Blanc & Fischer

What Blanc & Fischer does

Blanc & Fischer Familienholding is a 100% family-owned German industrial holding company headquartered in Oberderdingen, jointly owned by the Blanc and Fischer founding families and managed by non-family professionals. Founded in 1925 through the partnership of Heinrich Blanc (BLANCO) and Karl Fischer (E.G.O.), the group operates five business groups — ARPA (French cooktop, oven, and range hood specialist), B.PRO (commercial kitchen equipment and food logistics automation), BLANCO (kitchen water station systems for trade and consumers), E.G.O. (components and induction/heating/wireless-power technology for appliance OEMs), and KUGEL (specialty stainless steel construction for railway, medical, and industrial applications) — plus the ATOLL Living Spaces startup targeting the consumer living-space market. The holding celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2025 and converted to an SE & Co. KGaA legal structure in August 2023.

The group's product portfolio spans the full kitchen value chain: E.G.O. develops heating technology, control systems, induction components, and the Ki wireless-power standard (the first certified transmitter provider under the Wireless Power Consortium) for global appliance OEMs; BLANCO sells the integrated BLANCO UNIT water station system including sinks, faucets, premium filtration (Drink.System Choice), and connected apps; B.PRO supplies professional kitchen equipment including a hospital reference installation with software-guided cutlery and dish placement and QR-code food logistics tracking; KUGEL produces stainless steel catering, railway (Eurostar, ÖBB Railjet, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Hitachi IEP), medical, and industrial solutions; and ATOLL sells induction-equipped tables and outdoor kitchens direct-to-consumer. Underlying technology investments include digital twins for production-network decisions, automation/robotics for hospital catering, and induction platforms (E.G.O. Q1) connecting to commercial kitchen energy management.

Revenue is generated predominantly through B2B hardware sales: E.G.O. (~€615M in 2025) sells components direct to OEMs, BLANCO (~€392M) goes through kitchen trade channels, and B.PRO (~$81M) and KUGEL serve enterprise customers via direct sales. ATOLL uses a DTC digital channel. Group revenue of €1.11B in 2025 is geographically distributed with Germany at 27% and Rest of Europe at 44%, supported by 52 production and sales locations across 23 countries. Following a €1.45B revenue peak in 2022, the group has experienced a multi-year decline to €1.11B in 2025 (-23% from peak), alongside headcount contraction from 9,087 (2021) to 7,380 (2025), with management citing market weakness and structural transformation. Investment has been held at €65M globally in both 2024 and 2025, supporting new low-cost production in Mexico and Poland, Ki wireless-power rollout, and ENOXX divestiture.

Name

Blanc & Fischer

Legal name

Blanc & Fischer Familienholding SE & Co. KGaA

Website

https://blanc-fischer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Blanc & Fischer is a 100% family-owned German holding company operating five kitchen-focused business groups (ARPA, B.PRO, BLANCO, E.G.O., KUGEL) plus the ATOLL startup, serving global appliance OEMs, kitchen trade, and professional kitchen customers across 52 locations in 23 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Oberderdingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. E.G.O. Components & Systems: Development and production of components and systems for household appliance manufacturers. Largest revenue contributor with 615 million EUR in 2025, supplying heating technology, control systems for cooking, laundry care, dishwashing, cooling and climate solutions.
2. BLANCO Kitchen Water Solutions: Kitchen sinks, faucets, water filtration systems, waste separation systems, and organization systems for kitchen cabinets. Revenue of 392 million EUR in 2025, representing about one-third of group revenue.
3. B.PRO Professional Kitchen Equipment: Professional kitchen equipment for large-scale cooking operations and industrial stainless steel parts (ENOXX). Revenue of approximately 81 million EUR in 2025. Includes food logistics automation solutions.
4. ARPA Cooking Solutions: French specialist for cooktops with various heating methods, ovens, and range hoods.
5. KUGEL Stainless Steel Solutions: High-quality special construction solutions in stainless steel for railway (train restaurants, bistros), catering, industrial, and medical sectors.
6. ATOLL Living Spaces: Innovative products from the living and furniture sector including tables with integrated induction technology and outdoor kitchens. Uses direct-to-consumer digital sales channels.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Blanc & Fischer is a 100% family-owned German industrial holding company that, through five operating business groups (ARPA, B.PRO, BLANCO, E.G.O., and KUGEL), manufactures and supplies household appliance components, kitchen water station systems, professional catering equipment, induction and wireless power technology, and custom stainless steel solutions. The portfolio spans OEM heating and control components, sinks and faucets, commercial kitchen installations, and railway/medical stainless steel fabrications, sold globally across 52 locations in 23 countries.

Product overview

BLANC & FISCHER is a 100% family-owned holding company that shapes kitchen living spaces worldwide through five operating business groups: ARPA (cooktops, ovens, range hoods), B.PRO (commercial kitchen/catering equipment), BLANCO (kitchen water station solutions with sinks, faucets, and the BLANCO UNIT platform), E.G.O. (components and heating/induction technology including Ki wireless power), and KUGEL (stainless steel solutions). The portfolio also includes startup ATOLL for induction-based living space products. The companies operate independently with different brands, business models, and marketing approaches while sharing central services through BLANC & FISCHER Corporate Services. Products range from industrial components (E.G.O.) to consumer-facing kitchen solutions (BLANCO), professional catering equipment (B.PRO), and specialty stainless steel applications (KUGEL, ENOXX).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ARPA Cooktops, Ovens, and Range Hoods French specialist offering cooktops with various heating types, built-in ovens, and range hoods; supplied to appliance manufacturers and channel partners.
• B.PRO Professional Kitchen Equipment Commercial kitchen equipment, catering systems, and food logistics automation for hospitals, care facilities, hotels, and large-scale catering operations.
• BLANCO Kitchen Water Station Solutions Premium sinks, faucets, water filtration systems, waste separation systems, and cabinet organization accessories positioned as a complete kitchen water station under the BLANCO UNIT platform.
• BLANCO UNIT Water Station Platform Integrated kitchen water station combining sink, premium water system with coupled product app, and organized under-sink storage for kitchen specialists and consumers.
• BLANCO Drink.System Choice Drinking water filtration and dispensing system offering selectable filter functions and additives for cold, sparkling, and boiling water at the kitchen water station.
• E.G.O. Heating and Control Components OEM components and systems for household appliance manufacturers covering heating technology, control systems for cooking, laundry care, dishwashing, cooling, and climate solutions.
• E.G.O. Ki Wireless Power Technology Wireless power transmission technology for small kitchen appliances via induction, delivering up to 2,200 watts and enabling cordless operation of coffee machines, toasters, and kettles on induction cooktops.
• E.G.O. Q1 Induction Platform Professional induction platform for commercial kitchens providing precise temperature control for grill plates and cooking kettles with integration to kitchen energy management systems.
• KUGEL Stainless Steel Solutions Custom stainless steel construction solutions for railway (train restaurants and bistros), catering, industrial, and medical sectors, manufactured in Viechtach.
• ATOLL Living Spaces Induction Furniture Innovative furniture and outdoor kitchen products with integrated induction technology, including teppanyaki-style tables with high-tech ceramic surfaces and invisible induction heating, sold through direct-to-consumer digital channels and a Berlin showroom.
• ENOXX Industrial Stainless Steel Parts Industrial stainless steel parts including door handles, radiator grilles, urea tanks, and cooktop frames; division scheduled for wind-down during 2027.
• BLANC & FISCHER Corporate Services Internal service provider combining overarching holding management and central services (including IT) for the group's operating business units.

Quantifiable outcome

• BLANCO drinking water systems revenue more than doubled in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wireless Power ConsortiumcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025E.G.O. works with the Wireless Power Consortium and renowned manufacturers of electrical small appliances to bring 'Ki' wireless power technology to kitchens. E.G.O. is the first certified provider of a transmitter transmitting energy according to the specific standard.
• Christophorushilfe Förderverein (Kinderzentrum Maulbronn)minorOthers · 1 August 2023BLANC & FISCHER donated 5,000 EUR for a new air mattress for the sports hall of the children's center. Part of annual 'BeActive' employee health initiative.
• arche noVaminorOthers · 1 February 2023Humanitarian aid organization supported by BLANCO for earthquake relief in Turkey and Syria. arche noVa is already active in the crisis area and supported by local partners.
• Aktionsbündnis KatastrophenhilfeminorOthers · 1 February 2023B.PRO and BLANC & FISCHER donated to this German disaster relief organization for earthquake relief in Turkey and Syria.
• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (German Red Cross)minorOthers · 1 February 2023BLANC & FISCHER donated to German Red Cross for earthquake relief efforts in Turkey and Syria.
• BRIDGEMAKER (BridgeMaker GmbH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Strategic partnership with leading German independent company builder to develop ATOLL Living Spaces GmbH startup into a sustainably profitable company. ATOLL combines modern startup culture with traditional technology company, utilizing technology and manufacturing competencies of all BLANC & FISCHER group companies.
• Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) / KIT Freundeskreis und Fördergesellschaft e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Annual BLANC & FISCHER Innovationspreis awarded in cooperation with KIT, recognizing outstanding dissertations at engineering faculties with innovation potential and practical transfer. Company gains access to cutting-edge research and future talent recruitment.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Franke Group: Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of kitchen sinks, faucets, and water systems. Directly comparable to BLANCO in product, brand positioning in the premium kitchen segment, and B2B trade-channel distribution across Europe.
• Middleby Corporation: US-listed manufacturer of commercial kitchen equipment for foodservice, including cooking, refrigeration, and food-handling systems. Most direct public-market peer to B.PRO's professional kitchen and catering equipment business.
• Rational AG: German manufacturer of professional combi ovens and kitchen systems for commercial catering, restaurants, and institutional kitchens. Highly comparable to B.PRO and ARPA in professional cooking equipment and high-margin European customer mix.
• Ali Group: Italian privately-held global manufacturer of commercial kitchen, foodservice, and refrigeration equipment through brands such as Ali, Mareno, and Welbilt legacy assets. Directly comparable to B.PRO across product breadth and end-market exposure.
• Grohe (LIXIL): Premium kitchen and bathroom fittings, faucets, and water systems owned by LIXIL. Directly comparable to BLANCO's faucet and premium water-system business in product, channel, and brand positioning.
• Villeroy & Boch: European manufacturer of kitchen sinks and bathroom ceramics, with a strong German kitchen-trade presence. Most directly comparable to BLANCO's kitchen-sink product category and trade-channel distribution model.
• Elkay Manufacturing: US manufacturer of stainless steel sinks, faucets, and institutional kitchen fixtures. Directly comparable to BLANCO in sinks and to KUGEL in stainless steel fabrication for foodservice and institutional customers.
• WMF Group (SEB): Premium German kitchen and tableware brand, owned by SEB Group. Directly comparable to BLANCO's premium positioning and B.PRO's professional small-equipment portfolio; overlapping leadership alumni with Blanc & Fischer further tighten the comp set.

Broad incumbents

• BSH Hausgeräte GmbH: Europe's largest home appliance manufacturer (Bosch, Siemens, Neff) and a likely E.G.O. OEM customer as well as competitor to ARPA in cooktops/ovens. Comparable in scale and end-market overlap, but operates much broader portfolio beyond Blanc & Fischer's component and water-station focus.
• Illinois Tool Works (ITW): Diversified industrial manufacturer including specialty components and engineered products. Relevant benchmark for E.G.O.'s heating/control component business given business model and B2B OEM focus, although ITW operates across many unrelated end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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