Schollenberger Kampfmittelbergung Group

What Schollenberger Kampfmittelbergung Group does

Schollenberger Kampfmittelbergung Deutschland is a German specialist services firm focused on the detection, surveying, and safe retrieval of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and chemical warfare agents left in soils across Germany since the World Wars. The company operates a full-service UXO value chain spanning surface probing (Oberflächensondierung), deep subsurface probing (Tiefensondierung), underwater probing (Wassersondierung), precision surveying (Vermessung), and the actual munitions clearance (Kampfmittelbergung), supported by consulting (Beratung), planning (Planung), testing (Prüfung), project management (Steuerung), and a Digitalisierung offering for project data management. Technology is grounded in specialized geophysical detection equipment rather than AI or autonomous systems, and the workforce of over 430 — including more than 120 specialists holding the legally mandated §20-Befähigungsschein plus experienced pyrotechnicians (Feuerwerker), geophysicists, and surveying technicians — is the central operational asset.

The firm serves five end markets through SOCOTEC Deutschland's sales infrastructure: Infrastructure, Energy, Industry, Real Estate & Construction, and Environment, with marquee engagements at Dethlinger Teich (Lüneburger Heide) and the former Wittstock military training area. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales against project-based, quote-driven engagements — no standardized pricing or subscription model is disclosed, and contract values are likely lumpy and tied to public-sector infrastructure and remediation capex cycles.

Since May 2025, Schollenberger has operated as a consolidated business unit within SOCOTEC Deutschland, alongside SOCOTEC Building Solutions, SOCOTEC Ingenieure, TRIGIS, and SD Ingenieure, under the unified SOCOTEC brand. Headquartered in Celle, it runs eight German offices (Bochum, Celle, Döbeln, Edingen-Neckarhausen, Hamburg, Hönow, Westerstede) plus two locations in Austria, with no disclosed revenue, funding history, or external ownership beyond SOCOTEC Group.

Name

Schollenberger Kampfmittelbergung Group

Legal name

Schollenberger Kampfmittelbergung Deutschland

Website

https://schollenberger.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Schollenberger Kampfmittelbergung is a German specialist services firm that detects and retrieves unexploded World War ordnance and chemical warfare agents for infrastructure, energy, industry, real estate, and environmental clients across Germany and Austria, operating as a SOCOTEC Deutschland business unit with 430+ staff including 120+ §20-certified specialists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Services

NAICS

Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (238190), Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazmat Emergency Response, Spill Control & Incident Management (TLACANAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Underwater Inspection, Maintenance & Repair (UWILD, Diving/ROV, In-water Cleaning) (IMAJAFAJ)

Keywords

• Unexploded ordnance detection
• Munitions clearance services
• Explosive ordnance disposal
• Geophysical survey services
• Chemical warfare retrieval

Headquarters

HQ city

Celle

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. UXO Detection and Retrieval Services: Project-based services for unexploded ordnance detection, surveying, and retrieval across construction, infrastructure, and environmental projects. Revenue is generated through specialized technical services delivered by certified specialists and pyrotechnicians.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Schollenberger Kampfmittelbergung is a specialized service company providing unexploded ordnance (UXO) detection, surveying, retrieval, and disposal on land and in water. The core offering centers on Kampfmittelbergung (munitions clearance), complemented by surface, deep, and water probing services, professional surveying, consulting, planning, testing, project management, and digitalization. Services are delivered by 430+ staff, including 120+ §20-certified specialists and experienced pyrotechnicians, for infrastructure, energy, industrial, real estate, and environmental projects across Germany and Austria.

Product overview

Schollenberger Kampfmittelbergung is a specialized services company operating as part of SOCOTEC Deutschland, offering a comprehensive portfolio of munitions clearance and explosive ordnance disposal services across Germany. The company's core service offering centers on Kampfmittelbergung (munitions clearance), supported by specialized probing services including Oberflächensondierung (surface probing), Tiefensondierung (deep probing), and Wassersondierung (water probing), along with Vermessung (surveying) for site documentation. Additional professional services encompass Beratung (consulting), Planung (planning), Prüfung (testing), Steuerung (project management), and Digitalisierung (digitalization). The company employs over 430 staff including more than 120 specialists with §20-Befähigungsschein (Section 20 competency certificates) and experienced pyrotechnicians, operating from eight locations in Germany and two in Austria.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oberflächensondierung (Surface Probing)

Quantifiable outcome

• 430+ employees including 120+ §20-certified specialists deployed across Germany and Austria

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 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.

• SOCOTEC DeutschlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchollenberger Kampfmittelbergung operates as a division under SOCOTEC Deutschland. SOCOTEC consolidated its German expertise under unified brand architecture in 2025, integrating Schollenberger into the SOCOTEC Kampfmittelbergung business unit alongside SOCOTEC Building Solutions, SOCOTEC Ingenieure, TRIGIS, and SD Ingenieure.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ramboll: Ramboll is a Danish engineering, architecture, and consulting firm with strong environmental, energy, and infrastructure practices across Northern Europe. Comparable as a regional broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities in environmental consulting and infrastructure-related site services in the DACH and Nordic regions.
• WSP: WSP is a global professional services consultancy providing engineering, environmental, and project management services. Comparable as a broad incumbent with environmental, geotechnical, and infrastructure consulting practices that intersect with Schollenberger's site investigation and infrastructure services.
• Bilfinger: Bilfinger is a leading German industrial services provider serving process industry, energy, and infrastructure clients. Comparable to Schollenberger in serving German industrial and infrastructure customers with specialized technical services requiring certified personnel and regulated execution.
• Tetra Tech: Tetra Tech is a leading global consulting and engineering firm specializing in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure. Comparable as a broad incumbent providing environmental site assessment, geophysical investigation, and infrastructure consulting that intersects with Schollenberger's UXO pre-construction services.
• SOCOTEC Group: SOCOTEC Group is Schollenberger's parent company and a global testing, inspection, and certification firm with €1bn+ revenue across construction, infrastructure, and environmental services. As the parent and brand consolidator, it is the most directly relevant peer and benchmark for Schollenberger's positioning within a diversified TIC portfolio.
• Stantec: Stantec is a Canadian-based global engineering, architecture, and environmental services firm. Comparable as a broad incumbent delivering environmental site assessment, geotechnical engineering, and infrastructure consulting for public and private sector clients.
• Arcadis: Arcadis is a global design, engineering, and management consulting firm with strong environmental and remediation capabilities. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering environmental consulting, site investigation, and remediation services that overlap with Schollenberger's environmental and infrastructure segments.
• AECOM: AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering design, engineering, and environmental services across transportation, buildings, and environment. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities in environmental services, site investigation, and infrastructure development support.
• Jacobs Solutions: Jacobs is a major professional services firm providing consulting, technical, scientific, and project delivery for critical infrastructure and advanced manufacturing. Comparable as a broad incumbent in environmental remediation, infrastructure engineering, and regulated project execution.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): ERM is one of the world's largest pure-play environmental consulting firms serving energy, infrastructure, and industrial clients with site assessment and remediation services. Comparable as a broad incumbent focused specifically on environmental and remediation work that aligns with Schollenberger's environmental segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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