What The Teichmann Group does

The Teichmann Group is a family-owned private group of independent crane manufacturing and service companies headquartered in Essen, Germany, operating 13 locations across Germany and Switzerland with 251-500 employees. Through five operating subsidiaries — TEICHMANN CRANES (refurbishment leader), BRUNNHUBER CRANES (new-build German manufacturer with 125-year heritage dating to 1900), BRUNNHUBER Eisenhüttenstadt (steel mill maintenance services), KRAFOTEC (mechanical engineering, steel construction, electrical systems), and Cranetech Switzerland — the group designs, manufactures, refurbishes, modernises, services, and supplies spare parts for gantry cranes, overhead travelling cranes, container cranes, and special custom-built cranes for industrial end-markets.

Core technology centres on full crane lifecycle capability: structural sandblasting, repainting and reinforcement of steel structures; electrical control upgrades to modern PLC and frequency converter architectures; custom component manufacture (trolleys, winches, personnel baskets, lifting beams); the proprietary Green Crane Technology refurbishment methodology using second-hand components to reduce cost and lead time by up to 50%; camera-based automated container crane systems integrated with yard management software; and special designs for extreme environments including tunnel boring machine supply (1,730m below surface), 160m-deep shafts at pumped storage plants, nuclear installations certified to KTA 1401, and circular-runway synchrotron research cranes. Europe's largest spare parts warehouse at Essen holds 20,000+ items and the group maintains ~250 cranes in constant inventory for 2-4 week emergency replacement.

Revenue is generated through four streams: new crane manufacturing and sales; crane refurbishment and modernisation (the core revenue stream leveraging Green Crane Technology); 24-hour crane service, maintenance, repair, UVV inspections, and training delivered through the 13-location German and Swiss network; and spare parts supply. All sales are direct enterprise field sales with no intermediary channel partners, supported by a 24-hour service hotline, website contact forms (Press, Request crane, Service, Spare parts, Offer), and consultative project engagements. Customer base is concentrated in heavy industry and manufacturing (ArcelorMittal, ThyssenKrupp, Swiss Steel, Deutsche Edelstahlwerke), infrastructure and tunnel construction (Brenner Base Tunnel, HS2, London Power Tunnels, Stockholm Citylink), ports and logistics (DP World, Procter & Gamble, Hoyer Group), construction and building materials (OTTO QUAST, Blomberger Holz), and nuclear and research facilities (Paul Scherrer Institute). Pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed.

Name

The Teichmann Group

Legal name

Ralf Teichmann GmbH

Website

https://teichmanngroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Teichmann Group is a German family-owned network of crane manufacturing and service companies operating 13 locations across Germany and Switzerland, designing, manufacturing, refurbishing, and servicing industrial cranes — gantry, overhead travelling, container, and special custom cranes — for enterprise customers in steel, infrastructure, ports, construction, energy, and nuclear end-markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Crane Manufacturing

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cranes, Hoists & Rigging Equipment MRO (Mobile/Tower Cranes, Winches) (TLAKAHAE), Mobile & Crawler Cranes (IMAHAJAA)

Keywords

• Industrial crane manufacturing
• Crane refurbishment services
• Overhead travelling cranes
• Gantry crane manufacturing
• Container crane systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Essen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Crane Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacture and sale of new cranes including gantry cranes, overhead travelling cranes, container cranes, and special custom-built cranes for industrial sectors. Revenue is one-time, project-based, generated through direct enterprise sales to customers across infrastructure, steel, logistics, and energy sectors.
2. Crane Refurbishment and Modernisation: Core revenue stream — overhaul, modernisation, and customisation of existing cranes using refurbished components. Delivery times reduced by up to 50% and prices reduced by up to 50% compared to new crane purchases. Covers complete electrical system renewal, structural repair, and component upgrades.
3. Crane Service, Maintenance and Repair: 24-hour crane service hotline, UVV inspections (safety inspections), conversions, modernisations, training, and spare parts service. Provided through 13 geographically distributed locations across Germany and Switzerland ensuring rapid response.
4. Spare Parts Supply: Europe's largest spare parts warehouse with over 20,000 items, supplying replacement components for crane maintenance and repair operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Teichmann Group manufactures, refurbishes, and services industrial cranes including gantry cranes, overhead travelling cranes, container cranes, and special custom-built cranes for sectors such as steel manufacturing, infrastructure/tunnel construction, ports, logistics, construction, and nuclear facilities. The group operates 13 locations across Germany and Switzerland, maintains approximately 250 cranes in stock, runs Europe's largest crane spare parts warehouse (20,000+ items), and provides 24-hour emergency crane service, modernisation, UVV inspections, and spare parts supply.

Product overview

The TeichmannGroup is a network of crane manufacturing and service companies offering both new and refurbished industrial cranes. The group operates through five main divisions: TEICHMANN CRANES (Europe's largest independent supplier of refurbished cranes), BRUNNHUBER CRANES (traditional German crane manufacturer with over 100 years of history), BRUNNHUBER Eisenhüttenstadt (steel mill maintenance services), KRAFOTEC (mechanical engineering and steel construction), and Cranetech Switzerland (service company). Product portfolio spans gantry cranes, overhead traveling cranes, container cranes, and special/custom cranes for industries including construction, tunneling, steel production, nuclear, hydroelectric, and logistics. Services include 24-hour emergency service, modernization, refurbishment, UVV inspections, and spare parts supply. With 13 locations across Germany and Switzerland, the group provides both new manufacturing and manufacturer-independent refurbishment solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gantry Cranes Portal-style cranes including rubber-tired gantry cranes (RTG) and track-mounted gantry cranes for various industrial applications including construction, logistics, and tunnel projects.
• Overhead Traveling Cranes Bridge-style cranes that run on elevated runway beams, available as single-girder or double-girder configurations for manufacturing and industrial settings.
• Container Cranes

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivery times reduced by up to 50% and prices reduced by up to 50% compared to new crane purchase through use of refurbished components
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers31 records

Segments5 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and notable.

• ArcelorMittalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeichmann Group has an ongoing strategic partnership with ArcelorMittal at their Eisenhüttenstadt steel mill, where Brunnhuber Eisenhüttenstadt GmbH carries out all maintenance on all cranes, lifting equipment, load handling equipment, and rail vehicles (locomotives and wagons). The group has delivered multiple cranes to ArcelorMittal sites, including the sixth steel mill crane to Eisenhüttenstadt and four automated indoor cranes to the Bremen plant.
• PORR AGnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPORR AG is a key construction client for whom TEICHMANN CRANES rebuilt and modernised a special gantry crane for the new pumped storage power plant in Forbach. PORR had previously used the same crane (originally delivered in 2014) for the Obervermunt power plant in Austria.
• Procter & GamblenotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerProcter & Gamble commissioned a 45-ton container gantry crane from TEICHMANN CRANES at their new combined transport terminal in Crailsheim, Germany. The terminal represents P&G's first European rail-truck intermodal facility, positioning P&G as a pioneer in environmentally friendly freight transport.
• Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRUNNHUBER CRANES designed, manufactured, and installed a special rotary crane for the SLS 2.0 synchrotron upgrade at PSI in Villigen, Switzerland. The crane features a unique circular runway design with QR code-based position synchronisation, representing a highly customised engineering solution for a major research facility.
• National GridnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Grid commissioned TEICHMANN CRANES to supply four cranes (two travelling cranes and two gantry cranes) for the London Power Tunnels Phase 2 project between Wimbledon and Hackney, a £1 billion infrastructure project replacing 50-year-old cable infrastructure.
• BRUNNHUBER Eisenhüttenstadt GmbH (internal group entity)coreOthersAs an internal group company, BRUNNHUBER Eisenhüttenstadt GmbH designs and builds special personnel winches for integration into Teichmann Group crane projects, such as the personnel winch for the 160m-deep shaft at the Forbach pumped storage power plant.
• KRAFOTEC GmbH (internal group entity)coreOthersAs an internal group company, KRAFOTEC GmbH handles design and manufacturing for Teichmann Group projects, including construction of gantry cranes (e.g., for Swine Tunnel and Dutch VBI project) and 85-ton steel mill cranes in cooperation with BRUNNHUBER CRANES.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Konecranes: Finland-based global leader in industrial cranes, hoists, and service, with a strong European installed base and the largest crane service network. Directly comparable to Teichmann across overhead/gantry cranes, refurbishment, and service contracts.
• Demag (Terex Material Handling/Port Solutions): Demag is a German-origin industrial crane brand now part of Terex, with overlapping overhead crane and port equipment offerings. Direct competitor to Teichmann's BRUNNHUBER and TEICHMANN brands in industrial overhead and container cranes.
• GH Cranes & Components: Spanish-headquartered crane manufacturer serving European industrial customers with overhead and process cranes. Direct mid-sized peer competing for similar steel, infrastructure, and logistics customers.
• Stahl CraneSystems: Germany-based hoist and crane component manufacturer with global reach. Comparable to Teichmann as a German industrial lifting specialist, with overlapping service and modernization offerings.
• R&M Materials Handling: European crane and hoist manufacturer offering standard and special cranes with service network. Comparable mid-sized competitor serving European industrial customers.
• Manitowoc Company: US-listed crane manufacturer (Grove, Potain, Manitowoc, National Crane brands) producing crawler, tower, and industrial cranes. Comparable product categories though focused more on mobile/construction cranes than industrial refurbishment.
• ABUS Kransysteme: German mid-market overhead crane and hoist manufacturer with comparable product portfolio and European footprint. Closest mid-sized peer to Teichmann by product scope and target customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Liebherr: Global family-owned conglomerate producing tower cranes, mobile cranes, and maritime cranes alongside construction equipment. Larger incumbent operating across multiple crane categories where Teichmann competes in selected segments.
• Cargotec (Kalmar / MacGregor): Finnish cargo and load handling group with port solutions (Kalmar) and offshore (MacGregor). Overlaps with Teichmann's container gantry and RTG crane offerings for ports and intermodal terminals.
• Columbus McKinnon: US-based global provider of hoists, cranes, and material handling solutions with broad product portfolio. Adjacent competitor in industrial lifting with comparable modernization/service offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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