What KAMPF does

Kampf GmbH is a German specialty industrial machinery manufacturer headquartered in Wiehl, Germany, and a wholly-owned subsidiary within the Jagenberg Group (controlled by the Kleinewefers family foundation). Founded in 1900 and describing itself as the world's largest manufacturer of slitting and rewinding technology, Kampf designs and builds machines that process web-shaped materials — flexible films (BOPP, BOPET), flexible packaging laminates, technical films (including lithium-ion battery separator films and capacitor films), refined paper, and label stock. Its product portfolio spans more than a dozen sub-brands organized by use case, including PrimeSlitter, ProSlitter, ConSlitter, TitanSlitter (and the new TitanSlitter SilverLine), TechSlitter (CHRI/CHRO), MicroSlitter, BSFSlitter, PrimeWinder, ConWinder, BSFWinder, Unicon, UniSlit II c/s, and the integrated BSF Converting Line. Technical differentiators include proprietary non-stop winding systems, all-electric (hydraulics-free) machine architecture, operating speeds up to 700 m/min, and the 'the@vanced' IIoT digitalization platform for Industry 4.0 connectivity.

The company monetizes primarily through capital-equipment sales of custom-configured slitting and winding machines, priced on a quote basis (no public list pricing) with multi-year contract cycles typical of industrial capital equipment. A secondary recurring revenue stream comes from Lifecycle Services — preventive maintenance, operator training, spare parts, and global after-sales support — which serves to lock in the installed base and extend customer relationships. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting converters and OEMs globally, with marketing conducted through direct inquiry (Instant Quote, Request Demo), industry exhibitions (Labelexpo Americas 2024, K-Show 2025), LinkedIn, and downloadable technical content. The 'Clever Deals' program offers pre-configured machines for quick delivery to mid-market buyers.

Kampf operates from a global footprint including the Wiehl, Germany headquarters, a North American subsidiary (Kampf Machinery North America Inc., Windsor, CT), and a UK subsidiary (Kampf UK), all within the broader Jagenberg Group network of machinery, automation, and digital companies. The company employs over 700 people worldwide (within a 1,500+-employee group) and is led by CEO Markus Vollmer, CFO Rike Johnsen, and COO Benedikt Sitte. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the company is privately held with no funding rounds, M&A, or partnerships reported in the source material.

Name

KAMPF

Legal name

Kampf GmbH

Website

https://kampf-usa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Kampf GmbH is the world's largest manufacturer of slitting and rewinding technology for web-shaped materials, serving converters in flexible films, flexible packaging, technical films (including lithium-ion battery separator films), and paper/label industries globally from its Wiehl, Germany headquarters under the Jagenberg Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Slitting and Rewinding Machinery

akta.pro primary industry

Flexible Packaging Converting & Finishing (Slitting, Rewinding, Coating, Embossing) (IMALABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wrapping & Bundling Equipment (Shrink/Stretch) (IMAHAOAD), Battery Manufacturing Equipment & Gigafactory Automation (Coating, Calendering, Stacking/Winding) (EUAFABAM)

Keywords

• Slitting and rewinding machinery
• Web material converting equipment
• Flexible film processing systems
• Battery separator film machinery
• Packaging converting equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Windsor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Slitter and Winder Equipment Sales: Sale of slitting and rewinding machines including PrimeSlitter, ProSlitter, ConSlitter, TitanSlitter, TechSlitter, MicroSlitter, BSFSlitter, PrimeWinder, ConWinder, and BSFWinder product lines
2. Lifecycle Services: Comprehensive service offerings including preventive maintenance, training, spare parts, and technical support throughout the machine lifecycle
3. Clever Deals: Ready-made machine deals with fast delivery options for specific models like TitanSlitter ER610 and ProSlitter CRRO SilverLine

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kampf manufactures slitting and rewinding machinery for processing web-shaped materials including flexible films (BOPP, BOPET), flexible packaging, technical films (lithium-ion battery separators, capacitor films), and refined paper. The company offers a portfolio of slitters (PrimeSlitter, ProSlitter, ConSlitter, TitanSlitter, TechSlitter, MicroSlitter, BSFSlitter) and winders (PrimeWinder, ConWinder, BSFWinder, Unicon), complemented by the BSF Converting Line for lithium-ion battery production and comprehensive Lifecycle Services.

Product overview

Kampf is the world's largest manufacturer of slitting and rewinding technology, specializing in non-stop winders as well as primary and secondary slitters. The product portfolio encompasses a comprehensive range of slitter and winder machines organized across four key segments: Flexible Films (PrimeSlitter, ProSlitter, PrimeWinder), Flexible Packaging (ConSlitter, TitanSlitter, ConWinder), Technical Applications (TechSlitter CHRI for capacitors, TechSlitter CHRO for LIB, MicroSlitter, BSFSlitter, BSFWinder), and Paper and Label (Unicon, UniSlit II c/s). For the energy sector, Kampf offers the BSF Converting Line for lithium-ion battery production. The TitanSlitter SilverLine series represents their latest innovation, available in duplex and turret configurations. Additionally, Clever Deals provides pre-configured machines with fast delivery. Beyond equipment, Kampf delivers Lifecycle Services covering the entire service life including preventive maintenance, training, and global after-sales support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PrimeSlitter: Slitter product line for flexible films
• ProSlitter
• ConSlitter
• TitanSlitter
• TechSlitter
• MicroSlitter
• BSFSlitter
• PrimeWinder
• ConWinder
• BSFWinder
• Unicon
• BSF Converting Line
• Clever Deals

Products and services

• TitanSlitter

Quantifiable outcome

• 700 m/min speed with 25-second acceleration and 30-second turret cycle
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Atlas Converting Equipment: UK-based manufacturer of slitting and rewinding machinery for film, paper, and foil converting. A direct competitor to Kampf across primary and secondary slitter product lines, with overlapping customer base of flexible packaging and film converters.
• Davis-Standard: US-based supplier of converting and extrusion machinery for film, sheet, and coating applications. Direct overlap with Kampf in web-handling and converting equipment, serving similar packaging and industrial film converters.
• Catbridge Machinery: US manufacturer of slitting, winding, and rewinding equipment for nonwovens, films, and paper web materials. Direct peer to Kampf in web-converting machinery, particularly in technical and industrial film segments.
• Bimec: Italian manufacturer of slitting and rewinding machines for flexible packaging, technical films, and paper. Direct peer competing with Kampf in European converting markets with overlapping product specifications.
• Comexi Group: Spanish manufacturer of converting machinery for the flexible packaging industry, including slitters and rewinders. A direct peer in flexible packaging converting with comparable customer base and global sales coverage.
• Parkinson Technologies: US-based manufacturer of web-handling machinery including slitters, rewinders, and unwinds for paper, film, and foil. Directly comparable to Kampf's slitting/winding portfolio and competes for North American converter accounts.
• Soma Engineering: Czech manufacturer of slitter-rewinders and converting lines for flexible packaging, paper, and technical films. Direct competitor to Kampf in duplex and turret slitter configurations serving similar converter customers across Europe and globally.

Broad incumbents

• Koenig & Bauer: German printing and converting machinery manufacturer with overlapping customer base in packaging converters. Broader incumbent offering a wider portfolio of printing and finishing equipment that competes for capex budgets alongside Kampf's converting lines.
• Andritz AG: Austrian industrial machinery group with broad portfolio including pulp, paper, and converting equipment. Larger incumbent with adjacent machinery offerings, providing a benchmark for scale in industrial web processing equipment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kampf-machinery-corporation
• Instagraminstagram.com/createfuturetogether_jagenberg
• Xx.com/kampf_machinery

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 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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