Maschinenbau Silberhorn

What Maschinenbau Silberhorn does

Maschinenbau Silberhorn GmbH is a privately held German industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1989 and headquartered in Lupburg, Bavaria. The company designs and builds industrial component cleaning systems — including continuous flow cleaning systems (Multiline, Multiline light, LAS), rotary table cleaners (RTM, RTM Ministar), chamber cleaning systems (MWS 4, MWS 6, Multijet LC), immersion systems (Multidip), robot deburring and cleaning cells (REZ), and micro/special systems (TWS, UltraFine-DiP) — as well as high-pressure water jet deburring technology for precision parts cleaning in manufacturing environments. It has installed 1,609 systems worldwide since inception, serving customers in automotive manufacturing (Audi, Volkswagen, BMW, Daimler, Bosch, ZF, Continental, Skoda), aerospace (Airbus, Lufthansa), agriculture (Fendt/AGCO, Valtra), and broader industrial sectors (Linde, Woodward, SEW Eurodrive, Kuka Systems).

The company operates its own manufacturing facility in Germany and generates revenue through four streams: new industrial cleaning equipment sales (build-to-order hardware), toll cleaning services (Lohnreinigen) for customers without in-house equipment, used/refurbished machine sales, and aftermarket service and maintenance. It also runs an in-house testing laboratory and a pilot plant (Technikum) for process development and validation. The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales with a dedicated Head of Sales (Axel Haschkamp), supported by direct customer contact, participation at major trade shows (AMB Stuttgart 2026, Surface PME Shanghai 2026), and a social/digital presence across LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and XING. Pricing is quote-based given the custom nature of build-to-order equipment.

Strategically, Silberhorn is pursuing incremental capability expansion: filing patents on the Multiline light platform, extending its offering into e-mobility (battery tray cleaning) and high-purity applications (UltraFine-DiP), maintaining TISAX information-security certification (2026) to access regulated automotive procurement, and continuing to invest in its German-based manufacturing footprint. The company employs approximately 170 people and is independently owned with no disclosed parent, external investors, or funding rounds.

Name

Maschinenbau Silberhorn

Legal name

Maschinenbau Silberhorn GmbH

Website

https://maschinenbau-silberhorn.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Maschinenbau Silberhorn GmbH is a privately held German industrial cleaning systems manufacturer founded in 1989, serving automotive, aerospace, and general manufacturing customers with build-to-order cleaning machines, robot deburring cells, toll cleaning services, and aftermarket support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cleaning Equipment

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Parts Washing & Degreasing Equipment (IMAHALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial & Warehouse Cleaning (Degreasing, Machine/Plant Cleaning) (BPABABAG)

Keywords

• Industrial cleaning machines
• Component cleaning systems
• High-pressure deburring
• Parts washing equipment
• Cleaning robotics

Headquarters

HQ city

Lupburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Cleaning Machine Sales: Sale of new industrial cleaning equipment including continuous flow systems, chamber cleaning systems, rotary table cleaners, robot cells, and custom installations. Machines are built to order with German manufacturing.
2. Toll Cleaning Services (Lohnreinigen): Component cleaning as a service offering for customers who need cleaning services without purchasing equipment. Includes testing laboratory and trials/technology center services.
3. Used Machine Sales: Sale of refurbished/used cleaning equipment from the company's inventory of traded machines.
4. Service and Maintenance: Service offerings including maintenance, support, and technical services for cleaning equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Maschinenbau Silberhorn manufactures industrial cleaning machines and high-pressure water jet deburring systems for precision component cleaning in manufacturing environments. Its product portfolio spans micro systems, continuous flow cleaning machines, chamber cleaning systems, rotary table cleaners, immersion systems, robot deburring/cleaning cells, and custom special systems, sold to industrial manufacturers in automotive, e-mobility, and general manufacturing. The company also operates a toll cleaning service (Lohnreinigen) plus testing laboratory and pilot plant services, with all machines built to order at its own facility in Germany.

Product overview

Maschinenbau Silberhorn is an industrial cleaning systems manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of cleaning equipment and services. The core product line includes continuous cleaning systems (Multiline light, Multiline, LAS), rotary table cleaning systems (RTM, RTM Ministar), chamber cleaning systems (Silberhorn MWS 6, MWS 4, Multijet LC), robot deburring and cleaning cells (REZ), immersion systems (Multidip), micro cleaning systems (Silberhorn TWS), and special custom systems (UltraFine-DiP). The products range from rough cleaning to high-purity applications, serving industries including automotive, e-mobility (battery tray cleaning), and general manufacturing. Complementing the equipment portfolio, the company offers toll cleaning services, testing laboratory services, and pilot plant/testing facilities. The company has installed 1,609 systems globally and maintains its own manufacturing in Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Silberhorn TWS micro cleaning system Micro cleaning system designed for smallest-scale industrial component cleaning applications, targeted at manufacturers needing compact precision cleaning units.
• Multiline light continuous flow cleaning system Continuous flow cleaning system based on a patent-pending innovation, offering short delivery times and attractive pricing for industrial component cleaning.
• Multiline continuous flow cleaning system Continuous cleaning system for industrial component cleaning with high performance and efficiency for production environments.
• LAS continuous flow cleaning system Continuous cleaning system for industrial component cleaning applications, configured for varied throughput requirements.
• Container and plastic container cleaning system Continuous cleaning system specifically designed for industrial containers and plastic containers.
• Multidip immersion cleaning system Immersion cleaning system for industrial component cleaning through tank-based processes.
• RTM rotary table cleaning system Rotary table cleaning system offering extremely short cycle times and precise component positioning for industrial cleaning.
• RTM Ministar compact rotary table cleaning system Compact rotary table cleaning system for smaller-scale industrial component cleaning applications.
• Silberhorn MWS 6 chamber cleaning system Chamber cleaning system as part of a flexible modular building block system for applications ranging from rough cleaning to high-purity requirements.
• Silberhorn MWS 4 chamber cleaning system Chamber cleaning system as part of a flexible modular building block system for various cleaning requirements.
• Multijet LC chamber cleaning system Chamber cleaning system with multi-jet technology for industrial component cleaning.
• REZ robot deburring and cleaning cell Robot deburring and cleaning cell that efficiently combines two processes in a single machine for industrial component cleaning and finishing.
• UltraFine-DiP special cleaning system Custom cleaning system for ultra-fine precision cleaning applications requiring specialized configurations.
• Used and refurbished industrial cleaning machines Portfolio of pre-owned and refurbished industrial cleaning machines offered as a cost-effective alternative to new equipment.
• Lohnreinigen (toll cleaning service) Contract cleaning service for industrial components, providing cleaning on a toll basis for customers without their own equipment.
• Prüflabor (testing laboratory) Testing laboratory services for quality assurance and validation of cleaning processes for industrial components.
• Versuche / Technikum (pilot plant and trials) Pilot plant and testing services for process development and validation of cleaning applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,609 installed systems worldwide demonstrating established market presence
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers31 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BvL Oberflächentechnik GmbH: German manufacturer of industrial parts cleaning and surface treatment systems, including continuous flow, immersion, and rotary cleaning equipment. Directly comparable to Silberhorn's product portfolio and automotive customer base.
• MecWash Systems Ltd: UK-based manufacturer of aqueous parts washing and degreasing systems for precision engineering and automotive tier suppliers. Comparable mid-sized player serving similar component-cleaning applications as Silberhorn.
• Höckh Metall-Reinigungsanlagen GmbH: Specialist German manufacturer of metal parts cleaning systems, including aqueous washing, ultrasonic, and process-line cleaning equipment. Highly comparable to Silberhorn in focus on precision metalwork cleaning for automotive tier suppliers.
• Pero AG: Pero AG is a German manufacturer of industrial cleaning and surface treatment systems, offering continuous flow, chamber, rotary, and ultrasonic cleaning equipment for automotive and general industrial customers. Direct peer with overlapping product portfolio.
• SBS Ecoclean Group: SBS Ecoclean is a leading manufacturer of industrial parts cleaning systems (aqueous and solvent) serving automotive, aerospace, and general manufacturing customers globally. Directly competes with Maschinenbau Silberhorn across continuous flow, chamber, and rotary cleaning equipment.
• FISA S.r.l. Italian manufacturer of industrial and ultrasonic cleaning systems for precision components, with strong presence in automotive tier-1 supply chains. Direct peer in component-cleaning applications.
• Mingler GmbH: German industrial cleaning systems manufacturer focused on parts cleaning technology for automotive and general industry, offering continuous flow and chamber cleaning systems comparable to Silberhorn's portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Dürr AG: Dürr is a large German industrial group with the Ecoclean parts-cleaning division plus broader paint shop, environmental technology, and HOMAG woodworking operations. Overlaps with Silberhorn through Ecoclean's cleaning equipment business and competes for major automotive customer budgets.
• Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG: Kärcher is a broad German cleaning equipment incumbent spanning consumer, commercial, and industrial cleaning. Overlaps with Silberhorn through its industrial parts and surface cleaning product lines and global sales network.

Regional players

• Rübig GmbH: Austrian specialist in heat treatment and industrial cleaning equipment for precision components. Comparable mid-market European player with overlapping parts-cleaning technology offerings for automotive and tooling customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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