Teupen Maschinenbau GmbH

What Teupen Maschinenbau GmbH does

Teupen Maschinenbau GmbH is a German manufacturer of mobile aerial work platforms (Hubarbeitsbühnen / mobile elevating work platforms) headquartered in Gronau, Germany, with operations dating to 1977. The company designs and produces the LEO series of tracked and wheeled aerial platforms organized into height categories spanning 12 meters (LEO12T) to 71.6 meters (TE720), including specialized insulated variants (LEO19iGT, LEO23iGT) engineered for safe operation near live electrical conductors. The product line emphasizes compact form factor, robust construction, and intuitive controls suited to demanding industrial and confined-space environments.

The business sells new equipment, used/refurbished machines, spare parts, operator training, and maintenance and inspection services. Pricing is quote-based with no public list prices, reflecting the custom-configuration nature of the equipment and B2B buyer profiles. TEUPEN addresses four named customer segments: industrial companies, handcraft and trade businesses, equipment rental fleets, and electrical utilities. Go-to-market relies on territory-based direct sales representatives covering German regions (South, West, North-East), a dedicated France sales manager, and a wholly-owned North American subsidiary (TEUPEN North America, Inc., Charlotte, NC), supplemented by multilingual website presence (DE/EN/FR) and active trade show participation including Bauma 2025.

Revenue mechanics are anchored in capital equipment sales with an aftermarket services layer (spare parts, maintenance contracts, operator training) that provides recurring revenue beyond the initial machine sale. The company is privately held under German GmbH structure with managing directors Tobias Ritzenhöfer and Paul B. Crane; no external institutional investment, funding rounds, or M&A activity are documented. Operating geographies span DACH, France, North America, and a global shipping footprint for direct export orders.

Name

Teupen Maschinenbau GmbH

Legal name

TEUPEN Maschinenbau GmbH

Website

https://teupen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Teupen Maschinenbau GmbH is a German manufacturer of mobile aerial work platforms, producing the LEO series and TE720 (12–71.6m working height) for industrial, trade, equipment rental, and electrical utility customers across Europe and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerial Work Platforms

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting Platforms & Aerial Work Platforms (MEWPs) (IMAHAJAJ)

Keywords

• Aerial work platforms
• Tracked access platforms
• Insulated boom lifts
• Mobile elevating platforms
• Height access equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Gronau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aerial Work Platform Sales: Manufacturing and direct sales of aerial work platforms (LEO series) ranging from 12m to 71.6m working height. Products are sold directly through regional sales representatives and through the inquiry/quote process.
2. After-Sales Services: Comprehensive service offerings including customer service, spare parts supply, maintenance and inspection services, and operator training programs conducted at TEUPEN's training facilities.
3. Maintenance & Inspection Services: Preventive maintenance programs and inspection services for aerial lifts covering mechanical and electrical components to ensure operational efficiency and safety compliance.
4. Used Machines: Sale of pre-owned/refurbished aerial work platforms through dedicated used machines section of the website.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Teupen Maschinenbau GmbH, based in Gronau, Germany, designs and manufactures the LEO series of aerial work platforms (mobile elevating work platforms) with working heights ranging from 12 meters to 71.6 meters. The portfolio includes compact tracked and wheeled units, mid-range and high-reach platforms, insulated variants for electrical work, and the flagship TE720 launched at Bauma 2025. The company also provides spare parts, customer service, operator training, and maintenance & inspection services, plus refurbished used machines.

Product overview

Teupen Maschinenbau GmbH manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of aerial working platforms (mobile elevated work platforms) under the LEO series brand. The product range spans working heights from 12 meters (LEO12T) to 71.60 meters (TE720), organized into four height categories: 12-18 meters (compact models LEO12T, LEO13GT, LEO15GT, LEO18GTplus), 23-27 meters (mid-range LEO24T, LEO24GT, LEO27GTplus), 30-39 meters (high-reach LEO30Tplus, LEO35Tplus, LEO34GTplus, LEO39GTplus), and insulated machines for electrical work (LEO19iGT, LEO23iGT). The flagship TE720, launched at Bauma 2025, represents the company's most significant product expansion with its 71.60-meter working height. The company operates from Gronau, Germany, and provides comprehensive service offerings including customer service, spare parts supply, operator training, and maintenance and inspection services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LEO series: Product line of aerial working platforms manufactured by TEUPEN, including models LEO12T, LEO13GT, LEO15GT, LEO18GTplus, LEO24T, LEO24GT, LEO27GTplus, LEO30Tplus, LEO34GTplus, LEO35Tplus, LEO39GTplus, and insulated variants LEO19iGT and LEO23iGT
• TE720

Products and services

• LEO12T

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Socage S.r.l. Italian manufacturer of aerial platforms including truck-mounted and tracked MEWPs with insulated variants. Mid-sized European competitor with comparable product breadth and customer focus.
• Ruthmann GmbH & Co. KG: German-based manufacturer of truck-mounted and tracked aerial work platforms, including the STEIGER and ECOLINE ranges. Direct geographic and product-line competitor to TEUPEN, also serving industrial, rental, and utility customers across Europe.
• Niftylift: UK-based manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms specializing in compact, low-weight, and environmentally powered MEWPs. Highly comparable to TEUPEN's compact and specialty LEO models targeting industrial and rental customers.
• Snorkel (Aichi Group): US-based manufacturer of aerial work platforms (boom and scissor lifts) within Japanese construction equipment manufacturer Aichi. Comparable product range and rental-customer focus to TEUPEN.
• Time Manufacturing Company: US manufacturer of aerial devices including the Versalift and Time brand truck-mounted and high-reach MEWPs. Direct comparator in the high-reach/utility category where TEUPEN is now launching the TE720.
• Bronto Skylift (Liebherr): Finnish manufacturer of truck-mounted aerial platforms and high-reach MEWPs, owned by Liebherr. Specializes in the ultra-high-reach segment (>70m) where TEUPEN's TE720 now competes.

Broad incumbents

• JLG Industries (Oshkosh): Global market leader in aerial work platforms and telehandlers; part of Oshkosh Corporation. A broad incumbent whose full product portfolio, global dealer network, and scale set the competitive benchmark for MEWP manufacturers like TEUPEN.
• Genie (Terex Corporation): Major manufacturer of aerial work platforms and material lifts owned by Terex. Competes across all MEWP categories with globally established brands and broad distribution, overlapping directly with TEUPEN's industrial and rental customer segments.
• Haulotte Group: French-listed manufacturer of aerial work platforms serving industrial, construction, and rental markets globally. Comparable European-headquartered competitor with full height-range coverage.
• Manitou Group: French manufacturer of material handling and access equipment, including MEWPs and telehandlers. Overlaps with TEUPEN in industrial and rental customer segments via its aerial platform line.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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