ilift - הייליפט

What ilift - הייליפט does

ilift (הייליפט) is an Israeli construction vertical-transportation provider founded in 2010 and headquartered at a 10-dunam logistics center in Petah Tikva. The company rents freight hoists (1.2–5 ton capacity), elevator tower structures (Common Tower) enabling multiple simultaneous elevators, and mast climbing work platforms to construction developers, entrepreneurs, and general contractors executing high-rise building projects ranging from five-story buildings to 70+ story towers. ilift operates as the self-described largest hoist supplier in Israel, with hundreds of hoists deployed across 1,000+ sites, supported by an owned truck fleet, an in-house engineering and assembly organization structured across three departments, and a 24/7 service center.

The company offers a full project-lifecycle service model: vertical-transportation planning, equipment rental and installation, ongoing operation and maintenance, and dismantling. Its technology stack centers on the proprietary Smart Hoist system (launched June 2025), which retrofits existing hoists with an optimization algorithm for trip allocation, AI-powered computer vision analyzing in-cabin CCTV, wind sensors, and a digital management interface for site managers. Equipment is sourced both from proprietary product lines (Blue Hoist, Multi-Story Hoist, Twin Hoist, Super Size Hoist, Mammoth, Materials Hoist) and through a partnership with Spanish manufacturer JASO for mast climbing work platforms.

ilift generates revenue primarily through project-based equipment rental contracts with multi-year durations, supplemented by engineering/planning services and ongoing maintenance. Pricing is custom-quoted per project and not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held and founder-owned by CEO Yaron Zultzvr, with no disclosed external investors; it operates exclusively in Israel and sells exclusively through direct enterprise field sales to construction firms, with Intel Kiryat Gat, Towers de Vinci, Park in the Park, and Byond Tower among its named reference customers.

Name

ilift - הייליפט

Legal name

הייליפט

Website

https://ilift.co.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ilift (הייליפט) is Israel's largest construction hoist rental provider, supplying freight hoists, elevator towers, and mast climbing platforms to developers and general contractors on high-rise projects nationwide, with full-service planning, installation, and 24/7 maintenance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Rental / Vertical Transportation Services

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing (333921)

SIC

Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Lifting & Hoisting Rental & Leasing (IMAHAJAN)

Keywords

• Construction hoists
• Vertical transportation
• Mast climbing platforms
• Construction equipment rental
• Smart elevator systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Petah Tikva

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental (השכרת ציוד): The company rents out construction hoists, elevator towers, and mast climbing work platforms to construction site operators. Services include planning, installation, ongoing operation, maintenance, and dismantling. The company holds a service and assembly license for elevators since 2012.
2. Planning and Engineering Services: The company provides vertical transportation planning services alongside project planners and managers, customizing solutions for each project's needs. This is integrated with the equipment rental offering.
3. Maintenance and Repair Services: Ongoing maintenance, fault handling, and repair services provided throughout the project duration. The company operates a 24/7 service center.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

iLift rents, installs, operates, and maintains construction hoists, multi-hoist elevator towers, and mast climbing work platforms for vertical transportation at construction sites across Israel. The company provides end-to-end project support including planning, engineering, equipment delivery, 24/7 operation, maintenance, and dismantling. It supplements its equipment fleet with a proprietary Smart Hoist management system that uses AI-driven optimization, wind sensing, and CCTV analytics to coordinate multi-hoist traffic and provide real-time reporting to project managers.

Product overview

iLift (הייליפט) operates as a construction vertical transportation solutions provider, offering a portfolio of hoist and lifting equipment for construction sites. The core product line consists of freight hoists — including The Blue Hoist, Multi-Story Hoist, Twin Hoist, Super Size Hoist, The Mammoth, and Materials Hoist — complemented by Common Tower (multi-hoist tower structures) and JASO Mast Climbing Work Platforms. A recent addition is the Smart Hoist System, a software add-on that overlays optimization and AI capabilities onto existing hoists. Services span the full project lifecycle: planning, equipment rental and installation, ongoing operation and maintenance (24/7), and disassembly.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Blue Hoist (המעלית הכחולה) External construction hoist suitable for buildings up to 15 floors, with load capacity of 1,200–2,000 kg, mast height up to 150 m, and travel speed of 36–63 m/min. Rented to construction site operators as part of iLift's vertical transportation service.
• Multi-Story Hoist (המעלית לרבי קומות) External hoist designed for mega-tower projects, with load capacity of 2,000–2,700 kg and wide side doors for loading/unloading construction materials.
• The Twin Hoist (המעלית הזוגית) Two cabins traveling on a single mast, each with load capacity of 1,200–2,700 kg and travel speed of 63 m/min. Allows deployment with one cabin and addition of the second as construction progresses.
• Super Size Hoist (מעלית סופר סייז) External hoist with load capacity up to 2,700 kg and travel speed of 92 m/min, primarily used for transporting aluminum units to the building facade.
• The Mammoth (הממותה) External hoist with two masts and load capacity up to 5,000 kg, travel speed of 40 m/min, designed for oversized cargo up to 8x4x4 m at sites with special requirements.
• Materials Hoist (מעלית חומרים) External hoist for materials only, with load capacity up to 2,300 kg, travel speed of 23 m/min, operated by remote control, suitable for transporting gypsum boards.
• Common Tower (מגדל מעליות) Temporary structure enabling two or more freight hoists to move simultaneously between floors on a construction site, allowing simultaneous work inside the building and on the facade.
• Mast Climbing Work Platforms - JASO (פיגומי תורן) Vertically moving work platforms supplied by Spanish manufacturer JASO, serving as a fast, convenient, and cost-effective alternative to traditional scaffolding for envelope work during construction.
• Smart Hoist System (מערכת מעלית חכמה) Intelligent hoist management system that optimizes elevator travel assignments using AI, provides real-time data and reports to project managers via tablet/computer/smartphone, and includes safety features such as wind sensors and AI-powered CCTV monitoring. Available as a standalone offering installable on existing iLift hoists or towers.
• Vertical Transportation Planning and Engineering Services Vertical transportation planning services provided alongside project planners and managers, customizing hoist and tower solutions for each project's specific needs. Integrated with iLift's equipment rental offering.
• 24/7 Maintenance and Repair Services Ongoing maintenance, fault handling, and repair services provided throughout the project duration, supported by a 24/7 service center and the company's elevator service and assembly license.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over a decade of operation with hundreds of projects and tens of thousands of transports without significant safety incidents
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• JASO (Spain)coreTechnology or Integrationilift supplies JASO mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs) to the Israeli market. JASO is a Spanish manufacturer known for strong and reliable mast climbing equipment. The JASO products are registered in the approved models registry for work in Israel. ilift holds a variety of JASO models and can match the right solution to each project in terms of platform width, load capacity, and mast height.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tractel: France-based global provider of construction hoists, suspended access platforms, and lifting solutions. Overlaps directly with ilift's vertical transportation rental offering for high-rise construction sites.
• Maber: Italian manufacturer of construction elevators and rack-and-pinion hoists serving the European construction market. Directly comparable product and customer profile to ilift's core offering.
• Alimak Group: Sweden-based global leader in construction hoists, mast climbing work platforms, and industrial elevators. Most direct competitor to ilift's core rental business, operating at significantly larger scale across multiple geographies.
• Scanclimber: Finland-headquartered manufacturer and rental provider of mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs) — directly comparable to ilift's JASO MCWP line. Competes on the same envelope-work use cases.
• Raxtar Systems: US-based manufacturer of construction elevators and material hoists for high-rise projects. Comparable product line to ilift's Blue, Multi-Story, and Mammoth hoists, though operating in a different geography.
• Böcker Maschinenwerke: Germany-based manufacturer of construction elevators, material hoists, and mast climbing platforms. Comparable to ilift's high-rise vertical transportation product range.
• Sassi: Italy-based manufacturer of rack-and-pinion construction hoists serving European and international construction markets. Direct comparable on core freight hoists for high-rise building sites.

Broad incumbents

• Otis Worldwide: Global elevator and escalator incumbent with a construction-elevator product line. Overlaps with ilift's vertical-transportation focus but as part of a much wider installed-elevator portfolio.
• Kone: Finnish elevator and escalator major with construction-site elevator offerings. Same broader category as ilift but serves permanent building elevators as the core business, not construction rentals.

Emerging players

• Galmon: Singapore-based provider of construction elevators and hoists serving the Asia-Pacific region. Similar product offering to ilift for high-rise construction, but at smaller scale and in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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