Hubtex
Hubtex is a German manufacturer of custom-built industrial trucks, sideloaders, and special-purpose equipment for long, heavy, and bulky goods.
Last updated September 2, 2026
Overview
Hubtex Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG, founded in 1981, is a market leader in conveyor technology and logistics. The company specializes in custom-built industrial trucks, sideloaders, and special-purpose equipment for long, heavy, and bulky goods. Headquartered in Fulda, Germany, it employs around 450 people at its production site. Hubtex North America, formerly Design Storage & Handling (DSH), has provided customized material handling solutions for over 30 years in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
History
Hubtex was founded in 1981. Initially located in a smaller hall in Petersberg, it moved to the newly built production site in the industrial area Fulda-West one year later. The company has been a market leader in conveyor technology and logistics since its foundation.
Products and positioning
Market leader in conveyor technology and logistics, specializing in custom-built industrial trucks for long, heavy, and bulky goods.
Electric Multidirectional Sideloaders
Up to 35t load capacity in narrow aisles
Electric Multidirectional Counterbalanced Forklifts
Up to 7t load capacity, all-rounder for pallets and long goods
Electric Heavy Duty Compact Forklift
Up to 30t load capacity in confined spaces
Reach Trucks
Up to 6t load capacity, for narrow aisles
Long Goods Order Picking
Picking long goods of all kinds in narrow aisles
Sheet Picking
Effectively picking panels and doors in narrow aisles
Glass Transport Systems
Efficient and safe handling of glass up to 20 tons
Air Cargo Vehicles
ULD handling with a single unit
Aircraft Construction Vehicles
Combined intralogistics and assembly systems
Flagship businesses
- Electric Multidirectional Sideloaders
- Electric Multidirectional Counterbalanced Forklifts
- Special Purpose Forklifts
- Reach Trucks
- Long Goods Order Picking
- Sheet Picking
- Glass Transport Systems
- Air Cargo Vehicles
- Aircraft Construction Vehicles
Leadership
| Name | Title | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Hans-Joachim Finger | executive | — |
| Marco Goldbach | executive | — |
Sources
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