Krempel

What Krempel does

Krempel GmbH is a privately held German specialty materials manufacturer founded circa 1870 and headquartered in Vaihingen an der Enz, with 1,001–5,000 employees and operations across 12 sites in 8 countries (Germany, USA, UK, Mexico, Brazil, Croatia, Austria, China). The company designs and manufactures electrical insulation materials, composites, flexible base materials and thermal insulation products, organised around three end-markets — Energy (motors, generators, liquid and dry transformers, wind and solar), Mobility (automotive, railway, aerospace) and Industry (protection technology, healthcare, mechanical engineering, construction). Its portfolio spans presspaper and pressboard, mica products, Kapton films, epoxy resin systems, prepregs, Tedlar films, organosheets, moulded composite parts (radomes, nozzle insulations, precision bearing cages, composite tubes, pultrusion profiles), sleevings/textiles and thermal insulation.

The company's technical core is proprietary material chemistry and qualified composite engineering, evidenced by registered brand families such as TRIVOLTHERM E-Fluid-Safe (insulation laminate for liquid-cooled electric motors), KremGuard (FST-rated epoxy prepreg system), KremSol Repair (sustainable PV backsheet repair solution), VIDAFLEX Fire-Sleeve and Phenolic Resin Systems. Krempel also holds an exclusive DuPont licence to manufacture and sell Nomex 910 aramid-enhanced cellulose paper. It is one of the top five players in the global Mica Tape for Electric Insulation market.

Krempel generates revenue primarily through B2B direct/field sales of engineered materials and components to enterprise customers, distributed across Europe, the Americas and Asia. Pricing is negotiated on a per-contract basis with no public disclosure. Recent strategic actions — the September 2024 acquisition of Mexico-based EIC Insulation Company, the December 2024 opening of a Slitting and Logistics Centre in Croatia, and a sequenced product-launch cadence through 2023–2025 — point to active expansion of geographic reach, EV/solar adjacencies and aerospace fire-safety capabilities.

Name

Krempel

Legal name

Krempel GmbH

Website

https://krempel-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Krempel is a privately held German specialty materials manufacturer (founded ~1870) that produces electrical insulation materials, composites and thermal insulation for enterprise customers across Energy, Mobility and Industry segments, operating 12 manufacturing sites in 8 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Insulation Materials

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (3690)

akta.pro primary industry

Renewable Manufacturing Materials & Subcomponents (Glass, EVA/Backsheet, Composites, Magnets) (EUAMAHAL)

Keywords

• Electrical insulation materials
• Composite materials manufacturing
• Transformer insulation solutions
• Composite moulded components
• Industrial thermal insulation

Headquarters

HQ city

Vaihingen An Der Enz

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. Electrical Insulation Materials: Krempel manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of electrical insulation materials including presspaper, pressboard, flexible multi-layer insulation, mica products, Kapton films, epoxy resin systems, prepregs, and busbar insulation. Revenue is generated through direct product sales to enterprise customers in energy, mobility, and industrial sectors.
2. Composite Materials: Composite materials including Tedlar films and organosheets sold to manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, railway, and industrial applications.
3. Composite Moulded Parts: Custom moulded composite parts including radomes, nozzle insulations, precision bearing cages, composite tubes, and pultrusion profiles for high-performance applications.
4. Flexible Base Materials: Flexible and semi-flexible base materials including films, composite films, and adhesive films sold to industrial manufacturers.
5. Sleevings, Textiles and Thermal Insulation: Industrial textile and thermal insulation products for protection technology and industrial applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Krempel manufactures and supplies electrical insulation materials (presspaper, pressboard, mica products, Kapton films, epoxy resin systems, prepregs, busbar insulation), composite materials (Tedlar films, organosheets, moulded parts such as radomes, nozzle insulations, precision bearing cages and pultrusion profiles), flexible base materials, sleevings and textiles, and thermal insulation products. The company serves manufacturers in the Energy (motors, generators, liquid and dry transformers, wind, solar), Mobility (automotive, railway, aerospace), and Industry (protection technology, healthcare, mechanical engineering, construction) segments via direct enterprise sales from 12 global facilities.

Product overview

Krempel is a leading manufacturer of electrical insulation materials, composites, and electronic materials with over 150 years of experience. The company operates as a diversified materials manufacturer organized around three core segments: Energy (electrical insulation systems for motors, generators, transformers, and other electrical devices), Mobility (high-performance insulation and composite materials for automotive, aerospace, and railways), and Industry (composite materials, textiles, and special films for healthcare, ballistic protection, and mechanical engineering). The product portfolio centers on Electrical Insulation Materials (including Presspaper & Pressboard, Mica Products, Kapton Films, Epoxy Resin Systems, and Solar Materials), Composite Materials (Tedlar Films, Organosheets, and moulded parts including Radomes, Precision Bearing Cages, and Nozzle Insulations), and Flexible Base Materials. Notable branded innovations include TRIVOLTHERM E-Fluid-Safe for liquid-cooled e-machines, KremGuard fire-resistant prepreg system, KremSol Repair for photovoltaic module backsheets, and VIDAFLEX Fire-Sleeve. The company serves global customers particularly in the energy sector, with recent expansion in the Americas following the acquisition of EIC Insulation Company in Mexico.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KremGuard: Epoxy Prepreg System meeting FST (Fire, Smoke, Toxicity) requirements for high-performance applications.
• KremSol
• TRIVOLTHERM

Products and services

• Electrical Insulation Materials Comprehensive range of electrical insulation materials for motors, generators, liquid and dry transformers, wind energy, and solar technology, sold to enterprise manufacturers in the Energy segment.
• Composite Materials Innovative composite materials, components, and a comprehensive service provision for high-performance applications in mobility and industrial sectors.
• Composite Moulded Parts Custom moulded composite parts for high-performance applications including radar-transparent radomes, rocket and industrial nozzle insulations, precision bearing cages, tubular composite structures, and pultruded profiles with continuous fiber reinforcement.
• Flexible Base Materials Flexible and semi-flexible base materials covering films, composite films, and adhesive films for industrial manufacturers.
• Sleevings & Textiles Textile-based insulation products and protective sleevings for industrial and protection technology applications.
• Thermal Insulation Thermal insulation materials for various industrial applications, including high-temperature protection.
• TRIVOLTHERM E-Fluid-Safe Electrical insulation laminate specifically designed for liquid-cooled e-machines (electric motors), increasing efficiency and performance of liquid-cooled electric motors for automotive and industrial applications.
• KremGuard Prepreg System Epoxy prepreg system that meets and exceeds the highest Fire, Smoke and Toxicity (FST) requirements for fire safety applications in mobility (automotive, railway, aerospace) and industry.
• KremSol Repair Sustainable repair solution for damaged backsheets of photovoltaic (PV) modules, used by solar module installers and O&M providers in the solar energy segment.
• High-Temp Insulation Materials for Transformers High-performance insulation materials designed for elevated temperature transformer applications, used by transformer manufacturers in the Energy segment.
• Phenolic Resin System Phenolic resin-based insulation system for high-temperature applications in advanced composite and insulation use cases.
• VIDAFLEX Fire-Sleeve Fire-resistant sleeve product line for protection of electrical and mechanical components against high temperatures and fire exposure, sold to mobility and industrial customers.
• Nomex 910 (under DuPont licence) Aramid-enhanced cellulose paper produced exclusively by and sold through Krempel under licence from DuPont, used as transformer and electrical insulation material by energy customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Krempel is among the top 5 manufacturers globally in the Mica Tape for Electric Insulation market, collectively accounting for ~54% of global revenue.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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.

• EIC Insulation Company (Mexico)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2024Krempel acquired all shares of Mexican EIC Insulation Company (EIC) in a share deal effective 4 September 2024. The acquisition significantly expands Krempel's presence in North and South America and strengthens its product portfolio in electrical insulation materials and components. Both companies plan to leverage the merger for organic growth and better serve global customers in the energy sector. EIC's Mexico operations have since been rebranded under the Krempel name.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M: 3M's Electrical Markets division manufactures a wide range of insulating tapes, films, and electrical materials overlapping with Krempel's flexible base materials and sleevings/textiles lines. It serves similar OEM customers in motors, transformers, and electronics from a much broader industrial portfolio.
• Solvay: Solvay is a global specialty chemicals and advanced materials company producing composites, polymers, and insulation materials. It competes with Krempel in specialty films, composites, and high-temperature materials serving aerospace, automotive, and electrical end-markets.
• DuPont: DuPont is the originator of Nomex insulation papers and a licensor of Krempel for Nomex 910. As a broad incumbent in aramid paper and electrical insulation materials, DuPont overlaps with Krempel across transformer and motor insulation segments while also being a strategic partner.

Direct peers

• Hexcel: Hexcel is a global leader in advanced composites manufacturing, including prepregs and moulded parts for aerospace, defence, and industrial markets. It directly competes with Krempel's composite materials segment, particularly for prepregs, organosheets, and structural composite components.
• ISOVOLTA Group: ISOVOLTA is an Austrian manufacturer of electrical insulation materials and composites, named alongside Krempel as one of the top-5 global mica tape producers. The companies compete directly in transformer insulation and composite moulded parts serving energy and mobility customers.
• Elantas (Altana): Elantas, part of the Altana Group, is a leading global manufacturer of insulating resins, varnishes, and electronic materials for the electrical and electronics industry. It is a direct competitor to Krempel in epoxy resin systems, impregnating resins, and electrical insulation coatings for motors and transformers.
• Weidmann: Weidmann is a global leader in electrical insulation for transformers, specialising in pressboard, paper-based insulation, and transformer components. It is a direct competitor to Krempel in transformer insulation systems, particularly for liquid-immersed power and distribution transformers.
• Huntsman Advanced Materials: Huntsman's Advanced Materials division produces epoxy resin systems, adhesives, and composite materials that compete with Krempel's Epoxy Resin Systems and prepreg offerings. Both companies serve aerospace, automotive, and electrical insulation customers with overlapping chemistry portfolios.
• VonRoll: VonRoll is a Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of electrical insulation materials and one of the top-5 players in the global mica tape for electric insulation market alongside Krempel. Both companies serve transformer, motor, and generator OEMs with overlapping product portfolios including pressboard, mica, and prepreg systems.

Emerging players

• Toray Advanced Composites: Toray Advanced Composites (formerly TenCate Advanced Composites) manufactures thermoset and thermoplastic prepregs and composite materials for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications. It overlaps with Krempel's composite materials segment in prepregs, organosheets, and high-performance composite parts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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