Engineering Dobersek

What Engineering Dobersek does

Engineering Dobersek GmbH is a Mönchengladbach, Germany-headquartered plant engineering and construction firm specializing in EPC+ (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, plus Mineral Exploration, Consulting, and After-Sales Service) delivery for the mining, metallurgy, and power plant sectors. Founded in 1980 and family-owned by Tatjana Dobersek and Dr.-Ing. Albin Dobersek, the company has over four decades of operating history. Its workforce of 250+ employees is more than 70% academically qualified and operates in approximately 20 languages to support cross-border project delivery. Reference clients include ALROSA (diamond processing in permafrost), MMC Norilsk Nickel (PGM sludge processing), Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combine (gold extraction in refractory ores), JSC Almalyk MMC (copper smelting), Kazzinc/Glencore (copper and lead smelting), UGOK (iron ore thickening), and Šoštanj thermal power plant (flue gas desulfurization).

The technical core consists of five proprietary, registered-trademark systems — ContiSmelt® (continuous slag-bath smelting for copper and base metals), STR® (sorption tailings roasting with circulating fluidized bed technology for refractory gold ores), ContiClass® (solid classification for tailings and aggregates), BackFill (underground mine backfilling), and ContiMAC (material handling and classification). These underpin delivery across five business areas: mining, ore processing, metallurgy, power plant technology (including fly ash and boiler slag handling plus flue gas desulfurization), and special systems such as phosphate processing. Notable reference installations include a BIOX® bio-oxidation plant processing 3.2 million tons of ore per year, a Vanyukov furnace producing 73,800 tons of blister copper annually, a fully automated PGM sludge processing line handling up to 415 tons per year, and a 3,500 t/h Jameson flotation plant commissioned in Central Asia in May 2024.

Engineering Dobersek generates revenue primarily through project-based EPC contracts with multi-year durations, supplemented by consulting and engineering services (feasibility studies, audits, plant optimization, EPCM) and recurring after-sales service (spare parts, remote maintenance, operational monitoring). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales to large mining and metallurgical operators, supported by wholly-owned subsidiaries in Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Russia, and by consortium partnerships (e.g., with RJM International and Wallstein Rothemühle) for large environmental projects such as Kosovo B power plant. The company is ISO 45001:2018 certified for occupational health and safety. In May 2024 the company adopted a dual leadership management structure, with Jakob Gazembiler joining Natalija Dobersek as Managing Director for Sales & Technology.

Name

Engineering Dobersek

Legal name

ENGINEERING DOBERSEK GmbH

Website

https://dobersek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Engineering Dobersek GmbH is a German EPC+ plant engineering firm delivering custom mining, ore processing, metallurgy, and power plant solutions globally through five proprietary technology platforms to major mining and energy companies across CIS, Central Asia, and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining and Metallurgical Plant Engineering

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Copper Mine Engineering, EPC & Expansion Projects (IMAKADAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mine Development & Processing EPC (Critical Minerals) (IMAKAFAM), Process Plant & Materials Handling EPC (Crushing, Conveying, Stockpiles, Loadout) (IMAKAOAE), Project & Construction Management (EPCM, Owner’s Engineer, Scheduling/Controls) (IMAKAOAG), Balance-of-Plant (BOP) & Civil Works for Power Plants (EUAEAAAL)

Keywords

• Mining plant engineering
• Ore processing systems
• Metallurgical plant construction
• EPC contract services
• Flue gas desulfurization

Headquarters

HQ city

Mönchengladbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EPC Project Contracts: Engineering, Procurement, and Construction contracts for turnkey industrial plant projects. Revenue generated through full project delivery including design, equipment supply, construction, and commissioning.
2. Consulting and Engineering Services: Technical consulting, feasibility studies, basic and detail engineering services, audits, and plant optimization studies.
3. After Sales Service: Spare parts service, remote maintenance, operational monitoring, and ongoing technical support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Engineering Dobersek delivers turnkey EPC+ plant engineering, procurement, and construction services for the mining, ore processing, metallurgy, and power plant sectors, supported by five proprietary technology systems (ContiSmelt, STR, ContiClass, BackFill, ContiMAC). Offerings span mineral exploration, consulting, engineering, procurement, construction, and after-sales service — provided to enterprise customers globally with primary delivery in Central Asia, Russia, and Europe.

Product overview

Engineering Dobersek is a plant engineering and construction company offering comprehensive EPC+ services (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, plus Mineral Exploration, Consulting, and After Sales Service) for the mining, metallurgy, and power plant industries. Their portfolio includes five proprietary technology systems: ContiSmelt® (continuous copper smelting), STR® (sorption tailings roasting for gold), ContiClass® (solid classification), BackFill (underground backfill), and ContiMAC. They provide end-to-end solutions across business areas including Mining (underground backfill, dewatering, transport), Ore Processing (crushing, sorting, dewatering), Metallurgy (pyro/hydrometallurgy, precious metal sludge), Power Plant Technology (flue gas desulfurization, ash handling), and Special Systems (phosphate processing). Their reference projects include large-scale facilities such as gold extraction plants using BIOX® bio-oxidation technology (3.2M tons/year capacity), Jameson flotation plants (3500 t/h), Vanyukov copper smelters (73,800 tons/year), flue gas desulfurization systems, and PGM refineries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ContiSmelt System: Proprietary smelting technology for copper production
• STR System
• ContiClass System
• BackFill System
• ContiMAC System

Products and services

• ContiSmelt® System Continuous copper smelting technology using slag bath technology for efficient melting of copper concentrates, designed for integration into metallurgical plants and featured in Vanyukov furnace installations.
• STR® System (Sorption Tailings Roasting) Sorption tailings roasting system for gold extraction from refractory ores, featuring circulating fluidized bed roasting furnace technology with multi-stage exhaust gas cleaning.
• ContiClass® System Classification system for precise solid classification, used as the basis for high-quality concrete mixtures and material processing in ore processing and tailings management applications.
• BackFill System Underground backfill system for returning processed tailings to mining operations, enabling efficient waste management and ground support in underground mines.
• ContiMAC System Technology system for mining and processing applications, providing material handling and classification functions for industrial operations.
• Mineral Exploration Services Technological base studies, well construction, test drilling, and analyses for mineral exploration projects, provided as part of the EPC+ service spectrum.
• Consulting Services Audits, plant optimization, feasibility studies, EPCM, and modernization consulting for industrial mining and metallurgical facilities.
• Engineering Services Research & development, conceptual, basic and detail engineering for plant construction projects in the mining and metallurgical industries.
• Procurement Services Procurement and logistics services for equipment and materials used in plant construction projects.
• Construction Services Site management, assembly and installation, quality control, commissioning, and training for greenfield and brownfield plant construction projects.
• After Sales Service Spare parts supply, remote maintenance and servicing, and operational monitoring for installed Dobersek plants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Increased raw material efficiency by 8% and production by 11% with STR system for gold extraction
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RJM International and Wallstein RothemühlecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering Dobersek leads a consortium with RJM International and Wallstein Rothemühle for strategic environmental projects. Currently executing flue gas cleaning projects at Kosovo B power plant.
• MENA BusinessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMENA Business, in collaboration with AHK Saudi-Arabien (German Foreign Trade Chamber), VDMA Mining, and FAB, organizes market exploration trips for German companies in mining and mineral resources sector in Saudi Arabia on behalf of German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection.
• Kazmintech EngineeringminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoint participation at Mining and Metals Central Asia 2024 trade fair in Almaty with Kazmintech Engineering representing regional collaboration.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DRA Global: DRA Global is a South Africa-rooted, globally diversified mining engineering and EPC firm specialising in mineral processing, materials handling, and metallurgical plant delivery — a near-direct competitor for the same mining/ore-processing EPC contracts Dobersek targets across Africa, CIS, and Asia.
• SMS group: German-headquartered SMS group designs and builds metallurgical plants (steel, aluminium, copper) with strong EPC and proprietary process IP. It mirrors Dobersek's metallurgy/EPC model in a heavier-industrial setting and competes for the same copper and base-metals smelter projects globally.
• Hatch Ltd: Hatch is a global engineering consultancy and EPCM firm focused on mining, metals, and energy — directly comparable for smelter, concentrator, and environmental retrofit mandates where Dobersek's customers also procure services.
• FLSmidth: FLSmidth supplies engineered process equipment, EPC services, and proprietary comminution/pyrometallurgical technologies to the global mining and cement industries, overlapping Dobersek on ore processing, pyro/hydromet plant delivery, and after-sales service.
• Metso: Metso (post-Outotec merger) is a leading supplier of mining and metals processing equipment, plants, and aftermarket services — competing directly with Dobersek on crushing, conveying, dewatering, and smelting plant technology and delivery.
• Tenova: Tenova is an Italian-headquartered engineering group providing proprietary technologies and EPC services for metals, mining, and sustainable energy — particularly pyrometallurgical furnaces and environmental systems directly comparable to Dobersek's ContiSmelt and FGD offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Worley Limited: Worley is a large global EPCM and energy/minerals project house with a broader portfolio across oil and gas, chemicals, and power. It competes for the same mining and energy-transition mandates Dobersek targets but at greater scale and broader scope.
• thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions: thyssenkrupp's Industrial Solutions division delivers large-scale EPC and proprietary technologies for cement, mining, and chemical plants. As a fellow German-headquartered industrial plant builder, it is a clear incumbent peer for the same mining and metallurgy RFPs Dobersek chases.
• Andritz Group: Andritz supplies engineered process solutions, pumps, and separation equipment for mining, minerals processing, and pulp & paper, with associated EPC and after-sales revenues — broadly comparable to Dobersek's dewatering, separation, and ore-processing plant delivery.

Emerging players

• Takraf (Tenova TAKRAF): Takraf is a specialist in open-pit mining equipment, conveying, and crushing systems with strong overlap on the bulk-material-handling side of Dobersek's EPC portfolio, particularly for large copper and iron-ore projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses6 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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