HEMATEC Arbeitsbühnen GmbH

What HEMATEC Arbeitsbühnen GmbH does

HEMATEC Arbeitsbühnen GmbH is a German distributor, renter, and service provider of professional aerial work platforms (Arbeitsbühnen / Höhenzugangstechnik), headquartered in Dresden with branches in Lauchheim, Göttingen, and Berlin (Germany) and Vienna (Austria). The company markets and sells new equipment from multiple manufacturers — DINOlift (trailer-mounted), KLUBB and ISOLI (truck-mounted on chassis), TECO/SAFI (truck-mounted on transporters), RHINO (self-propelled boom lifts), and HELIX (vertical mast lifts) — plus used machines, with working heights spanning 8 m to 28 m across trailer, truck, crawler, self-propelled and vertical-mast categories. Through its affiliated manufacturing arm GEFAS (Firmengruppe, based in Rossla/Südharz), HEMATEC produces the proprietary HELIX family and custom work-platform transport vehicles (ABT-2/3/4 series), giving it limited vertical integration into both equipment design and vehicle fabrication.

Name

HEMATEC Arbeitsbühnen GmbH

Legal name

HEMATEC Arbeitsbühnen GmbH

Website

https://hematec-arbeitsbuehnen.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HEMATEC Arbeitsbühnen GmbH is a Dresden-based DACH distributor and renter of professional aerial work platforms, offering new and used equipment, IPAF-certified training, maintenance, and proprietary HELIX/GEFAS products for rental fleets, municipalities, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerial work platforms and height access equipment distribution

NAICS

Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMACAFAG

Aerial Work Platform & Access Equipment Vehicle Manufacturing (Boom/Scissor Lifts)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Off-Highway & Specialty Vehicle Manufacturing (Construction/Agriculture/Mining)

SECONDARYIMAHAJAN

Lifting & Hoisting Rental & Leasing

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Lifting, Hoisting & Crane Equipment

Keywords

• Aerial work platforms
• Height access equipment
• Trailer-mounted boom lifts
• Truck-mounted platforms
• Work platform rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Dresden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Equipment Sales: Sale of new aerial work platforms from manufacturers including DINOlift, KLUBB, HELIX, ISOLI, RHINO, TECO. Includes various configurations: trailer-mounted, truck-mounted, crawler, self-propelled boom lifts, and vertical mast lifts.
2. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of pre-owned work platforms, providing more affordable options for customers.
3. Rental Services: Rental of work platforms and transport vehicles for short-term or long-term use.
4. Maintenance and Repair: Certified maintenance and repair services for work platforms throughout Germany. Includes spare parts supply.
5. IPAF Training: Certified training center for IPAF work platform operator training (according to DGUV 308-008), offered on-site or customer premises.
6. GEFAS Vehicle Construction: Custom vehicle manufacturing for work platform transport, including 2, 3, and 4-axle vehicles. Also offers vehicle rental.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HEMATEC Arbeitsbühnen GmbH distributes, rents, and services professional aerial work platforms (Arbeitsbühnen) across Germany and Austria under brands including DINOlift, KLUBB, HELIX, ISOLI, TECO/SAFI, and RHINO. The offering covers trailer-mounted, truck-mounted, crawler-mounted, self-propelled boom lifts, and vertical mast lifts with working heights from 8m to 28m, complemented by IPAF-certified operator training, certified maintenance and repair, spare parts supply, and custom transport vehicle manufacturing via its GEFAS subsidiary.

Product overview

HEMATEC Arbeitsbühnen GmbH is a provider of aerial work platforms (Arbeitsbühnen) for sale and rental, operating from Dresden, Germany with locations in Germany and Austria. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio organized across multiple categories: trailer-mounted work platforms (Anhänger Arbeitsbühnen) including DINOlift DINO series models ranging from 12m to 26m working height; truck-mounted work platforms on complete chassis (LKW-Arbeitsbühnen auf Fahrgestell) featuring KLUBB/ISOLI models up to 23m; truck-mounted work platforms on transporter/van chassis (LKW-Arbeitsbühnen auf Transporter) with KLUBB KL and TECO/SAFI models up to 17m; crawler-track-mounted work platforms (Raupenarbeitsbühnen) with DINOlift DINO XTC series up to 22.1m; self-propelled boom lifts (RHINO Arbeitsbühnen) offering the highest reach at up to 28m; and HELIX vertical mast work platforms manufactured by affiliated company GEFAS with unique side reach from narrow track widths, including award-winning models. The product range extends to special machines including the Snow DINO for winter operations and articulated telescopic variants. Through its GEFAS subsidiary, HEMATEC also manufactures custom transport vehicles (ABT series) in 3 weight classes. The company provides complementary services including IPAF-certified training, maintenance and repair, spare parts supply, and vehicle rental. HEMATEC serves as a distributor for DINOlift, KLUBB, HELIX, ISOLI, TECO, and RHINO brands, and also sells pre-owned equipment across all categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trailer-mounted Work Platforms (Anhänger Arbeitsbühnen) DINOlift trailer-mounted telescopic and articulated boom lifts for sale and rental with working heights up to 26m and lateral reach up to 11.7m, targeted at rental companies, municipalities, construction, and industrial buyers.
• Truck-mounted Work Platforms on Chassis (LKW-Arbeitsbühnen auf Fahrgestell) KLUBB/ISOLI truck-mounted work platforms on complete chassis with working heights up to 23m and side reach up to 14m, intended for rental fleets, municipal fleets, and industrial applications.
• Truck-mounted Work Platforms on Transporter (LKW-Arbeitsbühnen auf Transporter) KLUBB KL, KLUBB PNT, ISOLI, and TECO/SAFI truck-mounted work platforms on van/transporter chassis with working heights up to 17m for municipal and commercial applications.
• Crawler Work Platforms (Raupenarbeitsbühnen) DINOlift DINO XTC series crawler-track-mounted work platforms for rough terrain with working heights up to 22.1m and side reach up to 11.2m, sold to rental and construction customers.
• RHINO Self-propelled Boom Lifts RHINO 220RXT and RHINO 280RXT/RXTE self-propelled boom lifts offering the highest working heights in HEMATEC's portfolio at up to 28m with 16m side reach.
• HELIX Vertical Mast Work Platforms HELIX vertical mast work platforms manufactured by GEFAS, including award-winning HELIX 1205, with compact design and unique side reach from narrow track widths. Working heights up to 15m.
• Special Machines (Spezialmaschinen) including Snow DINO Specialized work platforms including the Snow DINO winter platform with quick-change coupling for PistenBully/Prinoth piste vehicles and articulated telescopic models, for winter operations and specialized applications.
• Used Work Platforms (Gebrauchtgeräte) Pre-owned work platforms from DINO, KLUBB, TECO, RHINO, and ISOLI brands available for purchase across various model years and specifications, providing more affordable fleet options.
• GEFAS Custom Transport Vehicles (ABT series) Custom-built work platform and construction equipment transport vehicles by GEFAS in 32t, 26t, and 18t weight classes with payloads of approximately 18t, 14t, and 8.5t respectively, including hydraulic loading ramps, winches, tool boxes, and optional fuel systems.
• HELIX IMK 35500 Mobile Crane Compact self-propelled mobile crane based on HELIX 1205 technology with 10.5m hook height, 5.1m lateral reach, 500kg lifting capacity, battery-powered operation, and 98cm track width.
• HELIX MH 35120 Mobile Fall Protection System Mobile anchor point system for personnel safety at heights based on IMK 35500 technology, securing persons up to 120kg with 9.5m hook height, 4.1m reach, and 355° rotation.
• IPAF Operator Training Certified IPAF training center delivering instruction in safe operation of work platforms per DGUV 308-008, conducted at HEMATEC premises or at customer locations.
• Maintenance and Repair Services Certified specialist maintenance and repair services for work platforms delivered throughout Germany, with accompanying spare parts supply for all brands and models.
• Equipment and Vehicle Rental Rental of work platforms and GEFAS transport vehicles for short-term or long-term use, including 3-axle and 4-axle platform vehicles for daily, weekly, or monthly rental across Germany and Austria.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2222 DINOlift work platforms sold in Germany and Austria over 22 years (as of 2017)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DINOliftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of DINOlift trailer-mounted work platforms in Germany and Austria. Product range includes DINO T-series, DINO XT-series, and DINO XTC crawler platforms with working heights up to 26m.
• KLUBBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of KLUBB truck-mounted work platforms on chassis and transporters. Includes KLUBB PT, PNT, KL series with various configurations.
• HELIXcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of HELIX vertical mast lifts, including HELIX 1004XL, 1205, 1205 2.0, 1508, IMK 35500 (mobile crane), and MH 35120 (mobile fall protection).
• ISOLIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of ISOLI truck-mounted work platforms including PT 180 and PNT series on various chassis.
• RHINOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of RHINO self-propelled boom lifts including RHINO 220RXT and RHINO 280RXT/RXTE with working heights up to 28m.
• TECO / SAFIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of TECO (SAFI) truck-mounted work platforms including TECO 145 and TECO 170 for municipal applications.
• GEFAS GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGEFAS with seat in Rossla in Südharz is part of the company group. Manufactures custom work platform transport vehicles (ABT series) and related components. Also produces HELIX mast lifts and variants (IMK, MH).
• IPAFcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertified IPAF training center providing operator training for work platforms according to DGUV 308-008. Training available at company premises or customer site.
• Bundesverband der Baumaschinen-, Baugeräte- und Industriemaschinen-Firmen e.V. (BBI)minorOthersIndustry association membership representing construction equipment, construction machinery, and industrial equipment companies in Germany.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gardemann Arbeitsbühnen: German aerial work platform dealer and rental company offering sales, rental, and service across multiple brands — directly overlapping with HEMATEC's product portfolio and customer segments in the DACH market.
• Mateco: Germany's largest aerial work platform rental and sales specialist with extensive DACH footprint. Directly comparable as a multi-brand aerial platform distributor/rental operator serving the same customer base.
• BHV-Vertrieb: German distributor of aerial work platforms (including DINOlift) and complementary lifting equipment. Direct competitor sharing some of HEMATEC's manufacturer relationships and customer base.
• Wilhelm Schäfer GmbH: Long-established German aerial work platform specialist offering new/used equipment sales, rental, and service. Closely comparable as a regional distributor with similar GEFAS-style vertical integration ambitions.

Broad incumbents

• Boels Rental: Europe's largest equipment rental company with extensive aerial platform fleet. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating across multiple equipment categories with significant German market share.
• Manitou Group: French global manufacturer of material handling and aerial work platforms. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose aerial platform line competes with HEMATEC-distributed RHINO and HELIX products in DACH.
• Haulotte Group: French global manufacturer of aerial work platforms (boom lifts, scissor lifts, vertical masts). Comparable as a broad incumbent that competes with HEMATEC's distributed brands on the same end-customer contracts.
• Riwal: Pan-European aerial work platform rental specialist with significant DACH presence. Comparable as a much larger incumbent offering overlapping aerial platform rental and sales to the same end-customer segments.

Others

• DINOlift Oy: Finnish manufacturer of trailer-mounted aerial work platforms — HEMATEC's largest supplier. Highly relevant as both a key partner and a strategic upstream party whose distribution decisions directly affect HEMATEC's positioning.
• KLUBB Group: French manufacturer of truck-mounted aerial work platforms and a core HEMATEC distribution partner. Comparable as a strategic supplier whose relationship and product roadmap shape HEMATEC's truck-mounted offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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