Hermann Paule GmbH & Co. KG

What Hermann Paule GmbH & Co. KG does

Hermann Paule GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned German heavy-logistics specialist founded in 1918 and headquartered in Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg. The company operates a one-stop-shop model spanning four integrated service lines: crane services (hydraulic cranes 50–250 tonnes, city cranes 30–70 tonnes, tower folding cranes 45–50m, loading cranes 11 tonnes); special and heavy transport using its own fleet of 3- and 4-axle tractors, platform trailers, telescopic semi-trailers, and modular axle lines; industrial assembly covering machine relocation, production line transfers, plant assembly, and feasibility studies; plus secure storage at Esslingen and Stuttgart facilities (up to 100 tonnes per item). Under fourth-generation family leadership since 2012, the company runs 80+ employees across three locations (Esslingen, Stuttgart, Böblingen) and serves enterprise customers in automotive, energy, and plant engineering sectors through bespoke project-based engagements.

Revenue is generated entirely through custom-quoted, project-based B2B contracts covering transport, lifting, assembly, and storage. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales: dedicated Vertriebsleitung (sales management) and project coordinators engage customers directly, conduct site visits, and manage end-to-end project execution including route surveys, permit administration (BF2/BF3/BF4 escort), traffic management, and feasibility engineering. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications, is a shareholder in the Multilift equipment consortium (since 1996), and is a member of the BigMove AG European network and BSK industry association, which together enable participation in projects that exceed the company's standalone capacity. Pricing is opaque and negotiated per project based on equipment, duration, permits, and logistics complexity; no public pricing or revenue figures are disclosed.

Name

Hermann Paule GmbH & Co. KG

Legal name

Hermann Paule GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://hermann-paule.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hermann Paule GmbH & Co. KG is a fourth-generation family-owned heavy-logistics specialist in Esslingen, Germany, providing crane services, heavy and special transport, industrial assembly, and storage to automotive, energy, and plant-engineering customers across Baden-Württemberg.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local (48422)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Trailer & Heavy Transport Equipment Providers (SPMT, Lowboy, Multi-Axle) (TLADAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI)

Keywords

• Heavy haulage logistics
• Mobile crane services
• Special transport services
• Industrial assembly logistics
• Project freight forwarding

Headquarters

HQ city

Esslingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Krandienstleistungen (Crane Services): Crane services including hydraulic cranes (50–250t), city cranes (30–70t), tower folding cranes (45–50m), and loading cranes. Revenue is project-based, tied to lifting capacity, duration, and project complexity. Services are offered in the metropolitan Stuttgart region and beyond.
2. Schwer- und Spezialtransporte (Heavy and Special Transport): Heavy transport and special transport services for large machines, construction equipment, and oversized loads such as cranes, excavators, turbines, containers, transformers, and industrial machinery. Own vehicle fleet includes 3- and 4-axle tractors, platform trailers, modular axle systems. Revenue is per-transport, based on weight, dimensions, route complexity, and permits required.
3. Montage (Assembly Services): Industrial assembly services including machine relocation, plant assembly, production line transfer, factory relocation, industrial assembly, machine transport, feasibility studies, and engineering. Services span demolition, packaging, transport, and re-assembly. Revenue is project-based based on scope and duration.
4. Einlagerung (Storage Services): Secure storage of plants, machines, and containers at Esslingen and Stuttgart locations. Includes regular in- and out-storage, flexible storage durations, interior and exterior storage, crane handling up to 100t, ceiling heights over 8m, forklifts up to 7.5t, hall cranes up to 25t. Revenue is likely periodic/storage-duration based.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hermann Paule GmbH & Co. KG provides heavy logistics services to industrial customers, organized into four core product lines: (1) Krandienstleistungen (crane services) using hydraulic cranes (50-250t), city cranes (30-70t), tower folding cranes (45-50m), and loading cranes (11t); (2) Spezial- und Schwertransporte (special and heavy transport) using an owned fleet of 3- and 4-axle tractors with platform trailers, telescopic semitrailers, and modular axle lines; (3) Montage (industrial assembly) covering machine relocations, plant assembly, production line transfers, industrial cleaning, and feasibility studies; and (4) Einlagerungen (storage) of machinery up to 100 tonnes at Esslingen and Stuttgart facilities. Services are delivered on-site at customer locations in the Stuttgart metropolitan region and across Germany, supported by an in-house permit administration team for heavy transport approvals.

Product overview

Hermann Paule GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned logistics company with over 100 years of experience offering comprehensive heavy logistics services. The company operates as a unified service provider combining three core product lines: Krandienstleistungen (Crane Services) with hydraulic cranes (50-250 tons), city cranes (30-70 tons), large cranes (120-250 tons), tower folding cranes (45-50m), and loading cranes (11 tons); Spezial- und Schwertransporte (Special and Heavy Transport) with an owned fleet of 3 and 4-axle tractors and diverse trailers; and Montage (Assembly Services) encompassing machine relocations, plant assembly, production line transfers, industrial cleaning, and maintenance. Additional services include Einlagerungen (Storage) at Esslingen and Stuttgart locations, Machbarkeitsstudien (Feasibility Studies) for complex projects, and Genehmigungen (Permit Administration) for heavy transports. The company serves primarily the automotive, energy, and plant engineering sectors across the Stuttgart metropolitan region and throughout Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Krandienstleistungen (Crane Services)
• Spezial- und Schwertransporte (Special and Heavy Transport)
• Montage (Industrial Assembly Services)
• Einlagerungen (Industrial Storage Services)

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BigMove AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHermann Paule is part of the BigMove AG network, enabling access to a Europe-wide network of highly specialized companies to tackle any transport challenge. This partnership extends the company's geographic reach beyond Germany into Europe for heavy and special transport projects.
• MultiliftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a Multilift shareholder (since 1996), Hermann Paule benefits from equipment pooling and better utilization rates, as well as the ability to handle larger projects jointly. The consortium enables shared equipment and joint processing of larger orders.
• Bundesverband Schwertransporte und Kranarbeiten (BSK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHermann Paule has been a member of BSK since 1963. BSK represents the interests of companies in heavy transport and crane operations, provides industry expertise, and facilitates networking among member companies.
• Standort Initiative Neue Neckarwiesen & Sirnau (SiNN)minorOthersHermann Paule is a member of the SiNN location initiative, which promotes the industrial location Neue Neckarwiesen & Sirnau in Esslingen/Sindelfingen. The initiative supports local businesses and economic development in the region.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• August Wagner GmbH: Long-standing German heavy haul and crane provider with a comparable mix of special transport, mobile crane services, and industrial assembly. Directly comparable in fleet capabilities and customer verticals.
• Christian Senkel GmbH & Co. KG: German Mittelstand specialist for heavy and special transport, including oversized loads, modular axle systems, and crane work. Closely comparable to Hermann Paule in fleet composition, customer segments (industrial/plant engineering), and regional service model.
• Kübler GmbH & Co. KG Schwertransporte: German specialist in heavy and special transport with a comparable fleet (modular axle lines, platform trailers, mobile cranes). Closely matches Hermann Paule's customer base and project-based, quote-driven commercial model.
• Felbermayr Transport- und Hebetechnik GmbH: Austrian/German family-owned heavy haul and crane company offering turnkey transport, lifting, and assembly services across DACH. Directly comparable to Hermann Paule in scope (crane + transport + assembly), with larger geographic reach and a similar multi-generation ownership model.

Regional players

• Prangl Gesellschaft m.b.H. Austrian-headquartered heavy transport and crane rental provider with DACH-wide operations. Comparable service portfolio (cranes, transport, assembly) and similar Mittelstand character, but primarily Austrian rather than German in geographic focus.
• Hans Künz GmbH: Austrian heavy haul and crane company with a similar mix of heavy transport, crane rental, and industrial assembly. Comparable in equipment and services, but its home market is Austria rather than Germany.

Broad incumbents

• Sarens NV: Global heavy lifting and engineered transport specialist with a vast fleet of cranes and modular trailers. Overlaps with Hermann Paule on oversized industrial projects but operates at a much larger scale, often as a prime contractor where Hermann Paule would be a sub-contractor.
• Mammoet: World-leading heavy lifting and transport company with global operations across energy, petrochemical, and civil infrastructure. Comparable in project type (heavy lifts, modular transport) but vastly larger scale and primarily competes on the largest end of the market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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