KEM

What KEM does

KEM (KEM Flow Measurement GmbH) is a German industrial flow measurement technology manufacturer founded in 1965 and headquartered in Karlsfeld, Germany. The company designs and produces mass flow meters (including Coriolis-based instruments), mechanical flow meters, and complementary electronics such as pickups, amplifiers, and evaluation electronics. Its core technology platforms include the ECO electronics for mechanical meters and the TCA electronics for Coriolis mass flow meters, unified under the KEM PCT (Product Configuration Tool) software that handles configuration, diagnostics, and maintenance across the product portfolio. The company operates as a subsidiary of TASI Group, a diversified industrial measurement conglomerate.

KEM runs a B2B sales-led go-to-market targeting industrial customers worldwide, with direct enterprise sales supported by a customer login/account system, a product finder tool, and after-sales calibration services. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of flow measurement instruments, with sustainable support and in-house calibration providing recurring revenue opportunities. The company maintains a high vertical range of manufacture, controlling all design and production processes in-house at its German facility, and emphasizes "Made in Germany" quality standards. Application breadth spans chemical coating, 2K painting, adhesive bonding (including E-battery and rotor blade bonding), chemical injection, and odorization.

The company is privately held as a GmbH, with no disclosed funding rounds or public ownership. Notable recent strategic activity includes the 2026 acquisition of Aw-Lake and the launch of newer-generation products like the TCA 1000 transmitter and the KEM PCT unified software platform. No AI/ML capabilities, digital subscription products, or recurring software revenue streams are indicated in the available data.

Name

KEM

Legal name

KEM Flow Measurement GmbH

Website

https://kem-kueppers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

KEM Flow Measurement GmbH is a German manufacturer of mass and mechanical flow meters plus electronics, serving industrial customers worldwide with direct B2B sales as a subsidiary of TASI Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Karlsfeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flow Measurement Hardware Sales: KEM generates revenue through the sale of flow measurement instruments including mass flow meters, mechanical flow meters, pickups, amplifiers, and evaluation electronics. The company operates as an independent manufacturer with complete control over design and manufacturing, selling products directly to industrial customers worldwide. Sustainable support and after-sales service including calibration services provide additional revenue opportunities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KEM manufactures and distributes mass (Coriolis) and mechanical flow meters, along with pickups, amplifiers, evaluation electronics, and related accessories for industrial flow measurement applications. The product portfolio is complemented by the KEM PCT (Product Configuration Tool) software for unified configuration, diagnostics, and maintenance across all KEM electronics platforms (ECO and TCA). The company sells these measurement instruments directly to industrial customers worldwide, with customization and in-house calibration as core service offerings.

Product overview

KEM offers a comprehensive portfolio of flow measurement technology as a single unified product platform. The core offerings include Mass Flow Meters and Mechanical Flow Meters, complemented by TCA 1000 Coriolis transmitter electronics and ECO electronics for mechanical meters. The KEM PCT (Product Configuration Tool) software provides unified configuration, diagnostics, and maintenance across all KEM electronics within a single intuitive interface. Additional accessories include pickups, amplifiers, and evaluation electronics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TCA 1000 Transmitter Coriolis mass flow meter transmitter/electronics with state-of-the-art technology, robust design, and first-class performance for maximum efficiency and unsurpassed accuracy in industrial flow measurement.
• Mass Flow Meters Coriolis mass flow measuring instruments for measuring mass flow rates with high precision and quality, suitable for diverse industrial applications.
• Mechanical Flow Meters Mechanical flow measuring devices for various industrial applications, paired with ECO electronics for reliable operation and measurement.
• Pickups, Amplifiers, Evaluation Electronics and Additional Accessories Supplementary components for KEM flow measurement systems, including pickups, amplifiers, evaluation electronics, and accessories, sold as a standalone assortment to complement flow meters and transmitters.
• KEM PCT (Product Configuration Tool) Central software platform for unified configuration, diagnostics, and maintenance of all KEM electronics, unifying mechanical flow meters with ECO electronics and Coriolis mass flow meters with TCA electronics within a single intuitive interface.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TASI GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKEM Flow Measurement GmbH is part of the TASI Group, indicating a parent-subsidiary relationship. This partnership provides KEM with access to a broader industrial measurement and instrumentation portfolio while maintaining its specialized focus on flow measurement technology.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Endress+Hauser: Global leader in industrial process measurement, with Promass and other Coriolis mass flow meters plus a broad flow portfolio directly overlapping KEM's TCA and mechanical flow meter offerings. Endress+Hauser is the most cited competitor in industrial flow measurement worldwide.
• KROHNE: German-headquartered specialist in industrial process measurement, including Coriolis, electromagnetic, and mechanical flow meters. KROHNE's product breadth, German manufacturing base, and target customers (chemicals, oil & gas, water) make it a highly comparable direct peer to KEM.
• Bronkhorst: Dutch specialist in low-flow Coriolis and thermal mass flow meters for industrial and laboratory applications. Comparable as a focused mass flow meter specialist with proprietary electronics and a similar niche/mid-market positioning relative to KEM.
• AW-Lake: US-based manufacturer of positive displacement and other flow measurement products, now a KEM subsidiary following the 2026 acquisition. Directly comparable prior to the deal as a niche flow meter specialist serving overlapping industrial customer use cases.

Broad incumbents

• Yokogawa Electric: Japanese industrial automation major with a Rotamass Coriolis mass flow meter line and a broad process instrumentation portfolio. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving similar industrial process customers, with deeper global service infrastructure than KEM.
• Emerson (Rosemount): Rosemount's Micro Motion line is the dominant global brand in Coriolis mass flow measurement, and Emerson bundles flow into a much larger automation portfolio. As a broad incumbent with overlapping flow products, Emerson represents the largest competitive benchmark for KEM.
• ABB Measurement & Analytics: ABB offers CoriolisMaster and other mass/volume flow meters within a broad measurement and analytics portfolio. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping flow products and global service coverage, targeting similar industrial process customers.
• Siemens (Process Instrumentation): Siemens offers Sitrans flow meters (Coriolis, electromagnetic, ultrasonic) as part of its broader automation and digitalization stack. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose flow products compete for the same industrial customer budgets as KEM, bundled into larger automation sales.

Emerging players

• Malema Sensors: US-based niche manufacturer of Coriolis and ultrasonic flow meters for high-purity and process applications. Comparable as a smaller specialist with overlapping product categories and similar targeted use cases in chemical and semiconductor process flows.

Regional players

• Bopp & Reuther Messtechnik: German measurement technology manufacturer with flow meter offerings for industrial and oil & gas applications. Comparable as a regional German peer with a similar focus on industrial flow measurement and a 'Made in Germany' manufacturing positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

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