What Schütz does

Schütz GmbH & Co. KGaA is a privately held German industrial technology enterprise founded in 1958 and headquartered in Selters, Westerwald, operating across four divisions: Packaging Systems, Industrial Services, Composites, and Energy Systems. Its core competence lies in metal and plastic processing, supported by in-house machine, plant, and tool construction. The Packaging Systems division is a leading global producer of Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs), steel drums, and jerrycans, complemented by the SCHÜTZ TICKET SERVICE (launched 1993) and the newer CircularOne circular service for collection and reconditioning of used IBCs, enabling claimed CO2 savings of up to 50% per IBC. The Composites division produces CORMASTER® lightweight honeycomb materials and sandwich panels, including a patented CN1 Kevlar honeycomb, with applications in aerospace, marine, and motorsport, while Energy Systems offers AIRCONOMY® heating/cooling/ventilation systems, underfloor heating, and heating oil storage tanks.

The company operates 40+ production and service locations across more than 30 countries in EMEA, the Americas, and Asia/Pacific, sustained by 30+ wholly-owned subsidiaries and a global direct sales and trade-fair-driven enterprise go-to-market motion. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of industrial packaging and energy products, supplemented by professional services in steel processing, SMP-fluorination, and machine/plant construction. Key disclosed customers include BASF (co-located IBC production in Ludwigshafen), Water Mission (humanitarian IBC deployment), and Team Malizia / Boris Herrmann (CORMASTER® sailing partnership). The firm holds ISO 9001/14001/45001/50001 and FSSC 22000 certifications, ranks in the top 5% of EcoVadis-rated plastic-product producers for environmental performance, and is pursuing active geographic and circular-economy expansion through facility openings, joint ventures, and acquisitions across 2025-2026.

Name

Schütz

Legal name

Schütz GmbH & Co. KGaA

Website

https://schuetz.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Schütz is a privately held German industrial manufacturer (founded 1958) operating four divisions: Packaging Systems (IBCs, drums, jerrycans), Composites (CORMASTER® honeycombs), Energy Systems (heating/HVAC), and Industrial Services, serving global industrial, chemical, aerospace, and construction customers from 40+ sites in 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Selters

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices48 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Packaging Systems: SCHÜTZ operates as a leading international producer of industrial packaging offering a comprehensive portfolio of IBCs (Intermediate Bulk Containers), drums, and jerrycans. Smart products and services help customers keep supply chains economic and eco-friendly.
2. Industrial Services: Steel Service Centre and SMP-fluorination services, machine, plant and tool construction providing comprehensive technological know-how to customers.
3. Composites: CORMASTER® brand lightweight honeycomb materials and fibre composites for aerospace, boat building, and other applications.
4. Energy Systems: Heating oil storage tanks, underfloor heating systems, and AIRCONOMY® System for heating, cooling and ventilation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Schütz is a technology enterprise specializing in the processing of metal and plastic, operating across four divisions. Packaging Systems produces intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), steel drums, and plastic jerrycans for industrial customers, supported by the Schütz TICKET SERVICE for collection and reconditioning and CircularOne circular economy service. The Composites division manufactures CORMASTER® lightweight honeycomb materials and sandwich panels for aerospace and marine applications. Energy Systems provides AIRCONOMY® heating/cooling/ventilation systems, underfloor heating, and heating oil storage tanks. Industrial Services delivers steel processing, machine/plant/tool construction, and SMP-fluorination services.

Product overview

Schütz is a technology enterprise with core competence in metal and plastic processing, operating across four divisions: PACKAGING SYSTEMS, INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, COMPOSITES, and ENERGY SYSTEMS. The PACKAGING SYSTEMS division offers IBCs, drums, jerrycans, and the SCHÜTZ TICKET SERVICE for collection and reconditioning, with CircularOne providing a comprehensive circular economy solution. The COMPOSITES division produces CORMASTER® lightweight honeycomb materials and sandwich panels for aerospace and marine applications. ENERGY SYSTEMS provides AIRCONOMY® heating/cooling/ventilation systems, underfloor heating, and heating oil storage tanks. INDUSTRIAL SERVICES offers Steel Service Centre and machine/plant/tool construction capabilities. The company maintains global production and service locations across EMEA, Americas, and Asia/Pacific regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CORMASTER®: Honeycomb materials and fibre composites brand used in aerospace, boat building, and various industrial applications. Produces lightweight honeycomb structures for over three decades.
• CircularOne
• GREEN LAYER
• SCHÜTZ TICKET SERVICE
• AIRCONOMY®
• Ecobulk SX-D-OV
• SCHÜTZ IMPELLER

Products and services

• IBCs (Intermediate Bulk Containers) Industrial intermediate bulk containers for safe transport and storage of liquid and viscous products, available in multiple variants (e.g., Ecobulk SX-D double-walled combination IBC with HDPE inner container; Ecobulk SX-D-OV with maximum fire protection and bottom discharge).
• Drums Steel drum products for industrial packaging of liquid and viscous contents, offered in a comprehensive portfolio including laser drums for challenging applications.
• Jerrycans Plastic jerrycan packaging with an expanded product range of new designs and efficient production, available in flexible designs for various industrial applications. FSSC 22000 food safety certified.
• Schütz TICKET SERVICE Service for ordering collection and professional reconditioning of used IBCs, enabling customers to save costs and reduce CO2 emissions per IBC by up to 50%. Available via a dedicated mobile app.
• CircularOne Unique, comprehensive circular service covering the entire packaging lifecycle, combining technological expertise with consistent circularity for highly efficient packaging cycles.
• Ecobulk SX-D-OV Double-walled combination IBC with HDPE inner container, combining maximum fire protection with easy bottom discharge for sensitive products.
• Schütz IMPELLER Device that homogenises viscous products in closed IBCs without contamination, enabling mixing inside the same container in which the product is stored and shipped.
• 3-Skid Steel Pallet for IBCs Steel pallet specifically designed for automated logistics with optimal force distribution, featuring a new composite solution for steel pallet bottom groups.
• GREEN LAYER Packaging Technology Proprietary technology applied to all Schütz plastic packaging, proven millions of times since 2024, ensuring consistent recyclability and circular economy compliance.
• CORMASTER® Honeycombs Lightweight honeycomb materials and fibre composites under the CORMASTER® brand, including CORMASTER® CN1 Kevlar honeycomb (approximately 15% lighter than standard honeycomb) and C2 thermally shaped honeycombs, used in aerospace, yacht building, and motor vehicle construction.
• CORMASTER® Engineered Core Engineered honeycomb cores available as blocks, sawed sheets, or milled structures for various industrial applications.
• CORMASTER® Sandwich Panels Lightweight sandwich panel constructions using CORMASTER® honeycomb materials for aerospace, shipbuilding, and motor vehicle applications.
• AIRCONOMY® System Multifunctional heating, cooling, and ventilation system in one solution with minimal energy consumption for residential comfort.
• Underfloor Heating Systems Energy-saving surface heating systems that are exceptionally safe and easy to use, offering proven and highly economical solutions for residential and commercial buildings.
• Heating Oil Storage Tanks Energy-saving and exceptionally safe tank systems for heating oil storage, including tank-in-tank configurations and Green Fuels Ready options for renewable fuel compatibility.
• Steel Service Centre Steel processing and service centre providing comprehensive technological know-how with energy-efficient production facilities and a rail-based logistics concept that has shifted approximately 20,000 truckloads from road to rail for European steel deliveries.
• Machine, Plant and Tool Construction In-house tool, machine and equipment building capabilities providing comprehensive technological know-how that forms the backbone of Schütz's production and manufacturing operations.
• SMP-Fluorination Surface treatment service for steel packaging to enhance chemical resistance and barrier properties, offered through the Industrial Services division.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% CO2 emissions reduction per IBC through SCHÜTZ TICKET SERVICE circular economy system
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Packaging Laundry (Ireland)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2026New RECOBULK partnership with Irish company Packaging Laundry, expanding the reconditioning network to include another top address in Ireland for efficient sustainable packaging cycles service.
• BASFflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026SCHÜTZ invests in a state-of-the-art IBC production facility at BASF's main plant in Ludwigshafen. This represents a significant co-location partnership for highly automated production and storage of intermediate bulk containers.
• Team Malizia / Boris HerrmannflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCHÜTZ serves as Official Technical Partner & Official Supplier for Boris Herrmann and Team Malizia sailing team. The partnership includes contributions to design and construction of racing yachts including the MALIZIA – SEAEXPLORER, production of deck mould and foils, and supply of CORMASTER® materials. The collaboration focuses on climate action and sustainability messaging.
• Water MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCHÜTZ supports the Christian US aid organisation Water Mission, which brings clean, safe water to people in need. Using SCHÜTZ IBCs, Water Mission creates mobile drinking water processing plants operational within two hours. Single plants can supply 3,000-5,000 people with clean drinking water.
• BME (German Association of Materials Management, Purchasing and Logistics)coreOthersSCHÜTZ is certified by BME for responsible procurement organization. The certification process includes compliance with human rights, BME Code of Conduct, sustainability officer appointment, and annual procurement sustainability reporting.
• UNESCO International Oceanographic CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeam Malizia's innovative sustainability programme My Ocean Challenge is supported by UNESCO IOC and funded by Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco. SCHÜTZ supports this through its Team Malizia partnership.
• Multiplast S.A.SminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShipyard responsible for constructing the MALIZIA – SEAEXPLORER yacht, working with SCHÜTZ for deck mould production and composite material supply.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Greif Inc: Global leader in industrial packaging including steel, plastic, and fiber containers (IBCs, drums, jerrycans). Closest direct competitor in Schütz's core Packaging Systems division with overlapping product portfolio, similar sustainability-led reconditioning model, and comparable chemical, food, and pharmaceutical customer base.
• Mauser Packaging Solutions: Major global producer of industrial rigid packaging (IBCs, drums, reconditioning services). Closest direct competitor with overlapping product lines and global manufacturing footprint; offers comparable circular-economy reconditioning services. Owned by Stone Canyon Industries.
• Schoeller Allibert: European leader in returnable plastic packaging including IBCs, containers, and pallet solutions. Direct competitor in plastic IBC and reusable container segments serving similar chemical, food, and automotive customers with comparable circular-economy positioning and returnable asset model.
• Thielmann: Specialist manufacturer of stainless steel IBCs and container solutions for chemical, pharmaceutical, and food applications. Direct competitor in premium and stainless-steel IBC segments, particularly for hazardous and high-purity contents where Schütz also competes.
• Snyder Industries: US-based manufacturer of polyethylene IBCs, tanks, and bulk containers. Direct competitor in plastic IBC and intermediate bulk container categories serving similar industrial chemical and food customers across North America.
• Hoover Container Solutions: Provider of intermediate bulk containers, drums, and specialized packaging for chemical, oil & gas, and food customers. Direct competitor in IBC and reconditioning services markets with a similar circular-economy service model targeting industrial bulk liquid shippers.

Broad incumbents

• Sonoco Products: Diversified global packaging manufacturer serving industrial, consumer, healthcare, and protective solutions end markets. Broader portfolio than Schütz but overlaps in industrial container and drum markets with similar global manufacturing footprint and enterprise customer base.
• Smurfit Kappa: Global packaging conglomerate primarily focused on paper-based packaging with growing industrial bag-in-box presence. Significantly larger and more diversified than Schütz; overlaps in industrial bulk packaging customers but limited direct product competition in rigid IBCs.
• Amcor: Global packaging giant formed via Berry Global merger, serving food, beverage, healthcare, and industrial markets. Significantly broader portfolio than Schütz with adjacency in rigid plastic containers and industrial packaging segments across overlapping customer accounts.
• Hexcel: Global leader in advanced composites for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Directly comparable to Schütz's CORMASTER® composites division, with significantly larger scale, deeper R&D resources, and established airframe program relationships in honeycomb and prepreg materials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries33 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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