Reco Lift Solutions B.v.

What Reco Lift Solutions B.v. does

Reco Lift Solutions B.V. is a privately held Dutch B.V. founded in 2006 and headquartered in Waddinxveen, Netherlands, operating as Europe's largest temporary passenger lift rental company with a fleet of more than 1,000 lifts deployed across at least nine European countries (Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, UK, France, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Norway, Sweden, Ireland). The company rents modular temporary lifts, platform lifts, stairlifts, pedestrian bridges and galleries to maintain step-free accessibility during permanent lift outages, renovations, and new construction in housing, healthcare, rail infrastructure, retail, hospitality, cultural and event settings; named customers include IKEA (France, Czech Republic), Decathlon (Switzerland), Erasmus MC Hospital, Cardiff University Hospital, Premier Inn London, Deutsche Bahn and the Louvre Paris.

The core technology is a self-developed modular lift shaft system configurable from 0.5m to 100m, supporting patented product lines such as the RECO Plug and Play Extended (up to 65m, 1,000 kg, traction drive) and the RECO 1.0 Laagbouw-lift, plus the GEDA P18S Multilift (rack-and-pinion, combined passenger and goods, 100m). The company bundles equipment with full-service delivery — engineering calculation, transport, assembly, and 24/7 breakdown support — and maintains compliance with EU Machinery Directive, EN 81-1/EN 12159 and NEN 81-20 standards through national certification bodies.

Revenue is generated primarily through project-duration rental of lifts and complementary accessibility equipment (subscription/recurring rentals), supplemented by professional services and ancillary hardware. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; multi-year contracts are available for housing corporations and maintenance programs. The company operates a direct enterprise sales motion with in-house advisors across multiple European markets, supported by local service partnerships with Schindler, Otis, ThyssenKrupp and Kone. It is structured as a family business within the broader RECO group (65+ years in equipment rental), with no disclosed external private equity or venture capital ownership.

Name

Reco Lift Solutions B.v.

Legal name

Reco Lift Solutions B.V.

Website

https://recolift.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Reco Lift Solutions B.V. rents Europe's largest fleet of 1,000+ temporary passenger and accessibility lifts to housing associations, healthcare facilities, rail operators, retailers, hotels and cultural venues across nine or more European countries, bundling equipment with full installation and 24/7 service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Rental Services

NAICS

Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing (532411)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Mobility & Accessibility Equipment (Ramps, Stair Lifts, Transfer Aids) (HSABAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stair Lifts, Platform Lifts & Residential Elevator Services (HSABAJAD), Stair Lifts & Residential Platform Lifts (HSAPANAC)

Keywords

• Temporary lift rental
• Passenger lift hire
• Accessibility equipment
• Modular lift shafts
• Construction mobility solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Waddinxveen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Temporary Lift Rental: Rental of temporary passenger lifts, platform lifts, and stair lifts for various durations. Revenue generated through rental fees based on project duration, lift type, and service requirements. The company owns and maintains a fleet of 1,000+ lifts deployed across Europe.
2. Complete Lift Services: Comprehensive service packages including engineering calculation, transport, assembly, and 24/7 breakdown service. Services are bundled with lift rentals or provided as standalone consulting for accessibility solutions.
3. Additional Mobility Equipment: Rental of complementary equipment including pedestrian bridges, walkways, galleries, stairs, scaffolding, lighting, fencing, and support materials. These are often bundled with lift rentals for complete accessibility solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Reco Lift Solutions rents temporary passenger lifts, platform lifts, stair lifts, and complementary mobility infrastructure (pedestrian bridges, walkways, galleries) to enterprise customers across Europe. The offering is delivered as a full-service package that combines lift rental with in-house engineering calculation, transport, assembly, and 24/7 breakdown service, enabled by proprietary modular lift shaft technology that supports heights from 0.5m to 100m.

Product overview

Reco Lift Solutions operates as Europe's largest temporary lift rental company, offering a comprehensive portfolio of mobility solutions centered around temporary passenger lifts and accessibility equipment. The core product lineup includes the Reco Plug and Play Extended (PPE) for high-rise applications up to 65m, the Reco 1.0 Laagbouw-lift for low to mid-rise buildings, and the GEDA P18S Multilift combining passenger and goods transport capabilities. These are complemented by accessory solutions including platform lifts, step lifts, stairlifts, pedestrian bridges, and temporary galleries. All products share a modular, rapidly deployable design philosophy with full-service capabilities spanning calculation, transport, assembly, and 24/7 breakdown service. The company primarily serves housing associations, healthcare facilities, retail, infrastructure, and event sectors across Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Reco Plug and Play Extended (PPE) temporary passenger lift Large temporary passenger lift with lift shaft height up to 65 meters, 1,000 kg (13 persons) capacity, up to 16 stops, traction drive for quiet operation, and a through-cabinet design allowing entry/exit from opposite sides. Built on 40-foot container standard components for transport and is intended for high-rise housing, healthcare, and commercial projects.
• Reco 1.0 Laagbouw-lift temporary passenger lift Weather-resistant temporary passenger lift for low-rise buildings featuring modular shaft construction, threshold-free (drempelvrije) entry, 1,000 kg / 12-person capacity, up to 22 stops, and rapid 48-hour deployment.
• GEDA P18S Multilift temporary passenger and goods lift Versatile temporary lift serving as both passenger lift and goods lift, with rack-and-pinion drive supporting up to 100m height, 1,000 kg / 12-person capacity, 30 m/min speed, and extra-wide doors for wheelchairs, scooters, and building materials.
• Temporary passenger lift rental (full-service) Full-service temporary passenger lift rental including modular lift installations, walkway bridges, and public-friendly scaffolding equipment, with engineered configuration for each project's height and capacity needs.
• Temporary stair lifts Temporary stairlift solutions that provide barrier-free accessibility for residents and visitors during renovations or permanent-lift malfunctions.
• External platform lifts Wheelchair platform lifts for outdoor threshold-free access, suitable for height differences up to 3 meters.
• Step lifts Vertical platform lifts for small height differences up to 3 meters, designed for quick barrier-free access where full temporary lifts are not needed.
• Pedestrian bridges and walkways Temporary pedestrian bridges, walkways, and traverses for maintaining accessible routes between buildings, stations, and streetscapes during construction or renovations.
• Temporary galleries (Tijdelijke Galerijen) Temporary external galleries connecting temporary lifts to buildings or between buildings, enabling barrier-free access during renovations in residential complexes.
• Lift services (engineering, transport, assembly, 24/7 breakdown) Complete lift service package covering engineering calculation, transport, on-site assembly, and 24/7 breakdown service for deployed temporary lifts across Europe.
• Additional mobility equipment rental Rental of complementary mobility equipment including pedestrian bridges, walkways, galleries, stairs, scaffolding, lighting, fencing, and support materials, often bundled with lift rentals to provide complete accessibility solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 810 rides per day average utilization during intensive rental periods
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered support and core.

• Blansjaar Crane CompanysupportImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner for crane operations during lift installation projects. Collaborated with Reco on the Zoetermeer project to connect 22 lift shaft units using crane equipment.
• OtissupportImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal service partner in Switzerland for 24/7 breakdown service for temporary lifts. Service contract enables rapid response for maintenance and repairs using standard lift technology.
• SchindlersupportImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMultiple service partnerships across Europe. Schindler provides first-line breakdown response and maintenance support for RECO lifts in Norway (Gardermoen hotel), Czech Republic (IKEA Brno), and Switzerland, utilizing their local service networks.
• Abbey LiftcaresupportImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUK-based local maintenance partner for English market. Provides quick response for minor fault resolution and periodic maintenance for RECO temporary lifts in the UK.
• LiftinstituutcoreTechnology or IntegrationDutch independent certification institute for lift safety inspections. Performs mandatory on-site inspections after lift installation to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• TÜV SÜDcoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman independent testing and certification organization. Performs safety inspections and certifications for temporary lifts in Germany and Czech Republic, ensuring compliance with European safety standards.
• STVI (Swiss)coreTechnology or IntegrationSwiss certification institute for lift inspections. Performs mandatory certifications for temporary lifts deployed in Switzerland, such as the Decathlon Chur project.
• Lift Inspect Ltd. (Ireland)coreTechnology or IntegrationIrish independent lift inspection company. Performs safety certifications for temporary lifts in Ireland, including Dublin Airport projects.
• Inspecta (Norway)coreTechnology or IntegrationNorwegian certification body for lift inspections. Performed acceptance inspection for RECO PP lift at Quality Airport Hotel Gardermoen.
• Kone ABsupportImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSwedish lift company for which RECO provided temporary passenger lift assistance during renovation of 2 lifts in pedestrian bridge in Sweden.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stannah Lifts Holdings: UK-headquartered family-owned lift specialist offering stairlifts, homelifts, platform lifts, and through-floor lifts for residential accessibility. Comparable to Reco in family-business heritage, accessibility focus, and serving housing/healthcare customers across the UK, though primarily selling rather than renting temporary solutions.
• Acorn Stairlifts: One of the world's largest stairlift suppliers, headquartered in the UK with operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Comparable to Reco in providing accessibility lift solutions for residential and aging-in-place markets; though focused on stairlift sales/installation rather than temporary passenger lift rental.
• Handicare Group (now Savaria): Accessibility and mobility solutions provider (formerly Handicare, now part of Savaria) offering stairlifts, platform lifts, patient handling, and vehicle accessibility across Europe. Overlaps with Reco on home mobility equipment (HSABAKAB), aging-in-place modifications, and similar residential/housing-corporation customer base in Northern Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Schindler Group: Global elevator and escalator manufacturer that is both a partner (providing local 24/7 maintenance across multiple European countries) and a potential competitor. Schindler serves the same enterprise customers (rail, retail, healthcare) as Reco with permanent lift installation, modernization, and service — overlapping where temporary and permanent lift needs intersect.
• Kone Oyj: Finnish elevator and escalator major that partnered with Reco on a temporary lift project in Sweden. Kone competes in the same accessibility and modernization space as Reco through permanent lift installation and service contracts with housing associations and infrastructure operators across Europe.
• Otis Worldwide Corporation: World's largest elevator company and a Reco service partner in Switzerland. Otis serves the same enterprise base across rail, hospitality, healthcare, and commercial real estate with permanent lift solutions, modernization, and maintenance — overlapping with Reco at the customer level and capable of vertically integrating into temporary lift rental.
• ThyssenKrupp Elevator: German elevator OEM involved in Dublin Airport's Pier C lift modernization that Reco supported with temporary lifts. ThyssenKrupp serves identical enterprise customers in rail, airports, and commercial real estate and has the scale and engineering capability to enter temporary lift rental as an adjacent offering.
• Boels Rental: One of Europe's largest equipment rental companies (including aerial work platforms, scaffolding, and site equipment) headquartered in the Netherlands. Operates in the same Dutch/European equipment rental market as Reco with overlapping construction and infrastructure customers, though not directly competing in temporary passenger lifts.

Regional players

• Mateco Group: Major European aerial work platform and forklift rental company with operations across Germany, Benelux, France, and beyond. Comparable to Reco as a Europe-wide equipment rental specialist serving construction and infrastructure customers, though focused on aerial platforms rather than vertical passenger lifts.

Emerging players

• Pincott Lifts: UK-based temporary and permanent lift installation specialist serving construction and property maintenance. Most directly comparable competitor to Reco in the niche temporary passenger lift rental space, focused on the UK market where Reco also has operations through Abbey Liftcare partnerships.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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