What Gebr. Frerichmann does

Gebr. Frerichmann GmbH is a German owner-managed family business (GmbH) founded in August 1945, specializing in crane technology (Antriebs- und Fördertechnik) and electric motor services for industrial customers. The company operates two facilities in Iserlohn-Letmathe (headquarters, Hagener Str. 164) and Werdohl, employing 40 staff (36 employees plus 4 apprentices) distributed across service, workshop, and office operations. Its core offering spans the full lifecycle of industrial crane and motor systems: new crane installations (bridge cranes, V-profile cranes, wall and column slewing cranes, KBK modular systems, and Demag hoists up to 50 tonnes), preventive maintenance and emergency repair, modernization and retrofitting, spare parts supply (including obsolete Demag series), electric motor repair and rewinding in proprietary anchor winding workshops (Ankerwickelei), computer-aided dynamic balancing, and qualified safety inspections per BetrSichV2015 and DGUV regulations.

The underlying technology base is electromechanical and craft-based rather than digital. Key technical capabilities include in-house motor repair workshops with anchor winding capabilities, computer-aided dynamic balancing of rotors and fans, specialized drying and testing procedures for moisture-damaged motors, and Demag-certified processes for authorized repairs and new system installations. A 24/7 service hotline and field service technicians provide on-site response, supported by the company's own logistics fleet for pickup and delivery. The company holds multiple sector certifications: certified Demag partner since 2007, Gütegemeinschaft Kranservice e.V. membership with RAL-Gütezeichen, DGZfP non-destructive testing certification, DGUV V52/V53 crane and V3 electrical inspection credentials, and membership in the Fachverband elektrotechnischer Handwerke.

The business model is a hybrid of one-time equipment sales (new crane systems, new motor deliveries from manufacturers including WEG, ABB, Siemens, VEM) and recurring professional services (maintenance, inspections, repair, modernization). Revenue is generated without restrictive long-term maintenance contracts, offering flexibility that appeals to industrial clients. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and quotes are provided free of charge. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting regional industrial manufacturing clients in North Rhine-Westphalia, with Germany-wide delivery capability for new motors and select overseas spare parts shipments. The company is led by Klaus Frerichmann (owner-managing director, second generation) and Henning Höfner (managing director), with no external investors or parent company structure.

Name

Gebr. Frerichmann

Legal name

Gebr. Frerichmann GmbH

Website

https://frerichmann.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gebr. Frerichmann GmbH is a German family-owned industrial service company founded in 1945, providing crane technology, electric motor repair, modernization, spare parts, and certified safety inspections to regional industrial manufacturing clients across North Rhine-Westphalia from two workshops in Iserlohn and Werdohl.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Crane and Motor Services

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Crane & Hoist Installation, Inspection & Maintenance Services (IMAHAJAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Crane & Hoist Components (Wire Rope, Chain, Drums, Sheaves, Motors, Controls) (IMAHAJAK), Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE), Cranes, Hoists & Rigging Equipment MRO (Mobile/Tower Cranes, Winches) (TLAKAHAE)

Keywords

• Industrial crane systems
• Crane maintenance services
• Electric motor repair
• Drive technology services
• Material handling equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Iserlohn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Crane Systems Sales and Installation: New crane systems (Neuanlagen) configuration, installation, and commissioning including bridge cranes, wall and column slewing cranes, and KBK crane kit systems. Revenue generated from equipment sales, customization, and installation services as a certified Demag partner.
2. Crane and Equipment Service/Maintenance: Preventive maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of crane systems, roller shutters, and electrical systems. Service is provided without restrictive maintenance contracts, offering flexibility for customers.
3. Spare Parts Supply: Supply of Demag spare parts from stock or direct delivery from Demag headquarters in Wetter (30km away). Includes parts for older model series, discontinued products, and obsolete equipment including K-Zug and P-Zug hoists.
4. Motor Repair and Overhaul: Repair and rewinding services for electric motors, transformers, and pumps in proprietary anchor winding workshops (Ankerwickelei). Includes emergency repairs, night shifts when needed, and on-site repair support.
5. New Motor Delivery: Sales of new three-phase standard motors from major manufacturers (Demag, WEG, ABB, ATB, Elektrim, Siemens, VEM). As WEG sales partner, offers broad product spectrum with special configurations available.
6. Safety and Compliance Inspections: Qualified inspection and testing services for crane systems, load handling equipment, roller shutters, electrical systems, ladders, and shelving per DGUV regulations and BetrSichV2015. Includes documentation through inspection reports and computer-aided evaluations.
7. Modernization and Retrofitting: Upgrade and modernization of existing crane systems with innovative technology including variable frequency drives, ergonomic radio controls, and anti-pendulum controls. Enables load capacity upgrades and compliance with latest safety regulations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gebr. Frerichmann GmbH supplies Demag-branded crane systems (bridge cranes, V-profile cranes, wall and column slewing cranes, KBK modular crane kits, rope hoists, and electric chain hoists) and three-phase electric motors (WEG, ABB, Siemens, VEM, etc.) to industrial customers. The company also delivers a full lifecycle of services including new installations, modernization, preventive maintenance, emergency repair, spare parts supply, motor rewinding, computer-aided dynamic balancing, and certified safety inspections per German DGUV/BetrSichV regulations, all executed through in-house workshops in Iserlohn and Werdohl and a company-owned logistics fleet.

Product overview

Gebr. Frerichmann GmbH offers a comprehensive portfolio of crane technology products and industrial services. The core product line centers on Demag-branded crane systems including bridge cranes, V-profile cranes, wall and column slewing cranes, and the modular KBK crane building block system. Hoisting equipment includes Demag rope hoists (DMR series up to 50 tonnes), electric chain hoists (DC-Com and DC-Pro series), and wind mill drive trolleys (up to 170 tonnes). The company also supplies three-phase motors from multiple manufacturers including WEG (as authorized distributor), ABB, ATB, SIEMENS, and VEM. Services encompass the complete lifecycle: new installations, modernization and upgrades, preventive maintenance, emergency repair, spare parts supply, motor repair and rewinding, dynamic balancing, inspections and testing, and rolling gate service. All offerings are supported by in-house workshops in Iserlohn and Werdohl with their own logistics fleet.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bridge Cranes (Brückenkrane) Overhead bridge and ceiling cranes in profile and box girder construction for production, workshop, and assembly operations, with spans up to 35 meters and 50 tonnes capacity. Sold, installed, and commissioned as certified Demag partner.
• V-Profile Cranes (V-Profilkran) Demag V-profile crane in double-rail design up to 50 tonnes capacity, offering reduced weight, precise adaptation to hall geometry, and torsion-free crane girders for industrial facilities.
• Wall and Column Slewing Cranes Wall-mounted and column-mounted slewing cranes for reducing setup and auxiliary times in workshops, with spans up to 8 meters and 10 tonnes capacity.
• KBK Crane Building Block System Modular crane and suspended rail system configurable for linear and area-wide transport, including single-rail suspended tracks and KBK suspension cranes up to 3.2 tonnes.
• DEMAG Modular Rope Hoist (DMR) Modular rope hoist system with five sizes up to 50 tonnes capacity, available as foot hoist, single and double-rail trolleys, and underhung trolley with SafeControl intelligent control.
• DEMAG Electric Chain Hoists (DC-Com and DC-Pro) Electric chain hoists in DC-Com and DC-Pro series ranging from 50 kg to 5 tonnes capacity for industrial lifting applications.
• Wind Mill Drive Trolleys (Windwerkskatze) Wind mill drive trolleys with capacity from 5 tonnes to 170 tonnes for heavy-duty industrial applications.
• Three-Phase Standard Motors Three-phase standard motors and gear motors from Demag, WEG, ABB, ATB, ELEKTRIM, Siemens, and VEM, including DC motor variants, sold to industrial customers as authorized WEG distributor.
• Spare Parts Supply (Ersatzteile) Demag replacement parts for chain hoists, rope hoists, frequency converters, and travel drives, including parts for older series and discontinued models such as K-Zug and P-Zug hoists, supplied from stock or directly from Demag headquarters.
• Crane Service (Kranservice) Preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and emergency response for crane systems, with regular inspection intervals and 24/7 availability provided without restrictive long-term maintenance contracts.
• Crane Modernization and Retrofitting Upgrade of existing crane systems with innovative technology including variable frequency drives, ergonomic radio controls, and anti-pendulum controls to enable higher load capacities and compliance with current safety regulations.
• Electric Motor Repair and Rewinding Repair, rewinding, and overhaul of electric motors, transformers, and pumps in proprietary anchor winding workshops (Ankerwickelei) in Iserlohn and Werdohl, including emergency repairs, night shifts, and on-site repair support.
• New Motor Delivery (Neulieferung) New motor supply from all major manufacturers including WEG (as authorized distribution partner), ABB, ATB, Siemens, and VEM, with fast delivery throughout Germany including special configurations.
• Computer-Aided Dynamic Balancing (Auswuchtung) Computer-supported dynamic balancing of rotors and fans to achieve targeted vibration reduction for rotating parts in drives, gearboxes, pumps, and fans, with documented balancing protocols.
• Safety and Compliance Inspections (Prüfungen) Qualified inspection and testing of crane systems, load attachments, rolling gates, electrical systems, ladders, and shelving per DGUV regulations and BetrSichV2015, including documented inspection reports and computer-aided evaluations.
• Rolling Gate Service (Rolltorservice) Service, maintenance, and repair of power-operated doors and rolling gates from manufacturers including ASSA ABLOY, ALBANY, Crawford, Hörmann, and Novoferm.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day emergency service availability
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and historical.

• Demag Cranes & Components GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2007Certified partner since 2007, one of the first companies with this official designation. As a certified partner and authorized workshop, Frerichmann provides new Demag crane systems, spare parts, and authorized repairs. The proximity to Demag headquarters in Wetter (30km) enables rapid parts supply.
• WEGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner for WEG three-phase motors. Frerichmann offers WEG products as part of their motor portfolio and can provide the full WEG product range to customers, including special configurations.
• Gütegemeinschaft Kranservice e.V. (GKS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member and bearer of RAL quality mark for crane services. Participation in the quality association demonstrates commitment to service standards and provides access to inspection protocols and best practices.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für zerstörungsfreie Prüfung (DGZfP)supportingOthersEmployees are DGZfP certified for non-destructive testing of load-handling equipment, enabling qualified inspections per BGR standards.
• CONZ AntriebstechnikhistoricalTechnology or IntegrationDecades-long partnership with CONZ drive technology as part of the company's heritage in crane and drive systems before the Demag partnership was formalized in 2007.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Konecranes Plc: Global crane manufacturer and service provider with extensive service network across Europe. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering installation, modernization, and preventive maintenance services that compete for the same industrial customers.
• Terex Corporation: Global equipment manufacturer that owns Demag Cranes & Components. Comparable as the broad incumbent whose German subsidiary (Demag) is Frerichmann's primary OEM partner, and whose service network competes at the regional level.
• Liebherr-International AG: Global manufacturer of mobile and industrial cranes with German engineering heritage. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overhead crane systems and after-sales service to industrial customers in Germany and Europe.

Direct peers

• STAHL CraneSystems GmbH: German manufacturer of hoists, crane components, and complete crane systems with global service network. Comparable as a German-engineered crane specialist with a strong authorized service partner model similar to Demag's structure.
• ABUS Kransysteme GmbH: German manufacturer and service provider of crane systems (overhead, jib, light crane systems). Directly comparable as a Germany-based full-service crane specialist serving industrial customers with installation, modernization, and maintenance offerings.
• SWF Krantechnik GmbH: German manufacturer of light crane systems, chain hoists, and crane components. Comparable as a German-engineered competitor in the overhead crane and hoist category with overlapping customer base in industrial manufacturing.
• Vetter Kranservice GmbH: Regional German crane service company offering installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of crane systems. Comparable as a regional certified service partner operating in the same German Mittelstand segment with similar GKS/RAL certification profile.
• HK Kran- und Hebetechnik GmbH: German service company for crane systems, hoists, and lifting equipment. Comparable as a regional full-service crane provider offering installation, modernization, and inspection services to industrial customers in Germany.

Others

• Demag Cranes & Components GmbH: OEM and parent brand of Frerichmann's certified partnership. Comparable as the underlying supplier whose products, parts ecosystem, and authorized workshop framework the company depends on for its core offering.

Emerging players

• Elektromaschinenbau-Service GmbH: German specialty workshop for electric motor repair, rewinding, and overhauling. Comparable as a niche motor services peer offering the same Ankerwickelei-style capabilities that complement Frerichmann's motor repair business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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