
Manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic hoists, crane systems and system solutions with lifting capacities up to 125 t
J.D. Neuhaus GmbH & Co. KG
Witten-Heven (DE) · France · United Kingdom · Singapore · USA · United Arab EmiratesNew on Amplifa
About J.D. Neuhaus
J.D. Neuhaus is a family-owned mechanical engineering company based in Witten-Heven, which has existed since 1745 and specialises in the development and production of pneumatic and hydraulic lifting and conveying technology. The portfolio includes air chain hoists (mini series, 125–980 kg; PROFI, 0.25–100 t), monorail hoists (EH, 10–100 t), ultra-low headroom hoists (UH, 0.5–125 t), hydraulic hoists (PROFI-H, EH hydraulic), low-headroom trolleys (LMF), Big-Bag handling systems (BBH) as well as customised crane systems and crane kits, many of them in ATEX explosion-proof versions. Services include installation, recurring inspections, modernisation, training, fleet analysis and OEM spare parts. The products are used, among others, in the automotive industry, mining, chemicals & pharmaceuticals, energy, oil & gas (offshore and onshore), shipyard and shipping industries as well as food & beverages. The company is represented worldwide in more than 90 countries and, in addition to its headquarters in Witten, operates sales companies in France, the United Kingdom, Singapore, the USA and the UAE.
- Site
- Witten-Heven
- Processes
- Air chain hoists (mini series, 125–980 kg), Air chain hoists (mini Food Grade, 125–980 kg, hygiene-compliant, ATEX Zone 2/22), Air chain hoists (PROFI series, 0.25–100 t, 100% duty cycle, ATEX), Hydraulic hoists (PROFI-H series), Pneumatic monorail hoist (EH series, 10–100 t, low headroom, ATEX, corrosion protection CP), Hydraulic monorail hoist (EH series hydraulic, explosion-proof), Ultra-low headroom hoist (UH series, 0.5–125 t), Low-headroom trolley with integrated hoist (LMF series, low headroom heights)
- Materials
- Corrosion-resistant materials (mini Food Grade), Plastic (plastic chain container), Plastic chain container, Explosion-proof versions (ATEX), Enhanced corrosion protection (CP)
- Certificates
- Recurring inspections according to national standards, Installation by service technicians/partners, Manufacturer service training
- Founded
- 1745
- Industries
- Automotive industry, Construction industry, Building materials industry, Mining, Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, Energy industry
- 01
Engineering & Design
- 02
Manufacturing & Assembly of Hoists
- 03
Installation & Commissioning
- 04
Recurring Inspections & Service
- 05
Modernisation & Retrofitting
- 06
Spare Parts Sales (OEM)
Materials & Versions
Corrosion-resistant materials (mini Food Grade)
Hygiene-compliant hoist for food & beverages, easy to clean and resistant to moisture and cleaning agents.
Plastic chain container
Plastic chain container for the mini series, optionally replaceable with a stainless steel chain bag.
Explosion-proof versions (ATEX)
Air and hydraulic hoists as well as cranes for potentially explosive areas, e.g. Zone 2/22.
Enhanced corrosion protection (CP)
Optional corrosion protection version for EH hoists under demanding environmental conditions.
Sites

Witten-Heven
DEHeadquarters / Production
- Part weight / size
- Hoists 0.125–125 t
- Materials
- Steel, stainless steel, plastic
- mini air chain hoists (125–980 kg)
- PROFI (0.25–100 t)
- EH monorail hoist (10–100 t)
- UH ultra-low headroom hoist (0.5–125 t)
- PROFI-H hydraulic hoist
- LMF low-headroom trolley
- BBH Big-Bag handling
France
FRSales company JDN France
United Kingdom
GBSales company JDN United Kingdom
Singapore
SGSales company JDN Singapore
USA
USSales company JDN USA
United Arab Emirates
AESales company JDN UAE
Hoists & Systems





Inside the production



Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air chain hoists (mini series, 125–980 kg)Assembly | – | – | 125 kg – 980 kg | – | – |
| Air chain hoists (mini Food Grade, 125–980 kg, hygiene-compliant, ATEX Zone 2/22)Assembly | – | – | 125 kg – 980 kg | – | corrosion-resistant materials |
| Air chain hoists (PROFI series, 0.25–100 t, 100% duty cycle, ATEX)Assembly | – | – | 0.25 t – 100 t | – | – |
| Hydraulic hoists (PROFI-H series)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pneumatic monorail hoist (EH series, 10–100 t, low headroom, ATEX, corrosion protection CP)Assembly | – | – | 10 t – 100 t | – | – |
| Hydraulic monorail hoist (EH series hydraulic, explosion-proof)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ultra-low headroom hoist (UH series, 0.5–125 t)Assembly | – | – | 0.5 t – 125 t | – | – |
| Low-headroom trolley with integrated hoist (LMF series, low headroom heights)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Big-Bag handling system (BBH series, one or two load hooks, synchronised lifting)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Crane systems & crane kits (customised crane systems, also ATEX)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Explosion-proof hoists & cranes (ATEX)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| BOP hoists (Blowout Preventer handling)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Chain hoists with low headroomAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Customised hoist solutions (design, planning, implementation)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Service: installation, recurring inspections, modernisation & retrofitting, service trainingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
7 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air chain hoist | J.D. Neuhaus mini | – | 125–980 kg, lifting heights 3/5/8 m | – | Witten-Heven |
| Air chain hoist | J.D. Neuhaus PROFI | – | 0.25–100 t | – | Witten-Heven |
| Air chain hoist (monorail hoist) | J.D. Neuhaus EH | – | 10–100 t | – | Witten-Heven |
| Ultra-low headroom hoist | J.D. Neuhaus UH | – | 0.5–125 t | – | Witten-Heven |
| Hydraulic hoist | J.D. Neuhaus PROFI-H | – | – | – | Witten-Heven |
| Low-headroom trolley | J.D. Neuhaus LMF | – | – | – | Witten-Heven |
| Big-Bag handling system | J.D. Neuhaus BBH | – | – | – | Witten-Heven |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
JDN offers recurring inspections of the hoists depending on the country and applicable standard, as well as installation by its own service technicians or trained partners. Service trainings enable customers and partners to maintain and repair hoists to manufacturer standard.
| Evidence | Witten-Heven |
|---|---|
| Recurring inspections according to national standards | |
| Installation by service technicians/partners | |
| Manufacturer service training |
History since 1745
- 1745
Founded by Johann Diederich Conrad Neuhaus; registered as a "Fabrickant" (manufacturer) in the master roll of the Sprockhövel Fabricke.
- Ende 18. Jh.
Heinrich Wilhelm Neuhaus (2nd generation) continues the company as an independent blacksmith shop for winch manufacturing.
- 1831
Johann Diederich II. (3rd generation) takes over as the first winch smith of the family; expansion of the winch business for locks, carts, railways and mining.
- 1883
Louis Neuhaus (4th generation) expands the mining business and invests in the first machines; construction of winches with load capacities up to 7,500 kg.
- 1905
Emma Neuhaus (4th generation) assumes responsibility for family and business after the sudden death of Louis Neuhaus.
- 1919
Max Neuhaus (5th generation) joins the company.