What Kenter does

Kenter is a German supplier of professional floor cleaning machines, autonomous cleaning robots, and sustainable cleaning solutions, headquartered in Leipheim with an operational subsidiary in Günzburg. Founded in 1975 by Friedrich Kenter and now led by his son Rainer Kenter, the company built a 50-year catalog spanning mobile scrubber-dryers (notably the i-Mop family, invented in 2015), ride-on and walk-behind scrubber-dryers across multiple size classes (Vispa, Antea, Versa, Vega, Optima, Innova), sweepers, vacuums, air purifiers, and ozone-based chemical-free systems (iClean, iClean FLO3, Lotus Pro, Tersano), plus retrofit autonomy kits (i-Walk) and a fleet of autonomous robots (co-botic 45, Rex, Phantas, Whiz, Scrubber 75/50 Pro). The technology stack combines Kenter-distributed OEM hardware (i-Team, Comac, Tersano, Airgle) with proprietary digital fleet management (Service2go, CFC) and 4D/Eco-Cleaning sustainability frameworks. Kenter monetizes through new-equipment sales, refurbished i-Mops under the i-cycle brand, machine rentals, spare parts and consumables, and service/warranty contracts, distributed via the PrimePartner dealer network (established 1997), a dedicated used-machinery subsidiary, direct sales at trade events such as CMS Berlin and Future Day 2025, and the planned CleanConnect24.com industry platform. Customers are concentrated in German facility management (Gegenbauer, COWA, Dr. Sasse, Gonder, W+S Winkler, Breer), with additional penetration in healthcare/elderly care, hospitality, and industrial/logistics verticals. Following self-administered insolvency in 2023, the original Kenter GmbH entity was wound down and a restart under Kenter Gebraucht- und Mietmaschinen GmbH, i-cycle, and Rainer Kenter Consulting is planned for 2026.

Name

Kenter

Legal name

KENTER Gebraucht- und Mietmaschinen GmbH

Website

https://kenter.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kenter is a German supplier of professional floor cleaning machines, autonomous cleaning robots, and chemical-free cleaning solutions, serving facility management, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial customers across Germany via a PrimePartner dealer network and direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Cleaning Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Floor Cleaning Equipment (Scrubbers, Sweepers, Burnishers) (IMAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Street & Outdoor Cleaning Equipment (Street Sweepers, Litter Vacuums) (IMAHALAG)

Keywords

• Floor cleaning machines
• Autonomous cleaning robots
• Scrubber dryers
• Chemical-free cleaning
• Facility management equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Leipheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Equipment Sales: Sale of new floor cleaning machines including scrubber dryers, vacuum cleaners, sweeping machines, and specialized equipment through PrimePartner network and direct sales.
2. Used/Refurbished Equipment: Sale of refurbished i-Mop machines under the i-cycle brand with warranty, and general used cleaning equipment through Gebrauchtmaschinen GmbH subsidiary.
3. Spare Parts and Aftermarket: Supply of original replacement parts, accessories, and consumables for the machines sold through the PrimePartner network.
4. Warranty and Service Contracts: Full-service contracts and extended warranty packages including annual maintenance, safety inspections, and repair services through authorized service partners.
5. Rental/Machine Rentals: The company name includes 'Mietmaschinen' (rental machines) indicating equipment rental as part of their business model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kenter is a German trading house for professional cleaning technology that supplies floor cleaning machines, autonomous cleaning robots, and sustainable chemical-free cleaning solutions. The portfolio spans manual scrubber dryers, AI-powered autonomous robots, ozone-based cleaning systems, sweepers, vacuum cleaners, and digital fleet management tools, sold primarily to professional facility management and building cleaning service companies through a nationwide PrimePartner dealer network.

Product overview

Kenter ist ein Handelshaus für Reinigungstechnik mit einem umfassenden Portfolio an Bodenreinigungsmaschinen, Reinigungsrobotern und nachhaltigen Reinigungslösungen. Das Kernprodukt ist die i-Mop Familie (bewegliche Scheuersaugautomaten), ergänzt durch moderne Reinigungsroboter wie co-botic 45, i-Walk (Nachrüst-Kit), Rex und verschiedene Modelle wie Whiz, Phantas und Scrubber. Hinzu kommen Scheuersaugmaschinen in verschiedenen Größenklassen (Kompakte, 40-50cm, 50-65cm, 65-100cm), Einscheibenmaschinen, Kehrmaschinen, Sauger (inkl. Rucksackstaubsauger und Industriesauger), Luftreiniger und manuelle Reinigungssysteme. Nachhaltige Lösungen umfassen iClean FLO3 und Lotus Pro (ozonbasierte Reinigung), InAqua (Wasseraufbereitung) sowie chemiefreie Reinigungstechnologien. Service-Angebote beinhalten Gebrauchtmaschinen, i-cycle (refurbished i-Mops) und das digitale Service2go Maschinenmanagement-System.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• i-cycle: Price-sustainable solution for refurbished i-Mops.
• Service2go
• NextFM Robotics
• Cleanmachines24.com
• CleanConnect24.com
• KenterNext

Products and services

• i-Mop Family Mobile scrubber dryers with high area performance in variants such as i-Mop XL and i-Mop XXL for professional floor cleaning in commercial environments.
• co-botic 45 Intelligent self-learning autonomous floor scrubber robot with advanced obstacle and person detection, set up in 30 minutes and covering up to 1,500 m² per cycle for hard floors.
• i-Walk Cobot Retrofit Kit Retrofit kit that converts existing i-Mop XL scrubber dryers into autonomous cleaning robots, delivering up to 75% time savings and 70% reduction in water and chemical use.
• Rex Industrial Cleaning Robot Large-area autonomous cleaning robot for logistics centers, airports, warehouses, and exhibition halls with high-precision Lidar, available as Rex SCR (81 cm, 2,500 m²/h, up to 10h runtime) and Rex CS (127 cm, 2,400 m²/h, up to 8h runtime).
• iClean FLO3 Inline system for generating ozonated water for chemical-free cleaning of fixtures, ice machines, washing machines, beverage lines, and building cleaning applications.
• iClean Ozone Cleaning System Environmentally friendly cleaning system using activated oxygen dissolved in water, available as iClean Mini (1.5 ppm ozone, 150 mL tank) and iClean Pro (2.5 ppm ozone, 350 mL tank); chemical-free and VOC-free.
• Lotus Pro Ozone Cleaning System Tersano system for environmentally friendly cleaning through activation of water with ozone, distributed by Kenter for chemical-free applications.
• Vega Class Scrubber Dryers Heavy-duty walk-behind scrubber dryers in the 65-100 cm class with die-cast aluminum frames for maximum robustness, available with disc brushes, cylindrical brushes, or orbital pads.
• Versa Class Scrubber Dryers Robust walk-behind scrubber dryers in the 50-65 cm class featuring pressure monitoring and antibacterial tanks.
• Antea Class Scrubber Dryers Powerful walk-behind scrubber dryers in the 40-50 cm class with traction drive for maintenance and basic cleaning of areas up to 2,200 m².
• i-Remove Chewing Gum Remover Specialty product family for fast and easy chewing gum removal; pH-neutral and biodegradable, with 13 kg weight, 2.5 L tank, and 104°C operating temperature.
• Double X Double-Roller Machine Double-roller machines for difficult cleaning tasks on structured floors in kitchens or wet rooms, suitable for carpets and mats; models Double X 340 (180 m²/h) and Double X 420 (350 m²/h).
• Spray X Spray Extraction Machines Spray extraction machines for carpet and hard floor cleaning; models Spray X 14 (14 L, 60 m²/h) and Spray X 30 (30 L, 80 m²/h).
• InAqua Water Recycling System Stationary water treatment system that recycles wastewater from cleaning machines or buckets, purifying up to 150 L of water in 60 minutes with a 300 L collection tank.
• Sweep 5 Hand Sweeper Compact manual sweeper for small to medium areas available with or without suction, 70 cm working width, 25.5 kg weight.
• Ergoline Single Disc Machines Classic single disc machines with ergonomic handles for basic cleaning and care of various floor coverings; models Single 33 (190 rpm, 33 cm, 22 kg) and Single 43 L10 (154 rpm, 43 cm, 42-52 kg).
• i-Suit Facade and Glass Cleaning System System enabling ergonomic, back-friendly glass and facade cleaning through a scaffolding system with cable-pulley technology, weighing 3.9 kg.
• i-cycle Refurbished i-Mops and Used Equipment Refurbished i-Mop machines with warranty under the i-cycle brand, plus general used cleaning equipment offered through Kenter Gebrauchtmaschinen GmbH; available from mid-2026.
• Service2go Digital Machine Management Digital machine management system that monitors when cleaning machines are operating versus idle without requiring staff to be physically present; supports fleet utilization and downtime reduction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% cost savings through autonomous cleaning robotics
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NextFM RoboticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Founded in 2021, NextFM Robotics is described as the market leader for cleaning robots in Germany. Kenter maintains close ties with this subsidiary focused on autonomous cleaning solutions.
• Cleanmachines24.comminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016Founded in 2016 as an independent used machine platform to complement Kenter's new equipment business with secondary market options.
• IgefaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2008In 2008, Kenter together with its Prime Partners took over the large machine business of Igefa, a major cleaning equipment distributor.
• EcolabminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999In 1999, a comprehensive cooperation was established with Ecolab. Kenter took over the operational handling of machine business and nationwide service on behalf of Ecolab.
• ComaccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1979Since 1979, Kenter has been Generalimporteur (general importer/distributor) of Comac products for the German market. Comac is an Italian manufacturer of professional cleaning equipment.
• i-TeamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKenter distributes i-Team products including the co-botic autonomous robots, i-Walk cobot retrofit kit, and the original i-Mop family. i-Team is the manufacturer of these innovative cleaning solutions.
• PrimePartner NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEstablished since 1997, the PrimePartner network provides regional sales, service, and spare parts coverage across Germany. Partners include authorized service operations and cleaning equipment dealers.
• TersanominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKenter distributes Tersano products including iClean ozone-based cleaning systems and Lotus Pro for chemical-free cleaning solutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Comac: Italian manufacturer of professional cleaning machines (scrubber driers, sweepers, vacuums); Kenter has served as Comac's Generalimporteur for the German market since 1979, making Comac both a key product source and an adjacent product-market competitor via parallel distribution.
• Ecolab (Diversey / Taski): Global cleaning, sanitization, and hygiene products giant; Kenter has run nationwide Ecolab machine business and service since 1999, making Ecolab both a long-standing channel partner and a broader-portfolio competitor via the Taski floor-care line.

Direct peers

• Cleanfix Reinigungssysteme: Swiss manufacturer of professional scrubber driers, sweepers, and window-cleaning robots — comparable mid-sized European competitor targeting the same facility-management customer base as Kenter.
• Wetrok: Swiss provider of professional cleaning machines, dosing systems, and digital fleet solutions — competes with Kenter on scrubber driers and chemical-dosing systems, with comparable cross-selling of machines plus consumables/chemicals.
• Fimap: Italian manufacturer of professional scrubber driers, sweepers, and autonomous cleaning robots (including the iMx and Genie lines) — direct competitor in mid-size and large floor cleaning machines with growing overlap in autonomous robotics.
• Hako: German-based manufacturer of professional indoor and outdoor cleaning machines, sweepers, scrubber-driers, and municipal vehicles — a head-to-head competitor in the same DACH facility-management segment with overlapping channels and a comparable product breadth.

Emerging players

• NextFM Robotics: Germany-based autonomous cleaning-robotics specialist founded in 2019 with close ties to Kenter, described as the German market leader for cleaning robots — overlapping with Kenter's co-botic and i-Walk robotics portfolio, with a focused pure-play robotics proposition.

Broad incumbents

• Tennant Company: US-listed global manufacturer of floor cleaning equipment including the T-series autonomous scrubbers — competes directly with Kenter's robotic and manual scrubber lines in industrial and commercial accounts, especially larger multinationals.
• Kärcher: German global market leader in cleaning technology with a broad portfolio across consumer, commercial, and industrial scrubber driers, sweepers, and vacuums — directly overlapping with Kenter's floor-cleaning core and serving the same facility-management customers, but at much larger scale and with full in-house manufacturing.
• Nilfisk: Danish global manufacturer of professional cleaning equipment including scrubbers, sweepers, and vacuums — competes with Kenter across the same FM and industrial verticals, with broader geographic reach and a more developed autonomous robotics line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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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