Hzt Hebe & Zurrtechnik

What Hzt Hebe & Zurrtechnik does

HZT Hebe & Zurrtechnik Peter Schmeinta is a privately held, owner-managed German manufacturer and wholesaler of industrial lifting and load-securing equipment, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Menden, Sauerland. The company operates with approximately 20 employees from a single facility at Holzener Str. 44 and serves more than 4,100 customers across industrial manufacturing, logistics and transport, construction and infrastructure, government/public sector, and education/training segments, with reference customers including the Bundeswehr, police forces, municipalities, automotive manufacturers and suppliers, steel and metal fabricators, construction firms, freight forwarders, and dealers.

The core offering is a catalog of more than 4,500 products organized into three interconnected lines: lifting technology (lifting straps, round slings, chain slings, steel/aluminum/stainless steel load beams, weldable and swivel lifting points, lever/ratchet hoists from 750–6,000 kg, spur gear hoists from 1,000–10,000 kg, electric chain hoists and cable winches including battery-powered 18V variants, crane systems, and spring balancers); load securing (lashing straps, lashing chains GK8/GK10/GK12, DEKRA-certified nets and tarpaulins); and load handling equipment (lifting clamps, grabs, crane forks, lifting magnets, ATEX explosion-protected equipment, scales, construction lifting devices, and forestry chains). Proprietary branded lines include HZT-MAX adjustable lashing straps and HZT-Rundschlinge Performance PRO round slings, both developed and manufactured in Germany. A web-based chain sling configurator and a library of more than 300 custom Sonderlösungen (special load-handling solutions) support customer-specific engineering. The company operates an in-house UVV test bench with 10t pull/20t push capacity and runs a mobile UVV (accident prevention) inspection service across NRW and Hessen staffed by 3 trained technicians with equipped service vehicles.

HZT generates revenue primarily through one-time product sales (manufacturer-wholesaler model) and professional services for UVV inspections and custom engineering. Pricing is publicly disclosed on selected catalog items (unit pricing ranging from €18 for small shackles to €1,050 for battery-powered chain hoists, with free delivery thresholds and ex-works alternatives), while custom solutions, bulk orders, and larger equipment are quote-based. Distribution is multi-channel: direct sales via dedicated phone/email contacts (sales, technical consulting, accounting), dealer/reseller accounts, an e-commerce-style self-serve website with live chat, and mobile on-site inspection service. Products carry compliance with EN 12195 (load securing), EN 1492 (slings), BGV D8/BGR 500 (accident prevention), Machinery Directive 2006/42/EG, and certifications including TÜV Rheinland (construction sling chain components) and DEKRA (nets and tarpaulins).

Name

Hzt Hebe & Zurrtechnik

Legal name

HZT Hebe & Zurrtechnik Peter Schmeinta

Website

https://hebe-zurrtechnik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HZT Hebe & Zurrtechnik is a German family-owned manufacturer and wholesaler of industrial lifting and load-securing equipment, serving over 4,100 customers across manufacturing, construction, logistics, and government sectors with 4,500+ products and mobile UVV inspection services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lifting Equipment

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hoists (Electric, Manual & Pneumatic) (IMAHAJAG), Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI)

Keywords

• Lifting equipment
• Load securing equipment
• Industrial hoists
• Crane systems
• Lashing technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Menden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Lifting & Lashing Equipment: Sale of lifting equipment, load securing products, and load handling equipment as both manufacturer and wholesaler. Products include spur gear hoists, lever/ratchet hoists, electric chain hoists, wire rope hoists, crane systems, chain slings, lifting straps, round slings, lashing straps, shackles, lifting points, and load handling equipment. Majority of products are developed and manufactured in Germany.
2. Custom/Special Solutions (Sonderlösungen): Design and manufacturing of custom load handling equipment including traverses (traversen), grabs, coil hooks, and special solutions. Over 300 examples of custom load handling equipment offered. New manufacturing and overhaul capabilities added through new partnerships.
3. UVV Inspection Services (Mobile Testing): Mobile inspection services for slings, load-handling devices, and lifting equipment performed by 3 trained employees using equipped service vehicles. Includes chain breakage testing, visual inspection, dimensional testing, crack testing, and load testing. Also offers contract testing of lashing straps, lifting straps, and round slings at their facility in Menden up to 50t force.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HZT Hebe & Zurrtechnik manufactures and wholesales industrial lifting and load securing equipment, offering more than 4,500 products including hoists, chain and round slings, lashing straps, lifting points, load beams, crane systems, and load handling attachments — predominantly developed and produced in Germany. The company additionally provides mobile UVV (accident prevention) inspection services, custom Sonderlösungen (special load handling solutions), and in-house load testing up to 50 tonnes at its Menden, Sauerland facility.

Product overview

HZT Hebe & Zurrtechnik is a German manufacturer and wholesaler of industrial lifting and load securing equipment, offering over 4,500 products. The portfolio centers on three interconnected product lines: (1) Lifting Technology including Hebebänder (lifting straps), Rundschlingen (round slings), Anschlagketten (chain slings), Traversen (load beams in steel, aluminum, and stainless steel), Anschlagpunkte (lifting points), Hebelzüge/Ratschzüge (lever/ratchet hoists), Stirnradflaschenzüge (spur gear hoists), Elektrokettenzüge/Seilwinden (electric chain hoists/winch), Krananlagen (crane systems), and Balancer-Federzug (spring balancers); (2) Load Securing including Zurrgurte (lashing straps), Zurrketten (lashing chains), Netze und Planen (nets and tarpaulins); (3) Load Handling Equipment including Lastaufnahmemittel (lifting clamps, grabs, crane forks, lifting magnets) and specialized construction equipment. The company also provides comprehensive services including UVV-Prüfungen (accident prevention inspections), UVV-Prüfstand (in-house test bench), and custom Sonderlösungen (special solutions) with over 300 examples. Recent additions include HZT-MAX lashing straps and HZT-Round Sling Performance PRO as premium product lines. Services have been expanded to include mechanical processing and steel construction through new partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hebebänder (Lifting Straps) Heavy-duty lifting straps designed for safe load handling in industrial applications, available in various load capacities, tested according to EN 1492-1.
• Rundschlingen (Round Slings) Flexible round slings for lifting operations, offering versatility and protection for delicate loads, tested according to EN 1492-2.
• Anschlagketten (Chain Slings) High-quality chain slings for heavy-duty lifting applications, including special quality and grade 8 versions, configurable via the HZT chain sling configurator.
• Stahl-Traversen (Steel Load Beams) Standard steel beams for load distribution and safe lifting of heavy loads in industrial applications.
• ALU-Traversen (Aluminum Load Beams) Lightweight aluminum load beams for applications requiring reduced weight while maintaining strength.
• Anschlagpunkte (Lifting Points) Weldable and screw-on lifting points for permanent or adjustable attachment to lifting equipment.
• Hebelzüge / Ratschzüge (Lever / Ratchet Hoists) Manual lever-operated hoists for lifting and pulling operations with load capacities from 750kg to 6,000kg.
• Stirnradflaschenzüge (Spur Gear Hoists) Manual spur gear hoists with load capacities from 1,000kg to 10,000kg, featuring galvanized round steel chain.
• Elektrokettenzüge / Seilwinden (Electric Chain Hoists / Cable Winches) Electric-powered chain hoists and cable winches for efficient powered lifting operations.
• Akku-Elektrokettenzug 18V (Cordless Electric Chain Hoist 18V) Battery-powered cordless electric chain hoist with 250kg/10m or 500kg/5m capacity, ideal for areas without power supply. Includes carrying case and spare battery. CE-marked per 2006/42/EG.
• Akku-Seilwinde (Battery-Powered Cable Winch) Battery-operated cable winch with 350kg capacity and 13-meter cable, designed for pulling work. Includes carrying case and spare battery.
• Krananlagen (Crane Systems) Complete crane systems including mobile jib cranes, overhead cranes, gantry cranes, off-road cranes, aluminum tripods, and wall/pillar-mounted jib cranes.
• Lastaufnahmemittel (Load Handling Equipment) Comprehensive range including lifting clamps, grabs, crane forks, lifting magnets, and special custom-designed load handling devices.
• Ladungssicherung (Load Securing Products) Load securing products including lashing straps (Zurrgurte), lashing chains (Zurrketten GK8/GK10/GK12), tensioning belts, and accessories compliant with EN 12195-2 and EN 12195-3.
• HZT-MAX Zurrgurt (Lashing Strap with Adjustable Fixed End Length) Advanced proprietary lashing strap with an adjustable ratchet end (fixed end length), developed and produced in Germany, providing flexibility and ease of use for load securing applications.
• HZT-Rundschlinge Performance PRO High-performance round slings developed and manufactured in Germany, combining precision, operational safety, and high quality; designed to set new standards in lifting technology.
• Netze und Planen (Nets and Tarpaulins) DEKRA-certified nets and tarpaulins in PP/PE/PVC materials for load covering and securing applications.
• ATEX-Produkte (Explosion-Protected Lifting Equipment) Explosion-protected lifting and load securing equipment for use in hazardous atmospheres.
• Edelstahl-Programm (Stainless Steel Range) Complete range of stainless steel lifting and load securing products for corrosive environments, including Edelstahl-Lasttraversen (stainless steel load beams) and Zurrgurte Edelstahl (stainless steel lashing straps).
• Waagen (Industrial Scales) Industrial weighing solutions including digital crane scales up to 10 tons, pallet scales, floor scales, and weighing pallet trucks.
• Baugeräte (Construction Lifting Equipment) Specialized lifting devices for construction including modular shaft pipe hangers, panel tongs, stone clamps, pipe hangers, and manhole cover lifters, with TÜV Rheinland certified sling chain components per DIN 4034.
• Transport-/Hubgeräte (Transport and Lifting Equipment) Heavy-duty transport equipment including chassis systems (G/H/K/M/S series), electric trolleys, pneumatic trolleys, gyroscopic trolleys, lifting sets, and hydro transporters.
• Hubwagen / Stapler (Pallet Trucks / Forklifts) Comprehensive range of manual and electric pallet trucks, scissor lift trucks, and forklifts with various load capacities.
• Forstketten & Winden (Forestry Chains & Winches) Specialized forestry chains with freely selectable lengths and accessories for forestry applications.
• UVV-Prüfungen (Accident Prevention Inspections) Comprehensive mobile inspection service for slings, load-handling devices, and lifting equipment, including chain breakage testing, visual inspection, dimensional testing, crack testing, and load testing; performed on-site in NRW and Hessen and at the Menden facility up to 50 tonnes force.
• UVV-Prüfstand (In-House Test Bench Services) Contract testing service using an in-house test bench with hydraulic cylinder for 10t pull and 20t push load testing of chains, ropes, spreader hooks, and plate hooks; supports UVV inspections for lashing straps and round slings.
• Sonderlösungen (Custom Load Handling Solutions) Custom-designed load handling equipment including special traverses (Traversen), grabs (Greifer), coil hooks, and bespoke solutions for unique load handling requirements; over 300 examples available.
• Mechanische Bearbeitung & Stahlbau (Mechanical Processing & Steel Construction) Service offering including new production and overhaul of dies for forging shops, steel construction up to S960QL, stainless steel and aluminum processing, mechanical processing of bulky products up to 6m, and edge profiles up to 14 meters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,100 customers served with high-quality products
• +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

Feature5 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Columbus McKinnon: US-headquartered global leader in hoists, cranes, and lifting solutions with brands like CM, Yale, and Pfaff-silberblau. Much broader portfolio and global footprint than HZT, but directly competes on manual and electric hoists, cranes, and lifting components in Germany.
• Crosby Group: American manufacturer of rigging, lifting, and material handling hardware with a global distribution network. Overlaps with HZT on shackles, lifting points, and load-securing hardware, but with a much broader catalog and international footprint.
• Gunnebo Industries: Swedish-based global provider of lifting equipment and material handling through brands including Gunnebo Lifting and Certex. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering hoists, slings, and lifting components across European industrial markets.
• KITO Group: Japanese-headquartered global manufacturer of electric chain hoists, manual hoists, and crane systems. Directly competes with HZT on electric chain hoists and manual hoists (lever/spur gear) but at far greater scale and with broader geographic reach.

Direct peers

• RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz: German manufacturer of chain systems, lifting points, and lashing chains serving industrial and automotive markets. Closely comparable to HZT on lifting chains, lashing chains, and lifting points, with a similar German engineering and quality positioning.
• Pewag: Austrian manufacturer of chains, lifting and lashing products, and snow chains. Overlaps with HZT on chain slings, lashing chains, and grade-rated lifting components, with similar European industrial customer base.
• Dolezych: German manufacturer and wholesaler of round slings, lashing equipment, and lifting gear based in Dortmund. Very direct comparable on product range, customer mix (industrial, logistics, automotive), and German Mittelstand profile.
• SpanSet: Swiss-headquartered specialist in load securing (lashing straps, chains, ratchet systems) and lifting equipment with strong presence in Germany. Directly overlaps HZT's load-securing catalog and target customers in logistics, automotive, and construction.
• Brugg Lifting: Swiss manufacturer of wire rope slings, chain slings, and round slings for industrial lifting. Comparable to HZT on sling product lines, German-speaking market focus, and quality / certification-driven positioning.
• Carl Stahl: German-based global manufacturer of lifting equipment, load securing, and technical ropes with a broad catalog. Directly comparable to HZT on product mix (hoists, slings, chains, lashing straps), German manufacturing footprint, and industrial customer base.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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