Lista Holding Ag

What Lista Holding Ag does

Lista Holding AG, operating primarily through its LISTA AG subsidiary, is a Swiss privately-held industrial manufacturer of modular storage and workshop equipment, founded c. 1945 and headquartered in Erlen, Switzerland. The company designs and produces a combinable product system — including drawer cabinets, drawer shelving, workbenches, the modular move workplace system, shelving and cabinet systems, electronic access-control systems (LEC, E-Multicabinet, E-Cabinet), CNC storage and transport systems, vertical storage lifts (Lista Lift, Lista Lift S), and automated guided vehicles (Lista Stacker, Lista Ant, Lista Picking) — all engineered around a proprietary 17mm unit grid (1 LISTA unit = 17mm) that guarantees cross-product compatibility. All products are manufactured exclusively in Switzerland and Germany and carry a 10-year warranty on nearly all items.

The company serves more than 100,000 industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, defense, aviation, automotive, and education customers across 60+ countries. Distribution combines eight wholly-owned direct-sales subsidiaries in Switzerland, Germany, Italy, France, Austria, Spain, the UK, and Czech Republic, plus a Chinese presence via lista-china.com, complemented by an authorized dealer network spanning more than 60 countries and a country-specific e-commerce shop. Configuration-driven quoting is handled through an online product configurator, recently augmented by an AI Sales Assistant supporting more than 90 languages. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; products are sold as one-time hardware purchases with optional accessories and customization, augmented by custom engineering and planning services for special sizes and industry-specific solutions.

LISTA is privately held under Swiss law with no public listing, no disclosed parent company, and no venture capital or private-equity backers evidenced in the source material. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 (since 1998), and ISO 45001 certifications, participates in the Swiss EnAW CO2-reduction program since 2007, and received an EcoVadis Bronze Medal in 2023 on its first CSR assessment. It is governed as a corporation under Swiss law with no headcount, revenue, or ownership-structure figures disclosed in the available data.

Name

Lista Holding Ag

Legal name

LISTA AG

Website

https://lista.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Lista Holding AG is a Swiss industrial manufacturer of modular storage and workshop equipment — including drawer cabinets, workbenches, electronic access-control systems, vertical storage lifts, and automated guided vehicles — produced in Switzerland and Germany and sold to more than 100,000 industrial, healthcare, defense, and aviation customers across 60-plus countries through direct sales subsidiaries and a global dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Storage Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLALAAAL

Value-Added Warehousing Services (Kitting, Labeling, Repack, Light Assembly)

Transportation & Logistics/Warehousing & Storage (Cold Chain, Fulfillment, Depots)/General Warehousing & Storage (Dry/Non-Temperature Controlled)

SECONDARYIMAHAEAG

Bulk Solids Handling & Processing Equipment (Conveying, Silo, Feeders)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Process & Industrial Plant Equipment

Keywords

• Industrial storage systems
• Workshop equipment
• Modular drawer cabinets
• Automated guided vehicles
• Vertical storage lifts

Headquarters

HQ city

Erlen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Storage and Workshop Equipment Sales: Sale of modular storage systems including drawer cabinets, shelving, workbenches, cabinets, CNC storage and transport systems. Products are sold as one-time purchases with optional accessories and customization.
2. Custom Engineering and Planning Services: Individual engineering services for special sizes, technical requirements, and industry-specific solutions. Professional services including consulting, planning, visualization, and assembly.
3. Automated Systems (AGV and Storage Lifts): Sale and integration of automated guided vehicles and vertical storage lifts for Industry 4.0 and intralogistics automation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LISTA manufactures and sells modular industrial storage and workshop equipment, including drawer cabinets, shelving, workbenches, cabinet systems, electronic access control systems, CNC storage and transport systems, automated vertical storage lifts (Lista Lift, Lista Lift S), and automated guided vehicles (Lista Stacker, Lista Ant, Lista Picking). The company produces exclusively in Switzerland and Germany with a 10-year warranty and offers extensive customization via an online configurator.

Product overview

LISTA is a leading manufacturer of industrial storage and workshop equipment with over 80 years of experience. The company offers a modular, combinable system of products for warehouses, workshops, production, assembly, and offices. The core product portfolio includes drawer cabinets, drawer shelving, workplace systems (including the move modular system), workbenches, shelving systems, cabinet systems, electronic access control systems (LEC, E-Multicabinet, E-Cabinet), CNC storage and transport systems, automated vertical storage lifts (Lista Lift, Lista Lift S), and automated guided vehicles (Lista Stacker, Lista Ant, Lista Picking). All products are supported by comprehensive accessories including subdivision materials, locking systems (KEY, CODE, RFID, AUTO Lock), color options, and ESD solutions. The system is characterized by modular interoperability, with LISTA units (17mm grid) ensuring compatibility across all products. Products are manufactured exclusively in Switzerland and Germany with a 10-year warranty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LISTA Electronic Control (LEC): Electronic access control system for secure storage and inventory management.
• E-Multicabinet
• E-Cabinet
• Lista Lift
• Lista Lift S
• Lista Stacker
• Lista Ant
• Lista Picking
• move Arbeitsplatzsysteme
• LISTA Script

Products and services

• Drawer Cabinets (Schubladenschränke) Secure storage solutions for tools, equipment, and materials featuring robust construction, high load capacity (75kg or 200kg drawers), and flexible internal configurations. Available in stationary and mobile versions, with sliding or swing doors. Designed for industrial workshops, manufacturing, and storage facilities.
• Drawer Shelving/Racking (Schubladenregale) Drawer-based shelving systems for organized storage and easy access to tools and materials, designed on the LISTA 17mm unit grid for compatibility with other LISTA products.
• Workplace Systems (move Arbeitsplatzsysteme) Modular workstation systems featuring the move system for flexible workspace configuration. Includes universal attachments, worktops, assembly carts, and inspection/control workstations for ergonomic industrial work environments.
• Workbenches (Werkbänke) Workbenches available in standard, compact, and system configurations for workshop and industrial applications.
• Shelving Systems (Regale) Comprehensive shelving solutions including universal shelves, sliding shelves, heavy-duty extraction shelves, and mobile roll shelving systems for warehouses and workshops.
• Cabinet Systems (Schränke) Wide range of cabinet solutions including swing door, sliding door, suspended, roller shutter, vertical extraction, compartment, battery charging, locker, heavy-duty, fire brigade, environmental/fluid, container/bulk, and office cabinets for industrial and commercial applications.
• Electronic Access Control Systems (LEC, E-Multicabinet, E-Cabinet) Electronic locking and access control systems for secure storage management, including LEC (LISTA Electronic Control), E-Multicabinet, and E-Cabinet for automated tool and equipment dispensing.
• CNC Storage and Transport Systems Specialized storage and transport systems for CNC tools and materials, including CNC cabinets, transport carts, and table stands for CNC machining environments.
• Vertical Storage Lifts (Lista Lift, Lista Lift S) Automated vertical storage lifts (vertical carousels) for efficient space utilization and ergonomic material handling in warehouses and production facilities.
• Automated Guided Vehicles (Lista Stacker, Lista Ant, Lista Picking) Driverless transport systems including Lista Stacker (automated stacking), Lista Ant (compact AGV), and Lista Picking (order picking AGV) for automated intralogistics and material flow in industrial environments.
• Limited Edition Workshop Cart (Werkstattwagen Rennsport-Design) Exclusive workshop cart with motorsport-inspired design, released in limited quantities to mark LISTA's 80th anniversary in 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-year warranty on nearly all products
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Treston Group: Treston is a Finnish manufacturer of modular workstations, industrial storage, and ESD-protected workspace solutions directly comparable to LISTA's move Arbeitsplatzsysteme, workbenches, and modular drawer shelving.
• Hänel: Hänel is a German manufacturer of vertical lift systems (Hänel Lean-Lift, Hänel Rotomat), addressing identical use cases to LISTA's Lista Lift/Lift S in industrial spare parts, tools, and order-picking storage.
• Bott GmbH: Bott is a German manufacturer of workshop storage, drawer cabinets, vehicle racking, and modular workplace systems. It competes head-to-head with LISTA Schubladenschränke, move workplace systems, and Werkbänke in the same European industrial customer base.
• Kardex Group: Kardex is a Finland-headquartered manufacturer of automated storage and retrieval solutions, including vertical lift modules (Kardex Remstar) and AGV systems. It is the most direct peer to LISTA's Lista Lift and Lista Stacker/Ant/Picking product lines, serving the same intralogistics buyers.

Broad incumbents

• Swisslog (KUKA): Swisslog is a KUKA-owned intralogistics automation specialist providing AS/RS, AGVs, and warehouse management software. It competes with LISTA's intralogistics automation tier in healthcare, retail, and industrial customers.
• Jungheinrich: Jungheinrich is a German intralogistics major offering forklifts, racking, and automated warehouse systems. It competes with LISTA in storage lifts and AGVs and supplies overlapping customers in European manufacturing.
• Dematic: Dematic (KION Group) is a global automated supply chain and intralogistics provider offering AS/RS, AGVs, and storage solutions for warehouse and manufacturing end markets; it overlaps with LISTA's vertical lift and AGV portfolios at enterprise scale.
• SSI Schäfer: SSI Schäfer is a large global intralogistics provider offering racking, automated storage, conveyor, and AGV/WAM systems. It is a broader incumbent that competes with LISTA's automation stack while also serving as an indirect competitor across storage and material handling.

Others

• Hettich Holding: Hettich is a German manufacturer of furniture fittings, drawer runners, and industrial hardware systems. While not a direct competitor, its components power many of the same drawer-based modular cabinet systems that LISTA sells, making it an ecosystem supplier and adjacent reference point.

Emerging players

• Lista Compact (Cofan): Cofan is a Spanish tool storage and workshop equipment manufacturer that occupies the same IBERIAN and southern European SMB channels LISTA reaches through dealers, offering a comparable catalog of tool cabinets, workbenches, and modular storage at aggressive price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/listagroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lista-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/lista_group

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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