Albach Maschinenbau

What Albach Maschinenbau does

Albach Maschinenbau AG is a family-owned German manufacturer of forestry machinery, founded in 2006 by brothers Franz and Michael Bachmaier and headquartered in Menning (Vohburg), Upper Bavaria, with production in Langquaid. The company's core product is the Diamant 2000, a self-propelled all-road wood chipper featuring a MAN 790 hp engine, permanent all-wheel drive without cardan shafts, 80 km/h road approval, and a proprietary rotor chipping system producing chips from 9 mm to 60 mm. Over 850 ALBACH chippers have been produced and delivered since founding, and the company holds a market-leading position in self-propelled wood chippers in Germany. The portfolio is extended by the Fällbach felling crane (up to 31.1 m cutting height on a 5-section boom), the TFZ 90 tilt-grapple saw, the Wüst SMC-812 TCR and SMC-812 PTO chipping units distributed under partnership, and an all-terrain transfer trailer capable of moving up to 50 m³ of material in six minutes.

The business sells high-value capital equipment through a hybrid go-to-market model: direct sales organized by German postal code territories for the domestic market, and authorized distribution and service partners in over 25 countries across Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Australia. Revenue streams include new equipment sales, spare parts supply, repair and maintenance services, operator training, and refurbished used machines. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through personalized consultation, with transparent disclosure of operating and service costs prior to purchase. The customer base spans forestry contractors, bioenergy and biomass operators, municipal tree-maintenance services, and agricultural contractors; named reference customer BioDrift AS in Norway has purchased four Diamant 2000 units since 2017.

As of late 2023, the company employed approximately 280 people across its two Bavarian locations, up from over 220 in mid-2022, reflecting organic growth recognized by the Bavaria's Best 50 award in 2022. The company is family-controlled with no external institutional investors; ownership and operational leadership sit with the Bachmaier family, supported by Osman Ölmez on the Board of Management and Hermann Bauch as Chairman of the Supervisory Board. Bachmaier & Co. Maschinenbau GmbH and ALBACH Finanz AG are affiliated entities under the same family umbrella, the former supporting US sales distribution via Sennebogen LLC. Product line compliance milestones include GSR II homologation for the Diamant 2000 achieved in 2025, and a TIMBERSPORTS sponsorship announced for January 2026.

Name

Albach Maschinenbau

Legal name

ALBACH Maschinenbau AG

Website

https://albach-maschinenbau.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Albach Maschinenbau AG is a family-owned German manufacturer of self-propelled wood chippers and forestry machinery, founded in 2006, serving forestry contractors, bioenergy operators, and municipal users across more than 25 countries via a direct and partner-led sales network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Forestry Machinery

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Agricultural & Forestry Vehicles (Harvesters, Forwarders, Skidders) (IMAHAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Roadside/Deck Chipping & Grinding (AFAMAJAB), Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers) (IMACAFAD)

Keywords

• Self-propelled wood chippers
• Forestry machinery
• Felling cranes
• Biomass chippers
• Transfer trailers

Headquarters

HQ city

Menning

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Equipment Sales: Sale of self-propelled wood chippers (Diamant 2000), felling cranes (Fällbach), chipping units (SMC-812 TCR, SMC-812 PTO), felling tongs (TFZ 90), and transfer trailers. These are high-value industrial machinery products sold through direct sales and distribution channels.
2. Spare Parts Supply: Fast, worldwide spare parts supply through established logistics network, including accelerated processing of urgent rush orders.
3. Service and Repair: Repair and maintenance services, customer service center operations, and technical support through service hotline.
4. Driver Training: Operator training programs at production site and on customer machines, covering operation, maintenance, and safety.
5. Used Machines: Refurbished used machines prepared to customer needs, with consulting and sales support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Albach Maschinenbau AG designs, manufactures and sells self-propelled wood chippers, felling cranes, tilt-grapple saws, stationary chipping units and transfer trailers for forestry, bioenergy, municipal and agricultural customers. Its flagship Diamant 2000 is a highway-capable all-road chipper with a MAN 790 hp engine and permanent all-wheel drive. The company complements its machinery portfolio with spare parts supply, repair and maintenance, driver training, custom mechanical engineering, and consulting services.

Product overview

Albach Maschinenbau AG is a family-owned German company specializing in chipper construction and special mechanical engineering solutions since 2006. The product portfolio centers on self-propelled wood chippers, with the Diamant 2000 as the flagship model, complemented by the Fällkran/Fällbach felling crane and Fällzange TFZ 90 tilt-grapple saw. The company also offers Wüst-branded stationary chipping units (SMC-812 TCR and SMC-812 PTO) and the Transfer Trailer for material transport. Supporting services include spare parts, repair and maintenance, driver training, custom mechanical engineering solutions, and consulting and project planning. Products are distributed through over 15 international locations with direct sales and service partners worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diamant 2000 Self-Propelled Wood Chipper Self-propelled all-road wood chipper with permanent all-wheel drive, MAN 790 hp engine, 80 km/h road approval and chipping width of 1,230 mm producing chopped material from 9 mm to 60 mm for forestry, biomass and bioenergy operators.
• Fällkran / Fällbach Felling Crane High-capacity felling crane on a 3-axle Grove GMK3060 chassis with Cummins QSL9 Stage 5 engine, available with a 22.3 m 3-section or 31.1 m 5-section telescopic boom, integrated harvester saw up to 75 kW and all-wheel steering, used for professional tree felling operations.
• Fällzange TFZ 90 Tilt-Grapple Saw 360-degree endless rotating felling tong with integrated saw for handling log diameters up to 700 mm, blade length 900 mm and 20,000 Nm tilt torque, designed for use with the Sennebogen 718 handling excavator.
• Wüst SMC-812 TCR Chipping Unit High-performance chipping unit with 540 HP drive power handling hardwood up to 80 cm diameter, with adjustable cutting length and a large two-part sieve for uniform wood chips, designed for heavy biomass operations.
• Wüst SMC-812 PTO Shaft Chipper PTO shaft chipper requiring 250-350 HP from a tractor, with chain-free drive, cutting length 15-45 mm, infeed size 120 x 80 cm and its own oil supply for continuous operation in any terrain.
• Überladewagen Transfer Trailer All-terrain transfer wagon with a powerful hydraulic blower transferring up to 50 m³ of wood chips and bulk material in just 6 minutes, designed for use across field, forest and public roads.
• Gebrauchtmaschinen Used Machines Refurbished used ALBACH chippers and forestry machines prepared to customer requirements with consulting and sales support.
• Spare Parts Supply Service Fast, worldwide spare parts supply for ALBACH and Wüst machinery, with accelerated processing of urgent rush orders and an established logistics network for fastest transport to customer sites.
• Repair and Maintenance Service Phone-based technical support, repair and preventive maintenance services delivered directly by ALBACH and through its worldwide service partners to maximize machine uptime.
• Driver Training Program Innovative operator training programs delivered at ALBACH's production site in Germany and as individual on-site sessions on customer machines, covering operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Special Solutions Mechanical Engineering Custom mechanical engineering services including self-propelled chippers, special constructions and customized designs developed to customer-specific requirements.
• Consulting and Project Planning Individual project planning and consultation services delivered with worldwide sales partners, helping customers select the right machine configuration from ALBACH's modular product range.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 850 ALBACH chippers produced and delivered since 2006
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Bachmaier & Co. Maschinenbau GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBachmaier & Co. Maschinenbau GmbH is a closely related company within the Bachmaier corporate family. It shares the same address as ALBACH Maschinenbau AG in Vohburg-Menning and handles local US sales distribution through Sennebogen LLC. It is listed alongside ALBACH Maschinenbau AG and ALBACH Finanz AG as a data controller in privacy notices, indicating a shared corporate structure.
• Bachmaier LandtechnikcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBachmaier Landtechnik is the partner company that developed the TFZ 90 360° tilt-grapple saw. The product is listed as being developed by this partner and sold through ALBACH's distribution network.
• LMT-Bugl GmbHmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLMT-Bugl GmbH serves as the authorized ALBACH distributor for Austria (excluding Tyrol and Vorarlberg). Contact: Christian Bugl, +43-676-4781300.
• Wüst Maschinen- und Fahrzeugbau AGmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWüst Maschinen- und Fahrzeugbau AG (CH-3537 Eggiwil, Switzerland) serves as the authorized ALBACH distributor for Switzerland, also distributing the Wüst SMC product line. Contact: Peter Gehrig.
• Forestal Service KGmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorForestal Service KG (39040 Kurtatsch, Italy) handles ALBACH sales and service in Italy, including contacts Karl Thaler (Sales Manager), Josef Pupp (Sales), Simon Pichler (After Sales), and Dietmar Pichler (Spare Parts).
• K A Agri LTDmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorK A Agri LTD (Welshpool, Powys, UK) serves as the ALBACH distributor for the United Kingdom. Contact: Karl Lewis, Managing Director.
• Bailey's Inc.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBailey's Inc. (Woodland, CA 95776, USA) serves as a local ALBACH sales partner covering Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming. Contact: Jim Haas.
• SENNEBOGEN LLCmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSENNEBOGEN LLC (Stanley, NC 28164, USA) serves as the ALBACH sales partner for the rest of the USA (outside the Bailey's territory). Contact: Greg Roberts.
• DAHO GT., CO., LTD.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDAHO GT., CO., LTD. (Seoul, Republic of Korea) serves as the ALBACH distributor for the Republic of Korea, with contacts Kyunhee Suk (Management) and Hyejeong Kwon.
• DAHO RNP CO., LTD.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDAHO RNP CO., LTD. (Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea) also represents ALBACH in the Republic of Korea alongside DAHO GT., with contacts Myeonghwa Yoo and Dami Rho.
• ROWIDAT GmbHminorOthersROWIDAT GmbH (Munich, Germany) provides data protection officer services for ALBACH Maschinenbau AG. The DPO is Herr Robert Winkler, c/o ROWIDAT GmbH.
• UAB Domingos prekybaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUAB Domingos prekyba (Vilnius, Lithuania) serves as ALBACH's distribution and service partner for Lithuania, with contacts Giedrius Morkunas (Sales) and Mindaugas Peciulis/Tomas Kepalas (Service/Parts).
• SIA TraktoriemminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSIA Traktoriem (Marupes nov, Latvia) serves as ALBACH's distribution partner for Latvia, with contact Jánis Bérzkalns.
• ScanBalt Crane OÜminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScanBalt Crane OÜ (Harjumaa, Estonia) serves as ALBACH's distribution partner for Estonia, with contacts Risto Kippasto (Sales) and Andres Vahtramäe (After-Sales).
• Timber TeamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTimber Team (Bagn, Norway) serves as ALBACH's distribution partner for Norway alongside direct contact Werner Ibler from Germany.
• Johs. Mertz A/SminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJohs. Mertz A/S (Faxe, Denmark) serves as ALBACH's distribution partner for Denmark, with contacts Steen Nielsen (Sales) and Jan Jensen (Service).
• HillTrade Service GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHillTrade Service GmbH (Porta Westfalica, Germany) serves ALBACH sales in the Netherlands and Luxembourg, with contacts Marco Hillbrand and Daniel Frehe.
• ROPA FranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorROPA France (Golancourt, France) serves ALBACH distribution in Belgium and France, with contacts Gautier Deray (Commercial Director) and Gregory Dorey (Technical Sales).
• Sunnerby Jord & Skog ABminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSunnerby Jord & Skog AB (Vrigstad, Sweden) serves as ALBACH's distribution partner for Sweden, with contact Per Carlsson.
• Profiagrar doominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfiagrar doo (Sirig, Serbia) serves as ALBACH's distribution partner for Serbia, with contact Timo Müller.
• Profiagrar d.o.ominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfiagrar d.o.o (Vukovar, Croatia) serves as ALBACH's distribution partner for Croatia, with a service center in Čepin.
• Printheri Matbaa Makina ve Malzemeleri İth. İhr. A.ŞminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrintheri (Esenyurt/Istanbul, Turkey) serves as ALBACH's distribution partner for Turkey and Azerbaijan, with contact Ramazan Yildiz.
• Reparoservis spol. s r.o.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReparoservis spol. s r.o. (Praha 10, Czech Republic) serves as ALBACH's distribution partner for Hungary, with contact Miroslav Klásek.
• Ropa Polska Sp. z o.o.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRopa Polska Sp. z o.o. (Źródła, Poland) serves as ALBACH's distribution partner for Poland, with contact Łukasz Zdziennicki.
• Global Service Partner NetworkmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorALBACH maintains a worldwide network of service and spare parts partners alongside its sales network. This includes customer service centers and spare parts supply in all countries where ALBACH distributes its products, with support also available directly from headquarters in Germany.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Doppstadt: Doppstadt manufactures shredders, chippers, and screening machines for forestry, biomass, and recycling applications. Comparable to ALBACH in core chipping technology, target customers (forestry contractors, biomass operators), and German manufacturing heritage, with overlapping chipper product lines.
• Jenz GmbH: Jenz is a German manufacturer of mobile and stationary wood chippers, biomass processors, and chipper trucks for forestry, landscaping, and bioenergy. Directly comparable to ALBACH as a competing German-built chipper specialist serving the same forestry and bioenergy customers with overlapping product categories.
• Heizohack: Heizohack is a German manufacturer of wood chippers for professional forestry, landscaping, and biomass use. Closely comparable to ALBACH in product type (chipper-focused range), customer base (forestry/landscaping contractors), and distribution model (specialized dealer network across Europe).
• Morbark: Morbark manufactures tree care, forestry, and biomass chippers and grinders, including industrial chipper and grinder lines for the bioenergy market. Comparable to ALBACH in targeting biomass terminals and forestry contractors, with significant overlap in the self-propelled chipper category.
• Bandit Industries: Bandit Industries is a US-based manufacturer of hand-fed and self-propelled wood chippers, stump grinders, and related forestry equipment. Comparable to ALBACH as a chipper specialist serving professional forestry and biomass customers, with self-propelled chipper models in their range.

Broad incumbents

• Vermeer Corporation: Vermeer is a large US-based industrial and agricultural equipment manufacturer offering wood chippers, horizontal grinders, and forestry equipment alongside construction and environmental products. Overlaps with ALBACH in forestry chipping solutions but is broader in portfolio and serves additional end markets.
• Komatsu Forest: Komatsu Forest is a Swedish-headquartered forestry machine manufacturer (part of Komatsu Ltd.) producing harvesters, forwarders, and felling heads. Comparable to ALBACH's Fällkran/Fällzange felling products and shared end customer base, but with a much broader global footprint and larger R&D resources.
• Ponsse Plc: Ponsse is a Finnish manufacturer of cut-to-length forestry machines including harvesters, forwarders, and felling heads. Comparable to ALBACH in forestry end market and German/European distribution overlap, but Ponsse focuses on harvester-forwarder systems rather than chipping.

Emerging players

• Sennebogen: Sennebogen is a German manufacturer of material handlers and cranes used in forestry, scrap, and port applications. Notably, Sennebogen is also ALBACH's distribution partner for the US market, indicating both partnership and partial product overlap in material-handling equipment serving forestry customers.
• Wüst Maschinen- und Fahrzeugbau AG: Wüst is a Swiss manufacturer of wood chippers (SMC line) that ALBACH distributes and integrates. Product line overlaps with ALBACH's Wüst-branded SMC-812 TCR/PTO chipping units, making Wüst both a partner and a partial competitor in stationary chipping equipment for forestry and agricultural use.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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