Lessmann

What Lessmann does

Lessmann GmbH is a family-owned German manufacturer of technical industrial brushes founded in 1948 and headquartered in Oettingen, Bavaria. The company produces a comprehensive range of brushes under the LESSMANN brand — all 'Made in Germany' — including wheel, deburring, cup and conical, shank, hand and broom, interior, industrial, and strip brushes, manufactured with a wide spectrum of filling materials spanning steel wire, stainless steel, brass, bronze, silver nickel, synthetic filaments, horsehair, fiber, and ceramic abrasive grain. Production is supported by an in-house machine and tool shop, and the company operates rigorous quality controls including imbalance testing, safety testing at 1.5x max speed, and tensile strength testing.

Beyond traditional brush products, Lessmann has expanded into chemical engineering with alternative packing structures (Füllkörper) for separation columns, developed in collaboration with GEC Engineering and TU Darmstadt and protected by 12 German utility models and 1 patent application, targeting applications in flue gas scrubbing, CO2 separation, and blue/green hydrogen production. The company runs a dual-channel go-to-market model: direct field sales representatives serve industrial end-users with consulting and custom solutions, while standard products are sold through a specialist tool dealer (Werkzeugfachhandel) network. International reach is supported by a multilingual website (German, English, French, Spanish), participation in major trade fairs including the Internationale Eisenwarenmesse in Köln, and a dedicated US subsidiary (lessmann-inc.com). Revenue is generated through hardware sales of standard and customized brushes, with no public pricing disclosed; the customer base spans industrial manufacturing, trades and DIY, pipeline, logistics/materials handling, and chemical/energy segments, and the company employs approximately 250 people under Managing Directors Jürgen Lessmann and Cornelia Kitzsteiner.

Name

Lessmann

Legal name

Lessmann GmbH

Website

https://lessmann.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Lessmann GmbH is a family-owned German manufacturer of technical industrial brushes founded in 1948 in Oettingen, Bavaria, serving industrial manufacturing, trades, chemical engineering, and pipeline customers through direct field sales, a specialist tool dealer network, and a US subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Brushes

NAICS

Broom, Brush, and Mop Manufacturing (339994)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Brooms, Brushes & Dustpans (CRAJAIAA)

Keywords

• Industrial brushes
• Technical brushes
• Surface finishing tools
• Deburring brushes
• Wire brushes

Headquarters

HQ city

Oettingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technical Brush Sales: Sale of standard and customized technical brushes including wheel brushes, deburring brushes, cup and bevel brushes, shank brushes, hand brushes and brooms, interior brushes, strip brushes, industrial brushes, and accessories. Revenue generated through direct field sales to industrial end-users and through distributor/dealer network for standard products.
2. Custom/Special Brush Solutions: Development and production of customized brush solutions for specific industrial applications in small and large series, leveraging in-house engineering and tool-making capabilities. Solutions are tailored to individual customer requirements.
3. Industrial Service and Consulting: Individual consulting for distributors and end-users, training on brush applications, sales promotion support, and sample production services for custom solutions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lessmann GmbH manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of high-quality technical and industrial brushes for surface treatment, deburring, cleaning, polishing, and material processing. Products include wheel brushes, cup and conical brushes, shank brushes, interior brushes, hand brushes, strip brushes, industrial brushes, and specialty items such as packing structures for chemical engineering and brushes for battery-powered brush cutters. All products are Made in Germany at the Oettingen facility, with both standard catalog offerings and custom-engineered solutions for industrial end-users.

Product overview

Lessmann GmbH is a German manufacturer of technical brushes producing since 1948 in Oettingen, Bavaria. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial and professional brushes under the LESSMANN brand, all made in Germany. The product range includes ten core brush categories: wheel brushes (Rundbürsten), deburring brushes (Entgratbürsten), cup and conical brushes (Topf- und Kegelbürsten), shank brushes (Schaftbürsten), hand brushes and brooms (Handbürsten und Besen), interior brushes (Innenbürsten), industrial brushes (Industriebürsten), strip brushes (Streifenbürsten), DIY/retail products, and accessories (Zubehör). Specialty products include battery-powered brush cutter brushes, ceramic grain brushes for surface finishing, and packing structures (Füllkörper) for chemical engineering applications. The company also provides custom industrial solutions and sample production services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rundbürsten (Wheel/Round Brushes) Circular brushes for surface treatment, deburring, cleaning, and polishing applications across industries including automotive, construction, and metalworking.
• Entgratbürsten (Deburring Brushes) Specialized brushes for removing burrs from metal workpieces, providing precise edge finishing and surface preparation.
• Topf- und Kegelbürsten (Cup and Conical Brushes) Cup-shaped and conical brushes for aggressive cleaning, descaling, and surface preparation tasks. Available in twisted wire, crimped wire, and synthetic variants.
• Schaftbürsten (Shank Brushes) Brushes with shank mountings for use in power tools and machines, suitable for detailed work and precision applications.
• Handbürsten und Besen (Hand Brushes and Brooms) Manual brushes and brooms for hand-held use by tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts, including wire brushes, sweep brushes, and specialty cleaning brushes.
• Innenbürsten (Interior/End Brushes) Brushes designed for cleaning and processing internal surfaces of tubes, pipes, and bore holes, available with various filament materials.
• Industriebürsten (Industrial Brushes) Heavy-duty brushes designed for industrial applications, including custom solutions for specific manufacturing requirements.
• Streifenbürsten (Strip Brushes) Linear strip brushes for sealing, guiding, and dust protection applications, available in various profiles and materials.
• Zubehör (Accessories) Accessories including wire handles with handle loops, extensions, grips for interior brushes, reducing rings, and mounting shafts for round and interior brushes.
• Akkusensenbürsten (Battery-Powered Brush Cutter Brushes) Specialized knotted conical brushes for battery-powered and motor brush cutters for weed removal on pavements, patios, and driveways. Standard mounts compatible with all major brush cutter brands without additional adapters.
• Füllkörper-Packungen (Alternative Packing Structures)

Quantifiable outcome

• 588 kWp photovoltaic capacity generating nearly 50% of the company's electricity consumption
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• GEC Engineering and Consulting GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with GEC Engineering and Consulting GmbH to develop alternative packing structures for chemical engineering. The partnership combined Lessmann's manufacturing expertise with GEC's technical consulting capabilities to create innovative filling/packing solutions that merge advantages of structured and unstructured packings without their drawbacks. Numerous experiments and research series were conducted jointly.
• Technische Universität Darmstadt (TU Darmstadt)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTU Darmstadt served as a research partner alongside Lessmann and GEC Engineering, conducting numerous tests and research series to validate the performance of the alternative packing structures. Testing was performed according to VDI guideline 2761 and included tests with an amine wash for CO2 removal. Research confirmed superior liquid distribution compared to conventional Pall rings at lower pressure drop.
• Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy)supportingOthersThe project received financial support from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy under the 'Zentrales Innovationsprogramm Mittelstand' (ZIM) funding program. This support enabled the multi-year research and development of the alternative packing structures for chemical engineering.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Schunk Group: Schunk is a large German technology group whose carbon technology and technical ceramics divisions include industrial brush and carbon brush products, making it a broader incumbent competitor with adjacent technical capabilities to Lessmann.

Direct peers

• Tanis Incorporated: Tanis is a US manufacturer of industrial and maintenance brushes including custom-designed brushes for OEM and industrial applications, comparable to Lessmann's custom industrial brush solutions business.
• Weiler Abrasives: Weiler manufactures industrial abrasive products including power brush and coated abrasive lines, directly competing with Lessmann in the North American and European industrial finishing market.
• Precision Brush Company: Precision Brush is a US manufacturer of industrial, medical, and custom-designed brushes with capabilities overlapping Lessmann's custom industrial brush and specialty product lines.
• EICKELIT Werkzeuge GmbH: EICKELIT is a German manufacturer of technical brushes and abrasive tools, with overlapping wheel, cup, and deburring brush categories serving similar industrial surface-finishing customers as Lessmann.
• Koti GmbH & Co. KG: Koti is a German technical brush manufacturer producing industrial brushes and brush strips, headquartered in Germany and serving overlapping automotive, metalworking, and industrial customers with a similar product portfolio to Lessmann.
• MÜNZER + EISENHUT GmbH: MÜNZER + EISENHUT is a German manufacturer of technical and industrial brushes with a product range spanning wheel, cup, strip, and cylinder brushes—closely overlapping with Lessmann's catalog across industrial use cases.
• Osborn International: Osborn is one of the world's largest manufacturers of industrial brushes, polishing tools, and finishing products, serving metalworking, automotive, and general industrial customers globally—a direct peer to Lessmann's technical brush portfolio.

Emerging players

• Sulzer Ltd: Sulzer is a Swiss industrial engineering company and a global leader in separation column internals (structured packing, trays, and internals) for chemical, refining, and CO2 capture applications—the direct established competitor to Lessmann's emerging packing structures business.
• Raschig GmbH: Raschig is a German specialty chemical and engineering company producing column internals, packings, and catalysts for chemical engineering—the closest direct competitor to Lessmann's Füllkörper packing structures in flue gas scrubbing and chemical separation applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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