Koppern Equipment

What Koppern Equipment does

Köppern is a family-owned German industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1898 and headquartered in Hattingen, Germany, operating under the legal name Maschinenfabrik Köppern GmbH & Co. KG. The company designs and builds high-performance roller presses (HPGR), briquetting and compacting systems, crushers (Schülpenbrecher, GranuGrinder®), air classifiers (2-Stage Koesep), and proprietary wear protection systems (HEXADUR®, RESIDUR®) for mining, cement, and mineral processing customers, alongside precision Electro Chemical Machining (ECM/PECM) services for aerospace, pharmaceutical, nuclear, and power generation OEMs. Manufacturing is anchored by a 12,000 m² Hattingen facility with 1,200 m² of heavy assembly space, complemented by ECM operations in Venezuela and India, and global subsidiaries in Australia, France, Canada, and the United States. With more than 1,000 machines installed worldwide and aerospace-grade EN 9100 certification, Köppern has built a 125-year track record in mechanical processing of industrial raw materials and high-tolerance metal component machining.

The business model is project-based B2B enterprise sales: revenue is generated through hardware sales of custom-engineered roller presses and ancillary equipment, recurring consumables and wear-protection replacements, ECM contract manufacturing for safety-critical parts, and lifecycle services (installation, commissioning, training, maintenance, spare parts, modernization, and a newly introduced IIoT monitoring module). Pricing is quote-driven and not publicly disclosed, reflecting the customized engineering scope and the company's stated focus on long-term partnership over transactional volume. Go-to-market combines direct sales engineers, regional subsidiary offices, industrial pilot plant trials (in Freiberg, Chicago, Quivrechain, and partner sites), and selective trade show participation, including POWTECH TECHNOPHARM 2026. Customer concentration is heaviest in ECM, where relationships with Rolls-Royce Germany, MTU Aero Engines, Siemens, and Tuthill Powerplant Technologies extend back to the 1970s, while the broader industrial installed base is globally distributed across mining and cement operators.

Name

Koppern Equipment

Legal name

Maschinenfabrik Köppern GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://koeppern-international.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1898

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Köppern is a family-owned German industrial equipment manufacturer, founded 1898, producing high-performance roller presses, briquetting and compacting systems, and precision Electro Chemical Machining services for mining, cement, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and energy customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mineral Processing Equipment

NAICS

Rolling Mill and Other Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (333519)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

Grinding & Milling Equipment (IMAHAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC), Wear Parts & Consumables (GET, Liners, Drill Bits, Grinding Media) (IMAKANAH)

Keywords

• Industrial roller presses
• Briquetting compacting equipment
• High pressure grinding rolls
• Wear protection systems
• Electrochemical machining services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hattingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Machinery Sales: Sale of high-performance roller presses (HPGR), briquetting presses, compacting systems, crushers, and classifiers. Custom-designed equipment manufactured at Hattingen facility with capacities up to 50 tons.
2. Precision Manufacturing Services (ECM): Contract manufacturing services using Electro Chemical Machining for aerospace, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications. Services include both classic ECM and PECM (precise ECM) for components weighing from small workpieces to 50 tons.
3. Equipment Installation and Commissioning: Professional installation, system assembly supervision, and commissioning services for customer equipment. Includes training, maintenance, repairs, and modernization services.
4. Wear Protection Systems: Sale and replacement of HEXADUR® and RESIDUR® wear protection systems for roller presses and grinding equipment. Includes bandage replacement services.
5. Spare Parts and Components: Original spare parts supply for roller presses and processing equipment, including spare parts audits and inventory optimization services.
6. Pilot Plant Testing Services: Industrial-scale testing services at test facilities in Freiberg, Chicago, Quivrechain, and partner locations for feasibility studies and process optimization.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Köppern manufactures high-performance roller presses (HPGR) for hot and cold briquetting, compacting, and high-pressure grinding of mineral ores, industrial minerals, and chemical products, complemented by crushers, classifiers, and proprietary wear protection systems (HEXADUR®, RESIDUR®). The company also delivers contract Electro Chemical Machining (ECM) services for high-precision aerospace, pharmaceutical, and industrial components, alongside complete plant engineering, IIoT-enabled lifecycle services, and pilot plant testing facilities.

Product overview

Köppern is an industrial machinery company specializing in high-performance equipment for the mining and mineral processing industries. The core product portfolio centers on roller presses (HPGR) for briquetting, compacting, and comminution applications, complemented by crushing equipment (Schülpenbrecher, GranuGrinder®), air classifiers (2-Stage Koesep), and electro chemical machining (ECM) technology for precision metalworking. The company offers proprietary wear protection systems (HEXADUR®, RESIDUR®) using powder metallurgy, comprehensive plant design and engineering services, and full lifecycle support including installation, maintenance, and IIoT monitoring. Manufacturing is conducted in-house at Hattingen, Germany with 12,000 m² of production space, and the company operates test facilities as an affiliated institute of TU Bergakademie Freiberg.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HEXADUR®: Wear protection system with hexagonal elements for ball mills and roller presses in cement industry
• RESIDUR®
• GranuGrinder®
• Schülpenbrecher
• 2-Stage-Koesep
• PECM
• KoeSim

Products and services

• Roller Presses / HPGR (Walzenpressen) High-performance roller presses with two counter-rotating rollers and hydro-pneumatic spring system for the floating roll. Used for briquetting, compacting, and high-pressure grinding rolls (HPGR), with hot briquetting capability up to approximately 750°C. Sold to mining, cement, mineral processing, and chemical industries.
• Schülpenbrecher (Flake Crusher) Crusher installed directly below compacting presses to break down scale pieces (Schülpen) produced by roller presses. Features counter-rotating rollers with replaceable crushing tools and infinitely adjustable roll gap and rotational speeds.
• GranuGrinder® Targeted comminution system for scale pieces that minimizes fines formation. Features counter-rotating profiled rollers, frequency-controlled individual drives, and adjustable roller gap to reduce caking.
• 2-Stage Koesep Classifier High-performance dual-stage classifier for grinding circuits with HPGR. Combines two sifter stages in a compact housing with a single air circuit, enabling up to 30% energy savings when modernizing existing plants.
• Electro Chemical Machining (ECM / PECM) services Contract manufacturing using electrolytic dissolution for contact-free, thermally unstressed high-precision metal machining. Capabilities include classic ECM and PECM (precise ECM), burr-free production of complex geometries, surface roughness below Ra 0.4 µm, and dimensional accuracy of ±50 µm. Handles components from small workpieces up to 50 tons. Serves aerospace (e.g., Rolls-Royce, MTU Aero Engines), pharmaceutical (tablet rollers), and nuclear filter components.
• HEXADUR® Wear Protection System Hexagonal wear protection tiles for ball mills and roller presses, manufactured via powder metallurgy and diffusion-bonded via hot isostatic pressing (HIP). Features self-protecting anti-wear layer and self-healing surface, achieving service lives exceeding 7,500 operating hours in cement grinding.
• RESIDUR® Wear Protection System Composite ring wear protection with powder metallurgically produced surface via hot isostatic pressing (HIP), designed for briquetting and compacting applications to guarantee maximum load capacity and long service life.
• Machines and Systems (Plant Engineering) Complete plant planning and implementation services for agglomeration and comminution technology, including customized process development, feasibility studies, plant auditing, optimization, and commissioning of full systems.
• Lifecycle Service Portfolio Comprehensive lifecycle services including equipment installation, system installation, commissioning, training, maintenance and inspection, original spare parts supply, repairs, process audits/simulations, and conversion/modernization services for installed Köppern equipment.
• IIoT Service Module Industrial Internet of Things service providing real-time sensor data collection from machines and systems, enabling condition monitoring, expert support, data-based decision making, performance optimization, and early wear detection.
• Pilot Plant Testing Services Industrial-scale test facilities in Freiberg (Germany), Chicago (USA), Quivrechain (France), and partner locations for hot and cold briquetting, compaction, granulation, shredding, and screening tests with customer materials. Supports numerical simulation via proprietary KoeSim software.

Quantifiable outcome

• HEXADUR® wear protection achieves service lives exceeding 7,500 hours in cement grinding applications
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• TU Bergakademie FreibergcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Köppern has been an 'An-Institut' (affiliated institute) of TU Bergakademie Freiberg since 2003, operating under Saxon Higher Education Act (§102). This partnership provides access to latest scientific know-how and state-of-the-art research in processing and briquetting technology, enabling joint development of innovative processes and practical solutions for complex customer requirements.
• Ruhr-Universität BochumsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership for material development focused on wear protection technologies. Collaborative R&D to advance wear-resistant materials for roller presses and grinding equipment.
• RWTH Aachen UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership for material testing and wear analysis. Provides specialized laboratory capabilities for testing and validating wear protection systems.
• University of British ColumbiasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research collaboration in the field of high-pressure grinding (HPGR) and ore processing. Provides access to academic research expertise and global peer network.
• Ammtec (Australia)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution for pilot plant testing and research in Australia, extending Köppern's testing capabilities for the Asia-Pacific region.
• Komarek (USA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth American partner facility for briquetting and crushing trials, extending pilot testing capabilities for customers in the United States.
• Koppern Maco Service (India)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndian operations facility providing briquetting and compaction trials for the Indian subcontinent market.
• Euragglo (France)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partner facility for briquetting, compacting, and granulation trials located in Quivrechain, France.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Schenck Process: Schenck Process supplies a broad portfolio of industrial weighing, feeding, screening, and air-classification equipment that overlaps with Köppern's classifier (Koesep) and briquetting press offerings. It is a larger, multi-product incumbent serving many of the same cement and mineral-processing customers.
• ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions: ThyssenKrupp's Industrial Solutions division supplies large-scale cement, mining, and chemical plant equipment — including high-pressure grinding rolls and briquetting technology — competing with Köppern across mineral processing and plant engineering but with a much broader product portfolio and global footprint.
• Makino: Makino is a Japanese machine-tool manufacturer offering EDM and precision machining systems that compete with Köppern's ECM/PECM services for aerospace and medical customers. While broader in scope, its EDM and horizontal machining centers address the same high-precision metal-removal workloads as Köppern's ECM division.

Direct peers

• Metso: Metso (formerly Metso Outotec) is the global leader in mining and aggregates processing equipment, offering its own HRC™ high-pressure grinding rolls that compete directly with Köppern's HPGR roller presses. Both companies serve mining, cement, and mineral processing customers with comminution circuits, wear protection, and aftermarket services.
• Maschinenfabrik Gustav Eirich: Eirich is a German privately held specialist in industrial mixing, granulation, and agglomeration equipment, including briquetting and compacting technology for mineral and metallurgical applications. It serves many of the same cement and mineral-processing customers as Köppern with comparable process-engineering depth.
• FLSmidth: FLSmidth supplies HPGR and comminution equipment to the cement and mining industries, including briquetting/compacting systems and full grinding-circuit packages. It competes with Köppern across the same mining and cement verticals and similarly emphasizes energy-efficient grinding and aftermarket services.
• Komarek: Komarek (BHR Group) is a US-based manufacturer of briquetting and compacting rolls used in mineral, chemical, and metallurgical applications — directly competing with Köppern in the compacting press niche and serving as Köppern's pilot-plant partner in North America.
• Magotteaux: Magotteaux is a Belgian-headquartered specialist in wear-resistant grinding media and crusher liners for mining, cement, and aggregates — directly competing with Köppern's HEXADUR® and RESIDUR® wear protection consumables. Both companies sell into the same grinding-circuit aftermarket and emphasize extended service life and total cost of ownership.
• KHD Humboldt Wedag: KHD is a German-based specialist in cement and mineral processing equipment, offering roller presses (REFLUX® classifier, HPGR) and briquetting technology that directly overlap with Köppern's core HPGR and compacting press portfolio. Both companies are privately held German 'hidden champions' serving overlapping cement and mining customers.
• EMAG Group: EMAG is a German machine-tool manufacturer producing ECM, PECM, and precision turning/milling systems that directly compete with Köppern's ECM division for aerospace, medical, and automotive contract manufacturing work. Both companies offer pulsed ECM technology and serve EN 9100-certified customer bases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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