SCHLOSSER

What SCHLOSSER does

SCHLOSSER is a German family-owned engineered timber construction firm headquartered in Jagstzell, Baden-Württemberg. Founded by Josef Schlosser in 1980, the business operates through two integrated legal entities: SCHLOSSER plan.Projekt GmbH & Co. KG (a specialist engineering planning office) and SCHLOSSER Holzbau GmbH (the construction company). The company employs 51-100 staff and provides services under its proprietary "Holzbau 360" six-phase project model, which guides clients from initial concept and specialized Fachplanung through prefabrication and on-site assembly. It is currently in a generational transition, with Marlen Schlosser serving as Managing Director alongside founder Josef Schlosser.

The company serves three primary customer segments: commercial and industrial operators (office buildings, production, logistics, and storage halls, exemplified by the 113m x 96m SWG production hall sustainable world record and the PlanB and allnatura office builds), residential developers and property owners (multi-family houses, terraced houses, urban roof extensions), and equestrian facility operators (riding arenas, stables, horse walkers, with 1,500+ equestrian projects delivered over four decades). Its technology stack combines CNC-controlled Hundegger prefabrication machinery, BauBuche (structural beech) materials, modular construction methods, and proprietary innovations including the patented Aufstieg-Profi mounting platform, the Ebbe-Flut arena irrigation system, the HippoDROM combined walker/lunge concept, and Smart Stables automation. Certifications include RAL GZ-405/3, ProHolzBW, Holzbau BW, and Zimmermeisterhaus network membership.

SCHLOSSER's business model is project-based professional services with custom-quoted pricing on multi-year contracts. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales supported by a free initial consultation ("kostenfreies Erstgespräch"), trade show presence at German Masters Stuttgart and Pferd Bodensee, an editorial Schlosser Magazine, an active social media footprint, and a proprietary Reitsportteam of seven competitive riders plus the SCHLOSSER Ladies Cup show jumping tour (launched 2023) serving as brand ambassadors in the equestrian segment. No revenue is publicly disclosed.

Name

SCHLOSSER

Legal name

SCHLOSSER plan.Projekt GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://schlosser-projekt.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SCHLOSSER is a German family-owned engineered timber construction firm (51-100 employees) operating from Jagstzell, Baden-Württemberg, providing integrated planning and construction services for commercial buildings, multi-family residential, and equestrian facilities across Germany and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineered Timber Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Industrial Building Construction (23621), Residential Remodelers (236118), New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116)

SIC

Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Modular & Prefabricated Home Construction (IMAFABAF), Mass Timber & Structural Engineered Wood (CLT, Glulam, NLT/DLT) (IMADADAC)

Keywords

• Engineered timber construction
• Timber frame construction
• Equestrian facility construction
• Multi-family timber buildings
• Commercial timber halls

Headquarters

HQ city

Jagstzell

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Turnkey Engineering & Construction Projects: SCHLOSSER generates revenue by providing end-to-end timber construction projects combining specialized engineering Fachplanung and execution through its in-house timber construction company. Projects span commercial buildings (office, production, logistics halls), residential (multi-family homes), equestrian facilities (riding arenas, stables, barns), and urban densification (roof extensions). The company operates a project lifecycle from initial consultation through architectural design, structural engineering, prefabrication, and on-site assembly.
2. Consulting & Planning Services: As a specialized Fachplanungsbüro for engineered timber construction, SCHLOSSER offers advisory and planning services including cost estimation, financing support, permit planning, and project management, often embedded within turnkey project contracts.
3. Urban Densification & Roof Extensions: Revenue is generated through roof extension and urban densification projects on existing buildings, targeting commercial and residential property owners seeking to add floor space efficiently.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SCHLOSSER plans and builds engineered timber structures (Ingenieurholzbau) for commercial, residential, and equestrian end markets through two integrated entities — a specialist planning office and a timber construction company — under a single organizational umbrella. The company delivers office buildings, production/logistics/storage/commercial halls, multi-family residential buildings, urban roof extensions, and equestrian facilities (riding arenas, stables, walking machines), with a proprietary six-phase Holzbau 360 project model and high in-house CNC prefabrication enabling controlled quality and fast site assembly.

Product overview

SCHLOSSER is a German timber construction company offering comprehensive engineering and construction services through two entities: SCHLOSSER plan.Projekt GmbH & Co. KG (specialist planning office) and SCHLOSSER Holzbau GmbH (timber construction company). Their core offering is the Holzbau 360 methodology—a 6-phase project model guiding clients from initial vision through completion. They specialize in engineered timber construction for commercial, residential, and equestrian applications. Building types include office buildings, production/logistics/storage halls, commercial halls (achieving a 113m x 96m sustainable world record with SWG production hall), multi-family residential buildings, and equestrian facilities (riding arenas, stables, horse walkers). Their equestrian division offers specialized products including Smart Stables (automated feeding, climate control, movement monitoring), HippoDROM (combined walking machine/lunge ring), Ebbe-Flut irrigation systems for riding surfaces, Reitboden surfaces, Lichtfirst daylighting, and patented Aufstieg-Profi mounting platforms. They use advanced materials like BauBuche (structural beech) and offer modular/prefabricated construction methods. The company emphasizes sustainability through full reversibility and recyclability of timber structures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Holzbau 360 (6-Phasen-Modell) Structured six-phase project model guiding clients from initial idea through to completion, integrating specialist planning and timber construction execution under one organizational umbrella for seamless project delivery.
• Fachplanung für den Ingenieurholzbau (Specialist Planning Office) Professional engineering and specialist planning services for engineered timber construction, including architecture, structural engineering, project development, and project management.
• Ingenieurholzbau (Engineered Timber Construction) Planning and construction of demanding timber structures including serial timber frame construction, fast site assembly, weather protection concepts, and large-span applications using materials like BauBuche.
• Bürogebäude (Office Buildings) Modern office buildings constructed in timber, designed for contemporary work environments with healthy atmosphere and high comfort.
• Produktionshallen (Production Halls) Industrial and production halls built in timber construction, suitable for various industries with large spans.
• Logistikhallen (Logistics Halls) Logistics halls constructed in timber for storage and distribution operations.
• Lagerhallen (Storage Halls) Warehouse and storage buildings in timber construction.
• Gewerbehallen (Commercial Halls) Commercial and industrial halls built with timber, including large-format builds such as the SWG production hall sustainable world record project (113m length x 96m width).
• Aufstockungen (Vertical Extensions / Urban Densification) Vertical extensions of existing buildings using timber construction, for both commercial/office and multi-family residential applications, leveraging the lightweight properties of timber for roof extensions on existing structures.
• Mehrfamilienhäuser (Multi-Family Houses) Multi-family residential buildings constructed in timber, designed for urban areas with flexible floor plans, ESG compliance, and efficient space utilization.
• Reithallen (Riding Arenas/Halls) Equestrian riding halls built in timber construction, featuring various sizes, integrated lighting systems, and competition-standard riding surfaces.
• Reitanlagen (Equestrian Facilities) Complete equestrian facility construction including riding arenas, stables, grooming areas, and functional centers.
• Longierhalle & Führanlage (Round Pen & Walking Machines) Horse walking machines and round pens for controlled exercise, including the HippoDROM combined system that allows a single building to function as both a walking machine and a lunging hall.
• Pferdeställe (Horse Stables) and Offenstall/Aktivstall Concepts Horse stabling facilities including individual boxes, paddock boxes, group housing in open-stall concepts, and Aktivstall (activity stable) with automated feeding and movement incentives, designed for horse health and welfare.
• Smart Stables (Automated Stable Systems) Advanced stable management system integrating automated feeding, intelligent climate control, movement monitoring, security cameras, access control, data analytics, and digital training with video analysis.
• Serielles Sanieren (Serial Renovation) Serialized renovation approach for existing buildings using prefabricated timber elements for efficient modernization.
• Bauen mit BauBuche (Construction with BauBuche) Construction system using BauBuche (structural beech wood), a high-performance engineered wood product for large-span applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO₂ storage of approximately 1 tonne per cubic meter of wood used in construction
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• HORSDAminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023SCHLOSSER partnered with the equestrian fashion label HORSDA (founded by Clarissa) to create a limited-edition co-branded collection of equestrian saddle pads and coolers (Schabracke and Abschwitzdecke) launched exclusively at German Masters 2023 in Stuttgart. The collaboration combines equestrian facility building expertise with fashion design, targeting shared audiences in the riding sport community. The collection was sold exclusively at SCHLOSSER's trade show booth.
• Veroo ConsultingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVeroo Consulting served as SCHLOSSER's consulting and implementation partner during the company's digital transformation journey. The partnership involved advising on cloud infrastructure migration, selecting appropriate software combinations and interfaces, and developing a structured roadmap for transitioning analog working structures to digital, agile processes. Veroo Consulting continues to support SCHLOSSER in optimizing digital workflows.
• ProHolzBWminorOthersSCHLOSSER is a member of ProHolzBW GmbH, the industry body promoting timber construction use in Baden-Württemberg. Membership provides access to industry resources, promotion of timber construction, and networking across the timber value chain from forest to end consumer.
• ZimmerMeisterHaus (ZMH)minorOthersSCHLOSSER is a member of the ZimmerMeisterHaus network, an association of timber construction companies with shared interests that supports members through continuous professional development and quality standards.
• Wirtschaftsjunioren OstwürttembergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCHLOSSER participated in a community project initiated by Wirtschaftsjunioren Ostwürttemberg, constructing a pavilion for the Christophorus Werkstatt (a sheltered workshop providing employment for 138 people with disabilities). SCHLOSSER's apprentice team led by a young project manager handled planning, organization, and execution, with concrete donated by Hermann Fuchs Bauunternehmen and benches from Schneider Möbelwerkstätten.
• Hermann Fuchs Bauunternehmen (Ellwangen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated concrete foundation materials for the Christophorus Werkstatt pavilion project, a community initiative led by Wirtschaftsjunioren Ostwürttemberg and executed by SCHLOSSER.
• Schneider Möbelwerkstätten (Aalen-Westhausen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated benches for the Christophorus Werkstatt pavilion project, a community initiative led by Wirtschaftsjunioren Ostwürttemberg and executed by SCHLOSSER.
• German Masters (Stuttgart)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSCHLOSSER has maintained a presence at the German Masters equestrian show in Stuttgart for over 20 years (with a multi-year hiatus). The company exhibits in the Porsche-Arena and warm-up arena, using the event as a primary marketing and brand awareness platform in the equestrian segment.
• Pferd Bodensee (Friedrichshafen)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSCHLOSSER participates in the Pferd Bodensee trade show in Friedrichshafen, which takes place every two years and attracts horse enthusiasts from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The event serves as a key brand visibility platform for the equestrian facility business.
• Harms | PferdeprofisminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSCHLOSSER refers clients to Harms | Pferdeprofis for specialized consulting on regulatory Privilegierung (rural construction permits for equestrian facilities under §35 BauGB). The partner provides expert guidance on zoning classification and construction permit requirements for outdoor-area building projects.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Binder Holz: Austrian timber products and construction group offering CLT, glulam, and structural timber solutions. Adjacent to SCHLOSSER with broader scope (manufacturing plus construction) and larger scale.
• HASSLACHER NORICA TIMBER: Austrian sawmill and engineered timber group producing sawn timber, CLT, glulam, and structural timber components. Broader portfolio than SCHLOSSER but overlapping in structural engineered timber and large-span construction.
• Züblin Timber (Ed. Züblin AG): Large German construction firm's dedicated timber division, operating as part of the broader Strabag group. Competes with SCHLOSSER in engineered timber but offers a much wider portfolio including concrete and general contracting.

Direct peers

• Holzbau Amann: German engineered timber construction firm based in Wehingen offering integrated planning and execution for commercial, residential, and industrial timber projects. Highly comparable to SCHLOSSER in size, geography, and service offering.
• Blumer Lehmann: Swiss engineered timber construction firm renowned for large-span timber structures (e.g., Swarovski Crystal Worlds). Comparable to SCHLOSSER in structural timber expertise, integrated planning and execution model, and focus on demanding custom timber projects.
• Pirmin Jung Ingenieure: Swiss timber engineering and construction firm focused on large-span and architecturally ambitious timber structures. Comparable to SCHLOSSER in technical depth, large-span expertise, and integrated Fachplanung approach.
• Rubner Holzbau: Italian/Austrian timber construction group offering full-service design-build for engineered timber across commercial, residential, and industrial buildings. Closely comparable to SCHLOSSER in scope, integrated model, and central European footprint.
• Müllerblaustein Holzbau: German timber construction company with a similar integrated planning-and-execution model serving commercial, residential, and public-sector projects. Directly comparable to SCHLOSSER in scope and central European positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/schlosser_plan_projekt
• Pinterestpinterest.de/schlosserplan

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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