H. Ganslmeier - Motoren- und Maschineninstandsetzungs

What H. Ganslmeier - Motoren- und Maschineninstandsetzungs does

H. Ganslmeier - Motoren- und Maschineninstandsetzungs GmbH, operating under the brand MMI, is a family-owned German engine rebuilding and mechanical engineering company founded in 1968 and headquartered in Landshut/Altdorf, Bavaria. The company specializes in overhauling combustion engines across passenger cars, trucks, commercial vehicles, industrial and marine applications, supported by an exchange engine program for diesel, natural gas, and biogas powerplants. Core technology rests on in-house CNC machining, cylinder honing (including Alusil blocks via a Rottler H85AXY vertical honing machine installed in 2019), crankshaft grinding, and engine validation on a Schenck engine test bench, with a Bosch injection pump test stand at the Ingolstadt branch. The Ingolstadt location adds specialized classic vehicle (Oldtimer) restoration and carburetor service.

The business operates from two workshop locations in Bavaria (Landshut/Altdorf and Ingolstadt) and runs on a professional-services plus hardware-sales model: revenue comes from labor-intensive rebuild jobs, an exchange engine pool, parts trading across all major manufacturers, and custom machining (CNC turning/milling/grinding/welding). Customer segments span commercial fleet operators, independent automotive workshops, industrial and stationary engine operators (including biogas and CHP plants), and private vehicle owners; pricing is quote-based with a documented cost advantage of roughly 60% versus new engine replacement (€16,000 rebuild vs €40,000 new in a ferry case study). The company holds RAL-GZ 797 certification through GMI membership, is a member of VMI, and serves as an authorized service partner for Kubota and Yanmar, anchoring its market position through professional association networks and OEM authorizations rather than external capital or M&A.

Name

H. Ganslmeier - Motoren- und Maschineninstandsetzungs

Legal name

H. Ganslmeier - Motoren- und Maschineninstandsetzungs GmbH

Website

https://ganslmeier-motoren.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MMI is a family-owned Bavarian engine rebuilding and machining firm founded in 1968, operating from Landshut and Ingolstadt. It serves commercial fleets, automotive workshops, industrial operators, and private owners with engine overhauls, exchange engines, parts supply, CNC machining, and classic car restoration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engine Rebuilding Services

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (33631), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAKALAG

Cylinder Heads, Blocks & Rotating Assemblies Machining/Rebuild Services

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Powertrain, Engine & Component Rebuild/Remanufacturing

SECONDARYTLAKALAK

Cooling, Lubrication & Air Induction Component Rebuild/Remanufacturing (Oil pumps, water pumps, EGR)

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Powertrain, Engine & Component Rebuild/Remanufacturing

Keywords

• Engine rebuilding services
• Engine repair services
• Automotive parts supply
• CNC machining services
• Classic vehicle restoration

Headquarters

HQ city

Landshut

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engine Repair and Overhaul Services: Core revenue stream from professional engine rebuilding and repair services for passenger cars, trucks, commercial vehicles, industrial engines, and marine engines. Services include complete disassembly, cleaning, inspection, component machining, assembly, and testing.
2. Parts Sales and Exchange Engines: Sale of engine parts, exchange engines, and automotive parts across multiple manufacturers regardless of brand or model year. Particularly strong in self-remanufactured diesel engines (Audi/VW, Ford, Seat, Skoda).
3. Machine Building and Machining Services: CNC machining, turning, milling, grinding, and welding services for industrial components including buckets, conveyor screws, pump shafts, bearing shields, and gear shafts.
4. Automotive Service: Complete vehicle service including inspection, timing belt replacement, diagnostics, air conditioning, brake service, exhaust service, clutch replacement, and vehicle inspection (TÜV/HAUPT).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

H. Ganslmeier - Motoren- und Maschineninstandsetzungs GmbH (MMI) provides professional engine rebuilding and overhaul services for gasoline, diesel, gas, and marine combustion engines of all manufacturers and model years, complemented by a manufacturer-independent exchange engine program for natural gas and biogas applications. The company also offers custom CNC machining, automotive service (inspection, diagnostics, brakes, clutches, exhaust, A/C), parts trading, classic vehicle restoration, and authorized service for Kubota and Yanmar industrial equipment, operating from two Bavaria facilities.

Product overview

H. Ganslmeier - Motoren- und Maschineninstandsetzungs GmbH (MMI) operates as a full-service provider for engine rebuilding and vehicle services with two locations in Bavaria, Germany (Landshut and Ingolstadt). The core product portfolio centers on Motoreninstandsetzung (engine rebuilding) for all combustion engine types, supported by a Tauschmotore (exchange engine) program for natural gas and biogas applications. Complementary services include Maschinenbau (custom machining/CNC), KFZ-Service (automotive service as AUTOFIT partner), and Teilehandel (parts trading). Specialized offerings include Oldtimer-Instandsetzung (classic vehicle restoration) at Ingolstadt and Biogas-/Erdgasmotoren-Service/BHKW-Service (gas engine/CHP maintenance). The company also serves as authorized service partner for Kubota and Yanmar equipment manufacturers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Motoreninstandsetzung (Engine Rebuilding and Overhaul) Full engine rebuilding and overhaul service for gasoline, diesel, gas, and marine combustion engines of all manufacturers and model years, including error diagnosis, removal/installation, disassembly/assembly, parts machining, component rebuilding, crack inspection, selected part replacement, and final test runs on a Schenck engine test bench. Targeted at commercial fleet operators, automotive trade, industrial engine operators, and private vehicle owners.
• Tauschmotore (Exchange Engine Program) Manufacturer-independent exchange engine program supplying rebuilt replacement motors for diesel, natural gas, and biogas applications, delivered tested and ready-to-install. Aimed at fleet operators, industrial/biogas plant operators, and workshops needing a faster alternative to in-house engine overhaul.
• KFZ-Service (Automotive Service) Complete automotive service delivered as an AUTOFIT partner, covering vehicle inspection (HU/AU), timing belt replacement, modern diagnostic technology, air conditioning service, engine installation/removal, motor repairs, brake and exhaust service, clutch replacement, and pre-travel inspection. Targeted at private vehicle owners and commercial customers.
• Maschinenbau (Custom Machining and Machine Building) Custom machining services including turning, milling, cylindrical grinding, CNC turning for single parts or small series, hydraulic cylinder honing, tool modification, automation of production processes, brake disc and drum machining, welding services, and glass bead blasting. Serves industrial customers needing one-off parts, small-batch production, and repair fabrication.
• Teilehandel (Parts Trading) Multi-brand engine and vehicle parts trading covering cylinder heads, gasket sets, turbochargers, camshafts, injection pumps and nozzles, crankshafts and plain bearings, cylinder liners, pistons, and piston rings for almost all manufacturers regardless of year or make. Particularly strong in self-remanufactured diesel engines for Audi/VW, Ford, Seat, and Skoda. Targeted at workshops, fleet operators, and private owners.
• Oldtimer-Instandsetzung (Classic and Vintage Vehicle Restoration) Specialized classic and vintage vehicle restoration service operated from the Ingolstadt location, including classic engine rebuilding, special part fabrication, restoration of engines with difficult spare-parts acquisition, and vintage carburetor service. Targeted at private owners of classic cars and vintage vehicles.
• CNC-Bearbeitung (CNC Machining Center Service) CNC vertical machining center service for universal applications in small to medium batch production, with X-axis 1,500 mm and Y-axis 750 mm processing capabilities and 4-axis simultaneous machining. Targeted at industrial customers needing precise small-series or single-part production.
• Biogas-/Erdgasmotoren-Service und BHKW-Service (Biogas, Natural Gas, and Combined Heat and Power Service) Specialized service and maintenance for biogas and natural gas engines, including repair and overhaul of gas-powered motors, plus combined heat and power (CHP/BHKW) unit service for stationary motors and emergency power generators. Targeted at biogas plant operators, utilities, and industrial stationary-engine operators.
• Kubota- und Yanmar-Service (Authorized OEM Service for Kubota and Yanmar) Authorized OEM service-partner offerings for Kubota (tractors, industrial motors, municipal machines) and Yanmar (construction equipment and engines), including full-service contracts, preventive maintenance agreements, and genuine spare parts. Targeted at equipment owners in agriculture, municipal operations, construction, and Eastern European markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Full engine renovation costs approximately 16,000 euros versus 40,000 euros for new engine (60% savings)

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gütegemeinschaft der Motoreninstandsetzungsbetriebe e.V. (GMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuality assurance partnership providing RAL-GZ 797 certification for engine rebuilding services. GMI is a German quality association for engine repair shops that establishes rigorous technical standards, requires documented quality control procedures, and conducts unannounced audits of member facilities. Membership signals adherence to defined quality criteria exceeding industry minimums.
• Verband der Motoren-Instandsetzungsbetriebe e.V. (VMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association representing specialized engine rebuilders in Germany. Promotes the economic and environmental benefits of engine repair versus replacement, provides technical guidelines, and supports member businesses with industry representation.
• KUBOTA (Deutschland) GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized service partner for Kubota industrial engines and municipal machinery. Provides sales, service, and parts support for Kubota products in Germany, Poland, and Eastern European markets.
• YanmarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized service partner for Yanmar construction equipment and engines. Offers full-service contracts, preventive maintenance agreements, and original replacement parts.
• AUTOFITminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent workshop network partnership providing inspection services following manufacturer specifications using branded replacement parts while maintaining vehicle warranties.
• Motoren-CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner network for engine rebuilding services, providing mutual referrals and technical collaboration among specialized engine repair facilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Continental: Major Tier-1 automotive supplier with engine components, drivetrain systems, and aftermarket presence. Overlaps with Ganslmeier's engine-component rebuild work and parts supply, but serves a global OEM-driven customer base.
• MAHLE: Global automotive supplier with extensive engine components, filtration, and thermal management portfolio. Overlaps with Ganslmeier's engine parts trading and component remanufacturing, but at much larger scale and broader product range.
• ZF Friedrichshafen: Global drivetrain and chassis technology supplier with aftermarket service operations. Adjacent comparator given Ganslmeier's commercial-vehicle drivetrain/engine work, though ZF operates at massive industrial scale.
• ATU (A.T.U Auto-Teile-Unger): Germany's largest independent automotive service and parts chain. Comparable to Ganslmeier's general automotive service line (inspection, brakes, exhaust, diagnostics) but operates at national scale across hundreds of branches.
• INNIO (Jenbacher): Manufacturer of gas engines for CHP/biogas applications. Comparable to Ganslmeier's biogas/natural gas engine service and BHKW offering, though at OEM scale rather than independent service.
• Bosch Service (Robert Bosch): Bosch's automotive service network supplies diagnostics, parts, and authorized repair across Germany. Comparable to Ganslmeier's AUTOFIT/Kubota/Yanmar authorized-service motion and broader automotive service line, though operating at much greater scale.

Regional players

• Vergölst: German tire and automotive service chain with similar general-vehicle service offering (inspection, brakes, exhaust). Closely comparable to Ganslmeier's KFZ-Service line in Germany, with similar regional workshop footprint.
• Pit-Stop: Germany-based automotive service chain offering inspection, repair, and parts. Comparable to Ganslmeier's KFZ-Service and parts trading operations at a regional/workshop level.

Direct peers

• MS Motor Service International: Germany-headquartered specialist in engine parts remanufacturing and distribution. Closest comparable in terms of engine-component remanufacturing, technical quality standards, and B2B supply to workshops across the same ICE-driven value chain Ganslmeier serves.
• Motorencenter: Named partner of Ganslmeier in the data with a 'mutual' referral and technical collaboration relationship. Specializes in engine rebuilding services similar to Ganslmeier's core Motoreninstandsetzung line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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