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Quattrolifts — Glass Lifting Equipment

About Quattrolifts

Quattrolifts was born out of health and safety concerns for glass workers and businesses. Ricardo Carlei, the inventor of the Quattrolifts range, is a chiropractor who saw firsthand the chronic injuries and disabilities affecting people working with glass fabrication and installation.

It was from this, together with customers wanting bigger and heavier glass installed in their homes and businesses, that the team at Quattrolifts started to design innovative machines to help reduce the risk of injury.

2006

Founded

20+

Machine Models

20+

Countries Served

1,800

lbs Max Capacity

Our Journey

2004

Ricardo Carlei begins designing the first glass lifting machine, driven by his experience as a chiropractor seeing chronic injuries in glass workers.

2006

Quattrolifts releases its first machine, the Nomad, at the GlassBuild Trade Show in Las Vegas to great acclaim.

2007

The Mule is released in Atlanta, expanding the range to include in-shop glass handling.

2010

Express range launched — compact, portable lifters designed for on-site installation in tight spaces.

2014

Horizon range introduced for manufacturers — auto-drive and manual models for in-shop handling.

2019

Vector robotic range expands with off-road and extended-reach models up to 1,800 lbs.

2022

Omni 1800 launched — the most powerful forklift-mounted lifter in the range.

2024

Vector 1800 Crawler released — a tracked crane system for the most demanding job sites.

Innovation

Development of new machines and handling equipment is always ongoing. We push boundaries to create more effective tools for the glass & stone industry.

Safety First

Every machine we design prioritizes worker safety. Dual vacuum systems, wireless remotes, and counterweighted designs keep your team protected.

Global Reach

From our base in Australia, we serve installers and construction professionals across the United States, Europe, and over 20 countries worldwide.

Awards & Certifications

WorkSafe

WorkSafe

Certified Equipment

Invention of the Year

Invention of the Year

2004 Special Commendation

Engineers Australia

Engineers Australia

Member

Patents & Intellectual Property

Quattrolifts has patents issued and pending in Australia, United States, Europe, China and other countries for its various designs and attachments. Our commitment to innovation is protected and ongoing.

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Whether you need a standard machine or a custom solution, we're here to help.