Reichmann & Son

Name

Reichmann & Son

Legal name

Reichmann & Sohn GmbH

Website

https://reichmann.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Grinding and Finishing Machinery

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Saws & Cutting Systems (Band/Circular Saws, Abrasive Cutting) (IMAHADAL), Spindles & High-Speed Drives (Machine Tool Spindles, High-speed Motors) (IMAGACAL)

Keywords

• Industrial grinding machines
• Casting finishing equipment
• Ski service machines
• Metal polishing machinery
• Fettling automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Machine Sales: Sale of grinding, cutting, and finishing machines to industrial customers including foundries, ski service businesses, and metalworking operations. Machines include automatic casting finishing systems (MAUS series), ski service machines (PROFI, DTS-U, SF-4), and manual grinding/polishing machines (Rema).
2. Rental and Depot Systems: Sale and installation of ski rental storage systems, boot dryers, and depot management solutions for sports retailers, rental companies, and ski resorts.
3. Service, Spare Parts, and Maintenance: Ongoing service support, spare parts supply, maintenance, and training services for installed machine base, including support for machines of acquired MAUS company.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Reichmann & Sohn GmbH is a German family-owned mechanical engineering company that develops, manufactures, and distributes high-quality industrial machines for grinding, cutting, and finishing. Its portfolio spans three business units: Ski & Board Tuning (ski/snowboard service machines and rental/depot systems), Casting Finishing (CNC-controlled automatic fettling machines such as the MAUS series), and REMA (manual grinding and polishing machines for metalworking). All machines are designed and built in-house at the Weißenhorn, Germany headquarters.

Product overview

Reichmann & Sohn GmbH is a German family-owned mechanical engineering company (founded 1918, now in 4th generation) offering three independent business divisions under a unified brand. The product portfolio spans: (1) Ski & Board Tuning - professional ski/snowboard service machines (PROFI 4 Vario, SF-4 RACE, DTS-U II Race, PROFI B, POLYMAT PRO), rental and depot systems with integrated Rentmaxx software; (2) Casting Finishing - the MAUS series (600/900/1400/2200) CNC-controlled automatic fettling machines with patent-pending MAUS CAAT self-optimization software; and (3) Rema - manual grinding and polishing machines for industry and trade. All products are developed, designed, and manufactured at headquarters in Weißenhorn, Germany (100% Made in Germany).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ski & Board Tuning: Ski service machines, rental equipment and accessories for the sports retail and ski rental industry
• Casting Finishing
• REMA

Products and services

• MAUS Series (600, 900, 1400, 2200) CNC-controlled automatic casting cleaning and fettling machines for foundries and fettling shops. Handles castings from 100 kg to 1000 kg with diameters up to 2200 mm, featuring high structural rigidity, quick-change fixtures, and optional laser measurement systems.
• MAUS CAAT (Computer Aided Automatic Tuning) Patent-pending self-optimization software for the MAUS machine line that automatically analyzes and optimizes existing machining programs, increases feed rates where feasible, and provides structured machine data for Industry 4.0/IIoT integration.
• PROFI 4 Vario Combined belt-stone grinding machine with patent-pending VARIO bands for professional ski service, offering efficient pre-grinding, structural grinding, and individual stone structures for racing applications.
• SF-4 RACE Automatic ski service machine with two double stone modules enabling four stone contacts in one ski pass for maximum efficiency in base grinding, including automated loading and transport system.
• DTS-U II Race Automatic edge grinding machine with HQT edge technology combining disc for side edges and polishing wheel for base edges, guaranteeing precise edge geometry over the entire ski and board length in one operation.
• BWM 350 C Digital

Quantifiable outcome

• 120% increase in output, 80% reduction in physical strain
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• StratecastscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2025Exclusive Sales and Service Partner in North America for Reichmann Casting Finishing products. Stratecasts collaborates with Reichmann at trade shows (e.g., CastExpo 2025 in Atlanta) providing on-site technical expertise and demonstrating Reichmann's strength as a reliable partner for customized grinding and cutting solutions in North America.
• RUMP (Frontec)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for robot-guided blasting system that interlinks with Reichmann MAUS 900 cleaning cells. At Harz Guss Zorge, the RUMP Frontec blasting system is directly connected to the MAUS 900, creating an efficient automated workflow combining cleaning and surface treatment.
• MAUS s.r.l. (Italy)minorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerIn 2021, Reichmann acquired the intellectual property of Italian mechanical engineering company MAUS, a global leader in casting fettling automation. The combination created the standardized MAUS product line for automatic fettling of castings. Reichmann continues to support existing MAUS machines from the Italian company including spare parts and service.
• Marker Völkl InternationalminorOthersPhotography partner providing images of skiers, snowboarders, and winter landscapes for Reichmann's website and marketing materials.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pemamek: Finnish manufacturer of automated welding and production systems for heavy industry including foundry automation. Comparable to Reichmann's MAUS casting-finishing division in serving foundries with automated fettling and material-handling systems.
• Loramendi: Spanish manufacturer of foundry equipment, fettling cells, and casting automation systems. Direct competitor to Reichmann MAUS series in automated casting finishing, particularly serving European and Latin American foundries.
• Wintersteiger: Austrian manufacturer of ski service and rental machines, snowboards, and wood-processing equipment. Direct competitor to Reichmann in ski & board tuning machinery with overlapping products (grinding machines, edge tuning, waxing).
• Vulcan Engineering: US-based designer and manufacturer of custom foundry equipment, including fettling and finishing systems. Direct peer to Reichmann Casting Finishing division serving iron, steel, and non-ferrous foundries with automation solutions.
• Montana (Skiservicegeräte): Manufacturer of ski service machines including stone grinders, edge grinders, and waxing equipment. Direct peer to Reichmann's PROFI and SF series ski service machines, serving ski rental shops, resorts, and ski manufacturers.

Broad incumbents

• EMAG Group: German machine tool manufacturer producing CNC turning, grinding, and machining systems. Comparable broad incumbent in metalworking/grinding machinery with substantially greater scale than Reichmann's machine tool operations.
• Sintokogio (SINTO): Japanese industrial conglomerate with broad foundry equipment portfolio including shot blasting, molding, and fettling systems. Larger incumbent competing with Reichmann MAUS in global casting finishing markets.
• Grob-Werke: German manufacturer of universal machining centers and automation systems. Broad industrial machinery incumbent whose grinding/machining portfolio overlaps with Reichmann's industrial metalworking capabilities.
• DISA (DISA Industries): Global supplier of foundry equipment including mold lines, shot blasting, and surface treatment. Broad incumbent operating in casting finishing adjacent to Reichmann's MAUS product line with significantly larger global footprint.
• KUKA: German-headquartered global leader in industrial robotics and automation. Broad incumbent whose robotics systems increasingly compete in foundry automation and integrate with fettling cells similar to Reichmann's MAUS + RUMP integrated solutions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/reichmann_skiservice

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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