Hausherr Kranservice AG

What Hausherr Kranservice AG does

Hausherr Kranservice AG is a Swiss, family-owned industrial crane systems provider headquartered in Ottenbach, founded in 1970 and currently employing approximately 30 people. The company manufactures eight crane configurations in-house at its Ottenbach production hall (single and double girder bridge cranes, ceiling cranes, jib cranes, gantry cranes, light crane systems, monorail cranes, and custom special constructions), covering capacities from 125 kg to 150 tons, and complements this with branded SWF Krantechnik hoists and Demag wheel block systems distributed under long-standing partnership agreements. Beyond new equipment, Hausherr operates a Switzerland-wide service operation maintaining approximately 5,000 crane installations with same-day or next-day response commitments, supported by a 15,000-item spare parts warehouse covering both current and discontinued manufacturers, an in-house Maschinenbau machine shop for fabricating obsolete components, and a Steuerungsbau department for PLC-based control systems and path measurement. The company also generates revenue from crane modernizations, a chain hoist rental fleet with radio remote control, and SUVA-authorized crane operator training capped at 10 participants per session.

The business operates entirely within Switzerland, serving industrial manufacturing, heavy industry, and selected specialized applications including aviation (Pilatus Aircraft), infrastructure (Belchentunnel), government (Kantonale Seepolizei Zürich, Tierspital Zürich), and cleanroom manufacturing. Go-to-market is a hybrid of direct enterprise field sales for project work, a partner/channel layer anchored by SWF Krantechnik (official partner since 1997), and direct mobile field service for the maintenance book. Revenue mixes one-time new equipment sales, recurring service contracts, recurring spare parts sales, and professional services for modernizations and training. In 2020, on its 50th anniversary, the company converted to a Swiss Aktiengesellschaft and became a subsidiary of the family holding Hausherr Group AG under second-generation leadership (Roger Hausherr, Managing Director Projects; Claudia Hausherr, Managing Director Administration & Finance).

Name

Hausherr Kranservice AG

Legal name

Hausherr Kranservice AG

Website

https://hausherr-kranservice.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hausherr Kranservice AG is a Swiss family-owned industrial crane systems manufacturer and service provider that designs, builds, modernizes, and maintains approximately 5,000 crane installations throughout Switzerland, employing about 30 people at its Ottenbach facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Crane Systems

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Jib Cranes (IMAHAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Overhead (Bridge) Cranes (IMAHAJAC), Hoists (Electric, Manual & Pneumatic) (IMAHAJAG), Crane & Hoist Safety & Monitoring Systems (Limiters, Anti-collision, Load Monitoring) (IMAHAJAL), Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD), Cranes, Hoists & Rigging Equipment MRO (Mobile/Tower Cranes, Winches) (TLAKAHAE)

Keywords

• Industrial crane manufacturing
• Crane maintenance services
• Crane modernization services
• Radio remote controls
• Industrial crane spare parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottenbach

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Crane Construction and Sales: New crane systems manufactured in-house at Ottenbach facility. Production of 40-80 new crane installations per year, ranging from simple chain hoist cranes to complex double-beam cranes with integrated SPS control systems. Includes custom crane portal systems and crane runways.
2. Service and Maintenance: Preventive maintenance and repair services for industrial crane systems. Currently servicing approximately 5,000 crane installations throughout Switzerland. Response commitment for troubleshooting calls same day or next day at latest.
3. Spare Parts Sales: Sales of spare parts for all common manufacturers and discontinued brands. Warehouse of 15,000 items covering all leading brands including SWF, Stahl, Demag, Brun, Abus, and GIS.
4. Modernization Services: Modernization of existing crane systems including control system upgrades, automation improvements, and replacement of obsolete components. In-house control system and machinery construction capabilities enable rebuilding of unavailable parts.
5. Crane Training: SUVA-authorized crane driving training courses with theoretical and practical components. One-day sessions lasting 7 hours with maximum 10 participants. Certificate awarded upon successful completion.
6. Radio Remote Control Systems: Sales, installation, and maintenance of radio remote control systems from Akerströms and Danfoss (formerly Ikusi). Hand and console controls for single, tandem, or multi-operator operation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hausherr Kranservice AG designs, manufactures, modernizes, and services industrial crane systems and related control and lifting equipment. The company produces custom crane systems (single/double girder, ceiling, jib, gantry, monorail, and special-purpose cranes) at its Ottenbach facility, maintains approximately 5,000 crane installations across Switzerland, and supplies spare parts, radio remote controls, control system engineering, and SUVA-authorized crane operator training.

Product overview

Hausherr Kranservice AG is a Swiss industrial crane systems provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of crane products, components, and services. The core product range includes eight main crane types: Einträgerbrückenlaufkran (single girder bridge crane), Zweiträgerbrückenlaufkran (double girder bridge crane), Deckenlaufkran (ceiling crane), Schwenkkran (jib crane), Portalkran (gantry crane), Kleinkransystem (light crane system), Einschienenkran (monorail crane), and Sonderkranbau (custom special crane construction) — covering capacities from 1 to 150 tons. These are complemented by branded hoisting equipment from partner SWF Krantechnik: Seilzüge SWF Nova Silverline/Blackline (wire rope hoists 800 kg–80,000 kg), Windwerk SWF Crabster (high-capacity winches up to 250 t), Kettenzüge SWF Athlo (chain hoists 60 kg–5,000 kg), Handkettenzüge SWF Craftster (manual chain hoists up to 20,000 kg), and Leichtkransystem SWF Profil Master plus (light crane systems up to 2,000 kg). Additional branded products include Radblocksystem DEMAG. Remote control products include the Remotus Jupiter modular system (launched 2023), plus Handsteuerung (handheld) and Pultsteuerung (console) variants. The company operates six departments: Kranbau (crane construction), Service (maintenance), Ersatzteile (spare parts), Funkfernsteuerungen (radio remote controls), Steuerungsbau (control systems), and Maschinenbau (custom machine manufacturing). Services include planning and assembly, maintenance and repairs, modernizations, SUVA-authorized crane training, chain hoist rental, and spare parts supply with approximately 15,000 items in stock.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Einträgerbrückenlaufkran (Single Girder Bridge Crane) Single girder bridge crane, the most commonly used variant manufactured by Hausherr. Typically used for capacities up to 12.5 tons and spans up to 27 meters. Sold to industrial customers for material handling in production facilities.
• Zweiträgerbrückenlaufkran (Double Girder Bridge Crane)

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day or next-day on-site technician response for crane breakdowns
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IKUSI GmbH (Danfoss)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2010Exclusive contract with IKUSI GmbH Germany (Danfoss) signed in 2010. Division Hausherr Funkfernsteuerungen (radio remote controls) established as result of this partnership.
• SWF Krantechnik GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1997Official partner of SWF Krantechnik since 1997. Distributes SWF crane components including Silverline and Blackline wire rope hoists, Athlo chain hoists, Crabster winches, and Profile Master light crane systems. SWF products are manufactured in the company's Ottenbach facility.
• Hausherr Krantechnik AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company specializing in compact chain hoists. Jointly developed special crane systems such as the curved track system for Tierspital Zürich with SWF Krantechnik curve tracks.
• Demag Cranes & Components GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner distributing Demag wheel blocks, wheel block systems and components. Products used in various mobile applications and systems.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Vetter Kranservice GmbH: German crane service company specializing in maintenance, repair, and modernization of industrial cranes. Highly comparable business model focused on lifecycle service, though operating in Germany rather than Switzerland.
• GIS AG: Swiss overhead crane manufacturer based in Lucerne, also offering service, modernization, and spare parts. Directly competes with Hausherr in Swiss industrial crane market with similar product breadth and customer base.
• ABUS Kransysteme GmbH: German family-owned crane manufacturer producing overhead bridge cranes, jib cranes, and hoists with integrated service network. Comparable in size, product range, and family-business orientation to Hausherr.
• Stahl CraneSystems GmbH: German manufacturer of explosion-protected and standard hoists, crane kits, and components. Directly comparable in product portfolio (chain hoists, wire rope hoists, kits) and authorized service partner business model.

Broad incumbents

• SWF Krantechnik GmbH: German hoist and crane component manufacturer; Hausherr's official partner since 1997. While distribution partner, SWF also sells directly and through other channels, making it a partial competitor in the Swiss market.
• Liebherr-International AG: Swiss-headquartered global crane manufacturer with established presence in overhead cranes. Competes in larger industrial projects in Switzerland with significantly greater engineering and capital resources.
• Demag Cranes & Components (Konecranes): Heritage German crane brand (now part of Konecranes) whose wheel blocks and crane components Hausherr distributes. Competes head-to-head in Swiss industrial accounts with broader portfolio and global service reach.
• Konecranes Plc: Finnish global leader in lifting equipment with Swiss service operations. Serves the same industrial customer base across new equipment, modernization, and service & maintenance, with much broader scale and product range.
• Terex Corporation: US-based global equipment manufacturer with material handling and crane divisions. Competes in industrial and port cranes, with much broader international scale and product diversity.

Emerging players

• Schmalz GmbH: German vacuum and material handling specialists with growing crane/jib crane ranges. Comparable as a German-speaking industrial handling equipment specialist expanding into adjacent lifting categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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