A Time Manufacturing Company

Versalift: A Time Manufacturing Company Brand

Founded in Texas in 1965, Versalift is the original and flagship brand of Time Manufacturing Company. Over the decades, Versalift has grown into a global leader in aerial lift equipment and bucket trucks, known for safety, efficiency, and ease of use. With export operations worldwide and a strong distribution and service network across North America and Europe, Versalift supports essential industries including telecommunications, electric utilities, underbridge inspection, forestry, oil and gas, signage, wind energy, and construction.

Innovations that improve safety and efficiency on the job

At Versalift, innovation begins with our customers. By listening to linemen, fleet managers, and technicians describe the challenges they face every day, we design solutions that make their work safer, easier, and more efficient.

Since building our first aerial lift in 1965 – and inventing the world’s first articulated telescopic lift in the late 1980s – Versalift has continued to lead the industry in safety and reliability. Recent innovations such as ElectroGuard, TruGuard, and SlopeMax deliver unmatched protection and operational confidence operating aerial lifts and bucket trucks, helping crews work more effectively in the field.
As part of Time Manufacturing Company, Versalift combines decades of engineering expertise with the resources of a global manufacturer. With more than 2,600 associates and a worldwide distribution network, we provide equipment and support to essential industries around the globe.

Time Manufacturing Company – a global leader in aerial lifts and equipment

Time Manufacturing Company is a global manufacturer of vehicle-mounted aerial lifts and specialized access equipment. As a market leader in design, production, and distribution, the company supports essential industries such as telecommunications, electric utilities, forestry, construction, and infrastructure maintenance. With a robust supply chain, a worldwide service footprint, and a strong focus on safety, reliability, and innovation, Time Manufacturing Company delivers solutions that help customers work more efficiently around the globe.

The company operates through a strong portfolio of specialized brands

  • Versalift, Ruthmann, Steiger, Eagle, EcoLine, France Elévateur, Movex
    • Vehicle-mounted aerial devices for a wide range of industries.
  • Bluelift
    • Compact aerial devices designed for tight spaces and indoor/outdoor versatility.
  • BrandFX
    • Durable truck bodies, toppers, inserts, booms, and buckets engineered for utility and service fleets.
  • Aspen Aerials
    • Bridge inspection trucks that combine reach, safety, and stability for complex infrastructure work.

A trusted partner for essential industries worldwide

With more than 50 years of experience and over 2,600 associates worldwide, Time Manufacturing Company combines engineering expertise with a robust global supply chain. Our family of brands – including Versalift, Ruthmann, Aspen Aerials, Bluelift, and BrandFX – delivers specialized solutions for every type of access challenge.

Supported by a strong network of distribution and service partners, we provide customers with reliable equipment, responsive service, and long-term value in every region we serve.

Safety First

Advanced safety features like TruGuard™ and SlopeMax.

Quality Assurance

Our QA247 is the foundation of every product we assemble.

Lighter Build

Heavyweight Performance – Best in class payloads and lighter chassis options.

Easy to Service

We design our products with easy maintenance in mind.

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