BiV Construction and Industrial Equipment Sales

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Construction equipment sales
• Construction machinery rental
• Heavy equipment dealer
• Equipment service repair
• Operator training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bindlach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental of construction equipment and machines from a fleet of more than 3,000 units across 9-10 locations.
3. Spare Parts: Fast spare parts delivery service supporting both sold and rented equipment.
4. Service and Repair: Repair, maintenance, and transport services for construction equipment, provided through 35+ fully equipped service vehicles.
5. 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

Core 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

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LIEBHERRcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorB.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.
• KUBOTAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorB.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.
• AMMANNcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorB.i.V. is a long-term contract dealer for AMMANN compaction equipment, including rollers, offered for purchase and rental.
• AVANTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorB.i.V. distributes AVANT multifunction loaders as a dealer, offering them for both purchase and rental.
• BergmannminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorB.i.V. distributes Bergmann wheel and crawler dumpers as a dealer.
• Creditreform CrefoZertminorOthersCreditreform 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

Regional 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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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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