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Schmachtl GmbH

Austrian family-owned technical solutions provider and distributor founded in 1936, specializing in energy technology, automation & robotics, process & environmental technology, and electrical components.

Last updated September 29, 2026

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Overview

Schmachtl GmbH is an Austrian family-owned company founded in 1936, headquartered in Linz. It operates as a solutions provider and distributor across four main business fields: energy technology, automation & robotics, process & environmental technology, and electrical components & control cabinet construction. The company serves industrial, logistics, and production sectors, offering products such as cleaning robots, energy infrastructure solutions, flexible impact protection, flat cable systems for charging infrastructure, and gas warning systems. With over 250 employees across Austria, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia, Schmachtl emphasizes flat hierarchies, self-organization, and flexible working. The company is led by owner and managing director Kari Schmachtl and managing director Stefan Schafferhofer. It maintains a decentralized structure with four locations in Austria and sister companies in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Schmachtl positions itself as a reliable partner for the entire product lifecycle, providing services from consulting to maintenance, including 24/7 support for UPS systems and energy technology. The company hosts events like the SCHMACHTL TechDay to showcase innovations and connect with customers and partners.

History

Schmachtl GmbH was founded in 1936 and has grown into an Austrian family-owned company with over 89 years of experience. Headquartered in Linz, it has expanded its operations to include sister companies in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, employing more than 250 skilled professionals. The company has evolved into a solutions provider and distributor across four main business fields: energy technology, automation & robotics, process & environmental technology, and electrical components & control cabinet construction. It maintains a decentralized structure with four locations in Austria to better serve its customers. The company is currently led by owner and managing director Kari Schmachtl and managing director Stefan Schafferhofer. In 2026, Schmachtl plans to host its TechDay event at its Linz headquarters, showcasing its latest technologies and solutions.

  • 2026

    SCHMACHTL TechDay scheduled for October 1, 2026, at Linz headquarters.

  • 1936

    Schmachtl GmbH founded.

Products and positioning

Leading and competent provider for energy technology, automation & robotics solutions, and environmental technology, offering solutions with service and services across the entire product lifecycle.

  • PUDU BG1 Pro cleaning robot

    Cleaning robot for large areas, offered by Schmachtl.

  • Riello UPS systems

    Uninterruptible power supply systems serviced by Schmachtl.

  • podis® flat cable system

    Flat cable system for future-proof charging infrastructure.

  • GasTouch gas warning system

    Gas warning solution for safety.

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