Schiffini

What Schiffini does

Schiffini GmbH & Co. KG is a German full-service event technology and stage kinetics provider founded in 1990 by brothers Martin and Stefan Schiffeler during their studies at RWTH Aachen. The company operates two integrated service lines: Veranstaltungstechnik (event technology encompassing lighting, audio, and video systems) and Bühnenkinetik (stage kinetics, including turntables, mobile LED walls, winches, flying rigs, reveal machines, Kabuki curtains, pneumatic systems, and bespoke kinetic constructions). Headquartered in Frechen near Cologne with 300 sqm of office space and a 1,200 sqm storage and workshop facility, Schiffini established a Berlin-Mitte branch office in 2013 and operates internationally across Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Spain, France, Latvia, Japan, and the United States.

The technical portfolio centers on custom-engineered kinetic systems with proprietary elements including the KINUXS© spotlight series, electrically height-adjustable telescopic microphones, motorized turntables ranging from 0.3m to 30m diameter (with heavy-load variants rated to 500 kg/m²), silent winches for scenic lifting (up to 2 m/s, 250 kg, SIL3 / DGUV 17 certified), and DMX-controlled pneumatic drives. Notable executions include a 14m-diameter heavy-load turntable supporting a 28-ton CLAAS combine harvester, a 23.5m curved divisible LED wall for the Infiniti Q50 reveal at Geneva Motor Show, a transparent movable LED wall for the Volkswagen ID.LIFE at IAA Mobility, and a schienengeführtes Hubtor LED cube for the Skoda Elroq in Prague. The company also delivered a stage winch system with fiber optic cable guidance and a driving simulator with LED cube for Audi at OMR 2023.

Schiffini runs a project-based B2B services model with quote-driven, custom pricing per engagement rather than standardized tiers, and operates as a direct enterprise field-sales organization without channel partners. Revenue is generated through rental and full-service provision, covering planning, setup, on-site technical support, and teardown for trade shows, automotive world premieres, product launches, corporate events, livestreams, and TV productions. Named enterprise customers span automotive (Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Infiniti, Mazda, CLAAS), gaming/tech (Microsoft Xbox, Bandai Namco, OMEN by HP), electronics (Nikon), furniture (hülsta, JAB ANSTOETZ), and financial services (DSL Bank). At gamescom 2023 alone, Schiffini provided full-service technical coverage for approximately 5,350 sqm of combined exhibition space across the Microsoft Xbox, Bandai Namco, and OMEN by HP booths, with the Xbox installation winning "Green Studio of the Year" and Bandai Namco earning "Best of Show Floor."

Name

Schiffini

Legal name

Schiffini GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://schiffini.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schiffini GmbH & Co. KG is a German full-service event technology and stage kinetics provider specializing in lighting, audio, video, and custom kinetic systems for trade shows, automotive world premieres, gaming exhibitions, and TV productions for enterprise clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Technology & Stage Kinetics Services

NAICS

Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing (333921), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Technical Production Management & Crew (MPAGAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Staging & Rigging Services (MPAGAKAA), Staging, Scenic & Set Fabrication (Stages, Backdrops, Scenic Builds) (THAHAEAC), Special Effects (Pyro, Lasers, Confetti, Fog) (MPAGAKAF)

Keywords

• Event technology rental
• Stage kinetics systems
• Trade show lighting
• LED wall solutions
• Kinetic stage engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Frechen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Technology Rental and Services: Rental and full-service provision of event technology including lighting, audio, video equipment and stage kinetics for trade shows, events, product presentations, and TV productions. Services include planning, coordination, setup, on-site service, and teardown.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Schiffini rents, designs, and procures event technology and stage kinetics for trade fairs, corporate events, and TV shows. Its offering spans full-service lighting, audio, and video rental combined with a portfolio of kinetic movement systems (turntables, mobile LED walls, reveal machines, winches, hoists, Kabuki curtains, pneumatic systems, telescopic microphones, lift podiums, and bespoke constructions), delivered with planning, on-site execution, and teardown. The company holds in-house engineering and 1,200 sqm workshop capacity to build custom kinetic installations.

Product overview

Schiffini is a full-service event technology and stage kinetics company operating as a rental and service provider with two main divisions: Veranstaltungstechnik (Event Technology) and Bühnenkinetik (Stage Kinetics). The Event Technology division provides lighting (including proprietary KINUXS© spotlights), audio/sound, and video/LED wall solutions with full planning, setup, and on-site technical support. The Stage Kinetics division offers a comprehensive portfolio of mechanical movement systems including rotating turntables (0.3m-30m), mobile LED walls, LED rotating louvers, reveal machines, flying rigs, winches (up to 2 m/s), electric chain hoists (up to 1,000 kg), Kabuki curtain drops, pneumatic systems, lift podiums, roller screens, game show technology, telescopic microphones, and custom constructions. Together, these enable complex choreographed movement sequences for trade shows, automotive presentations, TV productions, concerts, and corporate events worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Veranstaltungstechnik (Event Technology) Full-service event technology rental including lighting, audio, and video equipment with planning, setup, and on-site technical support for trade shows, corporate events, and TV productions.
• Lichttechnik (Lighting Technology) Professional lighting equipment rental including LED solutions, proprietary KINUXS© spotlights, floodlights, and custom lighting concepts for trade shows, events, and exhibitions.
• Tontechnik (Audio Technology) Sound systems, mixing consoles, wireless microphones, and PA equipment rental for events, conferences, and trade shows.
• Videotechnik / LED-Wände (Video Technology / LED Walls) LED wall rental and video technology solutions including mobile LED walls, curved LED displays, and professional video equipment for presentations, trade shows, and events.
• KINUXS© Scheinwerfer (KINUXS© Spotlights) Proprietary custom-designed spotlight series developed by Schiffini for optimal exhibition and event illumination when standard off-the-shelf fixtures cannot achieve the desired results.
• Bühnenkinetik (Stage Kinetics) Full-service stage kinetics for events and trade shows including precision-controlled lifting, rotating, sliding, and moving elements, delivered with planning, setup, and on-site execution.
• Drehscheiben / Drehbühnen (Turntables / Rotating Stages) Motorized turntables and rotating stages in various sizes from 0.3m to 30m diameter for 360-degree product presentations, auto displays, and TV shows, including heavy-duty variants up to 500 kg/m² with integrated slip-ring power and data transmission.
• Fahrbare LED-Wände (Mobile LED Walls) Movable LED wall systems that can be transported and positioned for vehicle presentations and dynamic displays, including transparent and curved configurations.
• LED-Drehlamellen (LED Rotating Louvers) Rotating LED panels capable of rotating up to 1,800 degrees, available in single- or double-sided configurations for suspended or standing installations.
• Enthüllungsmaschinen (Reveal Machines) Unveiling systems designed for dramatic product reveals at trade shows and events, including car-reveal installations.
• Flugwerke (Flying Rigs) Precision-controlled systems for scenic movement of persons and objects over stages and audiences, with step-less speed control and programmable trajectories for spectacular effects.
• Seilwinden (Winches) Silent winch systems for scenic lifting of persons, LED walls, props, curtains, and exhibits at speeds up to 2 m/s with 250 kg maximum load per unit, certified to DGUV 17 (formerly BGV/C1) and SIL3.
• Elektrische Kettenzüge (Electric Chain Hoists) Programmable electric chain hoists for lifting and lowering stage elements, LED walls, and decorations at speeds up to 24 m/min with up to 1,000 kg maximum capacity.
• Kabuki-Vorhang (Kabuki Curtain) Quick-drop curtain systems triggered pneumatically or electrically for dramatic reveals at shows, presentations, and events with customizable widths.
• Pneumatische Systeme (Pneumatic Systems) Pneumatic drive systems for fast push, rotate, and pivot movements with DMX control, suitable for outdoor use in game shows and event applications.
• Hubpodeste (Lift Podiums) Height-adjustable platforms for dynamic stage scenes enabling objects or performers to rise from below or descend from above at events and TV productions.
• Rollbildleinwand (Roller Projection Screens) Electric retractable projection screens that deploy and retract discreetly, with carbon-fiber construction for lightweight strength and widths up to 1,200 cm.
• Spieletechnik (Game Show Technology) Specialized kinetic technology solutions for game shows combining rotating stages, pneumatic systems, winches, reveal machines, flying rigs, trap doors, and telescopic microphones, developed in collaboration with game developers.
• Verfahrbare Teleskop-Mikrofone (Mobile Telescopic Microphones) Electric height-adjustable telescopic microphones that automatically position to the speaker's height, operating at speeds up to 0.3 m/s with programmable positions and no manual readjustment required.
• Sonderkonstruktionen (Custom Constructions) Bespoke kinetic constructions tailored to specific project requirements, designed and manufactured by Schiffini to customer specifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful execution for gamescom 2023 covering 5,350 sqm exhibition space for major brands including Microsoft Xbox, Bandai Namco, and OMEN by HP
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ENVY CREATE LTD.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Commissioned Schiffini for full-service technical services for OMEN by HP at gamescom 2023, representing long-term trusted relationship.
• Neumann&Müller GmbH & Co. KGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 May 2023Event technology company that commissioned Schiffini for Audi OMR 2023 special constructions including driving simulator with LED cube and stage winches.
• GAHRENS + BATTERMANN GmbH & Co. KGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 September 2021Event technology company that commissioned Schiffini for Volkswagen IAA Mobility kinetic solutions.
• SHOWEM Veranstaltungstechnik GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2021Event technology company that commissioned Schiffini for Audi e-tron GT world premiere stage kinetics.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lang AG: German specialist in video and LED wall rental for events and trade shows. Direct competitor in the video/LED wall segment of Schiffini's portfolio, particularly relevant given Schiffini's mobile and curved LED wall capabilities.
• Showem Veranstaltungstechnik: German event technology company that commissioned Schiffini for the Audi e-tron GT world premiere. Competes directly in the German event-technology market with overlapping lighting, audio, and stage services.
• Habegger: Swiss-based event technology and rigging specialist with similar kinetic and stage mechanics offerings. Comparable mid-sized European competitor serving corporate events, trade shows, and broadcasts with a full-service model.
• SATS Spezialbau: German specialist in custom stage constructions and kinetic solutions for events. Closely comparable to Schiffini in the niche of bespoke stage mechanics and turntable systems for trade shows and presentations.

Broad incumbents

• Gahrens + Battermann: One of Germany's largest event-technology and media service providers, offering lighting, audio, video, and rigging. Has commissioned Schiffini as sub-contractor for kinetic elements (e.g., VW IAA Mobility), indicating overlapping but broader service portfolio.
• NEP Group: Worldwide provider of broadcast and live event production services with specialized kinetic and rigging capabilities. Comparable to Schiffini in serving TV productions and major live events but with significantly larger scale and geographic reach.
• PRG (Production Resource Group): Global market leader in event production and entertainment technology, offering lighting, video, audio, and rigging for live events. Operates at a much larger scale and competes for the same enterprise client projects across automotive and gaming.
• Neumann&Müller: Major German event technology company with full-service audio, video, lighting, and rigging capabilities. Commissioned Schiffini for Audi OMR 2023 custom constructions, positioning it as a close competitor in the same German enterprise event-tech market.

Emerging players

• Motionlab Berlin: Berlin-based motion design and kinetic technology studio for events and stage productions. Overlaps with Schiffini's stage kinetics offerings but typically operates on smaller-scale, more design-driven projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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