SCHOPF Maschinenbau GmbH

What SCHOPF Maschinenbau GmbH does

SCHOPF Maschinenbau GmbH is a German manufacturer linked to the Goldhofer AG group, specializing in heavy-duty transport technology and airport ground support equipment (GSE). The company is registered at Donaustrasse 95, 87700 Memmingen, Germany, the same headquarters as Goldhofer Aktiengesellschaft, and brand materials (Goldhofer Transport, Goldhofer Airport) are referenced through a shared digital footprint. Its core technology spans two divisions: a Transport division building trailers, semi-trailers, heavy-duty modular transporters, special application vehicles, and warehouse vehicles for construction, mechanical and plant engineering, energy (including wind power), mining, harbor and shipyard logistics, and petrochemical industries; and an Airport division producing cargo and pushback tractors, conventional tractors, towbarless tractors, the ARTS (Aircraft Recovery Transport Systems) line, and a Defense Airport line. Proprietary technology includes the LINK telemetry system for GSE fleet monitoring (recently upgraded with a Formula One module) and e-mobility solutions for sustainable ground operations.

The business model is a direct-to-enterprise equipment sale plus aftermarket service model. Revenue is generated through specialized direct sales teams for transport and airport technology, supported by an eShop (e-shop.goldhofer.com) and an electronic parts catalog (etk.goldhofer.com) for documentation and parts ordering. A 24/7 emergency hotline, diagnosis and overhaul services, spare parts, special tools, and an academy training program create a recurring service revenue stream and lock-in effect. Distribution is global, with operating geographies explicitly covering Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States, supplemented by a network of airport channel partners. Customer segments are enterprise buyers in transport logistics and aviation ground handling, with no public pricing or revenue figures disclosed. The entity itself is reported with 12 employees, while the surrounding product, channel, and brand data reflect the broader Goldhofer AG portfolio, indicating SCHOPF Maschinenbau GmbH operates as a dedicated subsidiary within a larger group structure.

Name

SCHOPF Maschinenbau GmbH

Legal name

GOLDHOFER Aktiengesellschaft

Website

https://schopf-gse.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SCHOPF Maschinenbau GmbH, a Memmingen-based subsidiary of Goldhofer AG, manufactures heavy-duty transport vehicles and airport ground support equipment, including towbarless tractors, cargo/pushback tractors, and aircraft recovery systems, serving logistics and aviation customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy-duty transport and airport ground support equipment

NAICS

Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing (3369), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)

SIC

Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790), Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro primary industry

Airport Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Vehicle Manufacturing (IMACAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Trailer & Heavy Transport Equipment Providers (SPMT, Lowboy, Multi-Axle) (TLADAGAM), Military Aerospace Ground Support Equipment (GSE) & Test Systems (IMABAMAL)

Keywords

• Heavy-duty transport equipment
• Airport ground support
• Aircraft towing tractors
• Specialized trailers
• Heavy load modules

Headquarters

HQ city

Memmingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SCHOPF Maschinenbau GmbH designs and manufactures heavy-duty transport vehicles and airport ground support equipment (GSE). Its portfolio spans trailers, semi-trailers, heavy-duty modules, and special-application transport solutions for industrial sectors, as well as cargo/pushback tractors, conventional tractors, towbarless tractors, ARTS aircraft recovery systems, and e-mobility solutions for civil and defense aviation customers. The company also provides overhaul/repair, spare parts, special tools, training, and digital product/parts documentation via a dedicated eShop and electronic parts catalog.

Product overview

Goldhofer AG offers a comprehensive portfolio of heavy-duty transport and airport handling solutions. The product range includes trailers, semi-trailers, and heavy-duty modules for industrial transport applications across construction, mechanical engineering, energy, mining, harbor, and petrochemical sectors. The airport division provides specialized GSE including cargo/pushback tractors, conventional tractors, towbarless tractors, and aircraft recovery transport systems (ARTS). Additional offerings include warehouse vehicles, used vehicles, and an eShop. The LINK telemetry system enables fleet management and monitoring for airport ground support equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Goldhofer Transport: Transport technology division offering trailers, semi-trailers, heavy-duty modules, and special applications
• Goldhofer Airport
• GOLDHOFER Drivers Club

Products and services

• Trailers Transport trailers designed for heavy-duty cargo transportation across construction, mechanical engineering, and energy sectors.
• Semi-trailers Semi-trailer transport solutions for heavy cargo, featuring modular designs for various load requirements.
• Heavy-Duty Modules Modular heavy-duty transport systems designed for exceptional loads in industrial applications.
• Special Applications Customized transport solutions for specialized industrial requirements and unique cargo handling needs.
• Warehouse Vehicles Vehicles designed for warehouse and internal logistics operations.
• Cargo / pushback tractors Tractors designed for cargo handling and aircraft pushback operations at airports.
• Conventional tractors Standard airport tractors for conventional aircraft handling operations.
• Towbarless tractors Advanced tractors that can tow aircraft without traditional towbars, improving operational efficiency.
• ARTS - Aircraft Recovery Transport Systems Specialized systems for aircraft recovery and transport, including the LINK telemetry system for GSE fleet management.
• Defense Airport equipment Airport handling solutions designed for defense and military aviation applications.
• E-Mobility airport solutions Electric and sustainable mobility solutions for airport ground operations.
• Used vehicles Pre-owned transport vehicles and equipment available for purchase.
• Overhaul/Repair service Repair and overhaul services for transport vehicles, customer-support driven.
• Academy (Airport) Training and education programs for airport ground support equipment operations.
• Diagnosis Overhaul (Airport) Diagnostic and overhaul services for airport ground support equipment.
• Spare Parts (Airport) Original spare parts supply for airport ground support equipment.
• Special Tools (Airport) Specialized tools for servicing airport ground support equipment.
• eShop Online sales platform for products and merchandise.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Airport PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGoldhofer maintains a network of airport partners for distribution and service of airport ground support equipment, as referenced on their Airport Partners page (Our Partners section)

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Doll Fahrzeugbau: Doll is a German manufacturer of heavy-duty and specialized trailers used for wind energy, military, and industrial transport — directly comparable to Goldhofer's transport division specialty trailers and semi-trailers.
• JBT AeroTech: JBT AeroTech supplies a broad GSE portfolio including cargo/pushback tractors, aircraft de-icers, and ground power units — directly competing with Goldhofer Airport in airport handling equipment, particularly at large commercial hubs.
• Cometto (TII Group): Cometto produces heavy-duty modular trailers and self-propelled modular transporters used in industrial and energy transport — directly comparable to Goldhofer's heavy-duty modules for wind, mining, and petrochemical customers.
• Textron (TUG / Safeaero): Textron-affiliated TUG and Safeaero brands manufacture aircraft tow tractors and ground support equipment, overlapping directly with Goldhofer's conventional and towbarless tractor lines as well as aircraft recovery systems.
• Nicolas Industrie: Nicolas Industrie produces heavy-haul and specialized industrial transport equipment for construction and energy markets, comparable to Goldhofer's heavy-duty modules and special-application transport solutions.
• TLD (ALVEST Group): TLD is one of the largest global manufacturers of airport ground support equipment (tractors, belt loaders, pushbacks, aircraft recovery systems) and is the most direct head-to-head competitor to Goldhofer's Airport division across both commercial and military GSE.
• Scheuerle (TII Group): Scheuerle is a leading European manufacturer of heavy-duty modular transporters, low-loaders, and SPMTs for construction, wind, and industrial customers — a direct competitor to Goldhofer's heavy-duty modules and trailer divisions.
• TREPEL (TLD/ALVEST): TREPEL specializes in aircraft recovery systems and towbarless tractors, directly overlapping with Goldhofer's ARTS aircraft recovery platform and towbarless tractor product line within the GSE category.
• KAMAG (TII Group): KAMAG builds heavy-duty transport vehicles and specialized airport/aircraft handling equipment, giving it a dual-vertical profile similar to Goldhofer's transport + airport combination.

Emerging players

• AERO Specialties: AERO Specialties is a niche GSE manufacturer (towbars, tripods, ground equipment) that competes in selected airport handling categories overlapping with Goldhofer Airport, though with a narrower product range.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCkflMKg1S72mewulmSJrfzg
• Facebookfacebook.com/GoldhoferTransport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schopf-maschinenbau-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/goldhofertransport

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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