Cytecma sa.

What Cytecma sa. does

Cytecma (Construcciones y Técnicas de Maquinaria, S.A.) is a Barcelona-based Spanish manufacturer of articulated and telescopic hydraulic cranes founded in June 1966 by engineer Cándido Martínez. The company designs, manufactures, and commercializes three core product lines: marine hydraulic cranes engineered for corrosive, humid, and saline environments (deployed on tugboats, research vessels, ports, and offshore platforms); land-based hydraulic cranes (truck-mounted and static units for forestry, construction, railway, military, and municipal applications); and special/custom hydraulic arms, which include the internationally patented CK 68/3B robotic arm-crane designed for the automatic location and deactivation of explosive devices by military and EOD forces. Capacity coverage spans 500 kg to over 100 tons/meter, with flagship marine models delivering up to 50 tons of lift capacity and 250,000 kg·m of power. Certifications include UNE EN ISO 9001 quality management, ATEX for explosive atmospheres, and UNE-EN 280 for aerial work platforms.

The business operates a custom engineering-driven model with a B2B direct-sales GTM. Revenue is generated from one-time hardware sales of complete crane units, aftermarket services (technical support, maintenance advice, spare parts, and training courses), refurbished second-hand crane sales, and a full accessories line (hydraulic stabilizing jacks, winches, rotators, buckets, clamps, personnel baskets, hose rollers, and security equipment). Pricing is quote-based, with no public price list, varying by model, capacity, reach, certification (ATEX, UNE-EN 280), and customization level; contracts are typically multi-year. Distribution is direct to enterprise, government, and defense end-users with no intermediary resellers, complemented by international trade fair participation (Europort Rotterdam, Navalia, Halieutis Agadir, Casablanca SIB) and PR in industry publications.

Cytecma is 100% Spanish-owned and family-controlled, with no institutional investors, parent company, or M&A activity disclosed. Despite a 58+ year operating history and global export presence, the company operates with only six employees. The geographic footprint covers Spain, broader Europe (Netherlands, France), North America (Mexico, Panama), North Africa (Morocco), and Atlantic deployments, with a long-term equipment-supply relationship with Boluda Corporación Marítima — the world's second-largest tugboat operator (210 vessels across 48 ports). The company holds one international patent (CK 68/3B) and is GDPR-compliant.

Name

Cytecma sa.

Legal name

Construcciones y Técnicas de Maquinaria, S.A.

Website

https://cytecma.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cytecma is a Spanish family-owned manufacturer founded in 1966 that designs and builds custom articulated and telescopic hydraulic cranes for marine, land, military, and industrial applications, serving enterprise, government, and defense buyers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hydraulic Cranes

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Cargo Handling & Lifting Equipment (Cranes, Derricks, Hoists) (IMAJAIAB)

Keywords

• Marine hydraulic cranes
• Land hydraulic cranes
• Truck-mounted cranes
• Industrial crane manufacturing
• ATEX certified cranes

Headquarters

HQ city

Lliçà de Vall

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic Crane Manufacturing and Sales: CYTECMA designs, manufactures, and sells hydraulic cranes (marine, land-based, and special/custom cranes). Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of complete crane units, with a wide range of capacities from 500 kg to over 100 tons/meter.
2. Aftermarket Services and Spare Parts: After-sales service including technical support, maintenance advice, and spare parts supply. Spare parts department maintains large stock for streamlined deliveries. Additional revenue from technical training courses.
3. Used/Second-hand Cranes: Sale of second-hand and bargain cranes (land and marinized), including refurbished units with new stainless steel tubes, marine paint, and static bases.
4. Crane Accessories and Attachments: Sale of accessories including hydraulic stabilizing jacks, crane baskets, hydraulic winches, hose rollers, rotators, buckets/bivalves, octopus/hydraulic clamps, pallet carrying and drills, and security equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cytecma designs, manufactures, and sells hydraulic cranes across marine and land-based applications. The product range spans from 500 kg to over 100 tons/meter of capacity and includes standard marine and land cranes as well as custom-engineered special hydraulic arms for military, defense, and bespoke industrial applications. The company also provides after-sales service, spare parts, and refurbished used equipment.

Product overview

Cytecma (Construcciones y Técnicas de Maquinaria, S.A.) is a Spanish manufacturer of hydraulic cranes founded in 1966, offering three core product lines: Marine Hydraulic Cranes for corrosive marine environments (including tugboats, research platforms, and ports), Land Hydraulic Cranes for truck-mounted and static applications (covering forestry, construction, railway, military, and municipal sectors), and Special Hydraulic Arms for custom-engineered defense and robotic applications. The product portfolio spans capacity ranges from 500 kg to over 100 tons/meter. The company also provides a comprehensive accessories line including hydraulic stabilizing jacks, winches, rotators, buckets, clamps, baskets for aerial work, and security equipment. Additionally, Cytecma offers used/refurbished equipment sales and after-sales support services including spare parts and technical training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marine Hydraulic Cranes New generation hydraulic cranes designed and built for marine works, resistant to highly corrosive, humid, and saline environments. Used on tugboats, marine research platforms, port operations, and offshore vessels. Models span small cranes up to 50-ton lifting capacity.
• Land Hydraulic Cranes Hydraulic cranes for mounting on trucks and industrial vehicles, plus static electro-hydraulic cranes installed on various bases. Covers forestry, construction, railway, military, and municipal applications.
• Special Hydraulic Arms Custom-engineered hydraulic crane projects built to client specifications, including the internationally patented CK 68/3B robotic arm-crane for automatic location and deactivation of explosive devices used by military, police, and special forces.
• After-Sales Service Technical support services including machine operation optimization, maintenance advice, regulatory compliance information, technical problem resolution, and technical training courses for customers.
• Spare Parts Service Spare parts supply with large stock for expedited deliveries, including expert advice on suitable replacement alternatives.
• Used/Second-hand Land Cranes Refurbished second-hand land cranes including Cytecma and other manufacturers' models (Effer, Amco Veba) for installation on trucks or pedestals.
• Marinized Bargain Cranes Refurbished marine-adapted cranes for ships, rescue boats, fishing vessels, and ports. Fully revised with new oils, seals, hoses, stainless steel tubes, and marine paint.

Quantifiable outcome

• CM2704/4S can move up to 50 tons with horizontal reach from 8m to nearly 20m
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Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Craft Global Management & CytecmaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCYTECMA exhibited at Europort Rotterdam 2015 in collaboration with Craft Global Management & Cytecma at a joint stand. This GTM partnership was formed for international trade fair presence.
• Barcelona Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCYTECMA collaborated with the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce to optimize its website and reach new markets at national and international levels.
• Boluda Corporación MarítimacoreOthersCYTECMA, through its special division of marine cranes, has collaborated in equipping part of Boluda's tugboat fleet (210 vessels) with marine cranes and custom special cranes. Boluda operates in 23 European ports, 17 American ports, and 8 African ports. This is a long-term customer relationship where CYTECMA equips ongoing vessel operations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fassi Gru: Italian specialist manufacturer of articulated hydraulic loader cranes for trucks. Closest European peer to Cytecma in product category, customer base (industrial/construction truck-mounted cranes), and customization-driven business model.
• F.lli Ferrari: Italian specialist in hydraulic truck-mounted cranes with a similar mid-sized European specialty-manufacturer profile to Cytecma. Overlaps in customer segments (construction, municipal, industrial vehicles) and articulated crane technology.
• HMF: Danish manufacturer of loader cranes, truck-mounted hydraulic cranes, and special-purpose lifting equipment. Direct European peer in articulated hydraulic cranes for trucks and industrial vehicles.
• AMCO Veba: Italian manufacturer of hydraulic loader cranes and tipper systems. Directly comparable product line to Cytecma; AMCO Veba-branded units are also part of Cytecma's used-crane resale inventory.
• Palfinger: Global market leader in hydraulic loader cranes, marine cranes, and tail lifts. Direct competitor to Cytecma across the same core product category (articulated hydraulic cranes for trucks, marine vessels, and rail) with comparable ATEX and customization capabilities but at vastly larger scale.
• Hiab: Leading manufacturer of truck-mounted loader cranes, demountables, and forestry cranes. Direct competitor to Cytecma in the truck-mounted hydraulic crane segment and now owner of Effer, another articulated crane peer.
• Effer: Italian manufacturer of heavy-duty articulated hydraulic cranes (now part of Hiab/Cargotec). Directly comparable to Cytecma's land-based articulated crane range; Effer-branded cranes also appear in Cytecma's used-crane refurbishment catalog.

Broad incumbents

• Manitowoc: Large diversified crane manufacturer (crawler, tower, mobile, and port cranes via brands including Potain and Grove). Adjacent competitor to Cytecma in marine and industrial lifting, with much broader portfolio and global dealer/service network.
• Tadano: Major global crane manufacturer (all-terrain, rough-terrain, crawler, truck loader, and telehandler cranes). Competes with Cytecma in the truck-mounted loader crane segment as part of a much wider industrial crane portfolio.
• Liebherr: Major global manufacturer of cranes across construction, maritime, and offshore segments, including shipyard and port gantry/harbor cranes. Overlaps with Cytecma in marine and heavy-lifting applications but operates at vastly larger scale and with a much broader product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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