What MANUVIT does

MANUVIT is a French designer and manufacturer of custom material handling and ergonomic lifting equipment, headquartered in La Ferté-Macé (Normandy) since its founding in 1980 by Mr. Lebre. The company is part of the family-owned MOMENTUM industrial group alongside FIMM and WHIPTRUCK, and operates a 5,000 m² production facility with roughly 40 employees and over 30,000 devices manufactured since inception. Twenty percent of turnover comes from export markets, supported by dedicated export managers for Europe and the rest of the world.

The product portfolio is built around a patented variable geometry technology (originally recognized by the President of France's Award at the 1980 Lépine competition) that allows frame and longitudinal-member spacing to be adjusted to different load dimensions. Core lines include the LEV stacker family (80-600 kg capacities), the ASTAIR® compact stacker, Moovit and Levfix sub-brands, variable-geometry pallet trucks (1,000-2,500 kg), BISHAMON lift tables (150-800 kg), the TRANS 1000 variable-geometry cart, assisted-tilting sack trucks with a patented mechanism that reduces tilting effort by more than 50%, vacuum lifting systems (20-300 kg), clamps and manipulators, jib cranes, electric tractor pushers, and industrial trailers. A 7-person in-house R&D bureau supports tailor-made solutions, CAD design, simulation, and prototyping.

Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time equipment sales via direct technical-sales representatives and trade shows, long-term rentals (24-60 months), and recurring preventive/curative maintenance contracts. Pricing is fully quotation-based with no public disclosure. The company targets enterprise customers across industrial manufacturing, coil/roll, gas cylinder, logistics, and agri-food verticals, with named deployments at SNCF (Lyon Vaise Technicentre), Liebherr Machines Bulle SA, and a leading animal-nutrition firm. Marketing combines trade fair presence (CFIA, SEPEM, All for Packs, Préventica, Logimat), interactive digital catalogs in multiple languages, YouTube demonstrations, and on-site consultation.

Name

MANUVIT

Legal name

MANUVIT

Website

https://manuvit.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MANUVIT designs and manufactures custom ergonomic material handling equipment, including variable-geometry stackers, pallet trucks, lift tables, and sack trucks, for industrial, logistics, and agri-food enterprises across France and export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

La Ferté-macé

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of standard and customized material handling equipment including stackers, pallet trucks, carts, lift tables, sack trucks, vacuum lifters, and tow tractors. Products are sold directly through sales representatives and at trade shows.
2. Long-term Rental: Duration of 24 to 60 months, allowing customers to preserve cash flow and investment capacity, spread operating budgets, evolve their fleet based on needs, and work with recent, reliable equipment. Optional maintenance contract available.
3. Maintenance Contracts: Preventive and curative maintenance services with three contract types to adapt to customer needs. Includes technician travel, equipment condition verification, maintenance recommendations, spare parts replacement, and loan equipment during maintenance periods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MANUVIT is a French designer and manufacturer of custom and standardized material handling and ergonomic lifting equipment, including variable geometry stackers, pallet trucks, service carts, lift tables, assisted-tilting sack trucks, vacuum lifting systems, electric tractor pushers, clamps and manipulators, jib cranes, and industrial trailers. The offering is anchored by patented variable geometry and assisted-tilting technologies, complemented by long-term rental and maintenance services, and supported by a 7-person R&D team that delivers tailor-made solutions from a 5,000 m² production facility in Normandy.

Product overview

MANUVIT is a designer and manufacturer of material handling solutions based in Normandy, France (La Ferté-Macé), founded in 1980. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of handling equipment centered on its patented 'variable geometry' technology, which allows equipment to adapt to different load dimensions. Core products include three stacker ranges (Moovit, Levfix, Lev) with capacities from 80kg to 600kg, pallet trucks (standard, high-lift, and variable geometry models), the TRANS 1000 variable geometry cart, and lift tables (BISHAMON series). The portfolio extends to assisted-tilting sack trucks, vacuum lifting systems (20-300kg), electric tractor pushers with lithium batteries, specialized clamps and manipulators for barrels/coils, jib cranes and hoists, and industrial trailers. MANUVIT also offers extensive custom/tailor-made solutions through its in-house R&D bureau and maintains a 5,000m² production facility. Products are manufactured in France with ATEX certifications available for certain models, and the company is part of the MOMENTUM industrial group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ASTAIR®: A compact stacker product line with electric lift, lightweight and maneuverable design for handling cartons, bins, and coils.
• LEV 600
• Moovit
• Levfix

Products and services

• ASTAIR® Compact electric stacker weighing 32 kg with 60 kg lifting capacity, designed for tight spaces with butterfly handles for operator comfort and polyurethane wheels for smooth movement on various floor types; for handling cartons, bins, and coils in industrial environments.
• LEV Stackers (LEV 300, LEV 600, LEV 600 PAL-VIT) Stacker series with manual, semi-electric, and motorised options featuring patented variable geometry technology for adapting to different load dimensions; capacities range from 80 kg to 600 kg; for industrial material handling.
• Moovit Stacker Lightweight stacker at 86 kg (manual model) with fixed level option and adjustable forks for handling bins and containers in food and pharmaceutical environments.
• Levfix Stacker Light stacker with electric lift at 150-165 mm/s and capacities of 80, 150, or 200 kg, available in steel-aluminum or 100% stainless steel versions.
• Lev Stacker Classic functional modular stacker with 300 or 600 kg capacity, featuring three longitudinal member types (standard, encompassing, and pallet-pass) and manual or electric lift options.
• Pallet Trucks (Transpalettes) Pallet trucks including standard, high-lift, and variable geometry models with capacities from 1,000 kg to 2,500 kg, available in steel, galvanized, and stainless steel versions for various industrial environments.
• TRANS 1000 Variable Geometry Cart Variable geometry cart adjustable in length (1,050-1,860 mm) and height (770-1,200 mm) with 1,000 kg capacity, designed for handling long loads at ergonomic work heights.
• Service Carts and Trolleys (Chariots) Wide range of service carts including monotrace, modular, wire mesh, and specialized carts with capacities from 50 kg to 500 kg for various industrial applications.
• BISHAMON Lift Tables (Tables élévatrices) Electric lift tables with capacities from 150 kg to 800 kg, available in steel, aluminum, and stainless steel versions including single, double, and triple scissor configurations with constant level options.
• Assisted Tilting Sack Trucks (Diable à Basculement Assisté) Professional sack trucks with patented automatic assisted tilting system that reduces tilting effort by 50%, available in 250 kg and 350 kg capacities with various wheel and handle options.
• Vacuum Lifting Systems (Préhension par le vide) Vacuum lifting systems for handling loads from 20 kg to 300 kg including uni-manual control, low piece handling, compact loads, and varied loads with tilting and rotation capabilities.
• Electric Tractor Pushers / Multimovers Electric tractor pushers with 1,000 kg traction capacity and lithium battery, featuring 24V motor, emergency cutoff, and remote control options for moving heavy loads.
• Clamps and Manipulators (Pinces et manipulateurs) Specialized clamps and manipulators for barrels, coils, spools, and rolls including automatic, semi-automatic, and manual models for forklift and stacker attachments.
• Jib Cranes and Hoists (Potences et palans) Jib cranes with up to 8 m reach and 4 T capacity, and hoists (manual, electric, or pneumatic) with various load capacities for overhead handling systems.
• Industrial Trailers (Remorques industrielles) Heavy-duty industrial trailers with 2-5 T capacity (up to 20 T custom) and maximum speed of 10 km/h, available in various sizes for in-plant material transport.
• Custom/Tailor-made Solutions (Solutions sur-mesure) Custom-designed material handling solutions engineered to specification for unique load types and operational requirements, supported by a 7-person R&D team with CAD design, simulation, and prototyping capability.
• Long-term Rental Service Long-term equipment rental with 24 to 60 month durations, allowing customers to preserve cash flow, spread operating budgets, evolve their fleet based on needs, and work with recent, reliable equipment; optional maintenance contract available.
• Maintenance Contracts Preventive and curative maintenance services with three contract types including technician travel, equipment condition verification, maintenance recommendations, spare parts replacement, and loan equipment during maintenance periods.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in tilting effort with assisted tilting sack trucks
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MOMENTUM GroupcoreOthers · 1 January 2004MANUVIT joined the MOMENTUM family-owned industrial group in 2004. The group brings together several companies in the material handling sector, including FIMM in Burgundy (89) and WHIPTRUCK in Normandy (61), enabling synergies and shared expertise in the handling industry.
• ADEMEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the French Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME) for collaborative economy initiatives and environmentally responsible manufacturing practices.
• CETIMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for eco-design initiatives and industrial expertise support.
• La French FabminorOthersMANUVIT carries the La French Fab label for French manufacturing, promoting domestic industrial production and know-how.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UClCMvL16_klam1Z0XJ4rGXw/feed
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/manuvit

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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