What BROCK sweeping technology does

BROCK Kehrtechnik GmbH, doing business as BROCK sweeping technology, is a German manufacturer of truck-mounted municipal and road sweepers founded in 1993 in Bochum and headquartered at Arnoldschacht 14, D-44894 Bochum, with two dedicated production facilities in Witten (Werk 1 for large sweepers and steel construction; Werk 2, opened January 2010, exclusively for VS4 compact sweepers and customer service). The company designs and assembles a modular Baukastensystem product line spanning the VS4 compact sweeper (4m³/750L) through the VS14 large road sweeper (14m³/10,000L), mounted on third-party chassis from Mitsubishi, Volvo, FOTON, MAN, Mercedes, and Scania. Differentiated technology includes a patented side suction system (German Patent DE 10 2019 002 217 A1), a Rotorcleaner high-pressure cleaning unit (up to 300 bar), a 3,500L water recovery system for marathon operations, and the VS6e NG fully electric municipal sweeper that won the VAK Innovation Award 2024 and the German Innovation Award 2025. Optional equipment modules (sweeping units, high-pressure water, change systems for winter service, foliage suction, permanent magnets for airport FOD, additional brushes, and high-tipping mechanisms) are sold separately to customize base vehicles.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise field sales (territorial sales managers covering German regions and Senior Area Sales Managers for export markets) with a network of 30+ international distributors and authorized service partners across 30+ countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and North America, including RSS Equipment Ltd. in Canada (appointed October 2024). Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of new sweeper vehicles, aftermarket services (maintenance, repairs, inspections, mobile service, and spare parts through in-house teams in Bochum and Witten and authorized service partners), and customization add-ons. End customers are predominantly municipal and government buyers (street cleaning, urban sanitation, road maintenance), with secondary segments in road construction, airports, gardening/landscaping, and winter services. Since late 2016, BROCK has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Foton Germany Construction Machines GmbH, with current leadership including CEO Xiaoning Wang, CFO Qingkun Meng, and VP/Sales Director Thorsten Laß.

Name

BROCK sweeping technology

Legal name

BROCK Kehrtechnik GmbH

Website

https://brock-kehrtechnik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

BROCK Kehrtechnik GmbH is a German manufacturer of modular truck-mounted sweepers (VS4 compact to VS14 large road sweepers) and fully electric municipal vehicles, serving municipalities, road construction contractors, airports, and winter-service operators across more than 30 countries through direct sales and a global distributor and service-partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Sweeping Vehicles

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Utility & Maintenance Vehicle Manufacturing (Street Sweepers/Vacuum Trucks) (IMACAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Municipal & Public Works Specialty Vehicles (Street Sweepers, Sewer Jetters) (IMAHAIAI)

Keywords

• Municipal sweepers
• Road sweeping vehicles
• Truck-mounted sweepers
• Compact street sweepers
• Fully electric sweepers

Headquarters

HQ city

Bochum

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sweeper Vehicle Sales: Sale of truck-mounted sweepers including compact sweepers (VS4), large road sweepers (VS6-VS14), and fully electric models (VS6e NG). Vehicles are built on third-party chassis (Mitsubishi, Volvo, FOTON, MAN, Mercedes, Scania) with BROCK superstructures.
2. Aftermarket Services & Spare Parts: Maintenance, repairs, inspections, spare parts supply, and mobile service operations. Services offered through own service teams, authorized service partners, or at company facilities in Witten.
3. Customization & Equipment Add-ons: Sale of optional equipment including high-pressure water systems, change systems, additional brushes, foliage suction units, permanent magnets, and side suction systems to customize standard sweepers for specific applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

BROCK Kehrtechnik GmbH designs, manufactures, and sells truck-mounted municipal and road sweepers built on third-party chassis (Volvo, Scania, MAN, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, FOTON). The product range spans compact sweepers (VS4, 4m³) to large road sweepers (VS6–VS14, 6m³ to 14m³), including the fully electric VS6e NG. Sweepers are configurable via a modular Baukastensystem with optional equipment (side suction, high-pressure water, change system, permanent magnet for FOD, foliage suction, etc.). The company also provides aftermarket services including maintenance, repairs, spare parts, and mobile service through its own team and authorized service partners.

Product overview

BROCK Kehrtechnik GmbH is a German manufacturer specializing in the development, production, and sale of high-quality truck-mounted sweepers and fully electric commercial vehicles. The product portfolio centers on two main sweeper lines: compact sweepers (VS4 with 4m³/750L capacity) and a comprehensive range of large road sweepers spanning from VS6 (6m³/1200L) to VS14 (14m³/10,000L). The flagship VS6e NG represents their fully electric innovation. BROCK's modular 'Baukastensystem' (kit system) enables customers to configure sweepers with optional equipment including sweeping units, high-pressure water systems, area/rear grit suction units with patented side suction, foliage suction, permanent magnets for airports, change systems for winter service, additional brushes, and high-tipping mechanisms. The company also offers commercial goods like the CMAR R 2500 hot water cleaning machine and VKW frontbrush. Applications span municipal cleaning, road construction, airports, gardening/landscaping, and winter services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BROCK VS4 Compact Sweeper Compact sweeper with 4m³ dirt container and 750L water tank, designed for municipal cleaning in small streets and alleys. Can be equipped with change system for winter service and high-tipping option. Built for municipalities, road maintenance contractors, and airport operations.
• BROCK VS6 Large Road Sweeper Municipal all-round sweeper with 6m³ dirt container and 1200L water tank. Available with optional equipment for both summer and winter service applications. Targets municipal street cleaning.
• BROCK VS6e NG (New Generation) Fully Electric Sweeper Fully electric road sweeper with 6m³ capacity and 1500L water tank. Provides 100% emission-free operation for cities and municipalities, with zero direct emissions and quiet operation suitable for noise-sensitive urban environments. Market-first fully electric municipal sweeper.
• BROCK VS7 Large Road Sweeper Construction site professional sweeper with 7m³ dirt container and 1600L water tank. Designed for federal roads, highways, and construction site areas with strong suction power. Targets road construction contractors.
• BROCK VS9 Large Road Sweeper Large road sweeper with 8.5m³ dirt container and 1600L water tank. Designed for long-distance cleaning operations with stubborn dirt on wide routes and construction sites.
• BROCK VS10 Large Road Sweeper Universal sweeper with 9.5m³ dirt container and 3000L water tank. Developed from VS7, ideal for road construction with double water volume and larger dirt container.
• BROCK VS11 Large Road Sweeper Marathon sweeper with 11m³ dirt container and 3500L water tank for federal roads, highways, and construction sites. Suitable for long working distances with optional water recovery.
• BROCK VS12 Large Road Sweeper Beast model sweeper with 12m³ dirt container and 5000L water tank for extreme cleaning operations on roads and construction sites with maximum capacity.
• BROCK VS14 Large Road Sweeper Top-tier sweeper with 14m³ dirt container and up to 10,000L total water capacity (3,000L integrated plus 7,000L additional). Built on a 32-ton Volvo chassis for heavy-duty applications.
• BROCK CMAR R 2500 Hot Water Cleaning Machine Hot water cleaning machine with suction system for excellent cleaning quality in narrow alleys, paths, or squares in urban areas. Features a suction system for dirty water and cleaning residues.
• BROCK VKW Frontbrush Specially developed front brush that can be mounted on DIN plate type A or B. Compatible with various truck brands including Volvo, Scania, MAN, and Mercedes. Hydraulically operated with joystick control in cabin.
• BROCK Aftermarket Services, Maintenance, Repairs & Spare Parts Aftermarket services including maintenance, repairs, inspections, spare parts supply, and mobile service operations for BROCK sweepers. Services delivered through in-house service teams at the Witten facility, mobile service operations, and 11+ authorized German service partners plus international service points.

Quantifiable outcome

• VS6e NG sweeps 1st place at VAK Innovation Award 2024 and Winner of German Innovation Award 2025

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• RSS Equipment Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 October 2024RSS Equipment Ltd. appointed as new sales and service partner in Canada (Regina, SK). Robert Skinner leads the partnership representing BROCK products in the Canadian market for sales and after-sales support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TYMCO: US manufacturer of regenerative air sweepers (Model 600, Model 210). Direct sweeper-category peer to BROCK with comparable municipal and airport applications.
• Boschung (bts-group): Swiss manufacturer specializing in airport sweepers, road maintenance equipment, and winter service vehicles. Comparable to BROCK's airport division and large road sweeper range, particularly for airfield FOD removal.
• Hako: German manufacturer of municipal and industrial cleaning machines including truck-mounted sweepers. Direct overlap with BROCK in compact and large road sweepers, particularly within the DACH region.
• Dulevo: Italian manufacturer of industrial and municipal street sweepers (D.zero, D.6, 5000 series). Direct overlap with BROCK's compact and large road sweeper range serving municipal and industrial customers across Europe.
• Kärcher Municipal: Kärcher's municipal division produces truck-mounted and compact sweepers (e.g., MIC, ICC series). Competes with BROCK in municipal street cleaning with broader global brand recognition and a wider product portfolio.
• Mathieu (Yannick SA): French municipal equipment manufacturer producing truck-mounted sweepers and street cleaning vehicles. Direct competitor to BROCK in the French and broader European municipal sweeper market.
• Schwarze Industries: US manufacturer of regenerative air and mechanical street sweepers (Super Vac, Cross-Boom, etc.). Comparable product offering to BROCK for municipal road sweeping and airfield applications.
• Bucher Municipal: Bucher Industries' municipal vehicle division producing compact and truck-mounted sweepers under brands including Bucher, CityCat, and Eurovoir. Closest like-for-like competitor to BROCK in compact and large road sweepers for municipalities.
• Aebi Schmidt Group: Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of municipal sweepers, winter service vehicles, and airfield equipment. Direct competitor to BROCK across compact and large road sweepers, including municipal and airport segments.
• Elgin Sweeper: US-based manufacturer of street sweepers including the Crosswind, Broom Bear, and Pelican series. Direct product-line overlap with BROCK in truck-mounted mechanical and air sweepers for municipal and contractor use.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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