eibe Produktion + Vertrieb

Name

eibe Produktion + Vertrieb

Legal name

eibe Produktion + Vertrieb GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://eibe.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Playground Equipment

NAICS

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Early Childhood & Playground Equipment (Play Structures, Soft Play, Safety Surfacing) (EDAEAIAF)

Keywords

• Playground equipment
• Outdoor fitness equipment
• Playground design services
• Themed play structures
• Outdoor sports equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Röttingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Playground Equipment Sales: eibe generates revenue through direct sales of playground equipment including play units, themed structures, climbing equipment, dynamic equipment (swings, slides, seesaws), sand and water play systems, and outdoor sports/fitness products. Sales occur through their e-commerce platform (shop.eibe.net) and custom project planning services. Products are sold as one-time purchases with optional spare parts and accessories.
2. Playground Planning Services: Custom playground design and planning services for municipalities, childcare facilities, theme parks, hotels, and residential developments. These professional services complement equipment sales and ensure bespoke solutions for complex projects.
3. Spare Parts & Accessories: Ongoing revenue from replacement parts, accessories, and playground additions for previously installed equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

eibe Produktion + Vertrieb GmbH & Co. KG designs, develops, and manufactures playground and outdoor sports equipment in Germany, producing modular play units, themed play structures, climbing and gym equipment, sand and water play systems, play houses, dynamic equipment (swings, slides, seesaws, trampolines, aerial cableways, roundabouts) and outdoor fitness/sports products. All products are manufactured according to DIN EN 1176 safety standards with TÜV certification using FSC-certified sustainable wood, HPL, galvanised and stainless steel, and GFRP composites. The company complements its product range with bespoke playground planning services for municipalities, childcare facilities, schools, theme parks, hotels, housing developers, and architects, and distributes through its own online shop (shop.eibe.net) and direct sales consultation.

Product overview

eibe Produktion + Vertrieb is a German manufacturer of playground and outdoor sports equipment with over 50 years of experience. The product portfolio centers on modular play units, themed play structures, and dynamic equipment (swings, slides, seesaws, trampolines), complemented by climbing and gym equipment, sand play systems, and outdoor sports offerings (fitness trails, calisthenics). The core offering is manufactured in Germany according to DIN EN 1176 safety standards and TÜV certified, with the ecorino sub-brand emphasizing sustainability. Products are distributed through an online shop and supported by planning services for bespoke playground concepts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Play Units Comprehensive range of modular play structures designed for various outdoor environments, offering diverse play values to support children's physical and cognitive development. Sold to municipalities, childcare facilities, schools, and other institutional customers.
• Themed Play Units Imaginative play structures with thematic designs spanning Marine adventures, City & Crafts, Castles & Dragons, Jungle adventures, and On 4 wheels and in the air. Targeted at theme parks, leisure facilities, hotels, and large-scale municipal projects.
• Climbing and Gym Equipment Equipment designed to promote physical fitness through climbing, balancing, and gym activities for children of various ages and skill levels, including featured structures such as the Turntillburn and Mount Everest play units.
• Sand and Water Play Equipment Interactive sand and water play systems including sandpits, waterways systems, and sensory play units that encourage creative and educational play experiences, primarily for childcare facilities and public playgrounds.
• Play Houses (including Wicker Huts) Structures including handmade wicker huts and traditional play houses providing imaginative play spaces and retreats for children; wicker huts can also support climbing plants. Targeted at childcare facilities, schools, and public playgrounds.
• Dynamic Equipment Active play equipment including Federpodeste (spring elements), trampolines, slides, swings, aerial cableways, seesaws, spring rockers, roundabouts, and rope trees, used to develop balance, coordination, and gross motor skills in outdoor settings.
• Outdoor Sports and Fitness Equipment Fitness trails, active stations, calisthenics facilities, and sports facilities designed for outdoor fitness activities for all ages, targeted at municipalities, schools, housing developments, and tourism operators.
• Wicker Huts Handmade willow wicker huts available in three diameters for use as immediate play structures or as support for climbing plants. TÜV product service certified and listed in the eibe online shop with UK delivery cost tiers.
• Tube Slide 360 Degree Spiralled 360-degree tube slide with 345cm platform height, available in glass-fibre reinforced plastic (GFRP) or stainless steel, featuring bows, straight sections, and a spout. Designed as a slide attachment for larger play structures and standalone dynamic playground installations.
• Turntillburn Play Unit Fitness-oriented play unit for children from 10 years combining motor skill training with climbing, swinging, and balance activities; features a spider wall, monkey bars, and a boulder line. Targeted at public playgrounds and schools serving older children.
• Mount Everest Play Unit Multi-level climbing structure with platforms, climbing panels, a tunnel, fireman's pole, and multiple slide attachment options, suitable for children from 3 years. Designed for public playgrounds, schools, and childcare facilities.
• ecorino Sustainable Product Series Sustainable product series under the ecorino sub-brand featuring natural materials and eco-friendly design principles for environmentally conscious playground installations, aligned with eibe's FSC-certified sourcing and Circular Product certification.
• Bespoke Playground Planning Service Custom playground design and planning service in which eibe's in-house team develops bespoke play concepts and plans for municipalities, childcare facilities, theme parks, hotels, housing developments, and architects, complementing equipment sales with site-specific concept development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products achieve Circularity Index certification with quantified CO2 emissions (e.g., 16.4 kg CO2 per wicker hut set) and renewable materials percentages.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• PlayCore: US-based broad playground and recreation equipment company offering play, fitness, and site amenities. Wider portfolio than eibe but competes for international and large municipal projects.

Direct peers

• Huck Seiltechnik: German manufacturer of rope-based playground equipment and nets. Competes in the same DACH and international public-tender market as eibe with comparable safety certifications.
• Lappset Group: Finnish publicly-listed manufacturer of playgrounds, outdoor fitness, and sports equipment. Comparable product portfolio and customer segments; serves as a broader, better-capitalized competitor to eibe across Europe.
• Berliner Seilfabrik: Berlin-based playground equipment manufacturer specializing in rope-based play structures and net climbers. Competes with eibe in premium public-playground tenders across Europe with overlapping certifications and customer base.
• Kompan: Denmark-based global leader in playground and outdoor fitness equipment. Directly comparable to eibe as a manufacturer of certified playground equipment serving municipalities, schools, and theme parks worldwide; competes head-to-head in European public tenders.
• SIK-Holz: German playground manufacturer producing natural wooden play equipment for kindergartens, schools, and public spaces. Closely comparable in materials, certifications, and target customer segments to eibe.
• Richter Spielgeräte: German manufacturer of wooden playground equipment using Robinia and larch. Most direct competitor to eibe in the DACH market, sharing similar material technology, FSC certifications, and bespoke design service.
• Proludic: French manufacturer and installer of playground, sport, and fitness equipment. Direct competitor in European public tenders with overlapping customer segments in municipalities, schools, and tourism/hospitality.

Emerging players

• Wibit Sports: German manufacturer of floating water-play and aqua park equipment. Adjacent product overlap with eibe's water and sand play systems; serves theme parks, hotels, and resorts with comparable client types.

Regional players

• Timberplay: UK distributor and installer of natural playground equipment. Comparable product category and customer base (UK schools, municipalities, theme parks), but operates primarily as a regional reseller/installer rather than manufacturer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eibeplayground

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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