What Kathrein Group does

Kathrein Group, legally Kathrein SE, is a privately held German electronics manufacturer headquartered in Rosenheim that builds 'made in Germany' end-to-end solutions for high-frequency and digital technology applications. The operating group consists of two main entities: the legacy KATHREIN Broadcast GmbH (founded in 1958, with over 65 years of broadcast transmission experience) and KATHREIN Electronics GmbH, newly founded as a holding structure that brings KATHREIN Digital Systems GmbH, KATHREIN Solutions GmbH, and KATHREIN Sachsen GmbH under one umbrella; the group also includes the Kathrein eMobility sub-brand. Across these entities the company delivers broadcast transmission antennas covering 5G Broadcast, DAB/DAB+, DVB-T2, ISDB-T, ATSC and DTMB standards; market-leading digital satellite reception technology distributed through resellers and trade partners; turnkey Auto-ID solutions for logistics, industrial automation, healthcare, and vehicle identification; and electronic manufacturing services for high-frequency components, assemblies, and equipment.

The business model combines hardware sales and professional services delivered through a hybrid go-to-market: enterprise field sales for customer-specific broadcast and Auto-ID solutions requiring specialized configurations such as extreme icing protection or tailored radiation characteristics; channel/reseller distribution for Digital Systems products reaching SMB and consumer end-customers; and an integration partner network that co-delivers Auto-ID implementations from proof-of-concept through go-live. Customer segments span broadcasting industry buyers (primary), resellers/trades/end-customers for reception technology (primary), and industrial electronics and Auto-ID buyers (secondary). The organization is led by Anton Kathrein as Vorstand (CEO) and Andreas Köglmeier as Chairman of the Supervisory Board, with the company organized as a Societas Europaea and operating with a reported 51-100 employees across its five operating subsidiaries.

Revenue, ARR, and pricing are not publicly disclosed; the company is privately held with no external investors or funding rounds indicated in the available source data, and pricing is handled via quote-based enterprise sales for complex configurations. Strategic posture emphasizes vertical integration, self-developed and self-manufactured end-to-end value capture, cross-subsidiary synergies, and stated intent to expand the international customer base and grow into new market segments — including adjacent eMobility applications.

Name

Kathrein Group

Legal name

Kathrein SE

Website

https://kathrein.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kathrein Group is a privately held German electronics manufacturer that develops and produces in-house broadcast transmission antennas, market-leading digital satellite reception products, turnkey Auto-ID solutions, and electronic manufacturing services from its Rosenheim headquarters for broadcasters, resellers, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rosenheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Broadcast Transmission Systems: Sale of broadcast transmission antennas and systems with over 65 years of experience, serving digital future technologies. Customer-specific solutions for complex technical requirements.
2. Digital Reception Technology: Digital satellite reception products for SAT reception, broadband cable networks, camping and caravanning, DAB+ radios, network technology. Sold through resellers, trades and directly to end-customers.
3. Auto-ID Solutions: Turnkey solutions including hardware, software, services and support for logistics, industrial automation, healthcare and vehicle identification applications.
4. Electronic Manufacturing Services: Comprehensive portfolio of electronic services from development through to production of electronic components, assemblies and equipment for industrial customers.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Core offering

Kathrein Group develops and manufactures high-frequency technology products including broadcast transmission antennas and systems, digital satellite reception technology, turnkey Auto-ID solutions, and electronic manufacturing services. The company operates through multiple subsidiaries covering broadcasting, telecommunications, logistics, industrial automation, and electronic contract manufacturing, with self-developed and self-manufactured end-to-end solutions made in Germany.

Product overview

Kathrein Group operates as a diversified technology company consisting of a portfolio of specialized divisions under two main operating entities: KATHREIN Broadcast GmbH (original company with 65+ years in broadcast transmission) and KATHREIN Electronics GmbH (newly founded umbrella company). Under KATHREIN Electronics, the group encompasses KATHREIN Digital Systems (market leader in digital satellite reception), KATHREIN Solutions (turnkey AutoID solutions), and KATHREIN Sachsen (electronic manufacturing services). The group also includes KATHREIN eMobility. Together, these entities provide end-to-end solutions for high-frequency technology and digital applications developed and manufactured in Germany, covering broadcast systems, reception technology, industrial automation, and electronic manufacturing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KATHREIN Broadcast: Broadcast transmission systems and antennas for digital technologies including 5G Broadcast, DAB, DAB+, DVB-T2, ISDB-T, ATSC, DTMB
• KATHREIN Digital Systems
• KATHREIN Solutions
• KATHREIN Sachsen
• Kathrein eMobility

Products and services

• KATHREIN Broadcast Broadcast transmission systems and antennas for digital technologies including 5G Broadcast, DAB, DAB+, DVB-T2, ISDB-T, ATSC, and DTMB. Offers customer-specific solutions for special radiation characteristics and extreme icing protection, serving broadcasting industry customers.
• KATHREIN Digital Systems Market leader in digital satellite reception technology serving resellers, tradespeople, and end-customers. Products include SAT reception, broadband cable networks, camping and caravanning equipment, DAB+ radios, network technology, and passive DAS solutions.
• KATHREIN Solutions Turnkey Auto-ID solutions including hardware, software, services, and support. Supports applications for logistics, industrial automation, healthcare, and vehicle identification from proof-of-concept through go-live implementation.
• KATHREIN Sachsen Comprehensive electronic services from development through production of electronic components, assemblies, and equipment, with decades of experience in high-frequency technology for industrial customers.
• KATHREIN eMobility Electric mobility solutions under the Kathrein family umbrella.

Segments4 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

One partnership is on record.

• Integration PartnerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKATHREIN Solutions GmbH works with integration partners to deliver turnkey Auto-ID solutions including hardware, software, services and support. These partners support customers from proof-of-concept through go-live implementation across logistics, industrial automation, healthcare and vehicle identification applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SPINNER GmbH: German manufacturer of high-frequency RF components for broadcast, telecommunications, and test. Overlaps with Kathrein's high-frequency technology expertise and broadcast infrastructure component portfolio.
• Impinj: US-based RFID solutions provider with RAIN RFID chips, tags, and readers used across logistics, retail, and industrial automation. Comparable to KATHREIN Solutions' Auto-ID offering in vehicle identification and industrial automation.
• RFS (Radio Frequency Systems): Global manufacturer of RF cable, broadcast antennas, and wireless infrastructure including DAS. Overlaps with Kathrein's broadcast antenna portfolio and passive DAS offering.
• TechniSat: German manufacturer of satellite reception equipment, DAB+ radios, and consumer entertainment electronics. Directly comparable to KATHREIN Digital Systems in the SAT reception and DAB+ segments.
• Triax: Danish-headquartered manufacturer of antennas, signal distribution, and reception equipment for satellite, terrestrial, and broadband. Comparable to Kathrein Digital Systems' reception and broadband cable network offerings.
• Rohde & Schwarz: German-headquartered manufacturer of broadcast transmission equipment, RF test and measurement, and secure communications. Most direct competitor to KATHREIN Broadcast in transmitter and antenna systems, particularly in European DAB/DVB markets.
• Dielectric: US-based broadcast antenna manufacturer (subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group) specializing in TV and FM transmission systems. Direct peer in broadcast antenna engineering for North American (ATSC) markets.
• Ampegon: Swiss manufacturer of high-power broadcast transmitters and antenna systems for AM, FM, VHF, and digital standards. Directly comparable as a niche specialist in broadcast transmission equipment serving similar customer profiles to Kathrein Broadcast.

Broad incumbents

• Huawei (Broadcast & Network Division): Chinese telecom equipment giant with broadcast, wireless network, and antenna offerings including passive DAS solutions. Comparable to Kathrein in passive DAS and broadcast-adjacent infrastructure but operates globally at vastly greater scale.
• Zebra Technologies: Global enterprise asset intelligence leader offering RFID, barcode, and location solutions. Competes with KATHREIN Solutions in Auto-ID but operates at much greater scale and breadth across multiple verticals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kathrein_iot

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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