TGM Kanis Turbinen

What TGM Kanis Turbinen does

TGM Kanis Turbinen GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of industrial steam turbines and complete steam turbine sets (Dampfturbosätze), headquartered in Nuremberg and operating with approximately 195 employees. The company designs and builds multi-stage impulse and reaction-type turbines across two standardized product series — the BT (backpressure) and CT (condensation) series — covering power outputs from 100 kW to approximately 100 MW, steam inlet pressures from 1.5 to 140 bar, and temperatures up to 540°C. Complete turbine sets are delivered as integrated packages or as individual installations on concrete foundations, and include gearboxes, generators, lubrication and control oil systems, electrical and control technology (Turbinenleittechnik), and auxiliary systems such as condensers and cooling systems. The company follows the design principles of the former AEG Kanis, with emphasis on robust construction for industrial environments, fast load changes, and high internal efficiency, supported by a modular Baukastensystem (kit system) for component standardization and a self-developed SIL3-compliant 2-out-of-3 safety hydraulic block.

The business operates a project-based, direct enterprise sales model targeting energy-sector customers (biomass combustion plants, waste incineration plants, combined heat and power plants) and process-industry customers (paper and pulp manufacturing). Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time capital equipment sales of new turbine sets, recurring aftermarket services (24-hour hotline, inspections, revisions, spare parts, and multi-year Long-Term Service Agreements), and modernization/retrofit projects (digital control conversions, rotor refurbishment, and Custom Made Turbines installed on existing footpoints). The company markets primarily through its corporate website, industry event participation (notably the vgbe Fachtagung 'Dampfturbinen und Dampfturbinenbetrieb'), and direct field-sales engagement, with a geographic focus on Central European and broader European markets. It holds ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and DIN EN ISO 3834 certifications, and has received the BSFZ-Siegel research allowance certificate in both 2025 and 2026.

Name

TGM Kanis Turbinen

Legal name

TGM Kanis Turbinen GmbH

Website

https://tgmkanis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TGM Kanis Turbinen GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of industrial steam turbines and complete steam turbine sets (100 kW to ~100 MW) for energy and process-industry customers in European markets, with complementary service, retrofit, and modernization offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Steam Turbine Manufacturing

NAICS

Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

Steam Turbines & Turbogenerators (IMAHAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cooling, Water/Steam Cycle & Balance-of-Plant Retrofits (Condensers, Cooling Towers) (EUAEALAK)

Keywords

• Industrial steam turbines
• Steam turbine sets
• Backpressure turbines
• Condensation turbines
• Turbine service and modernization

Headquarters

HQ city

Nuremberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Steam Turbine and Turbine Set Sales (Neubau): Manufacture and sale of complete steam turbine sets (Dampfturbosätze) including multi-stage steam turbines, gearboxes, generators, lubrication and control oil systems, electrical and instrumentation technology, and auxiliary systems (condensers, evacuation systems, condensate lifting systems, cooling systems). Products are offered as package construction or individual installation on concrete.
2. 24-Hour Service and After-Sales Support: Comprehensive service offerings including inspection, small and major revisions, diagnosis, endoscopy, machine diagnostics, spare parts supply, and field service coordination. Multi-year Long-Term Service Agreements (LTSA) provide recurring service revenue. Custom Made Turbines for retrofit scenarios.
3. Modernization and Retrofit: Modernization services for valves, safety hydraulics, turbine control technology, and mechanical-to-digital control conversions. Laufzeugertüchtigung (rotor upgrades) for damage repair, operational mode changes, or complete modernization including renewal.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

TGM Kanis Turbinen GmbH manufactures industrial steam turbines and complete steam turbine sets (Dampfturbosätze) for power generation and mechanical drive applications. The company offers backpressure (BT series) and condensation (CT series) turbines covering 100 kW to approximately 100 MW, complemented by full engineering, electrical and control technology, plus 24-hour service, Long-Term Service Agreements, spare parts, rotor refurbishment, and modernization.

Product overview

TGM Kanis Turbinen GmbH offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial steam turbine products and services. The core offering consists of complete steam turbine sets (Dampfturbosätze) in package or concrete foundation installation, built around two standardized product series: the Baureihe CT (Condensation Turbine) for condensation applications and Baureihe BT (Backpressure Turbine) for backpressure applications. These are complemented by engineering services including turbine design, electrical and control technology, blading, bearing housings and seals, and auxiliary systems. The company provides a full lifecycle service offering including Long Term Service Agreements (LTSA), fast service, spare parts, rotor refurbishment, custom-made turbines, and modernization solutions. The product portfolio covers power ranges from 100 kW to approximately 100 MW with steam inlet pressures from 1.5 to 140 bar and temperatures up to 540°C.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dampfturbosätze (Steam Turbine Sets) Complete steam turbine sets sold to industrial operators in energy and process industries, delivered as turnkey packages or installed individually on concrete foundations, encompassing turbine, gearbox, generator, lubrication, control technology, and auxiliary systems.
• Gegendruckturbinen Baureihe BT (Backpressure Turbines Series BT) Backpressure steam turbines (BT series) for industrial power generation and mechanical drive applications, available in action or reaction designs with controlled extractions and bleed points.
• Kondensationsturbinen Baureihe CT (Condensation Turbines Series CT) Condensation steam turbines (CT series) for industrial power generation, available in action or reaction designs with controlled extractions and bleed points.
• Engineering Services Full engineering services for industrial steam turbine projects, from design and layout through piping plans, process engineering, and control schematics.
• Elektro- und Leittechnik (Electrical and Control Technology) Turbine control technology (Turbinenleittechnik) covering process and machine data acquisition, evaluation, and control, including operation, messaging, and alarm functions.
• Long Term Service Agreement (LTSA) Multi-year service and maintenance contract providing sustained machine maintenance with adapted maintenance plans for industrial steam turbines.
• Schneller Service (Fast Service) Rapid-response service including inspection, minor and major revisions, condition assessment with materials testing, 24-hour phone hotline, endoscopy, machine diagnostics, and engineering studies.
• Ersatzteile (Spare Parts) Short-term delivery of original spare parts and spare parts packages for industrial steam turbines.
• Laufzeugertüchtigung (Rotor Refurbishment) Rotor refurbishment for damage repair, modernization for changed operating mode, and complete rotor renewal including modernization.
• Custom Made Turbinen (Custom Made Turbines) Custom-engineered replacement steam turbines installed on existing footpoints (base frames or concrete foundations), with in-house flow channel analysis to optimize for old load points or more economical operation.
• Modernisierung (Modernization) Modernization of valve drives, safety hydraulics, turbine control technology, and conversion of mechanical-hydraulic controls to digital electro-hydraulic regulation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Power output range from 100 kW to approximately 100 MW
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• vgbe (formerly VGB PowerTech)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026TGM Kanis participates in the vgbe Fachtagung 'Dampfturbinen und Dampfturbinenbetrieb' conference scheduled for June 10–11, 2026 in Dresden at the Maritim Hotel & International Congress Center, with booth presence (Stand Nr. 10). This represents industry professional engagement and knowledge sharing in the steam turbine sector.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GE Vernova: Global OEM formed from GE's energy businesses, offering steam turbines (including legacy Alstom STF/STC) for utility and industrial applications. Competes with TGM Kanis at the upper end of its range and in the global service market.
• MAN Energy Solutions: German-headquartered incumbent with industrial steam turbines (including the GKN/KORT heritage platforms) and broad energy solutions portfolio. Directly comparable product overlap in the industrial steam turbine range, though MAN serves a much wider market and scales.
• Mitsubishi Power: Global steam turbine OEM with utility and industrial offerings. Overlaps at the high end of TGM Kanis' power range and competes for large industrial and CHP projects, but at much larger scale and with broader portfolio.
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries: Large Japanese industrial group with steam turbine offerings for power generation and process industries. Overlaps indirectly with TGM Kanis in industrial steam turbine applications, particularly in larger-scale installations.
• Siemens Energy: Global incumbent offering industrial and utility-scale steam turbines (SST and SST-GE series) across a wide power range. Overlaps with TGM Kanis in the lower end of the industrial range and through its service/retrofit business, but operates at vastly greater scale and across a much broader portfolio.

Regional players

• Ansaldo Energia: Italian-based steam turbine and generator manufacturer serving European and Middle Eastern utility and industrial customers. Comparable as a European regional competitor with overlapping industrial steam turbine and service offerings.

Direct peers

• Elliott Group: US-based manufacturer of industrial steam turbines in broadly overlapping power ranges (roughly 1-150 MW), serving process industries, CHP and utilities. Directly comparable in product category, customer base and engineered-to-order business model.
• Triveni Turbine: India-based manufacturer of industrial steam turbines up to 100 MW, with a strong focus on process industries, sugar, paper and captive power. Highly comparable in power range, customer segments and engineered-to-order delivery model.
• Doosan Škoda Power: Czech manufacturer of steam turbines for power generation and CHP, with units up to ~1,200 MW including the small and mid-scale range that overlaps with TGM Kanis. Comparable as a direct competitor in the European industrial steam turbine market.

Emerging players

• Holtec International: US-based engineering and equipment company with involvement in power and process equipment including smaller-scale steam systems. Comparable as a niche player in industrial thermal power equipment with some overlap in retrofit and specialized applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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