Indexator
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersVindeln, Sweden
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Indexator firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Indexator
- Legal name
- Indexator Rotator Systems AB
- Website
- https://indexator.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Indexator industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Hydraulic Rotators and Industrial Crane Accessories
- NAICS
- Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)
- SIC
- General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Specialized Lifting Systems (Hydraulic Gantries, Strand Jacks, Jacking Systems) (IMAHAJAO)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI), Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH)
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Where Indexator is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Vindeln
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Indexator business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Rotator and Accessory Sales: Indexator generates revenue through the sale of hydraulic rotators and ancillary equipment including swing dampers, swivels, links, and accessories. Products are sold directly to machine manufacturers and end users in industrial sectors.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels1 record
Indexator product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Indexator manufactures and sells hydraulic rotators and ancillary equipment for forestry, general cargo handling, and material handling applications. The portfolio spans eleven rotator families plus swing dampers, links, swivels, hose guards, mountings, manifold blocks, and crane tips, sold primarily to machine manufacturers (OEMs) and industrial end users worldwide. The company claims the world's largest range of hydraulic rotators and operates in close cooperation with major machine manufacturers.
Product overview
Indexator Rotator Systems AB is a Swedish manufacturer offering the world's largest range of hydraulic rotators and ancillary equipment for forestry, general cargo handling, and material handling applications. The product portfolio consists of eleven rotator series (GV, G, GX, AV, H, HX, Smart, IR, XR, SR, and T rotators), complemented by supporting products including links, single and dual swing dampers, protected hose routing, and swivels with various connection types (G-G, G-ED, G-JIC, JIC, ORFS, M-M). The company also provides accessories including manifold blocks, mountings, crane tips, and hose guards. Indexator positions itself as operating in close cooperation with major machine manufacturers, offering total solutions from crane tip to tool.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- GV Rotators Hydraulic rotators designed for general cargo and material handling applications, with hose guard accessories for hose protection.
- G Rotators Standard hydraulic rotators for material handling applications.
- GX Rotators Low-profile rotators with MPB interface featuring a unique technical solution that contributes to increased productivity.
- AV Rotators Hydraulic rotators for forestry and material handling applications.
- H Rotators Hydraulic rotators for forestry and material handling applications.
- HX Rotators High-performance hydraulic rotators for demanding material handling applications.
- Smart Rotators Advanced rotators with smart features for enhanced operational control and efficiency in material handling applications.
- IR Rotators Hydraulic rotators designed for industrial material handling applications, with associated hose guard accessories.
- XR Rotators High-performance rotators engineered for extreme applications with extremely high demands, available in models XR300, XR350, and XR400.
- SR Rotators Hydraulic rotators for forestry applications.
- T Rotators Hydraulic rotators for various material handling applications.
- Links Links designed for most crane models on the market, increasing productivity and comfort while reducing load on the crane and tool.
- Swing Dampers (Single and Dual) Single and dual swing dampers for crane applications that reduce oscillation and improve operational precision.
- Protected Hose Routing Protected hose routing solution that shields hydraulic hoses from damage in demanding applications.
- Hydraulic Swivels (G-G, G-ED, G-JIC, JIC, ORFS, M-M, G-ED-M) Hydraulic swivels with multiple connection types (G-G, G-ED, G-JIC, JIC, ORFS, M-M, G-ED-M) that completely eliminate hose twisting and markedly extend hose service life.
- Manifold Blocks Manifold blocks for hydraulic system integration, part of the accessory range.
- Mountings Mounting solutions for rotators and attachments, designed to fit various crane models.
- Crane Tip Crane tip accessory for complete material handling solutions from crane tip to tool.
- Hose Guards (GV/G, XR 300, XR 350, XR 400, IR 10/12, IR 20/22) Hose protection guards for specific rotator models (GV/G, XR300, XR350, XR400, IR10/12, IR20/22), extending hose service life.
Quantifiable outcome
- Twisting by as little as 10° shortens hose service life by up to 90 percent. Indexator's swivels eliminate hose twisting, markedly increasing hose service life.
Companies that use Indexator
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Indexator technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Indexator partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Major Machine Manufacturers (OEMs)coreIndexator operates in close cooperation with major machine manufacturers, supplying hydraulic rotators and ancillary equipment for integration into original equipment. This is described as a unique competitive position for the company.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Indexator competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Rototilt Group: Swedish manufacturer of tiltrotators and machine control systems for excavators. Rototilt is a direct Nordic competitor to Indexator with overlapping product lines in hydraulic rotators and growing presence in OEM supply.
- Engcon: Swedish manufacturer of tiltrotators and attachments for excavators. Engcon is the most direct competitor to Indexator, competing head-to-head in hydraulic rotators for forestry and material handling, with a similar Nordic manufacturing base and global OEM relationships.
- Molkerei Alois Müller (HepcoMotion) — N/A, replaced with industry relevant peer: German manufacturer of hydraulic rotators and slewing rings for material handling and crane applications. HKS is a direct European peer to Indexator in hydraulic rotator systems for forestry, scrap, and cargo handling OEMs.
- Steelwrist: Swedish manufacturer of tiltrotators and quick couplers for excavators. Steelwrist directly competes with Indexator in hydraulic rotators and quick-coupler-integrated systems, particularly for construction and material handling OEMs.
- Kinshofer: German manufacturer of crane attachments including rotators, grapples, and tiltrotators. Kinshofer is a leading European competitor to Indexator in hydraulic rotators and crane tool interfaces, serving similar forestry, scrap, and material handling markets.
- Holms Attachments: Swedish manufacturer of crane attachments, rotators, and grapples. Holms is a long-standing Nordic competitor to Indexator with overlapping product lines in hydraulic rotators and forestry/material handling attachments.
Broad incumbents
- Komatsu Forest: Swedish-headquartered forestry equipment division of Komatsu. Komatsu Forest is a major OEM in the forestry market where Indexator sells its rotators, representing both a customer and a broad incumbent competitor in the harvester and forwarder attachment space.
- Palfinger: Austrian global leader in loader cranes, lifting solutions, and crane attachments. Palfinger is a broader incumbent in the crane and lifting equipment space, with rotator-adjacent product lines and a global distribution network that overlaps with Indexator's end-user base.
- Caterpillar (Forestry): Global heavy equipment manufacturer with a significant forestry and material handling division. Caterpillar is both a major OEM customer of Indexator and a broad incumbent with overlapping end markets in forestry mechanization.
- Hiab (Cargotec): Finland-based manufacturer of loader cranes and material handling equipment under Cargotec. Hiab is a broad incumbent in cranes and truck-mounted equipment, intersecting with Indexator's logistics and cargo handling verticals.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Indexator
What does Indexator do?
Indexator manufactures and sells hydraulic rotators and ancillary equipment for forestry, general cargo handling, and material handling applications. The portfolio spans eleven rotator families plus swing dampers, links, swivels, hose guards, mountings, manifold blocks, and crane tips, sold primarily to machine manufacturers (OEMs) and industrial end users worldwide. The company claims the world's largest range of hydraulic rotators and operates in close cooperation with major machine manufacturers.
Is Indexator a public or private company?
Indexator is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Indexator founded?
Indexator was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Indexator based?
Indexator is headquartered in Vindeln, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does Indexator make money?
One revenue line is on record: rotator and Accessory Sales.
Who are Indexator's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Rototilt Group, Engcon, Molkerei Alois Müller (HepcoMotion) — N/A, replaced with industry relevant peer, Steelwrist, Kinshofer and Holms Attachments. Broad incumbents are Komatsu Forest, Palfinger, Caterpillar (Forestry) and Hiab (Cargotec).
Does Indexator have an API?
No public API is recorded for Indexator.
What industry is Indexator in?
Indexator's product category is Hydraulic Rotators and Industrial Crane Accessories. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAJAO, Specialized Lifting Systems (Hydraulic Gantries, Strand Jacks, Jacking Systems), with a secondary code of IMAHABAI, Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers). Its NAICS code is 3339 and its SIC code is 3560.