Schäper Sportgerätebau

What Schäper Sportgerätebau does

Schäper Sportgerätebau GmbH is a German manufacturer of sports equipment founded on October 1, 1960, by master carpenter Klemens Schäper in Münster/Roxel, Germany. The company designs and produces TÜV-tested aluminum sports equipment — primarily football/soccer goals (competition, training, youth, mini, street, beach, and indoor variants) plus soccer court systems, ball sport equipment (handball, basketball, volleyball, hockey, tennis, badminton), athletics/track-and-field equipment, and accessories such as goal nets, anti-tip systems, ball catch netting, and field marking. Products comply with FIFA and DFB requirements, and the engineering incorporates proprietary features including embedded net fixation with internal corner connectors and integrated Kippsicherung (anti-tip) systems.

The business operates through a multi-channel go-to-market model: 6 direct field service employees in Germany manage key accounts (clubs, municipalities, schools) with on-site inspection, repair, and welding services; 3 German, 16 European (exclusive in nearly all European countries), and 24 worldwide distribution partners extend international reach; and a direct e-commerce storefront on a Gambio Shop platform serves retail and SMB customers. Pricing is unit-based with project tiers (e.g., Mini Soccer Arena starting at €2,999; Soccer Court Standard Line Alu starting at €11,999) and custom orders requiring staged 1/3 payments.

Schäper is a privately held family-owned company currently managed by Dr. Josef Hesse and Cornelia Hesse as Geschäftsführer. Customer segments span sports clubs and associations, schools and educational institutions, municipalities and public institutions (German Kommunen), and athletics facilities. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the company maintains an active international distribution footprint, ongoing product-line extensions into calisthenics and para-sports, and a multi-payment e-commerce presence as of 2025.

Name

Schäper Sportgerätebau

Legal name

Schäper Sportgerätebau GmbH

Website

https://sportschaeper.de/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Schäper Sportgerätebau is a manufacturer and supplier of sports equipment such as soccer goals and equipment for ball sports and athletics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Münster

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sports Equipment Sales: One-time sale of manufactured sports equipment including football goals, soccer courts, ball sport goals (handball, basketball, volleyball, hockey), track and field equipment, and sports field/hall accessories. Products are sold through direct field sales, distribution partners, and e-commerce. Revenue derived from product sales with pricing varying by product category and customization level.
2. On-Site Service and Repairs: On-site service offering for clubs and municipalities including equipment inspections, repairs, welding, and functional checks. Repairs of aluminum sports equipment rather than disposal when damaged.
3. Sports Ground Planning Services: Planning services for sports grounds including configuration of neutral tender texts, design of profiles and sports equipment, from planning through logistics and delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Schäper Sportgerätebau GmbH manufactures TÜV-tested aluminum sports equipment — primarily football/soccer goals (competition, training, youth, mini, street, beach, indoor variants), modular soccer court systems (Comfort Line, Standard Line, Mini Soccer Arena, Soccer Cage), ball sports equipment (handball, basketball, volleyball, hockey, tennis, badminton) and track and field equipment. The company delivers full-service capabilities from sports ground planning through production, logistics, delivery, and on-site service including equipment inspections, repairs, and welding.

Product overview

Schäper Sportgerätebau GmbH is a German manufacturer of sports equipment founded in 1960, offering a comprehensive portfolio of ball sports, athletics, and field equipment primarily for clubs, schools, and municipalities. The product range centers on football/soccer goals (competition, training, youth, mini, street, beach, and indoor variants) as the core offering, complemented by ball sport equipment including handball, basketball, volleyball, hockey, tennis, and badminton. The company produces soccer court systems (Comfort Line, Standard Line, Soccer Cage, and Mini Soccer Arena for children up to 12 years) with various materials (aluminium and steel), sizes, and configurations including stationary and mobile versions. Additional products include athletics equipment, player cabins, training equipment, and comprehensive accessories such as goal nets, net hooks, tipping safety devices, wheels, ball catch systems, barriers, and field marking. The company operates from Münster/Roxel, Germany, and serves markets across Germany, Europe, and worldwide through field service employees and distribution partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• All inclusive Premium: TÜV-tested football goals manufactured from high-quality aluminum profiles meeting FIFA and DFB requirements.

Products and services

• All inclusive Premium Football Goals TÜV-tested football goals manufactured from high-quality aluminum profiles in accordance with FIFA and DFB requirements. Available in competition (7.32 x 2.44m), training, and junior (5 x 2m) versions with integrated weights, puncture-proof wheels, carrying handles, reinforced corners, internal corner connectors, 60mm net hanger, and 2-colored goal nets. Sold to clubs, schools, and municipalities.
• Mini Football Goals Compact football goals suitable for children, recreational use, and small-sided games, starting from approximately 6.5 kg. Designed for schools, clubs, and backyard use.
• Street / Bolzplatz Football Goals Heavy-duty vandal-resistant football goals made from aluminium or galvanized steel for public outdoor courts and play areas (Bolzplätze). Designed for high-traffic municipal environments.
• Beach Soccer Goals Sand-anchored football goals designed for beach soccer and outdoor sandy environments.
• Indoor Football Goals Football goals designed for indoor sports hall use with appropriate floor anchoring systems.
• Handball Goals Official-sized handball goals for competition and training, including beach handball variants.
• Basketball Equipment Basketball hoops, backboards, stands and accessories for indoor and outdoor use.
• Volleyball Equipment Volleyball posts, nets, and complete volleyball systems including beach volleyball variants.
• Hockey Equipment Field hockey and indoor hockey goals meeting competition standards, speedhockey, and rollhockey equipment.
• Tennis Equipment Tennis posts, nets, and net systems for tennis courts.
• Badminton Equipment Badminton posts, nets, and complete badminton court equipment.
• Athletics / Track and Field Equipment Complete track and field equipment including hurdles, steeplechase barriers, long/triple jump systems, high jump, pole vault, discus throw, hammer throw, shot put, javelin throw, and stone throw equipment plus throwing cages.
• Soccer Court - Comfort Line Alu Aluminium-constructed small-sided soccer court system with banded playing field walls, integrated goals, and optional ball catch netting. Designed for both stationary and mobile use.
• Soccer Court - Comfort Line Steel Steel-constructed variant of the Comfort Line small-sided soccer court system with enhanced durability.
• Soccer Court - Standard Line Alu Aluminium small-sided soccer court available in standard sizes (11x6m, 13x8m, 15x10m) with options for ball catch netting (3m total height) or handrails. Features 24mm white plastic panels in aluminium U-profiles. Mobile and stationary versions available. Starting at €11,999.00.
• Soccer Cage Aluminium Aluminium soccer cage system for enclosed small-sided football play.
• Mini Soccer Arena Oval-shaped mini soccer arena for children up to 12 years, available in four sizes (Krabbelkicker 3x3m, Windelkicker 4.5x3m, Minikicker 6.5x4m, Maxi 4er Kombi 8.5x7.5m). Features aluminium frame construction, Macrolon band walls (60cm or 90cm height), and foldable aluminium goals (120x80cm). TÜV-certified, tool-free assembly. Starting at €2,999.00.
• Beach Soccer Court Boundary Field boundary system for beach soccer installations.
• Player and Coach Cabins Player and coach changing rooms and shelters for sports fields, available in various configurations and sizes.
• Ball Catch Systems Ball catching and containment netting systems for sports fields to prevent balls from leaving the play area.
• Goal Walls (Torschusswände) Shooting walls for football training and skill development.
• Football Training Equipment Football training aids and equipment for skill development including agility and technical training tools.
• Outdoor Sportboden Flooring Patented outdoor sport flooring system from the USA, composed of individual interlocking floor plates providing full flexibility for field size and shape configuration.
• Impact Protection Flooring (Prallschutzboden) 3D puzzle mat rubber plates providing fall and impact protection for soccer courts, TÜV-certified.
• Calisthenics Equipment Outdoor bodyweight fitness equipment for calisthenics and street workout training.
• Sports Equipment for People with Disabilities Specialized sports equipment adapted for para-sports and athletes with disabilities across football and ball sports.
• Goal Nets and Net Fixation Accessories Replacement and accessory goal nets in various sizes, mesh patterns, and materials including steel-reinforced anti-vandalism variants, plus net hooks and mounting hardware for securing nets to goal frames.
• Tipping Safety / Kippsicherung Systems Anti-tip safety devices and counterweights for securing mobile football goals against overturning. Includes integrated and retrofit solutions.
• Display Boards and Scoreboards Scoreboards and display panels for sports fields and halls.
• Floor Anchors and Ground Sockets Ground sockets and anchoring systems for securing sports equipment to playing surfaces.
• Running Track Boundaries Track boundary and lane delimiter systems for athletics facilities.
• On-Site Service and Sports Ground Planning Service offering for clubs and municipalities including equipment inspections, repairs, welding, and functional checks. Planning services for sports grounds including configuration of neutral tender texts, design of profiles and sports equipment, from planning through logistics and delivery. Damaged aluminium sports equipment is repaired on-site rather than disposed of where feasible.

Quantifiable outcome

• High-quality football goals can last over 20 years with proper use. Regular maintenance extends product lifespan significantly.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Harrod Sport: UK-based manufacturer of sports goals, athletics equipment, and net systems sold to schools, clubs, and local authorities. Most directly comparable European peer to Schäper, sharing the same target customers (clubs, schools, municipalities), TÜV-equivalent safety certification, and team-sports/athletics product focus.
• Schelde Sports: Netherlands-based manufacturer of aluminium hockey, football, handball, and other ball-sport goals plus athletics equipment. Directly comparable on aluminium goal construction, European institutional customer base, and competition-grade product positioning.
• Polanik: Polish manufacturer of athletics equipment (hurdles, jumps, throwing implements, cages) and ball-sport goals serving European schools, clubs, and federations. Comparable as a specialised European sports-equipment manufacturer competing for the same municipal and federation procurement budgets.
• Erhard Sport: German manufacturer of sports facility equipment including goals, ball-sport posts, and athletics gear. Comparable as a domestic Mittelstand competitor pursuing the same German club, school, and municipal procurement channels with similar product breadth.
• Forza Sport: UK-based supplier of football goals, nets, and training equipment targeting schools, clubs, and grassroots football organisations. Comparable as a focused football-equipment specialist competing for European grassroots and institutional customers with similar goal, net, and training-aid offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Sport-Thieme: Large German sporting-goods catalogue retailer and partial manufacturer offering a broad range of team-sport goals, athletics equipment, and facility accessories to schools, clubs, and municipalities. Comparable as the dominant German one-stop-shop competitor against which Schäper's specialised, manufacturer-direct positioning must differentiate.
• Hummel International: Danish-origin international sportswear and equipment brand with a portfolio spanning apparel, footwear, and team-sport goals/equipment. Comparable as a much larger incumbent whose team-sports equipment line overlaps with Schäper's football, handball, and ball-sport product range.

Others

• CONICA AG: Swiss manufacturer of synthetic sports surfaces including running tracks, multi-use courts, and playground surfacing. Adjacent rather than directly competitive — Schäper's athletics track boundaries and outdoor sportboden systems interface with CONICA-type surfaces, making them ecosystem partners in facility tenders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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