What SAACKE does

SAACKE GmbH is a Bremen-based, family-owned German industrial combustion technology company founded around 1936, operating globally through wholly-owned subsidiaries and authorized service partners in more than 20 countries with an installed base exceeding 20,000 systems. The company designs and manufactures burners, combustion chambers, hot gas generators, fuel supply systems, and burner control systems serving two primary end markets: industrial process heat (chemicals, petrochemicals, paper, food production, energy, waste management, automotive, steel) and maritime applications (LNG tankers, container ships, cruise ships, offshore platforms). Marquee reference customers include BASF, BMW, Audi, Arcelor Mittal, Meyer Werft, Fincantieri, MSC, and Royal Caribbean Cruises.

The product portfolio is anchored by four proprietary burner families — ATONOX (ultra-low-NOx for water-tube boilers), ROTONOX (rotary atomizer for highly viscous fuels), SSB (swirl burner for special fuels), and TEMINOX (ultra-low-NOx for shell boilers) — complemented by gas combustion units (GCUevo), waste heat recovery units (WHRU), marine burners and boilers, and the SAACKE GreenDock emissions-free port-energy solution. All products are engineered to comply with IMO Tier III, MARPOL, and EU BImSchV regulations, supported by a dense certification stack including ISO 9001:2015, AD 2000 HP0/HP100R, DIN EN ISO 3834-3, PED 2014/68/EU, SCCP, and §62 AwSV.

SAACKE operates a hybrid revenue model combining project-based capital equipment sales to industrial and marine customers, professional engineering and consulting services under the OMBUSTION brand, and a recurring service and spare-parts business maintained by more than 200 service employees globally. Go-to-market is executed through direct enterprise field sales with technical consulting, complemented by a global network of regional subsidiaries and authorized partners; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is structured as B2B project quotations. The workforce of approximately 1,100 employees includes more than 450 engineers, reflecting the engineering-intensive nature of customized combustion solutions.

Name

SAACKE

Legal name

SAACKE GmbH

Website

https://saacke.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

SAACKE is a family-owned German manufacturer of industrial and marine combustion systems, supplying proprietary low-emission burners, combustion chambers, and fuel-supply technology to chemical, petrochemical, and shipping customers across more than 20 countries, with a recurring service network and engineering consulting arm.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Combustion Systems Sales: Sale of burners, combustion chambers, hot gas generators, and complete firing systems for industrial and marine applications
2. Engineering & Consulting Services: CFD simulation, process optimization, decarbonization strategies, and holistic energy concepts through Ombustion consulting brand
3. Service & Maintenance: Global service network offering maintenance, repair, modernization, and spare parts supply for installed systems

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SAACKE develops, manufactures, and services industrial combustion systems including burners, combustion chambers, hot gas generators, fuel supply systems, and burner control systems for industrial processes (chemicals, petrochemicals, paper, food, energy, waste management) and marine applications (LNG tankers, container ships, cruise ships, offshore platforms). The portfolio covers ultra-low-NOx burners (ATONOX, TEMINOX), rotary atomizer burners (ROTONOX), swirl burners (SSB), gas combustion units, marine boilers, waste heat recovery units, and the emission-free SAACKE GreenDock port solution, complemented by engineering consulting under the Ombustion brand.

Product overview

SAACKE is a leading provider of industrial combustion technology, offering a comprehensive portfolio of burners and complete combustion system solutions for both industrial processes and maritime applications. The product portfolio is organized into three main categories: (1) Industrial burners including the ATONOX (Ultra-Low-NOx for water-tube boilers), ROTONOX (rotary atomizer for viscous fuels), SSB (swirl burner for special fuels), and TEMINOX (Ultra-Low-NOx for shell boilers); (2) Complementary industrial products including combustion chambers and hot gas generators (CCS), fuel supply systems (Brennstoffstrecken), and burner control systems; (3) Marine products including Gas Combustion Units (GCUevo), marine burners, marine boilers, Waste Heat Recovery Units (WHRU), and the SAACKE GreenDock emission-free port solution. Additionally, SAACKE offers consulting services under the Ombustion brand, providing CFD simulation, process analysis, and decarbonization strategy development. With over 20,000 installed systems worldwide, SAACKE serves diverse industries including chemical, petrochemical, paper, food production, energy, and waste management, as well as the maritime sector with solutions for container ships, tankers, cruise ships, and offshore platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ATONOX: Ultra-Low-NOx burner for water-tube boilers
• ROTONOX
• SSB
• TEMINOX
• Ombustion
• SAACKE GreenDock
• SAACKE Spares

Products and services

• ATONOX Ultra-Low-NOx burner specifically designed for water-tube boilers, enabling combustion of classical fuels with minimal emissions.
• ROTONOX Burner featuring a rotary atomizer for highest efficiency, designed for highly viscous fuels under the harshest conditions across all applications.
• SSB (Drallbrenner) Swirl burner designed for special fuels at all applications, providing reliable combustion for non-standard fuel types.
• TEMINOX Ultra-Low-NOx burner for shell boilers, providing classical fuels combustion with the lowest emissions for this boiler type.
• Combustion Chambers & Hot Gas Generators (CCS) Custom combustion chambers and hot gas generators for industrial thermal processes, enabling high-temperature process heat generation.
• Fuel Supply Systems (Brennstoffstrecken) Complete fuel supply systems including piping, valves, and control equipment for reliable fuel delivery to burners.
• Burner Control Systems (Steuerung) Control and management systems for burner operation, monitoring, and safety functions in combustion installations.
• Gas Combustion Units (GCUevo) Gas combustion units for marine applications, enabling safe and efficient gas burning on vessels.
• Marine Burners (Marinebrenner) Burner systems specifically designed for marine vessels, meeting maritime safety and efficiency requirements.
• Marine Boilers (Marinekessel) Boiler systems for marine applications, providing steam and heat generation for shipboard operations.
• Waste Heat Recovery Unit (WHRU) Systems for recovering waste heat from exhaust gases to improve overall energy efficiency on vessels.
• SAACKE GreenDock Emission-free energy solutions for ports, enabling ships to operate with zero emissions while docked.
• Ombustion Consulting Engineering and consulting services including CFD simulation, thermal process analysis, energy efficiency optimization, and decarbonization strategies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Emission levels below regulatory limits

Named customers14 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered regional.

• ARCCO CorporationregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized SAACKE representative in Philippines providing sales, spare parts, and technical service for industrial and marine customers in the region.
• COMPAB ABregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized service partner in Sweden for spare parts and technical service.
• GETABEC Public Company LimitedregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized SAACKE partner in Thailand providing sales, spare parts, and technical service.
• Vapormat S.A.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized SAACKE partner in Spain for sales, spare parts, and technical service.
• SBS Europe d.o.o.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized service partner in Croatia for marine sales, spare parts, and technical service.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MAN Energy Solutions: Major supplier of marine engines and gas-fuel systems (incl. MAN Cryo and ME-GI dual-fuel) — directly comparable to SAACKE's marine burner and gas combustion unit offerings for shipping and offshore.
• Fulton Companies: Manufacturer of industrial boilers and burner systems (incl. heat transfer and steam solutions) — comparable product mix with SAACKE on packaged combustion-based thermal equipment.
• Max Weishaupt GmbH: German family-owned manufacturer of industrial burners, burner control systems, and combustion solutions — directly comparable to SAACKE across industrial heating and process applications.
• Cleaver-Brooks: North American manufacturer of integrated boiler/burner packages and combustion solutions for industrial and institutional markets — comparable offering in boiler-burner systems and aftermarket service.
• Riello Burners: Italian global manufacturer of residential, commercial, and industrial burners — overlapping with SAACKE in industrial process heating and burner controls.
• Baltur S.p.A. Italian producer of industrial burners and combustion systems serving HVAC and process industries — directly comparable product portfolio and target customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Thermotechnology: Division of Bosch offering industrial heating systems, burners, and heat-source solutions — broad incumbent with overlapping industrial thermal equipment.
• Wärtsilä Marine Power: Marine technology group providing dual-fuel engines, gas systems, and exhaust aftertreatment — overlapping with SAACKE Marine in alternative-fuel propulsion and emissions compliance.
• Alfa Laval: Marine and industrial equipment supplier with heat transfer, boiler, and emissions-reduction products — adjacent peer in marine boiler systems and waste heat recovery where SAACKE WHRU competes.
• Honeywell Thermal Solutions: Honeywell's combustion controls and burner business (incl. legacy Elster/Combustion) — overlapping with SAACKE in burner management systems and industrial process combustion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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