Ziegler
Ziegler Brandweertechniek B.V. is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of firefighting vehicles, airport crash tenders, fire pumps, hook-arm systems, and digital fleet management platforms, serving Dutch safety regions, airports, and rail infrastructure. It operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of CIMC Group.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1795
- HeadquartersWinschoten, Netherlands
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Ziegler does
Ziegler Brandweertechniek B.V., headquartered in Winschoten, Netherlands, manufactures firefighting vehicles, airport crash tenders, fire pumps, hook-arm systems, and digital fleet management platforms for primarily Dutch public-sector buyers. The company traces its firefighting lineage to 1830 and has operated under the Ziegler name since 1992; it became a wholly-owned subsidiary of China's CIMC Group (China International Marine Containers) in 2013 and now sits within a Ziegler-brand network that includes Albert Ziegler GmbH (Germany), Ziegler Feuerwehrgerätetechnik (Mühlau, Germany), Ziegler d.o.o. (Croatia), and PT. Ziegler Indonesia.
The product portfolio spans standard tankautospuiten (TS Compact, TS Basis, TST-NB, CCFM variants), specialised foam vehicles, the Z-Class airport crash tender line (Z4, Z6, Z6 HYBRIDdrive, Z8) and Advancer FLF rescue vehicles, plus a full pump range from portable PFPN units through FPN/FPNH centrifugal pumps rated 1,000–10,000 l/min and complete pump units. Proprietary technology underpins differentiation: ALPAS aluminium body panels, Z-Control ergonomic cabin controls designed for gloved hands, the patented TROKOMAT automatic priming system, the Z-Cab AiR airport cabin (crash-tested to ECE R29-3), Z-Connect telematics, Z-Remote predictive diagnostics, and the IMBOS information management platform built with partners including Eurocommand, ZF Friedrichshafen, MP-BOS, and PRODICO. The digital suite, including connectivity, over-the-air diagnostics, and emergency management software, represents a deliberate extension from hardware into recurring software and services.
Revenue is generated predominantly through competitive public procurement contracts and multi-year framework agreements with Dutch safety regions (Veiligheidsregio Fryslan, Midden- en West-Brabant, Groningen), airports (Groningen Airport Eelde), and rail infrastructure operators (ProRail), with pricing negotiated rather than publicly disclosed. Sales motion is enterprise field sales through dedicated regional account managers, supplemented by direct distribution through CIMC's international network; aftersales service and spare parts contribute an additional recurring revenue stream. Named recent contracts indicate a secured delivery pipeline extending through 2031.
Ziegler firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ziegler
- Legal name
- Ziegler Brandweertechniek B.V.
- Website
- https://zieglerbrandweertechniek.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1795
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Ziegler Brandweertechniek B.V. is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of firefighting vehicles, airport crash tenders, fire pumps, hook-arm systems, and digital fleet management platforms, serving Dutch safety regions, airports, and rail infrastructure. It operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of CIMC Group.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ziegler industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Fire Safety Vehicles and Equipment
- NAICS
- Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing (333618), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320)
- SIC
- Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Fire & Life Safety Services (Inspection/Testing/Sprinklers/Alarms) (IMAIAAAI)
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Where Ziegler is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Winschoten
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Ziegler business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Firefighting Vehicles: Manufacture and sale of standard fire trucks (tankautospuiten), special vehicles, crash tenders for airports, and rescue vehicles. Revenue from public tender/procurement contracts with fire departments and safety regions.
- Fire Suppression Systems: Production and sale of centrifugal pumps, portable pumps, pump units, foam systems, and related equipment for firefighting applications
- Hook Arm Systems: Manufacture of hook arm vehicles and interchangeable containers for various firefighting and rescue applications
- Digital Products: Connectivity platforms, remote diagnostics, and information management systems for fleet management
- Service and Spare Parts: After-sales service, maintenance, and spare parts supply for delivered vehicles and equipment
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
Ziegler product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ziegler Brandweertechniek B.V. manufactures and sells firefighting vehicles and related equipment, including standard fire trucks (tankautospuiten), airport crash tenders (Z-Class series), specialized foam and rescue vehicles, centrifugal and portable fire pumps, and hook arm container systems. The company also offers digital products (Z-Connect telematics, Z-Remote diagnostics, IMBOS information management) and after-sales service and spare parts, primarily serving Dutch fire departments, safety regions, airports, and railway safety services.
Product overview
Ziegler Brandweertechniek is a fire fighting and rescue vehicle manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of fire fighting vehicles, rescue equipment, and digital solutions. The product lineup includes standard fire fighting vehicles (tankautospuiten in multiple variants), specialized vehicles (foam fire vehicles, terrain-capable vehicles), airport crashtenders (Z-Class series including Z4, Z6, Z6 HYBRIDdrive, Z8), and airport rescue vehicles (Advancer FLF series). Supporting the vehicle portfolio is a full range of fire fighting pumps including portable pumps (PFPN series), built-in pumps (FPN/FPNH series from 1000-10000 l/min), and complete pump units. Ziegler also provides digital products including Z-Connect (fleet telematics and connectivity), Z-Remote (remote diagnostics), and IMBOS (emergency information management platform). The company additionally offers hook arm systems with modular containers for various emergency response applications. All products are manufactured with in-house developed technologies including ALPAS aluminum body panels and Z-Control vehicle operation systems.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Z-Connect: Digital connectivity and telematics platform for firefighting vehicles and equipment
- Z-Remote
- IMBOS
- Z-Class
- Advancer
- ALPAS
- Z-Control
- TROKOMAT
Products and services
- Tankautospuiten (TS) Fire Fighting Vehicles Standard fire fighting vehicles available in multiple variants including TS Compact, TS Basis, TST-NB (terrain-capable), and CCFM models for municipal fire suppression operations. Sold to Dutch fire departments and safety regions via public procurement.
- Z-Class Crashtenders
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 70,000 portable Ziegler pumps in operation worldwide
Companies that use Ziegler
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Ziegler technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature10 records
Ziegler partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Albert Ziegler GmbHcoreSister company based in Rendsburg, Germany. Part of the Ziegler Group within CIMC. Shares technology, development, and brand standards with the Dutch operations.
- Ziegler Feuerwehrgerätetechnik GmbH & Co. KGminorCompany based in Mühlau, Germany. Part of the Ziegler Group network.
- Ziegler d.o.o.minorZiegler subsidiary in Croatia, serving the regional market.
- PT. Ziegler IndonesiaminorZiegler subsidiary in Indonesia, serving the Southeast Asian market.
- Visser B.V.minorDutch partner company within the CIMC Group network, based in Leeuwarden.
- Albert Ziegler GmbHcoreParent/holding company in Germany. Coordinates the global Ziegler brand and technology development across all subsidiaries.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights2 records
Ziegler competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Rosenbauer International: Austrian-based global leader in firefighting vehicles and equipment (NYSE Vienna: ROS), manufacturing fire trucks, aerial ladders, and ARFF vehicles. Direct competitor serving municipal and industrial customers worldwide with similar product breadth and public-tender business model.
- Spartan Emergency Response: US fire apparatus manufacturer (REV Group subsidiary) producing custom pumpers, aerials, and ARFF vehicles. Direct product-line peer with similar municipal/airport customer mix and public procurement business model.
- Albert Ziegler GmbH: German fire apparatus manufacturer and Ziegler Brandweertechniek's sister company under CIMC Group. Produces pumps, fire trucks, and ARFF vehicles with shared technology development, making it a direct operational and product peer within the same corporate family.
- E-ONE: US-based manufacturer of custom and commercial fire apparatus, including pumpers, aerials, and ARFF vehicles, owned by REV Group. Comparable product portfolio serving municipal and airport fire services through similar specification-driven tenders.
- Morita Holdings: Japanese fire apparatus and special vehicle manufacturer with global presence in fire trucks, aerial ladders, and rescue vehicles. Comparable in scope of products (fire pumps, ARFF, municipal tenders) and government/enterprise customer mix.
- IVECO Magirus: European fire apparatus manufacturer under Iveco Group, producing fire trucks, turntable ladders, and rescue vehicles. Direct competitor in European municipal tenders with overlapping fire pump and vehicle product lines.
Broad incumbents
- REV Group: US diversified specialty vehicle manufacturer (NYSE: REVG) whose fire apparatus brands include E-ONE, KME, Spartan Emergency Response, and Pierce. Operates at much greater scale than Ziegler with overlapping fire/emergency vehicle portfolios.
- Oshkosh Corporation: US-based specialty vehicle manufacturer (NYSE: OSK) whose Pierce Manufacturing subsidiary is a leading North American fire apparatus brand. Large incumbent with global defense, municipal, and airport vehicle portfolio adjacent to Ziegler's niche.
Regional players
- Emergency One (UK): UK-based manufacturer of fire appliances and rescue vehicles serving primarily UK fire services and select international markets. Comparable in product scope (pumpers, rescues) but focused on UK and Irish markets rather than continental Europe.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Ziegler social profiles
Digital presenceZiegler compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Ziegler financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Ziegler leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Ziegler subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
Ziegler funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Ziegler M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Ziegler
What does Ziegler do?
Ziegler Brandweertechniek B.V. manufactures and sells firefighting vehicles and related equipment, including standard fire trucks (tankautospuiten), airport crash tenders (Z-Class series), specialized foam and rescue vehicles, centrifugal and portable fire pumps, and hook arm container systems. The company also offers digital products (Z-Connect telematics, Z-Remote diagnostics, IMBOS information management) and after-sales service and spare parts, primarily serving Dutch fire departments, safety regions, airports, and railway safety services.
Is Ziegler a public or private company?
Ziegler is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Ziegler founded?
Ziegler was founded in 1795. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Ziegler based?
Ziegler is headquartered in Winschoten, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Ziegler make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Firefighting Vehicles are the primary driver. The others are fire Suppression Systems, hook Arm Systems, digital Products and service and Spare Parts.
Who are Ziegler's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Rosenbauer International, Spartan Emergency Response, Albert Ziegler GmbH, E-ONE, Morita Holdings and IVECO Magirus. Broad incumbents are REV Group and Oshkosh Corporation. Emergency One (UK) is listed as a regional player.
Does Ziegler have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ziegler.
What industry is Ziegler in?
Ziegler's product category is Fire Safety Vehicles and Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFALAD, Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression), with a secondary code of IMAIAAAI, Fire & Life Safety Services (Inspection/Testing/Sprinklers/Alarms). Its NAICS code is 333618 and its SIC code is 3714.