Tibhar Tibor Harangozo GmbH

What Tibhar Tibor Harangozo GmbH does

TIBHAR Tibor Harangozo GmbH is a privately-held German table tennis equipment manufacturer founded in 1969 and headquartered in Saarbrücken, Saarland. The company designs, develops, and distributes high-quality table tennis equipment for ambitious and professional players worldwide, with a product range spanning wood blades, rubber coverings, completed rackets, competition tables, showcourts, training robots (the ROBO PRO line), and accessories such as rubber cleaners. Technical differentiation is concentrated in blade construction: professional Samsonov-series blades feature optimized tempo-control ratios, Limba outer veneers, perfectly matched inner and core veneers, Kevlar-Carbon composite layups for offensive-but-controlled play, and an integrated "Contact System" handle design that transmits ball feel directly to the player's palm. The firm also offers entry-level recreational rackets (FUN SAMSONOV, ROOKIE SAMSONOV KIDS) and scaled-down junior equipment, alongside athlete signature series developed with sponsored players.

The business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce through the multilingual (German, English, French) tibhar.info/shop storefront, supplemented by annual product catalogs and novelties brochures available as flip catalogs and PDF downloads. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time equipment sales across a tiered price structure spanning beginner to professional/competition-grade products, with a secondary revenue dimension tied to athlete endorsement and co-development relationships. The company maintains flagship sponsorship and product co-development partnerships with Vladimir Samsonov (since 1991), Félix Lebrun, Alexis Lebrun, Bernadette Szöcs, Darko Jorgic, and others — each with a dedicated signature product line — and operates a content/training ecosystem via an E-Learning platform.

TIBHAR is a German GmbH (private limited company) operating globally without subsidiaries, external investors, or disclosed M&A activity. Roland Berg assumed leadership in 1997 and the company has continued to operate as an independent specialist brand under family stewardship, with Erwin Berg receiving the European Table Tennis Union (ETTU) Badge of Honour in 2015 as a marker of industry standing. The firm claims a global footprint and serves the full competitive spectrum from entry-level recreational players to elite international competitors.

Name

Tibhar Tibor Harangozo GmbH

Legal name

TIBHAR Tibor Harangozo GmbH

Website

https://tibhar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TIBHAR Tibor Harangozo GmbH is a German table tennis equipment manufacturer (founded 1969, Saarbrücken) designing blades, rubbers, rackets, tables, and training robots for ambitious and professional players worldwide, distributed via DTC e-commerce and multilingual catalogs with athlete signature lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Table Tennis Equipment

NAICS

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (339920), Sporting Goods Retailers (45911)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Table Tennis (Ping Pong) Equipment Retail (CRAMAFAE)

Keywords

• Table tennis equipment
• Wood table tennis blades
• Table tennis rackets
• Table tennis tables
• Sports training robots

Headquarters

HQ city

Saarbrücken, Saarland

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Table Tennis Equipment Sales: Direct sales of table tennis equipment including wood blades, rubber coverings, completed rackets, tables, and showcourts through their e-commerce platform and catalogs.
2. Athlete Sponsorship and Endorsement: Revenue generated through sponsored professional athletes (Félix Lebrun, Alexis Lebrun, Bernadette Szöcs, Darko Jorgic, Vladimir Samsonov) who represent and co-develop products for the brand.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TIBHAR designs, produces, and directly sells table tennis equipment worldwide, including professional wood and composite blades (notably the Samsonov signature series), rubber coverings, pre-assembled rackets (FUN SAMSONOV, ROOKIE SAMSONOV KIDS), table tennis tables (Tische), exhibition showcourts, training robots (ROBO PRO MASTER/GENIUS/PLUS/JUNIOR), and accessories. The portfolio spans beginner recreational equipment through tournament-grade professional gear, with key products co-developed in collaboration with sponsored athletes.

Product overview

TIBHAR (Tibor Harangozo GmbH) is a table tennis equipment manufacturer established in 1969, designing and producing high-quality Tischtennis-Ausrüstungen (table tennis equipment) for ambitious players worldwide. The company operates as a single unified product portfolio organized around athlete signature series and product categories. The core offerings include: (1) Wood blades under the Samsonov series (Force Pro, Pure Wood, Stratus Carbon, Alpha, Alpha SGS, Carbon, Premium Contact, Premium Junior, Techno Power Contact), (2) Complete rackets (Rookie Samsonov Kids, Fun Samsonov), (3) Training robots (ROBO PRO MASTER, ROBO PRO GENIUS, ROBO PRO PLUS, ROBO PRO JUNIOR), (4) Tables and Showcourts, and (5) Accessories including rubber cleaner. Athlete signature collaborations include Félix Lebrun, Alexis Lebrun, Bernadette Szöcs, Darko Jorgic, MK, and Vladimir Samsonov.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Samsonov Force Pro Professional 7-ply wood blade with Limba outer veneers co-developed with Vladimir Samsonov, offering versatile tempo reserves and precise control for offensive play. 85g, Tempo 9-, Control 7, Strategy OFF.
• Samsonov Force Pro Black Edition Black edition variant of the Samsonov Force Pro blade with enhanced control rating of 7+ while maintaining tempo characteristics; 85–90g, 7 plies, Tempo 9-, Strategy OFF.
• Samsonov Pure Wood 5-ply allround wood blade emphasizing superior feel and control, with specially finished handle woods for comfortable grip and excellent ball placement.
• Samsonov Stratus Carbon Composite blade combining premium wood species with innovative Kevlar-Carbon for offensive yet controlled play; speed rating 10-.
• Samsonov Alpha Spin-oriented offensive blade with extra-hard inner veneers and premium wood selection for pleasant ball feel and precise ball bounce for aggressive attackers.
• Samsonov Alpha SGS 5-ply premium wood veneer combination designed for versatile attackers and offensive allrounders with very good ball control and optimal speed potential.
• Samsonov Carbon Carbon blade co-developed with Vladimir Samsonov featuring special carbon materials combined with responsive Ayous veneers, providing enormous power with variable control at 90–95g weight.
• Samsonov Premium Contact Blade developed with Vladimir Samsonov featuring integrated Contact System in the handle and special blade form that transfers subtle vibration directly to the player's palm for enhanced feel.
• Samsonov Premium Junior Scaled-down version of the Samsonov Premium Contact designed for children and youth players, featuring reduced blade and handle dimensions for smaller hands.
• Techno Power Contact ALL+ rated blade with different veneers for forehand and backhand sides, featuring faster forehand and control-oriented backhand design developed with Vladimir Samsonov.
• Rookie Samsonov Kids Complete table tennis racket designed for children (Level 3) with Tempo 50, Control 85, Spin 55, featuring PLAY 1.5 rubber on both sides.
• Fun Samsonov Entry-level complete racket with Tempo 20, Control 100, Spin 20, featuring FUN 1.5 rubber on both sides for recreational players (Level 1).
• Tische (Table Tennis Tables) Professional table tennis tables for clubs, homes, and competition use.
• Showcourts Exhibition and demonstration court setups for events and showcases.
• ROBO PRO Master Professional table tennis training robot with advanced ball throwing capabilities.
• ROBO PRO Genius Training robot offering intelligent ball delivery with programmable training sequences.
• ROBO PRO Plus Mid-range training robot with versatile ball delivery options for club training.
• ROBO PRO Junior Entry-level training robot suitable for beginners and youth training.
• Belagreiner (Rubber Cleaner) Rubber cleaning solution for maintaining table tennis rubber surfaces and extending rubber lifespan.
• Félix Lebrun x TIBHAR Signature table tennis equipment line developed with professional player Félix Lebrun.
• Alexis Lebrun x TIBHAR Signature table tennis equipment line developed with professional player Alexis Lebrun.
• MK x TIBHAR Signature equipment line developed with MK featuring specialized table tennis equipment.
• Szöcs x TIBHAR Signature table tennis equipment line developed with professional player Bernadette Szöcs.
• Jorgic x TIBHAR Signature table tennis equipment line developed with professional player Darko Jorgic.
• Samsonov x TIBHAR Comprehensive signature equipment line developed with Vladimir Samsonov, including multiple blade models and complete rackets for all skill levels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 23 Pro Tour victories by sponsored athlete Vladimir Samsonov
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Vladimir SamsonovflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1991Long-term sponsorship and product development partnership with Vladimir Samsonov since 1991. Samsonov, former world #1 and multiple European champion, co-develops professional-grade wood blades and rackets including the Samsonov Force Pro, Samsonov Pure Wood, Samsonov Stratus Carbon, Samsonov Alpha, Samsonov Carbon, and Samsonov Premium Contact lines. Multiple Champions League triumphs and 23 Pro Tour victories under the partnership.
• Félix LebruncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional athlete sponsorship with dedicated product line FÉLIX LEBRUN x TIBHAR. Félix Lebrun represents TIBHAR at international competitions.
• Alexis LebruncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional athlete sponsorship with dedicated product line ALEXIS LEBRUN x TIBHAR. Alexis Lebrun represents TIBHAR at international competitions.
• Bernadette SzöcscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional athlete sponsorship with dedicated product line Szöcs x TIBHAR. Bernadette Szöcs represents TIBHAR at international competitions.
• Darko JorgiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional athlete sponsorship with dedicated product line Jorgic x TIBHAR. Darko Jorgic represents TIBHAR at international competitions.
• Annett KaufmannminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional athlete with TIBHAR autograph card available. Annett Kaufmann represents TIBHAR at competitions.
• Josephina NeumannminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional athlete with TIBHAR autograph card available. Josephina Neumann represents TIBHAR at competitions.
• Flemming AlexanderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional athlete with TIBHAR autograph card available. Flemming Alexander represents TIBHAR at competitions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Joola: German-based table tennis brand offering blades, rubbers, tables, and robots, with sponsorship of top international players. Directly comparable to TIBHAR as a German-headquartered competitor in the same sport equipment category.
• Yasaka: Swedish-Japanese table tennis equipment brand known for high-quality blades and rubbers, sponsoring world-class players. Direct competitor to TIBHAR in the premium blade and rubber category.
• DHS (Double Happiness): China's largest table tennis equipment manufacturer, producing blades, rubbers, tables, and balls for both consumer and ITTF-approved competition use. Directly comparable to TIBHAR as a full-line table tennis equipment brand.
• Donic: German table tennis equipment brand producing blades, rubbers, and tables, with a history of sponsoring elite European players. Direct peer to TIBHAR in the premium table tennis equipment segment.
• Nittaku: Japanese table tennis equipment brand producing premium blades, rubbers, balls, and tables. Direct competitor to TIBHAR in the high-end professional and amateur table tennis equipment market.
• Stiga Sports: Swedish table tennis equipment manufacturer producing blades, rubbers, and tables under the Stiga brand. Directly competes with TIBHAR across equipment categories and serves a similar European/global customer base.
• Butterfly (Tamasu): Butterfly is the global market leader in table tennis equipment, manufacturing blades, rubbers, tables, and sponsoring top athletes. Directly comparable to TIBHAR as a premium, athlete-endorsed table tennis brand operating worldwide.
• Cornilleau: French manufacturer specializing in table tennis tables and equipment, including outdoor tables and competition-grade products. Overlaps with TIBHAR's tables and showcourts product lines and serves a similar institutional/club customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Wilson Sporting Goods: Wilson produces table tennis equipment as part of its broad racquet sports portfolio. Comparable to TIBHAR in the racquet-equipment category but operates at a far larger scale across tennis, padel, badminton, and other sports.
• Adidas Table Tennis: Adidas operates a table tennis equipment line (blades, rubbers) as part of its broader multi-sport portfolio. Comparable to TIBHAR as a table tennis equipment seller but with vastly greater brand, marketing, and distribution resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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