DMS Technologie

What DMS Technologie does

DMS Technologie GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of attachments and conversion solutions for construction machinery, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Fürth (registered at Amtsgericht Darmstadt, HRB 93846). The company is led by Managing Director Adam Geiss and operates with 11–50 employees. Its core product family covers mechanical attachments for excavators from 1–30 tons service weight and loading cranes, including rotator buckets (Rotatorlöffel), demolition grapples (Abbruchgreifer), sorting grapples (Sortiergreifer), grab buckets (Grabgreifer), soil mills (Bodenfräse), stump grinders (Wurzelratte), manipulators, and loading grapples (Verladegreifer), supplemented by accessories such as Softgrip, Pipegrip, Pendelbremse, and tooth-cutting exchange sets.

The company's technical differentiation is anchored in a patented enclosed cylinder design offering high damage resistance, brass bushings with self-lubrication for reduced wear, and a quick shell-change system on the GS240P grab bucket enabling shell widths from 320 to 1200 mm. Conversion solutions include the Multikupplungssystem (multi-coupler for rapid attachment changes) and the Baggerschildsteuerung (laser-guided excavator blade control for precision grading). DMS monetizes via one-time equipment sales through a postcode-based regional dealer network across Germany, France, Poland, and Switzerland, complemented by direct customer engagement at trade shows (INTERMAT, eRobocze, Kommunaltage), a 5-day free trial program for the Rotatorlöffel, and co-marketing relationships with OEMs including Kubota, Yanmar, and Wacker Neuson. The company has been recognized as a Statista Growth Champion in 2018, 2019, and 2020 and won INTERMAT INN Awards 2024 Silver for innovation.

Name

DMS Technologie

Legal name

DMS Technologie GmbH

Website

https://dms-tec.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DMS Technologie GmbH is a German manufacturer of mechanical attachments and conversion solutions for excavators (1–30 t) and loading cranes, including grapples, rotating buckets, stump grinders, and quick-coupler systems, sold through a European dealer network to civil engineering, landscaping, municipal, and construction trade customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction equipment attachments

NAICS

Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Attachments & Work Tools (Buckets, Augers, Hammers) (IMAHAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Construction equipment attachments
• Excavator grapples
• Rotator buckets
• Stump grinder attachments
• Construction machinery conversions

Headquarters

HQ city

Fürth

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heavy Equipment Attachment Sales: One-time sale of physical construction equipment attachments including demolition grapples, sorting grapples, grab buckets, rotating buckets, stump grinders (Wurzelratte), and soil mills. Products are sold through dealer network and directly.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DMS Technologie designs, develops, and manufactures practical attachment equipment (Anbaugeräte) and conversion solutions for construction machinery, including excavators and loading cranes. Its portfolio covers rotator buckets, demolition and sorting grapples, grab buckets, soil mills, stump grinders (Wurzelratte), manipulators, loading grapples, and accessories such as soft grips, pipe grips, pendulum brakes, ejectors, tooth-cutting exchange sets, plus conversion solutions like the Multikupplungssystem and laser-controlled Baggerschildsteuerung. Products are sold primarily through a regional German and European dealer network.

Product overview

DMS Technologie develops and manufactures practical attachment equipment and conversion solutions for construction machinery, including excavators and loading cranes. The product portfolio centers on mechanical attachments such as rotator buckets, demolition grapples, sorting grapples, grab buckets, soil mills, stump grinders (Wurzelratte), and manipulators. Accessories include soft grips, pipe grips, pendulum brakes, ejectors, and tooth-cutting exchange systems. Conversion solutions include the Multikupplungssystem (multi-coupler system) for rapid attachment changes and the Baggerschildsteuerung (excavator blade control) with laser-guided height adjustment. The company positions its products around durability, low maintenance, and unique enclosed cylinder technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rotatorlöffel (Rotator Bucket) Excavator bucket with an integrated rotation drive that acts as a second wrist for the excavator, enabling precision work such as grading, modeling, and backfilling. Offered across models covering 1–10 t excavator service weights for civil engineering, landscaping, and construction professionals.
• Abbruchgreifer (Demolition Grapple) Heavy-duty demolition grapple for processing construction debris, available for excavators from 1–22 t service weight with multiple shell-width options, plus loading-crane variants up to 3.5 t lifting capacity. Built for demolition contractors and civil engineering professionals.
• Sortiergreifer (Sorting Grapple) Sorting grapple for precise material handling and sorting, available for excavators 1–22 t and loading cranes 2–3.5 t. Designed for construction trade, landscaping, and recycling/material-handling professionals.
• Grabgreifer (Grab Bucket) Grab bucket available in two variants: lying cylinder (GL) for fixed mounting with combination grab/loading work, and standing cylinder (GS) for pendulum mounting with higher closing force. Models range from 1–24 t service weight and include the GS240P shell exchange system model launched in 2025.
• Bodenfräse (Soil Mill) Soil milling head for ground preparation and mixing, available in BF35 (1–6 t) and BF100 (6–12 t) models. Targeted at landscaping, agricultural, and ground-preparation contractors.
• Wurzelratte (Stump Grinder) Stump grinder attachment for removing tree stumps, available in models from 2–30 t service weight. Built for landscape gardeners and forestry/municipal maintenance operators.
• Manipulator Material handling manipulator for clamping and positioning objects, with clamping diameters ranging from 38–330 mm. Intended for material handling and stone-/block-placing applications.
• Verladegreifer (Loading Grapple) Loading grapple for loading crane applications with 3.5 t lifting capacity, available in three shell width options. Designed for truck-mounted loading crane operators in transport, construction, and logistics.
• Multikupplungssystem (MKS) Multi-Coupler System Quick-coupler conversion system enabling rapid exchange of attachments even in rain and mud, with clean coupling, no oil loss, reduced downtime, and increased safety. Targeted at contractors seeking to minimize attachment changeover time.
• Baggerschildsteuerung (Excavator Blade Control) Laser-controlled height adjustment system for excavator blades, enabling precise, material-saving grading for mini and compact excavators from lawn to parking lot surfaces. Aimed at landscaping and small-construction contractors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant time savings in daily operations reported by multiple customers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KubotacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026DMS participated in eRobocze 2026 in Poland alongside Kubota. Kubota team received technical training from DMS. DMS products were demonstrated on the Kubota demonstration area, showcasing their equipment with Kubota machinery.
• YanmarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026DMS Sortiergreifer (sorting grabber) was presented at the Yanmar stand during eRobocze 2026. This partnership allows DMS to showcase products to an international professional audience.
• Wacker NeusoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2026DMS participated in the grand opening of the new Wacker Neuson branch in Koblenz, Germany. DMS presented their attachment equipment at this event, representing a distribution partnership.
• Rühle MaschinenparkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDMS products were live demonstrated during Kommunaltage (Municipal Days) event hosted by Rühle Maschinenpark. Customers could experience DMS products directly in action.
• Ullmann AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss partner who collaborated with DMS during the Weiach Historik event where DMS Rotationslöffel was demonstrated alongside an interactive 'Hot Wire' excavator game.
• Eberhard UnternehmungenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss partner who collaborated during the Weiach Historik event for DMS product demonstration.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kinshofer (Demo-Stop): Germany-based Kinshofer is one of the largest manufacturers of excavator attachments (grapples, buckets, tiltrotators, quick couplers). It is the closest direct competitor to DMS Technologie, serving the same European construction and demolition customer base with a comparable product portfolio.
• Rotar International: Rotar is a Dutch manufacturer of hydraulic grapples, demolition attachments, and buckets for excavators and loading cranes. It competes head-to-head with DMS in the European mid-size excavator attachment segment with overlapping dealer-driven distribution.
• Steelwrist: Swedish manufacturer of tiltrotators and quick couplers for excavators. It competes with DMS in the precision-grading and attachment-interface space, particularly with systems that pair rotation drives and rapid attachment changes analogous to DMS's Rotatorlöffel.
• Werk-Brau: US-based manufacturer of excavator buckets, thumbs, and specialty attachments. Comparable to DMS as a focused, attachment-only specialist serving OEMs, dealers, and contractors with a similar bucket and grapple portfolio.
• OilQuick: Swedish maker of automatic quick couplers for excavator attachments, directly comparable to DMS's Multikupplungssystem (MKS). Both target European contractors seeking to reduce attachment changeover time and downtime.
• SMP Parts (UK): UK-based specialist supplier of excavator attachments including buckets, grapples, and thumbs. Comparable as a smaller, attachment-only specialist selling through dealer networks in the European market alongside DMS.

Broad incumbents

• Caterpillar Work Tools: Caterpillar's work tools division supplies buckets, hammers, and grapples for its own excavators and the broader market. As a broader incumbent, it competes with DMS where fleet owners specify OEM-branded attachments, but it does not focus on DMS's compact-excavator niche.
• Bobcat (Doosan) Attachments: Bobcat offers a broad attachment portfolio for compact excavators and loaders, overlapping with DMS's 1-10 ton product range. As an OEM with a parent (Doosan) it competes at scale but is less specialized than DMS in grapples and rotator buckets.
• Epiroc (Atlas Copco) Hydraulic Attachments: Epiroc's hydraulic attachment tools (breakers, grapples, buckets) overlap with DMS's demolition grapple and bucket lines for heavier excavators. It is a much larger incumbent serving mining, quarrying, and construction globally.
• Wacker Neuson: Wacker Neuson is both an OEM distribution partner of DMS and a broader manufacturer of compact equipment with its own attachment offerings. It provides a reference channel for how DMS's products move alongside an OEM's compact excavator sales.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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