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KATHREIN
Legal namestring
Kathrein
Websiteurl
kathreinusa.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1919
Descriptiontext

Kathrein is a German-headquartered (Rosenheim) specialist in RF communication technology, founded in 1919, with core products spanning antenna systems and filter systems for wireless infrastructure. Its antenna portfolio covers transmitting and receiving radio frequency signals used in wireless handheld devices, mobile networks, and broader communications infrastructure, while its filter systems are built around dielectric resonator filters that the company positions as baseline designs for modern high-end wireless stations. Technical differentiation is described as domain specialization in RF signal transmission and reception, serving wireless carriers, base-station OEMs, and equipment integrators that require high-end performance specifications for filter and antenna subsystems.

The original Kathrein SE filed for bankruptcy in 2019 and its assets were acquired by Sm Spectrum GmbH, leaving the current operating ownership structure and scale not fully disclosed. The North American presence is represented by Kathrein USA (kathreinusa.com), whose public footprint is limited — a single dated blog post on communication technology examples, with no product catalog, no pricing disclosure, no named customers, and no operational metrics. The listed headcount band of 5,001–10,000 reflects the historical scale of the parent entity rather than verifiable current capacity of the post-restructuring operating business.

Revenue mechanics, go-to-market motion, pricing models, and channel strategy are not disclosed in the available material. No partnerships, distribution arrangements, certifications, awards, patents, or regulatory actions are documented. Leadership is listed as Anton Kathrein (managing partner) and Joe Doering (chief sales officer), but no broader executive team, board, or investor composition is available. The overall evidentiary base is thin, particularly for the current operating entity, and any investment-grade assessment must weight the 2019 bankruptcy and the limited post-restructuring disclosure accordingly.

Short descriptiontext

Kathrein is a German-headquartered specialist in RF antenna systems and dielectric resonator filter systems for wireless communication infrastructure, serving mobile network operators and base-station OEMs. The original entity underwent restructuring in 2019 and now operates under Sm Spectrum GmbH.

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Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
5,001–10,000
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersRosenheim, Germany
HQ citystring
Rosenheim
HQ countrystring
Germany
HQ regionstring
Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
antenna systems, filter systems, RF signal transmission, wireless communication infrastructure, dielectric resonator filters
Industry3 codes
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CodeHDAHAMAGPrimaryYes
2HDAHAMAA
CodeHDAHAMAAPrimaryNo
3HDAHANAG
CodeHDAHANAGPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • 33422
  • 334290
SIC code2 codes
  • 3663
  • 3669
Product category
Communications Equipment / RF Infrastructure Hardware
Social media profiles2 records
Marketing channels1 record

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

KATHREIN designs and manufactures antenna systems and filter systems for wireless communication infrastructure. Its antenna systems transmit and receive radio frequency signals for wireless handheld devices and network deployments, while its filter systems leverage dielectric resonator designs that have become baseline for modern high-end wireless stations.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

KATHREIN appears to offer antenna systems and filter systems as core products for the communications technology sector. The company specializes in radio frequency signal transmission and reception equipment, including dielectric resonator filters designed for wireless stations. The available source material does not provide a detailed product portfolio listing or clear architecture description beyond these general references.

Product and service2 records
1Antenna Systems
CategoryCommunications Equipment / RF Infrastructure
Description

Antenna systems designed for transmitting and receiving radio frequency signals, supporting wireless communication infrastructure and the growing demand driven by wireless handheld devices. Sold to telecom operators and infrastructure integrators.

2Filter Systems
CategoryCommunications Equipment / RF Infrastructure
Description

Filter systems for wireless stations featuring dielectric resonator filters that have become baseline designs for modern high-end wireless communication systems, addressing stringent performance requirements of next-generation networks.

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Yes
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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

KATHREIN

Communications Equipment / RF Infrastructure Hardwarekathreinusa.com

Kathrein is a German-headquartered specialist in RF antenna systems and dielectric resonator filter systems for wireless communication infrastructure, serving mobile network operators and base-station OEMs. The original entity underwent restructuring in 2019 and now operates under Sm Spectrum GmbH.

What KATHREIN does

Kathrein is a German-headquartered (Rosenheim) specialist in RF communication technology, founded in 1919, with core products spanning antenna systems and filter systems for wireless infrastructure. Its antenna portfolio covers transmitting and receiving radio frequency signals used in wireless handheld devices, mobile networks, and broader communications infrastructure, while its filter systems are built around dielectric resonator filters that the company positions as baseline designs for modern high-end wireless stations. Technical differentiation is described as domain specialization in RF signal transmission and reception, serving wireless carriers, base-station OEMs, and equipment integrators that require high-end performance specifications for filter and antenna subsystems.

The original Kathrein SE filed for bankruptcy in 2019 and its assets were acquired by Sm Spectrum GmbH, leaving the current operating ownership structure and scale not fully disclosed. The North American presence is represented by Kathrein USA (kathreinusa.com), whose public footprint is limited — a single dated blog post on communication technology examples, with no product catalog, no pricing disclosure, no named customers, and no operational metrics. The listed headcount band of 5,001–10,000 reflects the historical scale of the parent entity rather than verifiable current capacity of the post-restructuring operating business.

Revenue mechanics, go-to-market motion, pricing models, and channel strategy are not disclosed in the available material. No partnerships, distribution arrangements, certifications, awards, patents, or regulatory actions are documented. Leadership is listed as Anton Kathrein (managing partner) and Joe Doering (chief sales officer), but no broader executive team, board, or investor composition is available. The overall evidentiary base is thin, particularly for the current operating entity, and any investment-grade assessment must weight the 2019 bankruptcy and the limited post-restructuring disclosure accordingly.

KATHREIN firmographics

Firmographics
Name
KATHREIN
Legal name
Kathrein
Website
https://kathreinusa.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1919
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
5,001–10,000 employees
Short description
Kathrein is a German-headquartered specialist in RF antenna systems and dielectric resonator filter systems for wireless communication infrastructure, serving mobile network operators and base-station OEMs. The original entity underwent restructuring in 2019 and now operates under Sm Spectrum GmbH.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where KATHREIN is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Rosenheim
HQ country
Germany
HQ region
Europe

Markets served

KATHREIN business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Marketing channels1 record

KATHREIN product offering

Product offering

Core offering

KATHREIN designs and manufactures antenna systems and filter systems for wireless communication infrastructure. Its antenna systems transmit and receive radio frequency signals for wireless handheld devices and network deployments, while its filter systems leverage dielectric resonator designs that have become baseline for modern high-end wireless stations.

Product overview

KATHREIN appears to offer antenna systems and filter systems as core products for the communications technology sector. The company specializes in radio frequency signal transmission and reception equipment, including dielectric resonator filters designed for wireless stations. The available source material does not provide a detailed product portfolio listing or clear architecture description beyond these general references.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Antenna Systems Antenna systems designed for transmitting and receiving radio frequency signals, supporting wireless communication infrastructure and the growing demand driven by wireless handheld devices. Sold to telecom operators and infrastructure integrators.
  • Filter Systems Filter systems for wireless stations featuring dielectric resonator filters that have become baseline designs for modern high-end wireless communication systems, addressing stringent performance requirements of next-generation networks.

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

KATHREIN technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
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API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

KATHREIN partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights2 records

KATHREIN competitors and assessment

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Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights4 records

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KATHREIN leadership team

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Profiles2 records

KATHREIN funding detail

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Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

KATHREIN M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about KATHREIN

What does KATHREIN do?

KATHREIN designs and manufactures antenna systems and filter systems for wireless communication infrastructure. Its antenna systems transmit and receive radio frequency signals for wireless handheld devices and network deployments, while its filter systems leverage dielectric resonator designs that have become baseline for modern high-end wireless stations.

Is KATHREIN a public or private company?

KATHREIN is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was KATHREIN founded?

KATHREIN was founded in 1919. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.

Where is KATHREIN based?

KATHREIN is headquartered in Rosenheim, Germany, in the Europe region.

Does KATHREIN have an API?

No public API is recorded for KATHREIN.

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PR NewswireEricsson to Acquire Kathrein's Antenna and Filters BusinessEricsson announced the acquisition of Kathrein's antenna and filters business to expand its Ericsson Radio System portfolio and strengthen in-house antenna capabilities ahead of 5G deployment. The acquisition will add approximately 4,000 skilled professionals across more than 20 locations including Germany, Romania, the United States, Mexico, and China, with the acquired business generating approximately EUR 270 million in revenues in 2018. The deal, structured as an asset acquisition with undisclosed terms, is expected to close in Q3 2019 and is anticipated to make a positive contribution to Ericsson's 2020 profitability targets.GlobeNewswire5G Americas Board Elects T-Mobile’s Neville Ray as Chairman and Jim Nevelle, Kathrein USA, as Treasurer in 20195G Americas elected T-Mobile's Neville Ray as its 2019 Chairman and Kathrein USA's Jim Nevelle as Treasurer. Ray, who served as chair in 2018, will continue in the role, while Nevelle serves his first term as treasurer.Vodafone.comRadio equipment standards trial drives innovationVodafone successfully conducted the world's first trial of an LTE network using equipment fully compliant with the ETSI Open Radio Interface (ORI) standard, supported by Fujitsu and Kathrein. This interoperability test allows mobile operators to mix base station components from different vendors, promoting market flexibility and innovation in network infrastructure.