Personnel and Material Hoists Market Report 2026

The personnel and material hoists market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.58 billion in 2025 to $2.78 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising demand for temporary vertical transportation, increasing use of dual-purpose hoists, reliance on modular hoist designs, expansion of high-rise construction, adoption of safety-compliant hoist systems.

The personnel and material hoists market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.71 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing deployment of smart monitoring hoists, rising adoption of energy-efficient hoist systems, development of automated and connected platforms, expansion in industrial and mining vertical transport, growing innovation in mast and drive systems. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of automated hoist monitoring systems, adoption of AI-based safety and operational controls, deployment of smart vertical transportation solutions, expansion of modular hoist platforms, implementation of connected construction equipment.

The growth in construction projects is expected to drive the expansion of the personnel and material hoists market in the coming years. Construction project volume refers to the total amount of construction work carried out within a specific period, typically measured by the number, scale, and value of ongoing or completed projects. This growth is driven by rising infrastructure demand, which fuels the initiation of new projects, increases material requirements, and intensifies construction activity across regions. Personnel and material hoists are used in construction projects to safely and efficiently transport workers, tools, and materials vertically between building levels, enhancing productivity and site safety. For example, in June 2025, the Census Bureau reported that the number of privately owned dwelling units approved by building permits in the US increased by 0.2% from May, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,397,000. This illustrates how the growth in construction projects is contributing to the expansion of the personnel and material hoists market.

Key companies in the personnel and material hoists market are focused on developing innovative solutions such as rack and pinion systems to improve lifting efficiency, ensure smoother vertical movement, and enhance safety and stability during personnel and material transport in construction and industrial settings. Rack and pinion systems are mechanical setups that convert rotational motion into linear motion, enabling smooth and controlled vertical movement in hoists. For instance, in June 2025, Direct Hoist, a UK-based personnel and material hoists company, launched Electroelsa H05 for both material and personnel lifting. The system uses a rack and pinion setup suitable for transporting goods and personnel, accommodating diverse site requirements. The Electroelsa H05 has a carrying capacity of 500 kg and a maximum operational height of 160 m. It can transport goods or up to two passengers and is designed for quick and secure assembly directly from within the cage, ensuring full enclosure once installed.

In May 2024, Mazzella Companies, a US-based lifting and rigging solutions provider, acquired Piedmont Hoist & Crane for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition aimed to strengthen Mazzella’s engineering, manufacturing, and technical capabilities by integrating Piedmont’s custom-engineered hoist and crane systems. Piedmont Hoist & Crane is a US-based company specializing in overhead cranes and lifting equipment.

Major companies operating in the personnel and material hoists market are Alimak Group AB, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co. Ltd., Scanclimber, XL Industries, Fraco Products Ltd., Torgar, DeJong Hoists, Pega Hoist, Electroelsa Srl, GEDA GmbH, BetaMax Hoist, Safelift, Maber Hoist, Camac-Machinery, Direct Hoist, STROS, Raxtar, Beijing Ihurmo Industry, Ningbo Hongda Elevator Co. Ltd., Bocker Maschinenwerke GmbH.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are influencing the personnel and material hoists market by increasing costs for imported motors, control panels, mast sections, hoist cages, and safety systems required for production. Construction, industrial, and mining applications in regions such as Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America are most affected due to dependence on imported components. However, tariffs are promoting local manufacturing, regional sourcing of parts, and innovation in modular and energy-efficient hoist solutions, enhancing supply chain stability and operational safety.

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A personnel and material hoist is a temporary elevator system installed on the exterior or interior of structures under construction or maintenance. It is designed for the vertical movement of workers, tools, and building supplies between different levels. These systems include a cage or platform that travels along a guided mast, providing essential access and logistical support.

The key product types of personnel and material hoists include personnel hoists, material hoists, and dual-purpose hoists. Personnel hoists are mechanical lifting systems designed to safely transport workers between different elevations at construction sites, mining areas, and industrial facilities. These hoists come in various lifting capacities, including below 2 tons, 2-5 tons, and above 5 tons. Based on operation, they are categorized as electric, hydraulic, or pneumatic, and their key end-use industries include construction, mining, industrial, and others.North America was the largest region in the personnel and material hoists market in 2025. The regions covered in personnel and material hoists report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the personnel and material hoists market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The personnel and material hoists market consists of sales of traction hoists, rack and pinion hoists, hoist cages and platforms, mast sections and ties, hoist motors and drive systems, control panels and operating devices, safety brakes and governors, counterweights, landing gates and doors. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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