Verified Nov 2026
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Gescher, North Rhine-Westphalia
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Since 1901
Ruthmann manufactures and distributes aerial work platforms, truck-mounted lifts, crawler lifts and spider lifts, including its STEIGER and ECOLINE truck-mounted platforms and BLUELIFT crawler lifts. The company is headquartered in Gescher-Hochmoor, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and was founded in 1901. It employs between 500 and 1,000 people and is privately held. Its products serve the construction, utilities and landscaping industries. In September 2026 the company reported that Wörle was using five STEIGER units to build what it described as the world's tallest wind turbine.
Ruthmann at a glance
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
1901
Headquarters
Gescher, North Rhine-Westphalia
Certifications
ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
64
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Construction
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
64
Named foreign suppliers
11
Top origins
Germany · Italy · Belgium · Mexico
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Ruthmann.
What this tells a buyer
No customs data is available for the company, and its most recent reported development is a September 2026 announcement that a Danish rental company is investing in one of Europe's few 100-meter aerial work platforms.
The company's listed product lines include STEIGER and ECOLINE truck-mounted aerial platforms, BLUELIFT crawler lifts and spider lifts, and it holds ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certifications.
Ruthmann is a privately held firm with 500 to 1,000 employees that also distributes partner brands such as VERSALIFT and France Elévateur in Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
125 years in operation (founded 1901).
Holds ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Ruthmann manufactures and distributes aerial work platforms, truck-mounted lifts, crawler lifts and spider lifts, including its STEIGER and ECOLINE truck-mounted platforms and BLUELIFT crawler lifts. The company is headquartered in Gescher-Hochmoor, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and was founded in 1901. It employs between 500 and 1,000 people and is privately held. Its products serve the construction, utilities and landscaping industries. In September 2026 the company reported that Wörle was using five STEIGER units to build what it described as the world's tallest wind turbine.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1901 |
Headquarters | Gescher, North Rhine-Westphalia |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Certifications | ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Ruthmann makes
The company's listed product lines include STEIGER and ECOLINE truck-mounted aerial platforms, BLUELIFT crawler lifts and spider lifts, and it holds ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Interior, Sheet Metal, Assembly, Welding, Rubber, Steel (source: ruthmann.de).
Certifications
Ruthmann is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 45001 — ruthmann.de
ISO 9001 — ruthmann.de
Trade and customs footprint
No customs data is available for the company, and its most recent reported development is a September 2026 announcement that a Danish rental company is investing in one of Europe's few 100-meter aerial work platforms. US customs bill-of-lading records list 64 inbound shipments across 11 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Italy · Belgium · Mexico.
Latest developments
2026-09-24 — Dänischer Vermieter investiert in eine der wenigen 100-Meter-Hubarbeitsbühnen Europas – Ruthmann Hersteller für Arbeitsbühnen (ruthmann.de)
2026-09-21 — Wörle is relying on five RUTHMANN STEIGER® units for the construction of the world’s tallest wind turbine – Ruthmann Hersteller für Arbeitsbühnen (ruthmann.de)
2026-04-29 — GRUPO ROXU übernimmt dritten RUTHMANN STEIGER® T 900 HF auf der SMOPYC 2026 – Ruthmann Hersteller für Arbeitsbühnen (ruthmann.de)
2026-03-06 — RUTHMANN Holdings GmbH: Stefan Hartung übernimmt Gebietsverkaufsleitung Ostdeutschland – Ruthmann Hersteller für Arbeitsbühnen (ruthmann.de)
2025-11-14 — Construction progress on the new service hall in Renningen – Ruthmann Hersteller für Arbeitsbühnen (ruthmann.de)
2025-11-06 — RUTHMANN überträgt CARGOLOADER-Know-how an Fahrzeugbau Heimann – Ruthmann Hersteller für Arbeitsbühnen (ruthmann.de)
Company details
Ruthmann is a privately held firm with 500 to 1,000 employees that also distributes partner brands such as VERSALIFT and France Elévateur in Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland. Ruthmann was founded in 1901, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Gescher, North Rhine-Westphalia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 125 years in operation (founded 1901). Holds ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Ruthmann do?
Ruthmann manufactures and distributes aerial work platforms, truck-mounted lifts, crawler lifts and spider lifts, including its STEIGER and ECOLINE truck-mounted platforms and BLUELIFT crawler lifts. The company is headquartered in Gescher-Hochmoor, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and was founded in 1901. It employs between 500 and 1,000 people and is privately held. Its products serve the construction, utilities and landscaping industries. In September 2026 the company reported that Wörle was using five STEIGER units to build what it described as the world's tallest wind turbine.
Where is Ruthmann headquartered?
Ruthmann is headquartered in Gescher, North Rhine-Westphalia (4 Von-Galen-Strasse, Gescher, North Rhine-Westphalia, 48712).
When was Ruthmann founded?
Ruthmann was founded in 1901.
How big is Ruthmann?
Ruthmann has an estimated 500-1,000 employees.
What certifications does Ruthmann hold?
Ruthmann lists ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Ruthmann import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 64 inbound shipments for Ruthmann, with top origins including Germany · Italy · Belgium · Mexico.
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