Apikal Drucklufttechnik

What Apikal Drucklufttechnik does

Apikal Drucklufttechnik GmbH is a privately held, family-owned German specialist in industrial compressed air systems, founded in 1997 by Klaus Händler and headquartered in Eschbach, Baden-Württemberg, with its main operational base in Lauta, Sachsen. The company designs, builds, installs, and services stationary and mobile compressed air solutions — including screw and piston compressors, container stations, heat recovery systems, the TAC 65-H truck-mounted hydraulic compressor, and DIN ISO 8573-1-compliant air treatment — alongside specialized railway compressor modules certified per EN 15085-2 for brake, control, and tipping air applications. Its technology stack centers on KAESER Kompressoren hardware integrated with the Sigma Air Manager (SAM) 4.0 energy management platform.

The company operates eleven regional service centers across Baden-Württemberg, Sachsen, Sachsen-Anhalt, and Thüringen (with Altenburg opening January 2026), supported by a 100+ unit rental fleet and a 24/7 emergency service line (0800 2745250). Revenue is generated through six streams: custom system design and sale (hardware), rental (managed services, usage-based), maintenance and service contracts (professional services, multi-year), engineering and consulting (energy and demand analysis), training seminars (professional services), and an e-commerce storefront at kompressoren-fachhandel.com. Go-to-market is sales-led enterprise field sales, primarily to industrial manufacturing (plastics, metals, motors, aluminum extrusion), pharmaceutical, and railway customers including Deutsche Bahn-adjacent work, with project-based quote pricing and no publicly disclosed tariffs. Recent activity includes a 4,300 m² Lauta facility expansion (September 2025) and ongoing headcount growth across service centers, with certifications including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, EN 15085-2, WHG, and approved-supplier status with Deutsche Bahn, KAESER, Knorr-Bremse, Domnick Hunter, Parker Hannifin, and Aerzener.

Name

Apikal Drucklufttechnik

Legal name

apikal Drucklufttechnik GmbH

Website

https://apikal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Compressed Air Systems and Services

NAICS

Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Air & Gas Compressors (General Purpose) (IMAHANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Pneumatic Air Preparation & Distribution (FRL assemblies, manifolds, air headers) (IMAHAGAD)

Keywords

• Compressed air systems
• Industrial compressor services
• Compressed air rental
• Railway air compressors
• Air treatment systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Eschbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Compressed Air Systems (Sale): Custom-designed and built compressed air systems for industrial applications including screw compressors, piston compressors, and complete installations. Revenue from equipment sales, system design, and installation services.
2. Rental Services: One of Germany's largest compressed air rental parks with over 100 mobile and stationary units available for rent. Includes compressors with/without refrigeration dryers, pressure vessels, frequency converters, and accessories. Services available 24 hours, including Sundays and holidays.
3. Maintenance and Service Contracts: Comprehensive maintenance services including inspections, planned maintenance, repairs, programming of control systems, and deployment of modern measurement technology. Services provided 365 days per year with 24-hour emergency response capability.
4. Engineering and Consulting: Energy efficiency analysis, demand analysis, system optimization consulting, and development of customized compressed air solutions. Includes air leakage detection and remediation services.
5. Training Services: Basic and advanced compressed air seminars for customers and employees covering compressed air production, treatment, drying, condensate management, and system optimization. Includes energy savings and network planning courses.
6. Online Commerce: E-commerce platform (kompressoren-fachhandel.com) for piston and screw compressors along with accessories serving trade, commerce, and industry customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Apikal Drucklufttechnik designs, installs, and services industrial compressed air systems for manufacturing, railway, and trade customers across Germany. The company supplies screw and piston compressors, specialized railway compressors, container stations, and truck-mounted compressors, complemented by a 100+ unit rental fleet, 24/7 emergency repair service, preventive maintenance, and energy efficiency consulting. Core operations are anchored by two main offices in Lauta (Saxony) and Eschbach (Baden-Württemberg) with 11 service centers nationwide.

Product overview

Apikal Drucklufttechnik is a German compressed air systems provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The core offerings include stationary and mobile compressors (piston and screw types), specialized railway compressors (Bahnkompressoren), truck-mounted compressors (TAC 65-H), industrial plants, container stations, and air treatment systems. The product portfolio integrates the KAESER SAM 4.0 control system for energy management. Service offerings include a rental fleet (Miettechnik) with over 100 units, 24-hour emergency repair, maintenance services, and professional training seminars. The company also provides consulting for energy efficiency analysis and heat recovery systems. An e-commerce platform (Kompressoren-Fachhandel) sells compressors and accessories for trade, commerce, and industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Compressed Air Plants (Industrieanlagen) Complete engineering, design, and installation of industrial compressed air plants with customer-specific requirements analysis, consumption measurement, and engineering calculations achieving up to 30% energy savings. Built for manufacturing facilities requiring reliable 24/7 compressed air supply.
• Railway Compressors (Bahnkompressoren) Compressed air systems for railway applications including braking, steering/control, and tipping air on rail vehicles. TÜV-certified per EN 15085-2, with multiple drive variants (12-750V DC, 230V AC, 400V three-phase, hydrostatic) and air treatment per DIN ISO 8573-1. For rail operators and rail vehicle manufacturers.
• Truck Air Compressor TAC 65-H Hydraulically driven truck air compressor for commercial vehicles with hydraulic attachments, eliminating the need for a separate diesel engine. Delivers 6.5 m³/min at 13 bar with 55 kW power requirement and approximately 600 kg weight. For construction, mining, and mobile industrial applications.
• Compressed Air Container Stations (Druckluftcontainerstationen) Autonomous compressed air container stations for variable locations, confined spaces, or temporary needs. New generation units with high-quality surfaces, internal ventilation systems, and effective noise insulation. Fully planned, built, and installed as complete solutions.
• Compressed Air Treatment Systems (Druckluft-Aufbereitung) Compressed air treatment systems including cyclonic separators, pre-filters, fine dust filters, adsorption dryers, membrane dryers, and condensate treatment systems per DIN ISO 8573-1 standards. Achieves residual dust 0.1 mg/m³, residual water 0.117 g/m³ (DTP -40°C), and residual oil content 0.01 mg/m³.
• Heat Recovery Systems (Wärmerückgewinnung) Heat recovery systems that can recover approximately 70% of electrical compressor power input as hot water and an additional 30% as warm air for facility heating applications. Reduces overall energy costs of compressed air generation.
• Compressed Air Rental Equipment (Miettechnik) Rental service offering one of Germany's largest compressed air rental fleets with over 100 mobile and stationary compressors, screw compressors with/without integrated refrigeration dryers, air treatment technology, and accessories. Available 24 hours including Sundays and holidays, with delivery, setup, and pickup.
• 24-Hour Emergency Repair Service Nationwide 24-hour emergency repair service with trained technicians and mobile spare parts inventory. Backup support from a rental fleet of over 100 units for immediate replacement equipment delivery, available every day of the year.
• Maintenance and Service Contracts (Wartung und Service) Comprehensive maintenance including compressor inspections, component maintenance, valve service, motor bearing replacement, refrigeration dryer maintenance per F-Gas regulation, filter inspection/replacement, oil-water separator maintenance, and compliance with DGUV Rule 100-500. Available 365 days per year.
• Compressed Air Training Seminars (Schulungen) Compressed air training seminars for customers and employees covering basic compressed air production, treatment, drying, condensate management, and system optimization. Advanced seminars cover heat recovery, network planning, and ADA demand analysis.
• Energy Efficiency Analysis (Energieeffizienz-Analyse) Systematic technical evaluation of compressed air systems from generation through distribution to consumption points, including control optimization, pressure optimization, flow measurements, compressor load analysis, and quality measurements. Includes ISO 50001 energy management reporting.
• Consulting and System Development (Beratung und Entwicklung)
• Compressor Online Shop (Kompressoren-Fachhandel) Online shop offering robust piston and screw compressors along with accessories for trade, commerce, and industrial applications. Operated under kompressoren-fachhandel.com.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30% energy savings through optimized compressed air system design and demand-based configuration
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KAESER KompressorencoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary technology partner supplying screw compressors and the Sigma Air Manager (SAM) 4.0 energy management system. Apikal serves as a certified partner, integrating KAESER equipment into custom compressed air systems. References show multiple customer installations using KAESER CSD series compressors and SAM management systems.
• Deutsche Bahn AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved supplier for railway compressed air systems. Apikal develops and supplies custom compressed air modules for rail vehicles including locomotives and trams, meeting Deutsche Bahn standards and EN-15085-2 certification requirements.
• Höfer-Metall-Technik GmbH & Co. KGcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCustomer reference for complete compressed air station renewal including three KAESER screw compressors, SAM 4.0 management system, and heat recovery installation. Project supported by BAFA funding program.
• Dunkermotoren GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerComplete compressed air system modernization at Bonndorf facility with five KAESER CSD compressors delivering 56.6 m³/min. Conversion completed within 5 weeks using rental container approach to maintain production.
• ViP Verkehrsbetrieb Potsdam GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSupplier of complete compressed air renewal for Stadler Variobahn trams, providing modern oil-free compressors for sanding and flange lubrication systems operating across extreme temperature ranges.
• Altenburger Kraftfutterwerk und Getreidehandel (ALKA) GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost partner for new Servicezentrum Altenburg location on ALKA premises at Remsaer Str. 17-19, Altenburg. Opening January 2026.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hertz Kompressoren: German compressor specialist focused on mobile and stationary rental, sales, and service. Directly comparable to Apikal's Miettechnik rental park business and German Mittelstand customer base.
• KAESER Kompressoren: Germany's largest independent compressor manufacturer and Apikal's primary technology partner. KAESER also competes directly through its own direct sales and service network in the same product categories (screw compressors, SAM 4.0 controllers, rental) and customer segments as Apikal.
• ALMiG Kompressoren: German compressor specialist offering screw compressors, piston compressors, controls, and service to industrial customers. Closely comparable to Apikal in product portfolio, customer focus, and German Mittelstand distribution model.
• CompAir: Compressor manufacturer with oil-injected and oil-free screw compressors plus service network. Comparable to Apikal in industrial compressed air system design, installation, and aftermarket support.
• Boge Kompressoren: German compressor manufacturer serving industrial customers with screw and piston compressors, service, and rental. Directly comparable to Apikal in target customers (Mittelstand manufacturing, pharma, automotive) and full-lifecycle service model.
• Sullair: Established compressor manufacturer (part of Hitachi Industrial) serving industrial customers with screw compressors and service. Comparable product portfolio and service-led business model to Apikal.

Broad incumbents

• Donaldson Company: Global filtration and compressed air treatment major serving industrial customers with dryers, filters, and separators. Overlaps with Apikal's air treatment portfolio and partners with similar OEMs (Apikal is itself a Domnick Hunter partner).
• Atlas Copco: Global compressor and industrial tools major with extensive direct service, rental (Specialty Rental division), and digital monitoring offerings. Competes with Apikal across all product categories and customer segments but at much greater scale and geographic reach.
• Ingersoll Rand: Global compressor and flow control major following the Gardner Denver merger, offering compressors, blowers, service, and digital monitoring. Overlaps with Apikal across industrial screw compressors and aftermarket service.

Emerging players

• Pneumatech: Specialist in compressed air treatment and gas generation (dryers, filters, nitrogen generators) integrated with industrial compressor systems. Comparable to Apikal's Druckluft-Aufbereitung product line and complementary to its industrial plant installations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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