Schick Gaswarnanlagen GmbH

What Schick Gaswarnanlagen GmbH does

Schick Gaswarnanlagen GmbH is an owner-managed German Mittelstand firm specializing in gas measurement and warning technology (Gasmesstechnik), with continuous operation for over 40 years and headquarters in Backnang, plus regional offices in Berlin, Herne, Kirchham, and a service point in Frankfurt. The company designs, sells, installs, and maintains continuous gas detection systems that monitor explosive gases (methane, hexane, propane, hydrogen) and toxic gases (CO₂, CO, refrigerants including R134a, ammonia, nitrogen, oxygen) across buildings and industrial facilities. It offers both analog systems using existing cabling (up to four transmitters) and digital systems expandable to 98 measurement points, plus dedicated CO warning systems for underground garages and loading zones with optional NO₂ and LPG detection.

The firm holds DIN ISO 9001:2015 certification since 2002 (updated annually), a regulatory prerequisite for servicing gas warning systems in Germany, and explicitly services equipment from virtually all major manufacturers — not only its own. Maintenance intervals are dictated by regulation: CO and refrigeration systems annually, explosive-gas systems up to three times per year, generating a recurring service annuity layered on top of one-time system sales and project-based planning/consulting revenue. Customers span underground garages, refrigeration and cold storage, laboratories, food and beverage (breweries, wineries, beverage dispensing), energy and heating (biogas, CHP, gas heating), and industrial/environmental applications (wastewater, hazardous-materials storage, automotive). The company is led by Managing Director Susanne Schick, operates without disclosed external investors or parent entities, and extends service across Germany plus neighboring BENELUX states, Austria, and France.

The go-to-market is sales-led and field-service-driven: regional offices deploy technicians for on-site planning, installation, inspection, and repair, supported by a 24-hour service hotline and a content/FAQ-driven website (gaswarn.com). Pricing is quote-based with no public list rates, and customer relationships are characterized as long-term, with the firm citing more than 1,000 long-term customers as validation of its business model. Marketing is deliberately low-key — direct contact, website, and a modest Facebook presence — consistent with a regulated B2B niche where specification compliance and personal relationships drive conversions rather than brand advertising.

Name

Schick Gaswarnanlagen GmbH

Legal name

SCHICK GASWARNANLAGEN GMBH

Website

https://gaswarn.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Schick Gaswarnanlagen GmbH is a German owner-managed firm (40+ years) that plans, installs, and maintains continuous gas warning systems for explosive and toxic gases in buildings and industrial facilities across Germany and neighboring countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gas Detection and Warning Systems

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Fixed Gas Detection & Continuous Monitoring (Sensors/IoT/Telemetry) (EUAJADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental Monitoring (Water Leak/Freeze/Gas) Services (HSAHAAAK), Gas Leak Detection & Gas Safety Testing (HSAOAKAC)

Keywords

• Gas warning systems
• CO detection systems
• Gas measurement technology
• Toxic gas monitoring
• Gas safety equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Backnang

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gas Warning System Sales and Installation: Sale and installation of new gas warning systems according to current standards and guidelines. Includes planning and design of systems for buildings and industrial applications.
2. Maintenance and Repair Services: Repair and maintenance services for gas warning systems from virtually all well-known manufacturers. Annual and quarterly maintenance services based on regulatory requirements.
3. Planning and Consulting Services: Expert planning and design of gas warning systems in buildings and industrial settings, conducted by qualified specialists according to professional association recommendations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Schick Gaswarnanlagen GmbH designs, sells, installs, and maintains gas warning systems and carbon monoxide (CO) detection systems for buildings, underground garages, and industrial facilities. The portfolio covers explosive gas monitoring (methane, hexane, propane, hydrogen), toxic gas monitoring (CO2, CO, R134a, refrigerants, ammonia, nitrogen, oxygen), and CO monitoring for underground garages and loading zones. Systems automatically warn personnel, shut down equipment, and activate ventilation when dangerous gas concentrations are detected.

Product overview

Schick Gaswarnanlagen GmbH is a family-owned, medium-sized company with over 40 years of experience in gas measurement technology. The company offers a unified portfolio of gas detection products consisting of three core product lines: CO-Warnanlagen for carbon monoxide monitoring in underground garages and loading zones, Gaswarnanlagen für explosive Gase for detecting flammable gases (Methane, Hexane, Propane, Hydrogen), and Gaswarnanlagen für toxische Gase for monitoring toxic gases (CO₂, CO, R134a, Ammonia, Nitrogen, Oxygen). These products are complemented by planning and installation services as well as repair and maintenance services. The company operates Germany-wide with locations in Backnang (headquarters), Berlin, Herne, and Kirchham, and also serves neighboring countries including Belgium, Luxembourg, France, and Austria.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CO-Warnanlagen (CO Warning Systems) Carbon monoxide monitoring systems for underground garages and loading zones, with optional NO2 and LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) detection capabilities. Designed for facility managers and safety officers at parking structures and delivery areas where vehicle exhaust poses health risks.
• Gaswarnanlagen für explosive Gase (Gas Warning Systems for Explosive Gases) Gas detection systems that monitor explosive gases including Methane (CH4), Hexane, Propane, Hydrogen, and other flammable gases in buildings and industrial facilities. Systems warn personnel and can shut down equipment and/or activate ventilation when gas concentrations reach dangerous levels.
• Gaswarnanlagen für toxische Gase (Gas Warning Systems for Toxic Gases) Gas detection systems that monitor toxic gases including CO2, CO, R134a refrigerants, Ammonia, Nitrogen, Oxygen, and other toxic gases. Uses transmitters installed throughout protected areas to detect leaks and protect personnel.
• Planung & Montage (Planning & Installation) Professional planning and installation services for gas warning systems in buildings and industrial facilities, conducted according to current standards and guidelines. Includes expert design and system layout by qualified specialists.
• Instandsetzung & Wartung (Repair & Maintenance) Repair and maintenance services for gas warning systems from virtually all well-known manufacturers, including annual and quarterly maintenance intervals based on regulatory requirements. Ensures continuous safety compliance and proper system functioning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Satisfaction of over 1000 long-term customers

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell International Inc. Diversified industrial conglomerate with a significant gas-detection portfolio (BW Technologies, Honeywell Analytics) serving refineries, chemical plants, and commercial buildings. Competes with Schick in larger fixed-system deployments and increasingly in connected gas monitoring.
• MSA Safety Incorporated: US-listed global safety equipment manufacturer with a sizable fixed gas-detection business (including the legacy General Monitors and Senscient lines). Overlaps with Schick in fixed combustible and toxic gas detection for industrial and commercial sites.
• Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA: German-headquartered global leader in safety and medical technology with a large fixed and portable gas-detection portfolio. Competes with Schick in industrial gas warning systems while also offering broader safety solutions, hospital/medical gas, and respiratory protection.

Emerging players

• Sensidyne LP: US-based distributor and integrator of fixed and portable gas-detection equipment from multiple manufacturers. Comparable to Schick in the multi-vendor service and distribution model, particularly for industrial hygiene and confined-space applications.
• Bacharach, Inc. US-based specialist in refrigerant leak detection, combustion and indoor air quality gas monitoring. Comparable to Schick in the refrigerant and toxic-gas monitoring segment, particularly for commercial refrigeration, food service, and HVAC applications.
• RKI Instruments (Riken Keiki): Japan-headquartered gas-detection manufacturer with a US distribution arm. Comparable to Schick in offering combustible and toxic gas detectors, controllers, and accessories for industrial safety; a partial-overlap emerging competitor in the European market.
• Industrial Scientific Corporation: Gas-detection specialist owned by Fortive, focused on connected safety monitoring (iNet) for industrial sites. Overlaps with Schick in toxic and combustible gas monitoring and represents the type of connected-service competitor Schick may increasingly face.

Direct peers

• Crowcon Detection Instruments: UK-based fixed and portable gas-detection company owned by Halma plc. Closely comparable to Schick in offering fixed gas warning systems, controllers, and service for industrial and commercial applications; both compete for similar European end customers.
• GfG Gesellschaft für Gerätebau mbH: German gas-detection equipment manufacturer serving industrial and commercial safety applications. Closest comparable peer to Schick: similar German Mittelstand footprint, overlapping product portfolio (fixed gas warning systems, controllers, transmitters), and direct overlap in regulated end markets such as underground garages, refrigeration, and biogas.

Regional players

• Oldham S.A.S. French fixed-gas-detection manufacturer also owned by Halma plc. Comparable to Schick in product scope (fixed gas warning systems for industrial sites) and competes in overlapping European geographies, particularly in French-speaking markets adjacent to Schick's cross-border service area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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