Schreiber

What Schreiber does

Schreiber Brücken-Dehntechnik is a German specialty manufacturer of bridge expansion joints and structural bearings, headquartered in Mainhardt, Baden-Württemberg, and operating as a subsidiary of the VICODA Group. The company's core product portfolio comprises two main franchises: (1) Fahrbahnübergänge (road expansion joints) including the SP, SP-Flex, SP-NR, SP-FP, VS-F, VS-FLEX, and Rollverschluss variants — covering gap widths from 5mm to 100mm with noise-reduction options using Geräuschminderungsplatten — and (2) Brückenlager (bridge bearings) including deformation bearings (DIN EN 1337-3), pot bearings (DIN EN 1337-5), spherical bearings (DIN EN 1337-7), and roller bearings (DIN EN 1337-4). The company also offers renovation services for both expansion joints and bearings, custom-engineered Sonderbauteile, and operating in-house Prüf- und Testeinrichtungen for quality assurance.

The business model is direct B2B enterprise sales targeting infrastructure operators, government road authorities, and bridge engineering/construction firms. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of project-specific, custom-engineered bridge components priced on a quote basis. Distribution is regional (Germany/Europe), with go-to-market centered on technical specification compliance, regulatory approval verification (ETA, RTD, DIN EN 1337), and direct project engagement. Notable customer reference includes the ÖPP Autobahn A49 project, part of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The company holds 16 employees and operates as a small, focused engineering unit within the broader VICODA Group corporate structure.

Name

Schreiber

Legal name

Schreiber Brücken-Dehntechnik

Website

https://schreiber-bruecken.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schreiber Brücken-Dehntechnik is a German specialty manufacturer of bridge expansion joints and structural bearings, part of the VICODA Group, serving road authorities, construction firms, and infrastructure operators across Germany and Europe with DIN EN 1337-compliant engineered components.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mainhardt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bridge Expansion Joint Products: Sale of standard and custom expansion joints for bridge and highway applications. Products include SP, SP-Flex, SP-NR, SP-FP, VS-F, VS-FLEX, and roller seal systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Schreiber Brücken-Dehntechnik manufactures and supplies bridge expansion joints (Fahrbahnübergänge) and bridge bearings (Brückenlager) for highway and bridge infrastructure projects in Europe. The portfolio spans standard and noise-reducing expansion joint profiles, DIN EN 1337-compliant bearings, renovation services for aging infrastructure, and custom-engineered special components. The company operates as a subsidiary of the VICODA Group from its headquarters in Mainhardt, Germany.

Product overview

Schreiber Brücken-Dehntechnik is a specialized manufacturer of bridge expansion and bearing technology, operating as part of the VICODA Group. The company's product portfolio consists of three main categories: (1) Fahrbahnübergänge (expansion joints) including SP, SP-Flex, SP-NR, SP-FP, VS-F, VS-FLEX, and Rollverschluss models offering solutions from standard profiles to innovative noise-reducing variants; (2) Brückenlager (bridge bearings) comprising Verformungslager, Topflager, Kalottenlager, and Rollenlager compliant with DIN EN 1337 standards; and (3) Sanierungen (renovation services) for both expansion joints and bearings. The company also manufactures custom special components to customer specifications and operates testing facilities for quality assurance. The products serve diverse bridge construction requirements, from deformation bearings to spherical pot bearings, and include solutions for reduced driving noise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SP: Standard road expansion joint profile
• SP-Flex
• SP-NR
• SP-FP
• VS-F
• VS-FLEX
• Rollverschluss

Products and services

• SP Expansion Joint (Fahrbahnübergang SP) Standard road expansion joint profile for bridge deck transitions, part of Schreiber's core Fahrbahnübergang product line. Designed for bridge construction applications requiring reliable expansion accommodation.
• SP-Flex Expansion Joint (Fahrbahnübergang SP-Flex) Flexible road expansion joint solution designed for bridge deck applications with enhanced adaptability to movement and structural variation.
• SP-NR Expansion Joint (Fahrbahnübergang SP-NR) Road expansion joint with noise reduction characteristics for bridge applications where acoustic performance matters.
• SP-FP Expansion Joint (Fahrbahnübergang SP-FP) Road expansion joint featuring Geräuschminderungsplatten (noise reduction plates) for gap widths of 5 mm to 100 mm; approved for general application according to TL/TP-FÜ (Stand 2021/03).
• VS-F Expansion Joint (Fahrbahnübergang VS-F) Expansion joint solution for bridge deck applications within the VS product family.
• VS-FLEX Expansion Joint (Fahrbahnübergang VS-FLEX) Flexible expansion joint system within the VS product line for bridge applications requiring adaptable movement accommodation.
• Rollverschluss Expansion Joint (Rolling Closure) Rolling closure expansion joint system for bridge deck transitions, providing a mechanical seal solution.
• Verformungslager (Deformation Bearings, DIN EN 1337-3) Deformation bearing compliant with DIN EN 1337-3 standard for bridge construction applications, accommodating structural movement.
• Topflager (Pot Bearings, DIN EN 1337-5) Pot bearing compliant with DIN EN 1337-5 standard for bridge structural support applications with rotational capacity.
• Kalottenlager (Spherical Bearings, DIN EN 1337-7) Spherical bearing compliant with DIN EN 1337-7 standard for accommodating multi-directional movement in bridges.
• Rollenlager (Roller Bearings, DIN EN 1337-4) Roller bearing compliant with DIN EN 1337-4 standard for bridge construction applications with linear movement accommodation.
• Sanierung Fahrbahnübergänge (Expansion Joint Renovation) Professional renovation and restoration services for existing bridge expansion joints, targeting aging infrastructure rehabilitation projects.
• Sanierung Brückenlager (Bridge Bearing Renovation) Expert restoration and renovation services for existing bridge bearings, complementing the new-bearings product line.
• Sonderbauteile nach Kundenvorgabe (Custom Special Components) Custom-designed and manufactured special bridge components built to customer specifications for project-specific requirements.
• Prüf- und Testeinrichtungen (Testing and Inspection Facilities) Quality assurance testing and inspection facilities for bridge expansion and bearing products, supporting certification and compliance verification.

Quantifiable outcome

• Noise reduction achieved through Geräuschminderungsplatten for expansion joint gaps 5mm to 100mm

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VICODA GroupcoreOthersParent company holding. Schreiber Brücken-Dehntechnik operates as a subsidiary/division of VICODA Group, which encompasses the brand identity and corporate structure for bridge expansion technology solutions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mageba: Swiss-headquartered global leader in structural bearings and expansion joints for bridges and infrastructure, with a product portfolio (including noise-reducing modular joints like TENSA) that directly overlaps Schreiber's expansion joint and bridge bearing lines. Most directly comparable peer by product, customer type (public infrastructure authorities), and regulatory positioning.
• Ekspan Ltd: UK-based manufacturer of bridge expansion joints and structural bearings for road and rail infrastructure. Directly comparable in scope (joints + bearings) and customer base (highway authorities and rail operators), making Ekspan a relevant regional direct peer.
• Maurer SE: Germany-based specialist in structural protection systems including bridge bearings, expansion joints, and tuned mass dampers. Operates in the same DIN EN 1337 standards framework and serves the same German/European bridge infrastructure customers as Schreiber, making it the closest home-market peer.
• Structural Technologies: US-based provider of infrastructure strengthening and repair products, including engineered expansion joint systems and bearing solutions. Comparable through its specialized focus on bridge infrastructure components and renovation services, mirroring Schreiber's product/service mix.
• Watson Bowman Acme: North American manufacturer of expansion joint systems and structural bearings for bridges and highways. Comparable product line (modular joints, strip seals, bearings) and similar regulatory/certification-driven business model, but primarily serving US/Canadian infrastructure projects.

Others

• Canam Group: North American steel construction specialist serving bridges, buildings, and industrial structures. Adjacent to Schreiber through shared bridge infrastructure end markets but focused on steel structural components rather than expansion joints and bearings directly.

Broad incumbents

• Trelleborg AB: Swedish multinational engineered polymer specialist whose infrastructure solutions include bridge bearings and sealing profiles for expansion joints. Functions as a broad incumbent with deep R&D resources and global reach, serving overlapping end markets but with a far wider product portfolio.
• Freyssinet (VINCI Construction): France-based subsidiary of VINCI and global leader in bridge construction, prestressing, bearings, and expansion joints. Operates as a broad incumbent with full-scope bridge construction services alongside the component lines Schreiber specializes in, representing a much larger competitive presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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