What Fehlings Gruppe does

Fehlings Gruppe is a privately held German rail infrastructure services group headquartered in Marl, North Rhine-Westphalia, specializing in rail superstructure (Oberbau) — the physical track components and supporting works of a railway. The group supplies wooden sleepers, vignol and grooved rails, switch and turnout systems, and crane track technology, and complements material supply with on-site construction logistics and end-of-life disposal and recycling services, including wooden sleeper processing and complete track dismantling (Gleisrückbau). It operates through four wholly owned subsidiary brands — Holz-Fehlings (Marl, Kerpen, Hamburg, Salzwedel, Goor/NL), Fehlings Weiß (Berlin, Chemnitz), Fehlings Narosch (Munich-Unterföhring), and Künstler Bahntechnik (Hamm, Röblingen, Chemnitz, Karlsruhe) — running 15 locations across Germany and the Netherlands.

The group's core differentiator is its one-stop-shop model: it integrates rail product supply (via formal cooperation partnerships with ArcelorMittal Schienen Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH for rails and Heinrich Krug GmbH & Co. KG for switch/turnout construction) with site logistics, certified welding services, and regulated disposal. Künstler Bahntechnik carries Deutsche Bahn Q1 supplier qualification, DIN EN ISO 3834-2:2021 welding certification, and DB Oberbauschweißtechnik approvals, while Holz-Fehlings holds the Entsorgungsfachbetrieb disposal operator certificate — together these regulated credentials gate-keep smaller competitors out of DB procurement and German rail projects.

Commercially, Fehlings Gruppe operates a sales-led B2B model: regional sales representatives (named contacts covering North, Northeast, Southwest Germany, Netherlands, and Scandinavia) sell project-based quotations directly to rail infrastructure operators, construction firms, and maintenance providers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The group is privately held with no disclosed external investment, no funding rounds, and no public revenue figures, and its leadership comprises three Geschäftsführer (Managing Directors): Otto Johannes Fehlings, Nicola Klein, and Henning Schulte-Geldermann.

Name

Fehlings Gruppe

Legal name

Holz-Fehlings Gleistechnik und Entsorgung GmbH

Website

https://fehlingsgruppe.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fehlings Gruppe is a privately held German rail superstructure services group supplying sleepers, rails, switches, and crane tracks, complemented by construction site logistics and certified disposal/recycling, serving rail operators and contractors across Germany and the Netherlands through 15 locations and four subsidiary brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rail Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Rail Transportation (488210), Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing (33699)

SIC

Railroad Equipment (3743), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Track Infrastructure Management & Maintenance (Rails, Sleepers, Ballast, Turnouts) (TLAJADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rail Maintenance-of-Way (MOW) Equipment & Services (Tamping, Grinding, Renewal) (TLAJADAH), Railway Track & Civil Works Construction (Ballast, Slab Track, Alignment) (IMAFAFAA)

Keywords

• Railway infrastructure
• Rail track technology
• Switch construction
• Track dismantling
• Construction site logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Marl

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Rail superstructure material supply: Supply of rail track components including wooden sleepers, vignol and grooved rails, switch/turnout systems, and crane track technology to rail infrastructure projects.
2. Construction site logistics: On-site supply (Baustellenversorgung) of materials and logistics services for active rail construction and maintenance sites.
3. Disposal and recycling services: Disposal (Entsorgung) of old rail materials including wooden sleepers and complete track dismantling (Gleisrückbau), with material recovery and recycling.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Fehlings Gruppe supplies rail superstructure (Oberbau) components — wooden sleepers (Holzschwellen), vignol and grooved rails, switch/turnout systems, and crane track technology — combined with construction site supply logistics and end-of-life disposal/recycling services including wooden sleeper recovery and complete track dismantling (Gleisrückbau). The group operates through four subsidiary brands (Holz-Fehlings, Fehlings Weiß, Fehlings Narosch, Künstler Bahntechnik) across 15 locations in Germany and the Netherlands, partnering with ArcelorMittal and Heinrich Krug to deliver a one-stop-shop rail infrastructure offering.

Product overview

Fehlings Gruppe is a German rail infrastructure partner providing a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for railway upper track construction (Oberbau). The company operates as a unified group through four main subsidiary brands: Holz-Fehlings (Marl headquarters, serving Rhineland, Netherlands, Southwest and Northern Germany), Fehlings Weiß (Berlin and Saxony regions), Fehlings Narosch (Bavaria/Austria), and Künstler Bahntechnik (switch construction and welding services). The product portfolio centers on five core offerings: Gleistechnik (rail technology), Weichenbau (switch/point construction), Vignol- und Rillenschienen (Vignol and grooved rails for trams), and Kranbahntechnik (crane track systems). These are complemented by two service pillars: Baustellenversorgung (construction site supply) and Entsorgung (disposal/recycling including wood sleeper recovery and track dismantling). Through partnerships with ArcelorMittal Schienen Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH and Heinrich Krug GmbH & Co. KG, the group offers complete rail infrastructure solutions from a single source.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gleistechnik (Rail Technology) Supply of rail track technology products and components used in railway infrastructure construction and maintenance, including wooden sleepers and track installation materials for rail superstructure projects.
• Weichenbau (Switch/Point Construction) Manufacturing and supply of railway switches, points, and crossings that enable trains to transition between tracks in rail superstructure systems, delivered in partnership with Heinrich Krug GmbH & Co. KG.
• Vignol- und Rillenschienen (Vignol and Grooved Rails) Supply of Vignol (flat-bottom) rails for mainline railways and grooved rails used in tram and urban street-level rail installations, sourced via partnership with ArcelorMittal Schienen Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH.
• Kranbahntechnik (Crane Track Technology) Overhead crane runway systems and rail-mounted crane track components for industrial and warehouse facilities requiring heavy-load handling infrastructure.
• Baustellenversorgung (Construction Site Supply) On-site logistics and supply service delivering rail superstructure materials directly to active rail construction and maintenance sites, with regional coverage across Germany and the Netherlands.
• Entsorgung (Disposal and Recycling Services) Disposal, recycling, and recovery services for end-of-life rail materials, including wooden sleeper processing and recycling (Verwertung von Holzschwellen) and complete track dismantling (Gleisrückbau) for rail infrastructure decommissioning.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ArcelorMittal Schienen Vertriebsgesellschaft mbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner providing rail products as part of Fehlings Gruppe's complete rail superstructure portfolio. Fehlings promotes the partnership on its homepage and in all language versions as a key element of its one-stop-shop offering.
• Heinrich Krug GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner specializing in switch/turnout construction (Weichenbau), complementary to Fehlings's core sleeper and rail supply business. Promoted as part of the complete product range for rail superstructure projects.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Leonhard Weiss GmbH & Co. KG: Large German construction group with a dedicated rail infrastructure division covering track construction and civil works. Comparable to Fehlings on German rail superstructure projects and DB supplier relationships.
• Vossloh AG: Leading European rail infrastructure supplier offering rail fastening systems, switch systems, and rail services. Directly comparable to Fehlings as a rail superstructure equipment and services provider serving European rail operators including DB.
• Balfour Beatty Rail: International rail infrastructure contractor delivering track installation, electrification, and rail systems. Comparable to Fehlings on rail construction and maintenance services for national rail operators.
• Spitzke SE: German rail infrastructure constructor covering track, overhead line, and civil works for DB and regional operators. Comparable to Fehlings on rail superstructure construction and project execution within the German market.
• Heinrich Krug GmbH & Co. KG: German switch and turnout construction specialist and Fehlings partner. Comparable on switch/Weichenbau capabilities and DB-certified rail superstructure manufacturing.
• Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group: European rail construction and services group active in track construction, renewal, and rail logistics. Comparable to Fehlings's integrated rail construction, maintenance, and disposal offerings across DACH and adjacent markets.
• Hering Bahnbau GmbH: German rail construction and services provider covering track construction, rail welding, and maintenance. Comparable to Fehlings on rail superstructure services within the DACH market.
• Strabag AG (Strabag Rail): Major European construction group with a rail division providing track construction, rail logistics, and related services. Comparable to Fehlings on integrated rail infrastructure delivery and DB supplier credentials.
• Plasser & Theurer: Austrian manufacturer of track maintenance machinery and provider of rail services. Comparable to Fehlings on rail track maintenance and renewal, though focused on MOW machinery rather than materials supply.

Broad incumbents

• ArcelorMittal Schienen Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH: ArcelorMittal rail distribution arm and Fehlings partner. Comparable as a rail product supplier within Fehlings's value chain, though globally larger and operating at the steel mill rather than distribution layer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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