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This section provides an overview for portable lifts as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 25 portable lift manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked portable lift companies as of February, 2025: 1.Amico Group of Companies, 2.Genie, 3.Tesis Engineering Srl.
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A portable lift is a mechanical device designed for lifting and moving objects in workplaces such as construction sites and warehouses. It facilitates working at heights and handling heavy objects efficiently without the need for scaffolding, allowing workers to operate from a stable platform. Proper training, knowledge of safety devices, emergency stop features, and regular maintenance and inspection are crucial for safe operation.
Portable lifts serve various purposes across different industries:
In warehouses, portable lifts like pallet lifters are essential for loading, unloading, and moving goods, as well as for accessing high shelves. They enhance logistics efficiency and reduce physical strain on workers.
At construction sites, portable lifts are vital for lifting materials and equipment and for providing access to elevated areas, thereby improving safety and operational efficiency.
Portable lifts are employed for maintenance tasks on power lines and communication facilities, where working at height poses significant risks. They enable efficient inspection and repair work.
In forestry and agriculture, portable lifts are used for tasks such as timber felling and fruit harvesting, providing access to high places.
Portable lifts, capable of handling loads up to approximately 1,500 kg, are constructed from durable materials like iron and stainless steel, or aluminum for lighter models. They convert energy into movement or force, enabling the lifting of loads to predetermined heights. Hydraulic systems and electric motors are commonly used as power sources.
Diverse types of portable lifts cater to specific needs:
Used for lifting and transporting pallets and heavy loads, typically featuring a hydraulic system for raising the load platform. Essential in warehouses and distribution centers.
A lift that elevates a platform for workers, used on construction sites and for maintenance tasks to provide safe, efficient access to heights.
Features an extendable boom for height adjustment, facilitating access to remote locations. Utilized in construction, communication tower maintenance, and event staging.
A manually operated lift, including manual cranes and pallet jacks, suited for small-scale operations and maneuvering in tight spaces. Known for its portability and affordability.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Barksdale, established in 1949 and headquartered in Reichelsheim, Germany, is a manufacturer of industrial control and regulator products. The comprehensive product line includes pressure, transducers, switches, temperature, level, and flow controls that offer precise monitoring, efficient regulation, and enhanced operational safety. These products find application in industries such as oil and gas, manufacturing, energy, and transportation. The company's accurate monitoring instruments optimize processes, guarantee operational efficiency, and maintain safety standards, all of which add to the smooth running of complex industrial systems.
JLG Industries, Inc. was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Pennsylvania, United States, as a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of access equipment, including aerial work platforms and telehandlers. JLG, as the primary designer and manufacturer of access equipment globally, maintains a widespread existence throughout several regions, demonstrating a unique obligation to client service. The organization provides the necessary powerful and diverse equipment and unique training and support as it recognizes its obligation to transcend the role of a mere manufacturing entity.
Spanco, Inc. is a manufacturer of material handling systems and overhead cranes established in 1979 and located in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, USA. The company offers workstation bridge cranes for lifting and moving loads within a work area, overhead cranes for handling materials in distribution or manufacturing operations, and portable gantry cranes in both powered and manual variants. It also offers jib cranes for circular work areas, and fall protection equipment such as lifeline systems for worker safety. The company’s products are mainly used by clients in the industrial manufacturing and logistics sectors.
Beacon Industries, Inc., established in 1949 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of material handling and loading dock equipment. Their product range includes dock levelers, lift tables, yard ramps, and loading ramps used in industries such as logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, and distribution centers. The productivity and safety of many industrial applications are increased thanks to their equipment, which enables safe and effective material handling.
Presto Lifts, Inc., founded in 1977 and located in Norton, Massachusetts is a manufacturer of hydraulic equipment. The company specializes in the manufacturing of lifting, tilting, stacking and pallet positioning equipment, to enhance safety and productivity in industrial and commercial sectors. The hydraulic products are sturdy, custom-made for a specific size of the space and cost-effective. The company also maintains a complete inventory of spare parts and accessories. The company provides customised turntables for residential and commercial setups. Varieties like ring-floor turntables and low-profile or roll-on turntables are customised and offered by the company.
Handicare, founded in 1986 and based in Missouri, U.S.A., is a manufacturer and supplier of home and hospital care equipment for the physically challenged and elderly people. The company's product line consists of ceiling and floor lifts, slings, manual transfer products, and bathroom safety aids, all of which are crucial for taking care of disabled persons in homes, old age homes, hospitals, and palliative care centers. The company also offers training for customers about safe patient handling techniques through clinical hubs and webinars organized by the clinicians' team.
Amico Group of Companies, established in 1981 and based in Ontario, Canada, is a manufacturer and supplier of medical equipments and solutions. Its product portfolio includes headwalls, suction and oxygen therapy, patient lifts, surgical lights, computer workstations, medical gas pipelines, medical beds, and stretchers. They are used in multiple industries such as healthcare, medical, scientific laboratory, and research. The company also offers certified products, quality control, maintenance services, research and development.
Vestil Manufacturing Corp. is a manufacturer and distributor of material handling equipment, based in Michigan since 1957. The company produces equipment for various industries such as they make floor markers, speed bumps and car stops, etc. for Facilities Maintenance. Their hoists and trollies, drum handling equipment, carts, and dollies, and industrial ladders have applications in the agricultural, manufacturing, construction, and general marketing industries. Other than that scales, casters, wheels, packaging equipment, and similar items have uses in the postal services, hospitals, restaurants, and food production companies. Overall Vestil provides a solution to manage material handling in any department.
Southworth Products, a subsidiary of Southworth International Group (SIGI), is an American manufacturer based in Portland, Maine, developing ergonomic vertical positioning equipment. The company develops vertical work positioning solutions for factory applications and distribution centers. Its material handling solutions include portable lift tables or stackers, low-profile workbench lifts, and loading dock or air cargo lifts. It also produces pallet positioners and lifters as well as container tilters. In addition, the company manufactures stainless steel lifts and equipment, along with elevating worker platforms.
Genie was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Virginia, United States, as a distributor of durable equipment, expert support, and dependable parts. Genie facilitates a seamless process for clients to order components through many channels, including phone, fax, or online platforms. The organization possesses a comprehensive parts network that facilitates shipments to various global locations, wherein nearly all orders are efficiently processed within 24 hours. The Genie product line has expanded to include man-lifts, stick booms, articulated booms, scissor lifts, and telehandlers in response to the increasing demand for material lifts and mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs).
Ranking as of February 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amico Group of Companies |
10.0%
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| 2 | Genie |
10.0%
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| 3 | Tesis Engineering Srl |
6.7%
|
| 4 | Gilani Engineering |
6.7%
|
| 5 | Verdex Equipment |
6.7%
|
| 6 | ReechCraft, Inc. |
6.7%
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| 7 | Handicare |
6.7%
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| 8 | JLG Industries, Inc. |
6.7%
|
| 9 | Terry Group Ltd. |
3.3%
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| 10 | EZ Lite Cruiser |
3.3%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the portable lift page as of February 2025. 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
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8 | 47.1% |
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Canada
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3 | 17.6% |
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Australia
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2 | 11.8% |
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United Kingdom
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2 | 11.8% |
|
Japan
|
1 | 5.9% |
|
Italy
|
1 | 5.9% |
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