Söffker Elektronik Barsinghausen GmbH

What Söffker Elektronik Barsinghausen GmbH does

Söffker Elektronik Barsinghausen GmbH (SEB) is a privately held German electronics manufacturer headquartered in Barsinghausen that designs, builds, and distributes specialized radio communication and control-center systems for emergency services. The company operates an integrated product platform built on TETRA, TETRA-BOS, and BOS radio standards, with IP-based dispatch (VoIP-Fire), vehicle-mounted navigation and radio control (Drive²), modular device carriers, multi-operator workstations (VBP series), station consoles (FBP series), vehicle power and audio modules (TMM, KVE, NFV, SVE series), DECT telephony, control-center furniture, charging cabinets, and diagnostic/long-term documentation tools (DWT6010, LZD6010). A consumer-oriented MarGo marten-deterrent line, on market since approximately 2006, diversifies revenue beyond the public-safety core.

Name

Söffker Elektronik Barsinghausen GmbH

Legal name

Söffker Elektronik Barsinghausen GmbH

Website

https://goseb.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Barsinghausen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of specialized electronic equipment including VoIP-Fire communication systems, Drive2 navigation units, device carriers, and MarGo marten deterrents. Products include both standard units and vehicle-specific components.
2. Firmware Updates and Support: Free firmware updates provided to customers with registered products. Additional support services via ticket system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Söffker Elektronik Barsinghausen GmbH (SEB) manufactures and sells specialized electronic systems for German emergency services, including VoIP-based radio communication (VoIP-Fire), TETRA navigation and radio control units (Drive²), and vehicle device carriers. The portfolio also covers modular control center furniture, charging cabinets, and a consumer-facing ultrasonic marten deterrent (MarGo) sold through distribution partners.

Product overview

Söffker Elektronik Barsinghausen GmbH (SEB) offers a unified portfolio of radio communication and dispatch solutions primarily for German emergency services (firefighters, rescue services, control centers). The core products include VoIP-Fire (VoIP-based radio communication), Drive² (TETRA navigation and radio control), and Geräteträger (vehicle device carriers). The MarGo line provides consumer-oriented marten repellers. The portfolio follows a platform architecture with modular components including multi-operator workstations (VBP series), station consoles (FBP series), power supplies (SVE series), vehicle components (TMM, NFV, KVE), and support tools (diagnostic, documentation, charging systems). All products serve the unified system purpose of enabling professional radio dispatch for Einsatzleitstellen, Wachen, and Rettungswagen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VoIP-Fire: VoIP-based fire/rescue communication system
• Drive²
• MarGo

Products and services

• SEB VoIP-Fire Voice over IP radio communication system enabling radio dispatch and intercom functionality for emergency services vehicles and command centers, integrating with TETRA/BOS radio networks.
• SEB Drive² TETRA navigation and radio control system for emergency vehicles, integrating navigation with radio communication in a single in-vehicle unit.
• Geräteträger (Device Carriers) Device carrier systems for mounting radio equipment in emergency vehicles, including FGT20xx and FGT30xx model variants.
• MarGo Marderschreck (Marten Deterrent) Ultrasonic marten deterrent device emitting varying-frequency ultrasonic signals at approximately 100 dB sound pressure, with IP54 weather resistance and deep discharge protection, designed to protect vehicle engine compartments from marten damage.
• Leitstellen- und Wachtischsystem (Control Center and Watch Desk Systems) Modular control room and watch desk furniture systems designed for emergency dispatch centers, integrating workstations, multi-operator desks, and technology infrastructure.
• Ladeschrankserie (Charging Cabinet Series) Charging cabinet series for equipment storage and charging in fire stations and control centers.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• BARTELT GmbH & Co. Fahrzeugbau KG: BARTELT is an Austrian/German manufacturer of command vehicles and special-purpose emergency vehicles that integrate radio, navigation, and control-center technology. It is a potential OEM customer of SEB's Drive² and Geräteträger vehicle products.

Direct peers

• Selectric GmbH: Selectric is a German TETRA and DMR radio distributor and systems integrator serving BOS and industrial customers. It competes with SEB in the German emergency-services radio and dispatch segment and serves a similar customer base of fire brigades and control centers.
• Funkwerk AG: Funkwerk is a German electronics manufacturer specializing in professional mobile radio, control-center, and passenger information systems for rail and public safety. It is the closest direct peer to SEB in terms of German BOS/TETRA dispatch products and integrated control-center solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Hytera Communications: Hytera is one of the world's largest TETRA and DMR radio equipment manufacturers with a broad portfolio of terminals, infrastructure, and dispatch solutions. It targets the same BOS and emergency-services customers as SEB but at a much larger global scale.
• JVCKENWOOD Corporation: JVCKENWOOD is a major manufacturer of professional radio equipment including TETRA and DMR terminals, with strong presence in European public-safety markets. It competes with SEB at the radio-terminal level for the same BOS vehicle-fitment opportunities.
• Motorola Solutions: Motorola Solutions is the global incumbent in TETRA and mission-critical communications, offering terminals, infrastructure, and dispatch software for public safety worldwide. It competes broadly with SEB in the same end-customer segment but with vastly larger scale and portfolio breadth.
• Icom Incorporated: Icom is a Japanese professional radio manufacturer offering TETRA, DMR, and analog terminals used by emergency services and industry. It overlaps with SEB in vehicle-mounted and portable radio hardware for BOS customers across Europe.
• Airbus Secure Communications (Slatec): Airbus provides TETRA infrastructure, terminals, and control-center solutions through its Secure Communications business (formerly Slatec). It is a major supplier to German BOS networks and competes with SEB for emergency-services dispatch and terminal business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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