VAKUUMTECHNIK, s.r.o.

What VAKUUMTECHNIK, s.r.o. does

VAKUUMTECHNIK, s.r.o. is a Slovak private limited company headquartered in Hlohovec (Trnava Region) that designs, manufactures, and sells vacuum-based material handling equipment. Founded in 1992 and operating under its current legal form since 2009, the company specializes in systems that use vacuum as the sole medium for grasping and lifting loads, eliminating the need for separate electric hoists or pneumatic/hydraulic rollers. Its manufacturing footprint comprises a registered office at Sereďská 1124 and a production facility at Osloboditeľov 106 in the Hlohovec-Šulekovo industrial area.

The product portfolio centers on Vacuum Manipulators (VM series, 60 kg to 14,200 kg capacity), Vacuum Tube Lifters (VHZ Basic/Classic/Rail, 30–200 kg), Pneumatic and Electronic Balancers (PN ERGO up to 310 kg, BINAR Quick-Lift Arm up to 300 kg), Manual Light Overhead and Column Jib Cranes (up to 1,000 kg) using EEPOS profiles, Vacuum Rotary Stands for glass handling, Automatic Vacuum Reloading Lines, and atypical/custom manipulation systems (rack stackers, rotating gearboxes, robotized workplaces). Production is supported by an in-house Trumpf TruLaser 1030 fiber laser cutting line. ATEX-rated variants address hazardous environments.

The business model is direct sales to industrial end-users on a custom-quote basis; the firm does not operate a reseller network. Customers are concentrated in engineering/manufacturing (primary), with additional segments in glass, wood, construction, food, and automotive industries across Slovakia and Czech Republic, with stated expansion to neighboring EU markets. After-sale servicing, spare parts, and operator training provide an aftermarket revenue stream. The team totals 8 employees, including two executive officers (Mgr. František Ecler, Tomáš Czanik), a Technical Manager, a Production Master, and sales/purchasing, logistics, and finance functions.

Name

VAKUUMTECHNIK, s.r.o.

Legal name

VAKUUMTECHNIK, s.r.o.

Website

https://vakuumtechnik.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VAKUUMTECHNIK, s.r.o. is a Slovak industrial equipment manufacturer (founded 1992, 8 employees, based in Hlohovec) that designs and builds vacuum-based material handling systems — including vacuum manipulators, tube lifters, balancers, and light cranes — for engineering, glass, wood, construction, food, and automotive customers in Central Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Vacuum Systems & Components (Vacuum Pumps, Ejectors, Cups, Grippers) (IMAHAGAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vacuum Pumps & Systems (IMAHANAD)

Keywords

• Vacuum lifting equipment
• Industrial material handling
• Vacuum manipulators manufacturing
• Pneumatic balancers and cranes
• Turn-key handling solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Hlohovec – Šulekovo

HQ country

Slovakia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vacuum Manipulator Sales: Manufacturing and selling vacuum manipulators for horizontal manipulation of steel plates, aluminum blocks, glass, wood, sandwich panels, and coils. Capacities range from 60kg to 14,200kg. Includes standard VM series and custom atypical configurations.
2. Vacuum Tube Lifting Manipulators: VHZ series vacuum hose lifting devices sold in Basic, Classic, and Rail variants. Capacities up to 200kg. Applications include cardboard boxes, paper bags, barrels, wooden plates, steel sheets, and glass.
3. Pneumatic and Electronic Balancers: PN ERGO pneumatic balancers (up to 310kg) and Quick-Lift Arm electronic balancers from BINAR (up to 300kg). Includes column and overhead construction options.
4. Light Overhead Cranes and Jib Cranes: Manual light overhead cranes (JV-SK, JV-ZK series) and light jib cranes (OVS Classic, OVS Basic) with capacities up to 1000kg. Includes EEPOS profile systems.
5. Custom/Turn-key Solutions: Custom handling equipment solutions designed and manufactured to customer specifications. Includes atypical manipulation systems and automatic vacuum reloading lines.
6. Servicing and Spare Parts: Warranty and after-sale service, operator training, spare parts sales. Hotline available at +421 905 407 624.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VAKUUMTECHNIK, s.r.o. designs, manufactures, and sells vacuum-based material handling equipment, including vacuum manipulators (60–14,200 kg capacity), vacuum tube lifters (VHZ series), pneumatic and electronic balancers (PN ERGO, Quick-Lift Arm), light overhead cranes and jib cranes (JV-SK, JV-ZK, OVS series), vacuum rotary stands, automatic vacuum reloading lines, and custom atypical manipulation systems. The company delivers turn-key solutions covering consultation, design, in-house manufacturing, installation, and after-sale servicing with spare parts supply for industrial customers in metalworking, glass, wood, construction, food, and automotive sectors.

Product overview

VAKUUMTECHNIK, s.r.o. is a leading manufacturer of vacuum handling technologies in Slovakia and Czech Republic, operating since 1992. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of material handling equipment centered around vacuum-based lifting solutions. The core product line consists of Vacuum Manipulators (VM series) for handling steel plates, glass, wood, sandwich panels, and other materials with capacities ranging from 60 kg to 14,200 kg, complemented by Vacuum Tube Lifters (VHZ Basic, VHZ Classic, VHZ Rail) with capacities up to 200 kg. Supporting equipment includes Electronic Balancers (Quick-Lift Arm by BINAR) and Pneumatic Balancers (PN ERGO) for precision lifting up to 310 kg, Manual Light Overhead Cranes (JV-SK, JV-ZK) and Light Jib Cranes (OVS Classic, OVS Basic) with capacities up to 1000 kg, Vacuum Rotary Stands for glass handling, Automatic Vacuum Reloading Lines, Atypical Custom Manipulation Systems, and Suction Pads. The company provides turn-key solutions from design through manufacture, with their own development and manufacturing division enabling custom solutions for special customer requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vacuum Manipulators (VM Series) Vacuum-based material handling devices that lift and manipulate loads via suction cups, available in series configured for steel/aluminum sheets (horizontal manipulation), glass (tiltable 90°/180°, rotatable 360°), wood, sandwich panels, coils, and forklift mounting. Capacities range from 60 kg to 14,200 kg; sold to industrial customers for metalworking, glass, wood, construction, and automotive applications.
• Vacuum Tube Lifter VHZ Basic Vacuum hose lifting system without column structure, mounted on side wall or existing structure; features manual rotation, travel, and vacuum-based operation with capacities from 30 kg to 150 kg. Targets light industrial lifting of cardboard boxes, paper bags, barrels, wooden plates, steel sheets, and glass.
• Vacuum Tube Lifter VHZ Classic Vacuum hose lifting system with inherent column structure mounted on concrete floor; provides manual rotation, travel, and vacuum-based operation with capacities from 30 kg to 150 kg for light industrial material handling.
• Vacuum Tube Lifter VHZ Rail Vacuum hose lifting system with large-scale column structure and light manual cross bridge; designed for large area handling with modular components and capacities from 30 kg to 150 kg.
• Electronic Balancers – Quick-Lift Arm (BINAR) Intelligent electronic balance lifting devices from BINAR Quick-Lift Systems AB, including QLAi column (50–300 kg), QLAi OM overhead (50–200 kg), QLRi rail (50–300 kg), QLAT torque models for eccentric loads (125 kg), and QLAC clean/food-industry variants (75 kg). Sold to industrial customers with local installation and customization support.
• Pneumatic Balancer PN ERGO Pneumatic balance lifting devices in column and overhead construction versions with capacities from 80 kg to 310 kg; available with ATEX explosion protection option for hazardous industrial environments.
• Manual Light Overhead Crane JV-SK Manual overhead crane with inherent column structure, light manual travel and electric lift; aluminum construction with EEPOS profile system and capacities from 125 kg to 1,000 kg.
• Manual Light Overhead Crane JV-ZK Manual overhead crane without column structure, with light manual travel and electric lift; aluminum construction with EEPOS profile system and capacities from 150 kg to 1,000 kg.
• Light Column Jib Crane OVS Classic Light column jib crane with own column construction, lightweight aluminum boom, manual rotation and travel with electric lift; installed on concrete floor with chemical anchors and capacities from 150 kg to 1,000 kg.
• Light Jib Crane OVS Basic

Quantifiable outcome

• Vacuum manipulators with lifting capacity up to 15,000 kg
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Binar Quick-Lift Systems ABcoreTechnology or IntegrationBinar Quick-Lift Systems AB is the manufacturer of Quick-Lift Arm electronic balancers. VAKUUMTECHNIK resells and installs these products (QLAi, QLAT, QLAC, QLR series) with local support and customization. Products include column construction, overhead construction, rail systems, torque variants for eccentric loads, and food industry versions.
• TRUMPFcoreTechnology or IntegrationTRUMPF supplies the TruLaser 1030 fiber laser cutting machine used in VAKUUMTECHNIK's manufacturing operations. This 2000W laser cutting system (TruDisk 2001 solid-state laser) enables precision cutting of structural steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and brass for product fabrication.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• J. Schmalz GmbH: German global market leader in vacuum automation and material handling, offering vacuum manipulators, tube lifters, and grippers across industrial sectors. Direct competitor in identical product categories, with much larger scale and a global distributor network.
• Aero-Lift GmbH: German manufacturer of vacuum tube lifters and crane-based handling systems. Directly comparable product overlap in vacuum hose lifting manipulators and ergonomic material handling for industrial customers.
• TAWI AB: Swedish manufacturer of vacuum tube lifters and lifting equipment for industrial ergonomics. Closely comparable on the VHZ tube-lifter and Quick-Lift-style balancer categories that VAKUUMTECHNIK also addresses.
• Vacuworx International: Manufacturer of vacuum lifting systems for heavy industrial loads including steel plates, pipes, and concrete. Competes in heavy-capacity vacuum manipulator categories where VAKUUMTECHNIK's VM series extends up to 14,200 kg.
• Gorbel Inc. US manufacturer of jib cranes, bridge cranes, and ergonomic lifting solutions including vacuum lifters. Comparable on the light overhead crane, jib crane, and custom handling categories.
• Binar Quick-Lift Systems AB: Swedish manufacturer of intelligent electronic balance lifting devices (Quick-Lift Arm). VAKUUMTECHNIK is both a reseller/integrator and direct competitor in ergonomic balancer markets across Central Europe.
• Piab Group: Swedish-headquartered vacuum technology specialist with a broad portfolio of vacuum pumps, grippers, suction cups, and lifting equipment. Competes head-on with VAKUUMTECHNIK in industrial vacuum handling and ergonomic lifting solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Demag (Terex MHPS): Established German/EU crane and hoist manufacturer with a broad product portfolio that overlaps VAKUUMTECHNIK's light crane and balancer categories but at much larger scale and with broader market reach.
• Columbus McKinnon Corporation: US-listed broad industrial lifting and material handling company (CMCO) with hoists, cranes, and ergonomic handling products. Comparable on balancer and overhead crane categories VAKUUMTECHNIK addresses, but at much larger scale.
• Konecranes Plc: Finnish-listed global leader in cranes, hoists, and material handling equipment. A broad incumbent that overlaps with VAKUUMTECHNIK's light overhead and jib crane offerings as part of a much larger industrial portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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