Sodileve

What Sodileve does

Sodileve is a France-based B2B specialist in industrial lifting and handling equipment, operating since May 2013 as a subsidiary of the diversified Groupe SM3I from its headquarters in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou. The company designs, sells, installs, modernizes, and maintains a comprehensive portfolio of lifting solutions including overhead cranes (ponts roulants) in single-beam and double-beam configurations, gantry cranes (portiques), wall-mounted and column-mounted jib cranes (potences), and a full range of hoists (palans) — electric chain, wire rope, synthetic cable with Dyneema, strap, pneumatic ATEX-certified, and manual — along with lifting accessories (spreader beams, vacuum lifting tubes, radio remote controls), elevating tables, and loading docks. A central technical asset is the EUROSYSTEM hollow profile technology, available in both steel (up to 2,000 kg) and aluminum (up to 3,200 kg) variants, used for both standard and food-industry configurations.

The business operates on a project-based, custom-manufacturing model with quote-driven pricing. Sodileve's go-to-market is an enterprise field sales approach in which expert technicians conduct free on-site visits within a 200+ km service radius around Poitiers to diagnose customer needs, perform technical studies, and deliver tailored solutions. All equipment is manufactured to order and assembled in-house with CE marking, declaration of conformity, technical notice, and maintenance log. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales, professional installation services, recurring maintenance contracts with 24-48 hour emergency response (covering all lifting equipment brands, not just Sodileve-supplied equipment), spare parts, and retrofit/modernization services. The customer base spans automotive, agri-food, chemicals/pharmaceuticals, construction, logistics, and general manufacturing — primarily French PME/PMI and mid-market industrial companies — within the Grand Ouest region of France covering 32 departments. Sodileve is an authorized ISO 9001-certified distributor for premium OEM brands including Verlinde, JD Neuhaus, and INDEVA, and partners with Conductix Wampfler, Axitec, Tele Radio, and Eurolift to deliver integrated solutions.

Name

Sodileve

Legal name

Sodileve

Website

https://sodileve.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sodileve is a French B2B specialist that designs, sells, installs, modernizes, and maintains industrial lifting and handling equipment — overhead cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes, hoists, and accessories — primarily serving PME, PMI, and mid-market industrial companies in western France (Grand Ouest, 32 departments).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lifting Equipment

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Overhead (Bridge) Cranes (IMAHAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gantry & Portal Cranes (IMAHAJAD), Crane & Hoist Components (Wire Rope, Chain, Drums, Sheaves, Motors, Controls) (IMAHAJAK), Crane & Hoist Safety & Monitoring Systems (Limiters, Anti-collision, Load Monitoring) (IMAHAJAL)

Keywords

• Industrial lifting equipment
• Overhead crane systems
• Gantry crane solutions
• Hoist and lifting accessories
• Lifting equipment maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Chasseneuil-du-poitou

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lifting Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial lifting equipment including overhead cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes, hoists (electric, pneumatic, manual), and lifting accessories. Equipment ranges from standard models to fully customized solutions.
2. Installation Services: Full installation services including site preparation, equipment mounting, testing, and commissioning. Includes delivery organization with mobile cranes and elevated platforms as needed.
3. Maintenance Contracts: Preventive and curative maintenance services for all lifting equipment brands. Includes scheduled inspections, digital diagnostics, PDF reporting, and ongoing technical support through customized maintenance contracts.
4. Spare Parts: Supply of replacement parts and components for lifting equipment maintenance and repair. Network of suppliers enables rapid sourcing of necessary spare parts.
5. Retrofit and Modernization: Retrofit, repair, and modernization services for existing lifting equipment including replacement of defective parts, obsolete system upgrades (e.g., bi-speed to variable speed converters), and electrical cabinet replacement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sodileve designs, sells, installs, modernizes, and maintains industrial lifting and handling equipment. The portfolio covers overhead cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes, electric, pneumatic, and manual hoists, lifting accessories, elevating tables, loading docks, and dynamic floor lighting. The company complements equipment sales with custom manufacturing, on-site installation, and brand-agnostic preventive/corrective maintenance services for industrial clients across western France.

Product overview

Sodileve offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial lifting and handling equipment organized into four main product categories: overhead cranes (pont roulants) including single-beam and double-beam variants in steel and aluminum hollow profiles under the EUROSYSTEM brand; gantry cranes (portiques) available in fixed and mobile configurations; jib cranes (potences) in articulated, wall-mounted, column-mounted, and aluminum versions; and hoists (palans) encompassing electric chain, wire rope, synthetic cable, strap, pneumatic, and manual models. The company also provides lifting accessories including spreader beams, vacuum lifting tubes, and radio remote controls, as well as elevating tables and loading docks. A complementary range of services includes preventive and curative maintenance with 24-48h emergency response, technical audits, custom manufacturing, and equipment modernization/retrofit. Sodileve operates as a distributor of partner brands including Verlinde, JD Neuhaus, and InDeva while providing installation and comprehensive lifecycle maintenance across all brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Single-beam steel overhead crane (Pont roulant monopoutre acier) Overhead crane with single beam design available in suspended or floor-mounted configurations, made of steel profiles (IPN, IPE, HEA, HEB or box section) for lifting unlimited loads with appropriate hoists. Intended for industrial facilities needing standard overhead material handling.
• Double-beam steel overhead crane (Pont roulant bipoutre acier) Robust double-beam overhead crane for intensive industrial applications, offering higher lifting height, stability, and greater load capacity and span. Designed for heavy-duty manufacturing environments.
• EUROSYSTEM double-beam hollow-section steel overhead crane Double-beam overhead crane featuring EUROSYSTEM hollow-section steel profiles for lightweight yet robust construction with load capacity up to 2,000 kg. Combines closed profile rigidity with reduced overall weight.
• EUROSYSTEM double-beam hollow-section aluminum overhead crane Double-beam overhead crane with extruded aluminum hollow-section profiles offering ergonomic handling, high precision, and corrosion resistance with capacity up to 3,200 kg. Suitable for clean and corrosive environments.
• EUROSYSTEM single-beam hollow-section steel overhead crane Single-beam overhead crane with EUROSYSTEM hollow-section steel profiles enabling closed-circuit systems, straight and curved rails, with capacity up to 2,000 kg. Allows flexible track layouts including curves.
• EUROSYSTEM single-beam hollow-section aluminum overhead crane Single-beam overhead crane with extruded aluminum hollow-section profiles offering lightness, precision, and maneuverability with 4 dimensions and 2 food-industry variants. Designed for ergonomic operation and corrosion resistance.
• Fixed gantry crane (Portique de levage fixe) Fixed gantry crane with welded steel structure for robust and stable lifting and load handling, available in hollow-section or I-beam profiles with capacity from 250 to 6,000 kg. Used where overhead building structure is unavailable.
• Mobile gantry crane (Portique de levage mobile) Mobile gantry crane with four swivel wheels on ball-bearing axles for high mobility and stability, available in I-profile, aluminum, and hollow-section EuroSystem variants with capacity from 250 to 5,000 kg. Provides repositionable lifting in workshops.
• Articulated jib crane (Potence articulée) Articulated jib crane with jointed arm enabling complex movements and obstacle avoidance, available in column-mounted, ceiling-mounted, and wall-mounted versions with capacity from 50 to 1,000 kg and reach from 2 to 5 meters. Designed for individual workstations.
• Aluminum jib crane (Potence de levage aluminium) Aluminum jib crane designed for humid environments such as wastewater treatment or coastal areas, featuring lightweight structure, 360-degree rotation, and capacity from 300 to 500 kg with up to 2 meter reach. Corrosion-resistant construction.
• Wall-mounted jib crane (Potence murale) Wall-mounted jib crane for individual workstation use, available in triangulated and inverted designs with I-profile or hollow-section options, with capacity up to 4,000 kg and reach from 2 to 8 meters. Saves floor space by fixing to building structure.
• Column-mounted jib crane (Potence sur fût / sur colonne) Column-mounted jib crane with floor-anchored vertical column for independent operation, featuring partial or full revolution configurations with capacity from 125 kg to 10,000 kg and reach up to 12 meters. Used for workstation or production-line lifting.
• Electric chain hoist (Palan à chaîne électrique) Compact and performant electric chain hoist for occasional maintenance operations, with configurable lifting height and capacity from 250 kg to several tons. Used for general industrial maintenance lifting.
• Electric wire rope hoist (Palan à câble électrique) Electric wire rope hoist designed for intensive industrial applications with capacity from 2,000 to 20,000 kg and lifting height up to 13 meters, available in ATEX explosion-proof versions. Heavy-duty industrial lifting.
• Synthetic cable hoist (Palan à câble synthétique) EUROBLOC VF synthetic cable hoist featuring Dyneema rope technology, 85% lighter than steel cable, no lubrication required, with capacity from 2,000 to 20,000 kg and lifting height up to 13 meters. Reduces maintenance time by approximately 30%.
• Electric strap hoist (Palan à sangle électrique) Electric strap hoist for clean-room environments meeting strict hygiene standards in food and chemical industries, with capacity up to 5,000 kg and lifting height up to 9 meters. Used where contamination control is critical.
• Pneumatic ATEX hoist (Palan pneumatique ATEX) Pneumatic hoist powered by compressed-air motor for demanding industrial environments, ATEX-certified for explosive atmospheres with anti-spark and explosion-proof protection and lifting capacity from 250 kg to several tons. Targets chemical, petrochemical, and hazardous-area operations.
• Manual chain hoist (Palan manuel à chaîne) Manual chain hoist for simple lifting operations, available in high-resistance steel with easy maintenance. Used where powered lifting is not required or as a backup solution.
• Lifting spreader beam (Palonnier de levage) Lifting spreader beam for multi-point load lifting applications, used as a hoisting accessory to balance and stabilize loads with multiple anchor points.
• Vacuum lifting tube (Tube de levage par le vide) Vacuum lifting tube for ergonomic handling of various loads including bags and containers, designed to eliminate manual lifting of paint pots, sacks, and similar items in industrial settings.
• Radio remote control for overhead crane (Radiocommande pont roulant) Radio remote control system (Tele Radio Panther) for wireless operation of overhead cranes and hoists, providing safe operator distance from suspended loads.
• Scissor elevating table (Table élévatrice) Scissor lift table with hydraulic or pneumatic mechanism for raising and lowering heavy objects, used for loading/unloading and level changes in warehouses and manufacturing. Capacity and dimensions configured per project.
• Loading dock leveler (Quai de chargement) Loading dock leveler connecting mobile transport units to fixed dock structures for efficient goods handling. Used at warehouse and logistics facility loading bays.
• Dynamic LED floor safety lighting (Signalisation lumineuse au sol) Dynamic LED floor lighting system for industrial safety marking, improving visibility and accident prevention in work areas. Used as an industrial safety accessory.
• Lifting equipment maintenance services (Services de maintenance) Comprehensive maintenance services including preventive maintenance scheduling and follow-up, curative maintenance, repair and breakdown intervention with 24-48 hour emergency response, and modernization/retrofit of existing equipment. Services cover all lifting equipment brands.
• Technical audit and consulting (Audit et conseils) Technical audit services with proprietary smartphone/tablet diagnostic application performing complete inspection of lifting equipment parks. Generates PDF reports classified by security priority and equipment longevity to support maintenance planning and regulatory compliance.
• Custom lifting solutions (Levage sur-mesure) Custom lifting solutions designed and manufactured to specification in the company's workshops, covering overhead cranes, gantries, jib cranes, elevating tables, and hoists. Each unit is delivered with CE marking, declaration of conformity, technical notice, and maintenance log.
• Spare parts supply (Pièces détachées) Spare parts supply for all lifting equipment brands through Sodileve's supplier network, enabling rapid sourcing of replacement parts for maintenance and repair operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hours of work saved per week through potence articulée installation on production lines
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• VerlindecoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium brand partner for electric hoists (cable, chain, strap), overhead cranes, and gantry systems. Sodileve is an authorized distributor providing Verlinde products with full warranty and maintenance support.
• JD NeuhauscoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium partner for pneumatic hoists including ATEX-certified models for explosive atmospheres. Authorized distributor for JD Neuhaus products in western France.
• INDEVAcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified distributor for INDEVA ergonomic lifting equipment as part of ISO 9001 certified partnership. Provides advanced ergonomic handling solutions.
• Groupe SM3IflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company holding Sodileve along with SMAI and METALINOX. Groupe SM3I provides cross-company synergies in trading, services, handling, storage, ergonomics, outsourcing, and industrial metalwork. The group operates across 32 departments in western France.
• SMAIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company within Groupe SM3I focused on complementary industrial services and solutions.
• METALINOXminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company within Groupe SM3I providing industrial metalwork and stainless steel fabrication services.
• Control OrganizationsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner inspection organizations that verify and certify compliance of lifting equipment installations according to safety regulations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Demag (Konecranes): Established German/European industrial crane and hoist brand now under Konecranes. Competes head-to-head with Sodileve on overhead cranes and hoists in French industrial accounts.
• STAHL CraneSystems: Major European manufacturer of cranes, hoists and crane technology with full product breadth (overhead, gantry, jib, explosion-proof). Overlaps with Sodileve's portfolio and competes for the same French mid-market and enterprise customers.
• ABUS Kransysteme: German/European overhead crane and hoist manufacturer with broad standard and custom product lines. Comparable as a European incumbent whose products Sodileve could specify, install and service for French customers.
• Konecranes: Global leader in cranes, hoists and service. Competes with Sodileve on maintenance contracts and larger industrial lifting installations across France, and is also one of the brands Sodileve services under its brand-agnostic maintenance offering.
• JD Neuhaus: German specialist in pneumatic and hydraulic hoists, including ATEX-certified models. Comparable to Sodileve's pneumatic/ATEX hoist line and also a current supplier/partner.
• Liftket: German/European manufacturer of electric chain hoists and crane components. Comparable to Sodileve's hoist-focused offering and competes for French distributor/integrator partnerships.
• Verlinde: French-headquartered European manufacturer of hoists, overhead cranes and gantries — both a key Sodileve supply partner and a competing direct OEM selling into the same French market.

Direct peers

• Manut-LM: French manufacturer and integrator of industrial lifting and handling equipment (overhead cranes, jib cranes, hoists, gantries). Closely comparable to Sodileve in product portfolio, custom-build model, and French regional customer base.
• GIS AG: Swiss/European manufacturer of light crane systems, KBK aluminum-profile overhead cranes and hoists. Directly comparable to Sodileve's EUROSYSTEM aluminum and steel hollow-profile overhead crane offerings.
• Rösler Industrie-Technik: German maker/distributor of light crane systems, jib cranes and chain hoists with custom engineering and installation services. Comparable to Sodileve as a mid-sized European specialist integrator of ergonomic overhead handling solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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