Kleinschmidt GmbH

What Kleinschmidt GmbH does

Kleinschmidt GmbH is a Schneverdingen-based, privately held German specialty distributor and service provider for professional measurement instruments, founded in 1990 and operating with 19 employees under Managing Director Stephan Wiesbeck. The company functions as a multi-brand reseller and aftermarket service partner rather than a manufacturer: it distributes measurement equipment from ten established OEMs including Testo, Dräger, Sauermann, Fieldpiece, AFRISO, REMS, KIMO, ecom, Dostmann, and Sundström, and holds exclusive Sauermann service-partner status for repair, calibration, and inspection of Sauermann devices. Its product catalog spans combustion analyzer, gas detection, refrigerant and HVAC/R manifold, climate, thermal imaging, and respiratory protection categories, with specific bundles for chimney sweeps and ATEX-certified equipment for flammbei R32/R290 refrigerants.

The business monetizes through three streams: one-time product sales via the kleinschmidtgmbh.com e-commerce storefront and direct phone/email consultation, recurring calibration and 1. BImSchV regulated inspection services with issued certificates, and weekly equipment rentals (€85–€129 per week) for episodic users. The customer base is concentrated in German SMB-trade verticals — heating engineers, chimney sweeps, refrigeration and air-conditioning technicians, and construction companies — with a small consumer tail and select enterprise accounts (e.g., construction firms purchasing BG-BAU-subsidizable respiratory protection). Distribution is Germany-only, with rental services explicitly restricted to in-country delivery.

The company has no disclosed funding, no parent organization, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity. Recent commercial activity is limited to seasonal promotional campaigns (Testo Sommeraktion 2024, Herbstaktion 2024, Sauermann packages) and incremental product-line additions. The firm is reliant on the relationship economics of being a non-exclusive reseller for most brands and an exclusive service partner only for Sauermann, which is the most differentiated component of its offering.

Name

Kleinschmidt GmbH

Legal name

Kleinschmidt GmbH

Website

https://kleinschmidtgmbh.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kleinschmidt GmbH is a German specialty distributor and service provider of professional measurement instruments, selling and servicing Testo, Dräger, Sauermann, Fieldpiece, AFRISO, and other brands for heating engineers, chimney sweeps, refrigeration technicians, and construction firms across Germany.

Ownership category

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Product category

Measurement Instruments Distribution & Calibration Services

NAICS

Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740), Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42373)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC, Water Heaters & Indoor Air Quality Distribution (CRAOAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC Parts & Supplies Retail (Thermostats, Filters, Ducting) (CRAIADAI), Compressor, Condenser & Evaporator Service (HSAOAJAG)

Keywords

• Measurement instruments
• HVAC testing equipment
• Combustion analyzers
• Calibration services
• Gas detection equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Schneverdingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling measurement instruments and equipment from multiple brand manufacturers. Products include exhaust gas analyzers, pressure gauges, gas detectors, thermometers, humidity meters, flow meters, thermal cameras, and safety equipment. Sales occur through e-commerce and direct consultation.
2. Service and Maintenance: Revenue from calibration services, device testing (Prüfservice), and repair services for measurement equipment. Includes issuing calibration certificates for various instrument types.
3. Equipment Rental: Rental of measurement equipment including dust measurement devices, exhaust gas analyzers, and pressure/density testing equipment. Weekly rental options available (e.g., €129.00/week for Dräger P7 Plus).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kleinschmidt GmbH is a German specialist e-commerce retailer and authorized service partner that resells professional measurement instruments for heating, refrigeration, climate/HVAC, and occupational safety applications. The company distributes multi-brand product lines (Testo, Dräger, Sauermann, Fieldpiece, AFRISO, REMS, KIMO, Sundström, Dostmann, ecom) and complements the product portfolio with calibration, repair, regulatory inspection (1. BImSchV), and rental services. Customers are predominantly German tradespeople and small businesses (chimney sweeps, heating and refrigeration technicians) plus industrial safety buyers.

Product overview

Kleinschmidt GmbH is a specialized measurement equipment retailer and service provider based in Schneverdingen, Germany, offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional measurement instruments across heating (Abgasmessgeräte testo/REMS/AFRISO/Sauermann, Druckmessgeräte), cooling/refrigeration (testo/Fieldpiece manifold gauges, vacuum pumps, leak detectors, refrigerant scales), climate/HVAC (testo 400/420 universal instruments, KIMO transmitters, flow measurement devices), and safety equipment (Dräger/Sundström respiratory protection, gas detection). The company operates as an authorized dealer for Testo SE & Co. KGaA, Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA, REMS GmbH & Co KG, Fieldpiece Instruments B.V., Sundström, AFRISO-EURO-INDEX GmbH, ecom GmbH, Dostmann electronic GmbH, and KIMO. Beyond product sales, Kleinschmidt provides integrated services including calibration with certificates, repair/maintenance, official 1. BImSchV device inspections, equipment rental, and serves as an exclusive Sauermann service partner. The portfolio features both individual measurement devices and complete measurement solutions tailored for chimney sweeps, heating engineers, refrigeration technicians, and industrial safety professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Testo Combustion Analyzers (Abgasmessgeräte) Professional combustion analyzers (testo 300 SE, testo 330-2 LL, testo 310 II) for measuring flue gas emissions, O2, CO, and CO2 in heating systems. Targeted at heating engineers, chimney sweeps, and service technicians performing regulatory emissions measurements.
• testo 400 Universal Climate Measuring Instrument Professional HVAC measurement instrument for climate and ventilation system adjustment, monitoring, and maintenance, supporting flow measurement, IAQ analysis, and comfort level assessment. Used by HVAC technicians and climate specialists.
• testo 420 Volume Flow Measuring Hood Professional volume flow measurement hood for HVAC system testing and balancing, designed for precise air velocity measurements in ventilation ducts.
• testo 550s/558s/560i Smart Probes & Manifold Gauges App-controlled digital manifold gauges and smart probes with Bluetooth connectivity for refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump testing. Targeted at refrigeration and HVAC technicians.
• Dräger Gas Detection & Safety Equipment Professional Dräger gas detection devices (X-am series), respiratory protection (X-plore series), filter devices, chemical protective suits, and escape apparatus. Targeted at industrial safety officers and construction companies.
• Dräger X-plore 8500/8700 PAPR Respiratory Protection Powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) systems providing maximum respiratory protection for construction and industrial applications. BG-BAU subsidizable up to €500 per system. Targeted at construction companies and industrial workplaces.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Testo SE & Co. KGaAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTesto is a leading manufacturer of measurement instruments. Kleinschmidt distributes Testo products including exhaust gas analyzers, climate measurement devices, thermal cameras, and smart probes. They participate in Testo seasonal promotions including spring, summer, and autumn campaigns.
• Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDräger is a major manufacturer of safety equipment including gas detection devices, respiratory protection, and protective suits. Kleinschmidt is a technical specialist dealer for Dräger products including X-plore respiratory equipment and X-am gas detectors.
• Sauermann GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKleinschmidt is an exclusive Sauermann service partner. They repair, test, maintain and calibrate Sauermann measurement devices. The partnership includes exclusive promotional campaigns such as 'Bring Glück ins Haus' (Bring Luck to Your Home) featuring Sauermann SI-CA 130 exhaust gas analyzers.
• Fieldpiece Instruments B.V.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFieldpiece manufactures refrigeration and HVAC testing instruments including Job Link system devices, manifold gauges, vacuum pumps, and recovery machines. Kleinschmidt distributes Fieldpiece products including ATEX-certified equipment for flammable refrigerants.
• AFRISO-EURO-INDEX GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAFRISO produces measurement and control devices for heating and solar technology. Kleinschmidt distributes AFRISO products including BLUELYZER and EUROLYZER exhaust gas analyzers and CAPBs modular measurement devices.
• REMS GmbH & Co KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorREMS manufactures power tools and measuring instruments for pipe processing. Kleinschmidt distributes REMS products including FG7500 and FG7700 exhaust gas analyzers, P7 pressure testing devices, and ThermoCam thermal cameras.
• KIMOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKIMO produces climate measurement instruments including differential pressure transmitters, multifunction devices, and leak detectors. Kleinschmidt distributes KIMO products as part of their climate measurement portfolio.
• ecom GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributorecom is a manufacturer of mobile gas detection and measuring devices. Kleinschmidt distributes ecom products including exhaust gas probes.
• DOSTMANN electronic GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDOSTMANN produces measurement devices including air quality monitors and data loggers. Kleinschmidt distributes DOSTMANN products such as Air Control 5000 CO2 monitor.
• SundströmminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSundström produces respiratory protection equipment including half masks, filters, and PAPR systems. Kleinschmidt distributes Sundström products as part of their occupational safety equipment range.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PCE Instruments: European online retailer/distributor of measurement instruments spanning industrial, HVAC, and safety categories. Comparable to Kleinschmidt as an e-commerce-first multi-brand measurement equipment specialist targeting professional buyers across Europe.
• Wöhler Technik GmbH: German specialist in measurement and inspection technology for chimney sweeps, heating engineers, and HVAC professionals. Direct comparable in customer persona, product categories (combustion analysis, flue gas, pressure), and German Mittelstand service-plus-distribution model.
• Trotec GmbH & Co. KG: German-based manufacturer and distributor of measurement, HVAC, and dehumidification equipment sold to tradespeople and industry. Highly comparable to Kleinschmidt in target customer (heating/HVAC technicians), German-market focus, and multi-brand distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Teledyne FLIR: Global manufacturer of thermal imaging cameras and test & measurement equipment. Overlaps with Kleinschmidt's REMS ThermoCam and testo thermal imaging categories, serving industrial, building-diagnostics, and electrical-inspection buyers.
• Testo SE & Co. KGaA: Global German manufacturer of measurement technology (combustion, HVAC, refrigeration). Kleinschmidt's largest supplier brand; broader incumbent because Testo also sells directly, potentially disintermediating distributors like Kleinschmidt on key SKUs.
• Sauermann Group: Manufacturer of HVAC/R measurement and detection instruments (SI series). Functions as both Kleinschmidt's exclusive service partner supplier and a broader incumbent with its own direct sales channels in Europe.
• AFRISO-EURO-INDEX GmbH: German manufacturer of measurement, control, and warning equipment for heating and solar technology (Eurolyzer, Bluelyzer, CAPBs). Comparable as both a Kleinschmidt supplier and broader incumbent offering overlapping combustion-analyzer products through its own direct channels.
• Beha-Amprobe (Amprobe): European/legacy brand of professional electrical, HVAC, and building-measurement instruments. Comparable product overlap in multimeters, clamp meters, and HVAC diagnostics, sold through similar trade channels across Europe.

Regional players

• Martindale Electric: UK-based manufacturer and distributor of professional electrical and HVAC measurement/test equipment. Comparable in trade-focused measurement equipment distribution, though serving the UK market rather than Germany.
• TFA Dostmann GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of measurement instruments (climate, temperature, data loggers) — comparable in product categories and German Mittelstand profile, though more consumer/retail-skewed; also a Kleinschmidt distribution partner.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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