Komage Gellner Maschinenfabrik

What Komage Gellner Maschinenfabrik does

Komage Gellner Maschinenfabrik KG is a fourth-generation, family-owned German manufacturer of powder compacting (powder pressing) systems headquartered in Kell am See, Germany, with approximately 85 employees and more than 115 years of operating history since its 1908 founding in Berlin. The company designs and builds industrial presses across five differentiated drive-technology platforms: mechanical (K Series), hydraulic (S Series and its S, S-XT, S-DT, S-ML, S-KHA variants), electro-hydrostatic (SE Series), servo-electric (E Series), and a mechanical servo-electric hybrid (KE Series). Its core technical differentiator is an ejection method in which presses operate without fixed stops and are freely programmable, with free holding in press position enabling pressure relief in both axial directions to produce crack-free, dimensionally stable multi-level powder parts.

Name

Komage Gellner Maschinenfabrik

Legal name

KOMAGE Gellner Maschinenfabrik KG

Website

https://komage.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Komage Gellner Maschinenfabrik is a fourth-generation, family-owned German manufacturer of mechanical, hydraulic, electro-hydrostatic, and servo-electric powder compacting presses, serving automotive, ceramics, dental, electrical, and industrial powder metallurgy customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Powder Compacting Machinery

NAICS

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995)

akta.pro primary industry

Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF)

Keywords

• Powder compacting presses
• Powder metallurgy equipment
• Hydraulic powder presses
• Servo-electric press systems
• Industrial automation presses

Headquarters

HQ city

Trier

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Powder Press Systems Sales: Sale of high-performance press systems including mechanical (K Series), hydraulic (S Series), electro-hydrostatic (SE Series), servo-electric (E Series), and mechanical servo-electric (KE Series) presses
2. Spare Parts Service: Fast delivery of spare parts from extensive spare parts warehouse, factory-tested original parts individually optimized to systems, most spare parts produced in-house
3. Maintenance and Repair Services: Periodic maintenance through service contracts, remote maintenance via internet, on-site technical support and repair services
4. KOMAGE Academy Training: Training programs on compaction technology, filling process, programming, automation solutions, maintenance, energy saving concepts, IIoT - delivered online, at customer site or at KOMAGE Techcenter
5. Upgrade Services: Mechanical and hydraulic overhaul, installation of additional equipment, electrical installation upgrades, control system upgrades to latest standards, automation solution integration for older press systems
6. KOMAGE Factory4U Contract Manufacturing: Customized manufacturing solutions for individual contract manufacturing requirements using state-of-the-art production facilities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Komage Gellner Maschinenfabrik manufactures powder compacting press systems using mechanical, hydraulic, electro-hydrostatic, and servo-electric drive technologies for industrial powder processing. The portfolio covers five press series (K, S, SE, E, KE), Green Line eco presses, automation and handling modules, plus software tools (KOMPART, Product Data Acquisition) and lifecycle services including training, maintenance, upgrades, spare parts, and Factory4U contract manufacturing.

Product overview

Komage Gellner Maschinenfabrik is a German manufacturer of powder compacting systems with over 115 years of experience. The product portfolio consists of four core press series (K, S, SE, E, KE) utilizing different drive technologies (mechanical, hydraulic, electro-hydrostatic, and servo-electric), the Green Line eco-friendly sub-brand, and comprehensive Automation solutions. The K Series provides mechanical presses for standard applications. The S Series offers hydraulic multi-level presses including variants (S-XT, S-DT, S-ML, S-KHA) for complex geometries. The SE Series delivers electro-hydrostatic technology combining energy efficiency with low maintenance. The E Series features pure servo-electric drives with ejection method for precision applications. The KE Series provides hybrid mechanical-servo technology for upgrading aging mechanical presses. Beyond presses, Komage offers complete lifecycle services including Academy training, IIoT connectivity, Factory4U contract manufacturing, and maintenance/repair/upgrade services. The company also provides software tools like KOMPART for press programming and Product Data Acquisition for manufacturing documentation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Serie K (Mechanical Powder Presses) Mechanical powder presses using mechanical drive systems to compact powder materials, including multi-level adaptor technology for complex part geometries. Suited for industrial powder metallurgy manufacturers seeking proven mechanical press performance.
• Serie S (Hydraulic Powder Presses) Hydraulic powder presses available in multiple variants (S, S-XT, S-DT, S-ML, S-KHA) with multi-level ejection capability, providing flexibility for various powder pressing applications and complex geometries. Designed for industrial powder processors requiring hydraulic force control.
• Serie SE (Electro-hydrostatic Powder Presses) Electro-hydrostatic powder presses combining energy efficiency, space-saving design, and low maintenance requirements. Suited for powder metallurgy and automotive applications that demand complex part geometries.
• Serie E (Servo-electric Powder Presses) Purely electric servo-electric presses operating with ejection method, freely programmable without fixed stops. Anti-wear drive design prevents point-specific wear and enables crack-free demolding with constant removal height for precision applications including dental ceramics.
• Serie KE (Mechanical Servo-electric Powder Presses) Hybrid presses combining the advantages of mechanical presses with the flexibility of servo-electric drives. The withdrawal method allows simple replacement of mechanical presses using existing adapters and tools, with one-time programming via the KOMPART program generator.
• Green Line Eco-friendly product line focusing on sustainability and environmental responsibility in powder press technology for industrial customers seeking energy-efficient pressing solutions.
• Automation Systems Automation and handling solutions including removal systems, robots with suction or gripping units, deburring stations, weighing systems, and conveyor belts for automated press part processing, designed to integrate with Komage powder presses.
• KOMAGE Academy Training and education services covering compaction technology, filling processes, programming, automation solutions, maintenance, energy saving concepts, and IIoT topics. Delivered online, at the customer site, or at the KOMAGE Techcenter for industrial customers.
• KOMAGE Factory4U Contract Manufacturing Contract manufacturing service providing customized powder pressing solutions for individual customer production requirements, executed on Komage's state-of-the-art production facilities.
• KOMAGE Maintenance Service Periodic maintenance services delivered under customized maintenance contracts to extend Komage press system lifetime and operating times.
• KOMAGE Remote Maintenance Internet-based preventive maintenance service that examines press systems remotely to identify potential faults early and trigger timely preventive measures.
• KOMAGE Repair Service On-site technical support service deploying qualified technical team members with advanced tools to resolve problems on Komage press systems at customer locations.
• KOMAGE Spare Parts Service Spare parts service providing individual quotes, advice, and short delivery times using in-house manufactured factory-tested original parts optimized to specific Komage press systems.
• KOMAGE Upgrade Service Press modernization service including mechanical and hydraulic overhauls, installation of additional equipment, electrical installation upgrades, control system upgrades to latest standards, and automation solution integration for older press systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dental ceramic production: 4 hours vs 1 week compared to isostatic pressing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Maschinenfabrik Köppern: German specialist for roller presses, briquetting, and compaction equipment serving mineral processing, metallurgy, and refractories. Broader incumbent in industrial compaction technology with overlapping customer use cases in powder pressing.
• GEA Group: Large German industrial machinery group with separation, homogenization, and processing equipment used in food, dairy, pharma, and chemical powder handling. Adjacent to Komage in powder filling/dosing and process engineering but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• SMS group (Siemens Metals Technologies): Global metallurgical plant and industrial press manufacturer serving steel, aluminum, and powder metallurgy markets. Broad incumbent with much larger scale than Komage, operating overlapping hydraulic/mechanical press technology.

Direct peers

• Korsch AG: Berlin-based manufacturer of tablet presses for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and powder compaction applications. Direct peer in press engineering and multi-layer compaction technology, though with stronger focus on pharma than automotive PM.
• Laffitte Industrial Presses: French manufacturer of hydraulic and servo-electric industrial presses for powder compaction, sintering, and forming applications. Comparable in scale and technology focus to Komage's S and E series, serving similar powder metallurgy customers.
• Dorst Technologies: German manufacturer of powder compaction presses and isostatic pressing systems serving powder metallurgy, ceramics, and carbon products. Direct competitor to Komage in multi-level hydraulic and mechanical powder presses with overlapping customer base in automotive and industrial PM.
• Osterwalder AG: Swiss maker of powder compaction presses (C-Series mechanical, hydraulic, and servo-electric) for powder metallurgy and hardmetals. Closely comparable product portfolio to Komage's K, S, and E series with similar end markets in automotive components and tungsten carbide.
• Fette Compacting (L.B. Bohle): German manufacturer of tablet presses and compaction equipment, primarily for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications but also serving powder metallurgy. Comparable press technology and direct overlap with Komage on multi-level compaction mechanics.

Emerging players

• Fluidtherm Technology: India-based manufacturer of powder compaction presses and sintering furnaces for automotive PM and electrical components. Emerging competitor in the same product category as Komage, particularly in cost-sensitive markets in Asia.
• Fitzpatrick (Fitzmill): US-based manufacturer of powder processing equipment including mills, granulators, and compaction-related machinery. Adjacent competitor in powder preparation that often partners with or competes against press manufacturers like Komage for integrated process lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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