Schlumpf

What Schlumpf does

Schlumpf is a US-based, privately held manufacturer of roll, reel, shaft, and ergonomic material handling equipment serving the web converting and processing industry. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Portland, Maine, the company designs and builds both standard off-the-shelf products (roll handlers, portable hydraulic and electric shaft handlers, core chucks, unwind and rewind stands, fork trucks and lift tables, roll upenders, core plug handlers, and core cutters) and custom-engineered manipulators tailored to specific production environments. Its customers span converting, flexible packaging, nonwovens, tissue, tag and label, corrugating, tire and rubber, automotive and aerospace, and broader industrial manufacturing, with pain points centered on heavy roll handling, operator ergonomics, and line efficiency.

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales of standard and customized equipment, supplemented by a spare parts and accessories program that services the installed base. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is a direct, solutions-based territory sales motion targeting enterprise and mid-market customers, supported by technical support staff, custom engineering capability, a product finder tool, social channels, and participation in converting-industry events such as LOUPE Americas 2026. The company markets itself on time-proven design, ease of use, and application engineering expertise.

Since July 2025, Schlumpf has operated as part of Double E Group, a consolidating platform that also encompasses Appleton Manufacturing, Convertech, Daven Manufacturing, Epoch Industries, and Cartmover. The parent group expanded further in the same period via the acquisition of Converter Accessory Corporation (CAC). Schlumpf remains a small entity (11-50 employees) with no disclosed revenue or external funding, and its brand is transitioning to the unified Double E Group identity.

Name

Schlumpf

Legal name

Schlumpf

Website

https://schlumpf-inc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schlumpf, founded in 1992 and based in Maine, designs and manufactures ergonomic roll, reel, shaft, and material handling equipment for web converting, packaging, tissue, and related industries, now operating as part of Double E Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers) (IMACAFAD)

Keywords

• Material handling equipment
• Web converting machinery
• Roll handling systems
• Shaft handling equipment
• Ergonomic material handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Material Handling Equipment Sales: Sale of standard and custom roll handling, shaft handling, unwind/rewind stands, core chucks, fork trucks, lift tables, roll upenders, and other material handling equipment. Products range from off-the-shelf to highly customized automated solutions.
2. Custom Engineering Solutions: Custom design and engineering of material handling systems and manipulators for specific customer applications and challenges.
3. Spare Parts and Accessories: Spare parts program providing replacement parts to maintain existing equipment, creating ongoing revenue from installed base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Schlumpf designs, manufactures, and supplies standard and custom engineered material handling equipment for the rolled goods manufacturing and web converting industries. The portfolio spans roll handling systems, portable hydraulic and electric shaft handling machines, core plug handlers, unwind and rewind stands, heavy-duty expanding core chucks, lift tables and platforms, fork trucks and lifts, roll upenders, and core cutters, supported by custom engineering and a spare parts program.

Product overview

Schlumpf offers a comprehensive portfolio of ergonomic material handling equipment for the web converting and processing industry. The product lineup includes Roll Handling equipment (hoist-based and lift-and-turn systems), Shaft Handling machines (portable hydraulic and electric), Core Plug Handling systems, Unwind and Rewind Stands, Core Chucks, Fork Trucks & Lifts, Lift Tables and Platforms, Roll Upenders, and Core Cutters. The company also provides Customized Material Handling solutions for specific applications and a range of Parts and Accessories. Products serve industries including flexible packaging, nonwovens, tissue, tag & label, converting, corrugating, tire & rubber, and automotive & aerospace. Schlumpf operates as part of Double E Group following a rebranding, offering both standard off-the-shelf products and highly customized automated solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Roll Handling Equipment Standard and custom roll, shaft, and material handling solutions including hoist-based and lift and turn equipment for managing rolls in converting operations. Designed for converting industry applications.
• Shaft Handling Equipment Portable hydraulic and electric shaft handling machines designed for portability, ease of use, compact design, and versatile shaft handling applications across converting operations.
• Core Plug Handling Equipment Equipment for inserting, removing, and transporting core plugs in tissue plants and mills. Targeted at tissue industry material handling operations.
• Unwind and Rewind Stands Standard designs and custom engineered unwind and rewind stands delivering high performance capabilities and trouble-free reliable operation for converting operations.
• Core Chucks Heavy-duty expanding core chuck system for holding rolls on roll processing applications, offering precision and versatility in high-demand operations.
• Customized Material Handling Systems Custom manipulators and material handling systems designed and engineered to maximize material handling productivity for specific customer applications and challenges.
• Fork Trucks and Lifts Powered trucks and stackers creating safer and ergonomically sound production environments, serving as the platform for many roll handling operations.
• Lift Tables and Platforms Manual and electric lift tables and platforms for various material handling elevation needs across production facilities.
• Roll Upenders Equipment to tilt rolls for floor pickup or drop-off in unwind and rewind stands, tailored to specific converting applications.
• Core Cutters (Appleton brand) Heavy-duty core cutters known for dependability and virtually dust-free core cutting for economical, high-quality core production in converting operations.
• Parts and Accessories Spare parts and accessories program providing replacement parts to maintain and repair Schlumpf products, enabling customers to replace parts rather than entire units and creating recurring revenue from the installed base.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dramatically increases safety and efficiency in operations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Double E GroupcoreOthers · 1 July 2025Schlumpf has joined Double E Group, a global leader in converting components and web handling technology. This consolidation unifies the Schlumpf brand under Double E Group, which also encompasses Appleton Manufacturing, Convertech, Daven Manufacturing, Epoch Industries, and Cartmover. The integration strengthens the company's position in the global converting industry.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Convertech: Sister company under Double E Group supplying core chucks and shaft solutions for the converting industry. Directly comparable to Schlumpf's core-chuck and shaft-handling product lines and now part of the same parent platform.
• Martin Automatic: US-based manufacturer of automatic web handling, splicing, and roll-changing equipment for the converting industry. Closely comparable in target customer (converting/printing plants) and product category (roll/shaft handling on web processing lines).
• Appleton Manufacturing: Sister company under Double E Group and the brand behind Schlumpf's 'Core Cutters' product line. Overlaps with Schlumpf in core-handling consumables and accessories for paper/converting mills.
• Daven Manufacturing: Sister company under Double E Group serving the converting industry with web handling and related components. Direct peer in product scope and go-to-market under the same parent platform.
• Epoch Industries: Sister company under Double E Group providing converting-industry components. Comparable in customer base (converting/printing) and complementary in product line to Schlumpf's roll and shaft handling offerings.

Emerging players

• RotoMetrics: Manufacturer of precision rotary dies, anvils, and tooling for the label and converting industries. Comparable end-customer (converting/label converters) and sells complementary consumable and tooling products into the same lines where Schlumpf equipment is deployed.
• Catbridge Machinery: US-based builder of slitting, rewinding, and web converting machinery. Overlaps with Schlumpf on unwind/rewind stand and roll handling installations for narrow-web and mid-web converters.

Others

• Double E Group: Parent platform of Schlumpf since July 2025, unifying Appleton, Convertech, Davens, Epoch, Cartmover, and CAC under a single converting-components brand. Relevant as the parent context that shapes Schlumpf's go-to-market and capital allocation.

Broad incumbents

• Fife Corporation: Established manufacturer of web guiding, tension control, and web handling equipment for converting and converting-adjacent industries. Overlaps with Schlumpf in serving paper, film, and foil processors with material handling and control equipment.
• Erhardt+Leimer (E+L): Large global supplier of web guiding, tension control, and web inspection systems for converting and processing lines. Comparable customer base (converting/packaging) and adjacent product scope in web/material handling.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SchlumpfInc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TheSuperSchlumpf
• Facebookfacebook.com/schlumpfinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schlumpf-usa-inc.
• Instagraminstagram.com/doublee_group

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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