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This section provides an overview for lifting columns as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 33 lifting columns manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked lifting columns companies as of December, 2024: 1.L.B. Bohle Maschinen und Verfahren GmbH, 2.X2 Technology, 3.Columbus McKinnon Corporation.
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A lifting column is a device designed for vertical adjustment, capable of being operated either electrically or manually.
This device operates on two main principles: electrical and manual. The electric models use a motor and gearbox for precise height control, often featuring a remote control or switch operation for quick adjustments. Manual models, conversely, rely on a handle or crank for adjustments, offering a more economical but slower operation.
Utilized across various settings such as office environments for adjustable desks, in factories, medical and care facilities, and for product display stands, lifting columns are composed of a telescoping column, a lifting mechanism, a stable base, and often a tabletop or platform. Their benefits include customizable height settings, enhanced ergonomic work conditions, minimized health risks, efficient use of space, and availability in multiple designs to suit different applications.
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Columbus McKinnon Corporation, founded in 1875 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a manufacturer of intelligent motion products used for automation, conveyance, lifting, and linear motion. Its product range includes handheld transmitters, flexible chain conveyors, lever hoists, industrial linear actuators, and pallet systems used in several industries, including aerospace, entertainment, automotive, metals production, and pharmaceutical. The company is ISO 9001 certified and has manufacturing facilities across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America. It has several brands, including STAHL Crane Systems, Dorner Conveyors, Duff-Norton, Magnetek, and Unified Industries.
Isotech was founded in 182 and is headquartered in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. Isotech is a manufacturer’s representative and distributor of proprietary mechanical and electromechanical products to the industrial, medical, and military OEM and in-plant markets. Some of Isotech’s products include linear slide assemblies & rail sets, shock/vibration mounts & pads, linear bushings & shafting, telescoping lifting columns, positioning stages, air bearings, gas springs/air cylinders, motorized positioning tables, laser marking cutting systems, foamed aluminum/metal/composites, stamped metal, noise control products, and belt driven actuators.
SaintyCo., founded in China more than 20 years ago, is a manufacturer of pharmaceutical machines. The company has more than 18 members (partners and factories) and owns 07 Brands. The machines manufactured by the company meet European standards and are reasonably priced. The company is also specialized in pharmaceutical & and cosmetic, chocolate & and candy, foodstuff processing and packaging equipment. Along with medium and large sizes, single rotary and double-sided rotary tablet presses, the tablet presses series also offers compact R&D single and bi-layer tablet presses. It's whole line of products has received the CE certification.
Senieer, a company founded in 1998, is a pharmaceutical equipment manufacturer headquartered in China. The company specializes in the design and production of various pharmaceutical machinery and equipment. Its main products include hammer mill, high-shear mixer, fluid Bed Dryer, and fluid bed processor. The company's products find applications in the pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries. It manufactures machinery in accordance with international standards, such as GMP, cGMP, and US FDA, ensuring product durability and longevity.
RK Rose+Krieger GmbH was founded in 1972, in Germany as a manufacturer of components and system solutions for automation technology. The company offers linear technology with Linear units, lifting columns, electrical cylinders, and controls along with Tube Connection Systems with plastic Light Clamps, Aluminum Solid Clamps, and Stainless Steel Robust Clamps. The Modular technology they have consists of various workstation systems and the core product in the Profile Technology range is the BLOCAN Aluminium Profile System which has multiple applications where you can install profiles without prior machining. These products serve the Packaging industry, Intralogistics, Medical, Pharmaceutical, and Semiconductor Technology.
Jiecang is a ISO 9001 certified Chinese manufacturer of linear motion systems that was established in Xinchang, Zhejiang in 2000. The company primarily produces linear motion systems for industrial automation, medical devices, and smart agriculture. It also offers intelligent furniture such as height-adjustable desks and beds, as well as control accessories for its portfolio products. The company provides custom design and engineering services, as well as additional technical support for unique client projects.
TiMOTION was founded in 2005 in Taiwan as a manufacturer of electric motion systems. The company's product range includes Electric Linear Actuators, and lifting columns for vertical movement of equipment related to offices, industry, and medical. There is also Standing Desk Motor Kit along with gear motors compatible with control boxes and power sources and other related accessories available that are required to complete the electric systems. There are linear actuator controllers with designs for hand controls, foot switches, and wireless remotes. The markets that benefit from these products are the healthcare industry, home and office automation, and industrial motion.
Started in 2007, with Head Quarter in Andhra Pradesh, India, Plant Automation Technology is a global B2B media/marketing firm that offers services to companies in the automation and manufacturing industry. They provide email marketing, event marketing, social media marketing, search engine optimization, and e-newsletters. This platform unites buyers, sellers, manufacturers, and service providers in one place and they are also available for comprehensive profile listing, research analysis, marketing strategies, banner ads, product specs, and. interviews/experts talk. They provide the products in different categories and they conduct trade shows, conferences/workshops, and industrial summits.
HAWE Hydraulik, founded in 1949, is a manufacturer and retailer of hydraulic machinery, machine tools, and metalworking equipment based in Hannover, Germany. The company’s product portfolio includes electronics, hydraulic units, hydraulic pumps, and engineering systems. Their equipment is used in medical technology, wind turbines, machine tools, and presses. HAWE also offers comprehensive customer services for its products and systems, including training, a service center, emergency help, spare parts & special service.
L.B. Bohle Maschinen und Verfahren GmbH, established in 1981 and headquartered in Ennigerloh, Germany, is a manufacturer of machines and processes for pharmaceutical solid dosage production. The company offers machines and processes tailored for tablet manufacture, including weighing, granulation, and handling systems. Its continuous manufacturing system, QbCon, provides customized solutions for coated tablet production. The company's services include technical support, spare parts, and machine upgrades, providing solutions for pharmaceutical production needs.
Thomson Industries, headquartered in the United States, is a global manufacturer of motion control solutions since 1936. They have been one of the forerunners in the motion technology industry with products supplying optimized motion solutions to a broad range of industries and application areas including factory automation, medical, aerospace and defense, and more. The company merged with Regal Rexnord in 2023 as a key business in the automation and specialty platform. As part of Regal Rexnord, they are even more equipped to provide complete system solutions through their control, drive, power transmission and precision linear motion technologies.
Ewellix is based in Göteborg, Sweden, and is a manufacturer of linear motion and actuation solutions originally founded in 1968 as SKF Motion Technologies before being acquired by Triton Partners in 2018. The company’s products include ball and roller screws, lifting columns, and linear guides. These are mainly used by clients in the medical device production, automated assembly design, and mobile machinery markets. The company also offers training events, tool guides, and machine performance optimization software.
Linak U.S. Inc., founded in 1976 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, is a manufacturer of electric linear actuator solutions. The company's products include lifting columns, control boxes, and software for the control of its products and systems, including smart office desk tracking systems, Actuator Connect, and OneConnect to troubleshoot its products and systems remotely. It offers solutions for material handling systems, agricultural feed systems, and wheeled homecare beds, and serves industries that include construction, wastewater handling, and solar energy.
GeMinG Co., Ltd. is a Chinese electric linear actuator manufacturer that was established in Ningbo, Zhejiang in 2008. The company produces miniature linear actuators for small scale automation, as well as standard linear actuators for industrial machinery. It also offers lifting columns for height adjustable machinery or workbenches, and control boxes for linear actuator systems. The company’s products are used mainly by its clients in the smart home and solar energy markets, as well as in the industrial manufacturing sector.
LINAK, established in 1907, is a manufacturer and supplier of electric linear actuator solutions headquartered in Nordborg, Denmark LINAK offers a wide range of linear actuators, lifting columns, dual actuators, control units, and accessories under the MEDLINE & CARELINE, DESKLINE, TECHLINE, and HOMELINE product segments. It also supplies various accessories for its products including flange mounting brackets, batteries, BlueTooth adapter beds, and service data tools. These products are used for multiple applications in healthcare, agriculture, comfort furniture, office interiors, or industrial automation.
MOVETEC, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Denmark, is a manufacturer and supplier of motion control and automation technology solutions. The company specializes in providing a diverse range of products, including linear actuators, electric cylinders, and drive systems and it serves a wide array of industries, offering technology to sectors such as manufacturing, automotive, and logistics. Its motion control and automation solutions are used in optimizing processes and increasing efficiency, controling precise movements, and helping to automation and precision.
BIBUS INDIA Pvt Ltd. was founded in 2012 and is a distributor of pneumatic, hydraulic, mechatronic, and environmental technology equipment and accessories headquartered in Bangalore, India. The company offers a complete line of motion technology components, including controllers, motors, sensors, clutches, and linear actuators. It also provides air pumps, diaphragm blowers for wastewater treatment systems, and other electro-hydraulic products. It is among the 32 subsidiaries of the BIBUS Group throughout Europe and Asia, serving industrial automation sectors.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | L.B. Bohle Maschinen und Verfahren GmbH |
7.7%
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| 2 | X2 Technology |
7.7%
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| 3 | Columbus McKinnon Corporation |
7.7%
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| 4 | MOVETEC |
7.7%
|
| 5 | LINAK A/S |
7.7%
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| 6 | SaintyCo. |
7.7%
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| 7 | BIBUS INDIA Pvt Ltd. |
7.7%
|
| 8 | RK ROSE+KRIEGER |
7.7%
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| 9 | LINAK U.S. Inc. |
7.7%
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| 10 | Ewellix |
7.7%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the lifting columns page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
China
|
4 | 40.0% |
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United States of America
|
2 | 20.0% |
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Germany
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1 | 10.0% |
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Taiwan
|
1 | 10.0% |
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Denmark
|
1 | 10.0% |
|
India
|
1 | 10.0% |
