KRD Security Technology

What KRD Security Technology does

KRD Sicherheitstechnik GmbH, operating commercially as KASIGLAS®, is a Germany-based, third-generation family-owned manufacturer of high-performance plastic security glazing founded in 1967 and incorporated under its current legal form in 1987. The company produces polycarbonate (PC) and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) glazing panels with proprietary in-house coating systems (KASIGLAS® DC43, KASIGard, NEEROGLAS®) for applications including police and rescue vehicles, forestry and construction machinery cabin glazing, aviation and helicopter cockpit windows (bird-strike certified), bullet-resistant security panes, and architectural elements. It operates Germany's largest fully automated coating plant at its 11,500 sqm Bardowick headquarters, with an R&D and engineering center in Geesthacht, totaling approximately 25,000 sqm across both sites and 250+ employees.

The core technology stack is built around proprietary coating chemistry, multi-layer lamination, and 3D thermoforming of polycarbonate, including a non-contact ellipsoid forming process and stress-free series-quality forming. KRD holds the world's first ECE R43 approval (2017) for plastic front windshields, BS EN 9100:2018 aerospace certification, DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, and Bullet Resistance Class 4 test certificates. The group is structured into four wholly-owned subsidiaries (Sicherheitstechnik, Coatings, Engineering & Service, Luftfahrttechnik) sharing a single Brammer-family management led by Beate Korinna Brammer, with the third generation (Mark Poillon) entering leadership in 2023.

The business model is enterprise B2B custom manufacturing sold through direct field sales and an inside-sales team, with quote-based project pricing on custom-engineered products, supplemented by installation training, certified installer networks, and a small direct-to-consumer e-commerce shop for aftermarket and specialty items. Revenue streams are primarily one-time hardware sales (vehicle and aircraft glazing) and project-based custom manufacturing (architecture, prototypes, co-development programs such as the EU Clean Sky 2 WIMPER project with Airbus Helicopters, 2017-2021). Anchor customers include the German Federal Police (Bundespolizei), Airbus Helicopters, and John Deere, with marquee architectural references including the Athens Olympic Stadium (25,000 sqm of KASIGLAS®) and the Atomium in Brussels.

Name

KRD Security Technology

Legal name

KRD Sicherheitstechnik GmbH

Website

https://krd-sicherheitstechnik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

KRD Sicherheitstechnik (KASIGLAS®) is a third-generation, family-owned German manufacturer of high-performance polycarbonate and PMMA security glazing, supplying certified bullet-resistant, bird-strike-proof, and impact-resistant windows to government, aviation, forestry, and construction OEM customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Glazing and Polycarbonate Composite Windows

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Passenger Vehicle Exterior Systems & Glazing Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAN)

Keywords

• Security glazing systems
• Polycarbonate windows
• Bullet resistant glazing
• Aviation cockpit windows
• Vehicle safety windows

Headquarters

HQ city

Geesthacht

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. KASIGLAS® High-Tech Security Glazing Products: Manufacture and sale of high-performance polycarbonate and PMMA security glazing panels, composite safety panes, and specialty products. Products are sold directly to government agencies (Bundespolizei), OEM manufacturers (police vehicles, forestry, construction, aviation), and end-users. Revenue is primarily one-time product sale with project-based custom orders.
2. Custom/Special Order Products: One-off productions, prototype construction, and bespoke architecture solutions. Individual designs, custom architectural elements, and specialized aviation cockpit windows developed under co-development agreements. Revenue from project-based custom manufacturing.
3. Service, Installation Training & Aftermarket Products: Installation training services for certified KASIGLAS® window fitting, adhesive systems, high-pressure washing systems, and cleaners. Roof hatches (MFE). Aftermarket service and maintenance support.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KRD Security Technology manufactures and sells high-tech polycarbonate (PC) and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) security glazing products under the KASIGLAS® brand, including bullet-resistant composite panels, abrasion-resistant coated windshields, bird strike-proof helicopter cockpit windows, and hybrid glass-plastic materials. Products are engineered to order and delivered to government agencies (police, fire, rescue), aviation OEMs (Airbus Helicopters), forestry and construction equipment OEMs (John Deere), architectural projects, and motorsport customers, with supporting installation training, roof hatches, and aftermarket services.

Product overview

KRD Security Technology operates as a manufacturer of high-tech plastic security glazing under the KASIGLAS® brand. The product portfolio centers on the KASIGLAS® brand of polycarbonate (PC) and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) windows, which are significantly lighter than glass while offering superior break resistance. Key product lines include: KASIGLAS® DC43 (scratch-resistant road-approved coating technology), KASIGard (ballistic/composite security glazing), and NEEROGLAS® (hybrid mineral glass-plastic hybrid material). Applications span five main categories: vehicle windows (police, fire, rescue, security, forestry, construction, motorsport), cabin glazing (forestry, aviation, helicopters), architecture & design, industry/semi-finished products, and service/add-on products. The company also offers production capabilities including coating, lamination, forming, and plastic printing. All products are developed and manufactured in Germany (Made in Germany) at facilities in Bardowick and Geesthacht.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KASIGLAS®: The primary brand name for KRD's high-tech security windows and transparent plastic products. Stands for 'Kunststoff' (Plastic), 'Abriebfest' (Abrasion-resistant), 'Sicherheit' (Safety), and 'Glas' (Glass). Products include polycarbonate (PC) and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) glazing with bird strike-proof, abrasion-resistant, and weather-resistant properties. Used in aviation, vehicles, forestry, construction, and architecture.
• KASIGard
• NEEROGLAS®
• KASITECH
• KASIGLAS® DC43

Products and services

• KASIGLAS® Industry and Semi-Finished Products (Panels and Coatings)

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 50% lighter than conventional glass with comparable strength
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• COREUMminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021KASIGLAS® is an official partner of COREUM — a Europe-wide unique platform for innovations in the construction, handling, and recycling industries. COREUM serves as a meeting place, training venue, and idea exchange forum. Partnership provides KASIGLAS® with access to industry networking, demonstrations, and training opportunities in the heavy equipment sector.
• Airbus HelicopterscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017KRD led the cockpit window consortium (WIMPER project) under Clean Sky 2 EU research programme for the Airbus RACER high-speed helicopter. RACER targets speeds of up to 400 km/h. KRD developed bird strike-proof polycarbonate cockpit windows with anti-fog and anti-ice functional coatings. The project involved design activities, material and component testing, simulations, approval documentation, and pane manufacturing. Project ran 2017–2021 with first flight expected 2022.
• DLR – Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (German Aerospace Centre)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017DLR Institute for Design and Structure Technology partnered with KRD on the Clean Sky 2 WIMPER project for bird strike-proof helicopter cockpit windows. Contributed structural design expertise and testing capabilities.
• University of Stuttgart – Institute for Aircraft Construction (IFB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017University of Stuttgart IFB partnered with KRD on the Clean Sky 2 WIMPER project, contributing aircraft construction expertise for the development of helicopter cockpit window solutions.
• Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking (EU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017EU-funded aeronautics research programme under which the WIMPER project was funded. Over 40 suppliers from 13 countries participated under Airbus Helicopters' leadership. The programme funds the development of the RACER technology demonstrator helicopter.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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