What Lobe does

Lobe ApS is a Danish engineering and trading company founded in 1994 that distributes industrial pumps and process equipment for Scandinavian industrial, biogas, wastewater, food/pharma, marine, and public-sector customers. Its core offering combines a multi-brand product portfolio — rotary lobe pumps, progressing cavity pumps, hose/peristaltic, centrifugal, chemical, diaphragm, dosing, gear, and screw pumps, plus biomass shredders, separators, and mixers — sourced primarily from European manufacturers including Börger GmbH, Sydex, Verder Group (including PACKO), AFFETTI, Scherzinger, and Konrad Pump, with in-house engineering for system sizing, pipe friction calculations, and integration.

The company's technology backbone is rotary lobe and progressing cavity pump systems, complemented by macerators (Orbitgrinder, Multichopper Plus/Pure, Defender), Börger Bioselect BS and RC separators (12–38% dry matter, up to 250 m³/h), Börger Blue Line mobile pumps (up to 24,000 L/min), and PLC-based chopper control systems with Profinet/Profibus integration. Notable proprietary elements include the Börger Multichopper Plus with automatic knife adjustment and the closed-system Bioselect BS separator; CE and ATEX certifications support deployment in hazardous and emergency-response environments.

Lobe generates revenue through hardware sales of equipment and complete customized systems, plus professional services including engineering consulting, on-site commissioning, operator training, and remote diagnostics/after-sales support. Go-to-market is sales-led and consulting-oriented across Denmark, Sweden, and Norway via offices in Vamdrup (HQ) and Drøbak (Lobe AS). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers are directed to request quotations directly. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investment, and serves enterprise and government customers such as Greenlab Skive Biogas, Lykkeslund Biogas, St1 Biokraft Monsterås (138 GWh annual capacity), Holstebro Central Wastewater Treatment Plant, Tine, and the Danish Emergency Management Agency.

Name

Lobe

Legal name

Lobe ApS

Website

https://lobe.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lobe ApS is a Danish engineering company, founded in 1994, that distributes European-manufactured pumps and process equipment and integrates them into customized systems for Scandinavian biogas, wastewater, food/pharma, marine, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vamdrup

HQ country

Denmark

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. Industrial Pump and Machinery Sales: Sale of pumps, separators, shredders, mixers, and related industrial process equipment sourced from German and European manufacturers. Revenue generated through direct sales of equipment units with varying specifications and capacities.
2. Complete Systems and Solutions: Design and delivery of complete, customized feeding lines, pump systems, and process equipment packages tailored to customer-specific requirements. Includes coordination of multiple components and machines.
3. Consulting and Engineering Services: Engineering consulting for process equipment sizing, pipe friction calculations, and system optimization. Includes customer training and on-site commissioning support for complex installations.
4. Service and After-Sales Support: Ongoing service support including operator training, remote diagnostics, software updates, and maintenance assistance for installed equipment. Follow-up service ensures continuous customer operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lobe ApS is a Danish engineering and trading company that distributes, designs, and integrates industrial pumps and process equipment (rotary lobe pumps, progressing cavity pumps, shredders, separators, mixers, and mobile pump units) sourced from leading German and European manufacturers. The company delivers complete, customized systems for biogas plants, wastewater treatment, food/pharma processing, marine/offshore, and general industrial applications across Scandinavia, complemented by in-house consulting, system design, commissioning, and after-sales service.

Product overview

Lobe ApS is a Danish engineering company offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial pump solutions and process equipment for biogas, industry, energy & environment, food & pharma, and marine & offshore sectors. The product portfolio centers on rotating lobe pumps, progressing cavity pumps, and associated equipment from premium German and European manufacturers including Börger, SYDEX, Verder, Affetti, and Konrad Pump. Core offerings include: (1) various pump types—rotary lobe pumps, progressing cavity pumps, hose/peristaltic pumps, centrifugal pumps, chemical pumps, diaphragm pumps, dosing pumps, gear pumps, screw centrifugal pumps, screw spindle pumps, and mobile/portable pumps; (2) material processing equipment including biomass shredders, multi-shaft shredders (Orbitgrinder, Multicrusher, Multichopper Plus/Pure, Defender), and Bioselect separators for fiber-liquid separation; (3) supporting equipment including solid biomass feeding machinery and static/dynamic mixers; (4) comprehensive services including consulting, engineering, commissioning, and maintenance support. The company positions itself as a complete solutions provider rather than just a component distributor, offering customized systems with competent technical advice, particularly for Scandinavian biogas plants which tend to be larger and more complex than their European counterparts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rotary Lobe Pumps
• Progressing Cavity Pumps SYDEX progressing cavity pumps manufactured in a wide range of material combinations for sanitary, chemical, and other industries. Suitable for pumping viscous media and raw slurry in biogas applications.
• Hose Pumps (Peristaltic Pumps) Verderflex hose pumps ideal for pumping and dosing various chemicals. Range includes small OEM pumps to very large hose pumps for highly demanding applications.
• Centrifugal Pumps Program covers everything from simple solutions for water to high-end solutions for the chemical industry and demanding industrial applications. Most pumps can be supplied in various materials.
• Chemical Pumps Affetti chemical pumps in thermoplastics (PP-PVDF-PEHD-PVC-PTFE) or fiberglass. Available as magnetically coupled or conventional with API Plan seals. Supplied in both horizontal and vertical designs.
• Diaphragm Pumps Positive displacement pumps suitable for handling aggressive media. Lobe supplies Verderair diaphragm pumps known for low air consumption and reliable operation.
• Dosing Pumps The market's widest range of dosing pumps from leading manufacturers in Europe. Suitable for precise metering of chemicals and additives.
• Gear Pumps High-quality gear pumps from Scherzinger GmbH used in many demanding applications. Suitable for viscous media transfer.
• Screw Centrifugal Pumps Suitable for particle-laden fluids with viscosities up to 3,000 cP. Combines benefits of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.
• Screw Spindle Pumps Positive displacement pumps designed for handling viscous products and materials with high solid content.
• Mobile Pumps Portable pump solutions using lobed rotor pumps with powerful suction capabilities. Available with diesel or electric motor including control systems. Includes container solutions, units for truck or crane, and pumps on three-point suspension.
• Static & Dynamic Mixers Mixers and agitators for nearly all types of industries including wastewater, petrochemical, and food industries. Includes in-line mixing with static mixers or batch mixing solutions.
• Biomass Shredders Hammer mill-style shredders for biomass processing that significantly increase gas yield, minimize surface crust formation and sand sedimentation, and reduce need for stirrers in biogas applications.
• Shredders (Orbitgrinder, Multicrusher, Multichopper Plus/Pure, Defender) Large range of single and dual shaft shredders, with or without stone trap. Includes Orbitgrinder, Multicrusher, Multichopper Plus, Multichopper Pure, Defender, and Chopper Control Systems.
• Bioselect Separators (BS and RC Series) Börger Bioselect separators for efficient separation technology. Liquid and fiber fractions are separated by a purely mechanical process without chemicals. Includes Bioselect BS (vertical separator for 12-24% dry matter) and Bioselect RC (for very dry fiber fractions up to 38% dry matter).
• Solid Biomass Machinery Konrad Pump GmbH specializes in high-quality machinery for feeding solid biomass into biogas reactors. All machines equipped with media-contacting parts made of stainless steel for aggressive biomasses.
• Consulting & Engineering Services Over 30 years of experience in consulting and designing process equipment. Helps industrial companies and public institutions develop efficient and reliable pump and process solutions. Includes expert advice on pump sizing, material selection, and system optimization.
• Service & Maintenance Service support including on-site commissioning assistance, employee training in pump and macerator servicing, and technical support via remote connection for software updates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Increased gas production at Lykkeslund Biogas due to Biomass Shredder with large capacity
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and significant.

• Börger GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary strategic technology partner. Börger supplies the core product range including rotary lobe pumps, macerators, Bioselect separators (BS and RC series), mobile pump units, Orbitgrinder, Multicrusher, Multichopper, and Multichopper Plus. Lobe distributes Börger products throughout the Nordic market and integrates them into complete customized solutions.
• Sydex (Sydex Pumps)coreTechnology or IntegrationSydex supplies progressing cavity pumps manufactured in a wide range of material combinations for sanitary, chemical, and industrial applications. Also supplies SYDEX Defender single-shaft grinders for pump protection. No compromise on quality in material selection.
• Verder Group / VerderflexsignificantChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFollowing Verder's acquisition of JEC Pumps, Lobe was selected as the distributor of Verder Group products in the Nordic market. This expanded Lobe's product range to include Verderflex hose pumps, Verderair diaphragm pumps, and hygienic pump series. Lobe stocks Verder products at its Vamdrup warehouse.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Verder Group: Dutch-headquartered pump manufacturer (Verderflex, Verderair, PACKO) that is both a product principal and a competing distributor in Europe. Directly comparable because Lobe resells Verder products in the Nordics, and Verder's broader European channel overlaps with Lobe's core product categories.
• Seepex GmbH: German specialist in progressing cavity pumps serving biogas, wastewater, food, and chemical markets globally. Comparable to Lobe as a competing progressing-cavity pump provider with system-engineering depth in the same end applications.
• Börger GmbH: German manufacturer of rotary lobe pumps, macerators, Bioselect separators, and Blue Line mobile pumps — Lobe's primary principal. Highly comparable because Börger's product portfolio mirrors Lobe's core offering and both target the same biogas, wastewater, and food/pharma end markets.
• Netzsch Pumpen & Systeme: German manufacturer of progressing cavity pumps, rotary lobe pumps, and grinding systems for biogas, wastewater, food, and chemicals. Comparable to Lobe as a competing German-engineered pump/macerator supplier into the same Scandinavian end markets.
• Tapflo Group: Swedish-headquartered manufacturer of diaphragm, centrifugal, and hygienic pumps sold across Europe. Comparable to Lobe as a fellow Nordic-based industrial pump specialist with overlap in food/pharma and chemical dosing applications.
• PCM (PCM Group / Pompes PCM): French progressing cavity pump specialist with a strong European distributor network. Comparable to Lobe as a competing supplier of eccentric-screw pumps and engineered pumping systems to biogas, food, and wastewater customers.

Broad incumbents

• Grundfos: Danish-headquartered global pump manufacturer covering industrial, commercial, and domestic pumping. Comparable to Lobe as a Scandinavian incumbent serving overlapping industrial and wastewater customers, though at vastly larger scale and broader scope.
• Xylem: Global water-technology company offering pumps, treatment, and metering solutions for utilities and industry. Comparable to Lobe in the wastewater and environmental end markets, where Xylem's European operations overlap with Lobe's municipal customers.
• DESMI: Danish industrial pump maker serving marine, oil & gas, and water/utility markets. Comparable as a fellow Danish industrial pump specialist with overlapping wastewater, marine, and industrial customers, though DESMI manufactures while Lobe distributes.
• Sulzer: Swiss-headquartered global industrial pump and rotating-equipment manufacturer. Comparable as a competing supplier of centrifugal, progressing-cavity, and specialty pumps to biogas, wastewater, and chemical customers across Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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