What Frankische does

FRÄNKISCHE Rohrwerke Gebr. Kirchner GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned German manufacturer of plastic and steel pipe systems, founded in 1906 and headquartered in Königsberg/Bayern, Germany, with 5,001-10,000 employees. The company operates three business divisions: Drainage Systems (agricultural, building, road/track, and stormwater management/treatment), Electrical Systems (conduits, cable protection, broadband/fibre optic, and eco-balanced co2ntrol products), and Building Services (alpex multi-layer composite pipes for drinking water/heating, profi-air MVHR ventilation, radiant heating/cooling). Core proprietary technologies include the patented SediPipe flow separator for stormwater sedimentation, in-house recyclate-based co2ntrol conduits (up to 60% less fossil material, up to 47% CO2 savings per meter), and the QuadroLift system with weather-forecast-based predictive storage management.

The company sells primarily B2B through electrical wholesalers and specialist building trade distributors across nine European markets (Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Netherlands, France, UK, Spain), supported by a project list/catalogue digital ordering tool and wholly-owned regional entities such as FRAENKISCHE CZ s.r.o. Direct sales cover large infrastructure and railway projects, with RailPipe carrying EBA certification. Revenue streams are hardware sales across the three divisions; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company emphasizes compliance certifications (DIN 4095, DWA-A 102, EN 61386-1), Type III EPDs, and DGNB listing to compete in green public procurement.

Leadership is identified via the website as including Managing Director Remigio Volpe; the broader executive team is not detailed in the available sources. The firm remains under founding-family ownership with no disclosed private equity, venture capital, or public shareholders, and has pursued organic expansion through product line refresh, sustainability-led differentiation, and digital planning tools (BIM data, RigoPlan software) rather than acquisitive growth.

Name

Frankische

Legal name

FRÄNKISCHE Rohrwerke Gebr. Kirchner GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://fraenkische.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

FRÄNKISCHE is a German family-owned manufacturer of plastic and steel pipe systems serving European construction, agriculture, infrastructure, electrical, and telecom markets through three divisions: Drainage, Electrical Systems, and Building Services, distributed via wholesalers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Pipe and Conduit Systems

NAICS

Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Water & Sewer Pipe & Fittings (PVC/HDPE/PP) (IMANADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stormwater Drainage & Culvert Systems (IMANADAH), Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Plastic pipe systems
• Electrical conduit systems
• Stormwater management solutions
• Building drainage products
• Cable protection conduits

Headquarters

HQ city

Königsberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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. Product Sales - Drainage Systems: Sale of pipe systems, drainage products, and stormwater management solutions including SediPipe, RigoCollect, Rigofill systems for agricultural, building, road/track drainage and stormwater applications.
2. Product Sales - Electrical Systems: Sale of electrical conduits, cable protection systems, and installation products including Kabuflex, FBY-EL-F, FFKuS-EM-F, and co2ntrol eco-balanced conduits for residential, industrial, and underground electrical installations.
3. Product Sales - Building Services: Sale of building services products including alpex multi-layer composite pipes for drinking water and heating, heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) systems, and radiant heating/cooling solutions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

FRÄNKISCHE manufactures and sells plastic and metal pipe systems, drainage solutions, electrical conduits, cable protection systems, and building services products across three business divisions (Drainage Systems, Electrical Systems, Building Services). The company produces stormwater management systems (SediPipe, Rigofill, RigoCollect), road and track drainage, building and agricultural drainage, electrical installation conduits (including the eco-balanced co2ntrol line), underground cable protection, broadband/fibre optic infrastructure, multi-layer composite pipes for drinking water/heating, and heat recovery ventilation systems. Products are sold through electrical wholesalers and specialist distributors to construction and infrastructure professionals.

Product overview

Fränkische Rohrwerke (Frankische) is a family-owned German manufacturer of innovative pipe systems and system solutions organized into three main business divisions: Drainage Systems, Electrical Systems, and Building Services. The Drainage Systems division includes products for stormwater management (SediPipe, RigoCollect, Rigofill, QuadroLift), road and track drainage (RailPipe, AquaPipe), building drainage (opti-drän), agricultural drainage (FF-drän, Kokofil, PE-drän), and stormwater treatment (SediSubstrator, SediPoint). The Electrical Systems division covers underground cable protection (Kabuflex, Co-flex), electrical conduits (FBY-EL-F, FFKu-Smart net), broadband/fibre optic infrastructure (FFKu-Fibre net), eco-balanced co2ntrol products, and building entry sealing systems (Kabu-IN, Kabu-Seal). The Building Services division offers alpex multi-layer composite pipes for drinking water/heating, profi-air heat recovery ventilation systems, and radiant heating/cooling solutions. The company also provides RigoPlan stormwater management software for digital planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• co2ntrol: Eco-balanced electrical conduits product line made from recyclates, saving up to 60% fossil resources and up to 47% CO2 per running meter
• alpex
• SediPipe
• Kabuflex
• RigoCollect
• Rigofill inspect
• QuadroLift
• opti-drän
• FFKu-Smart net
• Fibre net
• profi-air
• ReMo click
• FBY-EL-F
• FFKuS-EM-F
• RailPipe
• AquaPipe
• FF-drän
• Kabu-IN
• FA 150
• RigoPlan

Products and services

• co2ntrol product family (FBY-EL-F, FFKuS-EM-F-105, Kabuflex R plus co2ntrol) Eco-balanced electrical conduits made from in-house manufactured recyclates, consuming 60% less fossil material and saving up to 47% CO2 per running meter compared to conventional installation conduits. For electrical contractors in residential, commercial, and industrial installations.
• SediPipe stormwater sedimentation systems Underground sedimentation systems (SediPipe 800, SediPipe L, SediPipe XL, SediPipe level) using patented flow separator technology that creates a low-water-movement zone for quicker sedimentation while preventing sediment re-entrainment. For civil engineers and municipal infrastructure projects.
• SediSubstrator stormwater treatment system Stormwater treatment system combining sedimentation with substrate/adsorption technology for enhanced pollutant removal. For municipal and infrastructure applications.
• Rigofill inspect storage/infiltration system Storage/infiltration system that considerably increases storage volume, installable in confined spaces. Includes SickuPipe and MuriPipe variants. For civil engineering and stormwater management projects.
• RigoCollect stormwater harvesting and fire water storage system Storage/infiltration cistern system for fire water storage and stormwater harvesting. DIN-compliant with VOB guarantee, corrosion-free and ageing-resistant plastic construction. For municipal and commercial infrastructure.
• QuadroLift pump shaft system System shaft with removable high-performance pump for smart stormwater management; optionally equipped with intelligent control enabling predictive storage management based on weather forecasts to prevent flooding. For municipal and commercial applications.
• RailPipe railway track drainage system Drainage system for railway track drainage holding EBA certification. For railway infrastructure projects and civil engineering contractors.
• AquaPipe drainage and transport pipe system Drainage and transport pipe system for road and track drainage applications. For civil engineering contractors and infrastructure projects.
• opti-drän building drainage system Complete building drainage system that protects basements permanently against moisture; all components comply with DIN 4095. For building contractors and property developers.
• Agricultural drainage products (FF-drän, Kokofil, PE-drän, Multifil) Agricultural drainage pipes (FF-drän, PE-drän) with percolation openings for water collection, plus filament products (Kokofil, Multifil) for land drainage. For agricultural operators and farm businesses.
• FFKu-Fibre net broadband/fibre optic micro-duct systems Micro-duct systems (FFKu-Fibre net M, Fibre net DSM, Fibre net Installation set) for fibre optic broadband expansion from street to building. For telecom operators and broadband network builders.
• Kabuflex underground cable protection systems Underground cable conduits (Kabuflex S, Kabuflex R UV, Kabuflex R plus) for protecting power and data cables, including UV-resistant variants for outdoor applications. For utility and electrical contractors.
• Kabu-IN / Kabu-Seal / FA 150 building entry sealing systems Sealing systems (Kabu-IN DD, Kabu-Seal, FA 150) for gas-tight and water pressure-tight building lead-through, ensuring 0.5 bar tightness for cable feed-through. Withstands water pressure up to 1.5 bar when combined with sealing rings. For electrical contractors and building services installers.
• RigoPlan stormwater management planning software Software for planning and optimization of drainage systems and stormwater management. For civil engineers and infrastructure planners.
• alpex multi-layer composite pipes Multi-layer composite pipe system for drinking water, gas, and heating installations. Established brand name. For plumbing and HVAC contractors.
• profi-air heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) systems Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) systems including the profi-air classic carbo-line variant with 59% less CO2. For HVAC contractors and residential/commercial building projects.
• ReMo click resealable corrugated conduit system Resealable corrugated conduit system for electrical installations in existing buildings and renovation projects. Includes Co-flex PP-UV co2ntrol variant with UV protection. For electrical contractors in renovation.
• V2 Steck-ES stainless steel push-fit conduit system Very heavy duty stainless steel push-fit conduit (W1.4301/AISI 304) in 3m lengths, temperature range -45 °C to +400 °C with very heavy compressive strength (4000 N/5 cm). Used in tunnel engineering, water treatment plants, food industry, and breweries. For industrial electrical contractors.
• Tree preservation and landscaping set System for tree aeration and irrigation in landscaping, sport field construction, and urban green space applications. For landscapers and municipal green space operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 47% less CO2 emissions per running metre compared to conventional installation conduits with co2ntrol products
• +3 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DataCo GmbHminorOthersDataCo GmbH provides data protection officer services for FRÄNKISCHE. The data protection officer is located at Sandstr. 33, 80335 München, and can be contacted at [email protected].

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• REHAU: REHAU produces polymer-based solutions for construction including plumbing/heating pipe systems, building services, and industrial applications. It overlaps with FRÄNKISCHE's alpex multi-layer composite pipe and profi-air MVHR-style building services products.
• Uponor: Uponor is a Nordic-headquartered manufacturer of plumbing and indoor climate solutions for residential and commercial buildings. Its PEX and multi-layer pipe systems compete directly with FRÄNKISCHE's alpex line in drinking water, heating, and radiant cooling.
• Polypipe: Polypipe is a UK-listed manufacturer of plastic pipe systems for drainage, plumbing, and infrastructure. Its product portfolio in stormwater management and cable protection closely mirrors FRÄNKISCHE's drainage and underground cable conduits divisions.
• Aliaxis: Aliaxis is a global leader in plastic pipe and fitting solutions for building, infrastructure, and industrial markets. Its extensive European footprint via brands like Hunter Plastics and Marley competes directly with FRÄNKISCHE's drainage and conduit systems.
• Wavin: Wavin is one of the closest direct competitors, offering plastic pipe systems for water management, heating/cooling, and drainage across Europe. Its portfolio overlaps directly with FRÄNKISCHE's SediPipe, Rigofill, and alpex-equivalent plumbing/heating products.
• Georg Fischer (GF Piping Systems): GF Piping Systems manufactures plastic and metal piping solutions for water distribution, industrial applications, and building services. Its broad utility and industrial pipe portfolio overlaps with FRÄNKISCHE's drainage, water supply, and conduit segments.
• Pipelife: Pipelife, a Wienerberger subsidiary, manufactures plastic pipe systems for water supply, sewer, drainage, and cable protection throughout Europe. Its plastic pipe and conduit portfolio directly mirrors FRÄNKISCHE's electrical and drainage divisions and competes across the same DACH/CEE markets.
• ACO (Aco Ahlmann): ACO specialises in drainage, stormwater treatment, and wastewater systems with similar European DACH origins. It is a directly comparable competitor to FRÄNKISCHE in building and civil engineering drainage, including stormwater separation and treatment.

Broad incumbents

• Wienerberger: Wienerberger is a broad building materials incumbent with leading positions in clay blocks and bricks plus pipe systems through Pipelife. It competes with FRÄNKISCHE in the same construction end markets in DACH/CEE through scale procurement and broader portfolio offering.

Emerging players

• Hauraton: Hauraton is a German specialist in drainage channels and stormwater management systems. It overlaps with FRÄNKISCHE's stormwater and road/track drainage business as a focused niche competitor rather than a full-portfolio match.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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