Peter Gelhard

Name

Peter Gelhard

Legal name

Peter Gelhard Naturdärme KG

Website

https://peter-gelhard.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ransbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Natural Casing Product Sales: B2B sales of natural casing products (sheep, hog, beef) to meat processing industry, butchery trade, and wholesale butchers. Products sold in various forms: salted, ready to fill, or tubed, in all calibres, qualities and finishes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Peter Gelhard Naturdärme procures, processes, and globally supplies natural sausage casings from sheep, hog, and beef, offered in all processing types (salted, ready to fill, tubed), calibers, qualities, and finishes for sausage manufacturers, the butchery trade, and wholesale butchers. The portfolio is delivered under the Naturdarm core line, premium Rheingold sub-brand, and consumer Wurstmachers Liebling sub-brand, complemented by in-house packing, storage, and refrigerated logistics services from five international production and storage facilities.

Product overview

Peter Gelhard Naturdärme is a family-owned company founded in 1964, specializing in the procurement, processing, and global supply of natural sausage casings. The company operates as a platform business offering a comprehensive natural casing portfolio from sheep, hog, and beef—available in all processing types (salted, ready-to-fill, tubed), calibres, qualities, and finishes. The product portfolio includes the core Natural Casings line, Packing services, premium Rheingold sub-brand, and consumer-focused Wurstmachers Liebling for DIY sausage makers. Supporting the product lines are integrated Storage and Logistics services. With over 61 years of experience, five international production facilities (Germany, China, Poland, Netherlands, Middle East), and more than 1,400 employees, the company ranks among the world's largest natural casing suppliers, distributing products globally from its headquarters in Ransbach-Baumbach, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wurstmachers Liebling: Consumer brand for end-users - high-quality natural casings for DIY sausage making in proven and dependable Peter Gelhard quality.

Products and services

• Natural Casings (Naturdarm) High-quality natural sausage casings from sheep, hog, and beef, offered in all processing types (salted, ready to fill, tubed), calibers, qualities, and finishes. Targeted at meat processing companies, the butchery trade, and wholesale butchers requiring industrial-scale and artisanal supply of natural casings for sausage production.
• Packing (Konfektionierung) Custom packaging and finishing services for natural casings, providing various configurations for different customer requirements. Targeted at sausage manufacturers and butchers who need casings supplied in specific formats ready for their production processes.
• Rheingold Premium brand of natural casing products within the Peter Gelhard portfolio, targeted at sausage manufacturers and butchery customers seeking higher-grade casings.
• Wurstmachers Liebling Consumer brand for DIY sausage makers, offering high-quality natural casings in proven Peter Gelhard quality, suitable for pot, grill, or pan preparation. Targeted at home sausage makers and culinary hobbyists.
• Storage Services Warehouse and storage solutions for natural casing products ensuring proper preservation and availability, supporting the company's international production and storage footprint across Germany, China, Poland, the Netherlands, and the Middle East. Targeted at meat processing and wholesale customers requiring reliable buffer stock.
• Logistics Services Delivery and logistics operations including more than 10 refrigerated trucks, selected forwarding companies, and Sprinter fleet for daily Europe-wide distribution of natural casing products. Targeted at meat processing companies, butchers, and wholesale buyers requiring temperature-controlled, just-in-time delivery.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Nationalmannschaft des Fleischerhandwerks (German National Team of the Butchery Trade)moderateGTM or Marketing PartnerPeter Gelhard Naturdärme is a Premium sponsor of the German National Team of the Butchery Trade. 36 highly motivated young professionals serve as ambassadors for their craft to inspire young people for the butchery trade.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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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