KROLL Fahrzeugbau-Umwelttechnik

Name

KROLL Fahrzeugbau-Umwelttechnik

Legal name

KROLL Fahrzeugbau-Umwelttechnik GmbH

Website

https://kroll-fahrzeugbau.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Commercial Vehicles for Environmental Technology

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Transportation Equipment Manufacturing (336), Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (33612)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Truck Trailers (3715)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal & Public Works Specialty Vehicles (Street Sweepers, Sewer Jetters) (IMAHAIAI)

Keywords

• Specialty commercial vehicles
• Waste disposal vehicles
• Sewer cleaning equipment
• Vacuum truck manufacturing
• Environmental technology vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Hünxe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Vehicle Manufacturing: Design, construction and sale of custom specialty vehicles for environmental technology and waste disposal applications. Vehicles include suction-flushing vehicles, high-pressure flushers, suction trucks, trailers, semitrailers, and tank cleaning vehicles. Both standardized models and bespoke custom solutions are offered.
2. Original Spare Parts Sales: Sale of original KROLL spare parts and wear parts, accessories including nozzles, pulleys, safety equipment. Over 50,000 spare parts items kept in stock with approximately 3.0 million euros in inventory value. Four shipping methods including night express nationwide.
3. After-Sales Service and Maintenance: Comprehensive service offerings including 24-hour emergency service, maintenance, repairs, warranty services, accident repairs, and general repairs. Service network covers Germany nationally and extends internationally across Europe. Operates from Wesel location with extended hours (6:30 to 17:00 weekdays, 7:00 to 11:00 Saturdays).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

KROLL Fahrzeugbau-Umwelttechnik GmbH designs, manufactures, and services specialized commercial vehicles for environmental technology and waste disposal applications. Its portfolio includes suction-flushing vehicles, high-pressure flushing vehicles, vacuum trucks, semi-trailers, trailers, tank cleaners, and water recycling systems built on a standardized modular (Baukasten) construction system that allows both standard models and fully customized high-performance solutions. The company complements manufacturing with a 24/7 service network, spare parts logistics, and distribution partners across Europe, Australia, and Mexico.

Product overview

KROLL Fahrzeugbau-Umwelttechnik is a leading global provider of specialized commercial vehicles for environmental technology and waste disposal. The product portfolio centers on a standardized modular baukasten (building block) system that enables both standardized and customized solutions. Core product lines include: (1) Saug-Spülfahrzeuge (Suction Flushing Vehicles) for hydrodynamic pipe/sewer cleaning, available in three boom variants—Simultanausleger (simultaneous boom), Teleskopausleger (telescopic boom), and Schwenkbarer Ausleger (swivel arm)—all featuring CAN bus control technology; (2) Saug-Spülfahrzeuge mit Wasserrückgewinnung WRS 1 and WRS 2 (Water Recycling Systems) that provide continuous 8-stage wastewater purification for uninterrupted operation; (3) HD-Spülfahrzeuge (High Pressure Flushers) and HD-Spülaufbauten (flushing constructions) available as mobile, stationary, or transportable units with outputs up to 600 l/min at 400 bar; (4) Saugfahrzeuge/Saug-Sattelauflieger/Anhänger (Suction/Vacuum Trucks, Semi-Trailers, and Trailers) for wet waste transport in various axle configurations; (5) Tankreiniger (Tank Cleaner) vehicles with multi-chamber division systems for tank cleaning and oil-water separation. All products can be configured with ADR approval and various tank materials (black steel, stainless steel). The company operates from Hünxe, Germany, with a subsidiary (HELLMERS GmbH) in Wittstock and service offices in Landsberg.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WRS (Wasserrückgewinnungssystem): Water recycling system for suction flushing vehicles, available in WRS 1 and WRS 2 variants
• ROJET

Products and services

• Suction Flushing Vehicles (Saug-Spülfahrzeuge)

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 customer service availability worldwide, 365 days per year
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and standard.

• Bucher MunicipalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership announced for combining forces. Bucher Municipal is a major international provider of municipal vehicles. The partnership enables mutual strengthening of market position in the environmental technology and waste disposal vehicle sector. Collaboration includes Australian market representation.
• Hellmers GmbH FahrzeugbaucoreOthersWholly-owned subsidiary company based in Wittstock, Germany. Specializes in vehicle construction and serves as production facility and service partner. Contact persons include Martin Telschow (Head of Production), Sabine Mantey (Sales), and Martin Gröning (Materials Management/Administration).
• Daimler AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationListed as Qualified Partner with Daimler AG. As a qualified partner, KROLL has approved supplier status for commercial vehicle chassis and components integration into their specialty vehicle bodies.
• BPC INTERNATIONAL bvbastandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales and service partner for Belgium, based in Zelzate. Contact: Marc Verschaeve. Provides local sales support, service, and parts distribution for KROLL products in the Belgian market.
• Sezam Instal sp.jstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales and service partner for Poland, based in Opole. Provides local sales support, service, and parts distribution for KROLL products in the Polish market.
• Prodema ABstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner for Sweden, based in Vällingby (Stockholm). Provides local sales support for KROLL products in the Swedish market.
• Garcia & MallitzstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner for Mexico, based in Cárdenas/Tabasco. Provides local sales support for KROLL products in the Mexican market.
• ROTHENBERGER Hungary Kft.standardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales and service partner for Hungary, based in Budapest. Part of the Rothenberger group network providing local support for KROLL products.
• ROTHENBERGER-Center LTDstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales and service partner for Ukraine, based in Kiev. Part of the Rothenberger group network providing local support for KROLL products in Ukraine.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bucher Municipal: Bucher Municipal is a Swiss-based manufacturer of municipal vehicles including sewer cleaners, refuse collectors, and street sweepers. It is KROLL's strategic partner and direct competitor across European and international municipal fleet tenders, offering a broader product portfolio while specializing in similar applications.
• Rivard: Rivard is a French manufacturer of municipal and environmental vehicles including sewer cleaners, vacuum trucks, and waste handling equipment. It competes with KROLL in Western European municipal markets with a similar focus on specialty cleaning and suction vehicles for environmental applications.
• Cappellotto S.p.A. Cappellotto is an Italian manufacturer of sewer cleaning vehicles, high-pressure flushing equipment, and industrial cleaning systems. It competes head-to-head with KROLL's Saug-Spülfahrzeuge product line across European municipal tenders with comparable specialization in hydrodynamic cleaning technology.
• Aquajet Systems AB: Aquajet Systems is a Swedish manufacturer of high-pressure water jetting equipment and sewer cleaning robots/vehicles. It competes with KROLL's HD-Spülfahrzeuge product line across European municipal and industrial cleaning applications.
• ROM bv: ROM bv is a Dutch manufacturer of sewer cleaning vehicles, high-pressure flushing equipment, and inspection systems. It directly competes with KROLL in the Benelux and broader European market with comparable hydrodynamic cleaning and vacuum technology offerings.
• FAUN Umwelttechnik: FAUN is a leading German manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles, sewer cleaning vehicles, and street sweepers (now part of Kirchhoff Ecotec). It directly competes with KROLL in the German municipal and waste management market with overlapping suction/cleaning product lines.
• Mulag Fahrzeugwerk: Mulag is a German manufacturer of municipal and ground support vehicles including sweeper superstructures, runway maintenance equipment, and specialty vehicle bodies. It shares KROLL's mid-sized German specialty vehicle manufacturer profile and overlaps in municipal service body applications.

Regional players

• Hi-Vac Corporation: Hi-Vac Corporation is a US-based manufacturer of industrial vacuum trucks, hydro-excavation equipment, and vacuum trailers. It is comparable to KROLL in suction/vacuum vehicle technology but primarily serves North American industrial and municipal markets rather than competing directly in Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Aebi Schmidt Group: Aebi Schmidt is a Swiss/German group with a broad portfolio of municipal and specialty vehicles including sweepers, winter service equipment, and refuse handling vehicles. It competes broadly with KROLL across municipal fleets but with a wider portfolio rather than sewer-cleaning specialization.

Others

• Hammelmann GmbH: Hammelmann is a German manufacturer of high-pressure plunger pumps used in industrial cleaning, sewer jetting, and process applications. It is a named component supplier to KROLL (pumps used in HD-Spülfahrzeuge) and a peer in the broader high-pressure cleaning equipment ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kroll-fahrzeugbau--umwelttechnik-gmbh

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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