CERTEX Latvija SIA

What CERTEX Latvija SIA does

CERTEX Latvija SIA is a Riga-based B2B distributor and service provider specializing in lifting, lashing, and fall protection equipment, operating as the Latvian subsidiary of the Lifting Solutions Group owned by Swedish conglomerate Axel Johnson International. The company serves industrial customers across the Baltic States and participates in international projects coordinated through its parent group's network of more than 40 European locations. Established with over 50 years of group heritage in steel wire rope and lifting equipment, CERTEX Latvija combines local market presence with the financial backing, technical resources, and cross-border reach of a larger international group.

The company distributes a comprehensive product portfolio including steel wire ropes (under the ROPETEX brand), chain and textile slings, fall protection systems, overhead cranes and lifting beams, hoists and winches, magnets and vacuum lifting devices, and lashing and cargo-securing equipment. It also markets private-label brands such as POWERTEX for lifting/lashing/fall protection, the ASPIRE sustainable range, and the Blackline entertainment-rigging series, alongside premium third-party brands including Petzl, RUD, Holmatro, CROSBY, and TRACTEL. Beyond product sales, the company generates revenue from inspection, certification, maintenance, and NDT testing services, working-at-height training, mobile field service, and a newly added rental service (launched July 2026). Certifications compliance spans ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, CE marking, and Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

Commercially, CERTEX Latvija combines traditional field sales with a B2B e-commerce webshop (www.certex.lv, launched October 2020) restricted to registered partners who access individualized pricing, order history, and downloadable certificates. Domestic distribution is handled via DPD courier, DPD pickup points, and warehouse self-collection in Riga, with in-stock items delivered within 2–3 working days. The customer base spans at least twelve verticals — construction, steel, elevator manufacturing, ski resorts, defence, entertainment, transportation, mining, crane services, energy, ports, and pulp & paper — with documented technical capabilities including bespoke engineering calculations for projects such as the Stockholm Skyview elevator supply.

Name

CERTEX Latvija SIA

Legal name

SIA "CERTEX Latvija"

Website

https://certex.lv

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Riga-based B2B distributor and service provider of lifting, lashing, and fall protection equipment, serving industrial customers across the Baltic States as the Latvian subsidiary of Axel Johnson International's Lifting Solutions Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lifting Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills (314994), Textile Bag and Canvas Mills (314910)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL)

Keywords

• Lifting equipment supply
• Steel wire ropes
• Fall protection systems
• Lashing equipment
• Industrial material handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Riga

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Equipment and hardware sales: Primary revenue stream from the sale of lifting equipment, steel wire ropes, chain slings, textile slings, fall protection systems, cranes, hoists, winches, and related accessories. Products are sourced from premium international manufacturers and sold through the e-commerce platform and direct sales to registered B2B partners.
2. Service and inspection: Revenue generated from inspection, testing, repair, certification, and maintenance services for lifting equipment. The company offers mobile service, periodic inspections, and technical support as part of its service portfolio.
3. Training services: Revenue from training courses, particularly working-at-height training and equipment usage training provided to customers.
4. Rental services: The company recently added rental services to its offering (announced July 2026), providing a convenient and practical solution for customers seeking temporary access to lifting equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CERTEX Latvija distributes lifting, lashing, and fall protection equipment to B2B customers, including steel wire ropes, chain slings, textile slings, cranes, hoists, winches, and personal protective equipment sourced from premium international manufacturers and its own private label brands (Powertex, Ropetex). The company complements equipment distribution with inspection, testing, repair, certification, training, and rental services, supported by technical expertise (Lifting KnowHow) delivered through its online B2B partner store and direct account management across the Baltic and Nordic markets.

Product overview

CERTEX Latvija SIA is a lifting equipment and material handling solutions provider offering a comprehensive product portfolio centered around steel wire ropes, chain slings, textile slings, and fall protection systems, complemented by cranes, hoists, winches, and lashing equipment. The company operates both as a distributor of premium brands (Petzl, RUD, Holmatro, CROSBY, TRACTEL, and others) and through its private label brands including POWERTEX for lifting/lashing/fall protection products and ASPIRE Range for sustainable alternatives. A key differentiator is the Blackline Series—specialty matte black equipment designed for the entertainment industry—and specialized product ranges for industries including construction, steel, mining, elevators, ski resorts, defense, transportation, and entertainment. The portfolio is complemented by inspection services, training, magnetic rope testing, CAD drawings, rental solutions, and the Certmax+ certification service. Products are available through an e-commerce online store launched October 22, 2020.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Steel Wire Ropes Comprehensive range of steel wire ropes (ROPETEX brand and others) including general purpose, stay ropes, PVC coated, elevator ropes, ski resort ropes, crane ropes, stainless steel ropes, and high-performance ropes (brands S16, S33, S49, S65, Perform 35C) for industrial lifting applications.
• Chain Slings and Components Grade 8, 10, and 12 chain slings with configurable options, chain sling configurator tool, lifting eyes, shackles, turnbuckles, and lifting components for various lifting applications.
• Textile Slings Textile lifting slings including round slings and flat slings with various weight capacities and lengths, including the Lift-Tex® HMPE round slings range from 0.5t to MBL 8,000t.
• Wire Rope Slings Wire rope slings for lifting applications with various configurations and terminations.
• Blackline Series (Entertainment Rigging Equipment) Specialized matte black lifting equipment designed for the entertainment industry to be visually unobtrusive. Includes clamps, magnets, jacks, and other lifting accessories in black finish for theaters, opera houses, and event venues.
• ASPIRE Sustainable Range Sustainable product range offering more environmentally friendly alternatives for lifting and lashing without compromising safety or quality.
• Cranes and Lifting Beams Overhead cranes, light weight crane systems, jib cranes, gantry cranes, and lifting beams (traversas) for industrial lifting applications.
• Hoists and Winches Air chain hoists, electric hoists, electric winches, manual hoists, lever hoists, chain blocks, and hand winches for various lifting needs.
• Lifting Equipment and Accessories Clamps, magnets, vacuum lifting devices, lifting baskets, fork lifts, coil hooks, jacks, lifting bags (EMG), crane scales, and dynamometers.
• Lashing Products Weblashing straps, towing slings, lashing chains, and lashing equipment for cargo securing during transportation.
• Fall Protection Systems Full range of fall protection equipment (POWERTEX and premium brands) including safety harnesses, lanyards with absorbers, positioning lanyards, restraint lanyards, fall arresters, lifeline systems, anchor points, rescue devices, tripods, safety helmets, karabiners, and complete kits.
• Inspection, Testing and Certification Services Periodic inspection, testing, repair, certification, and maintenance of lifting equipment including magnetic rope testing (MRT), NDT inspection, and Certmax+ certification service. Mobile and on-site inspection service available.
• Training Services Working-at-height training, equipment usage training, and lifting safety courses delivered to customers, often tied to product purchases.
• Rental Solutions (Nomas risinājumi) Rental services for lifting equipment providing a convenient and practical solution for customers seeking temporary access to lifting gear.

Named customers1 record

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Axel Johnson International Lifting SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCERTEX Latvija is part of the Lifting Solutions Group under Axel Johnson International. This provides the company with international strength, coordinated cross-border project support, shared technical expertise across markets, and access to a network of over 40 locations across Europe. The parent company provides financial stability and long-term partnership assurance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Axel Johnson International: Diversified industrial group that owns CERTEX Latvija via Lifting Solutions Group; operates broadly across industrial distribution in Europe, providing group-level context for strategy and capital allocation.
• Würth: Global industrial B2B distributor of fastening, lifting, and MRO supplies with a direct-sales model and deep technical service; comparable as a broad-line industrial supplier to professional customers.
• MSC Industrial Direct: North American B2B distributor of metalworking and MRO supplies with strong e-commerce; comparable in distribution scale, customer model, and product breadth.
• Grainger: Large MRO industrial distributor operating a webshop-plus-field-sales model for B2B buyers; relevant comparable for CERTEX's e-commerce/distribution hybrid model.

Direct peers

• Certex (Lifting Solutions Group sister entities, e.g., Certex Finland / Certex Norway / Certex Sweden): Sister companies within Lifting Solutions Group operating the same lifting-equipment distribution and inspection model in other European countries; directly comparable in product mix, services, and GTM.

Emerging players

• Petzl: Manufacturer of fall-protection and rope-access equipment distributed by CERTEX; relevant as a brand peer where direct sales could disintermediate distributors.
• Tractel: Manufacturer of lifting, material handling, and fall-protection equipment that CERTEX distributes; product-category peer with similar verticals (construction, energy, entertainment).
• The Crosby Group: Manufacturer of rigging, lifting, and cargo-securing products that CERTEX distributes; comparable as a brand and product-category peer, with direct manufacturer-to-customer sales being a competitive dynamic.
• RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz: German manufacturer of lifting and lashing chains and components distributed by CERTEX; comparable as a premium-brand product peer with similar industrial customer base.

Regional players

• Kito Group: Manufacturer of hoists, cranes, and chain blocks with strong Asia-Pacific presence and growing European footprint; relevant as a product-line peer in hoists/winches, though geographic overlap with CERTEX is partial.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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