Sikatec

What Sikatec does

Sikatec GmbH is a privately held Swiss limited liability company headquartered in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, operating an online distribution and consulting business for professional fire-service, canal-technology, oil/chemical-binding, and de-icing equipment. Founded in 2004 and led by Managing Director Marc von Tobel, the company serves Swiss fire departments, municipal works yards, industrial facilities, and public institutions (hospitals, airports, transit operators, hospitality) primarily within Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Its catalog spans decontamination tents, DEPA and ELRO pumps, Nilfisk industrial vacuums, ISOTEMP heat protection suits, pipe sealing and testing bladders, fog machines for fire simulation, spreader carts, and the proprietary SNO-N-ICE de-icing line. Sikatec functions as a value-added reseller rather than a technology developer: it does not build proprietary technology but curates specialized SKUs from established manufacturers (DEPA, ELRO, Nilfisk, Dirteeze, ISOTEMP, 4S), provides personalized consultation, CAD-based project planning, and after-sales service and repair from its own Frauenfeld warehouse.

The company operates a hybrid direct-to-consumer / B2B inquiry-driven e-commerce model. Customers browse the webshop (shop.sikatec.ch), submit product inquiries, and receive binding quotations including price and delivery terms; standard shipping via Swiss Post is offered with free shipping above CHF 170. Pricing is predominantly quote-based with selected public list prices (e.g., Nilfisk ATTIX 751-61 at CHF 3,143.28 incl. VAT, SNO-N-ICE 25 kg pallet at CHF 3,199.76, SNO-N-ICE Big Bag 500 kg starting at CHF 913.00 per unit for 5+ quantities). The company has 1–10 employees and no external funding, parent company, or subsidiary structure. Marketing is primarily organic via SEO-optimized product pages, supplemented by phone/email consultation and a WhatsApp contact channel; no paid advertising, social media presence, or content marketing is disclosed. The four-category product taxonomy (fire service, canal technology, oil/chemical binders, SNO-N-ICE) reflects a deliberate vertical focus, with DEPA diaphragm pumps positioned as a flagship line. Geographic operations remain confined to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, with explicit exclusion of all other countries.

Name

Sikatec

Legal name

Sikatec GmbH

Website

https://sikatec.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sikatec GmbH is a Swiss online distributor and consultant in Frauenfeld, selling professional fire-service, canal-technology, oil/chemical-binding, and de-icing equipment to Swiss fire departments, municipalities, industrial facilities, and public institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Safety Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro primary industry

Testing, Inspection, Maintenance & Compliance Services (NFPA/Local Code) (HSAHAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tank, Vessel & Pipeline Inspection/Cleaning/Repair (API/ASME) (IMAIACAH), Alkaline Cleaners & Heavy-Duty Degreasers (Caustic/Soda Ash) (CRAJAKAE)

Keywords

• Firefighting equipment
• Canal technology supplies
• Oil chemical binders
• De-icing materials
• Emergency response products

Headquarters

HQ city

Frauenfeld

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (E-commerce): Sikatec generates revenue through the direct sale of professional safety and canal technology products via its web shop (shop.sikatec.ch). Customers browse the catalog and submit inquiries; Sikatec issues binding offers with pricing and delivery terms. Revenue is derived from the margin on branded products including pumps, pipe sealing systems, fog machines, decontamination equipment, oil/chemical binders, canal inspection tools, and winter traction materials (SNO-N-ICE). Additional revenue comes from associated accessories, spare parts, and consumables (e.g., Nebelfluid).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sikatec is a specialist online retailer and distributor of professional safety and canal technology equipment for the Swiss market. Its webshop (shop.sikatec.ch) sells fire-service equipment (decontamination tents, oil/chemical pumps, fire-service vacuums, fog machines, lifting and rescue cushions, protective gear), canal/sewer technology (pipe sealing and testing bladders, manhole tools, leak detection), oil and chemical spill binders and containment, and its proprietary SNO-N-ICE de-icing granulate, supported by personal consultation and after-sales service.

Product overview

Sikatec is an online shop based in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, specializing in firefighting equipment and canal/sewer technology. The product portfolio is organized into four main categories: (1) Fire Department Equipment covering decontamination systems, oil/chemical defense pumps and containment, water defense, protective suits, lifting cushions, training materials including smoke machines and simulation equipment, and rescue materials including jump pads; (2) Canal Technology Equipment including pipe blocking/testing systems, canal tools, safety technology such as gas detectors and ventilation units, and leak detection equipment; (3) Oil and Chemical Binders including absorbents, cleaning products, spill containment, and spreading equipment; and (4) SNO-N-ICE de-icing products. The company operates as a distributor for multiple brands including DEPA pumps, Nilfisk vacuum equipment, and ISOTEMP protective gear, while also selling proprietary products like the SNO-N-ICE de-icing solution. The product range spans from simple consumables to complex systems for emergency response and industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SNO-N-ICE: A Swiss-made de-icing and anti-slip agent product line effective up to -21°C, sold in various packaging sizes.

Products and services

• Sprungpolster BL 200 Inflatable rescue cushion for emergency evacuation in building fires, deployable in seconds via compressed air cylinder, handling jumps from up to 23m height; intended for fire departments as an alternative to ladders.
• Sprungpolster BL160
• Feuerwehrsauger Nilfisk ATTIX 751-61
• ISOTEMP Hitzeschutzausrüstung 1230 Modell (Form I Kopfhaube)
• Nebelgerät Mega-Smoker 400V
• Nebelgerät FOG-Smoker 2F 230V
• Nebelfluid Slow-Fog 5 Liter
• Prüf-Rohrdichtkissen lang 70-150 (Abwasser)
• Schachthaken 70 / U-Form (verzinkt)
• Verbaugerät 10/15
• Sicherheitsteuerorgan 2,5 bar
• SNO-N-ICE Taumittel (25 kg Sack / Pallet of 40)
• SNO-N-ICE Big Bag 500 kg
• Kastenstreuer KS 35-E 35 Liter
• Streuwagen SW 130
• Dirteeze Feuchte Wischtücher (Hände/Maschinen 40)
• PE-Gefahrstoffdepot mit Rolltor 430 l
• PE-Fasswanne 250 l (vier 205 l Fässer)
• Sikatec webshop consultation, project planning, and after-sales service

Named customers9 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

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DEPA (Diaphragm Pumps)coreTechnology or IntegrationSikatec is an authorized distributor of DEPA diaphragm pumps — a flagship product category highlighted prominently on the website. DEPA pumps are used in oil and chemical response applications and represent a key product line for the company.

Scale indicators1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Nilfisk: Danish professional cleaning equipment manufacturer whose products (e.g., the Nilfisk ATTIX 751-61 fire service vacuum) Sikatec distributes into the Swiss fire service market. Acts as both supplier and indirect competitor for end-customer fire equipment budgets.
• ELRO Pumpenfabrik: German manufacturer of peristaltic pumps used in oil/chemical response and industrial applications. Sikatec distributes ELRO's peristaltic pump line into Switzerland, making ELRO a supplier-partner whose product roadmap and channel strategy directly affect Sikatec's offering.
• Crane ChemPharma & Energy (DEPA): DEPA is a key supplier (Sikatec is an authorized distributor of DEPA diaphragm pumps). Relevant as an ecosystem partner: DEPA's commercial decisions (channel, pricing, direct selling) directly shape Sikatec's product economics in the oil/chemical and fire pump segment.

Broad incumbents

• Rosenbauer International: Austrian-headquartered global manufacturer of firefighting vehicles and equipment. While much larger and primarily a manufacturer, Rosenbauer competes in the same fire service equipment category Sikatec distributes into, particularly with European municipal and volunteer fire departments.
• MSA Safety Incorporated: American-listed global manufacturer of safety products including fire service helmets, respiratory protection, and gas detection. Sells into the same end markets (fire services, industrial safety) that Sikatec serves through its Swiss distribution channel.
• Minimax Viking Group: German fire protection systems and equipment provider with broad product lines in fire suppression and detection. Operates as a larger incumbent serving European fire safety buyers that overlap with Sikatec's Swiss customer base.
• Dräger: German safety and medical technology group producing protective equipment, gas detection, and respiratory protection used by fire services and industrial customers. Overlaps with Sikatec's fire safety and gas warning device categories at a much broader scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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