What TeichmannGruppe does

TeichmannGruppe is a privately-held German industrial group headquartered in Essen that designs, manufactures, refurbishes, and services industrial cranes. The group's operating subsidiaries are TEICHMANN KRANE (Essen, Europe's market leader for refurbished crane systems), BRUNNHUBER KRANE (Augsburg, acquired 2009, industrial hall and steel-mill cranes, 125-year-old brand founded in 1900), BRUNNHUBER Eisenhüttenstadt (heavy industrial crane manufacturing), KRAFOTEC GmbH (Lutherstadt Wittenberg, process and automated cranes) and Cranetech GmbH (consulting and tender support). The group also added Kranservice Rhein-Ruhr GmbH (KSRR) in March 2026.

The core technology offering spans new custom crane systems from 1t to 450t capacity (including portal cranes up to 121m long, two-beam hall cranes with spans up to 44m for aircraft production, and ship-based onboard cranes), plus comprehensive modernization of existing cranes (steel structure refurbishment, SPS/PLC control upgrades, conversion to automatic operation with integrated remote-maintenance modules). Manufacturing capacity totals 5 facilities in Germany and a 35,000m² warehousing footprint that holds a standing inventory of approximately 250 refurbished cranes (1t to 300t), enabling deliveries of more than 300 cranes per year and supported by Europe's largest crane spare parts warehouse of over 20,000 articles.

The business model combines one-time project-based hardware sales (new and refurbished cranes, priced by quote against customer specifications) with recurring professional services (UVV inspections, maintenance, modernization/retrofitting, 24/7 emergency service). Distribution is exclusively direct enterprise field sales across 13 service and manufacturing locations in Germany and Switzerland, with international project deliveries in Poland, Austria, the UK, Sweden, Belgium and the Netherlands. Customer segments are diversified across heavy industry — Steel (ArcelorMittal, Salzgitter Flachstahl, ThyssenKrupp), Infrastructure (Deutsche Bahn, PORR, National Grid), Aerospace (Airbus), Energy (Lausitz Energie, EEW), Logistics (P&G intermodal terminal), Aluminum (Trimet), and Research/Safety (Paul Scherrer Institut, Bristow Search & Rescue). Recurring service contracts include a 24/7 standby agreement covering approximately 1,500 cranes for Lausitz Energie Bergbau AG and historical availability performance of 98.5% at Salzgitter Flachstahl.

Name

TeichmannGruppe

Legal name

Ralf Teichmann GmbH

Website

https://teichmanngruppe.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

TeichmannGruppe is a privately-held German industrial group that manufactures, refurbishes, and services custom cranes (1t–450t) for heavy industries including steel, infrastructure, aerospace, energy and logistics, operating 13 locations across Germany and Switzerland with 470+ staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Crane Manufacturing

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Overhead (Bridge) Cranes (IMAHAJAC), Gantry & Portal Cranes (IMAHAJAD), Cranes, Hoists & Rigging Equipment MRO (Mobile/Tower Cranes, Winches) (TLAKAHAE)

Keywords

• Crane manufacturing
• Industrial crane services
• Refurbished crane systems
• Portal cranes
• Crane maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Essen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Crane Sales: Manufacturing and selling new custom-built crane systems including portal cranes, hall cranes, and container cranes. The company operates 5 manufacturing facilities in Germany and produces cranes from 1t to 450t capacity.
2. Refurbished/Used Crane Sales: Europes market leader for refurbished crane systems, selling approximately 300 cranes annually. They maintain approximately 250 used cranes in stock at their 35,000m² facility, which are customer-specifically rebuilt and modernized.
3. Crane Service and Maintenance: Comprehensive crane service including regular UVV inspections, maintenance, emergency repairs, and 24h crane emergency service hotline. Service operations are conducted across all 13 German and Swiss locations.
4. Modernization and Retrofitting: Complete modernization of existing crane systems including steel structure refurbishment, control system upgrades to modern SPS systems, and conversion to automatic operation.
5. Spare Parts: Europe's largest spare parts warehouse for crane systems with over 20,000 articles in stock, supporting both new and existing customer crane installations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TeichmannGruppe manufactures new custom-built crane systems (portal cranes, hall cranes, container cranes) ranging from 1t to 450t capacity at 5 German manufacturing facilities. The company is also Europe's market leader for refurbished/used crane systems, maintaining 250+ cranes in stock that are customer-specifically rebuilt and modernized. The group provides comprehensive crane services including UVV inspections, maintenance, modernization, 24/7 emergency repair, and operates Europe's largest crane spare parts warehouse with 20,000+ articles.

Product overview

TeichmannGruppe is Germany's largest privately-owned crane industry group, operating as a consolidation of independent crane construction and service companies. The portfolio consists of four main divisions: TEICHMANN KRANE (Essen-based, Europe's market leader for refurbished cranes with custom modifications), BRUNNHUBER KRANE (Augsburg-based, acquired in 2009, specializing in industrial cranes including automated steel mill cranes), BRUNNHUBER Eisenhüttenstadt (manufacturing location for heavy industrial cranes), and KRAFOTEC GmbH (Lutherstadt Wittenberg-based, specializing in process and automated cranes). The group operates 13 locations across Germany and Switzerland with over 470 employees, offering a full spectrum from new crane manufacturing to refurbishment, modernization, and 24/7 service support. They maintain over 250 cranes in stock (1t-300t capacity) across 35,000m² of storage space and deliver more than 300 cranes annually worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Custom-Built Crane Systems Custom-engineered new crane systems including portal cranes, overhead traveling hall cranes, and container cranes with load capacities from 1t to 450t. Built to customer specifications at 5 German manufacturing facilities for industrial customers in steel, infrastructure, aerospace, energy, and logistics sectors.
• Refurbished and Used Crane Systems Europe's market leader for refurbished crane systems, maintaining approximately 250 used cranes in stock at a 35,000m² facility in load capacities from 1t to 300t. Each crane is customer-specifically rebuilt and modernized before delivery, with approximately 300 refurbished cranes delivered annually.
• Crane Service and Maintenance Comprehensive crane service including regular UVV inspections, preventive maintenance, complex conversions, emergency repairs, and 24-hour emergency crane service hotline. Service operations are conducted across all 13 German and Swiss locations.
• Crane Modernization and Retrofitting
• Crane Spare Parts Supply Europe's largest spare parts warehouse for crane systems with over 20,000 articles in stock, supporting both new crane installations and existing customer fleets across all major crane brands and models.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.5% availability for crane systems at Salzgitter Flachstahl
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cranetech GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCranetech GmbH remains the contact for consulting and expert opinions of all kinds, as well as tender support and manufacturing supervision. This relationship provides specialized expertise in crane assessments and procurement advisory services.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ABUS Kransysteme: German manufacturer of overhead traveling cranes, gantry cranes, and hoists with strong DACH service network. Closest like-for-like competitor in German industrial overhead cranes, including bridge cranes and gantry cranes.
• Verlinde: European (French-based) manufacturer of hoists and overhead cranes. Comparable in customized industrial lifting solutions and modernization services across Europe.
• SWF Krantechnik: German specialist in bridge cranes, gantry cranes, and jib cranes with a strong DACH industrial customer base. Comparable mid-sized German overhead crane manufacturer competing for similar projects.
• Demag (Terex Material Handling): German-rooted industrial crane brand (Demag) within Terex. Competes head-on in industrial cranes, crane service, and modernization for steel, automotive, and general manufacturing customers across Europe.
• Rädlinger ZSK: German construction and crane specialist with own crane manufacturing. Comparable in custom engineered cranes and infrastructure projects, particularly in the German market.
• Konecranes: Finland-based global leader in industrial cranes, lifting equipment, and service. Directly comparable in overhead and process cranes, crane MRO, and modernization — the largest head-to-head competitor for TeichmannGruppe's steel mill and industrial customers.
• STAHL CraneSystems: German manufacturer specializing in hoists, crane components, and complete overhead crane systems. Comparable in product portfolio and DACH customer base, particularly for explosion-proof and process cranes.

Broad incumbents

• Liebherr: Global construction and crane manufacturer (mobile, crawler, tower, harbor, offshore). Overlaps with TeichmannGruppe in heavy industrial cranes and infrastructure projects but operates at much larger scale and broader scope.
• KUKA (KUKA Industries): German automation and industrial systems company with a crane and heavy-duty handling portfolio. Adjacent competitor for automated cranes and process crane solutions in steel and automotive.

Emerging players

• Eilbeck Cranes: Australian-headquartered overhead crane manufacturer with European operations. Comparable in overhead crane engineering and industrial customer base, though geographically complementary rather than directly competing in DACH.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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