BiV Construction and Industrial Equipment Sales
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1985
- HeadquartersBindlach, Germany
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What BiV Construction and Industrial Equipment Sales does
B.i.V. Bau- und Industriegeräte Vertriebs GmbH is a family-owned German construction and industrial equipment dealer and rental company headquartered in Bindlach/Bayreuth. Founded in 1985 and led by managing directors Franz and Christian Steinlein, the company operates ten branch locations across Northern Bavaria, Saxony, and Thuringia with approximately 200 employees. It holds multi-decade authorized dealer relationships with LIEBHERR (including the full tower crane program with jib reaches from 22 to 55 meters), KUBOTA, AMMANN, AVANT, and Bergmann, spanning excavators, wheel loaders, bulldozers, dump trucks, telescopic handlers, compaction rollers, mini/compact equipment, and material handling machinery.
The company monetizes its franchise through five revenue streams: (i) one-time equipment sales across the multi-brand portfolio, (ii) usage-based rentals from a fleet of more than 3,000 machines distributed across nine to ten depots, (iii) transaction-based fast spare parts delivery, (iv) professional repair, maintenance, and transport services delivered via 35+ fully equipped mobile service vehicles, and (v) professional operator training and certification programs offered at the in-house Bindlach training center and at other locations. All major equipment lines are available for both purchase and rental, with assembly, transport, and on-site maintenance bundled into the offering.
B.i.V. serves professional construction companies, landscaping firms, and quarrying/extraction operators in its three-state geography. Distribution is conducted through direct field sales (Innendienst and Außendienst) at the branch network, supplemented by BAUMA trade fair participation, roadshows such as the Speed Crane 500 Roadshow, and direct inquiry channels. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company has held Creditreform CrefoZert creditworthiness certification for twelve consecutive years (since 2013), placing it among only 18 such certified companies in the Creditreform Bayreuth district.
BiV Construction and Industrial Equipment Sales firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BiV Construction and Industrial Equipment Sales
- Legal name
- B.i.V. Bau- und Industriegeräte Vertriebs GmbH
- Website
- https://bivteam.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1985
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
BiV Construction and Industrial Equipment Sales industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Construction Equipment Sales and Rental
- NAICS
- Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423810), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (5324)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082), Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Lifting & Hoisting Rental & Leasing (IMAHAJAN)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Material Handling Equipment Rental/Leasing (Forklifts, Telehandlers, Reach Trucks) (TLABAFAF), Surface Preparation & Compaction Equipment Rental/Leasing (Compactors, Rollers, Grinders) (TLABAFAJ)
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Where BiV Construction and Industrial Equipment Sales is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bindlach
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices10 records
Markets served
BiV Construction and Industrial Equipment Sales business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: Sale of new construction machines and equipment from premium brands including LIEBHERR, KUBOTA, AMMANN, and others. Products include excavators, wheel loaders, tower cranes, dumpers, rollers, and accessories.
- Equipment Rental: Rental of construction equipment and machines from a fleet of more than 3,000 units across 9-10 locations.
- Spare Parts: Fast spare parts delivery service supporting both sold and rented equipment.
- Service and Repair: Repair, maintenance, and transport services for construction equipment, provided through 35+ fully equipped service vehicles.
- Training Programs: Training programs including crane operator certifications, excavator and wheel loader driver training, forklift operator courses, and safety briefings, offered at training centers in Bindlach and other locations.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
BiV Construction and Industrial Equipment Sales product offering
Product offeringCore offering
B.i.V. sells and rents construction and industrial equipment from premium brands including LIEBHERR, KUBOTA, AMMANN, and AVANT, covering excavators, wheel loaders, tower cranes, dumpers, rollers, telescopic handlers, material handling equipment, and attachments. The company complements this equipment offering with a 3,000+-unit rental fleet, spare parts supply, on-site repair and maintenance services via 35+ mobile service vehicles, equipment transport and assembly, and operator training and certification programs at its Bindlach training center. All sales and rental activity is conducted through 10 branch locations across Northern Bavaria, Saxony, and Thuringia.
Product overview
BiV is a construction and industrial equipment dealer and rental company operating a multi-brand portfolio of heavy machinery. The core offering consists of branded equipment from Liebherr (mobilbagger, raupenbagger, radlader, turmdrehkrane, materialumschlagtechnik, planierraupen, muldenkipper, teleskoplader), Kubota (mini-/kompakt-bagger, radlader, mini-dumper), Bergmann (rad-/kettendumper), Ammann (walzen), and AVANT (multifunktionslader), plus attachment accessories. These are complemented by a rental park with over 3,000 pieces of equipment, a full range of construction tools and equipment, maintenance/repair services, transport services, and operator training programs. All equipment can be purchased or rented.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Construction Machinery (Liebherr, Kubota, Bergmann, Ammann, AVANT) Sale of new construction machines from premium brands including LIEBHERR (excavators, wheel loaders, tower cranes, bulldozers, dump trucks, telescopic handlers, material handling equipment), KUBOTA (mini/compact excavators, wheel loaders, mini dumpers), Bergmann (wheel and track dumpers), AMMANN (rollers), and AVANT (multifunction loaders), plus attachments. Targeted at construction companies, landscaping businesses, and quarrying/extraction operators.
- Equipment Rental (Mietpark) Rental of construction equipment from an in-house fleet of more than 3,000 machines and devices across 9-10 locations, available for tradesmen and large-scale construction site managers. Rental catalog spans the same equipment categories as the sales portfolio (excavators, loaders, cranes, dumpers, rollers, telescopic handlers, attachments).
- Construction Tools and Equipment (Baugeräte) Wide range of construction tools and equipment for site operations, including compactors, vibratory plates, electric hammers, block stone saws, generators, compressors, mills, heaters, containers, and site huts (Bauwagen). Targeted at construction professionals needing well-equipped job sites.
- Service, Maintenance, Repair, and Transport Comprehensive service offering including spare parts delivery, on-site repair and maintenance, equipment transport, and assembly for both purchased and rented construction equipment. Delivered via 35+ fully equipped mobile service vehicles covering the 10-branch service network.
- Operator Training and Certification Programs (Schulungen) Training programs including crane operator certifications, excavator and wheel loader driver training, forklift operator courses, and safety briefings, offered at training centers in Bindlach and other locations. Programs range from one-day safety instructions to two-week driver training with official certification.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 3,000 machines and pieces of equipment available for rental
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use BiV Construction and Industrial Equipment Sales
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
BiV Construction and Industrial Equipment Sales technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
- API docs
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BiV Construction and Industrial Equipment Sales partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- LIEBHERRcoreB.i.V. is a decades-long (multi-decade) contract dealer for LIEBHERR construction machines, offering the full LIEBHERR tower crane program (under-slewing cranes with jibs from 22 to 55 meters), as well as LIEBHERR excavators, wheel loaders, bulldozers, dump trucks, and material handling equipment for purchase and rental.
- KUBOTAcoreB.i.V. is a multi-year contract dealer for KUBOTA construction equipment, offering KUBOTA mini/compact excavators, wheel loaders, and mini dumpers for purchase and rental.
- AMMANNcoreB.i.V. is a long-term contract dealer for AMMANN compaction equipment, including rollers, offered for purchase and rental.
- AVANTcoreB.i.V. distributes AVANT multifunction loaders as a dealer, offering them for both purchase and rental.
- BergmannminorB.i.V. distributes Bergmann wheel and crawler dumpers as a dealer.
- Creditreform CrefoZertminorCreditreform provides the CrefoZert creditworthiness certification to B.i.V., which the company has maintained for 12 consecutive years. This certification is used to strengthen negotiating positions with customers, suppliers, and capital providers.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
BiV Construction and Industrial Equipment Sales competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Mateco: European rental specialist focused on aerial work platforms and telehandlers, with a German footprint. Comparable as a regional competitor in selected equipment categories BiV also rents, particularly lifting and access equipment.
Broad incumbents
- Liebherr: Manufacturer of the tower cranes, excavators, and material handling equipment that BiV distributes and rents. Comparable as the OEM whose full product line BiV monetizes through its dealer and rental business.
- Boels Rental: Pan-European equipment rental company with a strong German presence and broad fleet across construction, industrial, and event categories. Comparable as a large-scale competitor in the rental market BiV operates in.
- Wacker Neuson: Global manufacturer and direct seller of compact construction equipment with its own dealer/service network. Comparable as a broad industry incumbent in light and compact construction machinery, overlapping with BiV's compact-equipment offerings.
Direct peers
- HKL Baumaschinen: Major German construction equipment rental operator with a large branch network. Directly comparable as a rental-heavy player offering construction machinery, services, and operator training to contractors.
- Kiesel: German dealer and rental company for Hitachi, Liebherr (in select regions), and other premium brands, with a branch network focused on southern and central Germany. Closely comparable business model combining sales, rental, service, and operator training.
- Swecon Baumaschinen: German dealer for Volvo Construction Equipment, combining equipment sales, rental, and service. Directly comparable premium-brand dealer/rental business model operating across multiple German regions.
- Zeppelin Baumaschinen: Germany's largest Caterpillar dealer, operating a similar construction-equipment sales, rental, and service model across multiple branches. Directly comparable as a full-line heavy equipment distributor with a dense regional service network.
- Kuhn Baumaschinen: Construction equipment dealer offering sales, rental, and service in southern Germany. Comparable as a regional multi-brand dealer with similar full-service capabilities.
Others
- AVANT Deutschland: German subsidiary of AVANT, the multifunction loader manufacturer BiV distributes. Included as a supplier/partner relationship illustrating BiV's role within the OEM's dealer ecosystem.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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BiV Construction and Industrial Equipment Sales leadership team
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Profiles2 records
BiV Construction and Industrial Equipment Sales funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about BiV Construction and Industrial Equipment Sales
What does BiV Construction and Industrial Equipment Sales do?
B.i.V. sells and rents construction and industrial equipment from premium brands including LIEBHERR, KUBOTA, AMMANN, and AVANT, covering excavators, wheel loaders, tower cranes, dumpers, rollers, telescopic handlers, material handling equipment, and attachments. The company complements this equipment offering with a 3,000+-unit rental fleet, spare parts supply, on-site repair and maintenance services via 35+ mobile service vehicles, equipment transport and assembly, and operator training and certification programs at its Bindlach training center. All sales and rental activity is conducted through 10 branch locations across Northern Bavaria, Saxony, and Thuringia.
Is BiV Construction and Industrial Equipment Sales a public or private company?
BiV Construction and Industrial Equipment Sales is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was BiV Construction and Industrial Equipment Sales founded?
BiV Construction and Industrial Equipment Sales was founded in 1985. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is BiV Construction and Industrial Equipment Sales based?
BiV Construction and Industrial Equipment Sales is headquartered in Bindlach, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does BiV Construction and Industrial Equipment Sales make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are equipment Rental, spare Parts, service and Repair and training Programs.
Who are BiV Construction and Industrial Equipment Sales's main competitors?
Mateco is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Liebherr, Boels Rental and Wacker Neuson. Direct peers are HKL Baumaschinen, Kiesel, Swecon Baumaschinen, Zeppelin Baumaschinen and Kuhn Baumaschinen. AVANT Deutschland is listed as an others.
Does BiV Construction and Industrial Equipment Sales have an API?
No public API is recorded for BiV Construction and Industrial Equipment Sales.
What industry is BiV Construction and Industrial Equipment Sales in?
BiV Construction and Industrial Equipment Sales's product category is Construction Equipment Sales and Rental. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAJAN, Lifting & Hoisting Rental & Leasing, with a secondary code of TLABAFAF, Material Handling Equipment Rental/Leasing (Forklifts, Telehandlers, Reach Trucks). Its NAICS code is 423810 and its SIC code is 5082.