What Kayser Automotive Systems does

Kayser Automotive Systems (A. Kayser Automotive Systems GmbH) is a privately held, family-owned German Tier 1 automotive supplier headquartered in Einbeck, Lower Saxony. The company develops and manufactures complex modules and ready-to-install systems spanning four core product areas: Fluid Management/Tube-Systems, Emission Control, Thermo Management, and New Energy Vehicles. It serves nearly all well-known automotive OEMs globally with components designed for all drive types — combustion engines, hybrid vehicles, and electric vehicles.

The product portfolio is anchored on proprietary hardware including the KAYSER FTIV (Fuel Tank Isolation Valve) for tank sealing and pressure regulation in petrol and hybrid vehicles, KAYSER Regenerierleitungen (Purge Lines) for fuel vapor transport, activated carbon canisters, and the KAYSER TQC modular building block system for battery-electric vehicle thermal management. Manufacturing is conducted at twelve wholly-owned production sites in Germany, China, India, Poland, Spain, Hungary, the United States, and Mexico, with quality management certified to IATF 16949 across all locations. The company employs 3,600+ people and operates under the motto "One World. One Family. One KAYSER."

Kayser operates a B2B hardware sales model under quote-based pricing with multi-year OEM contracts and standard ex-works terms (30-day payment, VAT separate). Distribution is through direct enterprise sales to global OEMs, supplemented by trade show presence at IAA Mobility. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, no public listing, and no reference to PE or institutional shareholders; reported leadership includes Jörg W. Meyer, Jörg Schmidt, and Frithjof Oldorff as Managing Directors. Sustainability positioning is formalized through UN Global Compact membership (since January 2022), Lower Saxony Sustainability Alliance membership, and SBTi-validated targets to reduce Scope 1+2 emissions 50.4% by 2032 and reach CO2 neutrality by 2038.

Name

Kayser Automotive Systems

Legal name

A. Kayser Automotive Systems GmbH

Website

https://kayser-automotive.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1709

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Kayser Automotive Systems is a family-owned German Tier 1 supplier designing and manufacturing emission-control, fluid-management, thermal-management, and new-energy-vehicle components at 12 global facilities, supplying nearly all major automotive OEMs across combustion, hybrid, and electric powertrains.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Components Manufacturing

NAICS

Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Refrigerant Lines, Hoses & Thermal Plumbing (IMACALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Coolant & Refrigerant Circuit Components (Pumps/Valves/Reservoirs/Expansion Devices) (IMACALAE), Automotive HVAC Modules & Integrated Climate Units (IMACALAA)

Keywords

• Automotive components manufacturing
• Fluid management systems
• Emission control systems
• Thermal management solutions
• Tier 1 supplier

Headquarters

HQ city

Einbeck

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Components and Systems: Kayser Automotive Systems generates revenue through the development and manufacturing of automotive components and systems. They supply innovative and highly complex systems in Fluid Management, Emission Control, Thermal Management, and New Technologies for vehicles of all drive types to automotive OEMs worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kayser Automotive Systems develops and manufactures automotive fluid management, emission control, thermal management, and new energy vehicle components and systems for global OEMs. Its portfolio includes plastic tube systems, fuel tank isolation valves (FTIV), activated carbon canisters, purge lines, and modular BEV thermal management building blocks. Products are designed for vehicles of all drive types — combustion, hybrid, and electric — and are manufactured in-house at 12 international production locations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

Product overview

Kayser Automotive Systems is a family-owned global company developing and manufacturing innovative, highly complex systems for the automotive industry. The product portfolio centers on four core areas: Fluid Management/Tube-Systems for fuel and fluid handling, Emission Control (including FTIV valves, purge lines, and activated carbon canisters), Thermo Management (including TQC for BEV), and New Energy Vehicles. Products are manufactured at 12 international locations across Asia, America, and Europe using state-of-the-art techniques and automotive expertise, serving nearly all major automobile manufacturers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fluid Management / Tube Systems Plastic tubing systems for handling fuel and other automotive fluids, including smooth and corrugated tube segments, single-layer and multi-layer tubes, and connection elements with pressure regulation components.
• Emission Control Systems Systems that limit and regulate evaporative emissions from vehicle tank systems, including activated carbon canisters, FTIV valves, and purge lines, designed to help OEMs comply with global emission regulations for hybrid and petrol engine vehicles.
• Thermal Management Systems Thermal management systems for vehicles, particularly battery electric vehicles (BEV), designed to optimize range and battery lifespan, including the TQC modular building block system.
• New Energy Vehicle Components Components and systems for electric and hybrid vehicles, supporting alternative drive technologies and the automotive industry's mobility transition away from pure combustion powertrains.
• KAYSER FTIV (Fuel Tank Isolation Valve) Proprietary valve that seals the fuel tank to prevent fuel vapor escape, regulates internal tank pressure, and transfers fuel vapors to the activated carbon canister. Designed for petrol engines and hybrid vehicles to meet global emission regulations.
• KAYSER Purge Lines (Regenerierleitungen) Tank ventilation lines that transport fuel vapors from the tank through the activated carbon canister to the combustion engine feed-in point, available as smooth or corrugated tube segments in single or multi-layer configurations with optional pressure regulation components.
• KAYSER TQC (BEV Thermal Management Building Block System) Modular building block system for battery electric vehicle thermal management, designed to deliver high range and long battery life through optimized thermal control of EV powertrains and batteries.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50.4% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2032 (2021 baseline)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• OttobockminorOthers · 4 May 2022Local supplier of exoskeletons for workplace safety. Kayser conducted wearer trials with Ottobock exoskeletons in their Poser logistics center. The mechanical system redirects load from shoulders to thighs, providing up to 25kg lower back load reduction. Based on positive feedback, Kayser decided to permanently implement the exoskeletts after the test period.
• ViridisH2 Südniedersachsen InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 April 2021Cooperation partner in the regional hydrogen economy initiative exploring how decentralized green hydrogen from production to consumption can be established in the South Lower Saxony region. Kayser participates as a local industrial partner contributing to sustainable mobility solutions.
• SAP SuccessFactorscoreTechnology or IntegrationSAP provides the applicant tracking system for Kayser's online application process. Personal data is processed in accordance with GDPR on the basis of § 26 BDSG-neu for the purpose of applicant selection. SAP processes applications as a data processor strictly bound by instructions.
• SüdniedersachsenStiftungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the ViridisH2 Südniedersachsen initiative working on establishing a regional green hydrogen economy from production to consumption.
• UN Global Compact Network GermanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince January 2022, Kayser is a member of the UNGC with over 800 other participating companies. Kayser commits to respect and promote the 10 principles on human rights, labor standards, environment, climate and anti-corruption. Goal is to implement these issues within Kayser structures and beyond corporate boundaries.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TI Fluid Systems: Listed Tier 1 supplier specializing in fluid handling, thermal management, and fuel systems for global automakers. Highly comparable to Kayser across core product categories (fluid management, emission/evaporative systems, thermal management) and customer base of major OEMs.
• Cooper Standard Automotive: Global Tier 1 supplier of sealing, fluid handling, and fuel/emissions systems to automotive OEMs. Directly comparable product overlap in tube/hose systems and emission control components for ICE and hybrid platforms.
• Modine Manufacturing: Specialist in thermal management technology for automotive and industrial applications, including EV battery cooling. Directly comparable in BEV thermal management focus area (analogous to Kayser's TQC platform).
• Veritas AG: European Tier 1 automotive supplier focused on fluid lines, hose systems, and connection technology for OEMs. Closely comparable mid-sized peer with similar hose/tube and emission-related product portfolio and European footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Mahle GmbH: Large German-headquartered Tier 1 supplier with overlapping thermal management and emission control portfolios serving nearly all major OEMs. Much larger scale and broader product breadth than Kayser, but competes head-to-head in BEV thermal and ICE emission components.
• Denso Corporation: Global Tier 1 supplier with significant thermal management, HVAC, and emission control exposure, particularly strong among Japanese OEMs. Comparable product categories but vastly larger scale and broader electronics/electrification portfolio.
• Valeo SA: French global Tier 1 supplier with major thermal management (BEV thermal) and emission-related product lines. Competes with Kayser in OEM thermal management sockets and has similar European manufacturing footprint.
• Hutchinson (TotalEnergies): Global supplier of sealing, fluid transfer, and vibration/noise control solutions for automotive OEMs. Comparable product categories in fluid systems, hose/tubing, and sealing for ICE/hybrid platforms.
• Benteler International: Large automotive Tier 1/2 supplier with components and modules across chassis, thermal, and fluid systems. Adjacent competitor for OEM component supply with comparable global manufacturing footprint.

Others

• Kiekert AG: German family-owned automotive Tier 1 supplier of latching systems. Different product category but closely comparable in ownership structure (family-owned), German heritage, mid-sized Tier 1 status, and global OEM customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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