KRUPPS

What KRUPPS does

Krupps S.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer of professional warewashing equipment for the HoReCa (Hotels, Restaurants, Cafés) sector, headquartered in Padova, Italy, and operating since 1965. The company sells a comprehensive product portfolio spanning glasswashers, undercounter dishwashers, hood-type pass-through dishwashers, universal warewashers, and rack conveyor dishwashers, organized under six product lines (KERA, ELITECH, SOFT, KORAL, ADVANCE, EVOLUTION) with regional variants for North America. Its technical differentiation centers on proprietary systems — the Acquatech System (Break Tank + Rinse Pump for constant temperature and pressure), iKloud (Wi-Fi remote monitoring), UNIKO (touchscreen interface with self-diagnosis), THERMOLABEL (HACCP-aligned temperature verification), and energy features such as START&STOP DELAY and THERMOSTART — supported by EN IEC 63136:2019 and DIN10534 compliance certifications.

The business model is hardware-led, with revenue primarily generated from professional dishwasher sales, complemented by after-sales technical support through an authorized service center network and consumables (Krupps detergents and rinse aids). Pricing is quote-based via direct enterprise sales rather than disclosed publicly. Go-to-market is multi-channel: direct sales in Italy and the UK, regional distributors across Spain, Germany, Greece, and Argentina, dedicated North America distribution for ELITECH and KORAL product lines, and recurring international trade show presence (HOST Milano, SIGEP, HRC, Hostelco, INTERNORGA, HORECA, Hotelga). The company maintains 51-100 employees and was acquired by the TNK Group in November 2025, transitioning from independent operation to subsidiary status. Customer segments are primarily fragmented across bars, cafés, restaurants, hotels, catering operations, and institutional kitchens, with the notable enterprise case study of Cook Medical in the healthcare/medical vertical.

Name

KRUPPS

Legal name

Krupps S.r.l.

Website

https://krupps.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Krupps S.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer, founded in 1965 and headquartered in Padova, of professional warewashing systems (glasswashers, dishwashers, and conveyor units) for the HoReCa sector, augmented by proprietary iKloud connectivity and UNIKO touchscreen technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Padova

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Dishwasher Sales: Sale of professional warewashing equipment including glasswashers, undercounter dishwashers, pass-through hood-type dishwashers, warewashers, and rack conveyor dishwashers. Product lines include KERA, ELITECH, SOFT, KORAL, ADVANCE, and EVOLUTION ranges.
2. Technical Support and Maintenance Services: After-sales technical assistance through authorized service centers. Remote diagnostics via iKloud enables real-time support and parameter adjustments.
3. Detergents and Consumables: Supply of specialized detergents and rinse aids designed for Krupps dishwashers, complementing the hardware offering.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

KRUPPS designs, manufactures, and sells professional commercial warewashing equipment for the HoReCa sector, including glasswashers, undercounter dishwashers, hood-type pass-through dishwashers, rack conveyor dishwashers, and dedicated warewashers. The offering is organized into six product lines (KERA, ELITECH, SOFT, KORAL, ADVANCE, EVOLUTION) with proprietary smart connectivity (iKloud, UNIKO), water-quality systems (Acquatech, SO3000K reverse osmosis), HACCP-aligned temperature verification, and a consumables and after-sales technical service program.

Product overview

KRUPPS is an Italian manufacturer of professional warewashing systems for the hospitality industry (HoReCa), in operation since 1965. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized around product types (glasswashers, undercounter dishwashers, hood-type/pass-through dishwashers, warewashers, and rack conveyor dishwashers) and multiple product lines (KERA, ELITECH, SOFT, KORAL, ADVANCE, EVOLUTION). The portfolio is augmented by smart technologies including UNIKO (touchscreen display with 20 washing cycles and self-diagnosis), iKloud (Wi-Fi remote control), and digital services (myKrupps, Krupps Remote Control, Kleancode, Klean Control). The ELITECH line features the proprietary Acquatech System with Break Tank and Rinse Pump technology. Products are designed for restaurants, bars, hotels, and catering operations, with specific North America variants for that market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KERA: Range of professional warewashing products featuring design and performance characteristics.
• UNIKO
• IKLOUD
• ELITECH
• SOFT
• KORAL
• ADVANCE
• EVOLUTION
• KLEAN LAB
• Kleancode
• Klean Control
• MyKrupps
• Krupps Remote Control

Products and services

• KERA Range Premium professional warewashing product line featuring modern design, high performance, and models ranging from undercounter units to high-productivity configurations for HoReCa operations.
• ELITECH Range Professional warewashing product line integrated with the Acquatech System (Break Tank + Rinse Pump) for constant water temperature, pressure, and flow; tested to DIN10534 standards for bacterial elimination. Includes variants for the North American market.
• SOFT Range Professional warewashing product line with washing programs optimized for delicate items such as glassware and fine tableware in HoReCa service.
• KORAL Range
• ADVANCE Range Professional high-performance cube-type dishwashing product line for HoReCa and institutional operators requiring compact, high-throughput cleaning.
• EVOLUTION Range Professional warewashing product line representing the evolved state of Krupps commercial warewashing technology for HoReCa and institutional buyers.
• SO3000K Reverse Osmosis System
• Krupps Detergents and Rinse Aids Specialized consumable detergents and rinse aids formulated for use with Krupps commercial dishwashers to optimize wash performance and finish quality.
• Technical Support and Maintenance Services After-sales professional technical support, maintenance, and repair services for installed Krupps warewashing equipment, delivered through a network of authorized service centers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Eliminates over 99% of bacteria
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TNK GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Krupps joined the TNK Group as part of a new chapter in the company's journey, announced November 2025.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ali Group: Italian-headquartered global foodservice equipment group and parent of multiple dishwasher brands including Jackson, CMA Dishmachines, and Metos — the largest competitive consolidator in commercial warewashing, against whom Krupps/TNK Group must position.
• Electrolux Professional: Global broad-line commercial foodservice and laundry equipment manufacturer that includes commercial dishwashing as part of a much wider portfolio, competing with Krupps at the larger-account end of HoReCa.
• Hobart: US-headquartered global leader in commercial foodservice equipment offering a comprehensive commercial dishwasher line as part of a broader cooking, food prep, and warewashing portfolio, the dominant incumbent against which Krupps competes in North America.

Direct peers

• CMA Dishmachines: US commercial dishwasher manufacturer offering undercounter, conveyor, and glasswashers targeting HoReCa with comparable size and product focus — direct overlap with Krupps across the full dishwasher type range.
• Winterhalter: German manufacturer of professional dishwashing systems for the HoReCa sector with the closest product range to Krupps, including glasswashers, undercounter, hood-type, and rack conveyor systems, plus global distribution focus on professional kitchens.
• Meiko: German manufacturer of commercial warewashing technology serving hotels, restaurants, and catering operations with comparable product portfolio (glasswashers through flight-type systems) and engineering standards targeting the same HoReCa buyer.
• Classeq: UK-based manufacturer of commercial glasswashers and dishwashers for the hospitality sector, with comparable size, similar product range, and overlapping target market in UK and European HoReCa accounts.
• Jackson: US manufacturer of commercial dishwashers for the HoReCa sector, part of Ali Group, with comparable product specialization in glasswashers, undercounter, and conveyor dishwashers — the closest US-headquartered direct competitor to Krupps.

Regional players

• Fagor Industrial: Spanish manufacturer of commercial kitchen equipment including dishwashers, primarily serving European HoReCa — comparable regional positioning and product category to Krupps.
• Smeg Professional: Italian appliance manufacturer with a professional division offering commercial dishwashers and foodservice equipment, sharing Italian heritage and competing in Mediterranean markets with Krupps.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MyKrupps
• Facebookfacebook.com/MyKrupps
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/krupps
• Instagraminstagram.com/krupps_it

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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