Manufacturer of custom-built multidirectional sideloaders, heavy-duty industrial trucks and special-purpose equipment for long, heavy and bulky goods
HUBTEX Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG
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About HUBTEX
HUBTEX Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Fulda, was founded in 1981 and manufactures custom-built industrial trucks, multidirectional sideloaders and special-purpose equipment for long, heavy and bulky goods. HUBTEX begins where the manufacturers of standard equipment stop: the vehicles are tailored to the specific conditions of each plant or warehouse and produced in Fulda-West. The portfolio includes electric multidirectional sideloaders with lifting capacities of up to 35 t, multidirectional counterbalance forklifts, heavy-duty compact forklifts, GTR and GTT transport vehicles for precast concrete parts, platform and rail-mounted transporters for loads over 20 t, glass transport systems, tool changers, and combined intralogistics and assembly systems for aircraft manufacturing. The vehicles are available with diesel, gas, electric and hybrid drives, with HUBTEX relying on electric drives for almost 40 years. Key customer industries include steel and metal service centers, automotive, aerospace, building materials, glass, plastics, paper, foundries, and wind and solar energy. With around 450 employees at the Fulda site and subsidiaries in North America, Australia, the United Kingdom, France, BeLux, Austria and the Czech Republic, the company serves customers in over 35 countries. The HUBTEX Group also includes Genkinger (Münsingen), stabau (Meschede) and DIMOS (Petersberg).
- Site
- Fulda
- Processes
- Manufacture of special industrial trucks, sideloaders and special-purpose equipment (custom-built, Service, maintenance, repairs, general overhauls, conversions, retrofits, Remote maintenance / remote servicing (HUBTEX diagnostic system HDS), Equipment safety inspections, emissions tests, inspection of personnel protection systems,, Spare parts service (original and exchange parts, factory-reconditioned), Workshop service: repairs, retrofits, reconditioning, general overhauls, conversions, Warehouse planning and complete intralogistics solutions (racking system + vehicle), Welding work (producer qualification according to DIN EN ISO 3834-2, DIN 18800-7 Class E, EN 1090
- Materials
- Steel, Lead batteries, Lithium-ion batteries, Polyurethane (wheels/tires), Polyurethane, Electric drive, Hybrid drive (electric/diesel), Diesel with oxidation catalyst and particulate filter
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2008, Producer qualification for welding DIN EN ISO 3834-2 / DIN 18800-7 Class E /, Sicher mit System (BGHM, since 2012), ISO 9001, DIN EN ISO 3834-2 (welding), EN 1090 EXC 3, Sicher mit System (BGHM)
- Founded
- 1981
- Employees
- ca. 450 (site
- 01
Consulting and warehouse planning
- 02
Vehicle development (mechanical engineering and electrical engineering)
- 03
Steel processing and welding work
- 04
Assembly of the special-purpose vehicles
- 05
Safety inspection and final control
- 06
Delivery
- 07
Maintenance, full service and spare parts supply
Materials and Drive Technologies
Steel
Main material for vehicle frames and central components, almost fully recyclable
Lithium-ion batteries
Battery technology for applications with higher operating hours, avoiding heavy metals such as cobalt wherever possible
Lead batteries
To date the most commonly used battery technology, almost fully recyclable
Polyurethane
Material for wheels and tires of industrial trucks
Electric drive
Preferred drive for almost 40 years, protects personnel from emissions and saves up to 25% energy with energy-efficient controllers and the HX steering system
Hybrid drive (electric/diesel)
Introduced in 2013, combines electric and diesel drives for demand-based energy use
Diesel with oxidation catalyst and particulate filter
Current DQ-X generation with three drive modes (Eco, Sensitive, Speed) to reduce emissions and consumption
Vehicles and Components
Inside the production
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of special industrial trucks, sideloaders and special-purpose equipment (custom-builtAssembly | – | – | 1.5 t – 20.0 t | – | Stahl |
| Service, maintenance, repairs, general overhauls, conversions, retrofitsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Remote maintenance / remote servicing (HUBTEX diagnostic system HDS)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Equipment safety inspections, emissions tests, inspection of personnel protection systems,Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Spare parts service (original and exchange parts, factory-reconditioned)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Batteries and chargers, Tires and wheels, Hydraulic hoses, Wear parts |
| Workshop service: repairs, retrofits, reconditioning, general overhauls, conversionsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Warehouse planning and complete intralogistics solutions (racking system + vehicle)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Welding work (producer qualification according to DIN EN ISO 3834-2, DIN 18800-7 Class E, EN 1090Joining | – | – | – | – | Stahl |
| Vehicle development and mechanical engineering (mechanical engineering and electric technology)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Reconditioning / refurbishing of used equipment (general overhaul incl. frame, motors,Assembly | – | – | – | – | Stahl, Batteries (lead, lithium-ion) |
22 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multidirectional Sideloader (Phoenix & ESTL Series) | HUBTEX Phoenix, ESTL | – | Lifting height up to 551 in; load capacity up to 77,000 lbs | – | Fulda, Germany (manufacture) |
| Multidirectional Forklift (Flux Series) | HUBTEX Flux | – | Load capacity up to 15,400 lbs; 360° HX steering | – | Fulda, Germany |
| Multidirectional Sideloader | HUBTEX 2840 | – | Modular concept, 4 stand-up cabin/chassis variants | – | – |
| Electric Multidirectional Sideloader | HUBTEX | – | up to 35 t load capacity in narrow aisles | – | Fulda |
| Electric Multidirectional Counterbalanced Forklift | HUBTEX | – | up to 7 t load capacity | – | Fulda |
| Electric Heavy Duty Compact Forklift | HUBTEX | – | up to 30 t load capacity in confined spaces | – | Fulda |
| Reach Truck | HUBTEX | – | up to 6 t load capacity, narrow aisles | – | – |
| GTR Inloader (Internal Loader) | HUBTEX GTR | – | up to 88,000 lbs; electric, diesel or gas drive; 4 hydraulic clamps | – | – |
| GTT Frame Transporter | HUBTEX GTT | – | up to 110,000 lbs; very small turning radius | – | – |
| Glass Transport System | HUBTEX | – | Glass handling up to 20 t | – | – |
| Tool Changer | HUBTEX | – | Heavy tools up to 65 t | – | – |
| Platform Transporter and Rail-mounted Trucks | HUBTEX | – | Heavy-duty over 20 t; AGV-ready | – | – |
| Long Goods Order Picking Vehicle | HUBTEX | – | Long goods of all kinds in narrow aisles | – | – |
| Sheet Picking Vehicle | HUBTEX | – | Sheet panels and doors in narrow aisles | – | – |
| Air Cargo Vehicle (ULD Handling) | HUBTEX | – | – | – | – |
| Aircraft Construction Vehicle (combined intralogistics and assembly systems) | HUBTEX | – | – | – | – |
| Four-way Forklift | HUBTEX DQ-X | – | Diesel with oxidation catalyst and particulate filter; drive modes Eco, Sensitive, Speed | 2020 | Fulda |
| Hybrid Sideloader | HUBTEX | – | Electric and diesel drive combined | 2013 | Fulda |
| Forklift Attachments (rotators, custom tools, fork positioners, timber grapples) | stabau GmbH | – | – | – | Meschede, Germany |
| Lifting and Handling Technology / Special Machines | Genkinger GmbH | – | – | – | Münsingen, Germany |
| Modular Vehicle Concepts / Sector-specific Transport Solutions | DIMOS Maschinenbau GmbH | – | – | – | Petersberg, Germany |
| Sensory Aisle Entry Assistant | HUBTEX | – | Automatic centering before entering the aisle | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Certifications
HUBTEX produces according to ISO 9001 with producer qualification for welding according to DIN EN ISO 3834-2, DIN 18800-7 Class E and EN 1090 EXC 3. After the production process, all equipment undergoes comprehensive safety-related inspections; the occupational safety management system has been certified since 2012 with the "Sicher mit System" (Safe with System) seal of the BGHM.
| Evidence | Fulda |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| DIN EN ISO 3834-2 (welding) | |
| EN 1090 EXC 3 | |
| Sicher mit System (BGHM) |
History
- 1981
Foundation of HUBTEX Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG; initially in a small hall in Petersberg
- 1982
Move to the newly built production site in the Fulda-West industrial area
- seit 2012
"Sicher mit System" (Safe with System) seal of the BGHM for the occupational safety management system
- 2013
Presentation of the newly developed hybrid sideloader (electric/diesel drive)
- 2015
Introduction and optimization of energy-efficient controllers in the electric multidirectional sideloaders
- 2020
Presentation of the revised four-way forklift generation DQ-X
- ohne Jahr
100% integration of the US general importer Design Storage & Handling (DSH) as HUBTEX North America