Gföllner Fahrzeugbau und Containertechnik

What Gföllner Fahrzeugbau und Containertechnik does

Gföllner Fahrzeugbau und Containertechnik GmbH is an Austrian engineering-to-order manufacturer founded in 1895, headquartered in Sankt Georgen bei Grieskirchen, Austria, with additional production sites in Rozvadov (Czech Republic), Diersbach (Austria), and a North American joint venture (IGPS Joint Ventures) in Trenton, New Jersey, plus two newly announced Austrian sites in Ort im Innkreis and Hohenzell. The company operates four competence areas: Containertechnik (modular technical containers for energy, data centers, industrial, defense, mining, and oil/gas/hydrogen applications), Bahntechnik (cabin modules, mobile workshops, and auxiliary trains/AOC for rail operators), Fahrzeugbau & Ladetechnik (custom truck bodies, trailers, crane/tipper systems, and exchange systems for construction, waste, food, municipal, and distribution sectors), and Mietcontainer (rental mobile space and event containers). Technical capabilities center on precision modular construction, integration of complex electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems into containerized or vehicle-mounted platforms, and qualification under stringent end-market regimes including nuclear-grade switchgear and German railway standards.

The company sells primarily through direct enterprise field sales to large B2B customers, with marquee references including Deutsche Bahn (S-Bahn Berlin and Hamburg AOC auxiliary trains), Kernkraftwerk Beznau (16-kV switchgear modules), Yamama Cement in Saudi Arabia (rail power converter containers), Upper Austria State Government (multifunctional vehicles), and INNIO Jenbacher (energy infrastructure via the North American JV). Revenue is generated on a project-based, hardware-sales model with bespoke engineering specifications; rental containers provide a smaller managed-services stream. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Geographic reach spans Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Czech Republic, the United States, and Saudi Arabia. Headcount is reported at 101-250 employees, with ongoing workforce investment including 12 new apprentices hired in September 2025. The company is privately held with no external funding rounds disclosed and no public revenue figures available.

Name

Gföllner Fahrzeugbau und Containertechnik

Legal name

Gföllner Fahrzeugbau und Containertechnik GmbH

Website

https://gfoellner.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1895

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gföllner Fahrzeugbau und Containertechnik is an Austrian engineering-to-order manufacturer, founded in 1895, of precision technical containers, railway cabin modules and auxiliary trains, and custom commercial vehicle bodies. It serves enterprise and government customers across energy, rail, defense, and commercial vehicle sectors in Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Vehicle and Container Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Vehicle Body Manufacturing (Emergency/Military/Mobile Clinics) (IMACAGAD), Modular / Prefabricated Building & Module Transport (TLADAGAH)

Keywords

• Custom vehicle manufacturing
• Technical container systems
• Railway vehicle equipment
• Commercial vehicle bodies
• Mobile space solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Sankt Georgen Bei Grieskirchen

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Container Manufacturing: Design, engineering, and manufacturing of bespoke technical containers for energy, data center, industrial, defense, and mining applications. Revenue is project-based and generated per order/delivery, typically as long-lead custom manufacturing contracts with B2B customers.
2. Custom Vehicle Body Manufacturing (Fahrzeugbau): Design and manufacture of custom truck bodies, trailers, and special-purpose vehicle solutions for construction, waste management, food industry, municipal, and distribution sectors. Revenue is generated through individual vehicle builds, with options such as crane-equipped trucks, tipper systems, and custom trailer configurations.
3. Railway Technology Products: Manufacturing of technical containers and cabin modules for rail vehicles, as well as mobile workshop units and auxiliary trains (Hilfszüge). Revenue is generated from bespoke railway-specific engineering projects with rail operators and OEMs.
4. Rental Container Services (Mietcontainer): Rental of versatile mobile space solutions and event containers for temporary or permanent deployment. Revenue is generated through rental contracts with flexible duration terms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gföllner Fahrzeugbau und Containertechnik GmbH designs, engineers, and manufactures custom technical containers, railway cabin modules, auxiliary trains (Hilfszüge), and commercial vehicle bodies (truck bodies, trailers, exchange systems) for enterprise, government, and industrial customers. The company operates four competence areas: Containertechnik (technical containers for energy, data center, defense, mining, oil/gas/hydrogen applications), Bahntechnik (rail technology products), Fahrzeugbau & Ladetechnik (vehicle construction and loading systems), and Mietcontainer (rental container services).

Product overview

Gföllner Fahrzeugbau und Containertechnik is a manufacturing company offering a portfolio of four core product areas: Containertechnik (technical/industrial containers), Bahntechnik (railway technology including cabins and mobile workshops), Fahrzeugbau & Ladetechnik (vehicle construction and loading systems), and Mietcontainer (rental containers). The Containertechnik division provides modularly constructed technical rooms for energy, data centers, industry, defense, mining, and hydrogen applications. The Bahntechnik division supplies cabin modules and support trains for rail projects. The Fahrzeugbau & Ladetechnik division manufactures truck bodies, trailers, and exchange systems for construction, waste management, food industry, and municipal use. The Mietcontainer division offers mobile space and event container rentals. The company has been operating since 1895 under the tagline 'Präzision in Bewegung' (Precision in Motion).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• tecbox: Mentioned as a separate digital platform/brand.

Products and services

• Containertechnik (Technical Container Systems) Modularly constructed technical containers serving as functional rooms for energy, data center, industrial, defense, mining, oil/gas, and hydrogen applications. Custom-engineered for demanding technical solutions including switchgear modules, power converter containers, and specialized enclosures.
• Bahntechnik (Railway Technology) Technical containers and cabin modules for railway projects including rail vehicles, support trains (Hilfszüge / AOC), mobile workshops, and special railway vehicles. Includes custom cabin construction for rail vehicles, mobile workshop units, and special-purpose rail vehicles.
• Fahrzeugbau & Ladetechnik (Vehicle Construction and Loading Technology) Custom commercial vehicle bodies and loading systems including robust truck bodies, trailers, intelligent exchange systems (such as ÖkoFlex sled trailers), crane-equipped trucks, tipper systems, and special-purpose vehicle solutions for construction, waste management, food industry, distribution, and municipal applications.
• Mietcontainer (Rental Containers) Versatile rental container solutions including mobile space solutions and event containers for temporary or permanent deployment, available on flexible rental contracts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Two 16-kV functional switchgear modules successfully delivered and installed at the largest nuclear power plant in Switzerland (Kernkraftwerk Beznau) — demonstrating ability to meet the most stringent quality and safety standards.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IGPS Joint VenturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIGPS Joint Ventures is a joint venture partner with Gföllner, operating a shared location in Trenton, New Jersey, United States. This partnership represents Gföllner's entry and presence in the North American market, combining expertise in container technology and vehicle manufacturing with IGPS's capabilities in the energy and industrial solutions space. The JV operates under the name IGPS Joint Ventures at the Trenton location.
• INNIO JenbachercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINNIO Jenbacher, a leading provider of energy solutions and power plant technology, is referenced in conjunction with a kickoff party event held at Gföllner's Trenton, New Jersey location, suggesting an active joint venture and strategic collaboration between the companies in the North American energy infrastructure market. The partnership appears focused on integrated power and container solutions for energy applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Rosenbauer International: Austrian-headquartered manufacturer of specialty vehicles (fire trucks, emergency, defense, municipal) and custom vehicle bodies — directly comparable to Gföllner's Fahrzeugbau & Ladetechnik and Defence & Government competencies, with similar Austrian/DACH roots and multi-national production.
• Plasser & Theurer: Austrian manufacturer of railway maintenance vehicles, track machinery, and rail-specific equipment — directly comparable to Gföllner's Bahntechnik division (mobile workshops, support trains, and rail cabin modules) with similar Austrian heritage and rail-customer relationships across Europe.
• Schmitz Cargobull: European market leader in truck trailers and semi-trailers with custom body and loading systems — directly comparable to Gföllner's Fahrzeugbau & Ladetechnik division serving construction, distribution, municipal, and logistics verticals.
• Fahrzeugwerk Bernard Krone: German family-owned manufacturer of commercial vehicle trailers, truck bodies, and agricultural/construction transport equipment — comparable to Gföllner's vehicle construction and trailer portfolio across commercial and specialty segments.
• Kässbohrer: European semi-trailer and special vehicle manufacturer producing tippers, low-loaders, container chassis, and special-purpose bodies — directly comparable to Gföllner's modular vehicle bodies and trailer systems including the ÖkoFlex roll-off system.
• Goldhofer: German manufacturer of heavy-duty and specialized transport trailers for construction, wind energy, and project cargo — comparable to Gföllner's specialty vehicle and heavy transport capabilities, particularly for industrial and infrastructure customers.
• Windhoff Bahn- und Anlagentechnik: German manufacturer of special rail vehicles, railway maintenance equipment, and road-rail infrastructure solutions — directly comparable to Gföllner's Bahntechnik portfolio including mobile workshops and special rail vehicles.
• Algeco: European leader in modular space solutions and prefabricated container buildings — directly comparable to Gföllner's Containertechnik and Mietcontainer offerings for industrial, energy, and event applications.
• KLEUSBERG: German manufacturer of modular container buildings and technical room systems — comparable to Gföllner's precision-engineered technical container modules for energy, data center, and industrial customers.
• ZIEGLER (Albert Ziegler GmbH): German manufacturer of fire trucks, rescue vehicles, and special-purpose commercial vehicle bodies — directly comparable to Gföllner's specialty vehicle construction capabilities in defense, government, and municipal segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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