Von den Anfängen bis heute: SHT Suhler Hebezeugtechnik im Wandel der Zeit
The Kerner brothers founded the company, built production halls and developed the first conveyor technology. By 1932, the company had grown to over 100 employees.
The Great Depression hit the company hard. Orders from the Soviet Union ensured survival, followed later by military contracts.
After the end of the war, the plant was expropriated and rebuilt under Soviet administration as a state-owned enterprise.
The plant developed into the leading manufacturer of small hoists in the GDR. Production and facilities were continuously expanded.
After German reunification, the Treuhand agency took over. In 1993, the plant was privatized. Despite staff reductions, production remained stable.
In 2004, insolvency followed. Under new management, production continued. In 2008, the company was taken over by DiA GmbH.
With the foundation of SHT Suhler Hebezeugtechnik GmbH and Dirk Rabestein as Managing Director, the sales of professional hoists and load handling equipment began.
The range of services at SHT was expanded to include conveyor technology and steel construction.
In 2014, SHT Suhler Hebezeugtechnik GmbH celebrated its 10th anniversary. A decade of growth, technical innovation and dedicated customer service was proudly recognized.
Dipl.-Ing. Dipl.-Kfm. Ralf Ressel took over the management from Dirk Rabestein, who retired.
With the acquisition of MWB, SHT expanded its portfolio to include products for port and intralogistics, such as the Trolleystore, KLT transfer unit and lashing cages.
As a tribute to the traditional company C.H. Jucho, SHT has carried the name “SHT Jucho Cranes” since 2022.
SHT Suhler Hebezeugtechnik GmbH celebrates its 20th anniversary.
Together with its sister companies Dahs Krananlagen and VETTEN, SHT today forms a powerful group providing complete solutions for hoists, cranes and load handling equipment.
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