Frank Fahrzeugbau Gmbh

What Frank Fahrzeugbau Gmbh does

Frank Fahrzeugbau GmbH is a privately held German commercial vehicle service company founded in 1964. It serves transport and logistics companies, bus operators, construction machinery operators, and Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) customers in Saxony through a main facility in Markranstädt near Leipzig and a branch in Chemnitz. The company provides scheduled and accident repair, chassis and brake work, electrical diagnostics, hydraulics, statutory inspections, 24-hour roadside assistance, diesel engine repair, custom truck body construction, and truck and bus washing. A new service hall at the Markranstädt location was built in 2023, supporting its workshop and vehicle-construction operations.

Capabilities include axle and frame measurement, frame straightening, retarder and hydraulic-system service, cryogenic gas-vehicle maintenance, custom loading-crane and skip-loader upfits, mobile engine repair, and specialized work on tank, silo, heavy-transport, and military vehicles. Frank Fahrzeugbau is listed as an authorized or service partner for more than 40 commercial-vehicle and component manufacturers; affiliated Frank & Sohn Fahrzeugteile Leipzig GmbH provides access to more than 60,000 original spare parts. Revenue comes from quote-based workshop jobs, project-based body construction, engine repair and parts sales, and washing. The company reaches customers through direct departmental contacts, workshop visits, mobile service, and a 24-hour emergency number; public pricing is not disclosed.

Name

Frank Fahrzeugbau Gmbh

Legal name

Frank Fahrzeugbau GmbH

Website

https://frank-fahrzeugbau.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Frank Fahrzeugbau GmbH is a privately held commercial vehicle service company serving fleet operators, logistics businesses, bus operators, construction machinery users, and Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) customers through facilities in Markranstädt/Leipzig and Chemnitz, Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Service and Repair

NAICS

Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (33612), Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212), Specialized Automotive Repair (811114)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Vocational/Work Truck Manufacturing (Dump/Refuse/Mixer/Utility) (IMACABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Truck Manufacturing (Fire/Rescue/Military-Commercial/Expedition) (IMACABAG), Refrigerated Truck/Bus Systems Service (Transport Refrigeration Units) (TLAKABAI)

Keywords

• Commercial vehicle service
• Truck workshop repairs
• Custom truck body construction
• Diesel engine service
• Commercial fleet maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Markranstädt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Workshop Repair and Maintenance Services: Core revenue stream from workshop services for trucks, buses, trailers, and construction machinery. Services include brake and chassis repair, axle and frame measurement, accident repair, electrical and diagnostic services, hydraulic systems, loading dock maintenance, retarder repair, heater and air conditioning service, windshield repair, roadside assistance, and scheduled maintenance. Includes legally mandated vehicle inspections (gesetzliche Prüfungen). Revenue is generated per job, with quotes provided and payment due upon vehicle collection.
2. Custom Vehicle Body Construction (Fahrzeugbau): Design, planning, and construction of custom truck bodies and upfitting, including loading cranes, skip loaders, and transporter modifications. Revenue from new builds and conversions is project-based, typically quoted per job, with advance payment terms referenced in the AGB.
3. Diesel Engine Repair, Exchange and Spare Parts: Workshop engine repair, mobile engine service, exchange motors (Austauschmotoren), and original spare parts for diesel engines (notably Deutz and Kubota brands). Parts availability guaranteed via the group's affiliated wholesale business Frank & Sohn Fahrzeugteile Leipzig GmbH with over 60,000 original spare parts in stock.
4. Truck and Bus Washing Services: Revenue from automated truck and bus wash (LKW Waschanlage) including brush washing with high-pressure treatment, plus self-service wash bays for transporters and motorhomes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Frank Fahrzeugbau GmbH is a commercial vehicle service center providing workshop repair and maintenance, custom truck body construction, diesel engine repair and exchange services, and truck washing for trucks, buses, trailers, and construction machinery. The company also offers 24/7 roadside emergency assistance and specialized cryogenic gas vehicle servicing for fleet operators in the Saxony region of Germany.

Product overview

Frank Fahrzeugbau GmbH is a commercial vehicle service center offering an integrated portfolio of workshop services, vehicle body manufacturing, engine repair, and truck washing. The core offerings consist of: (1) LKW Werkstatt - comprehensive workshop services for trucks, buses and construction machinery; (2) Fahrzeugbau - custom vehicle body construction including loading cranes, skip loaders, and transporter modifications; (3) Motoren - diesel engine repair and exchange engine services; and (4) LKW Waschanlage - truck and bus washing facilities. The company provides 24-hour emergency assistance and cryo service for gas vehicles, operating from headquarters in Leipzig (near A9) and a branch in Chemnitz (near A72). A parts wholesale operation (Frank & Sohn) provides over 60,000 original spare parts in stock.

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Products and services

• LKW Werkstatt (Truck Workshop) Comprehensive workshop services for trucks, buses, trailers, and construction machinery including maintenance, repairs, axle/frame measurement, frame straightening, brake and chassis repair, accident repair, electrical systems and diagnostics, hydraulics, loading platform maintenance, retarder repair, heating/air conditioning service, windshield repair, and legally mandated vehicle inspections. Targeted at commercial fleet operators and transport and logistics companies.
• Fahrzeugbau (Vehicle Construction) Individual planning and construction of customer-specific truck bodies and vehicle modifications including loading cranes (Ladekran), roll-off skip loaders (Abrollkipper), hook lift systems (Absetzkipper), transporter modifications (Transporter Umbauten), and industry-specific solutions (Branchenlösungen). Targeted at transport and logistics fleet operators requiring customized vehicle configurations.
• Motoren Service (Engine Service) Diesel engine repair and service for trucks, buses, and construction machinery including workshop repairs, mobile on-site service, engine spare parts, DEUTZ and Kubota service products, and exchange engines (Austauschmotoren). Targeted at commercial fleet operators and construction machinery users.
• LKW Waschanlage (Truck Wash) Bus and truck washing system with brush washing including high-pressure washing, also suitable for vans and motor homes, with additional self-service washing areas available. Targeted at commercial fleet operators and individual vehicle owners.
• 24h Notdienst (24-Hour Emergency Service) Round-the-clock roadside assistance available outside business hours via emergency phone number for commercial vehicle breakdowns. Targeted at commercial fleet operators experiencing vehicle failures outside normal operating hours.
• Cryo Service (Cryogenic Gas Vehicle Service) Cryogenic (deep-cooled) gas vehicle service for temperature-controlled gas transport applications. Targeted at operators of cryogenic gas transport vehicles requiring specialized maintenance capabilities not commonly offered by standard truck workshops.
• Ersatzteilverkauf (Spare Parts Sales) Spare parts sales through the affiliated company Frank & Sohn Fahrzeugteile Leipzig GmbH, with over 60,000 original spare parts in stock for commercial vehicles. Targeted at commercial fleet operators, workshops, and vehicle owners needing original parts.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SchwarzmüllerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrank Fahrzeugbau is listed as a service and contract partner for Schwarzmüller, a leading European trailer manufacturer. The partnership provides Schwarzmüller customers in the region access to authorized repair and maintenance services.
• WieltonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrank Fahrzeugbau is listed as a service and contract partner for Wielton, a European manufacturer of trailers and semi-trailers. The partnership enables authorized service for Wielton vehicles in the Saxony region.
• MEILLERminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrank Fahrzeugbau is listed as a service and contract partner for MEILLER, manufacturer of tipper bodies and trailer systems. The partnership provides local authorized repair services for MEILLER products.
• PalfingerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrank Fahrzeugbau is listed as a service and contract partner for Palfinger, a global manufacturer of loading cranes and other transport solutions. The partnership enables authorized service and repair for Palfinger crane systems.
• KässbohrerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrank Fahrzeugbau is listed as a service and contract partner for Kässbohrer Transport Technik, a specialist in vehicle transporters and trailer systems.
• FaymonvilleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrank Fahrzeugbau is listed as a service and contract partner for Faymonville, a manufacturer of low-loaders and special trailers.
• GoldhoferminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrank Fahrzeugbau is listed as a service and contract partner for Goldhofer, a specialist in heavy-duty and oversized load transport equipment.
• ScheuerleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrank Fahrzeugbau is listed as a service and contract partner for Scheuerle, a manufacturer of modular transporters and heavy-load vehicles.
• DEUTZcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrank Fahrzeugbau is an authorized DEUTZ service partner, offering workshop engine repair, mobile service, exchange motors, and DEUTZ service products. DEUTZ branding appears in the footer of the website alongside Frank Fahrzeugbau's own branding. This is a core partnership enabling certified diesel engine services.
• Frank & Sohn Fahrzeugteile Leipzig GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe affiliated wholesale company Frank & Sohn Fahrzeugteile Leipzig GmbH guarantees parts availability with over 60,000 original spare parts in stock. Both companies share Handelsstraße 24 in Markranstädt and the same phone number prefix, forming an integrated corporate group that supports the workshop operations with seamless parts supply.
• LohrminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrank Fahrzeugbau is listed as a service and contract partner for Lohr, a French manufacturer of vehicle transport systems and trailers.
• KroneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrank Fahrzeugbau is listed as a service partner for Krone, a leading European manufacturer of trailers and semi-trailers.
• Schmitz CargobullminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrank Fahrzeugbau is listed as a service partner for Schmitz Cargobull, a major European manufacturer of semi-trailers, box trailers, and curtainsiders.
• KögelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrank Fahrzeugbau is listed as a service partner for Kögel, a German manufacturer of commercial trailers and semi-trailers.
• Coparts ToptruckminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrank Fahrzeugbau is part of the Coparts Toptruck network, a German independent commercial vehicle workshop network.
• EurogarantminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrank Fahrzeugbau is listed as a member of the Eurogarant network, a European commercial vehicle service network.
• SpitzerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrank Fahrzeugbau is listed as a service partner for Spitzer, a manufacturer of silo vehicles for bulk transport.
• HumbaurminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrank Fahrzeugbau is listed as a service partner for Humbaur, a manufacturer of trailers and transport equipment.
• Kärcher FuturetechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrank Fahrzeugbau is listed as a service partner for Kärcher Futuretech, a manufacturer of vehicle cleaning and decontamination systems.
• KubotaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrank Fahrzeugbau is listed as a service partner for Kubota, offering service for Kubota diesel engines used in construction machinery and commercial applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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