Cibes Lift Group

What Cibes Lift Group does

Cibes Lift Group, founded in 1947 in Gävle, Sweden, manufactures space-saving lifts built around proprietary screw-and-nut drive technology, serving three end-segments: private homes, commercial buildings (hotels, restaurants), and public spaces (hospitals, libraries, schools). Its modular product architecture is pre-engineered for fast installation (typically a few days) with minimal structural impact compared to conventional elevators, and the company operates three regional R&D centers in Sweden, the United States (Peoria), and China (Jiaxing), with production facilities across four locations on three continents.

The business runs a hybrid go-to-market of 20 direct sales subsidiaries and 270+ certified distributors across 70+ countries, supported by a portfolio of two global product brands (Cibes Lift, Kalea Lifts) and 15+ locally retained acquired brands. Revenue is generated primarily from new lift hardware sales, complemented by installation, maintenance, modernization, and renovation services tied to a growing installed base. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting the B2B project nature of installations. Disclosed FY2025 revenue was SEK 3,663 million (up from SEK 3,561 million in 2024), with regional mix of 48% Europe, 30% Americas, and 11% Asia Pacific & MENA.

Cibes is a privately held company owned by NALKA Invest AB through Cibes Holding AB and has executed a continuous acquisition-led expansion strategy since 2005, including eight US acquisitions since 2020. Most recently it acquired Swiss distributor Meier + Co AG and Swedish sheet-metal supplier Profilplåt i Järbo AB in July 2025, and is undergoing a CEO transition with Martin Lewerth taking the role on March 1, 2026, succeeding Per Lidström. The company holds ISO 14001 certification and has published a third-party verified Environmental Product Declaration for its Cibes C1 Pure lift.

Name

Cibes Lift Group

Legal name

Cibes Lift Group AB

Website

https://cibesliftgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Cibes Lift Group is a Swedish-founded (1947) manufacturer of space-saving lifts based on proprietary screw-and-nut drive technology, serving residential, commercial, and public-building customers globally through 20 direct sales offices and 270+ certified distributors in 70+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vertical Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing (333921)

akta.pro primary industry

Stair Lifts & Residential Platform Lifts (HSAPANAC)

Keywords

• Space-saving lifts
• Platform lifts
• Screw-driven lifts
• Lift modernization
• Accessibility elevators

Headquarters

HQ city

Gävle

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New lift product sales: Sale of space-saving lifts and conventional elevator solutions to private homes, commercial buildings, and public spaces. Revenue from product sales is the primary revenue stream.
2. After-sales services and maintenance: Sales, installation, and maintenance services provided through global network of subsidiaries and partners. After-market opportunities from large and growing installed base represent a key strategic growth area.
3. Lift modernization and renovation: Renovation or modernization of already installed elevators and lifts. Space-efficient lifts or conventional elevators of any type or age can be renovated with upgraded features or a new design.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cibes Lift Group is an innovative manufacturer of space-saving lifts designed for fast and easy installation, sold under brands such as Cibes Lift, Kalea, NTD, Ascenda, and local acquired labels. The company designs, produces, installs, services, and modernizes screw-driven platform, low-speed cabin, and through-the-floor lifts for private homes, commercial buildings, and public spaces via direct sales offices and a global distributor network.

Product overview

Cibes Lift Group is one of the world's most innovative manufacturers of space-saving lifts designed for fast and easy installation. The company offers a platform-plus-modules architecture built around its core screw-driven lift technology. The product portfolio includes two global product brands (Cibes Lift and Kalea Lifts) and numerous local company brands acquired globally (including NTD Lifts, Aesy Liften, Cibes Symmetry, Apex Lifts, Cibes Amslift, American Elevator of Atlanta, Heisplan, Aratal Attractive Mobility, Elevator Service Company, Upplands Hiss, Area Access, Morning Star Elevator, Home Lift, and Meier & Co). Key product models include the A5000 (bestselling model since 1992), Ascenda (award-winning through-the-floor lift), Cibes AIR (residential air lift), Infinity Lifts, EcoSilent, and various B-lift and A-lift variants. All lifts utilize screw-and-nut drive technology for safe, reliable operation. The company's unique modular lift concept enables installation in just a few days with minimal structural impact.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cibes Lift: Global product brand for space-saving lifts designed for quick and easy installation
• Kalea Lifts
• NTD Lifts
• Aesy Liften
• Cibes Symmetry
• Apex Lifts
• Cibes Amslift
• American Elevator of Atlanta
• Heisplan
• Aratal Attractive Mobility
• Elevator Service Company
• Upplands Hiss
• Meier & Co
• Area Access
• Morning Star Elevator
• Home Lift
• Country Home Elevator
• Gravital Lifts
• Ascenda

Products and services

• Cibes Lift brand Global flagship brand of space-saving lifts designed for quick and easy installation, serving public, commercial, and private environments through modular screw-driven products.
• Kalea Lifts brand Global brand offering stylish and functional lift solutions for residential and commercial spaces under the Kalea Lifts name.
• NTD Lifts brand Local product brand serving China and other Asian markets with space-efficient lift solutions.
• Ascenda through-the-floor lift Through-the-floor lift designed for two-story homes with fully-enclosed cabin, automatic shaft-cover safety mechanism, backup power, manual emergency descent, handrail control, and fold-down seat. Sold in Asia and the USA.
• A5000 lift model Flagship low-speed lift model with shaft walls, launched in 1992 and continuously developed since as the group's bestselling lift, featuring the screw-and-nut drive system for safe and reliable operation with a long lifespan.
• B-lift platform lift models Platform lift family with screw-driven construction and integrated safety bars, introduced in the 1970s and serving as the forerunner of today's platform lift offerings.
• Cibes AIR residential air lift Residential air lift product with a space-efficient design targeted at private homes, leveraging the group's modular lift architecture.
• Infinity Lifts Next-generation lift model launched by Cibes Lift Group for future-focused customers.
• Cibes EcoSilent lift line Low-noise space-saving lift line marketed as a "quiet revolution" in lift technology for noise-sensitive installations.
• Cibes C1 Pure lift with Environmental Product Declaration Lift model with a published, third-party verified Environmental Product Declaration providing verified lifecycle impact data for sustainability-focused buyers.
• Lift installation, maintenance, and after-sales services Sales, installation, and maintenance services for Cibes lifts delivered through direct subsidiaries and certified distributors worldwide, representing a key after-market revenue stream from the installed base.
• Lift modernization and renovation Modernization and renovation services for previously installed lifts of any type or age, including Cibes space-efficient lifts and conventional elevators, with upgraded features or new design.
• Meier + Co vertical platform lifts and stair lifts (Switzerland) Vertical platform lifts and stair lifts sold and serviced in Switzerland through Meier + Co AG (acquired July 2025), the leading supplier in the Swiss market.

Quantifiable outcome

• Space-efficient lifts reduce construction work compared to traditional elevators
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Meier + Co AG (Meico)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 July 2025Leading supplier of vertical platform lifts and stair lifts in Switzerland. Distributor for Cibes since 2007. Acquired in July 2025 to expand direct sales presence in Switzerland. Founded in 1952, employs approximately 30 people, based in Niedergösgen, Switzerland.
• Profilplåt i Järbo ABcoreOthers · 1 July 2025Long-standing key supplier specializing in sheet metal production for the lift industry. Founded in 2003, employs around 40 people. Acquired by Cibes in July 2025 to strengthen production structure and ensure access to key manufacturing capabilities.
• US Distribution PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 May 2020Network of US distributors acquired and integrated into Cibes Lift Group. Includes American Elevator of Atlanta, Area Access Inc, Home Lift LLC, Morning Star Elevator, Country Home Elevator, and Buffalo Elevator (New York/Pennsylvania expansion). Total of 8 US acquisitions to expand market presence.
• Global distributor networkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of 270+ certified distributors across all continents. Sell lifts in more than 70 countries. Distributors receive sales support, technical training, marketing materials, and access to online quotation systems. Cibes offers personal sales advice, continuous training, and technical support.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• KONE: Finland-headquartered global elevator major with extensive service network across Europe. Significant overlap with Cibes in Europe, particularly in commercial and public-building modernization projects where both compete for specifiers.
• Schindler Group: Swiss-headquartered global elevator and escalator company with a deep European service footprint. Overlaps with Cibes in commercial and public-segment installations, retrofit, and modernization contracts.
• Otis Worldwide: Largest global elevator and escalator manufacturer with broad commercial, residential, and service operations. Competes with Cibes in commercial and public-segment installations and increasingly in modular/small-elevator categories.

Direct peers

• Savaria Corporation: Canada-headquartered accessibility and elevator company (including the Handicare and Garaventa Lift brands). Competes with Cibes in stair lifts, platform lifts, and home elevators across North America and Europe.
• Bruno Independent Living Aids: US-based accessibility mobility products manufacturer offering stair lifts and vertical platform lifts. Direct competitor to Cibes in the North American residential and commercial accessibility segment.
• Wessex Lift Company: UK manufacturer and distributor of platform lifts, stair lifts, and home lifts serving public, commercial, and residential customers. Smaller direct peer sharing Cibes' installer-distributor channel model.
• Aritco Lift: Swedish competitor offering designer home lifts and platform lifts with a similar modular, compact form factor. Closest Nordic peer with overlapping residential, commercial, and accessibility end-markets.
• Stiltz Lifts: UK-headquartered manufacturer of through-the-floor home lifts that compete head-to-head with Cibes' Ascenda product. Focuses on the same residential accessibility customer, modular form factor, and quick-install sales channel.
• Stannah Lifts: UK family-owned stair lift, home lift, and platform lift manufacturer with a broad product range overlapping Cibes' residential and commercial accessibility offerings. Long-standing direct competitor in stair lifts and through-floor lifts.
• Acorn Stairlifts: UK-listed specialist in straight and curved stair lifts with global distribution through a direct sales force. Direct overlap with Cibes' residential accessibility product line, especially in Europe and North America.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries24 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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