Vermessungstechnik Engelmann

What Vermessungstechnik Engelmann does

Vermessungstechnik Engelmann KG (VTE) is a privately held, family-owned surveying-technology dealer and service partner headquartered in Kesselsdorf near Dresden, Germany. Founded approximately in 1995 and operating for around 30 years, VTE is an authorized sales and service partner of Leica Geosystems, distributing the manufacturer's full portfolio - total stations, GNSS receivers, 3D laser scanners, rotating lasers, machine control hardware, controllers, and supporting software (Captivate, Infinity, Cyclone) - alongside complementary utility-locating and distance-measurement equipment. Operations are anchored at three certified locations in eastern and southern Germany (Kesselsdorf, Zittau, Remshalden), with sales coverage of North Rhine-Westphalia handled by channel partner frox-it under a split where VTE retains all service and repair responsibility.

The business earns revenue across multiple streams. One-time equipment sales of new and used instruments (also via an eBay storefront) sit alongside recurring revenue from equipment rentals, manufacturer-independent fleet management subscriptions, and the VTE SIM Card - a multi-network GNSS data product providing 150 MB, 1 GB, or 3 GB monthly plans on annual contracts. Professional services revenue comes from an ISO 9001:2015-certified workshop handling repair and calibration, drone surveying (Befliegung) using DJI Phantom 4 RTK aircraft and Agisoft Metashape photogrammetric processing, and a training seminar program covering GNSS, tacheometry, utility locating, and drone operations. Customers span construction companies, professional surveyors, mining and aggregates operators, utility locating firms, and 3D scanning service providers across Germany, served by a field sales engineering team with Dipl.-Ing. credentials and on-site delivery.

Name

Vermessungstechnik Engelmann

Legal name

Vermessungstechnik Engelmann KG

Website

https://vt-engelmann.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vermessungstechnik Engelmann (VTE) is a family-owned authorized Leica Geosystems dealer and service partner in Germany, distributing and repairing surveying instruments, providing fleet management, drone surveying, training, and its own multi-network VTE SIM Card to construction, surveying, and mining customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Zittau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of new surveying instruments and accessories from Leica Geosystems and other manufacturers including total stations, GNSS receivers, 3D scanners, levels, and laser equipment.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental of surveying equipment for project-based needs. Complete maintenance after each rental ensures equipment functionality.
3. Repair and Maintenance: Certified repair and maintenance services for geodetic instruments. ISO 9001:2015 certified workshop with authorized service for Leica Geosystems products. Short turnaround times due to efficient internal organization.
4. Fleet Management: Ongoing fleet management service including maintenance, repairs, and loaner equipment for customers' equipment pools.
5. Training Seminars: Educational seminars on GNSS surveying, tacheometry, utility locating, and drone surveying. Prices range from free (info days) to 235 EUR per participant (GNSS seminar).
6. VTE SIM Card: Annual subscription for GNSS data connectivity with monthly data packages. Support provided for configuration and troubleshooting.
7. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of high-quality used equipment through eBay shop.
8. Drone Surveying Services: Complete drone surveying services including project planning, flight execution, data processing, and delivery of orthophotos, 3D models, and point clouds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vermessungstechnik Engelmann is an authorized Leica Geosystems sales and service partner that distributes, rents, repairs, and calibrates professional surveying instruments including total stations, GNSS systems, 3D laser scanners, construction lasers, automatic levels, and utility locators. The company additionally provides manufacturer-independent fleet management, its own multi-network VTE SIM Card for GNSS connectivity, drone-based aerial surveying services, and certified training seminars.

Product overview

Vermessungstechnik Engelmann (VTE) is an authorized Leica Geosystems dealer and service partner offering a comprehensive portfolio of surveying equipment and related services. The core offering includes Leica GNSS systems (GS05, Viva GS18 series), total stations (iCON iCS50/iCS20, TS20, Nova TS60, FlexLine series), and 3D laser scanners (BLK360 G2, RTC360, ScanStation P30/P40, BLK3D, BLK2GO). Supporting the hardware are Leica software solutions including Captivate field software, Infinity data processing, and Cyclone 3D scanning software. VTE also provides complementary products including iCON CC170/CC180 controllers, AP20 AutoPole, Rugby rotating lasers, DISTO laser distance meters, Lino line lasers, and pipe/utility detection equipment (DD120, DD220, ULTRA). The company differentiates through its authorized service workshop, rental and financing services, fleet management, VTE SIM Card (multi-network GNSS SIM), drone surveying services (with DJI Phantom 4 RTK), and professional training seminars.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Surveying Equipment Distribution (Leica Hardware)
• Surveying Equipment Rental
• Used Equipment Sales (eBay)
• Certified Repair and Maintenance Service
• VTE Fleet Management (Flottenmanagement)
• VTE SIM Card (GNSS Data SIM)
• Drone Surveying Service (Befliegung)
• Training Seminars (VTE-Seminare)
• Equipment Financing and Leasing

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Leica GeosystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationVTE is an authorized service and sales partner of Leica Geosystems. The partnership provides access to Leica's complete range of surveying equipment including total stations, GNSS systems, 3D scanners, and construction tools. VTE's workshop is authorized by Leica for repairs using original spare parts.
• frox-itcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for North Rhine-Westphalia region. frox-it handles sales distribution while VTE manages all service and repair requests for customers in this territory.
• AirclipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAirclip provides drone expertise including sales, maintenance, repair, pilot training, and certification services. As an recognized body under the Federal Aviation Office, Airclip pilots and examiners provide required documents like the knowledge certificate. VTE recommends Airclip for drone training in their Befliegung seminar.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Trimble Inc: US-based surveying, construction, and geospatial technology manufacturer offering GNSS, total stations, 3D scanners, and software. Competes with Leica products that VTE distributes and increasingly sells directly to enterprise customers.
• Topcon Corporation: Japanese surveying and construction equipment manufacturer offering GNSS rovers, total stations, machine control, and software. Direct OEM competitor to Leica products resold by VTE.
• Carlson Software: US-based surveying and mining software developer with hardware reselling partnerships. Overlaps with VTE's Leica software ecosystem (Captivate, Infinity, Cyclone) in providing office-side survey data processing.
• Hexagon AB (Leica Geosystems): Swedish technology group and parent of Leica Geosystems — VTE's core supplier. Operates globally across geospatial and surveying hardware, software, and autonomous solutions, dwarfing VTE's regional dealer scope.

Emerging players

• CHC Navigation: Chinese manufacturer of GNSS rovers, total stations, and 3D mobile mapping systems with growing European distribution. Competes with VTE's mid-range GNSS offerings via online and partner channels.
• Emlid: Manufacturer of affordable RTK GNSS receivers (Reach RS2/RS3) sold direct-to-customer online. Competes in the entry-level GNSS segment that overlaps with VTE's iCON gps 30 and similar rovers, bypassing the authorized-dealer channel.

Direct peers

• allnav GmbH: German authorized Leica Geosystems dealer and surveying technology distributor offering sales, service, and training across Germany. Direct peer in the same authorized-dealer and service-partner business model as VTE.
• Sokkia (Topcon brand): Topcon-owned surveying equipment brand offering total stations, GNSS, and levels. Competes head-to-head with Leica products that VTE distributes in the construction and surveying channels.
• Stonex Srl: Italian manufacturer and distributor of surveying GNSS, total stations, and 3D scanners with a global dealer network. Competes with VTE in the mid-tier surveying equipment market and overlaps in drone-surveying integrations.
• GeoMax (Hexagon brand): Hexagon-owned entry-level positioning brand offering GNSS, total stations, and software at price points below Leica. Overlaps with VTE's lower-end iCON gps 30 and similar starter offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/VTEDD
• Instagraminstagram.com/vtengelmannkg

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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