ScanDiesel

What ScanDiesel does

ScanDiesel GmbH, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Bremen, Germany, is a privately held general importer and value-added distributor of diesel and gas engines, hybrid propulsion systems, control technology, and genuine spare parts for the marine, industrial, and power generation sectors. The company operates as the exclusive DACH-region channel for leading international engine brands — Scania, AGCO POWER, Mitsubishi, MAN, HMG, ScandiNAOS, ComAp, and GAC (Governors America Corp) — and complements this distribution franchise with in-house engineering that marinizes base engines for EU Stage V and IMO Tier II/III compliance, plus proprietary variable-speed gensets and range extenders that form the core of its hybrid drive offerings. Beyond hardware, ScanDiesel supplies ComAp control/automation systems and GAC speed governors/actuators, integrating DOC/DPF/SCR aftertreatment into complete propulsion packages; named reference customers include HADAG (Hamburg hybrid ferries), WSA Rhein, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, Fugro, and undisclosed biogas operators.

The company's revenue model is a mix of one-time equipment sales (new engines, spare parts, exchange parts) and professional services (engineering/development, repair and maintenance with 24/7 partner-backed support, and product training). Pricing is quote-based and contract-structured rather than transactional, reflecting the customized nature of each propulsion or power generation solution. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales executed through direct channels from Bremen headquarters and a partner network spanning Germany (August Storm, Wulf Johannsen, WJ POWER, WJ TECH) and the Netherlands (Koedood Marine Group). The company ships roughly 1,000 engines annually and has delivered over 12,999 cumulative units since founding, supported by a 24-person team and ISO 9001/ISO 14001 certifications. ScanDiesel is management-owned, with Managing Directors Rainer Dierks and Jan-Willem Storm, and has no disclosed external equity, debt, or M&A activity.

Name

ScanDiesel

Legal name

ScanDiesel GmbH

Website

https://scandiesel.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ScanDiesel is a Bremen-based general importer and distributor of marine, industrial, and power-generation engines from leading brands (Scania, Mitsubishi, MAN, AGCO POWER), with in-house hybrid systems, engineering, and a DACH/Netherlands partner service network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine and Industrial Engine Distribution

NAICS

Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Branded Fuels Wholesaling & Jobber Distribution (EUALAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Battery & EV/Hybrid Preventive Maintenance (Battery Health/High-Voltage Inspection) (TLAKAGAJ)

Keywords

• Marine engine distribution
• Industrial power generation
• Hybrid propulsion systems
• Combined heat power units
• Engine spare parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engine Sales: Sale of new diesel and gas engines from international brands (Scania, Mitsubishi, MAN, AGCO POWER, HMG, ScandiNAOS) for marine, industrial, and power generation applications. Includes propulsion systems, generator sets, and range extenders.
2. Spare Parts & Exchange Parts: Supply of genuine spare parts and exchange/alternator parts for all products in the portfolio. Original parts and certified equivalent quality parts.
3. Engineering & Development Services: Customized solutions development from prototypes to series-ready products. Engineering support from concept to implementation for propulsion system design.
4. Repair & Maintenance Services: Repair services, maintenance & inspection, on-site service, and 24/7 support through partner network for engines of various manufacturers.
5. Training Services: Product training for Scania, Mitsubishi, and AGCO engines. Training provided on-site, at sea, or in Antarctica.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ScanDiesel is a Bremen-based general importer and technical distributor of diesel and gas engines for marine, industrial, and combined heat and power (CHP) applications, representing brands such as Scania, AGCO POWER, Mitsubishi, MAN, and HMG. The company complements this distribution business with in-house engineering and production of hybrid drive systems and range extenders, and delivers supporting services including application engineering, customer training, and lifetime repair and maintenance.

Product overview

ScanDiesel is a general importer and distributor of marine engines, industrial power units, and combined heat and power systems based in Bremen, Germany. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of diesel engines (Scania, Mitsubishi, AGCO Power, MAN), gas engines (HMG series for natural gas/biogas/hydrogen), and hybrid propulsion systems manufactured in-house. The product lineup also includes control and automation technology (ComAp controllers and displays, GAC speed governors and actuators), spare parts, and alternative drive solutions. Services encompass engineering and development, product training, repair/maintenance, and warranty support. The company operates across maritime, inland shipping, industrial, and power generation sectors, delivering approximately 1,000 engines annually through partners in the DACH region and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diesel Engines (Scania, AGCO POWER, Mitsubishi, MAN)
• HMG Gas Engines
• Hybrid Systems and Range Extenders
• ComAp Control & Automation Technology
• GAC Control Solutions
• Spare Parts
• Alternative Drive Solutions
• Engineering & Development Services
• Training Services
• Repair & Maintenance Services

Quantifiable outcome

• ~1,000 engines delivered annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• August Storm GmbH & Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorService partner location in Spelle, Germany providing repair and maintenance services for marine, heating power, and industrial applications. Part of the STORM group offering 24/7 support.
• Wulf Johannsen KG GmbH & Co.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorService partner location in Kiel, Germany for marine and heating power applications. Part of STORM group.
• Koedood Marine GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner location in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, Netherlands for marine and professional shipping applications. Brands: Mitsubishi, Scania.
• ScaniacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary brand partnership for diesel and gas engines, hybrid systems, and generator sets. ScanDiesel serves as general importer for German-speaking region.
• MitsubishicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partnership for industrial powertrain solutions including S6, S12, S16 engines. ScanDiesel serves as authorized distributor.
• MANcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partnership for marine and industrial engines including D2676, D2868, D2862, D3872 models.
• AGCO POWERcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partnership for industrial engines including 74 LFEN-M/MG models with EU Stage V certification.
• HMG (HMG Gas Motors)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partnership for gas engines (HMG 320, 434, 634, 645) based on AGCO Power base engines for Lambda-1 naturally aspirated operation.
• ComApcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for control and automation solutions including InteliDrive DCU Marine, InteliVision displays, and power management systems.
• GAC (Governors America Corporation)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for control solutions including electronic controllers, speed governors, actuators, and sensors for combustion engines and generators.
• ScandiNAOSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partnership for Enmar engines as part of ScandiNAOS group.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rolls-Royce Power Systems (MTU): Manufacturer of MTU engines and complete propulsion systems for marine, rail, infrastructure, and power generation. Comparable to ScanDiesel because it serves the same European marine and industrial customer base with high-performance engines and hybrid drive systems.
• Cummins: US-headquartered global manufacturer of diesel and gas engines for marine, industrial, power generation, and rail. Comparable to ScanDiesel's product range across multiple verticals, though Cummins sells directly as an OEM rather than as a multi-brand distributor.
• Wärtsilä: Finnish global OEM of marine engines, hybrid propulsion, and energy storage systems. Comparable to ScanDiesel because it serves the same maritime and power-generation customers with engines and hybrid solutions, though at vastly larger scale and with direct manufacturing rather than distribution.
• MAN Energy Solutions: Major German OEM of marine and industrial engines (including the D2676, D2868, D2862, D3872 series that ScanDiesel distributes). A relevant peer because it is both an incumbent in the same product category and a key supplier to ScanDiesel, competing and partnering simultaneously.
• Volvo Penta: Swedish OEM of marine and industrial engines with strong presence in leisure, commercial marine, and power generation. Comparable because it sells directly into the same European maritime and industrial customer base that ScanDiesel serves through its distributed brands.
• Caterpillar Marine: Marine and industrial engine division of Caterpillar, producing propulsion and auxiliary engines for commercial marine, offshore, and power generation. Comparable to ScanDiesel's portfolio of large-bore marine and industrial engines distributed under the Cat brand.

Emerging players

• Corvus Energy: Norway-based supplier of battery energy storage systems for marine hybrid and zero-emission propulsion. Comparable to ScanDiesel because both target the maritime hybrid-propulsion opportunity, though Corvus focuses on the battery-storage component while ScanDiesel integrates combustion-engine range extenders with electric drives.

Direct peers

• Hybrid Marine Ltd: UK-based specialist in marine hybrid and diesel-electric propulsion systems. Comparable to ScanDiesel's in-house hybrid range-extender and variable-speed genset offering, serving a similar European niche of commercial and professional shipping operators transitioning toward hybrid propulsion.
• Deutz AG: German manufacturer of diesel, gas, and electric drive systems for marine, industrial, and power-generation applications. Comparable to ScanDiesel in market segments served and mid-market scale, though Deutz is an OEM rather than a multi-brand distributor.
• Barrus: UK-based distributor and integrator of marine engines, including Yanmar, Mercury, and other international brands. Comparable to ScanDiesel because it operates the same multi-brand engine-distribution and integration model for maritime customers, differing mainly by geographic focus (UK vs DACH).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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