What Krautzberger does

Krautzberger GmbH is a German family-owned manufacturer of industrial spray application and surface coating equipment, headquartered in Eltville am Rhein and operating continuously since 1902. The company designs and builds manual and automatic spray guns, complete coating systems (including robotic cells), material containers, piston and membrane pumps, lifting devices, ventilation/extraction units, regulators, and proprietary nozzles — organized under two product lines, the premium XLINE and the entry-level BasicLINE. Its core technology centers on optimized air-atomization geometry (XLINE Luftdüsen) plus integration of collaborative robots such as the FANUC CRX-10iA/L PAINT, and it operates an in-house Technikum where customers validate coating applications before purchase.

Krautzberger sells primarily via direct field sales organized regionally (with dedicated directors for Germany and for overseas/Eastern Europe), supported by a multilingual website (DE/EN/FR/ES), an online spare-parts catalog (parts.krautzberger.com), and a newly launched e-commerce shop (shop-krautzberger.com) that offers price and delivery-time transparency for registered accounts. Revenue streams are predominantly hardware sales of equipment and consumables, supplemented by recurring spare-parts demand and professional services such as preventive maintenance and application engineering. Reach spans 60+ countries and customer verticals include automotive and automotive suppliers, glass, aerospace, construction, battery-cell manufacturing, ceramics/sanitary ware, woodworking, and specialized food applications such as egg coloring.

The company is a private GmbH led by Managing Directors Holger Weidmann and Thomas Weidmann, with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or public-listing plans. Operating scale is opaque: the firm describes itself as a medium-sized family business, but the data set reports a 1–10 headcount that conflicts with the existence of two managing directors plus multiple sales/HR/data-protection officers, suggesting a larger true workforce. Recent activity centers on product introductions (GA 1 Glasurautomat in October 2025, A 24 in April 2026), the new e-commerce channel, and continued trade-show presence at PaintExpo 2026 (Karlsruhe) and IWF 2026 (Atlanta). No funding rounds, M&A activity, or AI/ML initiatives are referenced.

Name

Krautzberger

Legal name

Krautzberger GmbH

Website

https://krautzberger.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Krautzberger GmbH is a family-owned German manufacturer of industrial spray guns, automatic coating systems, pumps, material containers, regulators, and ventilation equipment, serving automotive, glass, aerospace, battery, ceramics and woodworking customers in 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Spray and Coating Equipment

NAICS

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermal Spray & Metallizing (HVOF/Plasma/Arc) (IMAIAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Spray Control, Rate Controllers & Nozzle Systems (Pumps, Valves, Atomizers) (AFAAADAF)

Keywords

• Industrial spray equipment
• Surface coating technology
• Spray application systems
• Coating automation
• Surface finishing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Eltville

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment and Spray Apparatus Sales: Sale of spray guns, automated spraying equipment, coating systems, material containers, pumps, and accessories. Products sold under two lines: XLINE (premium/high-performance) and BasicLINE (entry-level/robust).
2. Spare Parts and Replacement Components: Online spare parts catalog (parts.krautzberger.com) offering replacement parts for all Krautzberger products including spray apparatus, material containers, pumps, regulators, and accessories.
3. Professional Services and Maintenance: Preventive maintenance services, application testing in the Technikum (technical center), and technical consultation for coating process optimization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Krautzberger manufactures industrial spray application equipment and surface finishing technology under two product lines: the premium XLINE series (automatic and manual spray guns with optimized air nozzles for reproducible spray patterns) and the BasicLINE series (spray guns, complete coating systems, material containers, pumps, lifting devices, and ventilation equipment). The portfolio spans manual spray pistols, automatic spray guns, robot-integrated coating systems (FANUC collaborative robots), pressure vessels, piston and membrane pumps, regulators, and accessories, supported by an online spare parts catalog and shop.

Product overview

Krautzberger is a manufacturer of industrial spray application equipment and surface finishing technology with over 110 years of experience. The company operates two main product lines: the premium XLINE series featuring spray guns with innovative nozzle systems for optimized atomization and precision control, and the BasicLINE series offering comprehensive coating solutions. The product portfolio includes automatic and manual spray guns (RA 6, M 18, A 24, GA 1, HP 30, HS 30, Mignon 4), complete coating systems (KFS 2000, R 703, FANUC robots, GA 25), material containers and pressure vessels (25-500 liters), pumps (piston and membrane), lifting devices, ventilation/extraction systems, regulators, nozzles and air nozzles. Supporting services include a spare parts catalog and online shop. Applications span automotive, aerospace, glass, ceramics, food industry, and general industrial coating.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• XLINE: Product line featuring spray apparatus with optimized geometries and 100% control for reproducible spray applications.
• BasicLINE

Products and services

• XLINE Premium product line featuring automatic and manual spray guns with the innovative XLINE nozzle system for optimized atomization and 100% control for reproducible spray patterns. Targeted at high-precision industrial coating applications.
• BasicLINE Standard product line including spray guns, complete coating systems, material containers, lifting devices, pumps, ventilation technology, and accessories for versatile and economical entry into coating technology.
• RA 6 Robot Automatic Spray Gun Robot automatic spray gun with modern design and features for various automated coating applications.
• RA 6 HVLP XLINE Robot Automatic XLINE robot automatic with HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) technology for high transfer efficiency.
• M 18 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Automatic spray gun with one-piece manufactured head for precision applications.
• GA 1 Glasurautomat Compact, precise, and durable automatic spray apparatus for glazing applications with innovative membrane technology.
• A 24 Automatic Spray Apparatus Robust entry-level model for versatile and economical entry into application technology.
• HP 30 / HP 30 HVLP Manual Spray Gun Manual spray gun with short setup times and maximum effectiveness.
• HS 30 Low-Pressure Manual Spray Gun Low-pressure manual spray gun, further development of the proven HS-25.
• HS 30 2K Two-Component Manual Spray Gun Two-component manual spray gun designed for processing two-component materials.
• Mignon 4 P HVLP Manual Spray Gun Manual spray gun with new innovative XLINE nozzle system, further development of Mignon 3.
• Mikro XS Miniature Spray Gun Miniature spray gun for precision coating of small parts and intricate surfaces.
• DUO A 22 Dual-Component Spray Gun Dual-component spray gun for two-component material applications.
• KS 5 Airless Spray Gun Airless spray gun for high-pressure material application without atomizing air.
• KFS 2000 Surface Spray Automatic Automatic surface spray machine for flat glass and other surface coating applications.
• R 703 Rotary Automatic Machine Rotary automatic machine for cylindrical part coating.
• FANUC CRX-10iA/L PAINT Collaborative Robot Collaborative robot painting system for automated coating applications, integrating FANUC robotics with Krautzberger application technology.
• GA 25 Glazing Robot Glazing robot for automated coating of ceramic and sanitary ware.
• Material Containers (25-500 liters) Pressure and pressureless material containers (25-500 liters) for reliable material supply in coating processes.
• Pumps (Piston and Membrane) Piston and membrane pumps for material transfer in coating applications.
• MP 520 Material Pump Pump that reliably conveys liquid and low-viscosity coating materials from pressureless containers.
• Lifting Devices Lifting devices for handling spray equipment and workpieces.
• Ventilation and Extraction Systems Extraction systems and ventilation equipment for paint shops and coating facilities.
• MC 2 Continuous Spray Process Automatic Gun Continuous spray process automatic gun for continuous spray processes in throughput systems.
• RMA 1 Robot Automatic Spray Gun Robot automatic spray gun for automated coating applications.
• K-Mix Multi-Component Dosing System Multi-component dosing system for two or multi-component materials.
• Glazing Spray Stands Glazing spray stands with collection basin and hot-dip galvanized finish for ceramic and sanitary ware applications.
• Spare Parts Catalog Online spare parts catalog with product search by category, code, or name with technical drawings for part identification.
• Krautzberger Online Shop Online shop for ordering spare parts quickly and conveniently, with category or drawing search, pricing, delivery times, and order history.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% control over spray process for reproducible results
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FANUCcoreTechnology or IntegrationFANUC CRX-10iA/L PAINT collaborative robot is integrated into Krautzberger's BasicLINE coating systems. This partnership provides automated painting solutions combining FANUC's robotics expertise with Krautzberger's application technology for precise and efficient coating processes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• J. Wagner GmbH: German-based, family-owned manufacturer of industrial spray equipment, electrostatic coating systems, and powder coating technology. Directly competes with Krautzberger in industrial spray guns, automated coating lines, and pumps for surface finishing across automotive, wood, and general industrial customers.
• SATA GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of premium HVLP spray guns for automotive refinish and industrial coating. Closely comparable to Krautzberger's XLINE manual spray gun range and competes for similar precision-driven industrial and refinish customers.
• Carlisle Fluid Technologies: Owns the DeVilbiss, Binks, MSO, and Ransburg brands of industrial spray guns, automatic spray guns, and coating equipment. Direct overlap with Krautzberger's manual/automatic spray apparatus and material pressure regulator offerings for industrial OEM customers.
• SAMES KREMLIN: French manufacturer of airspray, airmix, and electrostatic spray equipment plus paint pumps and regulators. Directly competes with Krautzberger in industrial spray guns, piston pumps, and material pressure regulators for finishing applications.
• Venjakob Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of surface finishing systems including spray coating, drying, and conveyor technology. Comparable to Krautzberger's complete coating line (Lackieranlagen) business serving industrial OEM customers in metal and wood finishing.
• Anest Iwata: Japanese manufacturer of industrial spray guns and coating equipment with European distribution. Overlaps with Krautzberger's manual and automatic spray gun portfolio for automotive, industrial, and wood finishing applications.

Broad incumbents

• Graco Inc. US-listed global leader in fluid handling equipment including industrial spray systems for protective coatings. Overlaps with Krautzberger's spray gun and material transfer pump portfolio, but at a much larger scale and broader end-market exposure.
• Nordson Corporation: US-listed precision dispensing and coating equipment manufacturer serving industrial finishing, packaging, and electronics. Directly comparable through its industrial coating systems and spray application product lines aimed at similar automotive and industrial OEM customers.
• Dürr AG: German机械 and plant engineering group with a leading paint and final assembly business. Competes with Krautzberger in turnkey automotive coating lines and finishing systems, though at a significantly larger scale with full paint shop installations.

Regional players

• Gema Switzerland GmbH: Swiss manufacturer specializing in powder coating equipment including spray guns and automated systems. Adjacent peer to Krautzberger in industrial spray application, with stronger focus on powder versus liquid coating.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/krautzbergerna
• Facebookfacebook.com/krautzbergergmbh

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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