SBH Tiefbautechnik

What SBH Tiefbautechnik does

SBH Tiefbautechnik GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of trench and deep-excavation shoring systems, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Heinsberg. The company designs and fabricates a complete portfolio of modular shoring products organized in series from 100 to 800 — covering lightweight shoring, aluminum shoring, quick shoring, shoring boxes, diaphragm/plank chambers, sliding-rail shoring, and a proprietary plate wall system — together with accessories, fall-protection equipment, and channel/sheet piles. All products are produced in-house at the Heinsberg facility, supporting the company's 'Made in Germany' quality positioning and continuous product availability.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model combining one-time equipment sales, project-based equipment rental, and professional services including project consulting, static calculations, and operator training. Go-to-market is executed through a direct field-sales model with company-owned offices in Heinsberg, Dubai, Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Brisbane, and the USA, serving civil-engineering contractors and utility-service companies across 64 countries in Europe, the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with both rental ('Mieten') and purchase ('Kaufen') options offered to accommodate project-duration versus long-term ownership needs.

Name

SBH Tiefbautechnik

Legal name

SBH Tiefbautechnik GmbH

Website

https://sbh-tiefbautechnik.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

SBH Tiefbautechnik GmbH, founded in 1986 in Heinsberg, Germany, manufactures modular trench and deep-excavation shoring systems and serves civil-engineering and utility contractors across 64 countries through company-owned sales offices and a combined rental/purchase model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Trench Safety & Shoring Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Trenchers & Pipe Layers (IMAHAAAJ)

Keywords

• Trench shoring systems
• Excavation support equipment
• Civil engineering shoring
• Shoring box manufacturing
• Deep excavation equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Heinsberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Shoring System Sales: Direct sales of proprietary shoring systems including Schnellverbau, Alu-Verbau, Leichtverbau, Verbauboxen, Dielenkammer, Gleitschienenverbau, SBH Verbauplattenwand, and related accessories. Products are manufactured in Heinsberg, Germany with quality certification.
2. Equipment Rental: The company offers both rental and purchase options for equipment, allowing customers to rent shoring systems for project-based use.
3. Project Consulting Services: Comprehensive project advisory services including planning, consulting, static calculations (Statik), and training for shoring system implementation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

SBH Tiefbautechnik manufactures and sells modular shoring systems (Verbausysteme) for deep excavation and trenching in civil engineering projects. Produced at its Heinsberg, Germany facility, the portfolio spans multiple series (100–800) covering all excavation depths, complemented by accessories, fall protection, sheet piles, equipment rental, and project consulting including static calculations and training.

Product overview

SBH Tiefbautechnik is a single-brand equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of shoring systems 'Made in Germany' for civil engineering and trench construction. The product line centers on modular shoring solutions organized by series (100 through 800), including aluminum shoring (250er), lightweight shoring (100er), quick shoring (260er), shoring boxes (300er-700er), sliding rail shoring (700er), plank chambers (400er), and proprietary plate walls (800er). The portfolio is complemented by accessories (Hilfsmittel), fall protection equipment, and channel/sheet piles. All products are manufactured at the Heinsberg, Germany facility, with services including project consulting, training, static calculations (Statik), and global distribution support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Schnellverbau (260er Serie) Quick shoring system in the 260 series designed for rapid deployment in trench shoring applications for civil engineering projects.
• Alu-Verbau (250er Serie) Aluminum shoring system in the 250 series providing lightweight trench support for civil engineering applications.
• Leichtverbau (100er Serie) Light shoring system in the 100 series designed for lighter-duty trench shoring requirements.
• Verbauboxen (300er bis 700er Serie) Modular shoring boxes ranging from the 300 to 700 series, providing versatile trench box solutions for various excavation depths.
• Dielenkammer (400er Serie) Diaphragm wall chamber (plank chamber) system in the 400 series for specialized professional trench shoring applications.
• Gleitschienenverbau (700er Serie) Guide rail (sliding rail) shoring system in the 700 series enabling continuous excavation support with adjustable rail systems for deep excavations.
• SBH Verbauplattenwand (800er Serie) Proprietary SBH shoring plate wall system in the 800 series for specialized deep excavation projects.
• Hilfsmittel (Zubehör / Accessories) Accessories and auxiliary equipment including plate grippers to support shoring system installation and operation.
• Absturzsicherung / Einstiegshilfen Fall protection and entry aid equipment for safe personnel access to trenches and excavations.
• Profile (Kanaldielen und Spundprofile) Channel piles (Kanaldielen) and sheet piles (Spundprofile) for modular shoring system construction and earth retention applications.
• Equipment Rental (Mieten) Rental of SBH shoring systems for project-based use, providing customers flexibility without long-term ownership commitments.
• Project Consulting Services (Projektberatung / Statik / Schulungen) Comprehensive project advisory services including planning, project consulting, static calculations (Statik), and training/instruction for shoring system implementation.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Boels Rental: Major European equipment rental group with broad construction equipment offerings including shoring and excavation safety. Particularly relevant given SBH's German/European base; competes on rental scale and breadth rather than shoring depth.
• United Rentals: Largest US equipment rental company with broad trench shoring and excavation safety offerings within its generalist fleet. Overlaps with SBH's rental stream but lacks SBH's shoring-specialist depth and 'Made in Germany' premium positioning.
• Herc Rentals: US equipment rental company offering trench shoring, aerial, earthmoving, and general construction equipment. Adjacent competitor for SBH's North American customer base via shoring box and shoring rental offerings.
• Sunbelt Rentals: Large US equipment rental platform (Ashtead subsidiary) carrying trench shoring, excavation support, and general construction equipment. Competes with SBH on rental availability and fleet scale but not on shoring specialization.

Direct peers

• National Trench Safety: US trench shoring equipment rental specialist with a national branch network, offering shoring, shielding, and traffic safety equipment. Comparable to SBH on the rental/sales hybrid model and trench safety end-application focus.
• Mabey Hire: UK-based specialist in temporary works hire including shoring, propping, and ground support equipment. Direct peer in the trench safety and excavation shoring rental market, with a similar project-based consulting offering.
• Efficiency Production: US manufacturer of trench shoring and excavation support equipment, including slide rail systems, hydraulic shores, and modular shoring boxes. Closely comparable product portfolio to SBH's Verbauboxen and Gleitschienenverbau lines.
• Pro-Tec Equipment: US-based manufacturer of trench shoring equipment including hydraulic shoring, aluminum shoring, and steel trench boxes. Directly comparable to SBH as a specialized shoring equipment manufacturer serving civil engineering and utility contractors.
• Kundel Industries: US manufacturer of trench shoring systems including aluminum hydraulic shores, waler systems, and modular shoring. Comparable product portfolio and customer base to SBH's civil engineering contractor segment.

Regional players

• Speedy Hire: UK-based equipment rental and services provider serving infrastructure, construction, and utility end markets. Comparable in trench shoring and ground support rental offerings, primarily operating in the UK and Ireland rather than competing directly in SBH's Continental European heartland.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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