What KZ does

KZ spol. s r.o. is a Bratislava-headquartered industrial systems provider founded in 1993 that designs, manufactures, and integrates surface-treatment and process-automation equipment for industrial manufacturers. The product portfolio centers on three pillars: (1) proprietary TD-type thermal cleaning systems and chemical paint-removal tanks for stripping organic coatings from metallic and non-ferrous surfaces; (2) WAGNER industrial painting technologies distributed under exclusive Central European representation, including SPRINT manual systems, application booths, spray walls, and custom SUPER CUBE plastic booths; and (3) the proprietary PARIS WIN distributed control system (SCADA/HMI/DCS) for production monitoring and remote management. Supplementary proprietary lines include WRG waste-heat exchangers, GREASE MAX automatic lubrication systems, and SNO multi-stage bio-waste incinerators operating at 300-870\u00b0C.

The business operates a high-touch, project-based B2B sales motion targeting enterprise industrial customers across Slovakia, Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Poland, Belgium, and Ukraine. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales, recurring spare-parts supply, service and maintenance contracts delivered via internet-based remote management, and custom engineering projects prepared by an in-house project department. Equipment is custom-quoted based on capacity and automation requirements under multi-year contracts; there is no e-commerce or list-price model. Customer segments span automotive suppliers, energy, machining, chemicals, construction, logistics, furniture, electric motors, and security systems, with named clients including Saint-Gobain PAM CZ, PREFA Aluminiumprodukte, GEBHARDT Logistic Solutions, AGROSTROJ, MEZ Elektromotory, NOWY STYL, and TIEFENBACHER GmbH.

With a stated headcount of 1-10 employees, KZ functions as a specialized engineering systems integrator rather than a volume manufacturer. Active projects at the time of source publication include TD-type thermal cleaning system deliveries to Arens (Czech Republic), Entlackungsfabrik (Germany), and Tiefenbacher (Austria), custom suspension technology for Roma (Germany), and WAGNER powder-coating technology delivery to Komad (Slovakia). The company is independently owned with no disclosed parent, subsidiaries, or external investment, and maintains no public listing, social media presence, or AI/ML capability claims in available data.

Name

KZ

Legal name

KZ spol. s r.o.

Website

https://kzsro.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KZ spol. s r.o. is a Bratislava-based industrial systems provider founded in 1993 that designs and integrates thermal paint removal equipment, industrial painting systems, and process control software for manufacturers across Central Europe, holding exclusive WAGNER coating systems representation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Surface Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Furnaces, Kilns & Thermal Processing Equipment (IMAHAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Manufacturing Facility Cleaning (IMAIADAB), Paint & Refinishing Services (Spray, Color-Match, Clearcoat) (TLAKAEAC)

Keywords

• Industrial paint removal
• Surface treatment equipment
• Powder coating systems
• Thermal cleaning systems
• Industrial control systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Bratislava

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Sales: Sale of thermal cleaning equipment (TD-type), WAGNER painting systems, PARIS control systems, GREASE MAX lubrication systems, SNO waste incinerators, and WRG heat exchangers. Products range from small manual systems to fully automated lines.
2. Spare Parts Supply: Supply of replacement parts and spare components. Maintains in-house stocks of most frequently used spare parts for quick delivery.
3. Service and Maintenance: Service activities including maintenance, repair services, and quick service support. Internet-based management and maintenance systems for rapid response.
4. Custom Engineering and Design: Custom engineering solutions including specialized overhead technology and suspension equipment for industrial paint shops. Project department prepares custom quotes based on customer requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

KZ designs, manufactures, and distributes industrial surface treatment systems, primarily thermal and chemical paint removal equipment (TD-type thermal cleaners, chemical tanks), exclusive WAGNER powder/wet painting systems, and the proprietary PARIS distributed control system for industrial process automation. The company also supplies GREASE MAX lubrication systems, SNO bio-waste incinerators, WRG heat exchangers, high-pressure cleaning devices, and aftermarket service with spare parts across Central Europe.

Product overview

KZ is an industrial equipment company offering systems for industrial paint removal, cleaning, and paint coating applications. The product portfolio centers on three main pillars: (1) Thermal and chemical paint removal equipment including TD-type thermal cleaning systems, chemical paint-removing equipment, and WRG heat exchangers for waste heat recovery; (2) Wagner industrial painting technologies including SPRINT application systems, application booths, spray walls, and SUPER CUBE plastic booths (KZ holds exclusive WAGNER dealership); and (3) PARIS industrial control systems (PARIS WIN SCADA/HMI software) for monitoring and managing production processes. Additional offerings include GREASE MAX automatic lubrication systems, SNO BIO waste incinerators, high-pressure cleaning equipment, and supplementary accessories for paint shops.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PARIS: Industrial control systems (SCADA/HMI) for monitoring and managing production in all industrial fields
• GREASE MAX
• SNO
• TD Type
• WRG

Products and services

• TD Type Thermal Cleaning Equipment High-efficiency thermal cleaning system that removes organic coatings, adhesives, epoxide resins, grease, fats, and oils from metallic materials through thermal degradation; electronically controlled via the PARIS WIN system. Targeted at industrial manufacturers and specialized paint removal service providers.
• PARIS Industrial Control System Universal distributed control system (DCS) classified as SCADA/HMI for creating dispatch applications that monitor and manage industrial production processes across all sectors, with emphasis on speed, simplicity, repeatability, remote administration, and rapid ROI.
• PARIS WIN Comprehensive SCADA/HMI/DSC software for creating and implementing control and visualization applications with integrated RTU configuration, remote management, and optimization over the Internet.
• Chemical Paint-Removing Equipment Tanks and complete technology supply for removing coatings from non-ferrous surfaces (aluminum, copper, duraluminum, zinc-galvanized) using chemical solvents, with tank construction customized to the chemistry and full process controlled via PARIS system.
• WRG Heat Exchanger Heat recovery device that captures waste heat from thermal paint removal combustion products to heat utility water, areas, storage rooms, or chemicals; particularly recommended when paired with chemical paint removal baths.
• Wagner Paint Shop Systems Full range of WAGNER industrial painting technologies including powder coating and wet painting equipment, from small manual systems to fully automated lines, supplied exclusively by KZ in Central Europe.
• WAGNER SPRINT Manual powder coating application system featuring SPRINT XE and SPRINT X models with high efficiency and flexibility, including PEM-X1 and PEM-X1 CG coating pistols, delivering perfect coating results.
• WAGNER Application Booths Small manual application booths enabling painting of individual parts up to small-series production, with fast color changes, easy installation, and simple operation.
• WAGNER Spray Walls WAGNER BASIC 8000 spray wall for painting large parts (length 1,000 mm, height 2,000 mm) in small production areas, ideal for small and medium serial production with rapid color changes.
• SUPER CUBE Plastic Booths Custom-made plastic (PVC) booths designed by WAGNER for fast and easy color changes with partially automated operation; only 2.5m long with automated suction system for optimal coating quality.
• GREASE MAX Lubrication Systems Automatic grease dosing system that supplies lubricant to various lubrication points during predefined time intervals; powered by chemical reaction activated by screw engagement, requiring no external compressed air or electricity, for food/beverage, transportation, water systems, lifting equipment, mining, and power applications.
• SNO BIO Waste Incinerators Multi-stage combustion waste incinerators for eliminating infectious and non-infectious waste materials cleanly and ecologically without odor; main chamber 300-500°C, after-burning above 820°C; models SNO-1 through SNO-8 with capacities 20-500 kg/h in batch operation without supervision after loading.
• High-Pressure Cleaning Equipment High-pressure cleaning devices and systems for industrial applications, supplied as part of KZ's services portfolio.
• Service Activities and Spare Parts Supply Service operations including spare parts supply, internet-based system management and maintenance, and quick operational support for installed KZ and WAGNER equipment.
• Supplementary Products for Paint Shops Hanging hooks (standard, heavy-duty, diamond, suction, fastening), covering materials (stoppers, masking tape, covers, hoses, cut-outs), and paint shop accessories (dusters, covering paper, protective foils).

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimal waste generation - maximum ash 10-15% of removed material
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WAGNERcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representation of WAGNER systems (world leader in coating technology) for industrial paint shops. Provides complete range of powder and wet painting equipment including WAGNER SPRINT manual systems, application booths, spray walls, and SUPER CUBE custom plastic booths.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Dürr AG: Global industrial engineering group with a leading Environmental Technology division supplying turnkey paint shops, paint application systems, and surface-finishing lines to automotive and industrial customers — directly overlapping with KZ's WAGNER-based paint shop and TD-type thermal cleaning offering.
• Kärcher Industrial: Industrial division of Kärcher producing high-pressure cleaning and surface treatment systems for industrial and manufacturing applications. Overlaps with KZ's high-pressure cleaning equipment line and broader industrial cleaning services.
• Eisenmann SE: Industrial plant engineering group historically active in paint shops, surface finishing, and thermal processing for automotive and industrial manufacturers — directly comparable to KZ's thermal cleaning and industrial paint shop scope.
• J. Wagner GmbH: Parent company of the WAGNER industrial coating brand that KZ exclusively represents. Operates a global portfolio of powder coating, liquid painting, and surface-finishing systems for industrial customers and is the source of the product line KZ distributes across Central Europe.

Direct peers

• ITW Gema: World-leading manufacturer of powder coating equipment and application booths, a direct WAGNER competitor. Supplies manual and automated powder-coating systems, booths, and spray walls — the same categories KZ distributes via its WAGNER exclusivity.
• Walter Maschinenbau GmbH: Manufacturer of industrial surface treatment, deburring, and paint removal systems for metal processing customers in Europe. Directly comparable to KZ's chemical paint-removal and thermal paint-removal equipment for industrial manufacturers.
• Venjakob Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of industrial paint finishing systems including pre-treatment, spray booths, drying ovens, and painting lines for industrial customers. Comparable to KZ's WAGNER paint shop integration and TD-type finishing installations.
• Pero AG: German manufacturer of industrial parts cleaning systems using aqueous and solvent-based processes for manufacturing and surface finishing customers — overlapping technology category with KZ's chemical paint-removal and high-pressure cleaning equipment.
• Ipsen International (Ipsen Industrial Furnaces): Global manufacturer of industrial furnaces for heat treatment including thermal processing of components. Directly comparable technology category to KZ's TD-type thermal cleaning furnaces used for paint and coating removal.

Peers

• Aichelin Group: Manufacturer of industrial heat treatment furnaces and thermal process systems for automotive and industrial component manufacturing. Operates in the same thermal-processing equipment category as KZ's TD-type thermal cleaning product line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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