Calenberg Ingenieure GmbH

What Calenberg Ingenieure GmbH does

Calenberg Ingenieure GmbH is a German engineering company founded in 1973 and headquartered in Salzhemmendorf, Lower Saxony, specializing in elastomeric bearings and vibration control solutions for construction, railway, environmental, and industrial applications. The firm operates as a subsidiary of LISEGA Group, a diversified industrial conglomerate, with a lean headcount of 18 employees. Its portfolio spans four verticals: Construction & Industry (static and dynamic elastomeric bearings including Bi-Trapez, Compact bearing series, Cigular, Ciparall, Cibatur, Cisador, Cipremont, Citrigon, Ciflex, Cimax, Cistep); Railways (rail pads, base plate pads, Ciprotec under-ballast mats, and USM/MSS mass-spring systems); Environmental Protection (OIL-EX absorption mats for fuel and oil containment); and Noise Control (Cisilent Type L/E panels and Cipremont piano coaster). The technology rests on proprietary elastomer compounds configured as non-reinforced, reinforced, and sliding bearings, engineered to deliver structural support, vibration isolation, and acoustic attenuation.

The product line carries an unusually dense certification stack — DIN EN ISO 9001 at both the Losheim and Salzhemmendorf manufacturing sites, Deutsche Bahn HPQ manufacturer-related product qualification (general railway products and under-ballast mats specifically), European Technical Approval (ETA) for the bi-Trapez bearing, and a suite of German allgemeine bauaufsichtliche Zulassungen (Z-16.32-479, Z-16.32-477, Z-16.32-474) for individual product lines. Engineering support is provided via proprietary calculation tools (CISTA, FREQVIEW, CIDYN) for vibration analysis. Reference customers include the Nuremberg Urban Light Rail System and the Zaha Hadid Architects-designed Business Stadium Central.

Calenberg operates a B2B sales-led motion targeting construction firms, railway operators, and industrial facilities through direct technical sales, downloadable product documentation and brochures, and trade fair participation (BetonTage 2026 in Ulm, BNAM 2026 in Gothenburg, BIBM Congress 2026 in Rome). Pricing is not publicly disclosed, reflecting a consultative/specification-driven sales model where products are engineered into project designs. The firm serves primarily European markets, with a multilingual website supporting English, German, French, Dutch, and Spanish audiences.

Name

Calenberg Ingenieure GmbH

Legal name

Calenberg Ingenieure GmbH

Website

https://calenberg-ingenieure.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Calenberg Ingenieure GmbH manufactures elastomeric bearings and vibration control solutions for construction, railway, environmental, and industrial sectors in Europe. Founded in 1973, the firm operates as a subsidiary of LISEGA Group, serving B2B customers via direct technical sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elastomeric Bearings and Vibration Control Products

NAICS

Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use (326291), Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (32629)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Railroad Equipment (3743)

akta.pro primary industry

Vibration Control & Anti-Vibration Products (Mounts, Bushings, Isolators) (IMANALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Molded & Extruded Industrial Rubber Parts (Custom Components) (IMANALAG), Expansion Joints, Flexible Connectors & Compensators (Rubber/Fabric) (IMANALAF)

Keywords

• Elastomeric bearings
• Vibration isolation products
• Railway track bed systems
• Structural bearing solutions
• Noise control panels

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Elastomeric Bearing Products: Manufacture and sale of static and dynamic elastomeric bearings for construction and industrial applications
2. Railway Products: Rail pads, base plate pads, under-ballast mats, and mass-spring systems for railway infrastructure
3. Noise Control Solutions: Sound insulation products including Cisilent type L and E, Cipremont piano coaster
4. Environmental Protection Products: OIL-EX absorption mats for refueling stations and environmental containment

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Calenberg Ingenieure GmbH manufactures and sells elastomeric bearings and related engineered components used to permanently support structures and to isolate vibrations and noise in buildings, railway infrastructure, and industrial facilities. The portfolio spans static and dynamic elastomeric bearings, rail pads and under-ballast mats, mass-spring track-bed systems, sound-insulation panels, and oil-absorption mats, all specified and sold as engineered B2B products.

Product overview

Calenberg Ingenieure GmbH is a German industrial manufacturer specializing in elastomeric bearings and vibration control solutions. The product portfolio is organized into four main categories: (1) Construction and Industry products including static elastomeric bearings (Bi-Trapez, Compact bearing series, Cigular slab bearing, Perforated bearing, Sandwich bearing, sliding bearings, thermal separation products) and dynamic elastomeric bearings (Cibatur, Cisador with multiple load variants, Cipremont, Citrigon, Ciflex, Cimax, Cistep) for building vibration protection and machine isolation; (2) Railway products including rail pads, base plate pads, under ballast mats (Ciprotec series), and mass-spring systems (USM series and MSS 2022) for track bed construction; (3) Environmental protection products including the OIL-EX absorption mat for oil/fuel containment; and (4) Noise control products (Cisilent type L and E, Cipremont piano coaster) for sound insulation. The company provides engineered solutions for vibration mitigation, noise control, and structural support across construction, railway, and industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Static non-reinforced elastomeric bearings (Bi-Trapez, Compact CR 2000, Compact S 65, Compact S 70, Cigular slab bearing, Cigular slab bearing EcoLine) Static elastomeric bearings for concrete, reinforced concrete, steel, timber, and masonry construction, providing secure and permanent structural support with variants for space-constrained installations, slab applications, and environmentally friendly materials.
• Static reinforced elastomeric bearings (Perforated bearing type Z, Sandwich bearing Q) Reinforced static elastomeric bearings with perforation and sandwich constructions for enhanced load distribution in construction applications.
• Sliding elastomeric bearings (Ciparall sliding bearing in GRP and ST types, Civalit sliding bearing, Perforated sliding bearing) Sliding bearings available in glass-reinforced plastic and steel variants, allowing controlled movement and thermal expansion accommodation in structural applications.
• Thermal separation products (Compact core bearing, Cibitherm) Static bearings with thermal-separation design that reduce heat transfer through structural connections in building construction.
• Cipolon edge protection Edge protection product that shields structural edges from damage in construction applications.
• Dynamic elastomeric bearings (Cibatur, Cisador, Cipremont, Citrigon, Ciflex, Cimax, Cistep) Dynamic elastomeric bearings offered in multiple load-rating variants for vibration isolation of buildings, machines, equipment, and sensitive instruments, reducing structure-borne noise and vibration transmission.
• Rail pads and base plate pads Elastomeric components providing vibration isolation between rails and concrete sleepers or slabs in railway applications.
• Under-ballast mats (Ciprotec 1013, Ciprotec 3017, Ciprotec 6018) Elastomeric mats placed between ballast and substructure in railway track bed construction to isolate train-induced vibration, available in standard and enhanced-performance variants.
• Under-ballast mats for heavy haul transport (Ciprotec 1515, USM 4015) Under-ballast mats specifically designed for heavy haul and mining freight rail applications with high static and dynamic load capacity.
• Single bearings for mass-spring track bed systems (USM 1000 W, USM 2000, USM 3000, USM 4000) Single elastomeric bearing components for mass-spring track bed systems in railway construction, offered in ascending load capacities including variants tuned for high-speed rail.
• MSS 2022 mass-spring system Complete mass-spring system for railway track bed construction providing superior vibration isolation for high-speed and urban rail applications.
• OIL-EX absorption mat Environmental protection product designed to absorb and contain oil and fuel spills at refuelling stations, container terminals, maintenance areas, and industrial sites.
• Cisilent Type L noise control panel Noise control panel providing effective acoustic barrier solutions for industrial and construction site sound insulation.
• Cisilent Type E noise control product Noise control product for industrial sector applications providing sound insulation for machinery and equipment enclosures.
• Cipremont piano coaster Specialized vibration isolation product designed for pianos and other sensitive musical instruments in buildings.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LISEGA GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalenberg Ingenieure is part of the LISEGA Group, providing elastomeric bearing and vibration control solutions within the group's portfolio of industrial and construction products. The partnership enables shared resources and market presence in the vibration isolation industry.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Getzner Werkstoffe GmbH: Getzner Werkstoffe is an Austrian specialist in elastomeric polyurethane (Sylomer/Sylodyn) materials used for vibration isolation in rail, building, and industrial applications — a near-1:1 functional competitor to Calenberg's elastomeric bearing technology. Headquartered in Austria with deep rail infrastructure exposure, it is the most directly comparable peer in mass-spring systems and under-ballast mats.
• GERB Vibration Control Systems: GERB is a long-established German engineering firm focused on vibration isolation systems for buildings, machinery, and rail infrastructure using elastomer-based isolators and spring elements. Highly comparable as a German-headquartered elastomer-based vibration control specialist serving the same construction and rail customers as Calenberg.
• Vibro-Acoustics (Vibro): Vibro-Acoustics is a Finnish manufacturer of elastomeric vibration isolation products for railways, buildings, and industrial applications, including rail pads and floating slabs. Direct competitor with comparable scope in elastomer-based rail and building vibration mitigation.
• Mason Industries Inc. Mason Industries is a US-based specialist in vibration isolation products for buildings, HVAC, and industrial equipment, including elastomeric and spring isolators. Highly comparable product overlap, especially for building vibration protection, although Mason operates primarily in North America.
• Regufoam / REGERO: Regufoam produces elastomeric vibration isolation materials and bearing products targeting machine isolation, building protection, and railway applications — a close functional analog of Calenberg's Cibatur, Cisador, and Cipremont dynamic bearing lines.
• Farrat Isolevel Ltd. Farrat is a UK-based specialist in structural vibration isolation and acoustic bearing products for buildings, arenas, and industrial equipment. Comparable as a niche elastomer-based vibration isolation specialist serving premium construction and entertainment projects analogous to Calenberg's Zaha Hadid-spec'd engagements.
• Regupol (BSW GmbH): Regupol is a German manufacturer of rubber-based impact sound insulation, vibration isolation, and elastic bearing products used in construction, rail, and sports surfaces. Direct peer especially in elastomeric vibration and noise-control products for the German and European building market.

Broad incumbents

• ContiTech (Continental AG): Continental's ContiTech industrial rubber division supplies vibration control mounts, air springs, and elastomer components for rail vehicles and industrial machinery. A broadly positioned incumbent whose antivibration portfolio targets identical end-uses to Calenberg (construction, rail, industrial machinery isolation).
• Trelleborg AB (Antivibration Solutions): Trelleborg operates a global antivibration and polymer solutions business that supplies elastomeric mounts, bearings, and dampers for rail, marine, and industrial markets. Although part of a much broader polymer-focused conglomerate, its antivibration product family directly overlaps Calenberg's elastomeric bearings and rail products.
• Hutchinson (TotalEnergies) Antivibration & Sealing: Hutchinson produces rubber antivibration mounts and elastomeric components for automotive, rail, and industrial applications as part of TotalEnergies' broader materials portfolio. Overlaps with Calenberg in vibration isolation mount technology and target end-markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance17 records

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