Kutter

What Kutter does

Kutter is a German, 100% family-owned construction group founded in 1926 in Memmingen and now operated in its third and fourth generation of family stewardship, with approximately 2,000 employees distributed across multiple German locations and a network of 16+ subsidiaries. The company is organized into three core operating divisions: Road Construction & Civil Engineering (asphalt construction, paving, road and sewer construction, drainage and district heating lines), Building Construction (shell construction, turnkey construction, and project development for shopping centers, hotels, and residential complexes), and Milling Operations (standard, fine, and concrete milling, cold recycling, and specialized applications including rock, tunnel, rail, and indoor dust-controlled milling). Vertical integration is a defining structural feature: Kutter owns asphalt plants in Bad Wörishofen, Kaufering, and Woringen, in-house precast concrete and ready-mixed concrete production, and gravel and aggregate subsidiaries (BK Kies, Hebel Kieswerk), enabling internal quality control and supply independence across road and building projects.

Revenue is generated through professional services contracts and materials sales on a project-specific, quoted basis with multi-year contract cadences typical of public infrastructure and real estate development work. The go-to-market is direct, via regional branch offices and subsidiaries, supplemented by an interactive website service filter that routes customers to the appropriate group entity by location and business area. Customer segments are diversified across public infrastructure (municipalities for federal highways, cycle paths, sewer and drainage), commercial real estate developers (shopping centers, retail parks, hotels), residential developers, and private clients for paving and outdoor facilities. On May 1, 2023, the third-generation Groll family transitioned operational leadership to five external managing directors and formed a Supervisory Board, while concurrently merging subsidiary Riebel Generalunternehmer into the parent and winding down Kutter Umwelt & Recycling, signaling a deliberate consolidation phase under newly installed professional management.

Name

Kutter

Legal name

KUTTER GmbH & Co. KG Bauunternehmung

Website

https://kutter.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Kutter is a German family-owned construction group founded in 1926, operating approximately 2,000 employees across road and civil engineering, building construction, and nationwide milling divisions, serving municipalities, commercial real estate developers, and private clients through regional branches and subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering & Construction Services

NAICS

Construction (23), Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990), Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (2381), Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Asphalt Mixing & Paving Materials (Hot/Warm/Cold Mix, RAP/RAS Blends) (EUALAKAG)

Keywords

• Road construction services
• Civil engineering services
• Building construction
• Milling services
• Asphalt production

Headquarters

HQ city

Memmingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Road Construction & Civil Engineering Services: Core revenue stream including asphalt construction, paving, road and sewer construction. Services range from cycle paths and sidewalks to federal highways, including drainage systems and local/district heating lines.
2. Building Construction Services: Shell construction, turnkey construction, project development, and express construction services for commercial and residential projects.
3. Milling Services: Nationwide milling operations for asphalt, concrete, rock, and unbound minerals. Includes standard milling, fine milling, concrete milling, special applications, and recycling services.
4. Materials Production & Sales: Production and sale of building materials including asphalt, sand, gravel, precast concrete components, and ready-mixed concrete from company-owned plants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KUTTER is a family-owned German construction company operating three integrated divisions: Road Construction & Civil Engineering (asphalt construction, paving, road and sewer construction supported by own asphalt plants in Bad Wörishofen, Kaufering, and Woringen), Building Construction (shell, turnkey construction, and project development using in-house precast concrete components and ready-mixed concrete), and a nationwide Milling Operation (cold and fine milling of asphalt, concrete, rock, and unbound minerals plus recycling and specialized applications). With approximately 2,000 employees, the group also produces and sells building materials (asphalt, sand, gravel, precast concrete, ready-mixed concrete) and operates through a network of wholly-owned subsidiaries across Germany.

Product overview

KUTTER is a third- and fourth-generation family-owned construction company founded in 1926, operating as a medium-sized construction group throughout Germany with approximately 2,000 employees. The company offers an integrated portfolio of construction services organized into three core divisions: Building Construction (shell construction, turnkey construction, and project development using proprietary precast concrete components and ready-mixed concrete), Road Construction & Civil Engineering (asphalt construction, paving, road and sewer construction with own asphalt plants in Bad Wörishofen, Kaufering, and Woringen), and Milling Operations (cold and fine milling, concrete processing, recycling services, and specialized applications throughout Germany). The product portfolio is supported by in-house materials production including asphalt and concrete, sustainability initiatives marked by the Green Shovel certification, and the KUTTER Academy training program. The company operates through multiple subsidiaries across Germany and maintains flat hierarchies with short decision-making processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Green Shovel (Grüne Schaufel): Sustainability award marking projects that meet particularly high sustainability standards

Products and services

• Road Construction & Civil Engineering Comprehensive road and civil engineering services including asphalt construction, paving, road and sewer construction, drainage systems, and foundation work for municipalities, federal/state authorities, and commercial clients.
• Building Construction Building construction services covering shell construction, turnkey construction, project development, and Construction Express Service using proprietary precast concrete components and ready-mixed concrete for commercial and residential projects.
• Milling Operations Nationwide milling services for asphalt, concrete, rock, and unbound minerals using small, compact, and large high-performance milling machines with working widths from 35 cm to 3.80 m, including fine milling, concrete crushing, and special applications.
• Building Materials Production & Sales In-house production and sale of asphalt, sand, gravel, precast concrete components, and ready-mixed concrete from company-owned plants in Bad Wörishofen, Kaufering, and Woringen, with logistics fleet supporting 24-hour operations.
• Cold Recycling & Soil Stabilization In-situ and plant-based cold recycling using the WR 4200 cold recycler (Mixpaver) plus soil stabilization with lime, cement, or mixed binders to depths of 50 cm, enabling 100% reuse of base and surface courses.
• Project Development Full-service project development from land acquisition through site concepts, building permits, planning, construction, and distribution for shopping centers, retail parks, hotels, and residential complexes.
• Turnkey Construction Complete turnkey construction services providing a single contact and single warranty, eliminating subcontractor risks through an experienced in-house and partner network.
• Sweeping & Cutting Services Street cleaning using modern sweepers with high-pressure water jets for cities, industrial zones, and municipalities, plus precision cutting work up to 40 cm depth for connections, cutbacks, and separation cuts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% reuse of base and surface courses through milling recycling
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 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

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GreenTech HubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024KUTTER Group is a shareholder in the GreenTech Hub, a collaborative ecosystem bringing together medium-sized companies and start-ups with focus on sustainability and digitalization. The hub provides family-run companies direct access to innovative start-ups and cooperation with universities, research institutions, and investors for early involvement in future technologies crucial for sustainable economic success in the Allgäu region.
• ABS Nord-OstminorOthersSubsidiary company within the KUTTER Group network
• BituleitminorOthersSubsidiary company within the KUTTER Group network
• BK KiesminorOthersSubsidiary company within the KUTTER Group network specializing in gravel and aggregates
• Xaver Riebel BauunternehmungcoreOthersSubsidiary for structural work; Riebel GU (turnkey construction) was merged under KUTTER Bauunternehmung umbrella effective May 1, 2023 to create optimal synergies and enhance expertise
• KUTTER Haus WohnkonzepteminorOthersSubsidiary focused on project development for residential concepts and housing
• MarbetonminorOthersSubsidiary company within the KUTTER Group network
• RAZ GmbHminorOthersSubsidiary company within the KUTTER Group network
• Result RecyclingminorOthersSubsidiary company within the KUTTER Group network specializing in recycling services
• Drexler FräsenminorOthersSubsidiary company within the KUTTER Group network specializing in milling services
• AsphaltfräsenminorOthersSubsidiary company within the KUTTER Group network specializing in asphalt milling
• Dual Career Network SwabiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKUTTER joined the Dual Career Network Swabia, an association of universities in Neu-Ulm, Kempten, Biberach, Technical University of Ulm, and University of Ulm. The network provides services for partners of professors, scientists, specialists, and executives to find new jobs when relocating, supporting double career couples.
• Medienblick e.K.minorOthersDesign and implementation partner for KUTTER's website and digital presence
• WirtgenminorOthersEquipment supplier for milling machines and construction equipment; KUTTER visited Wirtgen at Bauma 2025 in Munich
• DokaminorOthersFormwork supplier that sponsored prizes for KUTTER trainee team at Bauma 2025
• Keckeisen AccumulatorsminorOthersSponsor partner for KUTTER management conference, hosted at Keckeisen company premises

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Eurovia (VINCI): European road construction and paving specialist within the VINCI group. Directly comparable to Kutter's milling and asphalt paving operations, though operates across many European countries at larger scale.
• HOCHTIEF: German-headquartered global construction major with strong building construction and civil engineering divisions. Comparable to Kutter in nonresidential building and infrastructure work, though at much larger scale and with international exposure.
• STRABAG: One of Europe's largest construction groups with significant German road and civil engineering operations. Comparable to Kutter in road construction, asphalt paving, and civil engineering, but operates at substantially larger scale across many countries.

Direct peers

• Köster Bau: Medium-sized German construction company focused on building and civil engineering. Comparable to Kutter in integrated construction services and German regional focus.
• Zech Group: German family-owned construction group with civil engineering, building construction, and real estate development. Comparable to Kutter in turnkey construction, project development, and family-business governance structure.
• Max Bögl: Large German family-owned construction and precast concrete manufacturer with road, civil, and building construction operations. Comparable in vertical integration (own precast/ready-mix plants), family ownership, and German geographic focus.
• Goldbeck: German family-owned construction company specializing in turnkey commercial/industrial buildings with own prefabrication. Comparable to Kutter in turnkey construction, project development for commercial clients, and proprietary precast components.
• Leonhard Weiss: Medium-sized German family-owned construction company offering road construction, civil engineering, and building construction with comparable integrated service model. Most similar in scale and family-business character to Kutter.
• Heilit Umwelt / HEILIT+GRÜNDER: Medium-sized German road construction and civil engineering contractor with national milling and recycling operations. Highly comparable to Kutter's milling division, cold recycling, and road/civil engineering focus.

Regional players

• Implenia: Swiss-headquartered construction group with German operations in building and civil engineering. Comparable in integrated construction services but primarily serves German-speaking markets from a Swiss base.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kutter.bau
• Instagraminstagram.com/kutter_bauunternehmung

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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