What sbm does

SBM GmbH Wand- & Bodensysteme is a privately held, family-owned German limited liability company headquartered at Zum Dock 7, 23966 Wismar, providing wall and floor system installation services across three product lines: Fliesenlegearbeiten (tiling of walls, floors, and facades), Bodenlegearbeiten (parquet, laminate, vinyl, carpet, and cork flooring), and Unter- und Oberbeläge im maritimen Bereich (specialized maritime sub-floor and top-floor systems). The maritime line is the technical differentiator, offering A-60 fire-class constructions, steel insulation floors, thin-layer coatings, sound insulation products, floating constructions, and wet-area mortars engineered for salt water resistance, mechanical cleaning, and UV exposure on vessels and offshore platforms. Underlying technology is craft- and material-science based rather than software-driven, anchored by ISO 9001:2015 certified quality processes and specialized product ranges including natural stone, PU coatings, PVC, linoleum, and design floors.

SBM serves four customer segments: commercial construction (retail, office, public buildings), residential (new build and renovation), shipbuilding and maritime (cruise ships, container ships, ferries, private yachts, special vessels), and offshore/platform construction. Named enterprise customers include Wismarer Werft, multiple cruise lines, container shipping companies, yacht builders, and system gastronomy chains. The commercial model is project-based, quote-driven, and delivered through on-site field crews with direct sales outreach via phone, email, and the company website; contracts are described as multi-year. The company is led by Dipl.-Ing. Rolf Klewe as legal representative, operates as a second-generation family business founded in 1990, and is part of the broader Klewe corporate group alongside Klewe Bau GmbH and Klewe Junge. Geographic reach is Northern Germany plus international maritime projects, with no public revenue, headcount, or funding data disclosed.

Name

sbm

Legal name

SBM GmbH Wand- & Bodensysteme

Website

https://sbm-wismar.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Short description

SBM GmbH Wand- & Bodensysteme is a family-owned, second-generation German installer (founded 1990, Wismar) providing tiling, flooring, and specialized maritime floor/wall systems to shipyards, cruise lines, yacht builders, commercial construction, and residential clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Installation Services — Wall and Floor Systems

NAICS

Flooring Contractors (23833), Flooring Contractors (238330)

akta.pro primary industry

Insulation & Air/Vapor Barrier Systems (Thermal, Acoustic, WRB/AVB) (IMAFAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Floor Coating & Resinous Flooring (Epoxy/PU/Polished Concrete) (IMAIAKAG)

Keywords

• Tile installation services
• Flooring installation services
• Maritime floor systems
• Shipbuilding interior outfitting
• Wall and floor systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Wismar

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Installation Services: Project-based revenue from tile laying, floor laying, and maritime floor/wall system installations. Services are priced per project based on scope, materials, and complexity. Revenue is earned through one-time project fees for construction and renovation work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SBM GmbH Wand- & Bodensysteme installs wall and floor systems across three service lines: Fliesenlegearbeiten (tiling) for walls and floors, Bodenlegearbeiten (flooring) covering parquet, laminate, vinyl, carpet, and cork, and Maritime Sub-floor and Top-floor Systems using A-60 fire class constructions and steel insulation floors. The company serves residential construction, commercial construction (retail, gastronomy, offices), and the maritime/shipbuilding sector (shipyards, cruise lines, yacht builders, shipping companies).

Product overview

SBM GmbH Wand- & Bodensysteme is a family-owned second-generation company (since 1990) providing specialized tiling and flooring services. The company operates three core service divisions: Fliesenlegearbeiten (tiling services for walls, floors, and facades in private and commercial construction), Bodenlegearbeiten (flooring services covering parquet, laminate, vinyl, carpet, and cork), and Unter- und Oberbeläge im maritimen Bereich (maritime sub-floor and top-floor systems including fire-resistant constructions, insulating floors, and decorative coatings for ships and offshore platforms). The company serves both land-based construction (residential, commercial, retail) and maritime sectors (shipbuilding, yachts, offshore platforms), operating internationally with ISO 9001 certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fliesenlegearbeiten (Tiling Services) Professional installation of wall and floor tiles for residential and commercial customers. Includes design consultation, substrate preparation, tile laying, and finishing for interior spaces.
• Bodenlegearbeiten (Flooring Services) Installation services for a wide range of flooring materials including parquet, laminate, vinyl, carpet, and cork. Targeted at residential, commercial, and public-sector clients seeking durable, finished floors.
• Maritime Sub-floor and Top-floor Systems (Maritime Boden- und Deckensysteme) Specialized installation of sub-floor and top-floor systems for maritime vessels, including A-60 fire class constructions, steel insulation floors, thin-layer coatings, sound insulation, floating constructions, and wet-area mortar systems. Serves shipyards, cruise lines, yacht builders, and shipping companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple hundred bathrooms completed for new cruise ships
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 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

One partnership is on record.

• Klewe Bau GmbHminorOthersParent company within the Klewe group of companies. SBM GmbH is shown alongside Klewe Bau GmbH and Klewe Junge as part of the same corporate family. Provides potential for cross-referrals and shared resources within the construction group.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lindner Group: German interior fit-out contractor with flooring systems as a core offering. Comparable in delivering specialized floor and wall installation services across commercial, retail, and industrial segments with similar craftsmanship-led positioning.
• Kaefer SE: German industrial services provider with a substantial maritime insulation and interior services business. Direct peer in maritime floor, wall, and insulation systems for shipbuilding and offshore applications.
• Almaco Group: Maritime interior systems provider offering accommodation and catering solutions for cruise ships, offshore, and specialized vessels. Comparable in providing complete interior fit-out packages for maritime newbuilds.

Broad incumbents

• Strabag SE: Austrian-headquartered European construction services group with building construction and specialty trade operations. Broad incumbent with significant presence across German-speaking markets.
• Bilfinger SE: Large German industrial services provider with overlapping capabilities in facility services, building maintenance, and industrial insulation. Broad incumbent serving construction-adjacent services across European markets.
• Ed. Züblin AG: German construction company (Strabag subsidiary) with commercial and industrial building construction expertise. Broad incumbent serving German-speaking markets with similar end customers.
• Goldbeck GmbH: German construction company specializing in commercial, industrial, and public building construction. Larger incumbent operating in adjacent building finishing and construction segments within Germany.
• Wolff & Müller GmbH: German family-owned construction group with building construction and related services. Larger regional player with overlapping commercial and industrial construction activities in Germany.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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