Kögel

What Kögel does

Kögel GmbH is a privately held German industrial manufacturer founded in 1949 and headquartered in Oberderdingen, Germany, operating from a production facility exceeding 10,000 square meters. The company specializes in the development and production of custom and standardized metal components, organized around three integrated product families: Werkstücklogistik (workpiece logistics for industrial parts cleaning), Sterilgutversorgung (sterile goods supply for medical technology), and Blechbearbeitung (sheet metal and wire processing). Its core technical differentiator is the proprietary "Blech-Draht-Kombination," an intelligent combination of sheet metal and wire processing in single product solutions, supported by in-house tooling, fixture construction, and a fully automated Salvagnini punch-bend center that enables lot-size-one production without manual intermediate handling. Material capabilities span steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, with surface treatments including electropolishing, zinc-chromate, chrome, Halar, Teflon, and PA12 coatings, plus welding techniques (MAG, MIG, WIG, resistance welding). Wire bending handles diameters up to 10mm in 2D/3D forming.

The company serves B2B industrial customers through direct sales with an online inquiry tool, shop system, and phone consultation. Its revenue model combines custom contract manufacturing (from single pieces to large series, project consultation through service) with a standardized product catalog spanning cleaning baskets, sieve baskets, sterilization containers, machine enclosures, welded assemblies, and branded sub-product lines (Curator, Ordinis Ceramic, Puros, Techtray, PrimeCart). Customer segments are diversified across Industrial Manufacturing, Industrial Parts Cleaning, Medical Technology, Food & Cleanroom Technology, and Construction & Renewable Energy. All disclosed market operations are domestic (Germany/DACH). The business is certified ISO 9001-2015 and holds a BSFZ Siegel recognizing its R&D activities, and was awarded "Innovativ durch Forschung 2022/2023" by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. There is no disclosed revenue, no parent company, no funding rounds, no M&A history, and no public listing; the company appears to be owner-operated.

Name

Kögel

Legal name

Kögel GmbH

Website

https://mk-koegel.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kögel GmbH is a privately held German metal manufacturer (est. 1949) specializing in custom sheet metal and wire components for industrial cleaning, medical technology, and general manufacturing customers, combining in-house engineering, automated production, and proprietary Blech-Draht hybrid technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Oberderdingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Metal Components Manufacturing: Development and production of custom metal parts and assemblies for industrial customers. The company manufactures products from single pieces to large-scale series, offering complete solutions from project consultation through production to customer service.
2. Standard Product Catalog: Sale of standardized product lines including workpiece logistics systems (cleaning baskets, workpiece carriers), sterile goods supply products (sieve baskets, medical carts, organization systems), and sheet metal components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kögel GmbH develops and manufactures custom metal parts and assemblies from sheet metal and wire, serving industrial B2B customers. The company's offering spans three integrated product areas: workpiece logistics systems for industrial cleaning (cleaning baskets, transport wagons, workpiece carriers), sterile goods supply systems for medical technology (sieve baskets, sterilization containers, pack tables, function trolleys), and sheet metal processing services (machine enclosures, welded assemblies, wire bent parts, stamped/bent parts, and complete custom solutions from single pieces to large-scale series).

Product overview

Kögel GmbH is a German industrial manufacturing company offering three integrated product families: (1) Werkstücklogistik (Workpiece Logistics) - systems for industrial cleaning including cleaning baskets, Techtray plastic grid trays, Puros transport wagons, and floor rollers; (2) Sterilgutversorgung (Sterile Goods Supply) - medical technology products including sieve baskets, sterilization containers, Ordinis Ceramic pack tables, Curator trolleys, and PrimeCart equipment wagons; and (3) Blechbearbeitung (Sheet Metal Processing) - industrial parts manufacturing including machine enclosures, welded assemblies, wire bent parts, stamped/bent parts, and complete custom solutions. The company operates on over 10,000 sqm using high-tech production facilities, serving diverse industries from medical technology to food, automotive, and electronics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Curator: Intelligent organization, mobile and highly flexible function trolley family for medical environments.
• Ordinis Ceramic
• Puros
• Techtray
• PrimeCart

Products and services

• Reinigungskörbe (Cleaning Baskets) Industrial cleaning baskets for parts cleaning and component cleaning applications. Used by manufacturing companies for industrial parts cleaning processes.
• Techtray Flexible grid bottom tray system made of high-quality plastic that replaces conventional sheet metal trays in parts cleaning. Features plug-on compartment dividers for adapting to different component sizes.
• Puros Mobile wagon system that protects demanding parts in industrial environments. Designed for integration into cleaning and process chains with high purity requirements, functioning as a standalone protection system in logistics chains.
• Siebkörbe (Sieve Baskets) Sieve baskets for the sterile goods circulation cycle in medical technology and healthcare settings.
• Sterilisationstrays (Sterilization Containers) Containers for sterilization processes in medical technology, designed for use in sterile goods supply cycles.
• Curator Function trolley family for intelligent organization in medical environments. Features the Kögel accessory system and a newly developed hook system for tool-free adjustment of the suspension frame to individual clinic requirements.
• Ordinis Ceramic Pack table family featuring unique ceramic tabletops that set new standards for surface resistance, longevity, hygiene, and glare-free properties. Comes with comprehensive accessory packages for flexibility and modularity in sterile goods preparation.
• PrimeCart Equipment wagon system for intelligent work organization and optimal cleaning/disinfection, flexibly adaptable to different requirements in demanding medical environments.
• Maschineneinhausung (Machine Enclosures) Custom machine enclosures and housings manufactured from sheet metal or stainless steel, designed for specific applications including dust protection, UV radiation resistance, corrosion protection, precipitation resistance, and heat resistance. Protects machines from environmental influences, reduces noise and emissions, and keeps workshops clean.
• Schweißbaugruppen (Welded Assemblies) Welded assemblies from steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and aluminum using multiple welding techniques including resistance welding, MAG (metal active gas), MIG (metal inert gas), and WIG (tungsten inert gas).
• Drahtbiegeteile (Wire Bent Parts) Wire products and bent parts in various dimensions, materials, and surface treatments. Wire grids in different mesh sizes and wires up to 10mm diameter in steel and stainless steel with automated welding and 2D/3D forming capabilities. Surface treatments include electropolishing, zinc-chromate, chrome, Halar, Teflon, and PA12 coating.
• Komplettlösungen (Complete Solutions) Intelligent combinations of sheet metal and wire for complete system solutions, particularly in medical technology and industrial component cleaning. Offers complete solutions from a single source, from individual components to large-scale production, from development to service.
• Blechteile (Sheet Metal Parts) Custom sheet metal parts produced using the fully automated Salvagnini punch-bend center, which stamps, shears, and bends sheet metal assemblies completely automatically without manual intermediate handling, enabling lot-size-one production.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SalvagninicoreTechnology or IntegrationSalvagnini is a technology partner for Kögel's fully automated punch-bend center. The new production center stamps, shears, and bends sheet metal assemblies completely automatically without any manual intermediate handling of semi-finished parts, optimizing production times and internal logistics.

Scale indicators2 records

Broad incumbents

• Miele Professional: Miele Professional is the commercial division of Miele Group, offering industrial washing, disinfection, and sterilization equipment for healthcare and laboratory applications. It is comparable to Kögel's medical sterile-goods business as a broad incumbent in CSSD equipment, though with substantially larger scale and a different equipment-centric model.
• Hänel Büro- und Lagersysteme GmbH: Hänel is a German manufacturer of automated storage and retrieval systems and industrial storage solutions for warehouses and production environments. It is comparable to Kögel's workpiece logistics and storage product lines, but operates as a broader, more established incumbent with a wider product portfolio and international footprint.
• Getinge AB: Getinge is a Swedish-listed medical technology company with a broad infection-control and sterile-supply portfolio including sterilization equipment, surgical workflow, and CSSD solutions. It is comparable to Kögel's Sterilgutversorgung segment as a much larger incumbent serving the same hospital sterile-goods supply chain.

Direct peers

• CEMO GmbH: CEMO is a German manufacturer of industrial containers, tanks, spill containment, and storage solutions. It is directly comparable to Kögel as a German Mittelstand metal fabricator producing engineered B2B products for industrial customers with similar sales-led distribution models.
• Bott GmbH & Co. KG: Bott is a German manufacturer of vehicle equipment, workshop equipment, and modular industrial workstations serving B2B customers across Europe. It is directly comparable to Kögel as a similarly sized German Mittelstand metal fabricator serving industrial customers with engineered, customizable metal-based products.
• Lista AG: Lista is a Swiss manufacturer of modular workstations, storage systems, cabinets, and industrial furniture serving professional and industrial customers. It is directly comparable to Kögel's workpiece-logistics and industrial-storage product lines, with overlapping customers in manufacturing and tool management.
• Belintra NV: Belintra is a Belgian manufacturer specializing in sterile goods logistics, including sterilization containers, transport systems, and storage solutions for hospitals and CSSDs. It is directly comparable to Kögel's Sterilgutversorgung product family (sieve baskets, sterilization trays, sterile goods carts).
• Hammerlit GmbH: Hammerlit is a German manufacturer of medical trolleys, healthcare furniture, and sterile-goods supply systems for hospitals and clinics. It is directly comparable to Kögel's Curator and PrimeCart medical trolley product families, competing for the same hospital procurement contracts.

Others

• Bystronic AG: Bystronic is a Swiss-listed global supplier of sheet metal processing equipment, automation, and software for metal fabrication. It is adjacent to Kögel's Blechbearbeitung segment — both operate in the sheet-metal industry, but Bystronic provides the machines and software (such as the Salvagnini-equivalent class Kögel uses) while Kögel consumes them for production.
• WAFIOS AG: WAFIOS is a German manufacturer of wire bending, forming, and stamping machinery, serving customers that produce wire components. It is adjacent to Kögel's wire-processing business — both operate in the German wire-processing ecosystem, but WAFIOS makes the machines that fabricators like Kögel use rather than competing finished products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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