Sobernheimer Maschinenbau GmbH

What Sobernheimer Maschinenbau GmbH does

Sobernheimer Maschinenbau GmbH (SMB) is a privately held German manufacturer of mechanical attachment systems for carrier vehicles, founded in 1971 in Bad Sobernheim, Rhineland-Palatinate, and tracing its origins to 1969 prototypes developed by machine dealer Kristen. The company designs and builds sweeper attachments (FKM 1000, FKM Solid, UKM, BKM 100, BKM Maxi), winter-service equipment (PSR and LSR snow plows, IceMaster salt spreader), and special solutions including the WeedMaster mechanical weed-removal line and the GripMaster heavy-duty free-sweeper. Working widths span 1.15m to 4.50m and machines are custom-configured; notable engineering features include the SD Leveller fully automatic sweeping-roller readjustment, swing-type parallelogram suspension, hydraulic dirt-collector emptying, and a 32mm heavy-duty motor shaft.

SMB operates a direct, sales-led go-to-market with no intermediary distribution: customers configure equipment through personal consultation with the in-house sales team, supplemented by trade-show presence at events such as Bauma and RATL. Revenue is generated through one-time capital-equipment sales, spare parts (over 90% shipped from stock with same-day fulfillment and next-day express option), and a repair/overhaul service backed by a 30-year spare parts guarantee. End customers are predominantly European municipalities and Bauhöfe (construction/building-site operators), with secondary segments in agriculture, motorsport venues (including Formula 1 circuits), and aviation facilities (airports). The company holds CrefoZert creditworthiness certification, placing it in the top 2% of German firms.

Operationally SMB is a micro-Mittelstand with only 8 disclosed employees, multi-trade apprenticeships (industrial mechanics, warehouse logistics, industrial business management), and no subsidiaries, external investors, or disclosed revenue. No funding rounds, M&A activity, or AI/data capabilities are signaled. The firm is currently led by Managing Directors Yara Kurscheid and Tom Dilger, with marketing and customer engagement conducted through a typo3-based website, newsletter, and direct contact.

Name

Sobernheimer Maschinenbau GmbH

Legal name

Sobernheimer Maschinenbau GmbH

Website

https://sobernheimer.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sobernheimer Maschinenbau GmbH is a German Mittelstand manufacturer of mechanical sweeper and winter-service attachments (1.15m–4.50m working widths) for municipalities, construction sites, agriculture, motorsport, and aviation, sold direct with a 30-year spare-parts guarantee.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Sweeping and Winter Service Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Floor Cleaning Equipment (Scrubbers, Sweepers, Burnishers) (IMAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Municipal & Public Works Specialty Vehicles (Street Sweepers, Sewer Jetters) (IMAHAIAI), Specialty Utility & Maintenance Vehicle Manufacturing (Street Sweepers/Vacuum Trucks) (IMACAFAI)

Keywords

• Attachment sweeper machines
• Winter service equipment
• Municipal road maintenance
• Mechanical weed removal
• Carrier vehicle attachments

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Sobernheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Capital Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of sweeper attachments, snow plow attachments, salt spreaders, and weed removal equipment. Working widths from 1.15m to 4.50m. Custom-built machines with various configuration options.
2. Spare Parts: Over 90% of spare parts shipped directly from stock. Same-day shipping for orders before 12:00. Express delivery with next-day service available.
3. Repair and Overhaul Services: Repair and general overhaul services for machines. Company promises to take care of repairs for many years.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sobernheimer Maschinenbau GmbH designs and manufactures mechanical attachment sweepers and winter service equipment for carrier vehicles such as wheel loaders, tractors, municipal vehicles, and excavators. The product range includes front sweepers (FKM 1000, FKM Solid, UKM, BKM 100, BKM Maxi), snow plow attachments (PSR, LSR), salt spreaders (IceMaster), and weed removal systems (WeedMaster KM10/KM12/KM20). The company also supplies spare parts with a 30-year availability guarantee and offers repair and general overhaul services.

Product overview

Sobernheimer Maschinenbau GmbH is a German manufacturer of attachment sweeping machines and winter service equipment. The product portfolio consists of three main product lines: (1) Kehrmaschinen (sweeping machines) including FKM 1000, FKM Solid, UKM, BKM 100, and BKM Maxi with working widths from 1.15m to 4.50m; (2) Winterdienst (winter service) including PSR snow plows, LSR snow plows, and IceMaster salt spreaders; and (3) Sonderlösungen (special solutions) including WeedMaster product line for mechanical weed removal (KM20, KM10/KM12 hand-operated) and GripMaster for extreme free-sweeping applications. All products are developed and manufactured in Bad Sobernheim, Germany with a focus on robust construction, premium quality materials, and long service life.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WeedMaster: Mechanical weed removal equipment - available in hand-operated (KM10, KM12) and attachment (KM20) versions.
• GripMaster
• IceMaster

Products and services

• FKM 1000 Heavy-duty front sweeper for small carriers with working widths from 1.15m. Modular system with flexible operational scope, award-winning design, suitable for angled brushing mode. Intended for municipalities, construction sites, and agricultural operations attaching sweepers to compact carriers.
• FKM Solid Front sweeper available with dirt collecting tray or angled brushing configuration. Low-wear sweeping with sensitive sweeping roller setting and hydraulically emptying dirt collector. Designed for municipalities and contractors needing compact sweeping attachments.
• UKM Premium Universal Sweeper Premium universal sweeper with fully automatic sweeping roller readjustment via the SD leveller system that eliminates manual adjustment. Features concealed brush axis minimizing dust and a swing-type parallelogram suspension for effective sweeping on rough surfaces. For professional municipal and contractor use.
• BKM 100 Building Site Sweeper Building site sweeper with hydraulic sweeping roller readjustment for constant ground contact and 3D leveller fixture for safe use on steep ramps. Features a sturdy 32mm motor shaft and combines dirt collector and roughening fixture in one unit. Targeted at construction sites and Bauhöfe.
• BKM Maxi XXL Building Site Sweeper Extra sturdy XXL building site sweeper for toughest operations with working widths up to 4 meters. Features extra sturdy angled-brush collecting system and hydraulically emptying dirt collector. Suitable for extreme soiling on large construction and industrial sites.
• PSR Heavy Snow Blade Heavy snow blade with spring flap run-over system for clearing and levelling work. Working widths from 2,000 to 3,400mm, suitable for heavy-duty winter service operations on roads and pathways. Targets municipal winter road maintenance fleets.
• LSR Universal Snow Blade Universal snow blade with swivel bar run-over system for clearing work on roads and ways. Working widths from 1,500 to 2,400mm with spring-cushioned swing head. Intended for municipalities, agricultural operations, and tractor-based winter service.
• IceMaster Salzstreuer (ICE MASTER 170) Universal salt/saline spreader with 170L capacity and working widths from 0.8-6.0m. Complements the winter service program with reliable spreading and comfortable control unit. Targets municipal winter road maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% of spare parts shipped directly from warehouse stock
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hako GmbH: Hako is a German manufacturer of municipal and industrial cleaning equipment, including sweeper attachments for carrier vehicles. It is a broader incumbent serving similar customers as SMB but with a wider portfolio including ride-on machines.
• Kärcher (Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG): Kärcher is a much larger German manufacturer of cleaning equipment with a broad portfolio including municipal sweepers, scrubbers, and weed removal systems. It is the dominant brand in the German cleaning equipment market and competes with SMB in sweeper attachments and WeedMaster-class mechanical weed removal products.

Regional players

• Egholm A/S: Egholm is a Danish manufacturer of compact utility machines with sweeper and winter service attachments. It is a regional peer serving Northern European municipalities with comparable attachment-based solutions.

Direct peers

• Dulevo International: Dulevo is an Italian manufacturer of industrial and municipal sweepers, both ride-on and attachment models. It competes with SMB in the European sweeper attachment market with comparable products targeting municipalities and contractors.
• Westermann GmbH: Westermann is a German manufacturer of sweeper attachments and weed removal equipment for municipal vehicles and tractors. It is highly comparable to SMB in its niche focus and German Mittelstand structure.
• Tuchel Maschinenbau: Tuchel is a small German manufacturer of sweeper attachments and snow plows for wheel loaders, tractors, and municipal carriers. It is highly comparable to SMB in size, product portfolio, and target customer base of German and European municipalities.
• Bema Maschinenfabrik: Bema is a German manufacturer specializing in sweeper attachments for carrier vehicles including wheel loaders and tractors. It competes directly with SMB in the European sweeper attachment segment with comparable municipal and contractor customers.
• Boschung (Josef Boschung AG): Boschung is a Swiss manufacturer specializing in municipal street maintenance equipment including compact sweepers and winter service attachments. It competes directly with SMB in the European municipal sweeper attachment segment.
• Aebi Schmidt Group: Aebi Schmidt is a direct peer in municipal maintenance equipment, manufacturing street sweepers, snow plows, and salt spreaders for carriers similar to SMB's product portfolio. Both companies serve European municipalities and contractors with comparable attachment-based solutions.

Emerging players

• AS-Motor GmbH: AS-Motor is a German manufacturer of high-clearance mowers and weed removal equipment, including the AS 50 WeedHex. It overlaps with SMB's WeedMaster product line in the mechanical weed removal category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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