Kanya

What Kanya does

Kanya Deutschland GmbH is a German engineering and manufacturing company specializing in modular aluminum profile construction systems and complete turnkey solutions for the special machine construction, automation, and broader machinery industries. Its core offering is a building-block kit of over 150 aluminum profiles and tubes (cross-sections of 20/30/40/45/50 mm) supported by more than 1,500 accessories and connected through the proprietary KANYA Profile Connection System (PVS), which maintains a uniform 8mm slot dimension across all series to ensure cross-compatibility. On top of this profile platform, Kanya delivers nine complete-solution categories: machine enclosures, machine frames, machine doors, noise-protection cabins, laser-safety cabins (compliant with 2006/42/EG and DIN EN 60825-1/4), ergonomic workplace systems, test and inspection stands, Kanban material feeding systems, and belt conveyors.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model combining catalog sales of individual components (delivered as stock material or pre-assembled) with project-based turnkey solutions spanning on-site survey, design, construction, assembly, and installation. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; a web-based configurator for standard belt conveyors and downloadable CAD libraries (delivered through a partnership with TraceParts) support self-service engagement. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with regional postal-code territory representatives, complemented by inside sales and the configurator channel for smaller buyers. The company is a privately held GmbH, founded in 1999 in Marktredwitz, and operates as the German subsidiary of Swiss parent Kanya AG, with SCHERDEL Gruppe (~6,800 employees, 35 global locations) and Bachtel Technology Group as the two corporate shareholders. End customers include BMW, Bosch, Siemens, ZF, Vishay, Jenoptik, B. Braun, Barco, BD Sensors, CeramTec, and Airbus Defence & Space, indicating a broad industrial customer base with notable concentration in German-speaking manufacturing verticals.

Name

Kanya

Legal name

KANYA Deutschland GmbH

Website

https://kanya-deutschland.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kanya Deutschland GmbH is a German engineering firm supplying modular aluminum profile systems and turnkey enclosures, frames, doors, and conveyor solutions for special machine construction, automation, and industrial manufacturing customers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Modular Aluminum Profile Systems for Machine Construction

NAICS

Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Machine Shops (332710)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Sheet Metal Work (3444), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration) (IMAGABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Enclosures, Boxes & DIN-Rail Hardware (junction boxes, cabinets, panel enclosures, DIN rail, gland plates) (IMAGAEAH)

Keywords

• Aluminum profile systems
• Machine enclosure solutions
• Industrial conveyor systems
• Modular construction systems
• Automation industry components

Headquarters

HQ city

Marktredwitz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aluminum Profile Components: Sale of aluminum profile building block components delivered as stock material (bars) or pre-assembled/mounting-ready. Customers choose from over 150 profiles and 1,500+ accessories.
2. Turnkey Solutions and Custom Systems: Complete solutions from project acquisition on-site through design, construction, assembly and installation. Includes machine enclosures, noise protection cabins, laser protection cabins, machine frames, machine doors, workbench systems, test and inspection stands, conveyor technology, and kanban feeding systems.
3. Engineering and Consulting Services: Specialists support customers with engineering services, project planning, and custom design consultation for optimal system profile selection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KANYA Deutschland GmbH manufactures and supplies a modular aluminum profile building block system with over 150 different profiles and more than 1,500 accessories, featuring the proprietary KANYA Profile Connection System (PVS) with a standard 8mm slot for cross-series compatibility. Building on this platform, the company delivers turnkey complete solutions for industrial customers, including machine frames, machine enclosures and doors, noise protection cabins, laser safety enclosures, ergonomic workstations, test and inspection stands, and belt conveyor systems, covering the full chain from on-site project acquisition through design, construction, assembly and installation.

Product overview

Kanya offers a modular aluminum profile construction kit system (Aluminium Profil Systeme) as its core product, with over 150 profile cross-sections (20/30/40/45/50 mm) and more than 1,500 accessories. The Profile Connection System (PVS) enables cross-series compatibility. Building on this platform, Kanya delivers nine complete solution categories: Kistenschubser (Kanban material supply), Maschinenverkleidungen (machine enclosures), Maschinengestelle (machine frames), Maschinentüren (machine doors), Lärmschutzkabinen (noise protection enclosures), Laserschutzkabinen (laser safety enclosures), Arbeitsplatzsysteme/ERGOPLACE (ergonomic workstations), Test- und Prüfstände (test and inspection stands), and Fördertechnik (belt conveyor systems). A web-based KANYA Konfigurator enables customers to configure standard belt conveyors. All solutions are designed for industrial automation, special machine building, and manufacturing environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aluminium Profil Systeme (Aluminum Profile System)
• Maschinengestelle (Machine Frames) Custom machine frames, bases and substructures constructed from aluminum profiles with over 150 different cross-sections. Delivers high mechanical strength with lightweight construction, suitable for prototypes and series production in special machine construction. Targeted at machine builders and industrial manufacturers requiring stable machine underframes.
• Maschinenverkleidungen (Machine Enclosures) Custom machine enclosures and protective housings built from aluminum profiles that protect people, machines and processes. Suitable for new developments as well as retrofitting of existing systems, applicable to special machines, prototypes and series production. Available in customer corporate design on request. Targeted at machine builders and production operators.
• Maschinentüren (Machine Doors) Machine access doors including lift doors, swing doors, sliding doors, telescopic doors and folding doors. Available with manual, pneumatic or electric operation. Delivered CE-compliant with safety switches, switching strips and interlocks. Targeted at automation technology, robotics applications and machine tool builders.
• Lärmschutzkabinen (Noise Protection Cabins) Soundproof enclosures, machine cabins, capsules and partition walls for effective industrial noise protection. Custom-designed based on on-site measurements, combining various noise-dampening materials according to the frequency spectrum of the noise source. Targeted at industrial manufacturers needing to reduce workplace noise, e.g. plastics producers.
• Laserschutzkabinen (Laser Safety Enclosures) Passive or active laser safety enclosures for protecting workers and machines. Available for CO2, NdYAG, diode or fiber lasers. Includes comprehensive documentation and declaration of conformity per Machinery Directive 2006/42/EG, DIN EN 60825-1/4 and 12254, and DIN EN ISO 11553-1. Targeted at companies using laser technology for marking, inspection or industrial manufacturing processes.
• Arbeitsplatzsysteme / ERGOPLACE (Ergonomic Workplace Systems) Ergonomic workplace systems including height-adjustable tables, assembly tables and inspection tables. Modular and flexibly expandable, includes Kanban shelves and material carts for optimized workflows. Targeted at industrial assembly, manufacturing and quality control operations.
• Test- und Prüfstände (Test and Inspection Stands) Custom test and inspection stands for product development, research and quality control. Built from aluminum profiles with stable bases and safety enclosures, offering precise adjustment options and high repeatability. Targeted at R&D labs, quality control departments and product development teams.
• Fördertechnik (Belt Conveyor Systems) Belt conveyor systems built on the aluminum profile kit, available in standard sizes 40 and 80 with lengths from 500 mm to 12,000 mm and widths from 140 mm to 1,200 mm. Suitable for transporting containers, cartons, bags, bottles and products of various shapes. Targeted at production, assembly line and logistics automation.
• Kistenschubser (Kanban Material Supply System) Gravity-powered Kanban material supply system for automated production that positions components precisely for automated processes while ensuring safe and ergonomic working conditions for operators. Energy-efficient, supports material flow optimization and efficient supply of production lines. Targeted at assembly automation and lean manufacturing environments.
• KANYA Konfigurator (Web-Based Belt Conveyor Configurator) Web-based configuration tool launched in 2024 for KANYA standard belt conveyors. Guides users step-by-step through all relevant parameters and provides CAD models and documentation for binding inquiries on the conveyor series 40 and 80. Targeted at engineers, integrators and customers designing conveyor systems.

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kanya AG (Switzerland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company located in Rüti, Switzerland (Neuhofstraße 9, CH-8630). The original manufacturer of the Kanya aluminum profile building block system with over 45 years of experience. Responsible for product development, Masterclass training programs, and global brand management.
• August Dreckshage GmbH & Co KGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as 'Kanya Vertretung-Deutschland Nord' (Kanya representation northern Germany). Regional distribution partner for northern German territories.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Schunk: Specialist in clamping, gripping and automation components with industrial workstation and assembly system offerings. Overlaps with Kanya on industrial workstations, ergonomic assembly systems and automation-adjacent mechanical modules.

Direct peers

• Bosch Rexroth: Major direct competitor with its VarioBuild / aluminum profile system portfolio, plus vastly larger global industrial automation footprint. Competes head-to-head with Kanya on machine frames, enclosures and structural automation components.
• Maytec: Manufacturer of modular aluminum profile systems with comparable profile kits (30/40/45/50mm) and accessories. Direct head-to-head competitor to Kanya in machine frames, protective enclosures and industrial workstations.
• item Industrietechnik: German-based global market leader in aluminum profile building kit systems (item MB Systembaukasten). Direct competitor to Kanya's core modular aluminum profile offering across profile sizes, accessories and complete machine-building solutions.
• MiniTec Maschinenbau: Specialist in modular aluminum profile systems for machine frames, workstations, enclosures and material flow. Closely comparable product breadth and target customer base to Kanya's aluminum profile and complete-solution portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Festo: Global automation technology supplier with adjacent presence in structural components, workstations and complete automation solutions for factory automation. Competes for the same industrial automation buying centers as Kanya.
• Rittal: Large incumbent in industrial enclosures (control cabinets, housings) with global scale. Overlaps with Kanya on machine enclosures and protection cabins, though Rittal is much broader (electrical enclosures and IT infrastructure).
• Rose Systemtechnik: Specialist in industrial and explosion-protected enclosures. Adjacent competitor for machine-housing and protective cabin use cases, with a different technology base (sheet metal/ex-cast) than Kanya's aluminum profile systems.
• Phoenix Mecano: Swiss-listed group offering aluminum profile systems (RK Rose+Krieger) alongside enclosures and drive technology. Broader portfolio and global footprint than Kanya, with significant overlap in machine frames and ergonomic workstation solutions.

Regional players

• Häwa: German-based manufacturer of enclosures, cabinets and climate-control solutions for industrial applications. Direct competitive overlap with Kanya on machine enclosures and protection cabins, primarily serving DACH-region customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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