Name

SCHMIDTSCHE SCHACK

Legal name

SCHMIDTSCHE SCHACK | ARVOS GmbH

Website

https://schmidtsche-schack.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Heat Transfer Equipment

NAICS

Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing (333994)

SIC

Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433)

akta.pro primary industry

Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Boilers, Furnaces & Process Heating Equipment (IMAHAKAD), Heat Exchangers & Thermal Transfer Equipment (IMAHAKAC)

Keywords

• Industrial heat transfer
• Process heat exchangers
• Thermal process equipment
• Fired heater design
• Heat recovery systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Kassel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Heat Exchanger Equipment Sales: Custom-designed and manufactured heat transfer solutions including Transfer Line Exchangers, Process Gas Coolers, Process Gas Boilers, Recuperators, Fired Heaters, and Air Preheaters. Equipment is sold as project-based capital equipment to industrial customers.
2. Aftermarket Services: Comprehensive lifecycle support including training, spare parts supply, and revamps & upgrades. Global logistics and in-house production ensure quick access to original spare parts. Service offerings include erection support, commissioning supervision, maintenance, and remote support.
3. Engineering and Manufacturing Services: Engineering, production, and service all from one source. The company provides turnkey thermal process solutions including project execution, installation supervision, and ongoing technical support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SCHMIDTSCHE SCHACK designs, engineers, and manufactures custom-made industrial heat transfer equipment — including Transfer Line Exchangers, Process Gas Coolers, Process Gas Boilers, Fired Heaters, Recuperators, Air Preheaters, and Quench Boilers — under the SCHMIDT'SCHE® and SCHACK® brands for chemical, petrochemical, metallurgical, refining, carbon black, and recycling plants. The company delivers engineering, production, and aftermarket service from a single source through global subsidiaries, with a specialized evolution-line® portfolio for green industrial processes.

Product overview

SCHMIDTSCHE SCHACK is a world-leading provider of advanced heat transfer solutions for demanding industrial processes, operating as a single unified product portfolio. The company offers customized heat exchangers and thermal process equipment under the SCHMIDT'SCHE® and SCHACK® brands, serving the chemical, petrochemical, refining, metallurgical, and recycling industries. Core products include Transfer Line Exchangers for ethylene production, Process Gas Coolers and Process Gas Boilers for chemical synthesis, Fired Heaters, Recuperators in multiple configurations, Syngas Solutions for gasification, and Carbon Black Solutions including Air Preheaters and Quench Boilers. The evolution-line® sub-brand addresses new sustainable processes like green ammonia and hydrogen production. All products are complemented by comprehensive aftermarket services including training, spare parts, and technical support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SCHMIDT'SCHE: Heat transfer technology brand including Transfer Line Exchangers, Process Gas Boilers, and Superheaters based on Double Tube & Oval Header technology platform.
• SCHACK
• evolution-line
• Zero.One
• R3

Products and services

• SCHMIDT'SCHE® Transfer Line Exchangers Heat exchangers at the heart of steam cracking processes for ethylene production, based on Double Tube & Oval Header technology; enable rapid cooling of cracked gas and high-pressure steam generation while maximizing ethylene yield and energy recovery. For chemical and petrochemical plant operators.
• SCHACK® Process Gas Cooler Heat exchangers for cooling process gases in nitric acid production and caprolactam manufacturing, contributing to the extraction of valuable chemical compounds. For fertilizer and chemical plant operators.
• SCHMIDT'SCHE® Process Gas Boiler
• SCHACK® Fired Heaters
• SCHACK® Recuperators
• Syngas Solutions
• SCHACK® Air Preheaters
• SCHACK® Quench Boilers
• Sludge Solutions
• Aftermarket Services
• Service & Technical Support
• evolution-line® Portfolio Advanced product portfolio for new and modified sustainable processes including green ammonia, DRI & green steel, electric cracking, biomass & waste gasification, low carbon hydrogen, and green methanol applications. For developers of green industrial plants and decarbonization projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Steam superheater increased locomotive performance by 30% while reducing coal consumption (early 20th century technology)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kelvion: Specialist manufacturer of industrial heat exchangers (plate, shell-and-tube, finned tube) for chemical, petrochemical, marine, and power applications, head-quartered in Germany—direct competitor in process heat transfer for chemical and petrochemical end markets.
• API Heat Transfer: Manufacturer of heat exchangers (shell-and-tube, plate, air-cooled) for chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, and power industries—direct peer in custom engineered heat transfer equipment for similar end customers.
• SPX Heat Transfer (SPX Technologies): Engineered heat transfer solutions for chemical, petrochemical, and industrial process markets, including process gas coolers and waste heat recovery—directly comparable in custom process heat exchanger design and manufacturing.
• Hamon: Belgian-based specialist in heat exchangers, air-cooled condensers, and cooling systems for power, petrochemical, and industrial gas customers—directly comparable in engineered-to-order heat transfer equipment and aftermarket services.

Broad incumbents

• Chart Industries: US-based provider of cryogenic and process equipment for energy and industrial gas markets, with brazed aluminum, welded, and air-cooled heat exchangers—overlaps in high-temperature process heat exchange, particularly for hydrogen and gasification applications adjacent to evolution-line®.
• Alfa Laval: Global leader in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling with a broad portfolio of heat exchangers, including plate, shell-and-tube, and welded units serving chemical, petrochemical, refining, and energy customers—overlaps directly with SCHMIDTSCHE SCHACK's process heat exchanger business but at a much larger scale.
• GEA Group: Large German engineering group with significant heat transfer and thermal process equipment operations serving chemical, food, and energy customers—competes in process gas cooling, heat recovery, and fired heater-related applications, though as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Ebara Corporation: Japanese industrial machinery group with pumps and process equipment, including heat exchangers and thermal systems for chemical and petrochemical customers in Asia—regional competition for SCHMIDTSCHE SCHACK's Japanese and broader Asian customer base.

Regional players

• Thermax Limited: Indian energy and environment engineering company with absorption chillers, process heating, and heat transfer solutions serving chemical, refining, and power customers—comparable in fired heaters and process heat exchange, primarily competing in the Indian and Asian markets.

Others

• Alstom (legacy heat transfer business comparator): Former parent of the SCHMIDTSCHE SCHACK division (sold to Triton in 2014); Alstom continues to operate in power and rail but its historical heat transfer business provides a direct competitive reference point and prior in-house capability comparison for the spun-out unit.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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