Schuko

What Schuko does

Schuko H. Schulte-Südhoff GmbH is a family-owned German industrial manufacturer of dust extraction, air filtration, and waste disposal systems founded circa 1969 in Bad Laer, Lower Saxony. The company operates seven branch locations — six in Germany (Bad Laer headquarters, Bad Saulgau, Knetzgau, Kirchberg, Trebbin, Quickborn) and one in Poland (Ślesin) — and is led by managing directors Heiko Schulte-Südhoff and Andre Schulte-Südhoff. Its product portfolio spans mobile dedusters (notably the Vacomat 300 XPd TWIN), central extraction systems (ARS), industrial filter technology (Validus row filter system with automatic pressure-pulse cleaning and ATEX-certified components), sanding tables (Octopus, SAT), paint mist extraction walls (FarbMax, SuperMax, FarbMeister/Universa), briquetting presses (Compacto), shredders (ZM), cyclone separators, material separators, industrial fans, and piping components. Control systems are delivered through subsidiary LS Automation.

Schuko sells primarily through direct field sales out of its branches, supported by channel partners (Schachermayer, FN Friedrich Niemann, Maschinen Kaul) and an active trade show calendar (Holz Handwerk, Wood Tech Warsaw, Badische Bau- und Ausbautage). Revenue is generated from capital equipment sales, commissioning and engineering services, and ongoing consumables (filter mats, hoses). Pricing is project-specific and quote-based, with no public list pricing. The customer base spans woodworking, metalworking, plastics, paper and printing, paint shops, automotive, aerospace, and pharmaceutical/chemical industries — with woodworking and metalworking as the two primary segments. The company is currently investing in EU-funded Lean Management and leadership development programs, suggesting a focus on operational modernization rather than aggressive expansion.

Name

Schuko

Legal name

Schuko H. Schulte-Südhoff GmbH

Website

https://schuko.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Schuko is a family-owned German industrial manufacturer (founded ~1969) of dust extraction, air filtration, and waste disposal systems, serving woodworking, metalworking, plastics, painting, and other manufacturing industries across seven branches in Germany and Poland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Dust Extraction and Filtration Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial) (IMAHALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Vacuum Systems (Wet/Dry, Dust Extraction) (IMAHALAC), Emission Control & Scrubbing Equipment (Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Catalytic Systems) (IMAHAEAK), Surface Preparation Equipment (Shot Blasting, Scarifiers, Grinders) (IMAHALAL)

Keywords

• Industrial dust extraction
• Air filtration systems
• Surface technology equipment
• Waste briquetting presses
• Paint mist extraction

Headquarters

HQ city

Slesin

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Capital Equipment Sales: Sale of extraction and filtration systems, dedusters, sanding tables, paint mist extraction walls, briquetting presses, shredders, cyclone separators, and industrial fans. Products are custom-configured per customer requirements with individual project planning. One-time capital expenditure for plant equipment.
2. Engineering, Installation, and Project Planning Services: Individual project planning and engineering for extraction solutions, installation and commissioning services, and system integration. Includes services such as automation and control systems setup, operator obligations consulting, fire and explosion protection, energy efficiency optimization, and noise protection advisory.
3. Spare Parts, Filter Media, and Consumables: Replacement filter mats, filter hoses, and consumable components for ongoing operation of installed systems.
4. Used Equipment / Second-hand Machinery: Sale of refurbished and second-hand extraction and filtration equipment.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Schuko manufactures and sells industrial dust extraction, surface technology, and filter systems for woodworking, metalworking, plastics, paper, painting, automotive, and aerospace industries. Its portfolio includes mobile and stationary dedusters, central extraction plants, the Validus and ARS filter systems, sanding tables, paint mist extraction walls, briquetting presses, shredders, cyclone separators, and industrial fans. The company complements its equipment with project planning, engineering, installation, and compliance advisory services.

Product overview

Schuko is a manufacturer of industrial dust extraction and filter technology systems with over 55 years of experience. The product portfolio consists of a unified platform of extraction and air filtration solutions organized around core categories: mobile and stationary dust extraction units (including Vacomat mobile dust collectors), central/fixed filter systems with industrial filter technology, the ARS central extraction system, and control systems for operating this equipment. The surface technology line includes sanding tables (Octopus, SAT) and paint fog extraction solutions (FarbMax, SuperMax, FarbMeister/Universa walls, extraction tables, mobile units, spray booth solutions, supply air systems, and heat exchangers). The waste disposal technology segment includes Compacto briquetting presses, ZM shredders, cyclone separators, material separators, and swarf conveying systems. Additional offerings include industrial fans, piping components for installation, and second-hand machinery. Schuko serves industries including woodworking, metalworking, plastics, paper, automotive, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and painting/coating operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vacomat 300 XPd TWIN: Mobile dust collector featuring twin motor configuration for dust extraction applications.
• Compacto
• FarbMax
• ZM Shredder
• Validus
• Octopus
• SAT
• SuperMax
• FarbMeister & Universa

Products and services

• Mobile Dust Extraction Units

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% reliable extraction system supporting continuous 2-shift production operation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SchachermayercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 October 2025Schachermayer is an industrial distributor in Linz, Austria, hosting regular house fairs where Schuko presents its extraction and filtration products. Schuko's sales representative Peter Miller delivers technical presentations on optimizing existing extraction systems. Schuko participates with a product exhibition booth and expert staff available throughout the event.
• European Social Fund (ESF)minorOthersSchuko Bad Laer receives ESF funding for leadership development training (Führungskräfteentwicklung) aimed at developing future-oriented leadership skills among management staff. Schuko Trebbin also receives ESF support for Lean Production workforce training.
• European Fund for Regional Development (EFRE)minorOthersSchuko Bad Laer receives EFRE funding for Lean Management introduction across its operations, covering both lean production and lean administration. The project focuses on digitalizing business and order processes.
• LS AutomationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLS Automation is a subsidiary company of the Schuko group providing automation and control solutions. It is co-promoted during career events (e.g., Berufserkundungstag at Geschwister-Scholl-Oberschule Bad Laer), indicating a closely integrated internal partnership within the group.
• FN Friedrich NiemannminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial machinery distributor in Berlin hosting a house fair where Schuko exhibits and engages with customers.
• Maschinen KaulminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial machinery distributor in Neuenkirchen-Vörden hosting a house fair where Schuko exhibits.
• CrefoWhistleminorOthersWhistleblower protection platform provider enabling Schuko to operate an anonymous reporting system for employees to report potential misconduct in a protected digital environment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nederman: Swedish-listed global leader in industrial air filtration, dust and fume extraction. Direct competitor in mobile and stationary dust collection for woodworking and metalworking, with broader international reach than Schuko.
• ESTA Extractionstechnik: German specialist in industrial dust extraction and filtration, headquartered in Senden. Closely overlaps with Schuko's product range across mobile dedusters, central extraction plants and welding fume filtration, serving the same DACH industrial customer base.
• Keller Lufttechnik: Germany-based designer and manufacturer of industrial air pollution control systems, including dust collection, wet scrubbers and mist elimination. Competes with Schuko in dedusting for metalworking, plastics and general manufacturing.
• Höcker Polytechnik: German manufacturer of industrial dust extraction and briquetting systems, with strong presence in woodworking and plastics. Directly comparable product portfolio (mobile/stationary extractors, filters, briquetting presses) and similar Mittelstand profile.
• Boll & Kirch Filter: German manufacturer of industrial filter systems and automatic self-cleaning filters used in air, gas and liquid applications. Direct overlap with Schuko's Validus-style automatic filter cleaning technology and similar European industrial customer base.

Broad incumbents

• AAF Flanders (American Air Filter): Global air filtration manufacturer offering dust collectors, mist collectors and replacement filters. A broad incumbent whose DuctSox and AstroCel product lines overlap with Schuko's central extraction and filtration offerings.
• Camfil: Swedish-headquartered global air filter manufacturer with strong industrial dust and fume collection presence. Comparable on the filter media side of Schuko's business and competes on centralized industrial dust collectors.
• Parker Hannifin (Industrial Filtration): US-listed diversified industrial conglomerate whose Industrial Filtration division supplies dust collectors and compressed-air/gas filtration. A broad incumbent with substantially greater R&D and global service network than Schuko.
• Donaldson Company: US-listed global filtration specialist with a major Industrial Air Filtration division (Torit brand). Competes with Schuko in dust collectors and industrial filters but operates on a much larger scale with broader geographic and product footprint.

Regional players

• VILLO International: Chinese manufacturer of industrial dust collection and air filtration systems exporting globally. Competes with Schuko on price in similar woodworking/metalworking applications but does not directly contest Schuko's DACH-centric installed base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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