KOH-I-NOOR
KOH-I-NOOR Mladá Vožice is a Czech privately held manufacturer of aerosol valves, actuators, caps, and nozzles, supplying global consumer-goods OEMs in personal care, home care, food, and hobby/DIY segments.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersMlada Vozice, Czechia
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What KOH-I-NOOR does
KOH-I-NOOR Mladá Vožice a.s. is a Czech-based, privately held manufacturer specializing in aerosol valves, actuators, caps, and associated plastic components. The company is registered as a joint-stock company (a.s.) in Mladá Vožice, Czech Republic, and operates production from a single integrated facility supported by mold-building, 3D printing, high-speed assembly, rapid prototyping, and an in-house testing laboratory. Its product range spans male and female valves, bag-on-valve (BOV) systems, ball, powder, and metering valves, plus a broad actuator portfolio (spray buttons, gel/foam actuators, twist-lock and cap-free designs) and a comprehensive nozzle catalog differentiated by spray characteristic. Stated annual capacity is 250 million male valves, 250 million female valves, and 50 million BOV units, complemented by a 4,000-pallet Class A+ warehouse, positioning the firm among the small group of global full-line aerosol valve suppliers that it benchmarks itself against (Coster, Lindal, Aptar).
The company's revenue model is B2B component sales to aerosol filling companies and consumer-goods manufacturers, with revenue derived from hardware sales of valves, actuators, and caps, supplemented by paid R&D, design, and technical/regulatory support services. Pricing is negotiated per contract under multi-year frameworks, with EXW (Mladá Vožice) delivery terms, 21-day invoice payment, and service rates published in Czech crowns (e.g., 920 CZK/hour for technicians). Distribution is direct enterprise sales supported by regional branches (notably KOH-I-NOOR Polska, established 2000) and global field-sales leadership recruited from Salvalco. End-segments served include home care, personal care, food, and hobby/DIY, with named enterprise customers including Beiersdorf, Procter & Gamble, Mentholatum, and Pharma-C-Food, and active geographic markets spanning Central/Eastern Europe, Thailand, the UAE, India, Australia, and the United States.
The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and pursues sustainability-led differentiation, including BOV foil recyclability technology developed with sister company Flexibau and internal scrap recycling into re-granulates. It markets a 'conscious consumption' positioning, supported by cap-free actuator designs that reduce material use per can and automated manufacturing that captures production data for quality assurance. Ownership is private with no disclosed institutional investors or external funding rounds; the entity appears to be self-financed, growing through reinvestment, with corporate history tracing through a 1982 founding (post-privatization separation from KIN Prague) and progressive automation and facility expansion through the 2000s to present.
KOH-I-NOOR firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- KOH-I-NOOR
- Legal name
- KOH-I-NOOR Mladá Vožice a.s.
- Website
- https://kohinoor.cz
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- KOH-I-NOOR Mladá Vožice is a Czech privately held manufacturer of aerosol valves, actuators, caps, and nozzles, supplying global consumer-goods OEMs in personal care, home care, food, and hobby/DIY segments.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
KOH-I-NOOR industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Aerosol Packaging Components
- akta.pro primary industry
- Aerosol & Pressurized Packaging (Cans, Valves, Actuators) (IMALAJAD)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Aerosol Valves, Actuators & Overcaps (IMALALAF)
Keywords
Where KOH-I-NOOR is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mlada Vozice
- HQ country
- Czechia
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
KOH-I-NOOR business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Aerosol Valve Sales: Manufacture and sale of aerosol valves including male valves, female valves, BOV (bag-on-valve) valves, and special valves. Sold as components to aerosol filling companies and consumer goods manufacturers.
- Aerosol Actuator and Accessory Sales: Manufacture and sale of aerosol actuators including spray buttons, spray actuators, gel and foam actuators, and caps. Components are sold to aerosol packaging companies.
- R&D and Technical Services: Research and development services including product concept, design, and testing services for customers. Technical support provided for product specification, development, and filling process consultation.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B component pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels7 records
KOH-I-NOOR product offering
Product offeringCore offering
KOH-I-NOOR manufactures and sells aerosol valves (male, female, bag-on-valve/BOV, ball, powder, and metering variants), aerosol actuators (spray buttons, spray actuators, gel and foam actuators, and cap-free actuators), aerosol caps, and nozzles. Components are sold B2B to aerosol filling companies and consumer goods manufacturers serving personal care, home care, food, and hobby/DIY segments. The company also provides R&D, design, prototyping, and technical/regulatory support services alongside its component manufacturing.
Product overview
KOH-I-NOOR Mladá Vožice is a manufacturer of aerosol valves, plastic accessories, and related components. The product portfolio centers on three core categories: aerosol valves (including BOV bag-on-valve, standard, ball valve, powder, and metering valves), aerosol actuators (spray buttons, spray actuators, gel/foam actuators, and specialty actuators), and caps. Supporting products include various nozzles (swirling, semi-swirling, non-swirling types) in different sizes and spray characteristics. The company also provides manufacturing capabilities (mold-building, 3D printing, high-speed assembly, rapid prototyping, in-house testing) and technical/regulatory support services. Products serve hobby/DIY, food, personal care, and home care segments. Capacity includes 250M male valves, 250M female valves, and 50M BOV units annually.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Aerosol Valves Comprehensive range of aerosol valves including male, female, bag-on-valve (BOV), ball valve, powder valve, and metering variants for continuous, metered, and position-independent dispensing across personal care, home care, food, and hobby/DIY applications.
- Bag-on-Valve (BOV) Valves Bag-on-valve technology that separates propellant from active ingredient inside a sealed bag, enabling near-100% product application, reduced propellant gas use, and lower preservative requirements; includes the AV07 male valve variant.
- Aerosol Actuators Spray buttons, spray actuators, gel and foam actuators, oil spray actuators, and specialty actuators designed for use with male and female aerosol valves across personal care, home care, food, and hobby/DIY segments.
- Dominica Cap-Free Spray Actuator Innovative cap-free spray actuator with ergonomic design that eliminates the need for a separate cap, reducing material use; compatible with 4.0mm male stem and available with a range of nozzle options.
- Rado Twist-Lock Actuator Innovative twist-lock actuator with a slider covering the nozzle to eliminate the need for a separate cap; 35mm diameter with 7.95mm contact height and 23mm total height, eco-friendly through reduced material use.
- Aerosol Caps Aerosol caps in 35mm, 45mm, 50mm, 52mm, and 53mm sizes designed to fit different can diameters and valve configurations.
- Aerosol Nozzles Range of nozzles including swirling (V1 and V2 series), semi-swirling (P1 and P2 series), and non-swirling (S1, S3, S4) variants with different outlet diameters and spray characteristics for fine mist, circular, oval, and directed jet applications, plus the Chamber Applicator three-part nozzle assembly.
- Manufacturing Capabilities and Capacity Contract manufacturing services with modern mold-building tools, 3D printing, high-speed automated assembly, rapid prototyping, and in-house microbiological and physicochemical testing; annual capacity of 250M male valves, 250M female valves, and 50M BOV valves supported by a Class A+ warehouse with 4,000 pallet positions.
- Technical and Regulatory Customer Support Technical support including product concept, design and specification assistance, on-site and remote consults on KOH-I-NOOR products and filling processes, plus regulatory support addressing local customer needs and international packaging and material restrictions.
- Research and Development Services R&D services emphasizing functionality, compatibility, and risk minimization for new aerosol valve and actuator concepts, designs, and testing in collaboration with customers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Nearly 100% product application with BOV technology
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use KOH-I-NOOR
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
KOH-I-NOOR technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
KOH-I-NOOR partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- FlexibaucoreFlexibau is a sister company of KOH-I-NOOR that collaborated on developing an innovative BOV (bag-on-valve) recyclability technology. Together they produced technology that recycles bag-on-valve foil, addressing the difficulty in recycling BOV materials and reducing waste disposal costs. This partnership reflects the company's sustainability strategy of 'conscious consumption.'
- KOH-I-NOOR PolskacoreKOH-I-NOOR Polska is the company's dedicated Polish branch established in April 2000, managed by Agata Jura. The branch handles sales, warehousing, and customer support for the Polish market, maintaining customer loyalty above 93% over five years. It operates as an integral part of the KOH-I-NOOR group with full integration with headquarters in Czech Republic.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
KOH-I-NOOR competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- AptarGroup: US-listed global dispensing and packaging giant serving beauty, personal care, home care, and pharma with a much broader product portfolio (pumps, closures, valves, plus drug delivery). Named by KOH-I-NOOR as one of the industry giants to compete with, but operates at significantly greater scale and scope.
- Albéa Group: Global beauty and personal care packaging supplier offering pumps, dispensers, and aerosol components. Adjacent competitor serving many of the same personal care and home care customers, but with a much wider product portfolio beyond aerosol valves.
- Reboul Groupe: French manufacturer of metal packaging including aerosol cans, caps, and valves. Overlaps with KOH-I-NOOR on caps and valve components but is broader in scope (full aerosol can systems) and larger in European scale.
Direct peers
- Coster Group: Italian-headquartered global manufacturer of aerosol valves, actuators, and spray pumps. Direct competitor in the same product categories serving personal care, home care, and pharmaceutical customers; explicitly named by KOH-I-NOOR as an industry benchmark.
- Lindal Group: German family-owned manufacturer of aerosol valves, actuators, and BOV technology. Direct competitor in identical product categories; was displaced by KOH-I-NOOR at Pharma-C-Food, demonstrating overlapping customer targeting.
- Summit Packaging Systems: US-based manufacturer of aerosol valves, actuators, and BOV systems. Direct competitor in identical product categories with comparable focus on personal care, home care, and food applications.
- Salvalco: UK-based innovator in aerosol valve technology, including alternative propellant solutions. Direct competitor with overlapping customer base (Beiersdorf, Mentholatum, P&G); KOH-I-NOOR hired Salvalco's former Global Sales Manager to accelerate its own expansion.
- Precision Valve Corporation: US-based global manufacturer of aerosol valves and actuators with multi-decade presence. Direct competitor in the same BOV, metering, and standard valve categories, serving overlapping FMCG and personal care customers.
Regional players
- Mitani Valve Co. Japanese manufacturer of aerosol valves and pumps with strong presence across Asia. Comparable in product offering (aerosol valves, actuators) but primarily serves the Japanese and broader Asian markets rather than competing directly in Europe.
Emerging players
- DS Containers: US manufacturer focused on BOV bag-on-valve packaging and aerosol cans. Partial overlap with KOH-I-NOOR's BOV valve offering, but extends into the can and complete-packaging layer, making it an adjacent rather than pure valve competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
KOH-I-NOOR social profiles
Digital presenceKOH-I-NOOR compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
KOH-I-NOOR financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
KOH-I-NOOR leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
KOH-I-NOOR subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
KOH-I-NOOR funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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KOH-I-NOOR M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about KOH-I-NOOR
What does KOH-I-NOOR do?
KOH-I-NOOR manufactures and sells aerosol valves (male, female, bag-on-valve/BOV, ball, powder, and metering variants), aerosol actuators (spray buttons, spray actuators, gel and foam actuators, and cap-free actuators), aerosol caps, and nozzles. Components are sold B2B to aerosol filling companies and consumer goods manufacturers serving personal care, home care, food, and hobby/DIY segments. The company also provides R&D, design, prototyping, and technical/regulatory support services alongside its component manufacturing.
Is KOH-I-NOOR a public or private company?
KOH-I-NOOR is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was KOH-I-NOOR founded?
KOH-I-NOOR was founded in 1982. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is KOH-I-NOOR based?
KOH-I-NOOR is headquartered in Mlada Vozice, Czechia, in the Europe region.
How does KOH-I-NOOR make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Aerosol Valve Sales are the primary driver. The others are aerosol Actuator and Accessory Sales and R&D and Technical Services.
Who are KOH-I-NOOR's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are AptarGroup, Albéa Group and Reboul Groupe. Direct peers are Coster Group, Lindal Group, Summit Packaging Systems, Salvalco and Precision Valve Corporation. Mitani Valve Co. is listed as a regional player. DS Containers is listed as an emerging player.
Does KOH-I-NOOR have an API?
No public API is recorded for KOH-I-NOOR.
What industry is KOH-I-NOOR in?
KOH-I-NOOR's product category is Aerosol Packaging Components. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMALAJAD, Aerosol & Pressurized Packaging (Cans, Valves, Actuators), with a secondary code of IMALALAF, Aerosol Valves, Actuators & Overcaps.