Kemper

What Kemper does

KEMPER GmbH is a privately held German industrial equipment manufacturer specializing in welding fume extraction and air filtration systems, headquartered in Vreden, Germany and operating under managing directors Björn Kemper and Frederic Lanz. Founded in 1999, the company designs and produces a full hardware stack including mobile extraction units (SmartMaster, ProfiMaster, SmartFil, MaxiFil, Dusty, VacuFil Compact), stationary and central extraction systems, hall ventilation systems (AirDome, CleanAirTower, CleanAirTower SF 9000, KemJet), and air quality monitors (AirWatch), all anchored on its proprietary KemTex ePTFE membrane filter technology that retains particles down to approximately 100 nanometers and preserves IFA W3 certification when original filters are used. Its products carry sector-specific certifications including IFA W3, DGUV Vorschrift 3 (electrical safety), and DGUV Regel 109-002 (air-technical safety), which together create a recurring compliance and inspection relationship with industrial customers.

The company monetizes through four revenue streams: one-time extraction equipment sales (hardware), recurring replacement filters and wear parts (including KemTex ePTFE cartridges and HEPA filters), professional services covering installation, DGUV safety inspections, warranty extensions, and a subscription-adjacent IoT offering via the KEMPER Connect platform with a separate one-time onboarding SKU ($291.54). Distribution is hybrid: a multi-language direct e-commerce storefront (kemper.eu in 8 languages), a wholly owned filter retail subsidiary (Filter.Shop GmbH, including replacement filters for other manufacturers), authorized channel partners such as Sechy Schweisstechnik AG, and a new US office expanding the geographic footprint beyond Germany and Europe. Customer segmentation is horizontal across industrial manufacturing, welding workshops, and automated production lines, with no named anchor accounts disclosed in available sources. KEMPER's commercial posture combines regulatory-grade certification, installed-base consumables, and emerging IoT and Digital Product Passport capabilities showcased at the Industrial AI Open Source Summit 2025 with the IndustryFusion Foundation.

Name

Kemper

Legal name

KEMPER GmbH

Website

https://kemper.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KEMPER GmbH is a German industrial OEM manufacturing welding fume extraction systems, hall ventilation units, and proprietary KemTex ePTFE filters, serving industrial manufacturers and welding workshops across Europe with a newly launched US presence. Revenue combines equipment sales, recurring filter and DGUV inspection services, and the KEMPER Connect IoT platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Air Filtration Systems

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHALAF

Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Industrial Cleaning & Maintenance Equipment

SECONDARYIMAHAKAI

Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Refrigeration, HVAC & Thermal Equipment

Keywords

• Welding fume extraction
• Industrial air filtration
• Metalworking safety equipment
• Fume extraction systems
• Welding safety technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Extraction Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial welding fume extraction equipment including mobile units, stationary systems, extraction arms, hoods, and hall ventilation systems. One-time hardware purchases with various capacity levels for different industrial applications.
2. Replacement Filters and Wear Parts: Sales of proprietary replacement filters (KemTex ePTFE cartridges, roll filters, HEPA filters), pre-filters, dust containers, and accessories. Recurring revenue from consumables needed for ongoing equipment operation.
3. Professional Services: Installation, maintenance, safety inspections (electrical DGUV 3, air-technical DGUV 109-002), warranty extensions, and IoT onboarding services. European-wide service delivery by certified technicians.
4. KEMPER Connect Platform Services: IoT platform for equipment monitoring with onboarding service for setup of connected extraction devices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KEMPER GmbH manufactures and sells industrial extraction and filtration systems for welding fume and air quality management, including mobile and stationary extraction units, hall ventilation systems, and extraction hoods. The company also offers an IoT-enabled monitoring platform (KEMPER Connect) and comprehensive service offerings including installation, maintenance, safety inspections, and warranty extensions.

Product overview

Kemper is a manufacturer of industrial extraction and filtration systems for welding smoke and air quality management. The product portfolio includes: mobile extraction units (SmartMaster, ProfiMaster, SmartFil, MaxiFil, Dusty, VacuFil Compact) for flexible workplace extraction; stationary extraction devices; central extraction systems; high vacuum extraction equipment; extraction tables and cutting tables; and room/hall ventilation systems (AirDome, CleanAirTower, CleanAirTower SF 9000, KemJet). The IoT platform KEMPER Connect enables remote monitoring of operational data. The product line is supported by a range of accessories (extraction arms, hoods, nozzles), original spare parts and filters (KemTex ePTFE membranes, H13 HEPA filters), and services including safety inspections, extended warranties, and the Filterwechsel Wochen promotional filter replacement program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KEMPER Connect: IoT platform for monitoring and managing extraction and filter systems
• KemTex ePTFE
• AirDome
• Filter.Shop

Products and services

• AirDome
• The Hood Pro The Hood Pro is a professional high-vacuum extraction hood designed for capturing welding fumes and dust at the source, suitable for industrial welding and metalworking operations.
• The Hood The Hood is a flexible extraction hood designed to capture welding fumes at the source, providing operator protection and clean air in welding environments.
• Mobile and stationary extraction units KEMPER's mobile and stationary extraction units are industrial filtration systems designed to capture and filter welding fumes and dust, suitable for various production environments and workshop sizes.
• Hall ventilation systems KEMPER's hall ventilation systems provide large-scale air filtration and ventilation solutions for industrial production halls, ensuring clean air and regulatory compliance in metalworking facilities.
• KemTex ePTFE filters and replacement filters KemTex ePTFE filter cartridges and replacement filters are KEMPER's proprietary filtration consumables, designed to provide high-efficiency filtration of hazardous welding fumes and fine dust particles.
• KEMPER Connect KEMPER Connect is an IoT-enabled digital monitoring platform that provides real-time performance tracking, data analytics, and remote management capabilities for KEMPER's filtration systems.
• Installation services KEMPER provides professional installation services for its extraction and filtration systems, ensuring proper setup and integration with customer production environments.
• Maintenance and repair services KEMPER offers maintenance and repair services for its installed filtration systems, ensuring continued performance, regulatory compliance, and extended equipment lifespan.
• Safety inspections
• Warranty extensions KEMPER offers warranty extension programs that provide customers with extended coverage and peace of mind beyond the standard warranty period for their purchased equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hallenlüftung verbessert Raumklima und spart bis zu 70 Prozent Heizkosten ein
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Sechy Schweisstechnik AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSechy Schweisstechnik AG visited KEMPER for hands-on exchange focused on service and product training, real-life applications and best practices across sales, service and marketing. The partnership strengthens customer support through certified partner network.
• Filter.Shop GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary company operated separately for replacement filter sales. Filter.shop offers replacement filters for KEMPER and many other manufacturers, with 20% discount available during Filterwechsel Wochen 2026 campaign.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Plymovent: Dutch manufacturer of welding fume extraction and filtration systems, directly competing with KEMPER across mobile units, extraction arms and hall ventilation, serving the same European welding/manufacturing customer base.
• Nederman: Swedish-headquartered global specialist in industrial air filtration and welding fume extraction, with overlapping product categories (mobile, stationary, central extraction arms) and a similar European industrial customer base.
• Rensa: Dutch manufacturer of welding fume extraction equipment with a similar product portfolio (mobile and stationary extraction, filtration) and a comparable European SME customer base.
• ULT AG: German specialist in air filtration, fume extraction and dust collection for industrial applications, including welding and laser processing — a closely comparable mid-sized German competitor.
• ESTA Apparatebau GmbH: German manufacturer of industrial extraction and dust collection systems, including welding fume extraction and filtration, with comparable product range and a similar German SME customer profile.
• RoboVent: US-based industrial air filtration and weld fume extraction company providing comparable stationary and central extraction systems to North American manufacturers — a relevant benchmark for KEMPER's US expansion.
• AirBench: UK manufacturer of fume and dust extraction systems for industrial workplaces, including welding applications; comparable product scope and a similar mid-market, European-anchored profile.

Broad incumbents

• Mann+Hummel: Large German filtration company with broad industrial and automotive filtration offerings, including air filtration for industrial environments; competes as a scaled incumbent in the same European market.
• Donaldson Company: US-listed global filtration conglomerate with a significant industrial air filtration and dust collection portfolio; broader scope than KEMPER but a key competitor in industrial fume and dust collection.
• Festo: Global automation and pneumatic components company that also offers air quality and fume extraction solutions for industrial environments; broader portfolio but overlaps in industrial filtration customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KEMPER.EU
• Instagraminstagram.com/kemper_eu
• Xx.com/kempergroup

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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