Probig

What Probig does

PROBIG GmbH, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Vöcklamarkt, Austria, manufactures high-tech plastic scraping systems for water and wastewater treatment. The company's product portfolio centers on proprietary non-metallic Hightech plastic materials, applied across belt scrapers (Bandräumer) for rectangular basins up to 140m × 14m, API scrapers certified for the petrochemical industry, DAF (Dissolved Air Flotation) scrapers for oil and grease removal, a patented Schwimmschlamm-Abzugssystem (floating sludge removal system), and what the company describes as the world's largest range of plastic chains, gears, and accessories for retrofit and new-build applications. PROBIG claims its plastic systems deliver 2-10x longer lifespan than metal alternatives and are corrosion-resistant, energy-efficient, and maintenance-free, with ISO 9001/10001/14001/45001, ATEX, and TÜV certifications.

The company serves petrochemical and oil and gas enterprises (including Aramco, Shell, BP, ExxonMobil, Total, Petrobras), chemical and process industry customers (Bayer, BASF, Henkel, DSM), industrial and consumer manufacturers (Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Daimler, Nissan, Wacker, Swarovski), and municipal wastewater operators (Stadtwerke, Den Haag), with stated installations in more than 80 countries. It operates through direct field sales from its Austrian headquarters and a German sales office in Freilassing, supplemented by commissioned sales representatives and distributors, with regional operations including a Probig Balkan GmbH subsidiary. Revenue is generated through project-based one-time equipment sales with custom quotation, pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the legal structure is a closely held family-style group with PROBIG Holding GmbH as parent, managed by CEO Augustin Perner alongside Managing Directors Felix Perner and Markus Mitterlehner.

Name

Probig

Legal name

Probig GmbH

Website

https://probig.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PROBIG GmbH, founded 1983 in Austria, manufactures proprietary non-metallic Hightech plastic scraping systems for water and wastewater treatment, serving oil and gas majors, chemical and process industries, and municipal utilities across more than 80 countries via direct field sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vöcklamarkt

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Scraping Systems Sales: PROBIG generates revenue through the sale of proprietary scraping systems and components for water and wastewater treatment applications. The company offers complete solutions including design, planning, and production of belt scrapers, API scrapers, DAF scrapers, and associated components.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Probig develops, plans and produces certified belt scrapers (Bandräumer), API scrapers and DAF scrapers from proprietary non-metallic high-tech plastics for water and wastewater treatment. It sells complete, customized scraping systems and replacement components to industrial enterprises, petrochemical plants and municipal wastewater associations in over 80 countries. The portfolio also covers the patented Floating Sludge Removal System, plastic chain/gear components and dedicated solutions for oil and gas pretreatment and seawater desalination.

Product overview

PROBIG® is a leading manufacturer of plastic scraping systems for water and wastewater technology, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products including Bandräumer (belt scrapers) for rectangular basins up to 140m length, DAF-Räumer for dissolved air flotation applications, API-Räumer for petrochemical industry applications, and the patented Schwimmschlamm-Abzugssystem for floating sludge removal. Their product line also includes Kunststoff-Komponenten featuring the world's largest range of plastic chains, gears, and accessories. All products are manufactured from non-metallic high-tech materials, providing 2-10x longer lifespan than metal alternatives, with complete solutions covering pretreatment, coagulation, separation, and clear water extraction for applications in municipal wastewater, industrial processes, oil and gas, and seawater desalination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PROBIG Schwimmschlamm-Abzugssystem: Patentierte Lösung für die Räumung von Schwimmschlamm (patented floating sludge extraction system) for wastewater treatment plants.

Products and services

• Bandräumer (Belt Scraper) Belt scraper systems made from high-tech plastics for rectangular basins up to 140m length and 14m width. Offers corrosion resistance and 2-10x longer lifespan versus metal alternatives and targets municipal and industrial wastewater treatment operators.
• Schwimmschlamm-Abzugssystem (Floating Sludge Removal System) Patented system for fully automatic removal of floating sludge or fat on wastewater treatment plants. Combines a floating suction box with a screw conveyor, suitable for round and rectangular tanks and for retrofit on existing scraper bridges.
• DAF-Räumer (DAF Scraper) DAF (Dissolved Air Flotation) scrapers made from high-tech plastics for the removal of floating substances, fats and oils in water and wastewater treatment. Targets industrial and municipal operators needing reliable separation stages.
• API-Räumer (API Scraper) API scraper systems certified for the petrochemical industry, for removal of bottom sludge and floating sludge. Targets oil and gas, refinery and petrochemical facilities requiring certified quality at the highest international level.
• Kunststoff-Komponenten (Plastic Components) World's largest range of chains, gears and accessories made from high-tech plastics, including chains, gears and accessories designed for cost-effective retrofitting of existing wastewater treatment plants.
• Oil & Gas: Räumer Petrochemie (Petrochemical Scraper Solutions) Pre-treatment solutions for the oil and gas industry, combining API, CPI and DAF systems. Targeted at leading oil, gas and petrochemical operators worldwide with strict certifications.
• Meerwasser-Entsalzung Räumer (Seawater Desalination Scraper) Innovative pre-treatment systems for fresh and salt water used in drinking water production and water reuse. Includes four key steps: pre-cleaning with coarse/fine screening, coagulation and flocculation, separation via DAF, and clear water extraction, targeting desalination plants and mining customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2 to 10 times more durable than metal alternatives
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ovivo: Canadian-headquartered global provider of water and wastewater treatment equipment, including mechanical screening, scraping, and biosolids handling systems. Directly comparable to PROBIG in serving municipal and industrial customers with mechanical scraping and screening solutions.
• Smith & Loveless: US-based manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment equipment including pump stations, headworks, and treatment systems. Comparable to PROBIG in serving municipal and industrial customers with mechanical treatment solutions.
• Huber Technology: German manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment equipment, including screening, grit removal, sludge treatment, and mechanical separation systems. A direct European peer to PROBIG with overlapping product portfolio and customer base.
• Lakeside Equipment Corporation: US manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment equipment including chain-and-flight collectors, traveling bridges, and circular clarifier mechanisms. Directly comparable to PROBIG in the mechanical scraper and clarifier niche serving municipal and industrial customers.
• Aqseptence Group: German-headquartered manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment equipment including screening, filtration, and sludge handling systems. A direct European peer to PROBIG with overlapping mechanical treatment portfolio and similar customer profile.
• Westech Engineering: US-based manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment equipment serving municipal and industrial customers, with product lines spanning headworks screens, grit removal, and clarifier mechanisms. Closely comparable to PROBIG's niche focus on mechanical scraping solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Xylem: US-based global water technology company offering pumps, treatment equipment, and instrumentation across the full water cycle, including through its Evoqua acquisition. A broad incumbent with overlapping municipal and industrial water treatment customer base.
• Veolia Water Technologies: French multinational offering comprehensive water and wastewater treatment technologies, engineering, EPC, and equipment. A broad incumbent with an overlapping customer base in petrochemical and municipal water treatment where PROBIG specializes in plastic scrapers.
• Suez Water Technologies & Solutions: French multinational water treatment provider offering broad process solutions, equipment, and chemicals for municipal and industrial water applications. A broad incumbent comparable to PROBIG in the broader water treatment equipment market.
• Andritz: Austrian-headquartered global industrial group with a significant separation and water/wastewater treatment business serving municipal and industrial customers. A broad regional incumbent that overlaps with PROBIG's water treatment niche and shares the Austrian industrial base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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