What TANOS does

TANOS GmbH is a German manufacturer of the Systainer³ modular storage and transport system, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Illertissen, Bavaria. The company's core product is a patented family of stackable, interconnectable plastic cases (sizes from XXS to XXL) with a proprietary latching geometry that allows cases from different brands and sizes to lock together into a unified transport and storage ecosystem. Complementary products include the Sortainer drawer-style variant and the newly launched Systainer³ MFT work table, plus a configurator tool for custom foam inserts and branded colors.

TANOS operates a hybrid B2B revenue model combining direct hardware sales (via shop.systainer.com and authorized dealers), customization/branding services for OEM partners, and a System Partner licensing program used by over 200 companies including FESTOOL, HARTING, GOK, HECO, and bott. Customer segments span woodworking, electrical, HVAC/SHK, and fastening-technology verticals; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company sells through regional sales representatives across DACH, France, Benelux, Italy, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, UK/Ireland, and the USA, and participates in major trade shows (BAU München, LIGNA, ISH, EuroSkills).

TANOS GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of TTS TooltechnicSystems AG & Co. KG, the family-owned multi-brand Festool Group (sister brands include Festool, Shaper, exoIQ, and SawStop). Managing Director Klaus-Martin Berstecher leads a small team (11–50 employees). Revenue, funding, and detailed financials are not publicly disclosed.

Name

TANOS

Legal name

TANOS GmbH

Website

https://tanos.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TANOS GmbH is a German manufacturer of the patented Systainer³ modular storage and transport system for professional trades. A subsidiary of the Festool Group (TTS TooltechnicSystems), it sells hardware, custom branding, and licensing to 200+ OEM partners across woodworking, electrical, HVAC, and fastening verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Illertissen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Systainer³ Hardware Sales: Sale of physical Systainer³ storage containers and related accessories through direct sales, online shop, and dealer network.
2. Customization and Branding Services: Branded Systainer³ packaging solutions for system partners, including custom colors, foam inserts, and company branding for sales, presentation, and sorting applications.
3. System Partner Licensing: Licensing of the Systainer³ system to partner companies who integrate the packaging into their product ecosystem (e.g., FESTOOL, HARTING, GOK, HECO).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TANOS manufactures the Systainer³ modular storage and transport case system — patented, stackable and interconnectable containers (sizes XXS to XXL) used by professional tradespeople to organize, protect and transport tools, equipment and small parts. Beyond the standard product line (Systainer³, Sortainer, Systainer³ MFT), TANOS sells custom-branded packaging and foam-insert solutions to industrial system partners, and licenses the Systainer format to OEMs that integrate it into their own product ecosystems.

Product overview

TANOS offers the Systainer³ system—a modular, stackable, and interconnectable storage and transport case system designed for professionals. The core product line includes the Systainer³ (available in sizes from XXS to XL), the Sortainer (drawer-style variant), and the Systainer³ MFT work table as an add-on. The system features patented latching technology that enables cases to be securely stacked and connected. TANOS provides customization services for system partners to create branded packaging solutions with custom foam inserts and colors. The company operates an online shop and product configurator for ordering and designing custom systainer solutions. Applications span the wood, electrical, HVAC (SHK), and fastening technology industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• systainer®: The core product line - innovative storage and transport system for professionals, featuring stackable and interconnectable cases.
• Systainer³
• Sortainer

Products and services

• Systainer³ Modular, stackable, interconnectable storage and transport case system with a patented latching mechanism, available in multiple sizes (XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL) with color-coded latches (blue, green, yellow, orange, red), customizable foam inserts, and vehicle/workstation integration. Used by professional tradespeople in woodworking, electrical, HVAC and fastening-technology industries.
• Sortainer Drawer-style variant of the systainer system for organizing small parts, accessories and consumables inside a portable, stackable case; intended for workshop and mobile applications.
• Systainer³ MFT Modular work table that integrates with the Systainer³ system by mounting on top of stacked systainers, creating a portable workshop solution for tradespeople on site.
• Systainer³ S in Standard Colours Expanded colour offering of the Systainer³ S size (small) in the full TANOS standard colour palette, intended for system partners who use color as part of branded packaging.
• Individualisierung (Customization Service) Custom-branded Systainer³ packaging solutions for system partners, including custom colours, company logos, and precision-cut foam inserts tailored to specific products. Designed for B2B customers that want their products presented in co-branded or fully-branded Systainer³ packaging.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• FESTOOLflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFESTOOL, a renowned manufacturer of power tools and accessories for the woodworking industry, partnered with TANOS to offer Systainer³ as the standard storage solution for their products. This long-standing partnership provides customers with innovative, efficient storage and transport for Festool power tools, accessories, and consumables.
• HARTINGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHARTING Technology Group, an international leader in industrial connection technology for data, signal, and power applications, collaborated with TANOS to develop custom Systainer³ packaging tailored to their product range. The partnership features custom foam inserts for connectors, modules, and accessories, with HARTING branding on the Systainers.
• GOKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGOK Regler- und Armaturen-Gesellschaft mbH & Co. KG, Germany's leading provider of control technology for liquefied gas and heating oil, has relied on Systainer³ for packaging their Leak Check PRO electronic testing device for many years. The Systainer provides secure, professional packaging for their best-selling product.
• HECOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHECO Schrauben, known for outstanding quality and innovation in fastening technology, partnered with TANOS for Systainer³-based sortiment cases for their screws. The ergonomic design of HECO products combined with mobile Systainer³ solutions offers maximum comfort and functionality for workshop and mobile use.
• TTS TooltechnicSystems AG & Co. KG (Festool Group)flagshipOthersTANOS is a subsidiary of the Festool Group (TTS TooltechnicSystems AG & Co. KG), a family-owned multi-brand company. The group includes Festool, TANOS, Shaper, exoIQ, and SawStop brands, combining competencies across power tools, storage systems, robotics, automation, and saw safety technology.
• bottminorGTM or Marketing Partnerbott, a provider of vehicle equipment and workshop solutions, collaborated with TANOS on a joint marketing campaign '#artgerechte Werkzeughaltung' (Proper Tool Storage) that humorously promotes organized tool storage through combined bott vehicle setups and TANOS Systainer systems.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Makita: Makita is a major power tool OEM with its own MAKPAC modular case system. Comparable because it demonstrates the same OEM-controlled storage model that competes with Systainer³ adoption among trade users.
• Hilti: Hilti is a premium power tool and services company that uses its own branded storage systems for the construction and electrical trades. Comparable because it represents an alternative vertical-integration model that TANOS's partners may emulate.
• Stanley Black & Decker (DeWalt, Stanley): Large tool conglomerates selling branded storage cases to the same tradesperson end customer. Comparable as broad incumbents with their own case ecosystems competing for the same shelf and vehicle space.
• Keter: Keter is a large storage and organization solutions manufacturer. Comparable as a broader incumbent in modular storage, though more focused on consumer/DIY than professional trades.

Others

• Festool: Festool is TANOS's flagship system partner and a sister brand under TTS TooltechnicSystems. It is comparable because it both uses and resells Systainer³ and defines much of the user experience for the platform.

Direct peers

• Pelican Products: Pelican manufactures rugged protective cases for industrial, military, and professional use. Comparable as a direct competitor in the high-durability professional case category, though lacking TANOS's interconnectability.
• Sortimo: Sortimo provides vehicle-based and modular workshop storage solutions across Europe. TANOS even partnered with Sortimo-adjacent brand bott on a joint marketing campaign, indicating direct competition in mobile workshop organization.
• Bosch (L-BOXX system): Bosch's L-BOXX is a directly comparable modular, stackable case system targeting the same professional trades (electrical, HVAC, automotive). Both compete for OEM partnerships and end-user adoption in the mobile workshop category.
• bott GmbH & Co. KG: bott manufactures vehicle equipment and workshop organization systems. Comparable because it competes for the same mobile workshop and trade vehicle integration business and has even co-marketed with TANOS.
• Plasticase (NANUK): Plasticase makes NANUK protective cases used for tools, instruments, and industrial equipment. Comparable as a direct peer in the rugged professional case market, particularly for industrial and electronic component protection.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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