aesculap schermaschinen

What aesculap schermaschinen does

Aesculap Schermaschinen GmbH is a German manufacturer of professional animal grooming and shearing equipment, headquartered and produced at a single Suhl, Thuringia facility where it has operated since 1912. The company designs and builds electric and battery-powered clippers, precision trimmers, cutting blades, and grooming scissors for small animals (dogs, cats), large livestock (horses, cattle, sheep), and veterinary applications. Manufacturing is fully in-house, including proprietary motor winding, CNC blade grinding and milling, and heat treatment. Since end-2023 the Suhl site also produces Hippomed horse inhalation devices (AirOne, AirOne Flex), extending the portfolio into equine respiratory therapy after a brand transfer from the previous producer.

The product portfolio centers on the Favorita system (with adjustable blade pressure and resharpenable carbon-steel blades) and the SnapOn quick-change blade system, alongside cordless models (Favorita CLi, Akkurata II, Vega II, Durati VET, Bonum Pro) using brushless EC motors and electronic Speed Control. Proprietary technology includes DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) blade coatings and the InfoLED operational display. Pricing for clipper hardware ranges from approximately €149 for entry trimmers to €439–€499 for the Bonum Pro livestock clipper, with consumable blades priced €39.99–€119. Aesculap claims penetration of ~80% of German professional dog grooming salons and >90% of German veterinary practices.

Aesculap operates a B2B go-to-market model, selling exclusively through specialist trade (Fachhandel) and distributing globally via parent Albert Kerbl GmbH and its regional subsidiaries (Austria, France, UK, Eastern Europe/Asia). Aesculap Schermaschinen GmbH has been 100% owned by Albert Kerbl GmbH since January 1, 2021, with Ulli Kerbl and Martin Günther as managing directors; the Kerbl Group manages sales, marketing, customer service, and logistics while Aesculap retains R&D and manufacturing in Suhl.

Name

aesculap schermaschinen

Legal name

Aesculap Schermaschinen GmbH

Website

https://aesculap-schermaschinen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Aesculap Schermaschinen GmbH, founded 1912 in Suhl, Germany, manufactures professional electric and battery-powered clippers, trimmers, blades, and grooming scissors for groomers, veterinarians, and livestock farmers, selling exclusively B2B through Albert Kerbl GmbH's specialist trade network with claimed >80% share of German professional salons.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Animal Grooming Equipment

akta.pro primary industry

Surgical & Procedural Instruments (Scalpels, Forceps, Retractors) (HLAMAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Anesthesia, Ventilation & Patient Monitoring (Machines, Vaporizers, Monitors) (HLAMAFAB)

Keywords

• Animal clippers
• Grooming equipment
• Veterinary clippers
• Shearing machines
• Clipper blades

Headquarters

HQ city

Suhl

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware sales — clippers, trimmers, and accessories: Aesculap generates revenue through the sale of electric and battery-powered animal hair clipping machines, trimmers, clipper blades/systems (Favorita, SnapOn), and accessories (oils, combs, cases). Products are sold exclusively through specialist trade partners (B2B). Revenue is one-time, transaction-based per unit, supplemented by consumables (blades, oil, batteries).
2. Service and repair: Repair services for Aesculap machines and Hippomed inhalators, including a dedicated service center. Cashback promotion program for groomer school graduates on machines and blade sets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aesculap Schermaschinen designs, manufactures and sells professional electric and battery-powered animal hair clippers, precision trimmers, cutting blades and grooming scissors, primarily for small animals (dogs, cats), large livestock (horses, cattle, sheep) and veterinary applications. Manufacturing is performed entirely in-house at the company's Suhl, Germany facility, including proprietary motor production, CNC blade grinding, and heat treatment of carbon-steel cutting plates. The company also produces the Hippomed AirOne and AirOne Flex horse inhalation devices after transferring production in-house at end of 2023.

Product overview

Aesculap Schermaschinen offers a comprehensive portfolio of professional animal grooming equipment, encompassing corded and cordless clippers, precision trimmers, cutting blades, and grooming scissors for small animals (dogs, cats), large livestock (horses, cattle, sheep), and veterinary applications. The product range includes the Favorita system (Favorita II, Favorita SPEED, Favorita CLi) as cable-connected or wireless professional clippers, the Durati and Akkurata/Vega lines for specific animal segments, Isis/Exacta precision trimmers for detail work, Bonum Pro for livestock shearing, and the Favorita/SnapOn blade systems with various cutting heights. The company also acquired and manufactures Hippomed horse inhalators. Products are primarily sold through specialist dealers (B2B) with manufacturing concentrated in Suhl, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Favorita System: Clipper system with adjustable blade pressure for various coat types
• SnapOn System
• Hippomed
• Master Collection

Products and services

• Favorita CLi Wireless rechargeable clipper with integrated InfoLED display showing battery and maintenance status, brushless motor delivering 3,300 strokes/min, 390 g weight, and up to 3 hours of battery life. Sold in single (GT234) or dual battery (GT236) variants and in blue, red or pink colors. Designed for professional groomers and veterinarians.
• Favorita CLi Master Collection Limited edition variant of the Favorita CLi finished in black/bronze with two batteries, a DLC-coated GT770D special edition blade, and a service card covering one service and one resharpening. Targeted at professional groomers seeking a premium collector's configuration.
• Favorita II Corded professional clipper with a Made-in-Germany ball-bearing motor, vibration-dampened operation, 2,300 strokes/min, 650 g weight, and a 5 m cable. Suited to continuous professional use in salons and veterinary practices. Available in red (GT104) and pink (GT104-WT9).
• Favorita SPEED High-performance corded clipper with a powerful motor delivering 3,000 strokes/min for faster cutting through difficult or dense coats, vibration-dampened operation, 650 g weight, suitable for professional grooming and livestock applications.
• FAV5 CL / FAV5 CL Sonderedition Cordless clipper designed for noise-sensitive animals, with a reduced cutting speed for quieter operation. Features a nearly vibration-free ball-bearing motor, SnapOn blade system, more than 3 hours of battery life, and a 5-year warranty. Also sold in a wide-blade variant.
• Durati VET Veterinary-specific cordless clipper with the Aesculap SnapOn blade system, brushless EC motor, up to 4 hours of battery life, 63 dB sound level, and 380 g weight. Includes a GT310 #40 blade (0.25 mm) for close surgical preparation. Designed for veterinary practitioners.
• Akkutrimmer Isis (GT421) Ultra-lightweight cordless trimmer at 115 g for precise detail work on sensitive areas such as paws and ears. Features a stainless steel blade, 5,700 strokes/min, 90-120 minutes of battery life, 60 dB operation, and an adjustable comb attachment (3-6 mm). Includes charger, brush, oil and manual. Replacement blade GT608 available.
• Akkutrimmer Exacta (GT416) Precision cordless trimmer for paws, face and contour cutting. Carbon steel blade, 115 g weight, 5,700 strokes/min, adjustable comb with 4 cutting lengths (3-6 mm), 60 dB quiet operation, 90-120 minute battery life.
• Akkurata II (GT407) Cordless small-animal clipper with 3 speed levels and electronic Speed Control for consistent cutting speed, up to 3 hours of battery life, 250 g weight, 3200 mAh battery, and adjustable blade (0.5/1.5/2.5 mm). Includes 5 attachment combs (4, 8, 12, 16 and 20 mm).
• Vega II (GT412) Veterinary cordless clipper with 3 speed levels and electronic Speed Control, up to 3 hours of battery life, 250 g weight, 40 mm blade width, 3-stage cutting length adjustment (0.5/1.5/2.5 mm), and 60 dB operation. Designed for efficient veterinary coat preparation.
• Bonum Pro Professional livestock clipper with lithium-ion battery system, intelligent overheat protection, ergonomic 40 mm diameter grip, 920 g weight, 10.8 V power, 2,500 strokes/min, and up to 130 minutes runtime. Available in cattle/sheep shearing (GT644/GT646) and horse fine-shearing (GT654/GT656) variants.
• Kombipack Veterinäre (GTA400) Bundle pack for veterinary fur removal preparation, containing one Vega clipper (GT410) and one Isis trimmer (GT421) in a single package. Marketed as a complete veterinary fur removal package.
• Hippomed Inhalatoren (AirOne & AirOne Flex) Horse inhalation devices (AirOne and AirOne Flex) for equine respiratory therapy, manufactured at Aesculap's Suhl facility since end of 2023 following the transfer of production from the previous producer Rheintechnik. Aesculap also provides repair and service for these units.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 80% of professional pet grooming salons in Germany use Aesculap clippers.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Seilerei Kösters GmbHminorOthers · 1 January 2024Part of the Kerbl Group since 2024 (100% acquisition). Specializes in high-quality rope/twine products and is a specialist for premium pasture fence conductor materials — Made in Germany. Multiple centuries of experience in rope manufacturing.
• Rheintechnik (previous Hippomed producer)minorOthers · 1 January 2023After a two-year transition period following the purchase of the Hippomed brand, production of AirOne and AirOne Flex horse inhalators moved from Rheintechnik to the Aesculap Suhl facility by end of 2023. Rheintechnik was the original manufacturer; Aesculap/Kerbl acquired the brand and transferred production in-house.
• Albert Kerbl GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Since April 2017, Albert Kerbl GmbH took over distribution of Aesculap Schermaschinen. On January 1, 2021, the Aesculap Schermaschinen GmbH was founded and is now 100% owned by Albert Kerbl GmbH. Kerbl handles all distribution, marketing, customer service, and logistics while Aesculap retains R&D and manufacturing in Suhl. This represents a full corporate integration, combining Aesculap's product expertise with Kerbl's commercial infrastructure.
• W. Rheingans (Solingen, Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAesculap recommends W. Rheingans in Solingen, Germany as the designated sharpening service partner for Aesculap grooming scissors. Rheingans provides professional scissor resharpening using their own service. Aesculap directs its scissor customers to Rheingans for maintenance of premium Japanese steel scissors.
• AKO-Agrartechnik GmbH & Co. KGminorOthersResearch and development center for electric fence technology, manufacturing of fence devices and complete fence accessories. Part of the Kerbl Group.
• Bucas Limited (Cork, Ireland)minorOthersManufacturer of high-performance horse blankets and associated equestrian products. Part of the Kerbl Group since its acquisition.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• WAHL Clipper Corporation: US-based global leader in professional hair clippers, including extensive animal grooming lines (Pro-Series, KM Series, Bravura). Most direct competitor to Aesculap across both pet grooming and livestock segments, with comparable cordless technology and worldwide distribution.
• Andis Company: US manufacturer of professional clippers and trimmers with strong presence in pet grooming and animal care markets (e.g., Excel, Pulse, UltraEdge lines). Directly competes with Aesculap in professional groomer and veterinarian segments globally.
• Heiniger: Swiss-based manufacturer specializing in livestock shearing and animal clippers, including sheep shears and cattle clippers. Directly competes with Aesculap's Bonum Pro and large-animal product lines across European and Australasian markets.
• Lister Shearing Equipment: UK heritage manufacturer of livestock shearing equipment and animal clippers, strong in sheep shearing and cattle markets. Direct competitor to Aesculap's Bonum Pro and Pferdeschermaschinen lines, particularly in UK/Ireland and Commonwealth livestock markets.
• Oster Professional: Long-established US clipper brand (now part of Energizer) producing professional animal clippers (A5, PowerPro). Comparable product offering to Aesculap Favorita/Akkurata lines, competing primarily in North American grooming and veterinary markets.
• MOSER / Ermila (WAHL group): German-based animal clipper brand within the WAHL group, offering trimmers and clippers for pet grooming. Most direct German-language competitor to Aesculap, competing head-to-head in German professional grooming and veterinary channels.

Emerging players

• Shernbao: Chinese manufacturer of professional animal clippers offering competitive cordless models at lower price points. Emerging global competitor particularly gaining traction in e-commerce channels and price-sensitive grooming markets outside Europe.
• Codos: Chinese-origin clipper brand focused on professional pet grooming trimmers and clippers at significantly lower prices than Aesculap. Emerging disruptor leveraging online direct-to-consumer distribution in Western markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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