KID

What KID does

KID GmbH Anlagenbau is a privately held, family-owned industrial plant engineering firm headquartered in Bad Hersfeld, Germany. Founded on October 1, 1997, the company continues an installation tradition originally established by Armin Wabnitz in 1970. It operates four interconnected service lines: installation of granulate conveying systems (Granulatförderanlagen) for plastics processing — including cleanroom-capable variants for food and medical technology — structural fire protection (Bautechnischer Brandschutz) using premium branded systems from HILTI, Würth, Knauf, and Promat with HILTI-documented QR-code records; surface technology plant assembly (Oberflächentechnik) covering painting, powder coating, pretreatment, conveyor, and robotic positioning; and blown film extrusion plant installation (Blasfolien-Extrusion) including transport, positioning, mounting under safety regulations, commissioning, and customer training.

The firm employs approximately 25 skilled workers, several of whom have been with the company up to 40 years, supporting pipe routing, system positioning, and full lifecycle project execution from transport inspection through commissioning, training, and maintenance. Its go-to-market is sales-led and direct: project-based B2B engagements with industrial manufacturers, primarily in Germany with capability for plant relocations across Europe. Pricing is custom, quote-based, and tied to project scope, with multi-year contract cadence. Revenue is generated as professional services fees for installation, commissioning, modernization, demolition, and relocation work.

Operationally, the company is led by managing director Andrea von Keitz (since 1997) with operational management shared by Bruno Wabnitz and Enrico König following founder Armin Wabnitz's retirement on December 31, 2018. The company maintains a German-language website (kidgmbh.de) as its primary marketing channel and is GDPR-compliant. No public revenue, funding rounds, parent company, subsidiaries, patents, or formal awards are disclosed.

Name

KID

Legal name

KID GmbH Anlagenbau

Website

https://kidgmbh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KID GmbH Anlagenbau is a family-owned German plant engineering firm in Bad Hersfeld that installs granulate conveying, fire protection, surface technology, and blown film extrusion systems for industrial manufacturers, primarily in Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Hersfeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Plant Installation and Assembly Services: The company generates revenue through project-based installation and assembly services for industrial plants. This includes granulate conveying systems, fire protection systems, surface technology plants, and extrusion systems. Revenue is earned through one-time project fees for complete installation, commissioning, and service/maintenance work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

KID GmbH Anlagenbau is a German plant engineering firm that specializes in the installation, assembly, and commissioning of industrial production systems. Its core offerings span four areas: granulate conveying systems for plastics processing, structural fire protection installations, surface treatment plant assembly (painting, powder coating, pretreatment), and blown film extrusion plant setup. The company delivers customized on-site project execution including positioning, pipe routing, mounting, commissioning, and customer training.

Product overview

KID GmbH Anlagenbau is a plant construction company offering industrial installation and montage services across four interconnected product areas: Granulatförderanlagen (granulate conveying systems) for transporting plastic granules in manufacturing, Oberflächentechnik (surface technology) for painting and powder coating plants, Brandschutz (structural fire protection) using premium brands like HILTI and Würth, and Blasfolien-Extrusion (blown film extrusion) for plastic film production equipment. The company operates as a unified service provider with expertise in installation, commissioning, and maintenance of industrial production systems primarily for the plastics processing industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Granulate Conveying Systems (Granulatförderanlagen) Industrial systems for transporting and conveying plastic granules within manufacturing facilities, including component positioning, pipe routing, installation, commissioning, customer training, and ongoing service and maintenance. Available for food and medical technology applications in cleanrooms with high hygiene requirements. Targeted at plastics processing manufacturers.
• Structural Fire Protection (Bautechnischer Brandschutz) Installation and documentation of structural fire protection systems using premium brands including HILTI, Würth, Knauf, and Promat. Services cover mounting of barrier systems, fire dampers, fire doors, fire walls, cable tray systems, fire protection channels, and building component joints. Includes professional documentation via HILTI software and a QR code identification system. Targeted at industrial facilities with fire safety compliance needs.
• Surface Technology Systems (Oberflächentechnik) Installation, disassembly, and precision alignment services for surface treatment systems including painting plants, powder coating plants, pretreatment plants, conveyor systems, and plant components. Also includes robot positioning, mounting, and fixation services. Targeted at manufacturers operating or building surface finishing plants.
• Blown Film Extrusion Installation (Blasfolien-Extrusion) Full-service support for blown film extrusion systems from delivery to commissioning. Services include unloading from transport vehicles, transport to installation site, positioning, mounting under compliance with safety standards, commissioning, and customer training. Targeted at plastic film producers establishing or modernizing blown film extrusion plants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Some workers have contributed for up to 40 years, ensuring sustained quality and competence

Segments4 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.

• Various Plant Engineering CompaniesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKID GmbH maintains valuable partnerships and successful cooperations with companies in plant engineering, offering jointly innovative industrial solutions and first-class services. However, no specific partner companies are named on their website.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ENGIE Deutschland GmbH: ENGIE Deutschland provides industrial services including technical facility management, plant construction, and energy-efficiency solutions for industrial customers. Comparable to KID in serving manufacturing clients but at significantly larger scale and across a broader service portfolio.
• Dürr AG: Dürr is a global leader in painting and surface finishing technology serving automotive, industrial, and plastics customers. Comparable to KID's surface technology systems business in customer base, though Dürr manufactures the equipment whereas KID installs third-party systems.
• Bilfinger SE: Bilfinger is a major German industrial services provider offering plant engineering, maintenance, and construction services across process industries including chemicals and plastics. While significantly larger and broader than KID, it competes for similar industrial installation contracts in the German market.
• GEA Group AG: GEA Group provides plant engineering and equipment for food, dairy, and related process industries. Adjacent to KID's plastics-processing plant installation business, with overlapping customers in industrial production environments and similar plant commissioning workflows.
• WISAG Industrie Service Holding GmbH: WISAG is one of Germany's largest industrial service groups offering plant construction, maintenance, and technical services to manufacturing customers. Overlaps with KID in plant installation services but operates across many industries at much greater scale.

Direct peers

• svt Brandschutz GmbH: svt is a leading German fire protection specialist providing installation, documentation, and consulting for industrial and building fire protection. Directly comparable to KID's structural fire protection service line, though at a larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Minimax GmbH & Co. KG: Minimax is a major German fire protection systems provider offering installation, service, and maintenance for industrial fire protection. Comparable to KID in the fire protection domain, though Minimax also manufactures detection and suppression systems in-house.
• Wagner Group GmbH: Wagner Group provides fire detection and extinguishing systems for industrial and commercial applications globally. Comparable to KID in fire protection, though Wagner is primarily an equipment manufacturer and integrator rather than a pure installation contractor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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

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