Schuller GmbH

What Schuller GmbH does

Schuller GmbH is a privately held German manufacturing company headquartered in Sachsenheim, Baden-Württemberg, that designs and produces two specialty product lines for German municipal and construction-industry customers: the KänguruLifter® family of patented manhole cover lifting devices (covering load capacities from 70 kg up to 300 kg across Kompakt, Original, Kombi, and Tandem models) and the Spritzbetondüse (shotcrete nozzle) line featuring a patented post-mixing chamber for the dry spray concrete process. All products are manufactured in Germany from stainless steel, are TÜV certified and BG (GS) tested, and are protected by patents or utility model registrations on the core lifting and mixing-chamber mechanisms. The Tandem model additionally carries the DGUV Test mark, and the Kappenreiniger (cap cleaner) complies with DIN 3221 for drinking and fire-water line maintenance.

The company operates a direct sales motion supplemented by a network of regional distribution partners (Vertriebspartner) covering both product lines within Germany, with on-site demonstrations available and quote-based pricing on all items — no public price list is published. Pricing is handled via direct inquiry, supporting a low-volume, high-touch commercial model rather than transactional e-commerce. The product catalog is supplemented by accessories including hand hooks (L-, U-, and T-shaped stainless steel variants), a Krafthebel Tandem lever arm, and long and short telescopic hydrant keys, plus custom Sonderanfertigungen (special orders). Customer segments are horizontal rather than vertical — municipal water, sewage, and utility companies for the lifter line, and construction and tunneling firms for the shotcrete nozzle line.

Schuller GmbH is family-controlled, with three Schuller family members (Johann Schuller, Dipl.-Ing. Monika Schuller, and Karin Schuller, MSc, who also serves as Data Protection Officer) serving as Managing Directors. The firm holds no external institutional investment, operates only from its Sachsenheim headquarters, and has no disclosed revenue, funding history, or expansion plans beyond the German market.

Name

Schuller GmbH

Legal name

Schuller GmbH

Website

https://schullergmbh.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schuller GmbH is a German family-owned manufacturer of patented manhole cover lifting devices (KänguruLifter®) and shotcrete nozzles with post-mixing chambers, sold to municipal utilities and construction/tunneling firms in Germany via direct sales and regional distribution partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Maintenance Equipment

NAICS

Precision Turned Product Manufacturing (332721)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Surface Preparation Equipment (Shot Blasting, Scarifiers, Grinders) (IMAHALAL)

Keywords

• Manhole cover lifters
• Shotcrete nozzles
• Utility maintenance equipment
• Construction equipment
• Post-mixing chamber technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Sachsenheim

HQ country

Germany

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

Revenue model

1. KänguruLifter® Product Sales: Sale of patented manhole cover lifting devices including Kompakt, Original, Kombi, and Tandem models, along with accessories such as hooks, power levers, and hand hooks.
2. Spritzbetondüse (Shotcrete Nozzle) Sales: Sale of patented shotcrete nozzles with post-mixing chamber in various sizes (DN 32, DN 38, DN 50, DN 65) for dry spray concrete applications.
3. Accessories and Spare Parts: Sale of accessories including telescopic hydrant keys, cap cleaners, adapters, extensions, and individual spare parts for all product lines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Schuller GmbH manufactures and sells two proprietary product lines based on its own patents: (1) KänguruLifter® stainless-steel manhole cover lifting devices (Kompakt up to 70kg, Original up to 100kg, Kombi dismantable, and Tandem up to 300kg) for municipal utility maintenance, and (2) Spritzbetontechnik shotcrete nozzles with post-mixing chamber in four hose diameters (DN 32, 38/40, 50, 65) for dust-free dry spray concrete application in tunnel and underground construction. Both lines are manufactured in Germany with TÜV/BG (GS) certification, supported by a range of accessories including hand hooks, lever arms, telescopic hydrant keys, and cap cleaners.

Product overview

Schuller GmbH is a German manufacturing company offering two core product lines: KänguruLifter® manhole cover lifting devices and Spritzbetontechnik (shotcrete technology with post-mixing chamber). The KänguruLifter® product line includes four main models (Kompakt up to 70kg, Original up to 100kg, Kombi dismantable up to 100kg, and Tandem up to 300kg), all featuring patented lifting technology, TÜV/DGUV certification, and stainless steel construction. The Spritzbetontechnik line offers shotcrete nozzles with post-mixing chamber in four sizes (32S-2, 38/40S-2, 50S-2, 65S-2) for various hose diameters. Both product lines are supported by a range of accessories including hand hooks, lever arms, telescopic hydrant keys, and cap cleaners. All products are manufactured in Germany (Made in Germany) and backed by own patents and developments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KänguruLifter®: Patented manhole cover lifting devices (Schachtdeckelhebegeräte) made of stainless steel, TÜV/BG (GS) certified, available in various models (Kompakt, Original, Kombi, Tandem) for different weight capacities up to 300 kg.
• Spritzbetontechnik

Products and services

• KänguruLifter® Kompakt Compact patented manhole cover lifting device for loads up to 70 kg, featuring the KänguruLifter® lever-action mechanism in stainless steel with TÜV/BG (GS) certification. Intended for municipal utility and infrastructure maintenance crews needing a lightweight, ergonomic tool for road drains and round manhole covers.
• KänguruLifter® Original Standard patented manhole cover lifting device for road drains, hydrant street caps, and round manhole covers up to 100 kg, with TÜV/BG (GS) certification and stainless-steel construction. Targets municipal water, sewage, and utility maintenance teams; a dismantable Kombi variant is also available.
• KänguruLifter® Kombi Dismantable version of the KänguruLifter® Original with adjustable and removable handle, certified by TÜV/BG (GS), suited for crews that need a transportable lifter for covers up to 100 kg. Built for municipal utility and infrastructure maintenance use.
• KänguruLifter® Tandem Heavy-duty patented manhole cover lifter for square and round covers up to 300 kg (up to 100 cm/150 cm side length or diameter), with removable extendable handle, telescopic axle, and DGUV-tested certification. Available in 260 mm pneumatic wheel or 160 mm elastic rubber tire versions; operable with one or two handles for one or two persons.
• Spritzbetondüse 65S-2 Patented shotcrete nozzle with post-mixing chamber (Nachmischkammer) and plastic tube, sized for conveying hose diameter DN 65. Designed for dry spray concrete applications on tunneling and underground construction projects, enabling dust-free mixing, reduced rebound, and improved concrete quality.
• Spritzbetondüse 50S-2 Patented shotcrete nozzle with post-mixing chamber and plastic tube, sized for conveying hose diameter DN 50. Used in dry spray concrete applications for tunnel and underground construction to achieve optimal mixing, near dust-free operation, and reduced rebound.
• Spritzbetondüse 38/40S-2 Patented shotcrete nozzle with post-mixing chamber and plastic tube, sized for conveying hose diameter DN 38–40. Used in dry spray concrete work to enable dust-free operation, better mixing of dry mix and water, and reduced concrete rebound.
• Spritzbetondüse 32S-2 Small patented shotcrete nozzle with post-mixing chamber and plastic tube, sized for conveying hose diameter DN 32, particularly suitable for renovation work. Delivers dust-free dry spray concrete application with reduced rebound and higher concrete quality for tunnel, underground, and renovation projects.
• Handhaken (Hand Hooks) for Manhole Covers Stainless-steel (Edelstahl X5 CrNi 189) hand hooks for manhole covers, with 12 mm pull rod diameter and 70 cm length (custom lengths on request). Available in L-shaped, U-shaped, and T-shaped versions; pairs of hooks (Art. 6030, 6031, 6032). Used by municipal maintenance crews with the KänguruLifter® family.
• Krafthebel Tandem (Lever Arm for Stuck/Frozen Manhole Covers) Lever arm accessory for loosening stuck or frozen square manhole covers, used in combination with the KänguruLifter® Tandem or the interchangeable hand lever (Article No. 7085). Sold to municipal maintenance crews that need to break free seized covers before lifting.
• Teleskophydrantenschlüssel lang (Telescopic Hydrant Key, Long) Long telescopic hydrant key with optimal lever action via extendable handle, length adjustable from 126 to 220 cm, with removable handle for space-saving storage (Article No. 6000). Sold to municipal utility and fire-service customers operating underground hydrants.
• Teleskophydrantenschlüssel kurz (Telescopic Hydrant Key, Short) Compact telescopic hydrant key with length adjustable from 74 to 118 cm (Article No. 6034). Sold alongside the long version to municipal utility and fire-service users needing a more portable tool.
• Kappenreiniger (Cap Cleaner for Hydrant Street Caps) Utility-model-protected device (Article No. 6033) for cleaning hydrant street caps on drinking and fire water lines, connecting via claw coupling DN 80 and enabling cleaning in line with DIN 3221 in a maximum of 20 seconds. Double-tube design with pipe ventilator prevents air suction and dirty-water backflow into drinking water lines. Weight 3.8 kg, length 90 cm.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cleaning duration max 20 seconds for cap cleaners
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Vertriebspartner (Distribution Partners)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partners sell Schuller GmbH products in their respective territories. The company maintains a network of partners for both KänguruLifter® products and Spritzbetontechnik products. Customers are directed to contact the company to identify the appropriate partner for their area.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Putzmeister Holding GmbH: Putzmeister (now part of SANY) is a leading manufacturer of shotcrete and concrete spraying equipment globally. Like Schuller's Spritzbetondüse, Putzmeister serves tunneling, mining, and construction customers with shotcrete application technology, making it the closest direct competitor in the concrete application equipment space.
• Normet Group: Normet supplies underground construction equipment, including shotcrete spraying systems and mining maintenance tools. Its product breadth and tunnel/mining customer base closely parallel Schuller's Spritzbetontechnik line.
• CIFA SpA: CIFA produces concrete spraying machines and shotcrete equipment used in construction and infrastructure projects. It overlaps with Schuller's shotcrete nozzle business in customer use cases and application technology.
• ALIVA Equipment (Sika): ALIVA, owned by Sika, specializes in dry and wet shotcrete spraying equipment and nozzles for underground construction. It competes directly with Schuller's Spritzbetondüse product line for tunneling and concrete rehabilitation applications.

Broad incumbents

• Atlas Copco: Atlas Copco is a large industrial group offering construction tools, surface preparation equipment, and material handling solutions. Its surface preparation and shotcrete-relevant product lines serve the same end customers as Schuller, though it does not specialize in Schuller's niche lifting or nozzle products.
• SANY Heavy Industry: SANY is a global heavy equipment manufacturer, including shotcrete machinery via its Putzmeister subsidiary. As the parent of Putzmeister, it is a relevant broad incumbent competing in the same shotcrete and concrete equipment market.
• Husqvarna Construction Products: Husqvarna Construction manufactures cutting, grinding, and surface preparation equipment for construction and surface treatment professionals. Its surface preparation portfolio overlaps thematically with Schuller's shotcrete-based concrete surface application business.
• Wacker Neuson Group: Wacker Neuson produces compact construction equipment, including light compaction, concrete technology, and site solutions. It overlaps with Schuller's customer base in concrete application and infrastructure construction, though it is a much broader incumbent.
• Hilti AG: Hilti designs and manufactures tools, software, and services for the professional construction industry. While not a direct competitor in shotcrete nozzles or manhole lifters, it serves the same construction and infrastructure customer base with a broad premium tools portfolio.

Emerging players

• Reichmann Surface Preparation: Reichmann is a German manufacturer of surface preparation equipment such as shot blasting machines. It is thematically comparable to Schuller's concrete surface treatment business and serves similar construction and infrastructure customers in the DACH region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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