SKP

Name

SKP

Legal name

SKP GmbH

Website

https://skp-gmbh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mühlacker

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cleaning Machine Sales: Sale of tent cleaning machines including PR, EC, QM, RC, TA series for fabric cleaning, BR series for wall/panel cleaning, and AP series for special machines.
2. Service and Maintenance: After-sales services including spare parts, repair, and maintenance services to ensure optimal operation and availability.
3. Consumables and Care Products: Sale of care products and SKP Repair supplies for ongoing maintenance of cleaning equipment.
4. Used Equipment: Resale of refurbished/used cleaning machines. SKP mentions high resale value for their machines and can facilitate resale of used equipment.
5. Software Solutions: SKPident software and hardware for inventory management with RFID technology for rental operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SKP GmbH develops, manufactures, and sells professional cleaning machines for tent tarpaulins, covers, fabrics, side walls, panels, and tent aluminum, organized into multiple product series (PR, EC, QM, RC, TA, BR, AP). The portfolio is complemented by the SKPident RFID-based inventory management system, the Tentmaster 2 automated tarpaulin insertion system, care products, used machines, and after-sales repair, spare parts, and maintenance services. All systems are 100% developed and produced in-house at the company's Mühlacker headquarters in Germany and sold to tent manufacturers, rental companies, contract cleaners, and military customers worldwide.

Product overview

SKP GmbH is a German company specializing in professional tent cleaning systems. The product portfolio is organized as a comprehensive cleaning solution ecosystem comprising: (1) Core cleaning machines organized by series - PR, EC, QM, RC, and TA series for cleaning tent tarpaulins and fabrics, plus BR series for wall and panel cleaning, and AP series for special machines; (2) Add-on modules including SKPident (RFID-based material identification system with hardware, software, and SKPident Ready) and Tentmaster 2 (automated tarpaulin entry system requiring only three operators); (3) Secondary offerings including used machines and care products (cleaning supplies and SKP care wax); and (4) Services including repair and maintenance. All products are 100% developed and manufactured in Germany at the Mühlacker headquarters, with in-house construction, production, programming, and testing capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SKPident: RFID-based inventory management system that identifies tarpaulin materials with a single click using RFID technology, offering numerous advantages for rental operations.
• Tentmaster 2
• SKP Repair

Products and services

• PR Series Cleaning Machine Professional cleaning machine for tent tarpaulins and fabrics, part of SKP's PR series for industrial-grade fabric cleaning in the events business. Designed for tent manufacturers, rental companies, and cleaning service providers.
• EC Series Cleaning Machine Professional cleaning machine for tent tarpaulins and fabrics, part of SKP's EC series product line for industrial-grade fabric cleaning in the events business.
• QM Series Cleaning Machine Professional cleaning machine for tent tarpaulins and fabrics, part of SKP's QM series product line for industrial-grade fabric cleaning in the events business.
• RC Series Cleaning Machine (including RC2200 Large Drum) Drum-based professional cleaning machine for tent tarpaulins and fabrics. The RC2200 model features 50% increased drum capacity versus the RC1400, programmable washing cycles, a heat-retaining plastic drum, and an efficient rinsing cycle, delivering material-friendly high-capacity cleaning.
• TA Series Cleaning Machine Professional cleaning machine for tent tarpaulins and fabrics, part of SKP's TA series product line for industrial-grade fabric cleaning in the events business.
• BR Series Wall and Panel Cleaning Machine Wall and panel cleaning machine designed for cleaning tent side walls and panel elements as part of SKP's professional cleaning system portfolio for the events business.
• AP Series Special Machines Special cleaning machines for specialized tent cleaning applications beyond standard fabric and wall cleaning, addressing customer-specific or non-standard cleaning requirements.
• SKPident RFID Inventory Management System RFID-based inventory management and material identification system that identifies tent tarpaulins with a single click, offering logistics and tracking advantages for rental operations. Includes hardware components, software, and the SKPident Ready variant.
• Tentmaster 2 Automated Tarpaulin Insertion System Automated tarpaulin insertion system that enables three operators to comfortably, gently, and safely mount large tents, reducing labor requirements and physical strain during tent setup.
• Used Machines (Refurbished Equipment) Pre-owned and refurbished SKP cleaning machines available for purchase, offering a cost-effective entry point for customers and reflecting the high resale value of SKP equipment.
• Care Products (including SKP care wax) Cleaning and maintenance consumables for tent tarpaulins, including SKP care wax used after cleaning to extend material longevity and protect treated fabrics.
• SKP Repair Services Repair services for SKP cleaning machines and systems, complemented by spare parts and maintenance offerings, ensuring optimal operation, availability, and longevity of customer equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% water recirculation through filtration systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ITRS - Industrieverband Technische Textilien-Rolladen-Sonnenschutz e.V.minorOthersGerman industry association for manufacturers and converters in the technical textiles, roller shutters, and sun protection sectors. ITRS is the leading German association for affiliated manufacturers and converters.
• MATRAminorOthersFor decades, MATRA has been a key player in the tent industry, connecting members not only through The Tent Show but also through a multitude of annual events promoting education, innovation, community, and safety.
• Advanced Textiles Association (ATA)minorOthersAssociation offering events, publications, education, networking, commercial resources, and advocacy activities for the textile sector.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Electrolux Professional: Electrolux Professional is a global provider of commercial laundry, food service, and cleaning equipment. It is a broad incumbent in industrial/commercial cleaning machinery with overlapping drum-wash and laundry technology relevant to SKP's offering.
• Nilfisk: Nilfisk is a Danish global manufacturer of professional cleaning equipment for industrial and commercial markets. It is a broad incumbent in industrial cleaning machinery with overlapping product categories and global commercial reach comparable to SKP's market positioning.
• Kärcher: Kärcher is a German global leader in cleaning technology, producing commercial and industrial cleaning machines. It is a broad incumbent in industrial cleaning equipment with overlapping water-management, filtration, and gentle-cleaning technology relevant to SKP's systems.
• Miele Professional: Miele Professional is the commercial/industrial division of Miele, offering commercial laundry, dishwashing, and cleaning equipment to businesses. It is a broad incumbent in industrial cleaning machinery with overlapping drum-wash technology relevant to SKP's RC series.

Direct peers

• Girbau: Girbau is a Spanish manufacturer of industrial and commercial laundry equipment, including heavy-duty washing machines for technical textiles. It is directly comparable to SKP in providing engineered washing solutions for industrial fabric cleaning customers.
• Herbert Kannegiesser GmbH: Kannegiesser is a German industrial laundry technology company producing washing, drying, and material-handling systems. It is directly comparable to SKP in manufacturing heavy-duty industrial washing machinery, with relevant overlap on drum-wash and material-handling engineering.
• Jensen GmbH: Jensen is a German-based manufacturer of industrial laundry and wet-cleaning equipment, including heavy-duty washing systems for technical textiles. It is directly comparable to SKP as both serve industrial fabric/textile cleaning needs with engineered washing machinery.
• Schulthess: Schulthess is a Swiss/German manufacturer of professional washing machines and laundry equipment for commercial and industrial customers. It is directly comparable to SKP in providing engineered drum-wash systems for industrial fabric cleaning applications.
• Bowe Systec: Bowe Systec is a German manufacturer of industrial laundry folding, feeding, and handling systems, plus mail/cleanroom equipment. It is directly comparable to SKP in the industrial laundry and material-handling machinery space, with overlap on the Tentmaster 2 automated handling concept.

Others

• Ecolab: Ecolab is a US-based global leader in water, hygiene, and infection-prevention solutions, including cleaning chemistries and water-filtration systems. It is thematically adjacent to SKP as an ecosystem participant in industrial cleaning chemistry and water management that often co-sells with industrial cleaning equipment makers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TheSKPGMBH
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skp-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/skpgmbh/?hl=de

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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