Kaller

What Kaller does

Kaller is a Sweden-based industrial brand specializing in nitrogen gas springs and gas hydraulic suspension systems for tool-and-die, automotive, and defense applications. The company was founded in 1876 and markets itself as the original gas spring brand in press tools, with products compliant with ISO standards and several major OEM specifications (FCA Fiat-Chrysler 075.90.60, GM 90.25.08, Ford WDX, Renault). Its core product portfolio covers a wide force range from 1,700 N to 200,000 N across multiple gas spring series (X, XG, XF, XMS, TX, TU, TUS, TUR, TMS), supplemented by delayed return units, piercing/forming/roller cam units, lifters, manifold systems, industrial counterbalance cylinders, gas hydraulic suspension systems (including defense applications such as the Patria AMV Nordic IFV concept), and an IoT-enabled Remote Pressure Monitoring system with sensors, base stations, handheld readers, and Toolmind repeaters.

All Kaller products are manufactured exclusively by Strömsholmen in Tranås, Sweden. In early 2025, Strömsholmen was acquired by a new owner, which the company describes as the start of a new chapter of growth and investment. Kaller sells through a global distributor network plus direct sales from headquarters, and supports customers with a self-service digital ecosystem including a free Gas Spring Database of approximately 2,000 products, 3D CAD files, calculators, the KALLER Academy e-learning platform, and a Die Follow-Up service. The customer base spans tool-and-die shops, hot stamping operations, electric vehicle manufacturers, white goods and HVAC producers, automotive OEMs, drill rig builders, agriculture and construction equipment makers, actuator and automation system integrators, and military vehicle programs.

The business model is B2B specialty industrial component sales with quote-based, non-publicly-disclosed pricing distributed through authorized resellers and direct enterprise engagement. Revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed; monetization appears driven by unit sales of gas springs and related components, with the newer Remote Pressure Monitoring product line introducing a potential recurring-data or service layer on top of the installed base.

Name

Kaller

Legal name

Kaller

Website

https://kaller.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Kaller is a Sweden-based industrial brand, founded in 1876, that designs and manufactures nitrogen gas springs and gas hydraulic suspension systems for tool-and-die shops, automotive OEMs, hot stamping, EV manufacturing, and military vehicle programs. Products are made exclusively by Strömsholmen in Tranås and sold globally through distributors and direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gas Springs & Hydraulic Systems

NAICS

Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Spring Manufacturing (332613), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Sensors & Feedback Devices (Pressure, Flow, Position, Encoders, Transducers) (IMAHAGAK), Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL), Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)

Keywords

• Nitrogen gas springs
• Tool and die components
• Hydraulic suspension systems
• Industrial counterbalance cylinders
• Remote pressure monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Tranås

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Kaller designs, manufactures, and sells industrial nitrogen gas springs (X, XG, XF, XMS, TX, TU, TUS, TUR, TMS series) with force ratings from 1,700 N to 200,000 N, plus complementary tool and die components (delayed return units, piercing/forming/roller cam units, lifters, accessories, and manifold systems). Beyond tool and die, the company supplies industrial gas spring cylinders for counterbalance applications, gas hydraulic suspension systems for military/defense vehicles, and IoT-based remote pressure monitoring solutions with sensors, base stations, handheld readers, and repeaters.

Product overview

KALLER is a world-leading manufacturer of gas springs and hydraulic systems, offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial products. The core offerings include nitrogen gas springs for tool and die applications (XMS, XG, XF, X, TX, TUS, TUR, TU, TMS series) along with related products like delayed return units, piercing/forming/roller cam units, lifters, accessories, and manifold systems. Additional product lines include Industrial Gas Spring Cylinders for counterbalance applications and Gas Hydraulic Suspension systems. The company also provides Remote Pressure Monitoring solutions with sensors, base stations, and handheld readers. KALLER's products serve industries including Tool & Die, Hot Stamping, EV/AV, White Goods & HVAC, Automotive, Drill Rigs, Agriculture, Construction, Actuators, and Automation. The company is headquartered in Sweden with a Gas Spring Database containing thousands of products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nitrogen Gas Springs (X, XG, XF, XMS, TX, TU, TUS, TUR, TMS series) Industrial nitrogen gas springs for tool and die applications across X, XG, XF, XMS, TX, TU, TUS, TUR, and TMS series with force ratings spanning 1,700 N to 200,000 N and cylinder diameters of 19 to 195 mm. Specific series meet OEM standards including FCA Fiat-Chrysler 075.90.60 (XF), GM 90.25.08, Ford WDX, and Renault (TU/TUS/TUR); TUS series is optimized for return speeds up to 2 m/s. Sold to industrial manufacturers operating press tools and stamping dies.
• Delayed Return Units Specialized units for controlled delayed return operations in stamping and forming tools, allowing controlled timing sequences within progressive and transfer dies. Designed for tool and die manufacturers needing precise sequencing.
• Piercing, Forming and Roller Cam Units Specialized cam-driven units for piercing, forming, and roller cam operations in industrial stamping dies. Used by die builders and press shops performing piercing, forming, and material handling within dies.
• Lifters Stock lifters for material handling within stamping dies, used by tool and die manufacturers to lift and transfer stock or parts during die cycles.
• Gas Spring Accessories Accessories for KALLER gas springs including mounts and related components for installation and integration into tooling systems.
• Manifold Systems Forward-engineered nitrogen gas manifolds for integrated gas spring installations in tooling systems, enabling centralized charging and pressure distribution across multiple gas springs in a die.
• Industrial Gas Spring Cylinders (Counterbalance) Industrial gas spring cylinders for counterbalance applications in drill rigs, agricultural and construction equipment, industrial actuators, and automation systems. Used by heavy-equipment OEMs requiring reliable counterbalance and motion control.
• Gas Hydraulic Suspension Systems Advanced gas hydraulic suspension systems for military and defense vehicles, demonstrated on the Patria AMV Nordic IFV concept vehicle. Built for extreme durability and performance in mission-critical defense applications.
• Remote Pressure Monitoring System IoT-enabled remote pressure monitoring solution for KALLER gas springs, comprising sensors, base stations, handheld readers, and Toolmind repeaters for real-time gas spring pressure tracking and predictive maintenance. Sold to industrial press shops and die operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products available through Gas Spring Database with ~2,000 references
• +2 more outcomes

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• StrömsholmencoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Strömsholmen is the exclusive manufacturer of KALLER Gas Springs in Sweden. In early 2025, Strömsholmen was acquired by a new owner, marking a new chapter of growth and investment for the company. This is a core manufacturing partnership with deep technical integration, as Strömsholmen produces all KALLER gas springs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Misumi: Misumi is a catalog/e-commerce industrial components supplier that includes nitrogen gas springs and die components, competing with KALLER particularly in mid-market and transparent-pricing segments with a faster, online purchasing model.
• DADCO: DADCO is one of the most established direct competitors to KALLER in nitrogen gas springs for press tools and dies, with a comparable product range of NF, U, and other series used in stamping applications across automotive and industrial customers.
• Fibro: Fibro (Fibro GmbH / part of Laepple group) is a direct competitor offering nitrogen gas springs, cam units, and standard parts for tool and die, serving the same automotive stamping and industrial press builder customer base as KALLER.
• Dayton Progress: Dayton Progress is a manufacturer of punches, die components, and nitrogen gas springs for metal stamping, directly overlapping with KALLER's piercing/forming/cam unit and gas spring product categories.
• DME Company: DME supplies standard mold and die components to injection molding and stamping industries, with gas spring and related die accessories that compete with KALLER's tool-and-die product range for global mold/die builders.
• Special Springs: Special Springs is an Italian manufacturer of nitrogen gas springs and die components with a directly overlapping product portfolio in tool and die, competing head-to-head with KALLER in European automotive stamping applications.
• Punch Industry: Punch Industry is a Japanese manufacturer of die components and related tooling including gas springs, serving automotive stamping customers in Asia with overlapping product lines to KALLER's tool-and-die portfolio.
• Hyson: Hyson is a direct competitor in nitrogen gas springs for metal stamping and die applications, with comparable force ratings and product series, primarily serving North American automotive and industrial press tool customers.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin is a broad incumbent in fluid power and motion control, offering pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, valves, and sensors that overlap with KALLER's gas springs, counterbalance cylinders, and remote pressure monitoring product lines.
• LÄPPLE (LÄPPLE Automotive / Laepple Group): LÄPPLE is a broader German industrial group whose Fibro division is a direct KALLER peer; the parent also operates automotive body components and forming services, making it a broader incumbent with overlapping capabilities in stamping and gas springs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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