For more than 50 years, Maxi-Lift, Inc. has built superior elevator buckets by exceeding customer expectations.
The Maxi-Lift name means unmatched service, customized solutions, engineered quality, and fast delivery. Our elevator buckets are in operation around the world, moving everything from aggregate to zinc, because we put the customer first.
Maxi-Lift, Inc. manufacturers elevator buckets and related conveying components for agricultural and industrial applications.
MISSION STATMENT
Creating Innovative Plastic Solutions with Empowered People.


Established in 1973, Maxi-Lift has become the premier supplier of elevator buckets to customers worldwide. Our product line includes plastic elevator buckets and metal elevator buckets, elevator bolts, elevator belt splices, screw conveyor hanger bearings, drag conveyor flights and UHMW sheeting products.
Maxi-Lift’s elevator buckets are used around the world to elevate everything from agricultural products like corn, wheat, soybeans and fertilizer to industrial products like concrete, clay, sand, and cement. We offer 400 different agricultural elevator buckets, and over 80 plastic industrial elevator buckets for all types of applications. In addition, we custom fabricate steel elevator buckets in almost any size, style and gauge.
Our sister corporation, Southwest Agri-Plastics, manufactures plastic swine and poultry flooring systems, plastic mini-pallets for moving bagged substances and plastic feed wheels and containers for livestock supplement feeding. Information on these products can be found at www.swapinc.com.
To meet the growing demands of our customers, Maxi-Lift built a new state-of-the-art 200,000 square foot distribution and manufacturing headquarters in Dallas, Texas, USA. This facility has plastic injection molding, plastic sheet fabrication and metal fabrication departments. This distribution center allows us to warehouse the largest selection of elevator buckets for immediate shipment around the world.
Our customer support is second to none. Customers receive quotes directly over the phone, with follow up faxes on products, prices and delivery. Maxi-Lift utilizes the latest software, machinery and distribution methods to move products efficiently and effectively throughout our facility. Services that others charge extra for are standard procedures for Maxi-Lift.
Maxi-Lift will continue to strive to meet our customers growing demands. Our number one goal is to exceed your expectations with quality products, reliable service, and a fair price.


MANAGEMENT TEAM
Maxi-Lift has a management team dedicated to serving our customers with quality products and fast delivery. From friendly customer service to technical support, our staff is here to serve you.
Click the names below to meet some of our experienced and friendly staff.
Beaude Sahm, CEO
Paul Phillips, President
Paul is responsible for leading the sales, marketing and operations functions for Maxi-Lift, Inc. He is also Vice President of Marketing for Southwest Agri-Plastics, Inc. He is currently serving on the Board of Directors for AFIA (American Feed Industry Association) as chair elect. He has served as the past Chairperson for the Equipment Manufacturers Committee of AFIA. He was selected as the AFIA Member of the Year for AFIA in 2011. He is also an active member of GEAPS, NIBA, PTDA, EMC and CEMA.
Jim Rowell, Chief Financial Officer
Jim graduated from Texas A&M in 1992 with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and he is a CPA. He began his career at Deloitte & Touché in Atlanta and has a wide range of experience including fortune 500 companies, private equity owned middle market companies as well as family owned businesses. Jim is responsible for leading the accounting, finance, human resources and IT functions for Maxi-Lift.
Kevin Ray, Vice President of Manufacturing Operations
Kevin graduated from Purdue University in 1997 with a BS Degree in Organizational Leadership and Supervision. Following graduation Kevin was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. He was stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC and served five years as an Infantry Officer before leaving the Marine Corps as a Captain. He spent the next 15 years in the food and beverage industry in a variety of logistics, distribution, transportation and manufacturing roles. Kevin earned his MBA from Baylor University in 2016 and joined Maxi-Lift as Vice-President of Manufacturing Operations in April of 2018.
Matt Hanson, Vice President of Business Development
Bo Fisher, Vice President of Sales/North America
Byron Smith, Vice President of Business Development and International Sales
Chris Tarver, Director of Industrial Products
SALES TEAM
INSIDE AND OUTSIDE SALES


Proud Supporter of: Ronald McDonald House® of Dallas
Maxi-Lift helped collect over 400 cans of food and several toys for this year’s Jeans for Food drive! Many children who are suffering from major injuries, illnesses, or who are receiving major organ transplants will be using these gifts.