Kedas

What Kedas does

Kedas GmbH is a Frankfurt am Main-based German manufacturer of professional resin-bonded cutting and grinding discs, with additional diamond blade products under the Kedas Group brand. Established in its current form in 2004 (with corporate lineage traced to 1985), the company produces abrasive discs in diameters from 100mm to 450mm and thicknesses from 1.0mm to 8.0mm, using aluminum oxide (A-series) for steel, aluminum zirconium (AZ-series) for stainless steel/INOX, and silicon carbide (C-series) for stone and concrete. All products are DIN EN 12413 and DIN EN 13236 certified and manufactured under ISO 9001 quality management, with the proprietary SQ (Safe Quality) mark indicating continuous batch testing.

The business operates a B2B-only, indirect-sales model: Kedas sells exclusively in large CIF-priced batches to a global network of national distributors, with a minimum order quantity of approximately EUR 10,000 for start-up distributors and exclusivity reserved for partners guaranteeing EUR 250,000 in annual turnover. One exclusive distributor is appointed per country to eliminate intra-brand competition. End-customer relationships reside entirely with the distributor channel across approximately 28 countries; Dubai serves as the Export Headquarters for international operations alongside the Frankfurt registered seat.

The company is privately held by Managing Director Dr. S. Radwan, with no venture capital, private equity, or parent company affiliation disclosed. Marketing is conducted through the International Hardware Fair in Cologne and a TikTok channel (@kedas.group); the company claims more than 1 million end users worldwide. Revenue, headcount (reported only as 11-50), and customer concentration metrics are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Kedas

Legal name

KEDAS GMBH

Website

https://kedasgroup.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kedas GmbH is a Frankfurt-based German manufacturer of professional resin-bonded cutting and grinding discs and diamond blades, sold exclusively through one exclusive national distributor per country across approximately 28 markets worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cutting and Grinding Disc Sales: Kedas manufactures and sells professional resin bonded cutting and grinding discs. The company sells only large batches to distributors, with a recommended minimum order quantity of approx. EUR 10,000 for start-up distributors. CIF pricing includes transportation to port of destination.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Kedas manufactures and globally distributes professional resin bonded cutting and grinding discs for industrial use across steel, stainless steel (INOX), stone, marble, and concrete. The product range covers disc diameters from 100mm to 450mm and thicknesses from 1.0mm to 8.0mm, with abrasive formulations tailored by base material. Sales are conducted exclusively through a one-distributor-per-country channel model rather than direct to end users.

Product overview

Kedas Group is a German manufacturer of professional cutting and grinding discs, offering a comprehensive portfolio of resin bonded abrasive products. The product range consists of two main categories: Cutting Discs (including Stainless Steel/INOX, Steel/Metal, and Stone/Marble variants) and Grinding Discs (Stainless Steel and Steel/Metal variants). Named products include the A 24 PLUS T-BF and C 30 PLUS T-BF series for steel/metal applications, and the AZ series (AZ 24, AZ 36, AZ 46, AZ 60 P-BF INOX) specifically formulated for stainless steel and INOX applications. All products feature resin bonded technology with various abrasive agents: Aluminum Oxide (marked with 'A') for steel, Aluminum Zirconium (marked with 'AZ') for INOX, and Silicon Carbide (marked with 'C') for stone/concrete. The discs are manufactured in standard sizes from 100mm to 450mm diameter, with thickness ranging from 1.0mm to 8.0mm.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cutting Discs - Stainless Steel (INOX) Resin bonded cutting discs formulated for stainless steel (INOX), offering fast cutting with extended service life and clean, contamination-free cuts. Sold in standard diameter/thickness variants (e.g., AZ 24 / AZ 36 / AZ 46 / AZ 60 P-BF INOX SKUs).
• Cutting Discs - Steel/Metal Resin bonded cutting discs built on Aluminum Oxide (A-series) abrasive, designed for professional steel and metal cutting with extremely fast cut speed and very long service life (e.g., A 24 PLUS T-BF SKU).
• Cutting Discs - Stone/Marble Resin bonded cutting discs formulated for stone, marble, and concrete applications, using Silicon Carbide abrasive compounds tuned to mineral substrates.
• Grinding Discs - Stainless Steel Resin bonded grinding discs specifically formulated for stainless steel/INOX, providing high stock removal with consistent performance and no surface discoloration or contamination.
• Grinding Discs - Steel/Metal Resin bonded grinding discs (Aluminum Oxide based, e.g., A 30 PLUS T-BF and C 30 PLUS T-BF SKUs) tuned for aggressive grinding of steel, with very high stock removal and very long service life.

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Global Distributor NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKedas operates through a network of national distributors globally. The company follows a strict policy of focusing on one single partner per country, ensuring that all support and attention is concentrated on one partner to maximize sales volumes and revenue. Exclusive distribution agreements are available for partners guaranteeing EUR 250,000 annual turnover.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tyrolit: Tyrolit is an Austrian manufacturer of abrasive tools, cutting discs, and grinding wheels. It is part of the Swarovski Group and competes directly with Kedas in metal, stone, and INOX cutting applications globally.
• SAIT Abrasivi: SAIT is an Italian manufacturer of resin bonded cutting and grinding discs serving metal, stone, and construction markets. It is a comparable European mid-sized abrasive specialist competing in similar channels to Kedas.
• DeWalt (Stanley Black & Decker): DeWalt sells a full range of cutting and grinding discs alongside its power tools, including the XR and INOX lines. It is a direct competitor to Kedas in the professional metalworking and construction channels globally.
• Pferd: Pferd (August Rüggeberg) is a German manufacturer of cutting, grinding, and surface conditioning tools. It overlaps directly with Kedas's resin bonded disc range and shares the German-made, professional-channel positioning.
• Rhodius Abrasives: Rhodius is a German manufacturer of cutting and grinding discs serving metalworking and construction end users. It competes head-to-head with Kedas in the same professional channels and product categories.
• Klingspor: Klingspor is a family-owned German manufacturer of coated abrasives, cutting discs, and grinding wheels. Like Kedas, it serves professional metalworking and construction end users globally with a 'Made in Germany' value proposition, making it the closest direct comparable in size, geography, and product mix.
• Walter Surface Technologies: Walter Surface Technologies is a North American manufacturer of metalworking abrasives, cutting wheels, and grinding discs. It targets similar professional end users as Kedas and overlaps in steel and INOX product categories.
• Bosch Professional Accessories: Bosch manufactures its own Best for Metal and Expert for INOX cutting and grinding disc lines, sold alongside its power tools. It directly overlaps Kedas's product range and benefits from Bosch's powerful global brand.

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain Norton Abrasives: Norton is one of the world's largest abrasive manufacturers, part of Saint-Gobain. It offers a much broader portfolio (bonded, coated, non-woven) but competes directly with Kedas in cutting and grinding discs for metal and stone.
• 3M Abrasive Systems: 3M's Abrasive Systems division sells cutting and grinding discs as part of a vast industrial portfolio. It is a global incumbent competitor to Kedas, though 3M's abrasives are only a small fraction of its overall business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• TikToktiktok.com/@kedas.group
• Facebookfacebook.com/KedasGroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kedas-gmbh

Compliance3 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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