Lindenberg Plants

What Lindenberg Plants does

Lindenberg-Anlagen GmbH (DBA: LIAG) is a privately held German manufacturer of diesel and gas power generating sets, founded in 1948 in Hoffnungsthal/Overath near Cologne. The company designs, engineers, manufactures, and services customized power generation systems across three solution areas: Marine Power Solutions (auxiliary, emergency, and harbour generating sets, diesel-electric drives, SCR emissions systems, the proprietary MEC-24 engine controller, hybrid propulsion, and containerized enclosures); Stationary Power Solutions (CHP/BHKW units, modular container power plants up to 5,000 kWe, energy storage systems up to 10 MWh, waste-to-energy systems, pump drives, and turnkey power plants); and Oil & Gas Solutions (offshore and industrial/onshore). Eight in-house test benches up to 4 MW capacity, 3D CAD engineering, and manufacturing of self-supporting enclosures up to 70 tonnes payload are deployed in facilities in Overath and Rösrath.

The company generates revenue through four streams: one-time sales of customized power generation equipment (primary), recurring maintenance and service contracts, 24-hour spare parts supply, and contract manufacturing/OEM services for steel construction, exhaust silencers, and enclosures. Go-to-market is direct B2B sales led by project-based engagement with shipbuilders, offshore operators, railways, defense agencies, and industrial customers across 90+ countries, supported by a global service partner network and trade show presence at SMM Hamburg. Customers include Egyptian State Railway (146+120+80 gensets across 2019–2021), AIDA Cruises (80+ gensets), Deutsche Bank, Kawasaki (2×7 MW gas turbine systems), Bundeswehr, NamSA, and LEONI Ukraine. The installed base totals approximately 8,000 marine generating sets (2,090 MWe) and 1,497 MW of stationary capacity across continents.

Name

Lindenberg Plants

Legal name

Lindenberg-Anlagen GmbH

Website

https://liag.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lindenberg-Anlagen GmbH (LIAG) is a 75-year-old German manufacturer of customized diesel and gas power generating sets for marine, offshore, stationary industrial, and defense customers worldwide, with 8,000+ marine gensets and 1,497 MW of stationary capacity installed across 90+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Generation Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (33361), Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing (333618), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510), Motors & Generators (3621), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Generators, Alternators & Power Electronics (Gen-sets, VFDs, converters) (IMAJAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Diesel Engine Power Plants (Medium/High-Speed Reciprocating) (EUACACAB), Energy Storage Components for Renewables Manufacturing (BESS Packs, PCS, Thermal Management) (EUAMAHAI), Thermal Power Plant Modernization & Life Extension (Boiler/Turbine/Generator) (EUAEALAA), Propulsion MRO, Spares & Field Service (Overhauls, retrofits, upgrades) (IMAJAHAN), Propulsion, Power & Energy Systems Design (Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, Alternative Fuels) (IMAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Diesel generating sets
• Marine power solutions
• Stationary power solutions
• Energy storage systems
• Combined heat power

Headquarters

HQ city

Overath

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

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. Power Generation Equipment Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling diesel and gas power generating sets, from standardized units to customized special generating sets to complete turnkey power stations. Includes marine applications (auxiliary, harbour, emergency sets), stationary industrial solutions, and modular container power plants.
2. Maintenance and Service Contracts: Ongoing revenue from maintenance contracts for emergency power systems, CHP units, pumps, and marine generating sets. Includes annual complete maintenance services, spare parts delivery, and global service through partners.
3. Spare Parts Supply: 24-hour spare parts delivery service for all major generating set manufacturers. Revenue from consumables, replacement parts, and components.
4. Contract Manufacturing (OEM Services): Works as contract manufacturer for notable customers in steel construction, base frame manufacturing, exhaust silencers, machine enclosures, machine containers, and apparatus construction.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lindenberg-Anlagen GmbH (LIAG) designs, engineers, manufactures, and services customized diesel and gas power generating sets for marine and industrial applications worldwide. The portfolio spans standardized auxiliary and emergency generating sets, modular containerized power plants up to 5,000 kWe, energy storage systems up to 10 MWh, hybrid propulsion systems, SCR emissions after-treatment for IMO Tier III compliance, the proprietary MEC-24 engine control system, and full turnkey power stations. The company also provides global maintenance contracts and 24-hour spare parts delivery.

Product overview

Lindenberg-Anlagen GmbH is an independent manufacturer of diesel and gas power generating sets serving the marine and industrial sectors worldwide. The product portfolio comprises three core solution areas: Marine Power Solutions (including diesel-electric drive systems, auxiliary/emergency generating sets, SCR emissions systems, MEC-24 engine controls, hybrid propulsion, and containerized enclosures); Stationary Power Solutions (including CHP/gas generating sets, power plants, modular container power plants up to 5,000 kWe, energy storage systems up to 10 MWh, waste-to-energy systems, pump drives, and diesel generator sets); and Oil & Gas Solutions (split into offshore and industrial/onshore categories). Products range from standardized power generators to customized special generating sets to complete turnkey power stations. The company emphasizes in-house manufacturing with 3D CAD design and over 75 years of experience since founding in 1948.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diesel-Electric Drive Systems Generating sets that produce electrical energy to power electric motors driving ship propellers, with electrical regulation ensuring favorable efficiency across the entire propeller speed range. Designed for marine vessels including commercial ships, navy vessels, and cruise ships.
• Auxiliary Diesel Generating Sets

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,000+ generating sets operating globally on ships across all seven seas
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• MAN (Engine Supplier)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with MAN for diesel engines in marine generating sets. MAN D2842 engines featured in customer projects. Collaboration on engine-generator integration and certification.
• Leroy Somer (Generator Supplier)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for generator supply. Leroy Somer LSA 47.3 L9 generators featured in container genset deliveries.
• Scania (Engine Supplier)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine auxiliary generating sets available with Scania engines (100-600 kWe range).
• Baudouin (Engine Supplier)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine generating sets with Baudouin engines (250-870 kWe range).
• Mitsubishi (Engine Supplier)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine generating sets with Mitsubishi engines (570-1860 kWe range).
• MTU (Engine Supplier)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine generating sets with MTU engines (1000-2500 kWe range). One of primary engine suppliers for high-capacity applications.
• DNV-GL (Classification Society)coreTechnology or IntegrationCertification and type approval partner for marine equipment. DNV-GL has issued SOLAS approval for Lindenberg noise protection hoods and certifies generating sets for marine classification.
• Kawasaki (Customer/Partner)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple 7 MW aggregate orders delivered to Kawasaki including container-housed gas turbine systems.
• Klöckner-Humboldt-Deutz AG (Historical Partner)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by former Klöckner-Humboldt-Deutz chief designer Karl Lindenberg. Long-standing partnership with Deutz engines including BV16M628 and BV8M640 models for power stations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mitsubishi Power: Mitsubishi Power is a broad incumbent in power generation including gas turbines, steam turbines, and large-scale power systems. Overlaps with LIAG in gas turbine aggregate deliveries (Kawasaki customer project) and large stationary power plants, but operates at much larger scale across the full power generation stack.

Direct peers

• Cummins: Cummins designs and manufactures diesel and natural gas engines, generator sets, and power systems for marine, industrial, and stationary applications. Direct competitor across LIAG's marine auxiliary, stationary, and oil & gas segments with comparable global service footprint.
• MAN Energy Solutions: MAN Energy Solutions is a major German manufacturer of marine engines, turbochargers, and power plant systems. While LIAG integrates MAN engines, MAN also competes as an integrated power solution provider in marine and stationary power, directly overlapping in product scope and customer base.
• Volvo Penta: Volvo Penta manufactures engines and complete power systems for marine and industrial applications including gensets. Direct peer in marine auxiliary and emergency power with comparable customer base in commercial shipping and offshore.
• Kohler Power Systems: Kohler Power Systems manufactures industrial generator sets, marine generators, and power systems for emergency, prime, and standby applications. Direct competitor in marine and stationary gensets with similar customization capabilities and global service network.
• Deutz AG: Deutz AG is a German engine manufacturer historically tied to LIAG's founding (Klöckner-Humboldt-Deutz). Deutz manufactures diesel engines for marine, stationary, and oil & gas applications, serving as both engine supplier and competitor in integrated genset solutions.
• Wärtsilä: Wärtsilä is a Finnish global leader in marine and energy solutions, providing engine and genset technology for ships and power plants. Direct competitor in marine auxiliary gensets, hybrid marine systems, and energy storage, with substantially larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• Caterpillar Marine Power: Caterpillar Marine manufactures marine engines and generator sets for commercial, recreational, and offshore vessels. Direct peer in marine and industrial gensets, with global service network overlapping LIAG's customer base in shipping and offshore.
• Rolls-Royce Power Systems (MTU): MTU (Rolls-Royce Power Systems) manufactures diesel and gas engines, power generation systems, and complete power plants for marine, oil & gas, and stationary applications. Direct competitor in marine gensets and stationary power where LIAG uses MTU engines but MTU also sells complete integrated solutions.

Emerging players

• ABB Marine & Ports: ABB provides marine electrical power and propulsion systems including hybrid and electric solutions. Emerging competitor in the marine hybrid/energy storage space where LIAG is also expanding, though ABB focuses on electrical system integration rather than genset manufacturing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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