Stoebich Brandschutz GmbH

What Stoebich Brandschutz GmbH does

Stoebich Brandschutz GmbH is a privately held German company founded in 1980 in Goslar and recognized as a technology and world market leader in preventive structural fire protection. The company engineers and manufactures textile-based fire and smoke protection systems, including smoke curtains, fire protection curtains, smoke protection curtains, fire protection hoods for electronic equipment, conveyor system closures (Förderanlagenabschlüsse), gates, and DIBt-approved control systems. Its proprietary fabric technology (e.g., Heliotex, Fibershield-I, Hidden Shield, Stripecoil, ECClos-Flex-I) is differentiated by extreme-temperature performance (over 1,000°C), near-invisible architectural integration, and conveyor-continuous operation. The most recent product, ECClos-Flex-I (2024), is the company's 12th documented world-first innovation and the first textile conveyor system closure with a European Technical Assessment (ETA).

The company's revenue model combines one-time sales of customized fire protection products, recurring service and maintenance contracts (covering both proprietary and third-party brands), and bespoke project engineering for complex architectural and industrial installations. Distribution is direct-to-enterprise via field sales and wholly-owned subsidiaries across nine countries (Germany, Austria, USA, France, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Sweden, Spain, Poland), targeting building owners, architects/planners, intralogistics operators, and battery storage facilities. Following the death of founder Dr.-Ing. Jochen Stöbich in 2021, the company is managed by Alexander Dolipski, Helmut Schaller, and Adrian Krysewski, and operates as the core entity of a 7-company Stöbich Group that vertically integrates control electronics, fabric development, optical measurement, and service operations.

Name

Stoebich Brandschutz GmbH

Legal name

Stöbich Brandschutz GmbH

Website

https://stoebich.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stoebich Brandschutz GmbH is a German family-owned manufacturer of textile fire and smoke protection systems, selling customized curtains, conveyor closures, and detection solutions directly to enterprise customers across 9+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Equipment

NAICS

Drywall and Insulation Contractors (238310), Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Door, Firestop & Passive Fire Protection Inspection/Installation (IMAIAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Firestop & Penetration Sealing Materials (IMADAGAL), Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO2/Kitchen Hood) (IMAIAJAE), Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO₂/Kitchen Hood) (BPABAHAD)

Keywords

• Structural fire protection
• Textile fire curtains
• Conveyor system closures
• Smoke protection systems
• Fire safety equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Goslar

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Protection Products: Sale of structural fire protection systems including smoke curtains, fire protection curtains, conveyor system closures, gates, and controls. Products are customized solutions ranging from standard to special project-specific configurations.
2. Service & Maintenance: Maintenance, repair, and modernization of fire protection systems - both proprietary and third-party brands. Includes ongoing service contracts for installed systems.
3. Custom Project Solutions: Customer-specific product development and custom-made project solutions including installation services for complex fire protection requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Stoebich Brandschutz GmbH designs, manufactures, and installs textile-based preventive structural fire protection systems, including smoke curtains, fire protection curtains, smoke protection curtains, fire protection hoods for electronic devices, conveyor system closures, fire protection gates, and DIBt-approved control electronics. The company complements its structural products with technical fire protection offerings (smart early fire detection systems), specialized fire protection enclosures for lithium-ion battery storage, and a full service and maintenance program covering both proprietary and third-party brands.

Product overview

STÖBICH Brandschutz GmbH is a technology and world market leader in preventive structural fire protection, founded in 1980. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of textile-based fire protection systems under its core Structural Fire Protection (Baulicher Brandschutz) umbrella, including smoke curtains (Rauchschürzen), fire protection curtains (Feuerschutzvorhänge), smoke protection curtains (Rauchschutzvorhänge), fire protection hoods for electronic devices, conveyor system closures (Förderanlagenabschlüsse), gates, and control systems. These textile solutions are complemented by Technical Fire Protection offerings including early detection systems and fire protection for battery storage systems. The product portfolio includes notable sub-brands such as Fibershield®-I (heat-insulating fire protection curtain), ECClos®-Flex-I (textile conveyor system closure - the company's 12th world first with ETA), Hidden Shield (concealed textile fire protection), Heliotex (high-temperature resistant fabric), Stripecoil (passable smoke barrier), and Omnicompact (fire protection lifting-stacking door). The company provides complete solutions from product development and custom project solutions to installation, service, and maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fibershield-I: Heat-insulating textile fire protection curtain with European Technical Assessment (ETA) - the 12th world novelty from STÖBICH
• ECClos Flex-I
• Heliotex
• Stripecoil
• Hidden Shield
• Omnicompact

Products and services

• Smoke Curtains (Rauchschürzen) Textile smoke barrier systems for controlling smoke in buildings, used for smoke extraction and smoke compartment formation. Sold to building owners, architects, and planners requiring smoke management solutions for commercial and industrial buildings.
• Fire Protection Curtains (Feuerschutzvorhänge) Textile fire protection barriers that provide fire resistance to prevent spread of flames and heat across building openings. Sold to building owners, architects, and planners as alternatives to traditional rigid fire doors.
• Smoke Protection Curtains (Rauchschutzvorhänge) Textile curtains designed to prevent smoke passage while allowing some visibility and passage. Sold to building owners and facility managers for smoke compartmentation in large spaces such as atriums.
• Fire Protection Hoods for Electronic Devices (Brandschutzhauben für Elektronikgeräte) Protective hoods designed to shield electronic equipment from fire damage. Sold to facility operators and data centers needing protection of sensitive electronics.
• Conveyor System Closures (Förderanlagenabschlüsse) Fire-resistant closures for openings in fire walls and ceilings used by rail-bound conveyor systems, including dampers, valves, and textile constructions tested to DIN EN 1366-7 with stricter requirements than standard door/gate testing and 200,000 cycle Class C5 durability. Sold to industrial facilities, intralogistics operators, and manufacturing plants.
• Fire Protection Gates (Tore) Fire protection gates and doors for various industrial and commercial applications. Sold to building owners and industrial facility operators needing fire-rated closures for large openings.
• Fire Protection Control Systems (Steuerungen) Control systems for fire protection equipment, including DIBt-approved braking system control units. Sold to system integrators and facility operators alongside fire protection installations.
• Custom Special Solutions (Sonderlösungen) Customized fire protection solutions engineered for unique architectural or industrial requirements, including space-creating textile fire protection around corners. Sold to architects, planners, and industrial customers with non-standard project requirements.
• Early Fire Detection Systems (Früherkennung) Smart fire detection systems for permanent monitoring and early fire identification. Sold to building owners and facility operators as a technical complement to structural fire protection installations.
• Fire Protection for Battery Storage (Brandschutz für Batteriespeicher) Innovative storage and charging solutions for lithium-ion batteries, ADR-compliant and pressure-resistant. Sold to operators of energy storage facilities and EV charging infrastructure to prevent and contain thermal runaway events.
• Service & Maintenance (Service & Wartung) Maintenance, repair, and modernization of fire protection systems, covering both proprietary Stoebich products and third-party brands. Sold as recurring service contracts to existing fire protection system owners.
• Fibershield-I Heat-insulating fire protection curtain with EI classification for thermal insulation properties. Sold to building owners and architects requiring fire-rated closures that also limit heat transfer.
• ECClos-Flex-I First conveyor system closure of textile construction with European Technical Assessment (ETA). Sold to industrial and intralogistics operators requiring certified fire-rated closures for rail-bound conveyor systems passing through fire walls and ceilings.
• Hidden Shield Hidden textile fire protection curtain that integrates invisibly into architectural designs, nearly invisible when not in use. Sold to architects and building owners needing aesthetic, concealed fire-rated closures.
• Heliotex Fire Protection Fabric Proprietary fire protection fabric with EW classification that withstands temperatures over 1,000°C and reduces radiation penetration by approximately 90%. Used as the base material in Stoebich's textile fire and smoke protection curtain systems and sold as part of integrated curtain solutions.
• Stripecoil Passable Smoke Barrier Passable smoke barrier that offers smoke protection and pedestrian passage simultaneously, with unlimited width due to a double-corrugated system. Sold to building owners and architects needing smoke barriers across wide openings that still allow people to pass through.
• Omnicompact Fire Protection Lifting-Stacking Door Vertical lifting and stacking fire protection door. Sold to industrial and commercial facility operators needing space-efficient fire-rated closures for large openings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 43% of companies affected by major fire must file for insolvency in first year - emphasizing importance of fire protection investment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hilti AG: Liechtenstein-based global construction technology leader with firestop systems and active/passive fire protection solutions. Competes primarily via firestop sealants and through its vast contractor distribution network.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Fire Safety): Broad fire detection and integrated building-safety incumbent. Competes more on the technical/electronic side (detection, control) rather than textile curtains, but is increasingly offering integrated fire compartments.
• Promat (Etex Group): Part of Etex Group, Promat is a major passive fire protection incumbent offering boards, sprays, and increasingly curtains. Competes indirectly with Stöbich's textile solutions via a broader portfolio and global distribution.
• Würth (Fire Protection Division): Global industrial supplier with a significant fire protection and firestopping product range. Broad incumbent in firestopping sealants and passive fire protection with much larger distribution but less textile-architecture specialization.
• Honeywell Building Technologies (Fire): Global fire safety incumbent offering detection, notification, and integrated suppression systems. Adjacent competitor for the technical fire protection side of Stöbich's portfolio, especially in large commercial projects.

Direct peers

• Coopers Fire: UK-based specialist manufacturer of textile fire and smoke curtains. Most direct head-to-head competitor to Stöbich in European architectural fire curtains, with comparable EI-classified product lines and similar architectural-integration positioning.
• Rolf Kuhn GmbH: German manufacturer of fire and smoke protection curtains and rolling fire doors. Smaller direct peer serving the same German-speaking architectural specification market with comparable product lines.
• Fire Curtains Ltd: UK textile fire curtain specialist. Comparable product range (fire curtains, smoke curtains, fire-rated barriers) with similar direct-sales-to-specifier model targeting architects and contractors.
• Mercor SA: Polish fire protection manufacturer offering smoke/fire curtains and conveyor closures. Operates in overlapping Central/Eastern European markets and competes for similar conveyor-system protection projects.
• Smoke Guard (by McKeague): US-based manufacturer of smoke and fire curtains with UL listings and architectural-integration focus. Closest US analogue to Stöbich's Hidden Shield / Fibershield product range, competing for the same architect-specified projects.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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