Carl Stahl

Name

Carl Stahl

Legal name

Carl Stahl SARL

Website

https://carlstahl.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lifting and Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Crane & Hoist Components (Wire Rope, Chain, Drums, Sheaves, Motors, Controls) (IMAHAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hoists (Electric, Manual & Pneumatic) (IMAHAJAG), Steel Grating, Catwalks & Safety Platforms (IMADACAI)

Keywords

• Lifting equipment
• Personal protective equipment
• Stainless steel cable mesh
• Architectural cable systems
• Material handling solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Souffelweyersheim

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lifting & Material Handling Products: Sale of lifting and material handling equipment including manual and motorized lifting apparatus (hoists, winches), rings and accessories, lifting slings (cable, tubular, flat straps etc.), lashing (straps, ropes, pulleys, derrick arms), aluminium gantries, balance beams, clamps, magnets, vacuum lifters, and hydraulic equipment (Hi-Force). Products sold as one-time purchases with recurring replacement/maintenance demand.
2. Personal Protective Equipment (EPI): Sale of personal protective equipment including safety helmets, masks, protective glasses, work clothing, knee pads, harnesses, lanyards, carabiners, automatic fall arrestors, tripods for intervention, from manufacturers such as Petzl, Kask, and IKAR.
3. Architecture Solutions (Cable & Mesh): Custom-designed cable and stainless steel mesh solutions for architecture including guardrails, safety nets, façade cables, lightweight structures, and architectural greening. Services include static study, custom fabrication, and installation (PRO-SERVICE).
4. PRO-SERVICE (Inspection & Technical Services): Technical assistance, periodic verification (VGP Vérifications Générales Périodiques), material expertise, safety audits, and traceability services for lifting equipment and EPI, ensuring regulatory compliance under French labor code.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Carl Stahl manufactures and distributes lifting and material handling equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE/EPI), and stainless steel cable and mesh solutions for architecture. The company operates three divisions: Levage et Manutention (hoists, slings, clamps, hydraulics), EPI (harnesses, fall arresters, helmets, work clothing), and Architecture (X-TEND mesh, I-SYS cables, GREENCABLE vegetation systems, X-LED lighting). Technical services include PRO-SERVICE VGP periodic inspections and custom fabrication.

Product overview

Carl Stahl is a lifting technology and architectural solutions company organized into three main divisions: (1) Levage et Manutention (Lifting and Handling) offering manual and motorized hoists, winches, lifting accessories, slings, and Hi-Force® hydraulic equipment; (2) Équipements de Protection Individuelle (EPI/Personal Protective Equipment) providing harnesses, fall arresters, safety helmets, and work clothing; and (3) Architecture offering cable and stainless steel mesh systems including the X-TEND® mesh, I-SYS® cable, GREENCABLE® vegetation, and X-LED lighting product lines. The company also operates PRO-SERVICE providing VGP periodic inspections, technical assistance, and installation services. Key sub-brands include Carl Stahl KROMER (load balancers, Made in Germany) and IKAR (cable fall arresters, world leader). Founded in 1880, the company employs over 1,900 people across 82 sites globally, with Carl Stahl France established in 1994 near Strasbourg.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Carl Stahl KROMER: Manufacturer of load balancers and load retrievers (balanceurs et rappels de charge). Described as the #1 manufacturer of balancing and load recovery equipment, 'Made in Germany' quality products.
• IKAR
• X-TEND
• X-LED
• I-SYS
• GREENCABLE

Products and services

• X-TEND Stainless steel mesh system made from stainless steel cable, used for safety barriers, fall protection, architectural facades, and decorative applications in modern architecture.
• I-SYS Global cable system essential for contemporary construction, serving architects, engineers, and metalworkers worldwide for guardrails, facades, and structural applications.
• GREENCABLE Vegetation system for creating green walls, using plots and stainless steel cables as support for climbing plants on building facades.
• X-LED Design lighting device for creating luminous projects including ceiling lights, bridge illumination, and architectural lighting installations.
• Carl Stahl KROMER Balancers and Load Retrievers High-quality Made in Germany balancers and load retrievers from the #1 manufacturer in this category, designed for endurance, precision, reliability, and durability in industrial lifting applications.
• IKAR Cable Fall Arrest Devices World leader in cable fall arrest devices with 39 years of expertise, offering Made in Germany products with unique safety characteristics for fall protection at height.
• Carl Stahl PRO-SERVICE Technical Services Technical assistance, planning, installation, control and maintenance services for lifting equipment and architectural installations, including VGP (Vérifications Générales Périodiques) periodic inspections required under French labor code.
• VGP Periodic Inspections Periodic general inspections (Vérifications Générales Périodiques) for lifting equipment and PPE, including initial verification, periodic verification, and re-commissioning verification services, with certificate of conformity, verification reports, and maintenance logbooks.
• Personal Protective Equipment (EPI) Comprehensive range of personal protective equipment including safety helmets, masks, protective glasses, work clothing, harnesses, lanyards, carabiners, fall arresters, tripods, ropes, and safety nets, distributed from premium brands including Petzl, Kask, IKAR, Uvex Heckel, AIRTOX, Lemaitre, Puma Safety, and Plano.
• Levage et Manutention (Lifting and Handling Equipment) Lifting and handling equipment including manual and motorized hoists, winches, lifting rings, slings (cable, tubular, flat strap), securing equipment, aluminum gantries, load balancers, lifting clamps, magnets, vacuum systems, and Hi-Force hydraulic equipment. Distributed brands include RUD, Fetra, and Hi-Force.
• Carl Stahl Architecture Solutions Cable and stainless steel mesh solutions for architecture including X-TEND mesh, I-SYS cables, GREENCABLE vegetation systems, X-LED lighting, stainless steel guardrails, and architectural greening services, with custom design, static studies, fabrication, and installation support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 700 m2 unique EPI showroom in Alsace — only dedicated large-format EPI exposure and sales space in the region
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IKARcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarl Stahl distributes IKAR fall arrest products — IKAR is described as the world leader in cable fall arrest devices with 39 years of expertise and unique product characteristics made in Germany. IKAR products are featured prominently in Carl Stahl's fall protection portfolio and have a dedicated section on Carl Stahl's EPI website.
• RUDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarl Stahl distributes RUD lifting equipment including chain slings and lifting rings (e.g., ACP lifting ring). RUD is featured as a key brand within the lifting and handling product range alongside Carl Stahl's own branded products.
• Hi-ForcecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarl Stahl offers a complete program of Hi-Force hydraulic equipment as part of its lifting and handling portfolio. Hi-Force hydraulic tools complement Carl Stahl's manual and motorized lifting solutions.
• FetraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarl Stahl distributes Fetra material handling equipment (e.g., Fetra workshop trolleys) in its lifting and manutention product range.
• PetzlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarl Stahl distributes Petzl products as part of its EPI offering — including harnesses, lanyards, carabiners, fall arrest equipment, rope access gear for workers and technicians, and rescue equipment. Petzl is one of the leading brands in fall protection and rope work.
• KaskcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarl Stahl distributes Kask safety helmets as part of its personal protective equipment portfolio. Kask is recognized as a premium safety helmet manufacturer for professional use.
• CrosbycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCarl Stahl is an authorized repairer for Crosby IP clamps. This certified repairer status indicates a formal technical partnership for the repair and maintenance of Crosby-branded lifting hardware, ensuring regulatory compliance and customer support.
• AIRTOXminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAIRTOX is listed among the EPI brands distributed by Carl Stahl, alongside Uvex Heckel, FHB, KASK, Lemaitre, Puma Safety, Plano.
• Uvex HeckelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUvex Heckel is listed among the EPI brands distributed by Carl Stahl.
• LemaitreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLemaitre is listed among the EPI brands distributed by Carl Stahl.
• Puma SafetyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPuma Safety is listed among the EPI brands distributed by Carl Stahl.
• PlanominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlano is listed among the EPI brands distributed by Carl Stahl, specifically professional tool storage boxes.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Petzl: Petzl is a direct peer and also a current distribution partner of Carl Stahl. Both companies supply harnesses, lanyards, fall arresters, and rope-access PPE to industrial, construction, and rescue professionals, addressing identical customer use cases.
• Gunnebo Industries: Gunnebo Industries is a direct peer in lifting and material handling hardware, including hoists, clamps, and rigging components. Closely comparable product portfolio and customer overlap with Carl Stahl's lifting/handling division.
• Tractel: Tractel is a direct peer providing lifting equipment, fall protection, and PPE across construction, industrial, and energy markets. Closely comparable because both companies distribute/manufacture hoists, fall arrest systems, and safety equipment to similar enterprise customers.
• Crosby Group: Crosby is a direct peer in lifting and rigging hardware (shackles, hooks, lifting clamps). Carl Stahl is an authorized Crosby IP clamp repairer, demonstrating tight functional overlap in chain, cable, and rigging product lines serving the same contractor customer base.
• SpanSet: SpanSet is a direct peer in lifting slings, lashing, and load-securing equipment with a similar focus on safety-rated textile and chain systems. Comparable because both companies serve the same industrial and logistics lifting use cases with safety-certified equipment.
• Columbus McKinnon: Columbus McKinnon is a direct peer manufacturing hoists, cranes, and lifting components under multiple brands. Comparable because both companies engineer and supply overhead lifting systems, chain hoists, and wire rope products for industrial buyers.

Broad incumbents

• Miller Fall Protection (Honeywell): Miller Fall Protection (part of Honeywell) is a broad incumbent in fall-arrest PPE. Comparable customer use cases and regulatory-driven safety standards, though Honeywell operates the brand as part of a much larger industrial safety portfolio.
• Konecranes: Konecranes is a broad incumbent in overhead cranes, hoists, and material handling. Comparable in product category but operates at significantly larger scale and through a service-led model that overlaps with Carl Stahl's lifting division.
• Demag (Terex): Demag (within Terex) is a broad incumbent in industrial cranes, hoists, and drives. Comparable product overlap in hoists and crane components but at much larger scale and as part of a diversified industrial portfolio.
• 3M Fall Protection: 3M Fall Protection (formerly Capital Safety / Protecta / DBI-SALA) is a broad incumbent in the same PPE/fall-arrest category Carl Stahl distributes into via IKAR and Petzl. Comparable end-customer use cases (working at height) but 3M operates across a much wider safety portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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