HISTORY
April 2013
THE BEGINNING
Almac Srl is founded by Pietro Agosto Del Forte and Andrea Artoni to bring to life an idea: the creation, production and distribution of a completely new, innovative range of self-propelled tracked aerial platforms.
Thanks to the know-how and experience of its founders, Almac brings a series of innovations and diversification to the more traditional aerial platform industry.
Almac Srl is founded by Pietro Agosto Del Forte and Andrea Artoni to bring to life an idea: the creation, production and distribution of a completely new, innovative range of self-propelled tracked aerial platforms.
Thanks to the know-how and experience of its founders, Almac brings a series of innovations and diversification to the more traditional aerial platform industry.
THE FIRST MODELS
Initially based in Gualtieri (RE), Almac develops its first aerial platform prototype and not long after releases its first crawler scissor lift models.
The BIBI 410/510 with four and respectively five metre working height and equipped with an extendable undercarriage are the first models, followed by the six metre working height platform with the lateral levelling system able to overcome minor slopes.
Initially based in Gualtieri (RE), Almac develops its first aerial platform prototype and not long after releases its first crawler scissor lift models.
The BIBI 410/510 with four and respectively five metre working height and equipped with an extendable undercarriage are the first models, followed by the six metre working height platform with the lateral levelling system able to overcome minor slopes.
January 2014
August 2014
THE NEW SEAT
Almac moves into its new head offices in Viadana, Mantua. Measuring 2500 sqm, it is better equipped to meet the demands for space and the increasingly industrialised production of Almac tracked aerial platforms following the steady national and international sales growth.
Almac moves into its new head offices in Viadana, Mantua. Measuring 2500 sqm, it is better equipped to meet the demands for space and the increasingly industrialised production of Almac tracked aerial platforms following the steady national and international sales growth.
THE FIRST PATENT
Almac creates the innovative BI-LEVELLING technology, a system that allows for compensation on steep lateral and longitudinal slopes.
An international patent is immediately requested and the system is installed on the six-metre machine, thus creating the first BL crawler scissor lift: the BIBI 630-BL.
Almac creates the innovative BI-LEVELLING technology, a system that allows for compensation on steep lateral and longitudinal slopes.
An international patent is immediately requested and the system is installed on the six-metre machine, thus creating the first BL crawler scissor lift: the BIBI 630-BL.
2015
May 2015
THE BL LINE – THE FIRST BI-LEVELLING SCISSOR LIFT
Almac launches the BIBI 850-BL crawler scissor lift, an eight-metre working height model.
With a BI-LEVELLING undercarriage able to overcome 20° longitudinal slopes and 16° lateral slopes, with automatic levelling system.
Almac launches the BIBI 850-BL crawler scissor lift, an eight-metre working height model.
With a BI-LEVELLING undercarriage able to overcome 20° longitudinal slopes and 16° lateral slopes, with automatic levelling system.
FIRST ALMAC UNITS IN AUSTRALIA
Almac delivers the first four machines are delivered to Australia, southern hemisphere, effectively jumpstarting the company’s business in the country.
Almac delivers the first four machines are delivered to Australia, southern hemisphere, effectively jumpstarting the company’s business in the country.
June 2015
SEPTEMBER 2015
ALMAC ARRIVES IN NORTH AMERICA
The BIBI crawler scissor lifts are requested in North America. The first units are shipped to the US and Canada markets from the Viadana, Italy HQs.
The BIBI crawler scissor lifts are requested in North America. The first units are shipped to the US and Canada markets from the Viadana, Italy HQs.
NEW HE LINE – STABILISATION MADE BY ALMAC
The BIBI 850-HE model is launched, eight-meters working height, featuring the Almac stabilisation technology with four independent stabilisers and an ultra compact structure perfect for narrow passages and tight spaces.
The BIBI 850-HE model is launched, eight-meters working height, featuring the Almac stabilisation technology with four independent stabilisers and an ultra compact structure perfect for narrow passages and tight spaces.
October 2015
February 2016
SOUTH AMERICA
Almac receives its first order for the BIBI crawler scissor lifts in the South American market. The BIBI 850-BL tracked scissor lifts go to Chile.
Almac receives its first order for the BIBI crawler scissor lifts in the South American market. The BIBI 850-BL tracked scissor lifts go to Chile.
BAUMA 2016
Almac takes part for the first time in the largest international construction and machinery trade show, BAUMA in Munich. The fair is a success for Almac, with the company hosting over 300 visitors from more than 60 different countries.
At BAUMA, Almac introduces the new 70 series featuring a new 1.2 m extendable and foldable basket and dynamic and automatic levelling system:the BIBI 870-BL, BIBI 870-BL EVO powered by a Kubota 2 cylinder engine, alongside the BIBI 870-BL Hybrid and BIBI 870-BL Bi-Energy, the first to be equipped with Lithium battery packs.
Almac takes part for the first time in the largest international construction and machinery trade show, BAUMA in Munich. The fair is a success for Almac, with the company hosting over 300 visitors from more than 60 different countries.
At BAUMA, Almac introduces the new 70 series featuring a new 1.2 m extendable and foldable basket and dynamic and automatic levelling system:the BIBI 870-BL, BIBI 870-BL EVO powered by a Kubota 2 cylinder engine, alongside the BIBI 870-BL Hybrid and BIBI 870-BL Bi-Energy, the first to be equipped with Lithium battery packs.
April 2016
February 2017
CONEXPO – LAS VEGAS
Almac goes to CONEXPO SHOW in Las Vegas. This exhibition will mark another important step in Almac’s development.
The American show is also the worldwide premiere of the new tracked scissor lift BIBI 1090-BL EVO, Almac’s latest engineering feat – ten metre working height, featuring the new at-height levelling technological evolution: PRO-ACTIVE LEVELLING.
The new model immediately becomes a best-seller with our rental sector clients for maintenance and construction.
Almac goes to CONEXPO SHOW in Las Vegas. This exhibition will mark another important step in Almac’s development.
The American show is also the worldwide premiere of the new tracked scissor lift BIBI 1090-BL EVO, Almac’s latest engineering feat – ten metre working height, featuring the new at-height levelling technological evolution: PRO-ACTIVE LEVELLING.
The new model immediately becomes a best-seller with our rental sector clients for maintenance and construction.
APEX SHOW – AMSTERDAM
At the Apex Show of Amsterdam, the most important European trade show for access equipment, the new 12 and 14m stabilized lifts are presented.
BIBI 1270-HE LIGHT, BIBI 1270-HE, BIBI 1470-HE are designed for outdoor applications but with stabilized dimensions typical to indoor platforms – hence ultra compact.
Exhibitions in France, Germany and Italy allow Almac to increasingly expand its global presence, establishing partnerships in 28 countries with more than 30 distributors worldwide, also thanks to growing request and interest from new worldwide markets such as Asia and South America.
At the Apex Show of Amsterdam, the most important European trade show for access equipment, the new 12 and 14m stabilized lifts are presented.
BIBI 1270-HE LIGHT, BIBI 1270-HE, BIBI 1470-HE are designed for outdoor applications but with stabilized dimensions typical to indoor platforms – hence ultra compact.
Exhibitions in France, Germany and Italy allow Almac to increasingly expand its global presence, establishing partnerships in 28 countries with more than 30 distributors worldwide, also thanks to growing request and interest from new worldwide markets such as Asia and South America.
September 2017
2018
ALMAC PACIFIC OPENS IN AUSTRALIA
Almac opens Almac Pacific Pty in Australia.
The new commercial branch will provide local assistance to its partners and direct customers in Australia, New Zealand and all of East Asia, as well as a warehouse dedicated to the storage of stock machines and spare parts, ensuring faster delivery times and responsiveness.
Almac opens Almac Pacific Pty in Australia.
The new commercial branch will provide local assistance to its partners and direct customers in Australia, New Zealand and all of East Asia, as well as a warehouse dedicated to the storage of stock machines and spare parts, ensuring faster delivery times and responsiveness.
JIBBI 1250 EVO IS THE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
International exhibitions and awards mark 2019 for Almac. Bauma in Germany, Vertikal Days in Great Britain and GIS in Italy prove to be a resounding success earning Almac the recognition of the international AWP sector for innovation, technology and cutting edge product design.
The JIBBI 1250 EVO wins product of the year in two prestigious competitions, the International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) and the Italian Access Platform Awards (ITALPLATFORM).
International exhibitions and awards mark 2019 for Almac. Bauma in Germany, Vertikal Days in Great Britain and GIS in Italy prove to be a resounding success earning Almac the recognition of the international AWP sector for innovation, technology and cutting edge product design.
The JIBBI 1250 EVO wins product of the year in two prestigious competitions, the International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) and the Italian Access Platform Awards (ITALPLATFORM).
2019
2020
ALMAC AT HOME – REMOTE DEMO SOFTWARE
Almac’s HQs grow to 4500 sqm, the team to 50 people and the distribution netwrok now includes 30+ countries.
In order to allow the company to connect with its client base during the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic, Almac develops a remote demo software – ALMAC AT HOME. This new app has been specifically designed to offer the opportunity carry out a real test drive by physically driving the aerial platform, in real time from anywhere in the world by using a computer keyboard.
Almac’s HQs grow to 4500 sqm, the team to 50 people and the distribution netwrok now includes 30+ countries.
In order to allow the company to connect with its client base during the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic, Almac develops a remote demo software – ALMAC AT HOME. This new app has been specifically designed to offer the opportunity carry out a real test drive by physically driving the aerial platform, in real time from anywhere in the world by using a computer keyboard.
ALMACRAWLER LAUNCHES REVOLUTIONARY SPIDERBOOM
In 2021, AlmaCrawler launched the BILLENNIUM range of self-propelled tracked aerial work platforms, with models ranging from 15-18m working height. 1 The innovative Spiderboom design combines the advantages of wheeled and tracked platforms, offering enhanced safety features and automatic stabilisation systems for both the professional and rental markets.
In 2021, AlmaCrawler launched the BILLENNIUM range of self-propelled tracked aerial work platforms, with models ranging from 15-18m working height. 1 The innovative Spiderboom design combines the advantages of wheeled and tracked platforms, offering enhanced safety features and automatic stabilisation systems for both the professional and rental markets.
2021
2021
ALMACRAWLER ESTABLISHES NEW UK SUBSIDIARY ALMAC ATLANTIC LTD
In response to growing customer demand, AlmaCrawler has expanded its global presence by opening Almac Atlantic Ltd in Cambridgeshire, UK. The subsidiary aims to improve local sales, service and parts management, with Oana Samoila and Malcolm Kitt leading the UK team.
In response to growing customer demand, AlmaCrawler has expanded its global presence by opening Almac Atlantic Ltd in Cambridgeshire, UK. The subsidiary aims to improve local sales, service and parts management, with Oana Samoila and Malcolm Kitt leading the UK team.
ALMACRAWLER LAUNCHES NEW MULTI-LOADER 3.0 FX
AlmaCrawler introduced the ML 3.0 FX transporter at Vertikal Days in Peterborough, featuring dual 5.3 kW AC electric motors, 3,000kg load capacity, and four telescopic support beams. The ML 3.0 FX is the first AlmaCrawler Multi-Loader with a fixed undercarriage.
AlmaCrawler introduced the ML 3.0 FX transporter at Vertikal Days in Peterborough, featuring dual 5.3 kW AC electric motors, 3,000kg load capacity, and four telescopic support beams. The ML 3.0 FX is the first AlmaCrawler Multi-Loader with a fixed undercarriage.
2021
OCTOBER 2021
ALMACRAWLER’S BILLENNIUM B1890 WINS INNOVATION AWARD AT GISEXPO 2021
At GISEXPO 2021, AlmaCrawler’s Billennium B1890 EVO Quick-Pro won the Italplatform Product Innovation Award, recognised for its innovative AWP system and SPS technology that allows operation without lowering the stabilisers.
At GISEXPO 2021, AlmaCrawler’s Billennium B1890 EVO Quick-Pro won the Italplatform Product Innovation Award, recognised for its innovative AWP system and SPS technology that allows operation without lowering the stabilisers.
WISE EQUITY ACQUIRES MAJORITY STAKE IN ALMACRAWLER
In 2023, the Wisequity V fund acquired a majority stake in AlmaCrawler, with founder Andrea Artoni remaining as CEO. The partnership aims to expand the product range, strengthen management and accelerate growth through potential acquisitions, building on AlmaCrawler’s nine years of success in the aerial work platform industry.
In 2023, the Wisequity V fund acquired a majority stake in AlmaCrawler, with founder Andrea Artoni remaining as CEO. The partnership aims to expand the product range, strengthen management and accelerate growth through potential acquisitions, building on AlmaCrawler’s nine years of success in the aerial work platform industry.
2022
OCTOBER 2022
ALMACRAWLER LAUNCHES THREE NEW MACHINES AT BAUMA 2022
At BAUMA 2022 in Munich, AlmaCrawler announced the premiere of three innovative machines: the electric self-leveling Jibbi 1890 PRiMO platform, the T-CRANE 1060 telescopic crane, and the upgraded ML 3.0 BL Multi-Loader with increased 3000kg capacity. The new JIBBI 1890 PRiMO is the first 18m working-height product in the JIBBI Line, fully electric and with electric drive.
At BAUMA 2022 in Munich, AlmaCrawler announced the premiere of three innovative machines: the electric self-leveling Jibbi 1890 PRiMO platform, the T-CRANE 1060 telescopic crane, and the upgraded ML 3.0 BL Multi-Loader with increased 3000kg capacity. The new JIBBI 1890 PRiMO is the first 18m working-height product in the JIBBI Line, fully electric and with electric drive.
ALMACRAWLER CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY
In 2023, AlmaCrawler celebrated its 10th anniversary with the launch of the BIBI 1090 PRiMO, its first fully electric crawler scissor lift with removable battery pack and advanced safety features. In addition, AlmaCrawler released a YouTube documentary series chronicling the company’s journey, featuring stories from original team members and partners, while showcasing the development of its patented technology and global expansion.
In 2023, AlmaCrawler celebrated its 10th anniversary with the launch of the BIBI 1090 PRiMO, its first fully electric crawler scissor lift with removable battery pack and advanced safety features. In addition, AlmaCrawler released a YouTube documentary series chronicling the company’s journey, featuring stories from original team members and partners, while showcasing the development of its patented technology and global expansion.
2023
2023
ALMACRAWLER’S JIBBI 1890 PRIMO WINS GIS EXPO 2023
AlmaCrawler’s Jibbi 1890 PRiMO was recognised at GIS EXPO 2023, winning the award for best product over 6 metres, sharing the honour with another product in the category.
AlmaCrawler’s Jibbi 1890 PRiMO was recognised at GIS EXPO 2023, winning the award for best product over 6 metres, sharing the honour with another product in the category.
ALMACRAWLER ACQUIRES PLAS S.R.L. TO EXPAND METALWORKING CAPABILITIES
ALMAC S.p.A. has acquired PLAS S.r.l., a metalworking company founded in 1966, to increase its precision machining capabilities and production capacity. The strategic acquisition, backed by Wise Equity’s Wisequity V fund, aims to strengthen ALMAC’s market position and service offering.
ALMAC S.p.A. has acquired PLAS S.r.l., a metalworking company founded in 1966, to increase its precision machining capabilities and production capacity. The strategic acquisition, backed by Wise Equity’s Wisequity V fund, aims to strengthen ALMAC’s market position and service offering.
2024
2024
ALMACRAWLER LAUNCHES YOURALMAC MOBILE APP FOR PRODUCT RESOURCES
AlmaCrawler launches YourAlmac, a mobile application that allows users to access their complete product catalogue, technical documentation, multimedia content and company updates.
AlmaCrawler launches YourAlmac, a mobile application that allows users to access their complete product catalogue, technical documentation, multimedia content and company updates.