What Ska Sitze Gmbh does

SKA Sitze GmbH is a German premium seating manufacturer headquartered in Wörth am Rhein, founded in 1995 by Rolf Schäfer, Gunnar Kolb, and Klaus Ade, and operating today with approximately 100 employees as a subsidiary of the AUNDE Group following ISRINGHAUSEN's 2000 stake acquisition. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures customized seating systems across four business divisions: motorhomes, railways, buses, and special vehicles, having cumulatively produced more than one million seats over its 30-year history. Since 2021, founder Klaus Ade has served as sole Managing Director. Operational footprint comprises the main production and warehouse facilities in Wörth am Rhein, an embedded second location inside the Daimler Wörth Industrial Park (opened 2020, expanded 2023) for Just-in-Sequence logistics, and bus-seat assembly operations aligned to MAN's Starachowice plant in Poland.

Name

Ska Sitze Gmbh

Legal name

SKA Sitze GmbH

Website

https://ska.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SKA Sitze GmbH is a German premium seat manufacturer that designs and produces customized seating systems for motorhome, rail, bus, and special-vehicle OEMs, serving customers including Daimler, MAN, Siemens, Stadler, Alstom, and CRRC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Mobility Seating Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing (33636)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Seating Systems Manufacturing (Frames/Mechanisms/Foam/Complete Seats) (IMACAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Recreational Vehicle (RV) Bodies & Towables Manufacturing (IMACAGAJ)

Keywords

• Mobility seating solutions
• Motorhome driver seats
• Railway passenger seats
• Bus passenger seats
• Custom vehicle seating

Headquarters

HQ city

Wörth Am Rhein

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

Revenue model

1. Seating product sales – OEM: SKA designs and manufactures custom seating solutions sold directly to OEM manufacturers in motorhome, train, bus, and special vehicle industries. Products range from entry-level to premium driver and passenger seats. Revenue is generated through project-based orders with major manufacturers including Daimler, MAN, Siemens, Stadler, Alstom, and motorhome brands.
2. Custom special solutions and engineering: SKA develops and manufactures bespoke solutions for specific customer projects including reclining beds, benches, headrests, light covers, floor cushions, and custom seat adaptations. Each solution is individually tailored to specific customer requirements, generating project-based revenue.
3. Aftermarket spare parts and service: Post-sale service including spare parts supply, maintenance, and custom adjustments for motorhome, train, and bus seats. Service is delivered through qualified partner companies providing on-site support and a dedicated phone team.
4. Just-in-Sequence (JIS) logistics services: SKA provides JIS processing services primarily for the Daimler plant in Wörth, managing supply chain sequencing for a variety of parts and suppliers. This is a logistics/supply chain service revenue stream.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SKA Sitze GmbH develops and manufactures customized seating systems for motorhomes, trains, buses, and special vehicle applications, ranging from entry-level to premium driver and passenger seats. The company designs, engineers, assembles, and delivers seating solutions including reclining benches, headrests, light covers, and floor cushions for special vehicles, alongside Just-in-Sequence (JIS) logistics services for OEM assembly lines. Aftermarket spare parts and service are provided through certified partner networks across Europe.

Product overview

SKA Sitze GmbH is a German premium seat manufacturer with 30+ years of experience, producing over 1 million seats with approximately 100 employees. The company operates as a physical product manufacturer offering tailored seating solutions across four main business segments: Motorhomes (driver seats including 1000 M23, 1800 M20, 1800 M21, 1800 M23, and premium 6860 M23), Railway (driver seats 1030/880 NTS I/II, 6830KM/880 NTS I/II, 6860/885 NTS I/II and passenger seats LINUS, NV 200, REGINUS, S 100), Buses (passenger seats LINUS and NV 200), and Special Solutions (customized seating, daybeds/benches, headrests, and JIS logistics services). The company serves major customers including Daimler Trucks, MAN, Siemens, Alstom, Stadler, and various motorhome manufacturers. The portfolio ranges from entry-level to premium seats, all emphasizing safety, ergonomics, and quality standards including EN 45545-2 (fire protection) and ECE R118-03.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 1000 M23 Entry-level motorhome driver's seat featuring finely adjustable recline, integrated headrest, and height-adjustable 3-point harness. Developed according to latest ergonomic findings with padded armrest, designed for OEM motorhome manufacturers.
• 1800 M20 Motorhome driver's seat with 120mm height adjustment, integrated headrest, and partially padded armrests. Features backrest adjustment, belt buckle with belt extender, and seat cushion depth adjustment, targeted at OEM motorhome manufacturers.
• 1800 M21 Motorhome driver's seat with 120mm height adjustment, separate headrest, and partially padded armrests. Features seat heating, lumbar support, belt buckle with belt tensioner, and individual adjustment options, sold to OEM motorhome manufacturers.
• 1800 M23 Premium motorhome driver's seat with 120mm height adjustment, integrated headrest, and height-adjustable 3-point harness. Features IPS lumbar support, air conditioning and heating, rotating device release, and belt height adjustment, sold to OEM motorhome manufacturers.
• 6860 M23 Premium motorhome driver's seat featuring air suspension, integrated headrest, and height-adjustable 3-point harness. Includes damper adjustment and rotating device for maximum comfort and flexibility, targeted at top-tier OEM motorhome manufacturers.
• 1030/880 NTS I Static train driver's seat fully tested according to EN 45545-2 fire protection, including upholstery, bellows, and trim components. Features height adjustment and is developed according to latest ergonomic findings for rail operators and OEMs.
• 1030/880 NTS II Static train driver's seat with 80mm seat cushion depth and 100mm height adjustment, comprehensively tested according to EN 45545-2 fire protection. New generation features revised design without visible screws and ergonomically repositioned controls.
• 6830KM/880 NTS I Air-sprung suspension train driver's seat with integrated 24V compressor offering individual adjustment options and pneumatic 4-way lumbar support for fatigue-free driving. Upholstery in breathable, fire-tested 'Milano anthracite' fabric.
• 6830KM/886 NTS II Air suspension train driver's seat with integrated 24V compressor offering individual adjustment options and pneumatic 4-way lumbar support. New generation features revised design without visible screws and ergonomically repositioned controls.
• 6860/885 NTS I Air-sprung suspension comfort train driver's seat with individual adjustment options and 4-way lumbar support ensuring fatigue-free driving. Upholstery finished in breathable, fire-tested 'Milano anthracite' fabric.
• 6860/885 NTS II Air-sprung suspension comfort train driver's seat with individual adjustment options and 4-way lumbar support. New generation features revised design without visible screws and new ergonomic control positioning.
• LINUS Bus Passenger Seat Bus passenger seat designed for public transport combining low weight with high comfort. Offers flexible installation options, meets important safety and fire protection standards, and allows quick upholstery replacement to minimize downtime.
• NV 200 Bus Passenger Seat Bus passenger seat for public transport combining low weight with high comfort. Offers flexible installation options, meets safety and fire protection standards per ECE R118-03, optimized for quick upholstery replacement.
• REGINUS Train Passenger Seat Train passenger seat offering quality, comfort, and individual adjustability for railway applications.
• S 100 Train Passenger Seat Train passenger seat designed for railway applications, meeting high standards of strength and fire protection.
• Customized Seating Solutions Tailor-made seating solutions for specific customer projects including special vehicles, military applications, and motorhome industry. Each solution is individually developed and precisely tailored to customer requirements.
• Daybeds / Benches Custom-developed reclining beds and benches for special vehicles including Daimler Econic trucks, Daimler Zetros military vehicles, and motorhome applications. M1 standard approval with Isofix and 3-point harness where applicable.
• Headrests Custom headrest solutions developed for specific customer requirements and vehicle applications.
• Light Covers Custom light cover solutions as part of the specialized product offerings for automotive sector.
• Floor Cushions Custom floor cushion solutions developed for specific customer projects and vehicle applications.
• Just-in-Sequence (JIS) Processing Services Just-in-sequence logistics service ensuring components are delivered not only on time but also in the correct sequence for assembly. SKA has offered reliable JIS processing for over 25 years, primarily for the Daimler plant in Wörth.
• Aftermarket Spare Parts and Service Post-sale service including spare parts supply, maintenance, and custom adjustments for motorhome, train, and bus seats. Service is delivered through qualified partner companies providing on-site support and a dedicated phone team.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million seats produced since founding in 1995
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Daimler Trucks (Daimler AG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSKA develops and produces special seating solutions for Daimler vehicles including Daimler Econic truck seats, Daimler Zetros military vehicle fold-out bench, and Daimler Unimog operator seat with mower integration. SKA also operates JIS processing at the Daimler Wörth plant and has provided these services for over 25 years. The relationship involves co-development of custom solutions tailored to Daimler specifications.
• MAN (truck and bus division)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSKA assembles and supplies all bus driver seats for the MAN city bus plant in Starachowice, Poland. SKA also produces custom seat covers for MAN vehicles, including the Borussia Mönchengladbach team bus.
• SiemensminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSiemens is a customer for SKA train driver seats. SKA supplies seating solutions for Siemens rail vehicles.
• StadlerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStadler is a customer for SKA train driver seats. SKA supplies seating solutions for Stadler rail vehicles.
• AlstomminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlstom is a customer for SKA train driver seats. SKA supplies seating solutions for Alstom rail vehicles.
• Grammer AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 1996, SKA offered Just-in-Sequence (JIS) services to Grammer, handling final assembly and variant development of Grammer driver seats for DaimlerChrysler at the Daimler truck plant in Wörth.
• Verkehrsbetriebe Karlsruhe (VBK)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVBK is listed as a customer for SKA train seating solutions in the railway segment.
• Westsächsische Verkehrsbetriebe (WSW)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWSW is listed as a customer for SKA train seating solutions in the railway segment.
• BYDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBYD is listed as a bus seating customer for SKA.
• DHBW Karlsruhe (Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg)minorOthersSKA is a partner of DHBW Karlsruhe, offering dual study programs in Industrial Engineering and Business Administration – Industrial Supply Chain Management. Students rotate between university lectures and practical work at SKA every three months.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ISRINGHAUSEN (AUNDE Group): World market leader for truck seats and SKA's sister company inside the AUNDE Group. ISRINGHAUSEN historically transferred the motorhome and railway driver-seat business to SKA, making it the closest product-and-platform peer even within the same corporate family.
• Lazzerini S.r.l. Italian manufacturer of bus and coach passenger seats with strong European OEM customer base. Comparable niche in lightweight bus passenger seating and regulatory-compliant European bus programs.
• Grammer AG: Global supplier of commercial-vehicle and off-highway seats headquartered in Germany. Direct competitor to SKA in truck, bus, and special-vehicle seating; SKA actually performs JIS assembly for Grammer driver seats at the Daimler Wörth plant, illustrating head-to-head overlap in series seats.
• Freedman Seating Company: US-based manufacturer of bus, paratransit, and rail passenger seats. Closest transatlantic peer in bus and rail passenger seating, with overlapping fire-safety certification requirements and public-transport operator customers.
• Kiel Group (Kiel Seating / Kustom Seating): North American specialty seating manufacturer for transit, paratransit, and motorcoach applications. Comparable niche-customer focus and bus/train seating certifications to SKA's bus segment.
• Compin Group: French manufacturer of railway and bus passenger and driver seats. Comparable niche positioning to SKA's train and bus segments, serving European public-transport OEMs with certified, regulation-compliant seating.
• Sege Group (Siedle / Sege Automotive): Specialty seating supplier focused on commercial vehicles and motorhomes in Europe. Closest peer to SKA's motorhome driver-seat business, competing for the same European RV OEMs.

Broad incumbents

• Faurecia (FORVIA): Global Tier-1 automotive seating and interior systems supplier. Competes with SKA for OEM seat awards through scale, global platforms, and tiered supplier relationships with the same truck and bus OEMs.
• Adient: World's largest pure-play automotive seating supplier. Sets the competitive benchmark on scale and global OEM coverage; relevant peer for SKA's bus and special-vehicle seats at larger OEM programs.
• Recaro Automotive Seating: Premium automotive seat brand with strong presence in performance and specialty vehicles. While broader in scope than SKA, Recaro overlaps directly on premium and customized driver seats in the motorhome and special-vehicle segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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