K. Schulten

What K. Schulten does

K. Schulten GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held German industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1976 and headquartered in Emsbüren, Lower Saxony. The company designs and builds special-purpose machines for the window, door, facade, and roller shutter industries, with all production carried out in-house across its CNC, welding, and paint shops. Its product portfolio spans three main lines: Lifting Technology (KS Robot series of glass and material handling vehicles including standard and Offroad variants, KS Glasmax and KS Wiga lifts, KS BigFoot and KS GK light construction cranes, plus vacuum suction and transport systems); Test Engineering (test rigs for windows, curtain walling, burglary resistance, smoke tightness, pendulum impact, pull-push, and corner testing); and Manufacturing Machinery (KS AluKap Duo and other roller shutter locking machines, drilling and screwing machines, bending machines, underfloor saws, and strap guide milling machines). Core technology centers on SPS/PLC-based control, servo-driven electro linear cylinders, synchronized multi-head operation, and CE-conform safety design.

The business operates a direct field-sales model led by Sales Manager Jürgen Alsmeier, supplemented by a multi-language (German/English/French) website, a video library, downloadable brochures, and trade-publication case studies. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time capital equipment sales of both standard catalog machines and custom-built Sondermaschinen tailored to individual customer specifications, with pricing handled via non-binding quotations and multi-year contract cadence. Aftermarket revenue comes from spare parts, service, and a recently introduced TeamViewer-based remote maintenance offering (KS QuickSupport). Customer segments are enterprise manufacturers of windows and facades (primary), roller-shutter producers, and facade/glass installation companies, with named relationships including a 25-year partnership with By Michèl and a reference to Shanghai Critical Point. Managing partners Jörg Alsmeier and Horst Anker run the GmbH & Co. KG with no external investors indicated, and the firm currently posts active hiring across production, electrical, mechatronics, and field service roles.

Name

K. Schulten

Legal name

K. Schulten GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://ksschulten.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

K. Schulten is a German industrial machinery manufacturer (founded 1976, Emsbüren) building special-purpose equipment — lifting vehicles, test rigs, drilling/screwing machines, roller-shutter locking machines, and underfloor saws — for window, facade, and roller-shutter manufacturers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

NAICS

All Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (33399), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Hoists (Electric, Manual & Pneumatic) (IMAHAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty Utility & Maintenance Vehicle Manufacturing (Street Sweepers/Vacuum Trucks) (IMACAFAI)

Keywords

• Industrial machinery manufacturing
• Roller shutter machines
• Lifting technology cranes
• Window manufacturing equipment
• Custom special machines

Headquarters

HQ city

Emsbüren

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Machinery Sales: Sale of specialized industrial machinery including lifting technology, test engineering equipment, drilling/screwing machines, roller shutter machines, and custom special machines. The company manufactures standard product lines as well as custom-tailored machines based on individual customer requirements.
2. Custom Machine Development: Design and manufacture of special/custom machines (Sondermaschinen) tailored to specific customer requirements, representing a significant portion of their engineering business.
3. Spare Parts and Service: Spare parts supply and service/repair work including remote maintenance support via TeamViewer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

K. Schulten manufactures and sells specialized industrial machinery for the window, door, facade, and roller shutter industries, including KS Robot lifting and material handling vehicles, test engineering rigs, drilling and screwing machines, roller shutter locking machines (e.g., KS AluKap Duo), bending machines, underfloor saws, strap guide milling machines, and custom-engineered special machines (Sondermaschinen). All products are built in-house at the company's Emsbüren, Germany facility and sold via direct sales with associated spare parts and remote maintenance services.

Product overview

K. Schulten is a German machinery manufacturer specializing in special-purpose machines for the window, door, facade, and roller shutter industries. The company produces lifting technology (including the KS Robot series of glass handling vehicles), test engineering equipment (for windows, facades, and security testing), production machinery (drilling, screwing, bending, and roller shutter machines), and roller shutter technology. The product portfolio includes main lines: Lifting Technology (KS Robot lifting vehicles, lifts, cranes, transport systems), Test Engineering (testing rigs for quality assurance), and Manufacturing Machinery (roller shutter machines like the KS AluKap Duo, drilling/screwing machines, bending machines, underfloor saws). All products are constructed and produced in-house at the Emsbüren, Germany facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KS Robot: Lifting technology vehicles for glass and material handling
• KS AluKap Duo
• KS Test Rig
• KS Glasmax
• KS Wiga
• KS BigFoot
• KS LBM
• KS AluLight
• KS AluMat
• KS Ropam

Products and services

• KS Robot Series (Lifting and Assembly Vehicles) Lifting and assembly vehicles for glass, windows, and construction materials, sold to construction and facade installation companies. Includes standard models (KS Robot 280, 320, 400, 600, 1000, 1400), Offroad variants (350, 400, 600, 800, 900, 1025) for rough terrain, and specialized models such as KS Robot Lift, KS Rob 180, KS Rob 280 M, and KS Crane 600.
• Test Engineering Equipment (Prüftechnik) Testing rigs and equipment for windows, roller shutters, doors, facades, and security testing. Includes test rigs for windows, Euro CE compliance, curtain walling, burglary resistance, pendulum impact, smoke tightness, pull-push, and corner testing. Sold to window and facade manufacturers for quality assurance.
• Roller Shutter Locking Machines (Arretiermaschinen) Automated locking machines for aluminum roller shutter slats, including KS AluKap Duo, KS AluLight, KS AluMat, KS AluJunior, KS Ropam PC Touch, KS RopamLight, and KS Ropam Junior. Sold to roller shutter manufacturers for high-volume slat production.
• KS AluKap Duo Next-generation roller shutter locking machine with two sets of profile heads enabling processing of two different aluminum profiles with different cover widths without tool change. Features servo-controlled electro-linear cylinders for automatic profile cross-feed and PC-SPS control for fully automated production. Electrical connection: 3.5 kW, 400V, 50Hz, 16A; air consumption: 145 l/min; machine weight: 1,080 kg; shutter width: 500–3,500 mm.
• Drilling Machines CNC and automated drilling equipment for window and roller shutter production, including KS LBM ledge drilling machine, KS LBM Junior, drill machines for roller shutter bars, and drill machines for window fittings.
• Screwing Machines Automated screwing equipment for window fitting assembly, including machines for fitting mounting at profile bars, window corners, and window frames. Sold to window manufacturers.
• Bending Machines Bending equipment for PVC profiles, including the Bending Machine Premium model with various bending forms. Used by window and roller shutter manufacturers.
• Underfloor Saw (KS UFS) Heavy-duty underfloor saw for mass cuts of roller shutter profiles in aluminum and PVC. Features 760mm saw blade diameter, hydropneumatic saw blade feed, SPS control with touch display, and optional electronic width stop with servo motor. For rectangular profiles up to 210mm and triangular profiles up to 300mm cutting height. CE-conform.
• Strap Guide Milling Machine (KS GBF) Milling machine for creating guide grooves for belt passage in PVC roller shutter box components. Features 230V high-speed motor with electronic speed control (11,000–25,000 RPM), pneumatic clamping and milling feed, variable groove width (7–15mm), and CE compliance.
• Light Construction Cranes Lightweight construction cranes for material handling in construction settings, including KS BigFoot and KS GK models. Sold to facade construction and glass installation companies.
• Lifts and Scaffoldings Assembly and load lifts including KS Glasmax load lift and KS Wiga glass lift (with battery-powered KS Wiga Akku variant). Used for glass and material handling on construction sites.
• Transport Systems Material transport assistance equipment including KS ETH 200, KS ETH 800, KS EMT 100 transport aids, transport and working tables, transport trolleys, Tool Carrymate, and suction pads.
• Vacuum Suction Units Vacuum lifting devices for handling various materials including glass, windows, and construction elements.
• Roller Shutter Technology (Mounting and Box Components) Mounting and control devices, mounting devices for blinds, mounting tables, underfloor saws (KS UFS for XXL cuts), and strap guide milling machines (KS GBF) for roller shutter box components.
• Custom Special Machines (Sondermaschinen) Design and manufacture of tailor-made special machines (Sondermaschinen) built to individual customer requirements in the window, facade, and roller shutter production industries.

Quantifiable outcome

• Elimination of changeover time when processing two different aluminum profiles
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• By MichèlflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 202425-year partnership with By Michèl, a window manufacturer. The relationship began over 25 years ago when By Michèl invested in their first locking machine from KS Schulten, which remains in reliable operation. By Michèl recently invested in the next generation of production technology including the KS Reihenbohranlage LBM DB05 and new KS AluKap Duo. Sales Manager Jürgen Alsmeier maintains the relationship.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Haffner Maschinenbau: German specialist in machinery and automation for the window, door, and facade industry — directly comparable to KS's drilling, screwing, and Sondermaschinen offerings.
• FOM Industrie: Italian manufacturer of CNC machinery for aluminum and PVC profiles serving window, door, and facade producers — overlapping directly with KS's roller-shutter and window-production equipment.
• Stürtz Maschinenbau: German maker of window and door production machinery, including profile processing and welding systems — directly comparable to KS's drilling, screwing, and special-machine lines for window manufacturers.
• Wegoma GmbH: German producer of window manufacturing and welding machinery — directly comparable to KS's Sondermaschinen and drilling/screwing equipment for window manufacturers.
• Bohle GmbH: German specialist in glass handling, lifting, and processing equipment — directly comparable to KS Robot's glass/material-handling vehicles and lifting technology for facade installers.
• Elumatec AG: German manufacturer of machinery for aluminum, PVC, and steel processing in the window, door, and facade industry — the most direct comparable to K. Schulten's Sondermaschinen portfolio, including drilling, screwing, and profile-processing equipment.
• Tekna Group: Italian producer of automated machinery and assembly lines for window and door production — directly comparable to KS's automated roller-shutter locking and aluminum profile processing systems.
• Emmegi Group: Italian-based global leader in machinery for working aluminum, PVC, and light alloys for windows, doors, and curtain walls — closely comparable to KS's window-production machinery business across drilling, cutting, and assembly.
• Pressta-Eisele GmbH: German manufacturer of profile-processing and welding machinery for aluminum and PVC windows and doors — overlapping with KS's window-production equipment lines.
• Urban GmbH & Co. Maschinenbau KG: German maker of bending machines and profile-processing equipment for the window and facade industry — directly comparable to KS's Bending Machine Premium and related aluminum profile processing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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