What KEMMLIT-Bauelemente does

KEMMLIT-Bauelemente GmbH is a privately-held German manufacturer of WC partition systems, lockers and value compartments, cleanroom and laboratory furniture, and sanitary accessories, headquartered in Dußlingen with a founding lineage dating to 1885 and 140+ years of continuous operation. The company sells exclusively through a direct field-sales motion — 50 Fachberater (sales consultants) and over 100 own Monteure (installers) backed by a certified Montagepartner assembly network — targeting German public-sector and enterprise customers via quote-based project pricing rather than e-commerce or distribution. Its product platform is organised around proprietary HPL compact-panel and metal-composite structural systems spanning the BASIC Typ C budget line through the award-winning NiUU (one K, one F, K, F), classiccell (steel/aluminium/stainless steel), cronus, B-Bambino, and IXOS P locker families, supported by a 7-year warranty and a claimed >98% on-time delivery rate. KEMMLIT monetises primarily through bespoke, made-to-order project revenue complemented by replacement parts and accessories, with international reach via country-specific websites (EN/FR/IT/PL) and reference projects outside the DACH core including Hong Kong (LOHAS Park). The company positions itself on quality certifications (TÜV, GS, DIN EN 13501-1, DIN 18040-1, DGNB Greenline), design awards (Red Dot, iF Product Design Award, Innovationspreis Architektur & Bauwesen, "Marke des Jahrhunderts"), and a climate-neutrality target by 2030.

Name

KEMMLIT-Bauelemente

Legal name

KEMMLIT Bauelemente GmbH

Website

https://kemmlit.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1885

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

KEMMLIT-Bauelemente is a 140-year-old German manufacturer of WC partition walls, lockers, and cleanroom furniture, selling via direct field sales and own installers to public-sector and enterprise customers across DACH and select export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dußlingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Sanitary Partition Systems (project-based): KEMMLIT generates the majority of revenue through bespoke, project-specific orders of WC partition systems, lockers, and cleanroom furniture. Each order involves custom specification, measurement, planning, and installation — a high-touch, consultative sales cycle typical of B2B project manufacturers. Products are made to order in Germany.
2. Aftermarket & Spare Parts: Replacement parts, accessories (hinges, locks, handles), and colour/design refresh services for existing installations. Provided through the company's website download area and contact channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

KEMMLIT-Bauelemente manufactures and installs prefabricated WC partition walls, locker and storage compartment systems, cleanroom and laboratory furniture, and complementary sanitary accessories (changing stations, benches, shower/urinal partitions, hand dryers). All products are custom-specified, manufactured in Germany from HPL compact boards, wood composites, steel, aluminium, and stainless steel, and installed on customer sites by the company's own installation teams for public, institutional, commercial, hospitality, leisure, and industrial customers.

Product overview

KEMMLIT-Bauelemente is a leading manufacturer of WC partition wall systems, lockers, storage compartments, and clean room solutions. The product portfolio is organized into four main categories: (1) WC-Trennwandsysteme including NiUU (one K, one F, K, F variants), BASIC Typ C, classiccell (Stahl, Aluminium, Edelstahl), cronus HPL, B-Bambino for kindergartens, PRIMO F, and Urinaltrennwände/Duschtrennwände; (2) Spinde & Schließfächer featuring IXOS P, TYPO R, TYPO S, Schließ- und Wertfächer with specialized variants for fire brigades and battery charging; (3) Reinraumlösungen comprising clean room furniture, functional/lab furniture, and accessories; (4) Sanitärzubehör including changing table combinations (Wickelstationen), benches, wash stations, and accessories. All products are manufactured in Germany with a 7-year warranty and DGNB-compliant sustainable options (Greenline).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NiUU K WC Partition System Premium WC partition wall system with 38 mm thick wood elements, ABS edges, and aluminium edge protection. Available in standard, floating, or full-height closed configurations for high-end sanitary areas in public and commercial buildings.
• NiUU F WC Partition System WC partition wall system with 30 mm wood-material elements, ABS edges, durable KEMMLIT hinges, and aluminium components designed for sanitary environments in public and commercial buildings.
• NiUU one K WC Partition System Premium WC partition wall system with 38 mm thick wood material, solid fittings, and innovative hinge system for high-end sanitary areas.
• NiUU one F WC Partition System WC partition wall system with 30 mm thick wood material, high-quality melamine or resin surface, featuring floating appearance with recessed feet. Part of KEMMLIT Greenline product family.
• BASIC Typ C WC Partition System Economical WC cabin system with 13 mm HPL solid-core panels, aluminium composite construction, and three-chamber stabiliser top profile. Designed for high-traffic wet and dry areas in schools, sports facilities, and public buildings.
• classiccell Metal Partition System Timeless WC partition wall system with 42 mm steel/aluminium/stainless-steel composite elements, smooth surface, optional recessed feet, and almost full-height configurations. Available in Stahl (steel), Aluminium, and Edelstahl (stainless steel) variants with fire class B-s2, d0 certification per DIN EN 13501-1 and antibacterial surfaces.
• cronus HPL Partition System Flexible WC partition system with 13 mm water-resistant HPL solid-core panels and aluminium profile construction. Suitable for wet, damp, and dry rooms; also usable as changing cabin or shower partition.
• B-Bambino Klassik WC Partition System Child-safe WC partition wall system for kindergartens with 13 mm HPL solid-core panels, rounded 33 mm corners, integrated finger-crush protection, and child-friendly design in warm colours. GS-certified for safety.
• PRIMO F WC Partition System WC partition wall system with 30 mm robust composite construction and smooth rabbeted surface. Designed for wet and dry areas with maximum flexibility for bath, wellness, and swimming-pool applications.
• Urinal and Shower Partition Walls Urinal privacy partition walls and shower partition walls providing privacy, hygiene, and harmonious room design. Available in various materials, colours, and configurations including optional foot designs, for sports facilities, swimming pools, and public sanitary installations.
• IXOS P Locker System HPL full-core cabinet (snap-fit Steckbauweise) system for cloakroom and storage applications with high water resistance, easy cleaning, versatile colour options, and modular configuration. Compatible with mechanical and electronic (RFID, PIN) locking systems.
• Schließ- und Wertfächer (Lockers and Value Compartments) Comprehensive locker and value compartment solutions including personal lockers, locker cabinets, and compact value compartments. Features cylinder, combination, RFID, and PIN locking options, with optional integrated USB charging ports. Wall-mounted variants available with USB power.
• TYPO R and TYPO S Cabinet Systems TYPO R is an aluminium-body cabinet system combining corrosion protection with easy maintenance, available with HPL, aluminium, or glass doors. TYPO S is a steel-body cabinet system offering high stability and durability with optional glass doors.
• Cleanroom and Laboratory Furniture Cleanroom furniture and equipment (Reinraummöbel), functional and laboratory furniture (Funktions- und Labormöbel), and cleanroom accessories for laboratories and controlled environments with specialised materials, contamination-resistant construction, and precision engineering. Also includes Personalschleusen (personnel airlock systems) for clean rooms requiring air pressure regulation and hygiene management.
• Bambino Changing Station Combinations TÜV- and GS-certified changing station combinations built from 13 mm HPL with integrated storage, optional washbasin or mineral-cast bathtub, child-safety rounded corners, and pull-out step for child independence. Widths from 830 mm to 2230 mm. Certified to highest safety standards for childcare facilities.
• Benches, Shelves, and Storage Accessories Sitzbänke (benches), Regale (shelves), and Ablagen (storage solutions) complementing locker installations and sanitary areas, plus specialised Feuerwehr-Einsatzspinde (fire brigade operational lockers) and Akkuladeschränke (battery charging cabinets) for e-bike batteries and electronic devices.
• PRIMO F Wechselkabinen (Changing Cabins) PRIMO F changing cabin variant with 30 mm composite construction for locker rooms and changing areas in swimming pools, sports facilities, and wellness centres.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98%+ on-time delivery rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SCHÄFER Werke GmbH: German manufacturer of shelving, storage, and partition/cubicle systems serving industrial, office, and sanitary-room applications, directly overlapping KEMMLIT's core offerings.
• C+P Möbel Systeme GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of lockers, changing-room systems, and cloakroom furniture with comparable B2B project sales model and direct field-sales coverage across Germany.
• Allgood plc: UK-based manufacturer of cubicles, lockers, and washroom accessories for commercial and public-sector projects, with overlapping specifier-driven sales motion.
• Bradley Corporation: US manufacturer of commercial washroom accessories, partitions, and lockers serving institutional and transportation end-markets similar to KEMMLIT's core verticals.
• Pressalit A/S: Danish manufacturer of accessible bathroom solutions including height-adjustable washbasins and WC partition systems, serving public institutions with comparable B2B specification model.
• Larsson GmbH: Specialized German manufacturer of sanitary partition walls and shower cubicles for public and commercial wet-rooms, with comparable product set and German-market focus.

Broad incumbents

• Geberit AG: Swiss-listed sanitary systems giant offering behind-the-wall and bathroom fixtures, partitions, and installation systems at a much larger scale; overlaps KEMMLIT in commercial/institutional sanitary specifications.
• TECE GmbH: German mid-sized manufacturer of installation systems, drainage, and sanitary partition solutions serving the same public/institutional construction specification channel as KEMMLIT.

Others

• Trespa International BV: Manufacturer of high-pressure laminate panels used as a core input material for sanitary partition and locker systems; an upstream supplier/enabler for the category KEMMLIT serves.
• Gantner Technologies GmbH: Austrian provider of electronic RFID locking systems already integrated into KEMMLIT IXOS P lockers (e.g., Rulantica water park); ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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