Promaintain
Promaintain is a German engineering firm providing digital scaffolding engineering, turnaround management, 3D laser scanning, and safety training services to process industry operators — including refineries, chemical plants, and pharmaceutical facilities — across DACH and selected European markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2006
- HeadquartersGaimersheim, Germany
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Promaintain does
Promaintain GmbH is a German full-service engineering firm founded in 2006 and headquartered in Gaimersheim, Bavaria. The company provides turnaround management, digital scaffolding engineering, 3D laser scanning, and technical consulting services to operators of refineries, chemical plants, petrochemical facilities, and pharmaceutical production centers across the DACH region and selected European markets. Since 2023, it has operated as a 100% subsidiary of PERI SE, the world's largest manufacturer of scaffolding and formwork systems.
The company's core offerings center on digital scaffolding engineering using BIM-based 3D planning and digital twin methodologies. Promaintain creates 3D scaffolding models before physical erection, enabling automated collision checks, multi-discipline construction sequencing, and transparent cost estimation via its proprietary Target Budget Model. Scaffolding projects are executed using the PERI UP metric-based scaffolding system integrated with VARIOKIT components, managed through Autodesk BIM 360 Field. Additional services include turnaround management — planning and coordinating plant shutdowns for inspection, maintenance, and modernization — as well as 3D laser scanning using Class 1 laser scanners for contactless capture of industrial structures, and the Safety Center, a multimodal safety training solution for TAR personnel.
Promaintain earns revenue primarily through professional services contracts for engineering, project management, and consulting engagements, supplemented by managed services for scaffolding material logistics and provision. The company engages in long-cycle enterprise field sales targeting major process industry operators, with sales driven by long-standing relationships (notably with BASF and Bayernoil since 2006), demonstrated project success, and active participation in industry events. Pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed. The company maintains SCCP certification since 2013 for petrochemical sector compliance and operates with approximately 55 employees across Germany, with project execution in Belgium, France, and the Netherlands.
Promaintain firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Promaintain
- Legal name
- promaintain GmbH
- Website
- https://promaintain.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2006
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Promaintain is a German engineering firm providing digital scaffolding engineering, turnaround management, 3D laser scanning, and safety training services to process industry operators — including refineries, chemical plants, and pharmaceutical facilities — across DACH and selected European markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Promaintain industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Engineering and Turnaround Management Services
- NAICS
- Drafting Services (541340)
- SIC
- Services-Engineering Services (8711)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Decommissioning, Demobilization & Handover / Closeout (EUAEAJAI)
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Where Promaintain is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Gaimersheim
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices15 records
Markets served
Promaintain business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Engineering and Project Management Services: Promaintain provides full-service engineering, project management, and consulting services for turnaround management and industrial scaffolding projects. Revenue is earned through service contracts for planning, coordination, execution, and supervision of shutdown/turnaround projects and new construction scaffolding projects. Services span technical consulting, 3D planning, HSE management, infrastructure planning, and procurement support.
- Scaffolding Material Provision and Management: Provision and management of scaffolding materials (PERI UP system) on project sites. Includes material logistics, just-in-time delivery, and inventory optimization. The company coordinates material flow to minimize storage costs and handling overhead.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels6 records
Promaintain product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Promaintain provides full-service engineering, project management, and consulting services for the process industry, specializing in turnaround management for industrial plant shutdowns and BIM-based digital scaffolding engineering solutions for new construction and maintenance projects. The firm combines 3D laser scanning, BIM-based digital twin creation, material provision using the PERI UP system, and on-site scaffolding coordination, supported by its Safety Center for HSE training.
Product overview
Promaintain is a full-service engineering company providing integrated services for the process industry. The core offering consists of Scaffolding Engineering Solutions (digital industrial scaffolding with 3D planning and BIM integration) and Turnaroundmanagement (plant shutdown planning and execution). These are supported by Fachberatung (technical consulting), 3D-Laserscanning (laser-based surveying technology), and the Safety Center (interactive safety training solution). The company operates as a service provider rather than a software product company, combining digital tools with field expertise for project execution.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Safety Center: A multimodal safety training and instruction concept for turnaround projects, featuring interactive stations, safety parcours, and customized module planning for TAR personnel including external contractors, based on Life Saving Rules.
Products and services
- Scaffolding Engineering Solutions Digital industrial scaffolding engineering services combining 3D planning, BIM integration, structural analysis, material provision, HSE management, and project cost estimation for industrial construction and maintenance projects. For process industry operators and EPC contractors.
- Turnaroundmanagement (Turnaround Management) Professional planning and execution of plant turnarounds including shutdown planning, work preparation, technical purchasing, quality monitoring, and construction site coordination. For refinery, chemical, and petrochemical operators.
- Fachberatung (Technical Consulting) Consulting services for identifying optimization potential in planning and workflows, including resource organization, infrastructure calculation, schedule and budget planning, and safety standards consideration. For process industry operators.
- 3D-Laserscanning (3D Laser Scanning) Contactless 3D laser scanning of industrial structures (tanks, plants, bridges) using Class 1 laser scanners achieving point accuracy up to 1mm. Captures point clouds for BIM/CAD modeling, deformation detection, and scaffolding pre-planning without operational interruption. For industrial plant operators.
- Safety Center Interactive safety training and instruction concept for turnaround personnel featuring modular safety parcours, Life Saving Rules modules, customizable content, multilingual support, and graphic design services. For TAR project teams and contractors.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 2 million contractor work hours without serious incidents in BASF TANDEM HMD project
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Promaintain
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Promaintain technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Promaintain partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- BayernOil / Bayernoil Raffineriegesellschaft mbHcoreLong-term strategic partnership since 2006 for turnaround management and scaffolding coordination at Neustadt and Vohburg refineries. Promaintain has been the primary partner for shutdown planning, scaffolding coordination, HSE management, and safety training development. Joint development of the Safety Center for TAR training.
- PERI Group (pre-acquisition)coreCooperation agreement with PERI began in 2016 with a study for the Acetylen-Anlage project. Formal cooperation agreement signed in 2019. PERI provides scaffolding materials, CAD tools, and technical support while promaintain provides engineering expertise and project execution. Jointly developed BIM-based scaffolding methodology and Target Budget Model.
- AutodeskcorePromaintain uses Autodesk BIM 360 Field as its construction management software for scaffolding documentation, data management, and project coordination. The platform enables digital tracking of scaffolding units, status changes, and field documentation throughout project lifecycles.
- Xervon RotterdamminorCollaboration on Q8 project (2012) in Rotterdam. Xervon is a specialist industrial services provider; promaintain provided scaffolding coordination services as part of the project team.
Scale indicators15 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Promaintain competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Bilfinger: Major European industrial services provider offering engineering, maintenance, turnaround, and EPC services to process industry operators. Comparable in turnaround management and industrial maintenance services, with much larger scale and broader service portfolio.
- BrandSafway: Global leader in industrial scaffolding, access, and insulation services for refineries, petrochemical plants, and power generation. Comparable in industrial scaffolding coordination at scale, with broader geographic footprint and broader service portfolio.
- Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions: Major EPC and industrial services provider for chemical, petrochemical, and refinery customers worldwide. Comparable in process industry project management, turnaround coordination, and plant engineering services.
Direct peers
- PERI SE: Parent company and one of the world's largest manufacturers of scaffolding and formwork systems. Comparable in scaffolding engineering, BIM tooling, and industrial customer base; also supplies materials used by Promaintain on its projects.
- AT-PAC: Industrial scaffolding solutions provider serving heavy industrial, energy, and infrastructure customers worldwide. Comparable in industrial scaffolding engineering for process plants and large-scale project delivery.
- Doka: Formwork and scaffolding manufacturer (part of Umdasch Group) with engineering services and digital planning tools for industrial and construction applications. Comparable in scaffolding engineering and BIM-based planning.
- Layher: German-based leading manufacturer of scaffolding systems (Allround, Blitz) with engineering and project services for industrial and construction applications. Direct peer in scaffolding engineering, BIM planning, and complex industrial applications.
- Xervon: Industrial scaffolding and access services provider (part of REMONDIS group) serving refineries and chemical plants across Europe. Direct competitor on scaffolding coordination projects; Promaintain and Xervon have also collaborated (e.g., Q8 Rotterdam 2012).
- Hünnebeck (BrandSafway): European formwork and scaffolding manufacturer with industrial services for power plants, refineries, and infrastructure. Comparable in scaffolding engineering and industrial project delivery in European markets.
- Ringer GmbH: Austrian scaffolding manufacturer offering engineered scaffolding solutions, BIM planning, and rental services for industrial applications. Comparable in scaffolding engineering, modular system provision, and DACH-region industrial customer focus.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Promaintain leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles11 records
Promaintain funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Promaintain M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Promaintain
What does Promaintain do?
Promaintain provides full-service engineering, project management, and consulting services for the process industry, specializing in turnaround management for industrial plant shutdowns and BIM-based digital scaffolding engineering solutions for new construction and maintenance projects. The firm combines 3D laser scanning, BIM-based digital twin creation, material provision using the PERI UP system, and on-site scaffolding coordination, supported by its Safety Center for HSE training.
Is Promaintain a public or private company?
Promaintain is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Promaintain founded?
Promaintain was founded in 2006. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Promaintain based?
Promaintain is headquartered in Gaimersheim, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Promaintain make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Engineering and Project Management Services are the primary driver. The others are scaffolding Material Provision and Management.
Who are Promaintain's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Bilfinger, BrandSafway and Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions. Direct peers are PERI SE, AT-PAC, Doka, Layher, Xervon, Hünnebeck (BrandSafway) and Ringer GmbH.
Does Promaintain have an API?
No public API is recorded for Promaintain.
What industry is Promaintain in?
Promaintain's product category is Industrial Engineering and Turnaround Management Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAEAJAI, Decommissioning, Demobilization & Handover / Closeout. Its NAICS code is 541340 and its SIC code is 8711.