5.6.6Segment

Lifting & Crane Equipment

Manufacturers of tower cranes, mobile cranes, overhead cranes, aerial work platforms, and industrial hoisting systems for construction and industrial markets.

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Overview

Lifting & Crane Equipment covers overhead traveling cranes, hoists, monorail systems, and industrial lifting equipment. At ~$9B it serves manufacturing, warehousing, and heavy-industry material movement, led by lifting specialists (Konecranes, Columbus McKinnon, Cargotec) and a fragmented base of regional crane and hoist makers.

Demand tracks industrial and infrastructure activity, with automation, smart-lifting, and safety the key technology themes. It is fragmented with active consolidation, and aftermarket service, inspection, and modernization provide attractive recurring revenue.

Market snapshot

Market size
~$9B
Growth
~5.4%CAGR (2017–22, nominal)
Companies
~320
FragmentationFragmented

U.S. Census Bureau 2022 CBP/Economic Census, NAICS 333923 (overhead traveling crane, hoist & monorail systems).

Business model & economics

Revenue model
Equipment sales plus service, inspection, and modernization
Recurring revenue
Moderate–High — recurring service and inspection
EBITDA margin
Equipment plus rich recurring service
Capex intensity
Moderate
  • Serves manufacturing and heavy-industry lifting.
  • Automation, smart-lifting, and safety key themes.
  • Service and modernization attractive recurring revenue.

M&A deal context

Moderate deal activity

Who’s acquiring

Crane & hoist majorsPE-backed lifting platformsService & component consolidators

What’s driving deals

  • Service- and modernization-driven M&A.
  • Industrial-automation and safety demand.
  • Roll-up of regional crane/hoist makers.

Verticals in this segment

  • 5.6.6.1Aerial Work Platforms & Boom Lifts

    OEMs manufacturing scissor lifts, articulating boom lifts, and telehandlers.

  • 5.6.6.2Industrial Hoists & Lifting Gear

    Producers of chain hoists, wire rope hoists, and rigging hardware.

  • 5.6.6.3Mobile & All-Terrain Cranes

    Producers of truck-mounted, rough terrain, and all-terrain crane platforms.

  • 5.6.6.4Overhead & Gantry Cranes

    Manufacturers of bridge cranes, gantry cranes, and runway systems for facilities.

  • 5.6.6.5Tower Cranes

    OEMs manufacturing top-slewing and self-erecting tower cranes for construction.

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