hoist equipment suppliers

What hoist equipment suppliers does

Hoist Equipment Suppliers, trading as Alan Whyte & Sons Lifting Equipment Ltd, is an Ireland-based private limited company founded in 2008 and headquartered in Colbinstown, Co. Kildare. It supplies lifting, hoisting, and material-handling equipment — including DELTA-brand electric chain hoists, G80/G100 chains, ATEX-rated equipment, height-safety products, slings, and ropes — to commercial and industrial customers in Ireland. The business is a small privately-held industrial distributor with no disclosed external funding and operates as a single-country SME.

The company's revenue model combines transactional equipment sales with a services layer that includes equipment hire, statutory inspection and load testing (with issuance of GA1 Certificates of Inspection & Thorough Examination), repair and re-certification, safety training, and bespoke fabrication. Distribution runs through an e-commerce storefront serving both business and individual buyers alongside direct sales engagement, with a "10% off your first order" promotion used as an acquisition lever. Compliance expertise, particularly around ATEX and GA1 inspection regimes, is positioned as a core capability and a recurring-revenue anchor, though a self-reported 98% customer satisfaction metric is unverified. Customer base is fragmented across SMB and occasional consumer buyers with no named anchor accounts, and the company has not disclosed headcount, revenue, or growth metrics.

Name

hoist equipment suppliers

Legal name

Alan Whyte & Sons Lifting Equipment Ltd

Website

https://hoistequip.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hoist Equipment Suppliers is an Ireland-based B2B distributor of lifting, hoisting, and material-handling equipment, plus hire, inspection, repair, training, and fabrication services, serving industrial customers since 2008.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lifting and Hoisting Equipment

NAICS

Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423810), Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4234), Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Hoists (Electric, Manual & Pneumatic) (IMAHAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lifting Accessories & Rigging (Slings, Shackles, Hooks, Spreaders) (IMAHAJAI), Crane & Hoist Components (Wire Rope, Chain, Drums, Sheaves, Motors, Controls) (IMAHAJAK), Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE), Lifting & Hoisting Rental & Leasing (IMAHAJAN)

Keywords

• Industrial lifting equipment
• Hoisting equipment supply
• Material handling equipment
• Height safety equipment
• Load restraint products

Headquarters

HQ city

Colbinstown

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: E-commerce sales of lifting and hoisting equipment including chains, hoists, slings, shackles, wire rope, height safety equipment, and materials handling products. Revenue generated from one-time product purchases with prices ranging from under €10 to over €2,000 per item.
2. Equipment Hire: Hire of lifting and material handling equipment for short-term or project-based needs. Part of specialist hire and supply services.
3. Inspection & Testing Services: Inspection and load testing services for lifting equipment compliance. GA1 Certificates of Thorough Examination issued in accordance with Irish Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Regulations.
4. Repair & Re-Certification: Repair and re-certification services for lifting equipment, extending equipment life and ensuring continued compliance.
5. Safety Training: Safety training services established as a leading training provider in the Irish market.
6. Fabrication: Custom fabrication services for lifting equipment and bespoke solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Hoist Equipment Suppliers distributes certified lifting, hoisting, and material-handling equipment to industrial and commercial customers across Ireland. The product range includes DELTA-brand electric chain hoists, Grade 80/100 chains and components, webbing and round slings, wire rope, shackles, load restraints, ATEX-certified explosion-protected hoists, and height safety equipment. The company complements product supply with services covering equipment hire, inspection and load testing (GA1 certification), repair and re-certification, safety training, and custom fabrication.

Product overview

Hoist Equipment Suppliers operates as a single-product industrial equipment company offering a comprehensive portfolio of certified lifting, hoisting, and material handling equipment alongside related services. The product range centres on DELTA-brand electric chain hoists (including the DTS dual-speed, DTY manual trolley, and DTD motorised trolley series), Grade 80/100 chains and components, ATEX-certified explosion-protected equipment, height safety systems (fall arrest blocks, lanyards, harnesses), webbing and round slings, and soft/wire rope products. The company also provides value-added services including equipment hire, inspection and load testing, repair and re-certification, safety training, and custom fabrication, positioning it as a full-service provider for industrial lifting solutions across Ireland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DELTA DTS 2T 6M Single Fall Dual Speed Hoist Electric chain hoist with dual speed functionality, 2-ton lifting capacity, and 6-meter lifting height featuring single fall configuration; targeted at industrial lifting operations.
• DELTA DTY 1T 6M Single Speed Hoist with Manual Trolley Electric chain hoist with single speed operation, 1-ton capacity, 6-meter lifting height, and push-type manual trolley for traverse movement; designed for industrial lifting applications.
• DELTA DTD 1T 6M Single Speed Hoist with Motorised Trolley Electric chain hoist with single speed operation, 1-ton capacity, 6-meter lifting height, and electric motorised trolley for automated traverse; intended for industrial lifting setups requiring powered horizontal movement.
• 20T 10M EWL Round Sling Heavy-duty round sling with 20-ton working load limit and 10-meter effective working length; designed for industrial lifting applications.
• 10m Wire Rope Retractable Fall Arrest Block Retractable fall arrest block with 10-meter wire rope for personal fall protection in height safety applications; available in lengths from 3.5m to 70m.
• Grade 80 Chain 10mm Grade 80 alloy steel chain, 10mm size, sold per metre; certified for lifting applications with high tensile strength and durability.
• Grade 80 Clevis Grab Hook 10mm Grade 80 clevis grab hook for 10mm chain, designed for transport industry load tying applications with direct connection capability.
• Grade 80 Chain Slings Complete Grade 80 chain slings for overhead lifting applications, certified and inspected for safety compliance.
• Scaffold Hook Height Safety Scaffold hook for height safety applications, designed for secure attachment to scaffolding and structural elements.
• Fall Arrest Block Webbing 2.8m Mini webbing fall arrest block with 2.8-meter length, retractable seat belt type safety device; also available in 3.5m and 6m variants.
• Lanyard Complete with Shock Absorber Karabiner & Scaffold Hook Full lanyard assembly including shock absorber, karabiners at each end, and scaffold hook; restraint lanyards in rope and webbing finish available on request.
• ATEX Hoist Equipment Explosion-protected hoist equipment certified for use in ATEX zones, designed for safe operation in high-risk industrial environments with explosive atmospheres.
• Hire of Lifting & Material Handling Equipment Specialist hire service for lifting and material handling equipment, providing equipment rental solutions across Ireland for short-term or project-based needs.
• Inspection & Load Testing Thorough examination and load testing services for lifting equipment, ensuring compliance with Irish Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Regulations, including issuance of GA1 Certificates of Thorough Examination.
• Repair & Re-Certification Repair and re-certification services for lifting equipment, conducted by qualified service engineers to restore equipment to safe operating condition.
• Safety Training Safety training services for equipment operators and personnel, positioning the company as a leading training provider in the Irish lifting equipment sector.
• Fabrication Custom fabrication services for lifting and hoisting equipment, transforming customer requirements into bespoke solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% Positive customer satisfaction

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DELTA (Delta Hoists)coreOthersPrimary supplier of branded lifting equipment including electric chain hoists (DTS, DTY, DTD, DEH series), lever hoists, and other Delta industrial lifting products. DELTA branded products featured prominently across product catalog including chain slings, webbing slings, and accessories.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bishop Lifting Products: US-headquartered lifting and rigging distributor with chain, sling, hoist, and shackle product lines plus inspection services. Closely comparable on product mix and recurring testing/certification services.
• Modulift: Specialist manufacturer/distributor of below-the-hook lifting equipment including modular spreader beams and lifting slings. Comparable niche focus on engineered lifting solutions and B2B industrial distribution.
• Tractel: Global manufacturer/distributor of lifting, hoisting, and height-safety equipment including hoists, slings, fall-protection, and load-arrest products. Closely comparable in ATEX-certified equipment, height-safety categories, and recurring inspection/training services.
• Mennens: European lifting and rigging equipment distributor offering chains, hoists, slings, and on-site inspection services. Comparable product breadth, B2B wholesale motion, and recurring inspection-led services.
• Certex Lifting UK: UK & Ireland-focused lifting equipment distributor supplying chains, hoists, slings, and shackles with associated inspection and testing services. Directly comparable as a regional wholesale distributor of certified lifting gear with an attached services model.

Broad incumbents

• Konecranes: Global crane and lifting equipment manufacturer and service provider. Overlaps on hoists and material-handling equipment categories, with a much broader portfolio and a service-led inspection/maintenance model.
• The Crosby Group: Global manufacturer of rigging and lifting accessories including shackles, hooks, slings, and chains. Directly overlaps on the lifting accessories categories that anchor the Hoist Equipment Suppliers catalog.
• RUBIX (formerly Brammer Buck & Hickman): Pan-European industrial equipment distributor carrying bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and lifting/rigging products. Competes with Hoist Equipment Suppliers on lifting product distribution to industrial customers with broader multi-category procurement capability.
• Gunnebo Industries: Manufacturer and distributor of lifting, rigging, and material-handling equipment including hoists, slings, and load-securing products. Comparable on product mix and B2B industrial customer base.
• Columbus McKinnon: Major global lifting solutions company manufacturing hoists, cranes, rigging, and material-handling products, and operating a network of distributors. Broad incumbent with overlapping product lines including electric chain hoists and rigging components that Hoist Equipment Suppliers distributes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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