Kran + Lift Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung

What Kran + Lift Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung does

Kran + Lift GmbH is a private German industrial services company founded in 1970 and headquartered in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. The company designs, manufactures, installs, inspects, repairs, and modernizes industrial crane systems (overhead, suspended, KBK modular, column slewing) and automotive lifting platforms, supported by an in-house steel construction fabrication facility (Class E welding certification) and a CAD-equipped technical office. Service offerings cover the full asset lifecycle — engineering, installation, annual mandatory UVV safety inspections, expert acceptance tests, emergency repair, modernization, spare parts, and crane operator training — positioning the firm as a single-source system provider for industrial customers in the Stuttgart region.

The business operates on a project-based and recurring-services revenue model: one-time equipment sales (cranes, lifting platforms, steel structures) and installation projects complemented by recurring UVV inspection contracts (BGV D6/D8), training/webinar fees, spare parts, and emergency service. Pricing is quote-based with no public rates; sales run through direct phone/email contact, a Microsoft Forms quote request, and a dedicated sales line, supplemented by a network of 13 manufacturer partnerships (Demag, KITO, Stahl CraneSystems, LIFTKET, HBC radiomatic, Cattron, INDEVA, and others) that broaden the product surface without vertical R&D investment. Customers are industrial manufacturers and automotive workshops in Baden-Württemberg (500+ accounts, 20,000+ inspections completed); no enterprise anchor customers or recurring SaaS revenue streams are disclosed. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 and DVS EN 1090-2 EXC3 certifications, is a certified Demag partner (2021), and operates an IHK-certified apprenticeship program (70+ trained since 2005) under three managing directors (Hans-Peter van Heiß, Oliver Neumann, René Schönsteiner) with approximately 50 employees.

Name

Kran + Lift Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung

Legal name

Kran + Lift GmbH

Website

https://kranundlift.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kran + Lift GmbH is a Stuttgart-based regional system service provider, founded 1970, that designs, installs, inspects, and repairs industrial crane systems and automotive lifting platforms for manufacturers and automotive workshops in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Crane and Lifting Equipment Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Crane & Hoist Installation, Inspection & Maintenance Services (IMAHAJAM), Hoists (Electric, Manual & Pneumatic) (IMAHAJAG), Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers) (IMACAFAD), Dumbwaiter & Material Lift Service & Maintenance (BPABAIAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial crane systems
• Overhead crane manufacturing
• Crane safety inspections
• Lifting platform technology
• Steel construction fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Crane System Products: Sale of industrial crane systems including hanging cranes, single-girder overhead cranes, double-girder overhead cranes, KBK crane systems, column slewing cranes, wall-mounted slewing cranes, and custom steel constructions.
2. Hebebühnentechnik (Lifting Platform Technology): Sale of car lifting platforms as long-standing sales partner of major platform manufacturers (Autop, Finkbeiner, Herkules Hebetechnik, J.A. Becker, Stenhøj). Also offers servicing for Maha, Nußbaum, Slift, and ZIPPO products.
3. Montage (Installation Services): Installation of planned, manufactured, and delivered systems by own assembly specialists. Also provides assembly services for modifications, relocations, and changes to existing systems. Includes detailed assembly planning, monitoring, and documentation.
4. Reparaturen (Repair Services): Repair services for crane systems and hoist units including spare parts supply (own warehouse + online access to Demag's central warehouse). Includes general overhauls per UVV BGV D8 for series hoist units. Repairs can be performed outside normal working hours when operationally required.
5. Umbauten (Modification/Modernization): Modification and modernization of existing crane systems — expanding/reducing work areas, changing load capacities, integrating additional functions, upgrading controls (e.g., cable to radio control), component replacement, relocating entire systems.
6. UVV-Prüfungen (Safety Inspections): Annual mandatory safety inspections per BGV D6 and BGV D8 regulations, including documentation, test stickers, and test reports. Scope can be extended to cover electro-technology, powered doors/gates, hand lifting devices, load-attachment equipment, ladders, and elevator attendant services.
7. Sachverständigen-Abnahmen (Expert Acceptance Inspections): Pre-inspection, construction, and acceptance tests per BGV D6, performed by BG Metall-authorized crane experts. Residual service life certifications and general overhauls for series hoist units. Includes test weight logistics and complete solution provision.
8. Sofort-Service (Emergency Service): Rapid emergency repair service for crane and lifting equipment failures, with available personnel reserves and modern tool equipment. Service direct line available 7:00–16:00, with on-call arrangements possible.
9. Ingenieur-Dienstleistungen (Engineering Services): Planning and construction of crane systems, conveyor technology, and steel/metal structures using modern statics programs, 2D/3D CAD, and CAD electrical planning. Complete EG Machinery Directive documentation, including testable structural calculations.
10. Webinare und Schulungen (Webinars and Training): Crane operator basic training (Kranführergrundausbildung) and annual mandatory instruction per law. Available as online webinar with digital exam + practical training/exam, or full in-person training at customer or company premises. Instructor with many years of experience in industrial crane systems.
11. Ersatzteile (Spare Parts): Spare parts supply for cranes and components via own well-stocked spare parts warehouse and online access to Demag Cranes & Components central warehouse. Also special custom-made spare parts. Parts can be quickly procured at favorable conditions through established business relationships with multiple manufacturers.
12. Zubehör (Accessories): Accessories for crane and conveyor technology including power supply systems, control cabinet construction, radio remote controls, travel controls, frequency converter controls, lashing equipment, hub and travel limit switches, drive units, rollers, brakes, lifting ropes, and lubricants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kran + Lift GmbH is a regional system service provider (Systemdienstleister) for crane and conveyor technology based in Stuttgart, selling and servicing industrial crane systems (Hängekrane, Einträger- and Zweiträgerlaufkrane, KBK crane systems, Säulenschwenkkrane), car lifting platforms (Hebebühnentechnik), and custom steel construction solutions. The company also delivers the full lifecycle of related services: engineering, installation, UVV safety inspections, BG-authorized expert acceptance tests, repairs, modernization, spare parts supply, and crane operator training — all from a single provider with in-house manufacturing and engineering.

Product overview

Kran + Lift GmbH is a regional system service provider for crane and conveyor technology based in Stuttgart, founded in 1970. The company operates a unified portfolio of industrial crane products complemented by a full-service offering. The product line centers on eight core crane and lifting equipment offerings: Hängekrane (suspended cranes) as single-girder and double-girder bridges, Einträgerlaufkrane (single-girder overhead cranes) and Zweiträgerlaufkrane (double-girder overhead cranes), KBK-Krananlagen (modular KBK crane systems), Säulenschwenkkrane (column/wall slewing cranes), Hebebühnentechnik (lifting platform technology), and Stahlbaulösungen (steel construction solutions). These are supplemented by a Zubehör (accessories) line covering power supplies, remote controls, drive units, and spare parts. The service layer comprises UVV-Prüfungen (safety inspections), Sofort-Service (emergency service), Reparaturen (repairs), Umbauten (modifications), Montage (installation), Ingenieur-Dienstleistungen (engineering/planning), Sachverständigen-Abnahmen (expert inspections), and Webinare und Schulungen (webinars and training). The company has its own steel construction manufacturing facility at its Stuttgart location and employs approximately 50 staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hängekrane (Suspended Cranes) Hanging crane systems that move loads over rectangular areas, available as single-girder and double-girder bridges with span widths from 3 m to 14 m and load capacities between 500 kg and 6,300 kg. They offer floor-free load transport without columns, compact design, and low construction heights. Target users are industrial manufacturing and warehouse operations.
• Einträgerlaufkrane (Single-Girder Overhead Cranes) Standard single-girder overhead cranes for lifting and transporting loads in warehouses and production facilities. For spans up to 15 m and capacities up to 5,000 kg, standard rolled steel profiles are used; above these values, box girder constructions handle up to 10,000 kg and spans of approximately 24 m.
• Zweiträgerlaufkrane (Double-Girder Overhead Cranes) Standard double-girder overhead cranes for heavier lifting tasks in warehouses and production facilities, featuring welded box girder bridge constructions. Span widths range from approximately 5 m to 30 m with load capacities from 3,200 kg up to 40,000 kg.
• KBK-Krananlagen (KBK Crane Systems) Crane systems built from serially manufactured system components for various applications including point-to-point connections, extended route conveyor systems, and single-girder or double-girder suspended crane setups. Load capacities range from 50 kg to 3,200 kg, with advantages including cost efficiency, simple installation, and reusability of components.
• Säulenschwenkkrane (Column Slewing Cranes) Slewing cranes for covering circular areas, available as column-mounted or wall-mounted variants. They feature a boom that rotates around a pivot point with a trolley running along the boom, operated manually or by electric motor. Equipped with underrunning chain hoists or electric wire rope hoists.
• Hebebühnentechnik (Lifting Platform Technology) Passenger car lifting platforms sold, installed, maintained, repaired, and relocated. Kran + Lift is a sales partner of Autop, Finkbeiner, Herkules Hebetechnik, J.A. Becker, and Stenhøj, and also services products from Maha, Nußbaum, Slift, and ZIPPO. Target users are automotive workshops and dealerships.
• Stahlbaulösungen (Steel Construction Solutions) In-house steel construction manufacturing at the Stuttgart location as a certified welding specialist with E-class qualification. Manufactures steel components per DIN 18800, cranes per DIN 15018, and crane tracks per DIN 4132. Also produces steel portals, auxiliary structures, shelves, control cabinet platforms, and transport carts.
• UVV-Prüfungen (Safety Inspections) Annual safety inspections of crane systems, lifting platforms, and conveyor equipment per BGV D6 and UVV regulations, including documentation, test stickers, and free repair quotes. Also covers inspection of electrical systems, powered windows/doors, manual hoists, spring balancers, load handling equipment, ladders, and step platforms. Required for industrial customers operating cranes and lifting devices.
• Sofort-Service (Emergency Service) Emergency repair service for crane systems, lifting platforms, and conveyor equipment with rapid response times, experienced service technicians, and modern tools. Includes preventive maintenance consulting and remote monitoring solutions. Available direct line 7:00–16:00 with on-call arrangements.
• Reparaturen (Repairs) Repair services for crane systems and lifting equipment covering wear parts (chains, ropes, brake pads, wheels, contacts, bearings) and damage from operator errors. Includes fatigue analysis, residual life assessments per UVV BGV D8, and general overhauls of serial hoists. Spare parts sourced from own warehouse plus online access to Demag's central warehouse.
• Umbauten (Modifications and Conversions) Conversion and modification services for existing crane systems including expanding or reducing work areas, changing load capacities, integrating additional functions, converting to radio remote controls, relocating entire systems, and upgrading drive units and controls.
• Montage (Installation) Installation services for planned and delivered crane systems using in-house specialists, as well as conversion, relocation, and modification work on existing systems. Includes detailed installation planning, monitoring, and documentation such as measurement protocols.
• Ingenieur-Dienstleistungen (Engineering Services) Planning and design of crane systems, conveyor equipment, and steel/metal constructions using modern statics software, CAD workstations (2D/3D), and CAD electrical planning. Creates complete documentation per EG Machinery Directive, including testable structural calculations.
• Sachverständigen-Abnahmen (Expert Inspections) Pre-use and post-conversion inspections by BG Metall-authorized crane experts for approval testing, including prior, construction, and acceptance inspections per BGV D6. Also includes residual life assessments for serial hoists per UVV BGV D8 and general overhauls. Includes test weight logistics and complete solution provision.
• Webinare und Schulungen (Webinars and Training) Compact crane operator basic training (Kranführergrundausbildung) and annual mandatory instruction per law. Available as online webinar with digital exam plus practical training/exam, or full in-person training at customer or company premises. Instructor with many years of experience in industrial crane systems. Bookings handled via Microsoft Bookings.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Demag Cranes & Components GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified partner of Demag Cranes & Components GmbH (2021 certification). Kran+Lift has online access to Demag's central spare parts warehouse for rapid parts procurement. The partnership enables supply and integration of Demag crane components and provides authorized service capabilities for Demag products.
• AUTOPSTENHOJ GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner for car lifting platforms (PKW-Hebebühnen). Kran+Lift sells, installs, maintains, and repairs AUTOPSTENHOJ lifting equipment in the Stuttgart region.
• J.A. Becker und Söhne GmbH & Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing sales and service partner for J.A. Becker lifting equipment. Kran+Lift sells, installs, maintains, and repairs J.A. Becker products in the Stuttgart region.
• Stahl CraneSystems GmbHmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNamed supplier and partner relationship for crane system components and solutions.
• KITO Europe GmbHmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNamed supplier and partner for KITO crane and lifting technology products.
• HILTI Deutschland AGmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNamed partner for HILTI construction and fastening technology products. Kran+Lift also holds a Hilti fastener training certification (Dübel-Befestigungstraining 2013).
• HBC radiomatic GmbHmajorTechnology or IntegrationNamed partner for HBC radiomatic radio remote control systems, which are integrated into crane and lifting equipment sold and serviced by Kran+Lift.
• Cattron Theimeg GmbHmajorTechnology or IntegrationNamed partner for Cattron Theimeg remote control and communication systems for industrial cranes and lifting equipment.
• Geisselmann GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNamed partner in the Kran+Lift supplier network.
• LIFTKET Hoffmann GmbHmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNamed partner for LIFTKET chain hoists and lifting equipment.
• mateco AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNamed partner in the Kran+Lift supplier network for lifting and handling equipment.
• VETTER Krantechnik GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNamed partner in the Kran+Lift supplier network for crane technology products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ABUS Kransysteme GmbH: German manufacturer of overhead travelling and suspended crane systems with installation, inspection, and modernization services. Directly comparable to Kran+Lift in product range (Hängekrane, Einträger-/Zweiträgerlaufkrane) and service depth in the DACH region.
• Autopstenhoj / AUTOPSTENHOJ GmbH: German car-lift and lifting platform manufacturer and a core sales partner of Kran+Lift. Directly comparable in the automotive workshop lifting platform distribution and service line.
• Vetter Krantechnik GmbH: Specialized German manufacturer of crane systems (including explosion-proof and process cranes) and named partner of Kran+Lift. Comparable product range with both new-build and service capabilities.
• Koller Werkzeug- und Sondermaschinenbau / J.A. Becker und Söhne: German lifting equipment manufacturer (workshop cranes, lifting platforms) and a long-standing Kran+Lift partner. Comparable on the integrated lifting platform product line and Stuttgart regional service.

Broad incumbents

• LIFTKET Hoffmann GmbH: European electric chain hoist manufacturer focused on industrial applications. Comparable on the hoist and lifting equipment product layer that Kran+Lift integrates into its crane systems and services.
• Stahl CraneSystems GmbH: German-based crane technology manufacturer (hoists, KBK modular systems, crane kits) and a named partner of Kran+Lift. Overlaps on product line and on service/installation capabilities for industrial customers.
• Demag Cranes & Components GmbH: Large established German crane and hoist manufacturer and Kran+Lift's primary supplier partner. Comparable because it operates across the same overhead crane, hoist, and service categories, but as a global OEM rather than a regional system service provider.
• KITO Europe GmbH: Manufacturer of electric chain hoists and crane components with a strong DACH presence and a named Kran+Lift partner. Comparable in the hoist and light-crane category where Kran+Lift builds systems and services installed units.

Regional players

• GIS AG (Giuliani Industrial Services / Gis Switzerland): Swiss narrow-aisle warehouse and crane/elevating systems specialist. Overlaps with Kran+Lift on overhead materials handling equipment but primarily serves the Swiss market rather than Germany.
• mateco AG: Major aerial work platform and material handling equipment rental company in Germany. Named Kran+Lift partner; comparable because it touches lifting equipment customers across Baden-Württemberg through a different (rental-heavy) model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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