Fireworks, stage pyrotechnics and special effects for events, film and theme parks, based in Essen.
Sprengkraft Feuerwerke
Essen (Karl-Legien-Str. 18)New on Amplifa
About Sprengkraft Feuerwerke
Sprengkraft Feuerwerke is a pyrotechnics company from Essen that realizes large-scale fireworks, wedding fireworks, stage pyrotechnics and special effects for film and shows. According to its own statements, with around 200 to 300 events per year and 22 employees, including eight state-certified pyrotechnicians, the company is among the larger German fireworks companies; more than 5,500 fireworks have been performed to date. In addition to performing pyrotechnic shows, the service portfolio includes the planning and arrangement of the effects, pre-inspection of the venues, obtaining official permits, and the installation of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and control systems. The company also develops its own control and effect systems such as the Pyrocontrol system, power supplies, effect scenery and flying stunt systems. Customers come from sectors such as TV, theme parks, automotive and events, including PRO7, Telekom, Warner Bros. Movie World, VW/Autostadt and Movie Park Germany. The company's headquarters has been located at Karl-Legien-Straße 18 in Essen since 2023.
- Site
- Essen
- Processes
- Wedding fireworks, Large-scale fireworks, Stage pyrotechnics, Special effects for film and show, Installation of electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics and control systems, Development and manufacture of control/effect systems (Pyrocontrol system, power supplies,, Obtaining official permits, Pre-inspection of the event venue
- Materials
- Large-scale fireworks, Wedding fireworks, Stage pyrotechnics, Special effects, Control technology/Engineering, System installation
- Founded
- 1999
- Industries
- Events and functions, TV and show production, Theme parks, Film, Weddings/Private occasions
- 01
Pre-inspection of the event venue
- 02
Firework planning and arrangement
- 03
Obtaining official permits
- 04
Set-up and installation (pyrotechnics, electrics, control systems)
- 05
Performance of the pyrotechnic show
- 06
Dismantling and cleaning of the event site
Services and Processes
Large-scale fireworks
Large-scale fireworks for town festivals, events and fairs.
Wedding fireworks
Wedding fireworks from 640 euros for private occasions.
Stage pyrotechnics
Indoor pyrotechnics for events, theatre and musicals.
Special effects
Special effects for film, TV and show productions.
Control technology/Engineering
Development and manufacture of Pyrocontrol systems, power supplies and effect scenery.
System installation
Installation of electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics and control systems.
Location
Essen
DEAdministration, planning and production
Services
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wedding fireworksOther (Pyrotechnics/Event technology) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Large-scale fireworksOther (Pyrotechnics/Event technology) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Stage pyrotechnicsOther (Pyrotechnics/Event technology) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Special effects for film and showOther (Pyrotechnics/Event technology) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Installation of electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics and control systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Development and manufacture of control/effect systems (Pyrocontrol system, power supplies,Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 1999
Commercial registration of Sprengkraft Feuerwerke by Claus van Zütphen, at that time still Production Manager for Warner Bros. Europe with over 12,000 shows and events.
- 2000
First orders from Telekom and VW/Autostadt; end of the employed collaboration with Warner Bros.; teaching activity in pyrotechnics/special effects at six schools.
- 2001
New stunt show effects at Warner Bros. Movie World.
- 2002
Installation work for Six Flags shows with Sigma Effects/Florida and Utopia Entertainment.
- 2003
Belantis theme park Leipzig – network-controlled sound systems.
- 2004
Bavaria Filmpark Munich – development of the Pyrocontrol system and power supplies.
- 2005
Mirage Entertainment/USA – electrical systems and lighting effects for Movie Magic Studio Tours.
- 2006
Movie Park Germany – pyro/pneumatic effects, effect scenery and flying stunt system (Flying Fox).
- 2007
Relocation from Duisburg to Essen (400 sqm indoor, 600 sqm outdoor space).
- 2008
More than 200 fireworks/pyrotechnic shows per year achieved; since then 200–300 events annually.
- 2016
Relocation to the M1 industrial park, Am Lichtbogen 44, 45141 Essen (800 sqm indoor, 1,500 sqm outdoor space).
- 2023
Relocation to Karl-Legien-Straße 18, 45356 Essen.