STABO
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersSiegen, Germany
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
STABO firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- STABO
- Legal name
- STABO Stahlbau Boschgotthardshütte GmbH
- Website
- https://stabo-siegen.de
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where STABO is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Siegen
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
STABO business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Custom High-Pressure Component Manufacturing: STABO manufactures custom high-pressure components (steam drums, separators, vessels, shell sections) to customer specifications. Revenue is generated through project-based orders with pricing based on complexity, materials, and manufacturing specifications. They offer toll manufacturing (Lohnarbeit) for shell section rolling and welding as well.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom project-based manufacturing - no standard pricing tiers |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels7 records
STABO product offering
Product offeringCore offering
STABO manufactures custom high-pressure components for industrial plant construction, including high-, medium- and low-pressure steam drums and accumulators, high-pressure separators, shell sections, cones, water shells, vessels with quick-release fasteners, and high-pressure hydrogen storage (up to 1000 bar). The company operates heavy steel fabrication capabilities — hot rolling (ovalities of 0.3–0.5%), submerged arc welding, UP weld cladding, and stress-relief heat treatment — producing components up to 5m diameter, 4m single-piece length, 210mm wall thickness and 150 tons unit weight. STABO also offers toll manufacturing (Lohnarbeit) for rolling and welding of shell sections.
Product overview
STABO is a specialized manufacturer of high-pressure components for plant construction, operating as one of the world's leading manufacturers of pressure vessels. The product portfolio centers on five core offerings: Steam Accumulators and Boiler Drums for steam generation and storage; High Pressure Separators for chemical and petrochemical applications; Components for Plant Engineering including shell sections, cones and water shells; Vessels with Quick-Release Fasteners (bayonet and segment locks); and Hydrogen Storage solutions with pressures up to 1000 bar. The company emphasizes precision manufacturing with out-of-roundness tolerances of 0.3-0.5%, vertical integration including welding, heat treatment, and quality testing, and sustainability through recyclable steel construction. Manufacturing capabilities include components up to 150 tons, diameters up to 5m, wall thicknesses up to 210mm, and length up to 4m per unit.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Steam Accumulators and Boiler Drums High, medium and low-pressure steam drums and accumulators for steam generation and storage under high pressure conditions, used in energy, industry, chemicals and food processing applications, characterized by precision manufacturing with out-of-roundness of 0.3 to 0.5 percent.
- High Pressure Separators High-pressure separators for efficient separation of gas, liquid and solids under extreme pressure conditions, used in chemical, petrochemical and oil industries for separating mixtures of substances under high pressure.
- Components for Plant Engineering Customized high-pressure components for plant construction including shell sections, cones, water shells, gas inlet and outlet chambers, longitudinally and circumferentially welded shells, LN-welded connecting pipes, heat exchanger shells, and housings for turbomachines.
- Vessels with Quick-Release Fasteners Pressure vessels equipped with bayonet locks or segment locks for quick release, used in various manufacturing processes or as test chambers, with pressure up to 210 bar, volume up to 30,000 L and diameter up to 4,300mm.
- Hydrogen Storage Hydrogen storage vessels available in three variants: pressure vessels (up to 40 bar), high-pressure cylinders (up to 500 bar), and high-pressure spheres (up to 1000 bar). Features configurable diameter, pressure, and connections; made from 100% recyclable steel; includes a stackable storage system for space-saving installation.
- Toll Manufacturing of Shell Sections Toll manufacturing service (Lohnarbeit) for rolling and welding of shell sections up to 5m diameter, 4m single-piece length, 210mm wall thickness and 150 tons unit weight, for third-party industrial customers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Ovality tolerance of 0.3-0.5% - 50% below manufacturing specification requirements
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use STABO
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
STABO technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
STABO partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- eferestcoreeferest is a sister company to STABO that merged approximately two years ago. The two companies are consolidating their locations on the former Bentelerwerke site at Industriestraße 2 in Siegen to combine their high-pressure expertise with shared infrastructure. Both companies specialize in high-pressure solutions and jointly participate in trade shows presenting hydrogen storage and industrial solutions.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights4 records
STABO competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- thyssenkrupp: Diversified German industrial conglomerate with steel, plant technology, and components for chemical and energy applications. Competes in heavy fabricated steel and pressure equipment markets as one of many business lines.
- MAN Energy Solutions (Everllence): Large German industrial group manufacturing large diesel engines, turbo machinery, and high-pressure components for power and process industries. Overlaps with STABO in pressure vessel and power-plant components as part of a much broader portfolio.
Others
- Salzgitter AG: German steel and tubing producer with adjacent capabilities in heavy plate processing and welded tube products. Related as a regional steel/component supplier ecosystem peer rather than a direct pressure vessel competitor.
Direct peers
- Samuel Pressure Vessel Group: North American fabricator of custom pressure vessels for petrochemical, refining, and industrial gas applications. Closely comparable custom-built pressure vessel manufacturing model with heavy fabrication capabilities.
- Worthington Industries: US-based manufacturer of pressure cylinders, steel processing, and engineered components for industrial and energy markets. Direct overlap with STABO in custom pressure vessels and steel-based high-pressure products.
- Chart Industries: Global manufacturer of engineered equipment for cryogenic and high-pressure applications, including hydrogen and industrial gas storage. Overlaps with STABO's pressure vessel and hydrogen storage product lines.
- Babcock & Wilcox: Long-established US manufacturer of power boilers and steam-generation equipment with similar large-scale pressure vessel capabilities. Directly competes with STABO in power-generation steam drums and boiler components.
- Mersen: French industrial group producing equipment for high-pressure, high-temperature, and corrosive applications including pressure vessels and process components. Comparable in process-industry pressure equipment serving chemicals and energy.
- Hexagon Purus: Specialist in high-pressure hydrogen storage cylinders and composite pressure vessels, serving mobility and stationary hydrogen markets. Closely comparable to STABO's hydrogen storage offerings up to 1,000 bar.
Emerging players
- Nel ASA: Norwegian hydrogen technology company offering hydrogen production and stationary storage solutions. Comparable emerging-market focus on hydrogen infrastructure that intersects with STABO's hydrogen storage line.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
STABO social profiles
Digital presenceSTABO compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance10 records
STABO financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
STABO leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
STABO funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
STABO M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about STABO
What does STABO do?
STABO manufactures custom high-pressure components for industrial plant construction, including high-, medium- and low-pressure steam drums and accumulators, high-pressure separators, shell sections, cones, water shells, vessels with quick-release fasteners, and high-pressure hydrogen storage (up to 1000 bar). The company operates heavy steel fabrication capabilities — hot rolling (ovalities of 0.3–0.5%), submerged arc welding, UP weld cladding, and stress-relief heat treatment — producing components up to 5m diameter, 4m single-piece length, 210mm wall thickness and 150 tons unit weight. STABO also offers toll manufacturing (Lohnarbeit) for rolling and welding of shell sections.
Is STABO a public or private company?
STABO is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was STABO founded?
STABO was founded in -1. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is STABO based?
STABO is headquartered in Siegen, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does STABO make money?
One revenue line is on record: custom High-Pressure Component Manufacturing.
Who are STABO's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are thyssenkrupp and MAN Energy Solutions (Everllence). Salzgitter AG is listed as an others. Direct peers are Samuel Pressure Vessel Group, Worthington Industries, Chart Industries, Babcock & Wilcox, Mersen and Hexagon Purus. Nel ASA is listed as an emerging player.
Does STABO have an API?
No public API is recorded for STABO.