BeachTech

What BeachTech does

BeachTech, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Germany, is the professional beach cleaning machine brand of Kässbohrer Geländefahrzeug AG. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes a portfolio of nine models of sand-screening equipment spanning walk-behind units, tractor-towed machines (BeachTech 1000, 2500, 3000), and self-propelled ride-on cleaners (BeachTech 5500), all built around Rotary Screen Technology with vibration-based sand sieving. Differentiated features include a patented compound sieve belt that does not stretch, a 2-band sieve system achieving up to 30,000 m²/hour area coverage and 30 cm cleaning depth, a 3-wheel self-propelled design with 0-degree turning radius, and a recent CAN-Bus hydraulic control system with waterproof display introduced on the 2026 BeachTech 3000 Facelift. BeachTech also retains the Cherrington brand as a sub-line for replacement parts covering legacy model series.

BeachTech's commercial model is a sales-led, equipment-manufacturing business targeting horizontal customer segments. Primary buyers are municipalities and beach cleaning service providers; secondary segments include equestrian facilities, playground operators, and agricultural/turf-farm operations requiring sand destoning or seedbed preparation. Revenue is generated through one-time heavy equipment sales and recurring replacement parts and aftermarket service. Pricing is quote-based with no public list prices, and products are distributed through a worldwide network of local sales and service partners, with customers routed to dealers via website contact forms and a dedicated parts e-shop. The company maintains an active marketing presence across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn, and pursues strategic visibility through partnerships such as the FLENS StrandGut-Aktion, which has targeted 60 million m² of Schleswig-Holstein beach cleaning since 2016.

BeachTech operates as a sub-brand within the privately-held Kässbohrer diversified industrial group, alongside sister brands PistenBully (snow grooming), SnowSat (satellite fleet management), PowerBully (tracked utility vehicles), ProAcademy (training), and K COMPOSITES. The brand serves markets across Germany, the United States, Puerto Rico, and Spain with an explicit global distribution footprint claim, and continues to invest in product modernization and regulatory compliance (e.g., EU Type Approval under Regulation 167/2013).

Name

BeachTech

Legal name

Kässbohrer Geländefahrzeug AG

Website

https://beach-tech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BeachTech, founded in 1991, is a German manufacturer of professional beach and sand cleaning machines (walk-behind, tractor-towed, and self-propelled) serving municipalities, beach cleaning service providers, equestrian facilities, agricultural operations, and playground operators via a global distribution and parts network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beach Cleaning Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment (IMAHALAB)

Keywords

• Beach cleaning machines
• Sand sieving equipment
• Rotary screen technology
• Tractor-towed cleaners
• Self-propelled beach cleaners

Headquarters

HQ city

Laupheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heavy Equipment Sales: Sale of professional beach cleaning machines including self-propelled, towed, and walk-behind models to municipalities, service providers, resorts, and agricultural operations.
2. Replacement Parts & Aftermarket: Extensive replacement parts catalog for BeachTech and Cherrington branded machines, including parts diagrams and ordering systems for various model series.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BeachTech manufactures and sells professional beach cleaning machines using Rotary Screen Technology with vibration-based sand sieving and collection systems. The portfolio includes self-propelled, tractor-towed, and walk-behind models designed for beach cleaning, equestrian arena maintenance, agricultural land preparation, and playground surface maintenance. The company also offers replacement parts under the Cherrington sub-brand for legacy models.

Product overview

BeachTech is a manufacturer of professional beach and sand cleaning equipment, established in 1991 and part of Kässbohrer AG. The product portfolio consists of four core self-propelled and tractor-towed beach cleaner models (BeachTech 1000, 2500, 3000, 5500) designed for beaches, riding arenas, agricultural areas, playgrounds, and water treatment basins. The machines use rotary screen technology to sieve sand and remove debris including cigarette butts, glass, stones, plastics, seaweed, and oil. Cherrington serves as a sub-brand for replacement parts covering legacy Cherrington models. The portfolio offers working widths ranging from 1,250 mm to 2,500 mm and area capacities up to 30,000 m²/h depending on model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BeachTech: Professional beach cleaning machines including self-propelled, tractor-towed, and walk-behind models for beach, equestrian, agricultural, and sports surface cleaning applications.

Products and services

• BeachTech 1000 Compact tractor-towed beach cleaner for small-scale beach, arena, and seedbed cleaning applications. Features vibrating screen technology with 1,250 mm working width, 0.4 m³ collection capacity, and requires 30-45 HP tractor with 540 rpm PTO.
• BeachTech 2500 Tractor-towed beach cleaner with patented composite screen belt technology, 2,500 mm working width, up to 30,000 m²/h area capacity, 2.8 m³ collection bin, and depth capability up to 30 cm. Features pickup roller with spring tines for screen, rake, and mix technology.
• BeachTech 3000 (Facelift) Heavy-duty tractor-towed beach cleaner with 2-band screening system, 4.7 m³ total load capacity (0.7 m³ collection bin plus 4.0 m³ tipping trough), up to 30,000 m²/h area capacity, depth capability up to 30 cm. Functions as both beach cleaner and transport vehicle. The Facelift version includes EU Type Approval per Regulation 167/2013 for simplified registration in Europe.
• BeachTech 5500 Self-propelled ride-on beach cleaner with 3-wheel design enabling 0-degree turning radius. Features 1,600 mm working width, 1.5 m³ collection capacity, up to 19,000 m²/h area capacity, 15 cm depth, air-conditioned ROPS-certified cab, and Deutz turbodiesel engine (55 kW/74 HP). Ideal for narrow accesses and maneuvering around sun loungers and showers.
• Cherrington Replacement Parts Replacement parts brand for Cherrington beach cleaner models, covering models 440, 740-750, 800, 900, 950, 3000, 4000, 4500, 4600, 4700, 5000, 5450, and 5500 with comprehensive parts catalogs and chassis number documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Flächenleistung bis zu 30.000 m²/h (Area coverage up to 30,000 m²/h)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Flensburger Brauerei (FLENS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016FLENS StrandGut-Aktion partnership since 2016. BeachTech 'Marina' machine operates as part of FLENS sustainability initiative to clean beaches along Schleswig-Holstein coast, targeting 60 million m². Partnership combines beach cleaning technology with FLENS brand visibility for environmental awareness.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• PistenBully (Kässbohrer): Sister brand of BeachTech under Kässbohrer Geländefahrzeug AG, manufacturing snow grooming vehicles. Comparable in terms of engineering capabilities, dealer network, and customer profile (resort and municipal operators), though serving a different surface.

Emerging players

• Holder: German manufacturer of specialized municipal and grounds-care vehicles, including compact tractor platforms. Its municipal customer base and dealer network overlap with BeachTech's core market segments.
• Smithco: Manufacturer of turf and sand maintenance equipment for golf courses and sports facilities. The sand-related portion of its portfolio competes with BeachTech's equestrian arena and playground use cases.

Broad incumbents

• Tennant Company: US-based manufacturer of industrial and outdoor cleaning equipment. Comparable in serving municipalities and large facility operators, with overlap in outdoor surface maintenance categories.
• Komptech: European manufacturer of industrial screening, shredding, and separation equipment. While broader in scope, its screening technology overlaps with BeachTech's rotary screen sieving approach and serves similar industrial/commercial waste-handling customers.
• Vermeer Corporation: Manufacturer of industrial and agricultural equipment, including specialized terrain and ground-engagement machines. Comparable in targeting government, agricultural, and industrial customers with purpose-built heavy equipment.
• Kärcher: Global leader in cleaning technology with a strong industrial and municipal equipment portfolio. While primarily known for pressure washing and wet cleaning, its municipal and outdoor cleaning segment overlaps with BeachTech's beach maintenance customer base.
• Hako: German manufacturer of industrial and municipal cleaning machines, sweepers, and grounds-care equipment. Comparable in terms of B2B/B2G sales channels and customer overlap with municipalities and service providers.
• Doppstadt: German manufacturer of mobile environmental technology, including screening machines and wind sifters. Its product line extends BeachTech's sifting-based cleaning concept into broader industrial waste and material separation applications.

Direct peers

• H. Barber & Sons: Long-standing US-based manufacturer of beach cleaning equipment (Barber sand cleaners), competing directly with BeachTech in both municipal and private beach cleaning markets. Comparable product configuration (tractor-towed screens) and target customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/beachtech
• Facebookfacebook.com/BeachTechWorld
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/beach-tech-corp
• Instagraminstagram.com/beachtechworld
• Xx.com/BeachTechWorld

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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