Our Company
A Legacy Built on Engineering Excellence.
For more than 125 years, J.A. Becker & Söhne has designed and manufactured
premium hydraulic lifting systems in Germany. Founded in 1897, JAB has earned an
international reputation for engineering precision, exceptional quality, and customized
lifting solutions serving commercial vehicles, rail, military, transit, and industrial
maintenance facilities around the world.
Bringing German Innovation to the
United States
In 2024, J.A. Becker became part of the Autoquip family, creating a stronger global
organization built on shared values of engineering excellence, quality craftsmanship, and customer-focused innovation.
Today, Autoquip proudly brings JAB’s heavy-duty hydraulic lifting technology to the U.S.
market, combining German-designed lifting systems with American sales, engineering,
manufacturing, installation, and service support.
Powered By Autoquip
Since 1947, Autoquip has helped manufacturers, warehouses, distribution centers, and industrial facilities solve complex material handling challenges through engineered lifting solutions.
automation systems, Autoquip has built one of North America’s most comprehensive
lifting portfolios. The addition of JAB expands that portfolio into high-capacity
maintenance lifts for commercial vehicles, buses, rail, transit, military, and heavy
equipment.
German Engineered. American Supported.
JAB Lifts combines more than a century of German engineering excellence with Autoquip’s 75+ years of custom lifting expertise to bring world-class heavy-duty maintenance lifts to customers throughout the United States.
Built for Those Who Keep America Moving
From commercial truck fleets and transit authorities to rail maintenance facilities and
military service operations, JAB Lifts supported by Autoquip provide dependable lifting
solutions engineered for demanding maintenance environments.
Talk with our engineers to learn how German-designed lifting technology and U.S.-
based support can improve safety, efficiency, and productivity in your facility.