What SCHWARTE does

SCHWARTE JANSKY, operating as SCHWARTE GROUP GmbH, is a German manufacturer of specialized vehicles and milk collection technology for the hygienic transportation of sensitive liquids. The company designs and builds custom tank vehicles — milk collection trucks (MSW structures), tank semi-trailers, tank trailers, MSW drag combinations, BTS V60 beer tank systems, and waste disposal vehicles — constructed from chromium-nickel steel in insulated or uninsulated configurations. Its product portfolio also includes six proprietary milk measuring systems (Vplus, TIGER, V2000®, Optimate, Jumbo, Stationary Systems), three data acquisition platforms (MAK 3003, Dico 700, SJ MICO 100), sampling and sample transportation systems, and the AKKU battery-powered pump drive that replaces diesel engines in milk collection vehicles.

The company sells primarily through a direct enterprise field-sales motion to dairy companies, breweries, waste disposal transporters, and cheese farms/small dairies across Germany, Austria, and Poland, with an additional Europe-wide service and partner network providing mobile maintenance, spare parts, 24-hour emergency support, and remote diagnostics. Pricing is bespoke and quote-based with no public list prices; multi-year leasing and financing are arranged through partner credit institutions. Revenue is generated predominantly from hardware sales (vehicle bodies, measuring systems, data acquisition systems) supplemented by recurring service, maintenance, spare parts, and leasing/financing facilitation.

SCHWARTE JANSKY is a wholly-owned subsidiary of POSSEHL Mittelstandsbeteiligungen GmbH, itself part of L. Possehl & Co. mbH (Lübeck), with operations spanning Germany, Poland, and Austria under 420+ employees and a market positioning as a self-described leader in milk collection technology with over 75 years of operating history.

Name

SCHWARTE

Legal name

SCHWARTE GROUP GmbH

Website

https://schwarte-jansky.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SCHWARTE JANSKY is a German manufacturer of custom-built milk collection vehicles, tank trailers, and proprietary milk measuring and data acquisition systems, serving dairy companies, breweries, and waste disposal operators across Europe with direct enterprise sales and a pan-European service network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Vehicle Manufacturing for Milk Collection and Sensitive Liquid Transport

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Milk Cooling, Storage & Transfer Equipment (Bulk Tanks, Plate Coolers, Pumps) (AFAAAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Milk Quality Testing & Sampling Equipment (SCC, Conductivity, Analyzers) (AFAAAIAD)

Keywords

• Milk collection vehicles
• Specialty tank vehicles
• Milk measuring systems
• Beer tank systems
• Waste disposal vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Emsdetten

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Body Sales: Sale of custom-built milk collection vehicles, tank semi-trailers, tank trailers, milk collection truck structures (MSW), beer tank systems (BTS V60), and waste disposal vehicles. Tanks are manufactured from chromium-nickel steel with variable forms in insulated or uninsulated configurations. Sold directly to dairy companies, breweries, and waste disposal transporters.
2. Measuring System Sales: Sale of milk measuring systems (Vplus, TIGER, V2000, Optimate, Jumbo, Stationary) including measuring cabins, pumping systems, and sampling components. Offered as complete systems or individual components.
3. Data Acquisition & Control Systems: Sale of data acquisition systems (MAK 3003, Dico 700, SJ MICO 100) and sampling/sampling transportation systems. These are integrated into vehicles and compatible with various identification and data transmission technologies.
4. Service, Maintenance & Spare Parts: Mobile service, preventive maintenance (twice-yearly servicing), remote maintenance diagnostics, spare parts supply, and 24-hour emergency service across Europe. Also includes system training courses.
5. Leasing & Financing: Leasing and financing arrangements for vehicles and systems in partnership with external leasing providers and credit institutions. Also offers trade-in services for used vehicles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SCHWARTE JANSKY designs and manufactures custom-built vehicle tank bodies and precision milk measuring systems for the hygienic transport and measurement of sensitive liquids. Its portfolio covers milk collection vehicles (MSW structures, tank semi-trailers, tank trailers), BTS V60 beer tank systems, and waste disposal vehicles built from chromium-nickel steel, paired with proprietary measuring systems (Vplus, TIGER, V2000, Optimate, Jumbo, Stationary), data acquisition systems, sampling systems, and the AKKU battery-powered pump drive. The company sells directly to dairy companies, breweries, and waste disposal transporters, supported by a pan-European service network and 24-hour emergency hotline.

Product overview

SCHWARTE JANSKY is a provider of specialized vehicles and milk collection technology for processing sensitive liquids. The product portfolio consists of two main categories: Vehicle Construction and Milk Collection Technology. Vehicle products include MSW structures (vehicle bodies for milk floats in 2-5 axle configurations), milk collection semi-trailers, transportation semi-trailers, tank trailers, MSW drag combinations (milk float + tank trailer), BTS V60 beer tank systems, and waste disposal vehicles. Milk Collection Technology products include six measuring systems (Vplus as the flagship air separator, TIGER with sensor engineering, V2000® for large quantities, Optimate vacuum system, Jumbo entry-level system, and Stationary systems for fixed installations), three data acquisition systems (MAK 3003, Dico 700, SJ MICO 100), two sampling systems (Sampler, Mitex III), three sampling transportation systems (Bottle Drive, Monotrans, Manual Sampling), and the AKKU battery-powered pump drive. The company offers complete systems or individual components with remote maintenance capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vplus: High-performance air separator measuring system - smallest air separator on the market with high pumping capacity
• TIGER
• V2000
• Optimate
• Jumbo
• Dico 700
• SJ MICO 100
• MAK 3003
• AKKU
• BTS V60

Products and services

• Vplus Air Separator Measuring System High-performance universal air separator and milk measuring system positioned as the smallest air separator on the market, with very high pumping capacity, dual milk inlets for continuous operation, and compatibility with all European data acquisition systems. Designed for dairy fleet operators needing compact, lightweight, and high-capacity milk measurement.
• TIGER Premium Milk Measurement System Premium milk measuring system using innovative sensor engineering with bubble detection sensors that continuously record density to measure milk accurately without a traditional air separator. Reduces weight and fuel consumption. Targeted at dairy fleet operators seeking high-precision measurement with low system weight.
• V2000® Turbo Milk Measuring System Turbo measuring system for large milk volumes, featuring two high-performance ejectors inside the vacuum pump delivering up to 60,000 l/h (1,000 l/min) and a centrifugal pump that adapts automatically to tough conditions. Up to 400 kg lighter than conventional vacuum pumps. Registered V2000® trademark.
• Optimate Vacuum Measuring System High-precision vacuum measuring system with water ring pump and continuously regulated centrifugal pump that generates constant vacuum with overflow protection and automatic butterfly valve control. Available in two power classes up to 1,000 l/min or 2,000 l/min. For dairy fleets needing flexible high-accuracy measurement.
• Jumbo Entry-Level Milk Measuring System Cost-efficient entry-level milk measuring system for collecting small quantities, with robust and reliable technology. Maximum flow rate of 500 l/min and minimum permitted intake of 50 liters. Targeted at smaller dairy operations and entry-level fleet configurations.
• Stationary Milk Measuring Systems Fixed-installation milk measuring and acceptance systems for cheese farms and smaller dairies, with precise measuring accuracy and a pumping line ranging from 24,000 l/h to 42,000 l/h. Designed for compact installation in limited on-farm spaces.
• AKKU Battery-Powered Pump Drive Battery-powered pump drive that replaces diesel-engine milk pumping on milk collection vehicles. Enables noiseless 24-hour operation, reduces diesel consumption by up to 6,000 litres per year per vehicle, recharges automatically while the vehicle is in motion, and can be retrofitted to existing vehicles. Targeted at dairy fleets seeking environmental and operating cost improvements.
• MAK 3003 Data Acquisition System Tailor-made data acquisition system providing full control over milk intake with individual data acquisition variants, supplier identification, logging functions, and data transmission capabilities. Compatible with transponder, barcode, scanner, and GPS identification systems, with transmission via GSM, GPRS, WLAN, TDL, and ADIS-ADED formats.
• Dico 700 Mobile Data Acquisition System Premium mobile data acquisition system with seamless IT integration, large automated functions, intuitive touchscreen interface, and compatibility with state-of-the-art peripheral devices. Targeted at dairy fleet operators needing integrated intake data and IT systems.
• SJ MICO 100 Data Acquisition System Latest-generation data acquisition system designed for simple integration into existing fleets and EDP environments, with diagnostic options and data transmission and conversion support for V 4000, V 2000, OSM, and Jumbo measuring systems.
• Sampler Milk Sampling System Controlled sampling system for bottling milk samples inside the milk float with electronic monitoring and control, providing unique supplier security. Used in milk collection fleets to ensure sample integrity and traceability.
• Mitex III Sampling System Flexible sampling system with variable quantity selection inside the storage container, accepting quantities from 20 to 30,000 liters with a large dynamic range. Designed for dairy operations needing flexible intake measurement.
• Bottle Drive Sampling Transportation System Extremely compact bottle conveyor system for bottle baskets with minimal space requirements, holding 72 bottles with integrated barcode reader. Used to transport milk sample bottles inside milk collection vehicles.
• Monotrans Sampling Transportation System Compact bottle transportation system for a small number of collection points, ensuring reliable transportation of 12 bottles with RFID system compatibility. Targeted at smaller dairy collection operations.
• Manual Sampling Transportation System Minimal-component manual sampling system that is compact, quick, and easy to clean and service, with sample bottles fed by hand lever or lifting cylinder. Targeted at smaller milk collection operations requiring simple sampling.
• MSW Milk Collection Vehicle Structures Custom-sized vehicle structures (bodies) for milk floats of all sizes, from compact 2-axle to transportable 5-axle configurations, built from chromium-nickel steel in insulated or uninsulated configurations with variable tank forms. Combined with state-of-the-art technical solutions for efficient raw milk transportation.
• Milk Collection Semi-Trailers Semi-trailers for collecting milk in large quantities or on longer collection rounds, available as two- or three-axle vehicles with optional lift axle and steered axle systems. Built from chromium-nickel steel with insulated or uninsulated tank configurations.
• Transportation Semi-Trailers Semi-trailers for transporting large quantities of milk with liquid-repellent and pressure-resistant insulating material, ensuring optimal milk chilling over long distances. ATP certified for cross-border refrigerated transport.
• Tank Trailers Flexible tank trailers available as two-axle or three-axle models with various tank dimensions and optimized filling and discharging systems. ATP approved for certified collection transportation of milk.
• MSW Drag Vehicle Combination Combination of milk float and tank trailer for collecting large quantities of milk. Available as 3-axle collection float with 2-axle tank trailer or 2-axle collection float with 3-axle tank trailer. Targeted at large-volume dairy collection operations.
• BTS V60 Beer Tank System Beer transportation system with short and compact design suitable for chassis, swap bodies, or semi-trailers. Maintains an uninterrupted cooling chain and enables delivery of up to three different types of beer simultaneously with calibrated dispensing. Supports up to 30,000 hl/year serving capacity per tank vehicle. Targeted at breweries and beer distribution companies.
• Waste Disposal Vehicles Vehicles for environmental and waste disposal logistics with robust stainless steel construction, maximum safety and longevity. Designed for aggressive substances and solid matter, transporting liquid waste, manure (Gülle), and aggressive chemicals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vplus is the smallest air separator on the market, providing very high pumping capacity in a compact form factor
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 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

One partnership is on record.

• European Service and Partner NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSCHWARTE JANSKY maintains a European-wide service and partner network with multiple service points across Europe. Service partners carry spare parts in stock near the customer's area and can purchase parts from the spare parts warehouse. They also handle on-site repair and maintenance work, replacement vehicles, and emergency support.

Scale indicators5 records

Broad incumbents

• Alfa Laval: Global dairy and food processing equipment manufacturer including separators, pumps, and heat exchangers. Comparable as a broad incumbent in dairy fluid handling equipment, though focused on processing plants rather than collection vehicles.
• SPX FLOW: Manufacturer of fluid handling equipment including pumps, valves, and separators for dairy, food, and industrial applications. Comparable to the pump/measuring system portion of SCHWARTE JANSKY's portfolio as a broad incumbent in dairy fluid technology.
• Tetra Pak: Global dairy and liquid food processing and packaging solutions provider. Comparable only loosely as a broader dairy value-chain incumbent; competes for dairy industry capex budgets but does not produce collection vehicles or milk measuring systems.
• GEA Group: Global large-cap dairy and food processing equipment supplier including separators, homogenizers, and milk handling systems. Overlaps with SCHWARTE JANSKY in the dairy value chain but at the processing stage rather than collection, and operates at much larger scale across a broader portfolio.
• DeLaval: Global dairy farm equipment supplier including milking systems, milk cooling tanks, and on-farm milk quality equipment. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the dairy value chain with adjacent equipment categories to SCHWARTE JANSKY's stationary milk measurement systems.

Emerging players

• BouMatic: Dairy milking and milk handling equipment supplier focused on parlor and on-farm milk handling. Comparable on the dairy milk-handling side of the value chain but focused upstream of collection, with partial technology overlap on milk measurement and handling.
• Mammut Truck & Trailer: European manufacturer of tank trucks and trailers for liquid food, chemical, and waste transport. Comparable as a smaller-scale European competitor in liquid transport tank vehicles, though with less specialization in milk measuring systems.

Direct peers

• Fliegl Agrartechnik: Manufacturer of agricultural and commercial vehicles including tankers for liquid manure, slurry, and milk transport. Comparable as a competitor in agricultural liquid-transport vehicle bodies in the European market.
• Feldbinder Spezialfahrzeugwerke: German manufacturer of tankers and silo trailers for food-grade liquids, chemicals, and bitumen. Most direct comparable on the vehicle-body side of SCHWARTE JANSKY's business, also serving liquid transport fleets across Europe.
• Kässbohrer Fahrzeugwerke: European trailer manufacturer with tanker, silo, and food-grade tank product lines. Comparable as a competitor supplying tank bodies and trailers for liquid transport customers, including the same dairy/brewery/waste verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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