Schulte Strathaus Gmbh

What Schulte Strathaus Gmbh does

Schulte Strathaus GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held, family-managed German industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1952 and headquartered in Werl, Germany. The company operates two distinct business units: STARCLEAN, which develops modular conveyor belt cleaning, spillage control, and material handling products (including the TWIST-SWING oscillation system, SAFEBELT closed belt conveyors, impact bars, belt trackers, skirting systems, inspection doors, and the STARCLEAN S3 Dashboard/Cloud monitoring platform); and FIRE SAFE, which produces fire protection and sealing systems for cable and pipe penetrations (including the Rise/Nofirno system, Slipsil plug system, NOFIRNO/EMV electromagnetic protection system, and Fyllofoam/Fyllofys foam systems) serving shipbuilding, offshore, and building services applications.

The company's technology base centers on proprietary mechanical designs and certified sealing materials, protected by a portfolio of eight registered trademarks. Schulte Strathaus holds EN ISO 9001:2015 certification (issued by DNV GL) and the BG 'Sicher mit System' occupational health and safety seal, and is a member of the VDMA (German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association). The company reaches customers through a direct sales force out of Germany, a French branch office in Strasbourg, and a network of more than 30 international distribution partners across Europe, North America, South America, Asia/Middle East, Africa, and Australia.

Schulte Strathaus generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of both STARCLEAN and FIRE SAFE product lines, supplemented by engineering and service offerings that span design, production, and after-sales support. Pricing is quote-based, determined through direct consultation and tied to configuration, customization, and order specifications, consistent with project-based B2B industrial equipment contracts. Its end markets span bulk material handling and mining (primary), shipbuilding and offshore (primary), and building services engineering (secondary), with no public revenue or headcount disclosure available.

Name

Schulte Strathaus Gmbh

Legal name

Schulte Strathaus GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://schulte-strathaus.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Schulte Strathaus is a family-owned German industrial equipment manufacturer operating two business units: STARCLEAN, which produces modular conveyor belt cleaning and spillage control systems for mining and bulk material handling, and FIRE SAFE, which provides certified fire protection and sealing systems for shipbuilding, offshore, and building services, sold globally via direct sales and 30+ distribution partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Werl

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

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. STARCLEAN® Conveyor Technology Products: Sale of conveyor belt cleaning systems, belt trackers, impact bars, skirting systems, inspection doors, and closed belt conveyors. Products include primary and secondary scrapers, inner belt scrapers, and special solutions. The modular system allows customization for specific customer needs.
2. FIRE SAFE® Fire Protection Products: Sale of fire protection and sealing systems including Rise®/Nofirno® systems, Slipsil® plugs, EMV systems, Fyllofoam®/Fyllofys® systems, and individual components like NOFIRNO® sleeves, RISE® sleeves, NOFIRNO® sealant, and Lubricant®.
3. Engineering and Service: From idea to design, production and service - comprehensive engineering and service offerings for conveyor belt system optimization and fire protection solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Schulte Strathaus develops, manufactures, and services industrial conveyor belt cleaning, spillage control, and passive fire protection/sealing systems under the STARCLEAN® and FIRE SAFE® brands. Its portfolio spans modular belt cleaners (primary/secondary scrapers, ploughs, impact bars, belt trackers, skirting systems, inspection doors), the SAFEBELT® closed belt conveyor, the STARCLEAN S3 cloud monitoring platform, and fire sealing solutions (Rise®/Nofirno®, Slipsil®, NOFIRNO®/EMV, Fyllofoam®/Fyllofys®) for cable and pipe penetrations. The company supports customers with in-house engineering, a certified fire test laboratory, installation, commissioning, training, and after-sales service.

Product overview

Schulte Strathaus operates two distinct business units offering industrial equipment solutions. The STARCLEAN® unit provides spillage control and conveyor technology products including conveyor belt cleaners (Primary Scrapers, Secondary Scrapers, Next Generation Scrapers, Inner Belt Scrapers), the TWIST-SWING® belt-friendly oscillation system, SAFEBELT® closed belt conveyors, impact bars, belt trackers, belt skirting systems, inspection doors, and the STARCLEAN S3 Dashboard/Cloud for smart monitoring. The FIRE SAFE® unit offers fire protection and sealing technology including the Rise®/Nofirno® System, Slipsil® Plug-System, NOFIRNO®/EMV-System for cable penetrations, Fyllofoam®/Fyllofys® System, along with individual components (NOFIRNO® Sleeves, RISE® Sleeves, NOFIRNO® Sealant, LUBRICANT®). The company serves shipbuilding, offshore, building services, and bulk material handling industries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STARCLEAN®: Spillage control and conveyor belt cleaning solutions including conveyor belt cleaners, impact bars, belt trackers, skirting systems, inspection doors, and the SAFEBELT® closed belt conveyor system.
• FIRE SAFE®
• SAFEBELT®
• TWIST-SWING®

Products and services

• STARCLEAN® Modular Conveyor Belt Cleaning System Modular system of belt cleaning components — primary and secondary scrapers, ploughs, impact bars, belt trackers, belt skirting systems and inspection doors — engineered for industrial conveyor operators. Addresses carryback, spillage, mistracking and transfer-point wear across mining, cement, coal-power, steel, port, biomass, recycling and chemical duty.
• SAFEBELT® Closed Belt Conveyor Enclosed, pressure-resistant belt conveyor for the dust- and weather-sensitive movement of dry bulk solids. Marketed as a "Port & Stockpiling Solution" for mining and steel plants handling iron-ore charging and coking-plant duty.
• STARCLEAN S3 Dashboard / Cloud Cloud-based smart monitoring dashboard for the STARCLEAN® conveyor cleaning system, providing digital visibility into cleaner performance and conveyor uptime for industrial operators.
• Rise® / Nofirno® Fire Protection and Sealing System FIRE SAFE® branded fire sealing system for cable and pipe penetrations, used in shipbuilding, cruise ships, yachts, naval vessels and building services infrastructure such as data centres and gas-pressure stations.
• Slipsil® Plug-System FIRE SAFE® plug-style sealing system for cable and pipe penetrations, used in marine and building services applications where quick installation and re-entry are required.
• NOFIRNO® / EMV-System FIRE SAFE® EMC and fire-rated sealing system for cable penetrations, addressing both electromagnetic compatibility and fire-stopping requirements in building services and infrastructure projects such as data centres.
• Fyllofoam® / Fyllofys® Sealing System FIRE SAFE® foam-based fire sealing system for cable and pipe penetrations, positioned for building services and infrastructure applications including data centres and tunnel boring projects.
• Engineering, Installation, Commissioning, Training and Service Full lifecycle engineering and after-sales service offerings from Schulte Strathaus, covering custom engineering, installation, commissioning, operator training and ongoing service for STARCLEAN® and FIRE SAFE® installations. Backed by in-house R&D, manufacturing and an in-house third-party-certified fire test laboratory.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maximum safety in fire protection and sealing
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered regional and core.

• Banyaszat-Ipar-Technika KFTregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for STARCLEAN® products in Hungary, based in Tatabánya. Provides local sales and support for conveyor belt cleaning solutions.
• ConSpare Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for STARCLEAN® products in Great Britain, based in Pinxton.
• Michantech Sp. z o.o.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for STARCLEAN® products in Poland, based in Piekary Śląskie.
• Im-Hof AGregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for STARCLEAN® products in Switzerland, based in Kaisten.
• Mecadrum SAregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for STARCLEAN® products in France, based in Chambly near Paris.
• TBK spillage controle b.v.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for STARCLEAN® products in the Netherlands, based in Renswoude.
• LMS Limitless Mining Solutions Inc.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for STARCLEAN® products in the USA, based in Allison Park, Pennsylvania.
• BIT Service Company Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for STARCLEAN® products in Canada, based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
• Promet Mining Equipment TechnologyregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for STARCLEAN® products in Australia, based in Perth.
• Vollert do Brasil LtdaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for STARCLEAN® products in Brazil, based in Belo Horizonte.
• VDMA (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau)coreOthersMembership in the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA), a major trade organization representing the interests of the German mechanical engineering industry.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M: Global diversified industrial conglomerate whose safety and industrial business includes firestopping products and sealing solutions. Adjacent competitor to FIRE SAFE® in building services and marine fire protection markets with substantially larger R&D resources.
• Superior Industries: US-based broader conveyor and material handling equipment manufacturer. Overlaps with STARCLEAN® on bulk material handling customers but offers a much wider portfolio of crushing, screening, and conveying systems.
• Trelleborg AB: Swedish engineered polymer specialist with significant sealing solutions business serving marine, offshore, and industrial markets. Overlaps with FIRE SAFE® in penetration sealing but operates across far broader industrial segments.
• Hilti: Liechtenstein-based global construction technology and fire protection specialist. Competes in firestopping and building services sealing via its Hilti CFS product family with far broader direct-sales reach than FIRE SAFE®.

Direct peers

• Martin Engineering: US-founded (1944) global manufacturer of conveyor belt cleaning systems, belt trackers, impact beds, and dust management solutions. Direct competitor to STARCLEAN® across mining, aggregate, cement, and power generation customers with comparable product categories.
• Beele Engineering: Dutch specialist in fire-safe penetration sealing systems including NOFIRNO-branded silicone-based products. Closely comparable niche competitor to FIRE SAFE® in shipbuilding and offshore fire protection sealing.
• Roxtec: Swedish manufacturer of modular cable and pipe penetration sealing systems with strong shipbuilding and offshore exposure. Directly competes with FIRE SAFE® in marine and offshore penetration sealing.
• Flexco: Global manufacturer of conveyor belt maintenance products including belt cleaners, fasteners, and tracking systems. Closely comparable to STARCLEAN® in product line, target verticals (mining, aggregates, bulk handling), and distribution model.
• ASGCO Manufacturing: US manufacturer of conveyor components including belt cleaners, trackers, impact beds, and skirting systems. Direct product-line overlap with STARCLEAN® serving similar bulk material handling end markets.

Others

• Fenner Dunlop: Global manufacturer of conveyor belts themselves rather than cleaning accessories. Adjacent ecosystem participant to STARCLEAN® — sells complementary products to the same mining, ports, and bulk handling customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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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