What Viavac does

Viavac (legal name: VIAVAC Polska Sp. z o.o.) is a Polish manufacturer of vacuum lifting equipment for the construction industry, headquartered in Wolsztyn, Poland. The company designs and develops all devices in-house, with its core product portfolio split into two families: sandwich-panel lifters (CladBoy, CladBoy compact, CladBoy compact 4Flex, and RotaBoy) for handling roofing and wall panels up to 24 meters, and glass lifters (GBH, GBX, GBXL, GBL, compact Curved, GBXL Curved) for installation of flat and curved glass elements up to 1,800 kg. Underlying technology centers on battery-powered vacuum systems with safety-redundant dual vacuum circuits, hydraulic and motorized tilting mechanisms, and modular suction-cup configurations, all certified to European EN 13155 standard with CE marking.

Viavac serves construction contractors and glass installation companies across industrial, commercial, cold-storage, warehousing, and event-structure projects, with named reference customers including Henkel, Neptunus, Kim Nederland Apeldoorn, LekkaObudowa, and an Aspen USA glass project. The business operates three revenue streams: hardware sales, equipment rental (with a domestic Polish fleet across Wielkopolskie, Małopolskie, and Mazowieckie voivodeships offering same/next-day delivery), and service/maintenance including annual safety inspections and spare parts. Go-to-market combines direct sales in Poland with an international dealer network of approximately 40 countries across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, supported by a multi-language B2B portal and active content marketing across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and an email newsletter. Pricing is quote-based and project-dependent; the company also engages in custom engineering partnerships, such as the bespoke telescopic traverser developed for Neptunus to install 24-meter curved roof panels.

Name

Viavac

Legal name

VIAVAC Polska Spółka z Ograniczoną Odpowiedzialnością

Website

https://viavac.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Viavac is a Polish manufacturer of in-house developed vacuum lifting equipment for the construction industry, producing battery-powered lifters for sandwich panels and glass installation (up to 1,800 kg) distributed through direct sales, domestic rental, and a ~40-country dealer network serving construction and glass-installation contractors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Vacuum Lifting Equipment

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting & Hoisting Rental & Leasing (IMAHAJAN)

Keywords

• Vacuum lifting equipment
• Sandwich panel installation
• Glass lifting systems
• Construction material handling
• Vacuum lifter rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Wolsztyn

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of vacuum lifting equipment including CladBoy series for sandwich panels and GB series for glass. Products sold with full documentation, CE marking, and optional training. High inventory levels enable fast delivery.
2. Equipment Rental: Flexible rental model with daily/periodic rates. Equipment configured for specific project requirements. Includes transport logistics, safety checks, and technical support. Popular alternative to purchase for companies with intermittent needs.
3. Service and Maintenance: Annual safety inspections, repairs, maintenance, and spare parts. Service offered at workshop or on-site at customer location. Also services other brands. Replacement equipment provided during repairs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Viavac develops and manufactures in-house vacuum lifting equipment (podnośniki próżniowe) for the construction industry, primarily for installing sandwich panels on roofs and walls and for handling heavy glass elements. The portfolio spans the CladBoy family (sandwich panel lifters), the GB series and RotaBoy (glass and rotating roof-panel lifters), plus accessories such as CraneArm and Counter Balancer. The equipment is offered for outright sale, short-term rental, and annual service/maintenance, distributed via direct Polish sales and an international dealer network.

Product overview

Viavac is a manufacturer of vacuum lifting equipment for the construction industry. The product portfolio centers on two main categories: sandwich panel lifters (CladBoy, CladBoy compact, CladBoy compact 4Flex, RotaBoy) and glass lifters (GBH, GBX, GBXL, GBL, compact Curved, GBXL Curved). These are complemented by accessories including the Counter Balancer for overhead installations and the CraneArm for forklift attachment. The company designs and manufactures all devices in-house, with products available for both sale and rental, and distributes through an international network of dealers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CladBoy: Modular vacuum lifter for installing sandwich panels on roofs (up to 24m length) and walls (up to 14m), with interchangeable suction pads; available in CB4 and CB5 models.
• CladBoy Compact
• CladBoy Compact 4Flex
• RotaBoy
• VIAVAC GBH
• VIAVAC GBX
• VIAVAC GBXL
• VIAVAC GBL
• VIAVAC compact Curved
• VIAVAC GBXL Curved
• CraneArm
• VIAVAC Counter Balancer

Products and services

• CladBoy Modular vacuum lifter for installing roof and wall sandwich panels, handling panels from 3 to 24 meters in length; aimed at construction companies building industrial halls, warehouses, and commercial facilities.
• CladBoy Compact Compact vacuum lifter for installing wall sandwich panels up to 14 m, designed for easy transport in vehicle trunks; aimed at smaller construction crews.
• CladBoy Compact 4Flex Vacuum lifter for sandwich panels of multiple profiles, with adjustable trapezoidal suction pads for trapezoidal roof sheets and wall panels up to 10 meters.
• RotaBoy Vacuum lifter for rotating long roof panels 180 degrees using a hydraulic system controlled by remote control; for panels up to 18.5 m and capacities up to 350 kg.
• VIAVAC GBH Heavy-duty vacuum lifter for large glass elements up to 1,800 kg, with hydraulic 90-degree tilting and electric rotation; dual vacuum circuit for safety.
• VIAVAC GBX Versatile glass vacuum tool with a reconfigurable arm system for glass installation, handling elements up to 800 kg.
• VIAVAC GBXL Universal glass lifter with lifting capacity up to 1,000 kg, featuring a motorized tilting mechanism with radio remote control for millimeter-accurate placement.
• VIAVAC GBL Compact vacuum lifter for various glass sizes including facade elements and greenhouse panels up to 4,500 mm; capacity up to 500 kg with 360° rotation and 90° tilting.
• VIAVAC Compact Curved Compact vacuum lifter for flat and curved glass panels up to 300 kg, with adjustable arms for various radii up to 800 mm.
• VIAVAC GBXL Curved Vacuum lifter for curved glass up to 700 kg, suitable for minimum radius 800 mm, with 360° rotation and 90° tilting and ability to lift from convex and concave sides.
• VIAVAC Counter Balancer Counterweight tool enabling crane lifting operations inside buildings for installing windows under overhangs or glass on inner window-frame sides.
• VIAVAC CraneArm Telescopic arm accessory attachable to forklifts, enabling CladBoy Compact operations with forklift-mounted lifting; maximum pull 1,500 kg.
• Equipment Rental (sandwich panel and glass vacuum lifters) Short-term rental of Viavac vacuum lifters (sandwich panel and glass models) with same/next-day delivery across Poland, transport logistics, safety checks, and technical support; popular alternative for companies with intermittent project needs.
• Service, Maintenance and Spare Parts Annual safety inspections, repairs, maintenance, and spare parts for vacuum lifters, performed at Viavac's Wolsztyn workshop or on-site at the customer; includes replacement equipment during repairs and also covers other manufacturers' equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces assembly time significantly through faster lifting and precise positioning
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• JEKKOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJEKKO is a manufacturer of mini cranes, mini pickers, and other lifting equipment. As exclusive distributor in Poland, JEKKO offers sales, rental, and full service for JEKKO equipment. Viavac suction devices are commonly used in combination with JEKKO mini cranes for glass and construction material installation projects.
• NeptunusflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeptunus specializes in designing, renting, and constructing event tents. They required a special vacuum lifter for 24-meter curved roof panels. Viavac developed a custom telescopic traverser with adjustable suction cup distance and adjustable height clamp for curved panels. The custom-designed equipment includes WIFI remote control and dual vacuum circuits.
• Counter Balancer SystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationCounter Balancer accessory enables window installation under balconies or internal glass frames. The counterweight system allows crane lifting operations inside buildings. Compatible with various Viavac glass lifters including GBX models.
• CraneArm SystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationCraneArm is a telescopic arm accessory that attaches to forklifts, enabling CladBoy compact to work with forklift-mounted lifting. Maximum extension 1500kg capacity. Hot-dip galvanized with adjustable telescopic length. Can be easily transported in car trunk.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Liebherr: Global heavy equipment manufacturer with broad product portfolio including mobile cranes, crawler cranes, and material handling solutions that overlap with Viavac's crane-attached lifting applications. Liebherr operates at far larger scale across many construction equipment categories beyond vacuum lifters.

Direct peers

• Piab Group: Swedish vacuum technology company offering vacuum pumps, suction cups, gripping systems, and lifting solutions for industrial automation. Piab supplies core vacuum components and integrated lifters used in similar material-handling contexts to Viavac's vacuum lifting systems.
• Schmalz: German-based global leader in vacuum automation and ergonomic handling systems. Schmalz manufactures vacuum lifters, tube lifters, and crane systems for glass, sheet metal, and panel handling in construction and industrial applications, making it the most direct global competitor to Viavac.
• ANVER Corporation: US-based manufacturer of vacuum lifting equipment and material handling systems. ANVER produces vacuum tube lifters, vacuum lifter attachments for cranes and forklifts, and custom-engineered vacuum solutions for sheet, plate, and panel handling, directly comparable to Viavac's product categories.
• Wood's Powr-Grip Co. US-based manufacturer of vacuum lifting equipment, including manual and powered vacuum lifters for glass, metal, and stone. Wood's Powr-Grip is one of the established North American specialists in vacuum-based material handling with overlap to Viavac's glass and panel categories.
• AERO-LIFT Vakuumtechnik GmbH: German specialist manufacturer of vacuum lifting technology for the glass, facade, and metal construction industries. AERO-LIFT produces vacuum tube lifters and glass-handling devices that compete with Viavac's GB series glass lifters in European construction markets.

Regional players

• Hird Ltd: UK-based supplier and renter of vacuum lifters, mini cranes, and glazing robots for the glass installation and construction sectors. Hird competes with Viavac primarily in the UK and Ireland through sales and rental of comparable vacuum glass-lifting equipment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@catchshift2783
• Facebookfacebook.com/catchshiftpl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/viavac-vacuum-lifting-bv
• Instagraminstagram.com/catchshiftpl

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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