Bremsen Schneider

What Bremsen Schneider does

Bremsen Schneider GmbH is a third-generation, family-owned commercial vehicle workshop headquartered in Schwäbisch Hall, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Founded in 1951 by Hans and Rosl Schneider as a one-person brake service operation in a rented garage, the company has grown into a multi-brand full-service workshop operating two locations: the main site in Schwäbisch Hall-Sulzdorf (opened 1981, with over 2,500 m² of floor space) and a branch in Pfedelbach (opened 1987 to serve the Öhringen area). It employs approximately 40 staff, including mechanics, warehouse personnel, and apprentices, and serves commercial fleet operators, specialized transport companies, bus operators, and recreational vehicle owners across the Hohenlohe region of southern Germany.

The company's core offering is a comprehensive service portfolio covering statutory inspections (TÜV, HU, AU, SP), manufacturer-authorized diagnostics, scheduled maintenance, repair, spare parts supply (over 10,000 SKUs in inventory), mobile breakdown assistance, vehicle modifications, and motorhome servicing. Diagnostic capability spans all major European commercial vehicle brands through specialized tools including Scania Diagnoser, Iveco Easy Diagnose System, Daimler Star Diagnose, MAN ManCats, TEXA Universal Diagnoser, WABCO testers, Knorr Bremse ABS/EBS testers, Haldex, BPW EBS, Hiab Ladekrane, and Meiller diagnostics. Bremsen Schneider holds DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 certification (first achieved 2005, renewed annually) and is an authorized service partner for Scania (since 2020) and Iveco, with on-site hydraulic hose fabrication and hosted TÜV/Dekra inspections.

Revenue is generated through quote-based workshop labor and repair services, parts sales of original and aftermarket components (sourced from Bosch, Hella, Iveco, and Scania), and authorized warranty/maintenance contracts routed through Scania and Iveco. Pricing is per-job with no published price list. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via workshop visits and mobile dispatch, supplemented by OEM partner channels. The company has no external investors, remains wholly family-owned, and is currently led by managing directors Hans Schneider and Lukas Schneider following the third generation's entry in 2021.

Name

Bremsen Schneider

Legal name

Bremsen Schneider GmbH

Website

https://bremsen-schneider.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Bremsen Schneider GmbH is a third-generation, family-owned commercial vehicle workshop founded in 1951, operating two locations in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It provides multi-brand maintenance, repair, diagnostics, statutory inspections, parts supply, and mobile breakdown service for trucks, trailers, buses, and motorhomes.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Schwäbisch Hall

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Workshop Labor & Repair Services: Revenue generated from labor hours for maintenance, repair, diagnostics, legal inspections (TÜV, HU, AU, SP), and mobile service calls. Core revenue stream for the workshop.
2. Spare Parts Sales: Sale of original and aftermarket replacement parts for commercial vehicles. Inventory of over 10,000 different part positions maintained in-house. Parts sourced from Bosch, Hella, Iveco, and Scania.
3. Authorized Warranty & Maintenance Contracts: As authorized Scania and Iveco service partner, performs warranty and scheduled maintenance work covered under manufacturer contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Bremsen Schneider is a family-owned commercial vehicle workshop that provides maintenance, repair, inspection, spare parts, and roadside assistance for trucks, trailers, buses, and motorhomes. The company operates as an authorized service partner for Scania and Iveco, offering multi-brand service under one roof. The business has been operating continuously since 1951 and is currently led by the third generation of the Schneider family.

Product overview

Bremsen Schneider is a multi-brand commercial vehicle workshop offering a comprehensive service portfolio for trucks, transporters, trailers, and buses. The company operates as a full-service provider combining statutory inspections, advanced diagnostics, maintenance and repairs, spare parts supply, mobile emergency service, vehicle modifications, and recreational vehicle services. Services are delivered through authorized dealer partnerships with Scania and Iveco, using manufacturer-specific diagnostic equipment and original spare parts from major suppliers including Bosch, Hella, Iveco, and Scania. The workshop network spans two locations in Schwäbisch Hall-Sulzdorf and Pfedelbach, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• Vehicle Inspection Services
• Spare Parts Sales
• Roadside Assistance and Mobile Service
• Tire Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Authorized warranty and maintenance provider for Scania and Iveco
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ScaniacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Scania service partner. Performs warranty work, scheduled maintenance, and full service for Scania commercial vehicles. Company joined Scania network in 2020 with comprehensive training program for staff. Customers can access Scania warranty services at Bremsen Schneider locations.
• IvecocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Iveco service partner. Performs maintenance and repair work for Iveco vehicles under manufacturer guidelines. As a certified partner, uses Iveco Easy Diagnose System and original Iveco parts.
• KögelminorOthersTrailer manufacturer listed as a customer service partner. Listed as a brand the workshop is equipped to service and stock parts for.
• Mitsubishi FusominorOthersListed as a brand the workshop is equipped to service. FUSO vehicles are serviced under customer service arrangements.
• MeillerminorOthersTrailer and tipper body manufacturer. Workshop equipped with Meiller diagnostic equipment and serves as a service point for Meiller products.
• DollminorOthersTrailer manufacturer. Listed as a customer service partner brand.
• HiabminorOthersLoader crane manufacturer. Workshop performs crane installation, diagnosis, and service for Hiab loading cranes. Equipped with Hiab diagnostic tools.
• TollCollectminorOthersGerman toll collection system provider. Authorized TollCollect service partner performing installation of DSRC modules and On-Board Units for truck toll collection.
• TÜVminorOthersTechnical Inspection Association. Bremsen Schneider hosts TÜV inspections on-site, allowing vehicles to be presented for technical inspection at the workshop.
• DekraminorOthersVehicle inspection and expert services organization. Listed as a partner brand the workshop is equipped to serve.
• BoschminorOthersOriginal equipment and aftermarket parts supplier. Workshop sources Bosch spare parts for vehicle repairs.
• HellaminorOthersVehicle lighting and electronics supplier. Workshop sources Hella spare parts.
• SAFminorOthersTrailer axle manufacturer. Listed as a brand the workshop is equipped to service and stock parts for.
• KroneminorOthersTrailer and semi-trailer manufacturer. Listed as a service partner brand.
• KrakerminorOthersTrailer manufacturer. Listed as a brand the workshop is equipped to service and stock parts for.
• EberspächerminorOthersVehicle climate control and exhaust systems manufacturer. Listed as a partner brand.
• Loglift / JonseredsminorOthersLoader crane manufacturers. Workshop performs crane installation and service for Loglift and Jonsereds loading cranes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kienzle: Kienzle is a German commercial vehicle service network with multiple locations offering multi-brand truck, trailer, and bus service. Listed as a partner brand by Bremsen Schneider itself, Kienzle represents the closest direct comparable in terms of multi-brand commercial vehicle workshop operations and customer overlap with fleet operators.

Broad incumbents

• Vergölst: Vergölst is one of Germany's largest commercial vehicle tire and full-service workshop networks, operating hundreds of locations. It overlaps with Bremsen Schneider on commercial vehicle tire service, fleet maintenance, and statutory inspections but operates at substantially greater scale across Germany.
• Euromaster: Euromaster is a Michelin-owned commercial vehicle tire and service network with broad coverage in Germany. It provides commercial fleet tire service, mobile service, and maintenance — overlapping with Bremsen Schneider's mobile service and fleet maintenance offerings at much larger geographic scale.
• Bosch Car Service: Bosch Car Service is a global authorized multi-brand automotive workshop network that Bosch parts and equipment flows through. Bremsen Schneider already sources Bosch parts; Bosch Car Service represents the franchised, brand-backed counterpart to independent workshops like Bremsen Schneider.
• Premio Reifen + Autoservice: Premio is a German cooperative tire and auto service network with hundreds of partner workshops. It overlaps with Bremsen Schneider on commercial vehicle tire service, fleet maintenance, and multi-brand vehicle servicing across Germany.
• ATU (A.T.U): ATU is Germany's largest multi-brand auto service chain with national coverage. While more passenger-vehicle focused than Bremsen Schneider, ATU competes for the same SME commercial fleet service spend and benefits from significantly greater scale, marketing, and parts purchasing power.
• Pneuhage Reifen und Service: Pneuhage is a German commercial vehicle tire and service group with regional density in southern Germany, including Baden-Württemberg. It directly overlaps with Bremsen Schneider on truck tire service, fleet contracts, and commercial vehicle maintenance within the same geographic market.

Others

• DEKRA: DEKRA is a major German vehicle inspection and certification organization and is listed by Bremsen Schneider as an inspection partner that uses its facilities. While not a direct competitor for repair work, DEKRA occupies adjacent regulatory/inspection territory and shapes the broader commercial vehicle service ecosystem.
• TÜV: TÜV is Germany's primary technical inspection body and is also a partner that conducts statutory inspections (HU, AU, SP) on-site at Bremsen Schneider's workshops. It is an ecosystem participant rather than a competitor, but its standards and certifications directly influence workshop service requirements.
• Knorr-Bremse: Knorr-Bremse is a global commercial vehicle braking systems supplier whose diagnostic tooling Bremsen Schneider operates. While not a competing workshop, Knorr-Bremse is an enabling technology partner whose standards, certifications, and tooling ecosystem shape how commercial vehicle service workshops compete.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Investors

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Investments

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