What Schnoor does

Schnoor Industrieelektronik GmbH is a privately held German engineering company founded in 1990 and headquartered in Büdelsdorf, Schleswig-Holstein. The company designs, develops, and manufactures custom professional radio and communication systems for four vertical markets: Public Safety (BOS-compliant TETRA and analog building radio systems and fire brigade control panels), Maritime (VHF/NAVTEX/HF base stations, SEACOM coastal networks, lock communication, and SARCOM monitoring software), Transport & Traffic (Master Control Units and Console Units for rail radio certified to EN 50155), and Industry & Energy (PMR/DMR radio systems for industrial plants, offshore platforms, and power plants). Hardware and software are developed and produced in-house at the Büdelsdorf facility, supported by four regional offices across Germany (Teltow, Krefeld, Zorneding, Ettlingen) for field sales and on-site service.

The business operates as a vertically integrated, project-based B2B systems house. Revenue streams include hardware sales (proprietary base stations, control panels, console units, network management systems), professional services (planning, radio field prediction, installation, commissioning, training), and recurring service and maintenance contracts (annual flat-rate or per-incident, with standard and 24/7 premium hotline tiers). Pricing is quote-driven and not publicly disclosed, with sales conducted through direct enterprise engagement via the regional offices. The company serves a customer base concentrated in German public-sector and regulated customers, including DGzRS (maritime rescue), BVG (Berlin transit), BOS agencies (police, fire, rescue), Wasser- und Schifffahrtsämter, port authorities, naval forces, public transport operators, and large industrial/energy enterprises.

In 2020, Schnoor was acquired by ZÖLLNER Holding GmbH, with new managing directors Dr. Philipp Murmann and Olaf Bockholt succeeding founder Wolfgang Schnoor. The company previously acquired Schomandl in 2014 and in 2025 added Danish firm TELETEAMET A/S to its SBU Public Safety unit, marking initial international expansion. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015 (TÜV SÜD), TETRA/R&TTE, DIN 14663, EN 50155, and BOS technical guidelines, which collectively form a regulatory moat for German public-sector and rail procurement.

Name

Schnoor

Legal name

Schnoor Industrieelektronik GmbH

Website

https://schnoor-ins.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Radio Communications

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)

akta.pro primary industry

Broadcast Transmission & Operations Services (Transmitters, Towers, Playout, Engineering) (MPAIAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Systems Engineering & Technical Program Management (BPAHAIAI), Rail Communications & Telecom Infrastructure (GSM-R/FRMCS, Fiber, Radio) (TLAJADAD)

Keywords

• Professional radio systems
• TETRA communication solutions
• Maritime radio networks
• Public safety communications
• Rail radio systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Büdelsdorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 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. Radio and Communication Systems (Hardware): Sale of proprietary hardware including radio base stations (TETRA, DMR, analog, maritime VHF, NAVTEX, HF), building radio systems, train radio systems (Master Control Unit, Console Unit), and network management systems. Products are developed and manufactured in-house in Germany.
2. Professional Services: Planning and project management, radio network planning and radio field measurements, system integration and installation, commissioning and support, training, and ongoing service and maintenance contracts. Offered as bundled services alongside product sales for complete turnkey solutions.
3. Software Licensing and Maintenance: Custom software applications (SARCOM, ControlPanel, dispatcher solutions, voice recording), software updates and maintenance, and database management as part of ongoing customer support.
4. Service and Maintenance Contracts: Annual preventive maintenance via remote access, on-site maintenance, spare parts management, software updates, and 24/7 hotline support. Offered as annual flat-rate or per-incident pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Schnoor Industrieelektronik develops and manufactures individual professional radio and communication systems for public safety (BOS), maritime, transport, and industrial sectors. The portfolio includes TETRA-based digital and analog object radio systems, maritime VHF/NAVTEX/HF base stations, train radio consoles, and DMR/PMR base stations, complemented by custom software applications, network management systems, and full turnkey services from planning and radio field prediction through installation, commissioning, and lifetime maintenance. All hardware and software is designed, prototyped, and produced in-house at facilities in Büdelsdorf, Germany.

Product overview

SCHNOOR offers a comprehensive portfolio of radio and communication solutions organized across four market segments: Public Safety (BOS/emergency services), Maritime (coastal and inland navigation), Transport & Traffic (rail communication), and Industry & Energy (professional mobile radio). The product architecture consists of core hardware systems (base stations, control units, control panels) complemented by add-on software applications and network management tools. Services span the entire project lifecycle from planning and radio coverage analysis through commissioning and ongoing maintenance/support. The offerings combine both analog and digital technologies including TETRA, DMR, and proprietary systems, all developed and manufactured in Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digitaler Objektfunk (Digital Object Radio - TETRA) Digital object radio system using TETRA standard for public safety communication, supporting TMO, TMO-A, and DMO modes with compact system technology in a robust cabinet housing with battery-buffered emergency power. Intended for BOS (authorities and organizations with security tasks) including police, fire departments, and rescue services.
• Analoger Objektfunk (Analog Object Radio) Analog building radio system (FSO 416) for BOS-compliant emergency communications inside buildings, tunnels, and industrial facilities, conforming to TR-BOS technical guidelines and DIN ETS 300 086 standards.
• Feuerwehr-Bedienfeld (Fire Brigade Control Panel) DIN 14663-compliant control panel for BOS fire brigade use in object radio systems, enabling emergency personnel to switch radio systems on/off and monitor operational and fault status.
• Maritime Radio Basis Station Maritime radio base station supporting SEACOM VHF, NAVTEX, and HF radio communications for coastal and inland waterway navigation. Used by maritime rescue services, water and shipping authorities, naval forces, and port authorities.
• Master Control Unit (MCU) Vehicle radio system for rail transport (Zugfunk) providing the interface between the radio module and vehicle systems including PA and passenger information. Certified to DIN EN 50155 for railway applications.
• Console Unit (Bediengeräte) Control devices for rail radio in public transport, available in DABT (compact) and FFBG (high-performance) variants with graphic displays and membrane keyboards, designed for vehicle-mounted operation in driver cabs.
• PMR Radio Basis Station Professional Mobile Radio base stations for analog and digital (DMR) professional mobile radio systems used in industrial facilities, power plants, and offshore platforms.
• Netzwerk Management System (NMS) Network management system for DMR radio systems using SNMP agent technology, providing administrative functions for DMRCOM management, monitoring, and configuration through a standard web browser interface.
• Planung & Projektierung (Planning & Project Design) Project planning and execution services for complex communication systems, including consultation, requirements specification support, on-site project management, and system design.
• Funkversorgung (Radio Coverage Planning) Radio network planning services including coverage determination, optimal transmitter site selection, interference area analysis, and link budget calculation using computer-aided field prediction and on-site measurements.
• Inbetriebnahme & Support (Commissioning & Support) System integration and commissioning services including assembly, installation, system integration support, and final system assembly with comprehensive testing.
• Training Technical training programs for customer personnel on radio systems, with customizable training materials and sessions conducted at customer or SCHNOOR locations.
• Service & Wartung (Service & Maintenance) Comprehensive service offerings including software/hardware maintenance, software updates, repair services, remote and hotline support, spare parts management, and 24/7 premium hotline options. Offered as annual flat-rate or per-incident pricing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 projects successfully implemented since founding in 1990
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• TELETEAMET A/S (Denmark)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025TELETEAMET A/S (Denmark) became part of SBU Public Safety in 2025, expanding the international presence and capabilities of the SBU Public Safety division within which SCHNOOR operates.
• PMeV (Professioneller Mobilfunk e.V.)minorOthersSCHNOOR is a member of PMeV (Professioneller Mobilfunk e.V.), the professional mobile radio industry association in Germany. Membership indicates industry engagement and alignment with sector standards and developments.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rohde & Schwarz: German technology group with a professional mobile radio division producing TETRA base stations, network analytics, and cybersecurity for mission-critical communications. Directly comparable as a German incumbent in the same standards space.
• Motorola Solutions: Global leader in mission-critical communications including TETRA (DIMETRA), ASTRO P25, and broadband solutions for public safety and enterprise. Operates broadly across all four verticals Schnoor serves but at vastly greater scale.
• Airbus Secure Communications: Provides TETRA (Tetrapol/TETRA), Tactilon, and broadband mission-critical solutions for public safety, transportation, and defense. Direct competitor in BOS-grade radio infrastructure across Europe.
• JVCKENWOOD: Through its EF Johnson, Kirisun, and Radio Activity brands, JVCKENWOOD manufactures professional LMR/DMR/P25/TETRA radios and infrastructure for public safety and commercial customers — comparable in product portfolio.
• Siemens Mobility: Major rail communications and signaling provider, including GSM-R/FRMCS infrastructure. Comparable to Schnoor's Transport & Traffic rail radio products at much larger scale and broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Funkwerk: German specialist in professional mobile radio, transportation communications, and industrial wireless solutions. Highly comparable mid-sized German competitor to Schnoor across PMR, rail, and industrial verticals.
• DAMM Cellular Systems: Danish manufacturer of TETRA and broadband (LTE) infrastructure for mission-critical communications, with strong focus on public safety, rail, and utilities. Comparable to Schnoor in TETRA base station offerings and European footprint.
• Hytera Communications: Global manufacturer of professional mobile radio (PMR), DMR, and TETRA equipment serving public safety, transportation, and industrial customers. Directly comparable to Schnoor across DMR/TETRA base stations and dispatch solutions.
• Bartec: German specialist in industrial communication, explosion-proof radio equipment, and professional mobile radio for hazardous/industrial environments. Directly comparable in the Industry & Energy vertical.
• Frequentis: Austrian-headquartered specialist in mission-critical communications for public safety, defense, and transportation (rail/air traffic). Closely comparable to Schnoor in dispatcher, voice recording, and control room solutions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 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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