What Knauf PFT does

Knauf PFT GmbH & Co. KG is a German machinery manufacturer specializing in equipment for the on-site processing of dry mortars, plasters, screeds, and other cementitious construction materials. Founded in the mid-1970s and headquartered in Iphofen, Bavaria, the company designs, assembles, and individually tests its products in Germany, and sells exclusively through a worldwide network of authorized dealers supported by dedicated partner infrastructure (PFT Shop for ordering, PFT Serviceportal for service, PFT Seminars for training, and a myPFT digital portal). The portfolio spans five integrated categories — pneumatic conveying units (the SILOMAT family including SILOMAT trailer, trans plus bag, DF Q, XXL-D, and EUMAX), mixing pumps (G 4 gen25 / G 4 smart, RITMO L smart / plus / XL, and BOLERO), continuous and batch mixers (LOTUS XS, HM 2002, LOTUS XL, MULTIMIX), conveying pumps (SWING M / L / L airless and ZP 3 series), and rotor/stator pump units (families A through T) — augmented by proprietary add-ons including the biomimetic BIONIK INSIDE mixing auger, the DUSTCATCHER dust extraction module, the patented powercoat re-mixer, and the Füllstandsonde level sensor.

The underlying technology combines pneumatic conveying, continuous and batch mechanical mixing, and rotor/stator pumping to automate what is traditionally labor-intensive manual material handling on construction sites; systems are engineered for system-level compatibility so that components from different families interoperate. The company emphasizes measurable operational outcomes, including conveying distances up to 140 meters, conveying capacity up to 20 kg/min via SILOMAT systems, dust reduction of up to 80% via DUSTCATCHER, and 9.7x larger contact surface on BIONIK INSIDE mixing augers.

Commercially, Knauf PFT generates revenue through hardware sales of machinery and accessories via its authorized dealer network, targeting professional construction contractors and applicators across plastering, rendering, floor screed, tile adhesive, insulation, concrete repair, fire-protection mortar, and multi-component mortar applications. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set through dealers, with no direct-to-consumer e-commerce for end users. The company is a subsidiary of the Knauf Group, a privately held, diversified German building-materials conglomerate, and operates with 51–100 employees. Knauf PFT maintains an active marketing presence across digital channels (website, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, newsletter) and participates in major industry trade shows, most notably bauma 2025, alongside anniversary milestones for its 50-year-old G 4 product line and 20-year-old RITMO series.

Name

Knauf PFT

Legal name

Knauf PFT GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://pft.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Knauf PFT is a German manufacturer of pneumatic conveying systems, mixing pumps, continuous and batch mixers, and rotor/stator pumps for on-site processing of dry mortars, plasters, and cement-based construction materials, selling exclusively through a global authorized dealer network to professional construction contractors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Machinery

NAICS

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)

Keywords

• Construction machinery manufacturing
• Mixing pumps
• Pneumatic conveying systems
• Dry mortar equipment
• Plastering machines

Headquarters

HQ city

Iphofen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Machinery Sales: Sale of mixing, pumping, and conveying equipment including conveying units (SILOMAT family), mixing pumps (G series, RITMO, BOLERO), continuous mixers, batch mixers (MULTIMIX), conveying pumps (SWING, ZP 3), and accessories. Revenue generated through authorized dealer network and direct sales of spare parts and accessories.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Knauf PFT manufactures and sells construction-site machinery for mixing, pumping and conveying dry mortars, plasters and cement-based materials. Its portfolio includes the SILOMAT family of pneumatic conveying units, the G-series and RITMO-series mixing pumps, the BOLERO combined mixing-pumping-spraying machine, LOTUS and HM continuous mixers, the MULTIMIX batch mixer, SWING and ZP 3 conveying pumps, and rotor/stator pump units, complemented by proprietary accessories such as BIONIK INSIDE mixing worms, DUSTCATCHER dust extractors and the powercoat-Nachmischer. Products are sold to professional construction contractors via an authorized worldwide dealer network.

Product overview

Knauf PFT is a manufacturer of construction machine technology offering a comprehensive, modular product portfolio for mixing, conveying, and applying building materials on construction sites. The core portfolio is organized into five product categories: (1) Conveying units — the SILOMAT family (SILOMAT trailer, SILOMAT trans plus bag, SILOMAT DF Q, SILOMAT XXL-D, EUMAX) for pneumatic transport of dry mortar from silos/containers; (2) Mixing pumps — the G series (G 4 gen25, G 4 smart), RITMO series (RITMO L smart, RITMO L plus, RITMO XL), and BOLERO for continuous mixing and pumping of dry mortars; (3) Continuous and batch mixers — LOTUS XS, HM 2002, LOTUS XL, and MULTIMIX for various material preparation needs; (4) Conveying pumps — SWING series (SWING M, SWING L, SWING L airless) and ZP 3 series (ZP 3 M, ZP 3 L, ZP 3 XL, ZP 3 XXL) for material transport; (5) Rotor/Stator pump units (A through T pump families) as the heart of every pump. Supporting these are specialized add-on technologies including BIONIK INSIDE (biomimetic mixing worm optimization), DUSTCATCHER (dust suppression), powercoat re-mixer, level sensors (Füllstandsonde), RONDO hose systems, spray equipment (JETSET, ZARGOMAT), and PFT MIXER hand mixer. The portfolio is coordinated through the PFT Tools digital platform (myPFT, PFT shop, service portal, seminars).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PFT G 4: Flagship mixing pump series, available in multiple variants including G 4 smart, G 4 gen25, with various configurations for different applications.
• PFT RITMO
• PFT BOLERO
• PFT SILOMAT
• PFT MULTIMIX
• PFT SWING
• PFT ZP 3
• PFT LOTUS
• PFT HM
• BIONIK INSIDE
• DUSTCATCHER
• powercoat

Products and services

• SILOMAT trailer Mobile free-fall conveying unit on a single-axle trailer with car-hitch coupling for fully automatic, dust-free transport of dry mortar from a silo or container to the point of application; equipped with a 7.7 kW rotation compressor. Targeted at construction sites that need to move bulk dry mortar efficiently.
• SILOMAT trans plus bag Flexible pneumatic conveying unit for bag or silo filling, suited to sites without silo space. Features a bag-tearing vessel with low filling height and innovative venting for dust-free operation.
• SILOMAT DF Q Pressure conveying unit for pressure silos, available as a mobile trailer or portable SILOMAT trans plus variant; portable squeeze-valve conveying block connects to any pressure container or silo in a few steps.
• SILOMAT XXL-D High-performance pneumatic conveying unit for fixed installation with silos, providing fully automatic material transport of dry mortar from silo or container to the processing location.
• EUMAX Compact, transport-friendly conveying unit in the SILOMAT family for flexible material transport on construction sites.
• G 4 gen25 New-generation robust mixing pump with high area output, available in G 4 smart, G 4 plaster and G 4 switch variants for different site-power configurations.
• RITMO L smart Compact mixing pump in the RITMO family for plastering and renovation work; continuously and fully automatically processes machine-compatible dry mortars based on gypsum, lime and cement with water.
• RITMO L plus Professional RITMO-family mixing pump for plastering and renovation applications with flexible filling options and full PFT system compatibility.
• RITMO XL High-capacity RITMO-series mixing pump designed for large-scale plastering, renovation and rendering applications with high throughput.
• BOLERO Combined mixing, pumping and spraying machine for small construction sites operating on single-phase power; left/right rotation enables continuous mixing or pumping mode; suitable for special mortars, bentonite, structural and acoustic plaster, and self-levelling compounds.
• LOTUS XS Compact horizontal continuous mixer for bag material, designed for small-scale applications with low filling height and continuous automatic mixing of dry mortars based on lime and cement.
• HM 2002 Horizontal continuous mixer (mortar mixer) for bag material that continuously and fully automatically mixes all cement-based dry mortars to a processable material.
• LOTUS XL Horizontal continuous mixer for silo and container material; continuously and fully automatically mixes dry mortars on lime and cement basis with axial water supply for consistent mortar consistency.
• MULTIMIX Forced-action batch mixer for combining various components, dry mortars on cement basis, and custom mixtures including SPCC and PCC repair mortars; counter-rotating mixing arms and a flat slide at the container bottom enable quick, clean emptying.
• SWING M Compact conveying pump for pumping, applying and spraying thin-bodied, pumpable, solvent-free materials; plastic material container for quick and easy cleaning and handling.
• SWING L Universal conveying pump for pumping, applying and spraying pumpable materials; versatile design with large construction-site wheels for good transport on site.
• SWING L airless High-pressure conveying pump for airless applications; designed for high-pressure pumping of coating materials and finishes including paints, dispersion colors and pasty materials.
• ZP 3 series Universal conveying pump series (ZP 3 M, ZP 3 L, ZP 3 XL, ZP 3 XXL) for processing all pumpable dry mortars on lime/cement basis as well as wet products, pasty masses and liquid media; compact designs with wide tires for site transport.
• Rotor/Stator pump units Rotor/stator pump units in A, B, C, D, R, T and L pump families with various stator types (maintenance-free, tensionable); the pressure-generating heart of every mixing or conveying pump, sold as spare/wear parts for the PFT machine program.
• BIONIK INSIDE mixing-auger system Proprietary biomimetic mixing-worm optimization system inspired by the natural form of the knee joint; increases contact surface 9.7x, reduces wear, extends service life of wear parts and maintains consistent pump pressure longer.
• DUSTCATCHER Anti-dust unit for construction sites that nearly eliminates dust emissions during bag material filling; available for G 4 and RITMO L plus models, featuring a Class M dust extractor with integrated filter bag and up to 99.9% filter separation efficiency.
• powercoat-Nachmischer Patent-protected powercoat re-mixer system for mineral/powder-based filling compounds that achieves mixing without lumps, designed for precise application of finishing materials.
• RONDO hose range Material hose family for conveying mixed material, including RONDO, RONDO superlight, RONDO airless and RONDO air variants; RONDO air is designed for conveying dry mortar while others handle wet materials.
• JETSET, ZARGOMAT and fine-plaster spray equipment Spray sets for plaster and mortar application, including JETSET for plaster and mortar, ZARGOMAT for adhesive mortar, and fine-plaster spray equipment for various finishing applications.
• PFT MIXER hand mixer Powerful hand mixer for effortless mixing of high-viscosity materials including ready-mix mortar, ready-mix plaster, screed and other viscous building materials, designed for professional use on construction sites and in workshops.
• PFT Tools / myPFT digital platform Digital service platform bundling the myPFT customer portal, PFT newsletter, PFT Shop for authorized partners, PFT service portal, PFT seminars for authorized partners, and PFT social media channels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Material conveying distance up to 140 meters with conveying units
• +4 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• m-tec: German manufacturer of machines for processing mortars, plasters, screeds, and dry-mix construction materials. Closest direct competitor to PFT in the European mortar-processing machinery niche, with overlapping product categories (mixing, conveying, spraying).
• Putzmeister (Sany): German-origin (now Sany-owned) manufacturer of concrete and mortar pumps, plastering machines, and industrial pumps. Directly comparable in construction-site material pumping and spraying applications, though typically operating at larger site scale than PFT.
• IMER Group: Italian construction equipment manufacturer producing site mixers, plastering machines, and material pumps. Comparable to PFT across the mixing-pump and conveying-pump categories with a similarly broad European dealer footprint.
• Schwing Stetter: German manufacturer of concrete pumps, truck-mounted mixers, and mortar/plaster equipment. Overlaps with PFT on the pumping and spraying side of construction material processing, particularly for larger site applications.
• Brinkmann Maschinenfabrik: German specialist in pumps and conveying equipment for construction and industrial applications. Comparable to PFT's SWING and ZP 3 conveying-pump lines, particularly for thin-bodied and pumpable construction materials.
• Collomix: German manufacturer of mixing tools and machines for construction chemicals, mortars, and plasters. Comparable to PFT on the mixing-technology side (including hand and continuous mixers), with overlap in target contractor customers.
• CIFA: Italian manufacturer of concrete machinery including mixers, pumps, and spraying equipment. Adjacent competitor to PFT in construction material processing equipment, particularly for mortar and screed applications.

Emerging players

• Filamos: Czech manufacturer of construction machinery including mixing, conveying, and spraying equipment. Smaller-scale European competitor to PFT with overlapping product categories but a more limited international footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Graco: US-listed global leader in fluid handling equipment, including the Wagner spray-equipment line for construction. Competes with PFT on the high-pressure spraying and airless-application side, and represents the connected/managed-equipment benchmark for the category.
• Wagner (a Graco brand): German-origin spray-equipment manufacturer (now part of Graco) specializing in paint, plaster, and mortar spraying machines. Directly comparable to PFT's SWING airless and spray-equipment categories (JETSET, ZARGOMAT).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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