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This section provides an overview for lifting equipment as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 17 lifting equipment manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked lifting equipment companies as of August, 2026: 1.Bison Lifting Equipment, 2.Elephant Lifting Products, 3.Lifting & Material Handling.
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Lifting equipment refers to metal fittings designed to handle the loads required for suspending, moving, or securing goods and materials.
Available in various sizes and capacities, lifting equipment ranges from simple kitchen ladle hangers to complex slinging equipment used in crane operations across construction and civil engineering fields.
Specifically designed for hospital use, fixed lifting equipment, such as those used for hanging curtain rails, typically features a V-shaped design to evenly distribute the load on ceiling boards, essential in areas like hospital beds.
Lifting equipment is found in everyday applications, including S-shaped hooks in kitchens for utensils and rags, and more specialized indoor uses like hanging hops from ceilings with eyebolts.
Materials like plastic, wire, and steel are commonly used. For heavier duties, such as in building construction sites, steel U-shaped shackles are employed to lift steel materials and transfer heavy factory materials. These shackles, available in screwed and bolted types, are vital for heavy lifting and come in various forms like hook and ring types.
The defining feature of lifting equipment is the design of its connecting parts. U-shaped shackles, which can be screwed or bolted, are standard in the industry for their reliability in lifting heavy steel materials. Hook and ring types are other common forms.
Clap-type lifting equipment is used for horizontally suspending items like steel plates. The end loops in the hoisting wires, crucial for manual securing during slinging, make them suitable for heavy material lifting.
Fixed lifting equipment, typically installed on ceilings or top surfaces with steel or wire fittings and fixing screws, serves a crucial role in safely suspending heavy items.
Lifting equipment collectively referred to as slings, includes various types like nylon slings, used when the lifted object lacks a suspension ring. These nylon slings are band-shaped, attached to hooks, and wrap around the object, allowing for flexible slinging without surface damage.
Nylon slings are advantageous for their adaptability and surface protection but require careful centering of the load to prevent rotation.
Balances, a type of lifting equipment, are used for lifting columns, panels, and large construction equipment, especially when conventional slings are insufficient or the center of gravity is unstable.
They work by hanging from a crane hook, with multiple hooks from the balance itself used to lift the object. Some balances can accommodate chain blocks or wires, enabling load rotation post-lifting.
Available in various designs, balances can lift massive objects and are integral in large-scale lifting operations.
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NMB Technologies Corporation, founded in 1951 with facilities in the USA, is a MinebeaMitsumi Group company and a manufacturer of electromechanical and semiconductor components such as small motors, backlights, sensors, and wireless technology. The company's products include cooling fans, precision small motors, mechanical bearing assemblies, battery protection components, and programmable drivers. NMB Technologies Corporation also offers custom design, engineering, and manufacturing to its customers in the automotive, robotics, medical, consumer technology, and industrial markets.
Elephant Lifting Products, founded in Gonzales, Louisiana, is a manufacturer of manual chain hoists, electric chain hoists, and pneumatic chain hoists. The company's product portfolio includes Hand Chain Hoists, Manual Chain Hoists, Lever Hoists, Pneumatic Hoists, Trolleys & Beam Crawls. Their products are used in shipyard, petrochemical, power, pulp / paper, construction, mining, offshore, and automotive industries. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation.
Ingersoll Rand Inc. is a manufacturer of flow creation and industrial products, founded in 1871, and headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina. It provides an array of compressors, from centrifugal to gas, reciprocating, high-pressure, and oil-free options. Additionally, it offers BOP handling systems, balancers, hoists, winches, and barring motors. Its services encompass replacement and repair, catering to various industries such as aerospace, construction, electronics, and power generation. The company quality management is reflected in ISO 9001 certification across most manufacturing facilities, and its products conform to international standards like ATEX, CE, DNV, and ABS.
Duff-Norton is a division of Columbus McKinnon Corp and was originally founded in 1883, now headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Duff-Norton is an automation machinery manufacturer for aerospace, defense, automotive, entertainment, pharmaceutical, food processing, paper, energy, rail/road, and energy supply industries. Duff-Norton manufactures standard and customer-designed screw jacks (mechanical actuators), linear actuators (electro-mechanical actuators), modulator actuators, swivel joints, electric cylinders, rotary unions (rotating joints), acme and ball screws, nuts and rail maintenance equipment to customers globally.
Bison Lifting Equipment, established in 1988 and headquartered in Oakland, New Jersey, USA, is a manufacturer of lifting and material handling equipment. Electric chain hoists, lever hoists, hand chain hoists, and an assortment of specially constructed jib and gantry cranes are all part of the product line. These superior products have sturdy construction, stability, and precision, which make them essential tools for an array of lifting tasks. It provides effective and secure solutions for lifting and material handling operations across a broad range of industries, including manufacturing, construction, logistics, and warehousing.
Lift-All Co., Inc., founded in 1964 with headquarters in the USA, is a manufacturer of rigging, hoisting, and crane equipment and accessories. The company's products include tie-down assemblies, sling protection, rigging hardware, load hugger cargo control straps, and winches. Lift-All Co. also designs, engineers, and manufactures custom below-the-hook lifting devices to meet client-specific requirements and are used by individual contractors, commercial operators, and manufacturers for lifting and material handling. The company's products are available to drop shippers and distributors through the company's website.
Sinotech is based in Portland, Oregon with offices in China. Sinotech is a distributor for custom-engineered electrical motors, motor components, and mechanical components manufactured in China. Sinotech’s motors include AC motors, DC motors, brushless DC motors, slotless high speed BLDC motors, stepper motors, cordless motors, gear motors, servo motors, and miniature motors. Motor components include laminations, wound coils, armature and field coils, brushes, and communicators. Mechanical components include assemblies, die castings, investment castings, sand castings, shafts, steamed metal parts, tubular metal parts, machined extrusions, plastic parts, rubber parts, and secondary processing.
Handling Concepts, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Stoke Prior Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, is a manufacturer of manual handling solutions. The company offers a diverse product portfolio, including bespoke lifting equipment, below-the-hook lifting devices, and mobile lifting equipment. These handling solutions find applications in various industries, including panel boards and sheets, paper, and flexibles, and pick and packing. It aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of businesses. Additionally, it extends services like full installation of the machines, equipment training, and sales of critical spare packages.
Oz Lifting Products LLC, established in 2004 and based in Winona, Minnesota, United States, is a manufacturer of lifting and material handling equipment. The company produces various products such as chain hoists, beam trolleys, winches, and lever hoists in oil & gas, construction, mining, aviation, and automotive industries. The company also manufactures davit cranes, which are built with safety features to prevent product overload. The hoist capacities offered by the company range from 500 lbs to 1000 lbs to use in different applications.
Pewag International GmbH is a manufacturer and distributor of chains and related products for the industrial sector originally established in Klagenfurt, Kärnten, Austria, in 1479. The company primarily produces standard chains for industrial applications such as hauling or forestry, snow chains for ensuring vehicle safety in icy conditions, and tire protection chains for protecting tires in rugged environments. It also offers lifting points for securing riggings and hoists in conjunction with its selection of chains. The company chiefly serves clients in the automotive and transportation sectors.
Tiger Lifting is located in Amble, Morpeth, UK, and has been a manufacturer and distributor of material handling and lifting equipment since 1963. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and provides clamping, supra digital chips, yokes manual, and pneumatic hoisting. The company's products can withstand heavy-duty applications and ensure the efficiency of lifting operations in different industries. The company also offers 3D product drawing, user guides, bespoke lifting solutions, product documentation, and support services to customers.
Airpes is a manufacturer and supplier of heavy machine equipment and weighing systems intended for customers in the wind energy and industrial markets. The company was established in 1988 and situated at Sabadell Spain The company offers a range of products and services such as overhead cranes, lifting beams, weighing systems, load cells, and custom lifting solutions. The company is known for its engineering proficiency and allegiance to develop tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of its clients.
Toyota Material Handling is a manufacturer and distributor of forklifts and other material-handling equipment. It is headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, and was established in 1956. The company's products include electric forklifts, gas forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, and pallet jacks. It also offers services, such as parts and services, financing, and training. The company also offers other material handling equipment, such as pallet jacks, order pickers, and automated guided vehicles. Toyota Material Handling products are used in multiple industries, including manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution. Toyota Material Handling is a subsidiary of Toyota Industries Corporation, a Japanese multinational conglomerate.
TAWI North America, established in Sweden in 1923, is a supplier of ergonomic lifting solutions. The company offers lifting equipment like vacuum lifters, hoists, and cranes, designed to streamline material handling processes across various industries. Driven by a devotion to creating safe and efficient workplaces, TAWI North America provides lifting solutions that reduce the risk of injuries and improve productivity. Their products cater to manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare sectors, enabling workers to handle heavy loads with ease.
Ranking as of August 2026
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bison Lifting Equipment |
11.0%
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| 2 | Elephant Lifting Products |
9.4%
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| 3 | Lifting & Material Handling |
9.3%
|
| 4 | NMB Technologies Corporation |
7.6%
|
| 5 | Duff-Norton |
7.0%
|
| 6 | Lift-All Co., Inc. |
6.8%
|
| 7 | Martec Co., Ltd. |
6.0%
|
| 8 | Oz Lifting Products LLC |
5.9%
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| 9 | Tiger Lifting |
5.3%
|
| 10 | TAWI North America |
4.6%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the lifting equipment page as of August 2026. 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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7 | 53.8% |
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United Kingdom
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1 | 7.7% |
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Japan
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1 | 7.7% |
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Austria
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1 | 7.7% |
|
Taiwan
|
1 | 7.7% |
|
Spain
|
1 | 7.7% |
|
Sweden
|
1 | 7.7% |
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