STEMA Metalleichtbau GmbH

What STEMA Metalleichtbau GmbH does

STEMA Metalleichtbau GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of light-metal trailers (Metalleichtbau), founded in 1951 in Großenhain, Saxony, and operating as a Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (GmbH) under managing director Michael Jursch. The company designs and produces approximately 45,000 trailers per year at a single Großenhain facility with roughly 160 employees and 18 apprentices, organized around a modular building-block product architecture branded SySTEMA and extending across 13+ product lines that include platform trailers, box trailers (Kastenanhänger), dump trailers (Kipper including the ROCKO Smart and SHDK series), multi-functional trailers (MU.T, REX), motorcycle and vehicle transporters, construction machinery transporters, cargo box trailers, lid/covered trailers (RETRO series), low-loaders, and special trailers such as cable drum transporters. Differentiated engineering features include GALVALUME (alu-zinc) double-walled side panels, maintenance-free compact wheel bearings, Oxinit-coated telescopic cylinders, a discrete side-wall groove (Bordwandnut) for tarp fastening, and the STEMA safety V-drawbar chassis.

The business model is built on one-time hardware sales of physical trailers, with retail prices ranging from approximately €1,199 for entry-level units (e.g., the STEMA 75 anniversary edition) to over €11,000 for heavy-duty commercial models, plus a secondary revenue stream from an online accessories and spare parts shop (Zubehörshop) covering tarpaulins, lighting, brakes, load securing equipment, and replacement parts. Go-to-market is executed almost entirely through a nationwide authorized dealer network (Fachhändler) operating on wholesale pricing and supported by a dealer login portal and dealer locator, supplemented by a direct e-commerce shop and an online trailer configurator. Customer segments are split between individual consumers and SMBs (personal transport, camping, hobby use) and commercial/professional users (contractors, landscaping, agriculture, light industrial), with only one named enterprise reference (Bombastus) disclosed in the source material. The company has no disclosed funding rounds, no M&A history, no parent company, and no foreign subsidiaries, and operates exclusively in the German domestic market.

Name

STEMA Metalleichtbau GmbH

Legal name

STEMA Metalleichtbau GmbH

Website

https://stema.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trailer Manufacturing

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Trailer, Chassis & Container Parts Distribution (TLAKAOAC)

Keywords

• Light metal trailers
• Car trailers
• Dump trailers
• Trailer manufacturing
• Commercial transport trailers

Headquarters

HQ city

Großenhain

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trailer Sales: One-time sale of trailers directly to end customers through dealer network. Products include platform trailers, box trailers, dump trailers, multi-functional trailers, motorcycle transporters, vehicle transporters, construction machinery transporters, cargo trailers, lid trailers, and special trailers.
2. Accessories & Spare Parts: E-commerce shop for spare parts, accessories, superstructures, lighting, brakes, load securing equipment, wheels and tires. Sold directly through online shop to consumers and dealers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

STEMA Metalleichtbau GmbH manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of light-metal trailers for private and commercial use from its Großenhain, Germany facility, producing approximately 45,000 units annually. Its portfolio spans flatbed, box, dump (Kipper), multi-functional, motorcycle, vehicle, construction machinery, cargo, lid/covered, low-loader, and special trailers, supplemented by an aftermarket accessories and spare parts shop and an online configurator. Distribution is handled primarily through an authorized German dealer network with direct e-commerce for accessories.

Product overview

STEMA Metalleichtbau GmbH is a German trailer manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 13 distinct trailer product lines. The core offerings include: SySTEMA (modular building-block trailer system), Kastenanhänger (box trailers), Plattformanhänger (flatbed trailers), Kipper (dump trailers including ROCKO Smart and SHDK series), Multifunktionsanhänger (MU.T and REX multi-functional trailers), and specialized trailers for motorcycles, vehicles, and construction machinery. The company also produces Kofferanhänger (cargo trailers), Deckelanhänger (lid/covered trailers for camping), Absenkanhänger (low-loaders), and Spezialanhänger (special trailers including cable drum transporters). All products are supported by a comprehensive accessories shop and online trailer configurator. Founded in 1951 and based in Großenhain, Germany, STEMA produces approximately 45,000 trailers annually with around 160 employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SySTEMA modular trailer system Modular trailer system based on a building-block principle, allowing customization through interchangeable components. Available in platform (flatbed), low-loader, and high-loader configurations with various axle setups and load capacities (750 kg to 3500 kg). Sold to private and commercial customers through STEMA's dealer network.
• Plattformanhänger (Flatbed Trailers) Open platform trailers for transporting bulk goods, machinery, and vehicles. Available in various lengths up to 6 meters and weight capacities. Sold to private and commercial buyers through STEMA's dealer network.
• Kastenanhänger (Box Trailers) Enclosed box trailers for secure cargo transport. Includes models like mini 350, FT series, Basic STL, and STL series with load capacities from 350 kg to 2000 kg. Sold to private and commercial buyers for secure transport of goods.
• Kipper (Dump Trailers) Hydraulic tipper trailers for easy unloading. Includes ROCKO Smart (RKE series with hand hydraulics) and SHDK series (with electric pump or hand pump) with payloads from 750 kg to 3500 kg. Targeted at commercial and professional users.
• MU.T (Multi Utility Trailer) Multi-functional ramp trailer with tilting bridge mechanism. Features GALVALUME double-walled side walls for corrosion protection, split side walls, and telescopic crank supports. Suitable for garden/landscape construction, facility management, and motorsport use.
• ROCKO Smart rear-tipping dump trailer Rear-tipping dump trailer designed for commercial use. Features a massive steel profile tipping bridge and double-walled side walls. Available with zinc or aluminum boarding, hand hydraulics or electric pump options. Targeted at commercial users.
• Multifunktionsanhänger (Multi-functional Trailers incl. REX) Versatile trailers including MU.T and REX series. REX models feature removable/replaceable rear walls and side walls for various loading configurations. Sold to private and commercial buyers.
• Motorradtransporter (Motorcycle Transporters) Specialized trailers for motorcycle transport. Includes MT, STM, STS, SHM, and WOM XT series with integrated ramps, tie-down rails, and hand pump options. Targeted at private motorcycle owners and motorsport users.
• Fahrzeugtransporter (Vehicle Transporters) Trailers designed for transporting cars and vehicles. Includes FTAK, FHAK, and ATH series with loading lengths up to 490 cm and capacities up to 3500 kg. Sold to private and commercial buyers.
• Baumaschinentransporter (Construction Machinery Transporters) Heavy-duty trailers for construction equipment. Includes Carrier XL and BMAT series with aluminum loading ramps, V-hitch, and ball head coupling. Targeted at commercial construction and equipment-rental users.
• Kofferanhänger (Cargo/Box Trailers) Enclosed cargo trailers with plywood walls and swing doors. Includes STPK and SHPK series with payload capacities from 750 kg to 3500 kg. Sold to private and commercial buyers via dealer network.
• Deckelanhänger (Lid/Covered Trailers) Trailers with integrated lids for secure transport. Includes RETRO series in various configurations (Active, Plus, Deluxe, Advanced) for leisure, camping, and adventure use. Targeted at private recreational users.
• Absenkanhänger (Low-loader/Lowerable Trailers) Trailers with lowering mechanism for easy loading of vehicles and equipment with low ground clearance. Sold to private and commercial buyers through the dealer network.
• Spezialanhänger (Special Trailers, including cable drum transporters) Specialized trailers including cable drum transporters (KT series) with drum brake, rope winch, and support stands for commercial and industrial applications. Targeted at commercial and industrial buyers.
• Zubehörshop (Trailer Accessories & Spare Parts Shop) Comprehensive range of trailer accessories including superstructures (tarpaulins, support frames), lighting and electrical components, brake systems and couplings, replacement parts, load securing equipment, wheels and tires. Sold directly through STEMA's online shop to consumers and dealers.
• Anhänger konfigurieren (Trailer Configurator) Online tool for configuring trailers with options for platform length/width, total weight, payload, price range, side wall material (aluminum, zinc, steel), dump trailer type, axle configuration, and low/high loader selection. Available to consumers and dealers via the STEMA website.
• Jubiläumsedition STEMA 75 (75th Anniversary Edition box trailer) Anniversary edition box trailer celebrating 75 years of STEMA, with a 201 x 108 cm load area and 620 kg payload capacity. Sold to private customers through the dealer network in 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 3500 kg total weight capacity for heavy commercial trailers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Technische Universität SenftenbergminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022STEMA supported students at the Technical University of Senftenberg who developed a lightweight vehicle called 'Mammut' for the Shell Eco-marathon 2018. The partnership involved providing transport solutions for their competition vehicle, demonstrating STEMA's lightweight construction expertise.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Westfalia-Automotive GmbH: German manufacturer of trailers and towing solutions, including towbars and cycle carriers. Overlaps with STEMA in trailer categories and shares the German engineering and dealer-channel GTM model.
• Böckmann Fahrzeugwerke GmbH: German trailer manufacturer producing horse, cargo, and vehicle transporters. Overlaps directly with STEMA's box, flatbed, and vehicle transporter lines, with a similar dealer-led GTM in German-speaking markets.
• Humbaur GmbH: German manufacturer of car, commercial, and specialized trailers headquartered in Gersthofen. Directly competes with STEMA across box, flatbed, and dump trailers for both consumer and professional segments in Germany and Europe.
• Hapert Aanhangwagens: Dutch trailer manufacturer producing flatbed, tipper, box, and vehicle transporters. Overlaps with STEMA's product portfolio and serves similar SMB and professional segments across Europe.
• Saris Anhängergenossenschaft: Dutch/German trailer manufacturer offering a broad range of unbraked and braked trailers. Competes head-to-head with STEMA across box, flatbed, and tipper trailers with comparable price points and dealer distribution.
• Anssems Group BV: Dutch/German trailer manufacturer producing a wide range of cargo, vehicle, and specialty trailers. Directly competes with STEMA in European markets with similar payload classes and dealer-led distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Brian James Trailers Ltd: UK trailer manufacturer with a wide range of car, cargo, and plant trailers. Comparable in product breadth and dealer-led distribution model, though primarily active in UK and select European markets.
• Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd: UK-based trailer manufacturer with a broad product portfolio across agricultural, commercial, and equine segments. Comparable in scale and dealer network approach but primarily serving UK and Ireland markets.

Regional players

• Vezeko Srl: Italian trailer manufacturer producing cargo, vehicle, and specialty trailers. Comparable product portfolio with regional southern European focus, partial overlap with STEMA's specialty trailer categories.
• Eduard Boxberger Fahrzeugbau: German manufacturer of vehicle transporters and commercial trailers. Closely comparable in product mix (vehicle transporters, construction machinery trailers) and German dealer-channel distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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