Karl Bachl

What Karl Bachl does

Karl Bachl GmbH & Co. KG is a private, family-owned construction and building materials group headquartered in Deching, Röhrnbach, Bavaria, Germany. Founded in 1926 as a brick maker (Mauerziegel), the company has grown into a multi-segment industrial conglomerate organized into seven operating areas: (1) Dämmtechnik Kunststoffe — insulation and plastics including EPS/Styropor, XPS/reXPS, Styrodur (acquired from BASF SE in January 2025), Perlit, PUR/PIR, Steinwolle, packaging and construction films, and molded EPS components; (2) Betonwerke Baustoffe — precast concrete foundations, columns, walls/facades, ceilings, roofs, stairs, balconies, bridge and infrastructure elements, transport concrete, and landscaping products; (3) Baudienstleistungen — asphalt, network, deep and road construction, bridge construction, concrete repair, high-rise construction, turnkey industrial/commercial buildings, and core drilling/cutting; (4) Bauelemente Fenster & Türen — windows and doors under the BAYERWALD brand plus PVC, PVC/aluminum, aluminum and aluminum-glass facade systems and fire protection elements; (5) Granitwerke — granite processing; (6) Projektentwicklung — real estate and land development; and (7) Mobilitätszentrum — Mercedes-Benz and KIA dealerships, a tire center, and a highway rest stop. Operations span 33 production sites and trading branches across 8 European countries (Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Croatia), with approximately 2,600 employees. Subsidiary structure includes Romplast (PE recycling), HAWE (building materials/trading), Hammerl (film production), thermodämm, and Karl Bachl Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH & Co. KG.

The group's core technology centers on insulation materials processing — expanded and extruded polystyrene (EPS, XPS, including recycled-content reEPS and reXPS), Styrodur high-performance XPS, Perlit, PUR/PIR foams, and Steinwolle mineral wool — complemented by a precast concrete product line with CSC-Gold certified production in Deching and Hengersberg. Closed-loop recycling systems collect EPS/XPS site waste in specialized bags for material recovery, while Romplast handles PE film recycling into rPE. The proprietary portfolio includes trademarks BAYERWALD (premium windows), Styrodur (in-licensed from BASF), reEPS, reXPS, ROMPLAST, neoTopDach, niveauTHERM, neoFond, neoStep, tecta-por, EPS Multipaneel, BL-Fix, and Vacuboard. Certification footprint spans ISO 9001, ISO 50001, AMS BAU, CSC-Gold, RAL, EUCEB, FiW, ÜGPU, Pure Life, GPH (Austria), Wien-Zert (Austria), VKF (Switzerland), SIA (Switzerland), REMADE (Italy), Ecobau (Switzerland), PEFC, REDcert², and EPD across multiple product lines.

Revenue is generated through project-based B2B sales of construction materials, precast concrete elements, and turnkey construction services to construction companies, building contractors, engineering firms, and public/private project developers, supplemented by retail channels including building materials dealers, the automotive dealerships, the tire center, and the rest stop. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The legal form is a GmbH & Co. KG (limited partnership) registered at Amtsgericht Passau (HRA 8008), with no parent company or external private equity or venture capital ownership identified. Managing Directors Walter Eibl and Michael Küblbeck lead operations under Karl Bachl as Chairman of the Advisory Board (Vorsitzender des Beirates).

Name

Karl Bachl

Legal name

Karl Bachl GmbH & Co KG

Website

https://www.bachl.de/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

KARL BACHL GmbH & CO KG manufactures and markets building materials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Materials

NAICS

Drywall and Insulation Contractors (238310), Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing (327331), Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811), Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Insulation & Air/Vapor Barrier Systems (Thermal, Acoustic, WRB/AVB) (IMAFAMAD)

Keywords

• Insulation materials manufacturing
• Precast concrete products
• Building construction services
• Windows and doors manufacturing
• Construction materials supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Röhrnbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insulation Materials (Dämmstoffe): EPS/Styropor, Styrodur, XPS, PUR/PIR, Perlit, Steinwolle insulation products for construction applications
2. Construction Services (Baudienstleistungen): Asphalt construction, bridge construction, concrete renovation, high-rise construction, turnkey construction, core drilling and concrete cutting
3. Precast Concrete (Betonfertigteile): Foundation systems, column systems, wall and facade systems, ceiling systems, roof systems, bridge and infrastructure elements
4. Building Elements (Bauelemente): Windows, house doors, sun and insect protection, aluminum-glass facades, fire protection elements, BAYERWALD brand windows and doors
5. Films and Packaging (Folien): Packaging films, construction films, PE recycling through Romplast subsidiary
6. Mobility Center (Mobilitätszentrum): Mercedes-Benz and KIA dealerships, tire center, rest stop operations
7. Granite Works (Granitwerke): Granite processing and products
8. Project Development (Projektentwicklung): Real estate and land development services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Karl Bachl manufactures and supplies building and construction materials including insulation products (EPS/Styropor, XPS/reXPS, Styrodur, PUR/PIR, Perlit, Steinwolle), precast concrete elements (foundations, columns, walls, facades, ceilings, roofs), BAYERWALD wood and aluminum windows and doors, aluminum-glass facades, fire protection elements, packaging and construction films, and granite products. The company also provides construction services (asphalt, bridge, road, concrete repair, turnkey construction, core drilling), real estate project development, and operates an automotive mobility center (Mercedes-Benz and KIA dealerships, tire center, rest stop).

Product overview

Karl Bachl is a diversified construction and building materials group founded in 1926, operating as a multi-product, multi-service industrial conglomerate. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into distinct business areas: (1) Dämmtechnik Kunststoffe — insulation and plastics including EPS/Styropor, XPS/reXPS, Styrodur (acquired 2025 from BASF), Perlit, PUR/PIR, Steinwolle, packaging/construction films, and molded EPS components; (2) Betonwerke Baustoffe — precast concrete products including foundation systems, column systems, wall/facade systems, ceiling systems, roof systems, stairs/podiums/balconies, bridge infrastructure, and landscaping materials; (3) Baudienstleistungen — construction services including asphalt/network/road construction, bridge building, concrete repair, high-rise construction, turnkey industrial buildings, and core drilling/cutting; (4) Bauelemente Fenster & Türen — windows and doors under the BAYERWALD brand plus aluminum/PVC windows, aluminum-glass facades, and fire protection elements; (5) Granitwerke — granite processing; (6) Projektentwicklung — real estate development; and (7) Mobilitätszentrum — automotive dealership (Mercedes-Benz, KIA), tire center, and rest stop. The company maintains operations across Germany and 7 European countries with approximately 2,600 employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BAYERWALD®: Windows and doors brand offering wood, aluminum-wood, and plastic windows and doors.

Products and services

• Insulation Materials (EPS/Styropor, XPS/reXPS, Styrodur, PUR/PIR, Perlit, Steinwolle) Thermal insulation materials covering EPS/Styropor expandable polystyrene boards, XPS/reXPS extruded polystyrene boards, Styrodur high-performance XPS, PUR/PIR polyurethane/polyisocyanurate, Perlit loose-fill volcanic granulate, and Steinwolle mineral wool. Used in flat roofs, pitched roofs, walls, floors, facades, perimeter and interior insulation for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Customers include construction companies, contractors, and individual homeowners via building materials retailers.
• Precast Concrete Elements Precast concrete products including foundation systems (socket, slit, hybrid, block, strip, basin foundations), column systems (socket columns up to 30+ meters, columns with integrated foundations up to 3.0x3.0 meters), wall and facade systems (solid walls, supporting walls, sandwich walls, base ledges, insulated solid walls, L-shaped retaining walls, architectural concrete facades), ceiling systems, roof systems, stairs, balconies, podiums, bridge and infrastructure elements, and energy sector precast elements. Used by construction companies and engineering firms.
• BAYERWALD Windows and Doors Premium windows and doors brand offering wood, wood/aluminum, and aluminum windows and doors manufactured with PEFC-certified wood from spruce, fir, and oak. Also includes PVC and PVC/aluminum composite windows, aluminum entrance doors, aluminum-glass facade systems, fire protection elements, sun and insect protection. Customers include residential and commercial construction projects and individual homeowners.
• Construction Services Construction services including asphalt construction, network construction, deep road construction, road construction, bridge construction, concrete repair and restoration, high-rise building construction, turnkey industrial and commercial construction, and core drilling and concrete cutting (hole sizes 25mm to 700mm diameter, cutting depths up to 500mm). Customers include construction companies, public infrastructure owners, and private developers.
• Packaging and Construction Films (Verpackungsfolien, Baufolien) Packaging films and construction films for industrial and building applications, with PE recycling options through the Romplast subsidiary. Used by industrial and construction customers requiring protective packaging and on-site building films.
• Custom-Molded EPS Components (Formteile aus EPS) Custom-molded EPS components for packaging and construction applications providing protection against contamination, damage, moisture, and temperature extremes. Used by industrial packaging customers and construction applications.
• Granite Products (Granitwerk)

Quantifiable outcome

• CSC-Gold certification achieved for concrete plants in Deching and Hengersberg

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BASF SEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Karl Bachl Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH & Co. KG acquired BASF SE's Styrodur XPS business in January 2025. This acquisition provides BACHL with access to established XPS technology, manufacturing capabilities, and market position in the extruded polystyrene insulation market.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain: Global leader in building materials with deep insulation (ISOVER) and construction products portfolios. Comparable because both supply a broad envelope of insulation and construction materials into European construction markets, though Saint-Gobain is vastly larger and globally diversified.
• Kingspan Group: High-performance insulation and building envelope solutions provider across Europe. Comparable because both target energy-efficient building envelopes with premium insulation products, though Kingspan is publicly listed and focused on rigid foam and insulated panels.
• Wienerberger: Austrian-headquartered building materials group producing bricks, roof, and facade systems. Comparable because both are family-origin European building materials groups with broad portfolios serving construction companies across DACH/CEE.
• Holcim: Global building materials leader with major concrete and aggregates operations. Comparable because both produce precast concrete products, ready-mix concrete, and serve infrastructure and commercial construction across Europe.

Direct peers

• Rockwool: Mineral wool insulation manufacturer with strong European presence. Comparable because both compete for insulation specification in residential and commercial building envelopes across DACH/CEE, though BACHL's portfolio is broader and includes EPS/XPS/PIR/perlite.
• Soprema: European specialist in waterproofing, insulation, and building envelope solutions. Comparable because both serve construction contractors with insulation and envelope systems across multiple European countries, with overlapping product categories.
• Recticel: European manufacturer of PIR/PUR and other insulation products. Comparable because both supply polyurethane-based insulation into European construction markets and compete for specification in energy-efficient building projects.
• REHAU: Family-owned polymer-based building products manufacturer including window systems and insulation. Comparable because both are family-driven European manufacturers producing PVC/aluminum window systems and polymer insulation under multiple brands.

Regional players

• HOCHTIEF: Large German-based construction services and infrastructure group. Comparable because both deliver turnkey construction services and infrastructure projects (bridges, roads, commercial buildings) in Germany and internationally.
• STRABAG: Austrian-headquartered construction services group with strong DACH/CEE presence. Comparable because both provide road construction, bridge construction, and turnkey building services across Central and Eastern Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance19 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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