Ms2 Engineering Und Anlagenbau Gmbh

What Ms2 Engineering Und Anlagenbau Gmbh does

MS2 Engineering und Anlagenbau GmbH is a privately held German engineering firm founded in 2002 in Kirchheim/Teck, specializing in the design, development, and commissioning of bespoke testing systems and test benches for industrial customers. The company's core technical capability is high-precision measurement and endurance testing under demanding physical conditions, most notably high-pressure hydrogen testing up to 1,050 bar, PEM fuel cell stack and system testing up to 150 kW electrical power, PEM and alkaline electrolysis stack testing, and spatially-resolved PEM membrane material characterization (a capability protected by a pending patent co-funded by ZIM and BMWi). It holds DAkkS accreditation under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 for calibration services across pressure, temperature, and other measurement parameters, and is ISO 9001 certified.

The company's product portfolio spans custom-built testing systems (Prüfanlagen), testing technology and devices (Prüftechnik), its proprietary MS2Tool scripting-based software for test bench control and visualization, and supporting engineering, calibration, and maintenance services. Revenue is generated through project-based hardware sales of custom test benches, recurring calibration and maintenance contracts, software licensing, and engineering services (feasibility studies, LabVIEW programming, test program development, and staff training). Customers are unnamed "well-known companies and corporations" across the industrial sector, with primary verticals in fuel cells and hydrogen, automotive components, process components, and research institutions. Sales is enterprise-led via direct phone and email outreach with a single point of contact across the project lifecycle.

The company operates from a single headquarters in Kirchheim/Teck with no disclosed subsidiaries, no external institutional investors, and no parent entity. It is led by co-founders Manfred Strohmaier and Martin Schäfer alongside a third Managing Director, Dr. Björn Fellner. Distribution is entirely direct within Germany, with marketing reliant on the company website, industry events, and inbound/outbound direct contact. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and all sales are conducted via direct quotation.

Name

Ms2 Engineering Und Anlagenbau Gmbh

Legal name

MS2 Engineering und Anlagenbau GmbH

Website

https://ms2-engineering.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MS2 Engineering und Anlagenbau GmbH, founded 2002 in Germany, designs and commissions bespoke testing systems and test benches for industrial customers, with specialized capabilities in high-pressure hydrogen, PEM fuel cell, and electrolysis testing, complemented by DAkkS-accredited calibration and proprietary MS2Tool software.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Testing Equipment

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity) (IMAGAFAE)

Keywords

• Industrial testing systems
• Fuel cell test benches
• Hydrogen pressure testing
• Calibration services
• Testing technology devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Kirchheim Unter Teck

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Testing Systems and Test Benches: Design, development, and commissioning of bespoke testing facilities and test benches for industrial customers. Covers fuel cells, electrolysis, automotive components, process components, and research applications. Revenue is project-based, typically one-time with engineering support from concept to commissioning.
2. Calibration Services: Factory calibration and DAkkS-accredited calibration services for measurement parameters including mass flow, pressure, temperature, voltage, current, dew point, humidity, and conductivity. Offered on-site and at the company's facilities.
3. Service and Maintenance: Maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and updates for test benches. Offered through maintenance contracts or individual work orders. Includes calibration and spare parts management.
4. MS2Tool Software Licensing: Licensing and support of the proprietary MS2Tool software for test system control and visualization. Software enables users to define test functions through a simple scripting language.
5. Engineering Services: Engineering support services including feasibility studies, project coordination, test bed planning, software programming with LabVIEW, test bench planning and adaptation, measurement uncertainty studies, test program development, and staff training. Offered as work orders or on a temporary labor/employee leasing basis.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

MS2 Engineering designs, develops, and commissions bespoke industrial testing systems and test benches for fuel cells, hydrogen technology, automotive components, and process components, complemented by testing technology/devices, MS2Tool proprietary scripting software, DAkkS-accredited calibration, service and maintenance, and engineering services.

Product overview

MS2 Engineering und Anlagenbau GmbH is a testing technology company offering a portfolio of interconnected products and services for industrial testing needs. The core offerings include custom-built Testing Systems (Prüfanlagen) for fuel cells, hydrogen systems, automotive components, and process components, complemented by Testing Technology and Devices (Prüftechnik) such as measurement adapters, test fixtures, and specialized testing equipment. Their proprietary MS2Tool Software provides a scripting-based control solution for test systems. Supporting services include Calibration (factory and DAkkS-accredited), Service and Maintenance, and Engineering Services (feasibility studies, LabView programming, project coordination). Since founding in 2002, the company has developed and commissioned test systems for diverse applications including fuel cell stacks, gas metering valves, pumps, H2 tank systems, and various automotive and process components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MS2Tool: Proprietary software tool for testing requirements that allows users to define plant and visualization functions through a simple scripting language without programming.

Products and services

• Testing Systems (Prüfanlagen)

Quantifiable outcome

• Extended service life of test benches through professional and regular maintenance
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Greenlight Innovation Corp. Supplier of fuel cell, electrolyzer, and hydrogen component test stations. Directly comparable product set to MS2's PEM fuel cell and electrolysis benches, serving cell developers, OEMs, and research institutions.
• AVL List GmbH: Global developer of test systems and test benches for powertrain, fuel cell, and hydrogen applications. Directly comparable because AVL supplies PEM fuel cell and H2 component test benches (including via the FuelCon acquisition) to the same automotive and industrial OEMs MS2 serves.
• FEV Group GmbH: German engineering services and powertrain/hydrogen testing provider. Comparable in serving European automotive and industrial customers with development, calibration, and test bench capabilities, including fuel cell and H2 system validation.
• IAV GmbH: German automotive engineering services provider with test bench and powertrain development capabilities, including H2 and fuel cell systems. Competes for similar automotive testing budgets and offers calibration and engineering services alongside test bench supply.
• Zentrum für BrennstoffzellenTechnik (ZBT) GmbH: German fuel cell and hydrogen testing laboratory and equipment developer. Comparable in providing test infrastructure for PEM fuel cells, electrolysis, and hydrogen components, and in operating DAkkS-style accredited test services.
• HORIBA FuelCon GmbH: Specialist in fuel cell and electrolyzer test stations and systems. Closely overlaps MS2's PEM fuel cell and electrolysis test bench offering, serving the same fuel cell developer and automotive customer base with comparable hardware and software stacks.

Broad incumbents

• SGS Group: Global testing and calibration services provider with industrial and automotive capabilities. Comparable in delivering accredited measurement and calibration services relevant to MS2's DAkkS calibration offerings.
• TÜV SÜD Auto Service GmbH: Global testing, inspection, and certification company offering hydrogen component and automotive testing services. Provides overlapping accredited testing capabilities to MS2's calibration services, though at much larger scale and broader scope.

Emerging players

• ITEC B.V. Supplier of test systems for fuel cells, electrolysis, and hydrogen components. Comparable product portfolio to MS2 in PEM and electrolyzer test bench engineering, primarily serving European automotive and research customers.
• Heliocentris Energy Solutions: Provider of hydrogen and fuel cell test equipment and training systems. Overlaps with MS2's H2 and PEM testing capabilities, though historically more focused on educational and smaller-scale industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ms2-engineering-und-anlagenbau-gmbh

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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