august storm gmbh & co.

What august storm gmbh & co. does

August Storm GmbH & Co. KG is a German, family-owned independent service provider for large internal combustion engines in the 100–7,000 kW power range, headquartered in Spelle, Lower Saxony. The company was founded in 1941 and operates under founder-family ownership via its parent M.Storm GmbH, with current managing directors Bernard Storm, Robert Latka, and Vinzenz Löcken. It employs roughly 350 staff across 14 branch locations in Germany, making it one of the larger non-OEM service networks for large-bore engines in the country.

The company operates through five sub-brands that segment its offerings by application: ECO*S* (stationary energy systems including CHP and biogas), MOBI*S* (mobile applications including marine and special vehicles), PRODI*S* (in-house machining services with capacity for components up to 8 meters, including crankshafts), IQ-PARTS (spare-parts distribution), and RE*CON* (reconditioned engine components). This structure allows August Storm to position as a vertically integrated service network covering maintenance, overhaul, machining, parts supply, and remanufacturing for operators of large engines across CHP/biogas, marine, construction machinery, locomotives, special vehicles, and industrial systems.

Revenue is generated through service contracts, overhauls, custom machining work, and parts distribution to B2B customers outside OEM service networks. Strategic channel access includes a Bosch service-partner agreement for spare parts and international distribution partnerships with ScaniaDiesel, CMG International, and S&L Energie-Projekte. The company holds a dense certification stack — ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, SCC**, ECM, RAL, and TÜV — which is mandatory for entry into regulated marine and energy markets. There are no disclosed AI, digital-twin, or predictive-maintenance product lines, and the business model is firmly anchored in physical service delivery.

Name

august storm gmbh & co.

Legal name

August Storm GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://a-storm.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

August Storm GmbH & Co. KG is a German, family-owned independent service provider for large industrial internal combustion engines (100–7,000 kW), operating 14 branches nationwide with 350 employees serving CHP, marine, rail, construction, and industrial B2B customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Engine Service and Repair

NAICS

Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336), Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing (333618)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

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Turbochargers & Superchargers Rebuild/Remanufacturing (TLAKALAE), Backup Power & Critical Power Systems (Generators/UPS) (IMAIABAJ)

Keywords

• Combustion engine service
• Mechanical machining services
• Engine spare parts supply
• Stationary energy systems
• Marine engine repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Spelle

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engine Service and Repair: Professional repair services for internal combustion engines including major overhauls, minor repairs, cylinder head overhaul, turbocharger service, injection pump service, spark plug replacement for gas engines
2. Mechanical Fabrication and Machining: Crankshaft grinding, lineboring, honing, engine block processing, metal spraying, plain bearing production, compressor maintenance
3. Spare Parts Supply: New parts, replacement parts, spare parts, rebuilt parts, exchange engines, exchange cylinder heads, exchange turbochargers, exchange intercoolers
4. Reconditioned Engines and Components: Used and repaired engines and engine components supply

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

August Storm GmbH & Co. KG is an independent service provider for internal combustion engines in the 100 to 7,000 kW power range, serving stationary energy systems, maritime, construction machinery, locomotives, special purpose vehicles and industrial systems. The company delivers engine repair, component overhaul, mechanical fabrication (crankshaft grinding up to 8 m, lineboring up to 11 m, honing 8-700 mm, metal spraying), spare parts supply, and reconditioned engine programs under ECO*S*, MOBI*S*, PRODI*S*, IQ-PARTS, and RE*CON* brand divisions.

Product overview

August Storm GmbH & Co. offers a comprehensive engine service and mechanical fabrication portfolio organized under five specialized brands. The core business covers internal combustion engines from 100 to 7,000 kW across stationary energy systems, maritime, construction machinery, locomotives, and industrial applications. ECO*S* provides stationary energy system services; MOBI*S* handles mobile and marine power systems; PRODI*S* delivers mechanical machining and component production including crankshaft grinding up to 8m and lineboring up to 11m; IQ-PARTS manages new and rebuilt spare parts distribution; and RE*CON* supplies reconditioned engines and components. The five brands work together to provide complete engine lifecycle support from parts supply through repair to full engine overhauls.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECO*S*: Services for stationary energy systems
• MOBI*S*
• PRODI*S*
• IQ-PARTS
• RE*CON*

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Wulf JohannsenminorOthersListed as a partner on the August Storm website, providing services or collaboration in the engine service industry
• S&L Energie-ProjekteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for energy projects, aligned with ECO*S* stationary energy systems services
• CMG InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational marketing and business development partner
• BoschcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBosch-certified quality spare parts supplier for large engines and Cummins engines, as evidenced by dedicated pages on August Storm website for Bosch spare parts

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Miba AG: Austrian manufacturer of engine bearings, powertrain components, and friction products with in-house remanufacturing and engine-component machining capabilities. Directly comparable to August Storm's PRODI*S* brand (plain bearings, metal spraying, engine block processing) and competes for similar industrial customers in Europe.
• ScanDiesel: German independent diesel engine service and parts supplier specializing in heavy-duty diesel applications. Listed as a partner on August Storm's website, indicating overlap in customer base and service scope for marine, construction, and rail diesel engines.

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä Services: Global marine and energy engine OEM with a large service network servicing large-bore diesel and dual-fuel engines in marine and power-plant applications. Overlaps with August Storm's MOBI*S* (marine) and ECO*S* (stationary energy) verticals, though at much larger scale and with OEM-tied pricing.
• MAN Energy Solutions: Manufacturer of large-bore diesel and gas engines for marine, power, and rail with PrimeServ aftermarket network. Directly competes with August Storm for service contracts on MAN engines in stationary and marine segments, especially across German-speaking markets.
• Mahle GmbH: Global automotive and engine components manufacturer with industrial filtration, engine peripherals, and aftermarket service. Comparable to August Storm's IQ-PARTS (spare parts distribution) and PRODI*S* (engine component machining) offerings across a broader OEM portfolio.
• Rolls-Royce Power Systems (MTU): Manufacturer of MTU diesel and gas engines for rail, marine, and stationary power, with a global service network. Directly comparable to August Storm's MOBI*S* rail and ECO*S* stationary verticals; operates its own authorized service centers that compete for the same German customers.
• KS Kolbenschmidt Pierburg (Rheinmetall): Engine components manufacturer (pistons, cylinder liners, pumps, plain bearings) with strong German industrial footprint. Comparable to August Storm's PRODI*S* mechanical machining capabilities and IQ-PARTS spare parts supply for engine rebuilders.
• Caterpillar Marine Power: Marine and industrial engine OEM with extensive dealer/service network including Zeppelin in Germany. Comparable to August Storm's MOBI*S* (marine diesel) and engine spare parts business for Caterpillar engines; brand-specific authorized service may compete for the same accounts.

Regional players

• Zeppelin GmbH (Caterpillar dealer): Exclusive Caterpillar dealer in Germany, Austria, and parts of Eastern Europe with full sales, service, and parts infrastructure for construction machinery and large engines. Directly competes with August Storm's MOBI*S* brand for construction and industrial engine service contracts in Germany.

Others

• Bosch Rexroth / Bosch Service: Bosch is August Storm's certified spare parts partner for large engines and Cummins, but also operates its own service and remanufacturing networks globally through Bosch Automotive Aftermarket. Functions as both supplier and indirect competitor in engine components and parts distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 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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