DÜELSAN founded
Began operations in Samsun in hydraulic-mechanical solutions.
COMPANY
DAHLEN GROUP was founded in 2001 as a German brand and partnered with the Turkish investor DÜELSAN in 2017. Today it operates as part of the DÜELSAN GROUP.
DAHLEN EUROPE LIFTS
DÜELSAN GROUP, founded in Samsun in 1976, is a well-established industrial enterprise specializing in hydraulic-mechanical solutions across defense, construction equipment, automotive starters and alternators, electromechanical products, and spare parts. Over nearly half a century of manufacturing experience, our accumulated engineering expertise expanded into tail lifts, access platforms, and custom lifting systems, forming the technological foundation of today’s DAHLEN brand.
Today, operating out of a 6,000 m² production facility, DAHLEN EUROPE LIFTS develops and manufactures solutions tailored to diverse needs—ranging from tail lifts and wheelchair accessibility systems to loading ramps and specialized hydraulic applications. Alongside standard models, we engineer custom solutions based on specific vehicle applications, load capacities, and operating conditions.
To us, a reliable lift is more than just a machine that raises cargo; it is a business partner built to operate with consistent safety for years. That is why durability and an extended service life are prioritized at every stage of production—from engineering and material selection to welding, assembly, and final inspection. Our objective goes beyond resolving failures; it is to minimize the likelihood of breakdowns right at the manufacturing stage through sound engineering and quality craftsmanship.
Our R&D and product development teams integrate field experience with engineering know-how. We design products not just for today's requirements, but with a forward-looking approach capable of adapting to evolving vehicle technologies and future transport demands. Furthermore, our spare parts and service network operates on the principle that our responsibility does not end upon product delivery. Ensuring that every product bearing the DAHLEN name provides dependable service for many years remains one of our primary quality benchmarks.
OUR VALUES
OUR VALUES
To manufacture powerful, durable, long-lasting, and easy-to-maintain lift and access systems that safely transport cargo and people. By combining German engineering discipline with the manufacturing capabilities and experience of Turkish industry, we deliver more than just a product to our customers—we provide a solution they can rely on for years to come.
We view manufacturing quality not as a final inspection result, but as a holistic standard integrated into every stage of the process, starting from design. Through precise material selection, sound engineering, and skilled craftsmanship, we ensure our products maintain their reliability even under demanding operating conditions.
Reaching various markets worldwide from our 6,000 m² production facility in Samsun, we continue to support our customers post-sale through an active spare parts and service network.
For us, the true measure of manufacturing success is when a DAHLEN product operates years later with the exact same reliability as on day one.
LOOKING AHEAD
OUR FUTURE VISION
To become one of Europe’s most trusted and preferred brands in tail lifts, wheelchair lifts, loading ramps, and custom hydraulic lifting solutions.
Continuously enhancing our R&D and engineering investments to produce safer, more durable, and longer-lasting systems, while expanding our export and service network—which currently spans over 30 countries—into new markets remain among our primary goals.
However, we do not measure growth solely by production volume or the number of countries reached. We view building a sustainable corporate structure—one capable of passing down the manufacturing culture, engineering expertise, and commitment to quality cultivated since 1976 to future generations—as a fundamental responsibility.
Technologies, vehicles, and industry demands may evolve, but our core manufacturing philosophy—uncompromising on reliability, durability, and fine craftsmanship—remains steadfast.
For DAHLEN, the future is not simply about producing more; it is about carrying the trust we build today into tomorrow.
Milestones
For half a century we have built strong solutions
DAHLEN is born
Established as a German brand.
Partnership
DAHLEN partnered with the Turkish investor DÜELSAN.
6,000 m² production
Exports to more than 30 countries and a worldwide service network.
