Artur Küpper

What Artur Küpper does

Artur Küpper GmbH & Co. KG is a third-generation German family-owned industrial manufacturer founded in 1933 and headquartered in Velbert, with a second production facility in Bottrop. The company specializes in custom conveyor rollers (Tragrollen) and rolling bearings (Wälzlager), operating a fully integrated in-house production chain that covers turning, milling, hard turning, grinding, heat treatment, surface coating, greasing, cleaning, and quality testing. Its product portfolio is anchored on proprietary technologies including the QLR Hybrid Seal, polyurethane coatings and support rings, ATEX-certified explosion-protected rollers, and graphite-filled self-lubricating thermoplastic cages that enable maintenance-free operation in demanding industrial environments. All products carry the "Made in Germany" quality label.

The business serves B2B enterprise customers across seven primary verticals: mining and minerals processing, materials handling and intralogistics, plant engineering and mechanical engineering, metal production and steel, bicycle and e-bike manufacturing, food and beverage, and construction machinery. Named and described customers include HES International (HBTR Rotterdam bulk transshipment terminal), automotive manufacturers using dryer conveyor systems, bicycle and e-bike OEMs, and metal-industry plant manufacturers and operators. Pricing is custom and project-based — no list prices are publicly disclosed — and all sales originate from direct inquiry via dedicated phone/email teams for idlers and rolling bearings.

The company's go-to-market relies on a relationship-driven enterprise field-sales model with regional sales representatives and active participation in international trade shows (EXPONOR Chile, PERUMIN Peru, Exposibram Brazil, EXPO Katowice Poland, FMB Germany, Bulk Solids Conference Magdeburg). Distribution is exclusively direct, with no resellers or e-commerce. Revenue streams span product sales (one-time), specialty greasing and relubrication services, engineering consulting, and logistics/JIT delivery services. The legal entity is a GmbH & Co. KG managed through Rolf Küpper Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH as general partner, with Susan Küpper as representative, and no subsidiaries, funding rounds, M&A, or leadership changes are publicly disclosed.

Name

Artur Küpper

Legal name

Artur Küpper GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://kuepper.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Artur Küpper GmbH & Co. KG is a third-generation German family-owned manufacturer of custom conveyor rollers and rolling bearings, serving industrial OEMs in mining, intralogistics, plant engineering, metals, automotive, and bicycle manufacturing from Velbert and Bottrop since 1933.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Bearings and Conveyor Components

NAICS

Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing (332991)

SIC

Ball & Roller Bearings (3562)

akta.pro primary industry

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial rolling bearings
• Conveyor rollers
• Conveyor idlers
• Custom bearing solutions
• Bulk material handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Velbert

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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. Custom Rolling Bearings and Track Rollers: Design, development, and manufacture of customer-specific rolling bearings, track rollers, and bearing solutions. Revenue generated from bespoke engineering products tailored to individual customer specifications across diverse industrial applications.
2. Conveyor Rollers / Idlers (Tragrollen): Manufacture and sale of conveyor rollers and idlers for bulk material handling and unit goods handling. Includes standard product lines (carry rollers, return rollers, impact rollers, garland idlers) and custom special rollers.
3. Special Greasing / Relubrication Services: Professional relubrication service for standard rolling bearings using specialty lubricants. Customers send existing standard bearings for cleaning, refilling with application-specific greases, and repackaging (including VCI paper packaging for specialty greases).
4. Engineering and Consulting Services: Engineering services including application-related calculations, product optimization, technical consulting, and training. Part of 'all-round carefree package' alongside product supply.
5. Logistics Services: Logistics and just-in-time delivery services supporting the product business. Includes procurement and optimization of standard rolling bearings.
6. Standard Rolling Bearings: Sale of standard bearing product lines including axial deep groove ball bearings (KT bearings), track rollers with grooved profile (KR), track rollers with plastic sheath (KLY), trunnion rollers, standard rolling bearings, and sprockets/chain tensioning wheels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Artur Küpper designs, engineers, and manufactures custom and standard rolling bearings (Wälzlager) and conveyor rollers/idlers (Tragrollen) at its two German production facilities in Velbert and Bottrop. The company specializes in non-standard dimensions, bespoke bearing solutions, and proprietary sealing/coating technologies for demanding industrial environments including mining, bulk materials handling, automotive, and mechanical engineering. Related services include specialty greasing, engineering/consulting, and just-in-time logistics for standard rolling bearings.

Product overview

Artur Küpper GmbH & Co. KG is a German manufacturer specializing in two core product lines: conveyor rollers/idlers (Tragrollen) and rolling bearings (Wälzlager). The product portfolio includes standard conveyor rollers for bulk handling (carry rollers, return rollers, impact rollers, garland idlers, belt pulleys) and unit handling (non-driven and driven rollers), along with custom-designed special pulleys and live shaft idlers. The rolling bearing division offers custom and standard bearings including support rollers (WGTR, RLBS), track rollers, and hybrid/maintenance-free solutions. Key technology features include QLR hybrid seals, PU coatings, and ATEX-certified rollers. The company provides related services including specialty greasing, engineering, logistics, and mechanical processing. All products are manufactured in Germany (Velbert and Bottrop locations) with a focus on industrial applications across mining, automotive, food, and manufacturing sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tragrollen (Conveyor Rollers and Idlers) Standard and custom conveyor rollers and idlers for bulk material handling and unit goods handling applications, including carry rollers, return rollers, impact rollers, garland idlers, guide rollers, and special rollers engineered for demanding industrial environments.
• Wälzlager (Rolling Bearings) Custom and standard rolling bearings including deep groove ball bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, needle roller bearings, track rollers, and support rollers for industrial machinery and OEM applications.
• Belt Conveyor Pulleys (Gurttrommeln) Pulley drums for belt conveyor systems in standard and custom designs with optional internal bearings, serving bulk material conveyor applications.
• Hybrid Bearings and Maintenance-Free Track Rollers Advanced bearing solutions combining ceramic or hybrid materials with maintenance-free designs for extended service life in demanding environments.
• Maintenance-Free Roller for Conveyor Chain

Quantifiable outcome

• Maintenance-free operation eliminates regular relubrication costs for conveyor chain rollers in automotive dryer systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• HSDminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 June 2026HSD co-exhibits with Artur Küpper and IMB at the EXPONOR Chile 2026 trade fair (June 8-11, 2026, Antofagasta, Chile) at booth 92-94. The joint presence targets the mining industry with conveyor roller and bearing solutions.
• IMBminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 June 2026IMB co-exhibits with Artur Küpper and HSD at the EXPONOR Chile 2026 trade fair (June 8-11, 2026, Antofagasta, Chile) at booth 92-94 for mining industry customer acquisition.
• ThieleminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 September 2024Thiele co-exhibited with Artur Küpper at EXPO Katowice 2024 (September 4-6, 2024) in Poland — the leading European trade fair for heavy industry (mining, power generation, and metallurgy).
• ResilienIT GmbHminorOthersResilienIT GmbH (Monschauer Straße 12, 40549 Düsseldorf) serves as the external data protection officer for Artur Küpper. Contact: Boris Nicolaj Willm, [email protected].
• Universities and Technical InstitutescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtur Küpper maintains ongoing R&D collaborations with universities and technical institutes. These partnerships support the company's research and development activities, keeping the company 'at the pulse of the times' and combining research, profitability, and efficient process design.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SKF: Sweden-based global leader in rolling bearings, seals, and lubrication systems with a comprehensive industrial portfolio. Competes with Art Küpper's Wälzlager division across all bearing types and conditions, but at vastly greater scale, broader product breadth, and with global service infrastructure.
• NSK: Japanese global bearing manufacturer with deep presence in industrial machinery and automotive bearings. Competitor in standard and specialty bearings including maintenance-free and sealed-for-life designs overlapping with Art Küpper's hybrid and sealed bearing products.
• NTN-SNR: French/Japanese bearing manufacturer (NTN Group) with strong European industrial and automotive presence. Competes with Art Küpper in custom-engineered and special-environment bearings, particularly across European OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
• Timken: US-based engineered bearings and power transmission manufacturer with strong metals, mining, and heavy-industry focus. Comparable via its industrial bearing portfolio serving harsh-environment applications where Art Küpper specializes (rolling mills, mining, heavy machinery).
• Schaeffler Group (FAG / INA): German automotive and industrial supplier with FAG and INA bearing brands covering rolling bearings and linear motion products. Headquartered in the same German industrial region and competing across both standard and special bearing segments where Art Küpper customizes.
• Rexnord: US industrial manufacturer with bearings, couplings, conveyor components, and industrial chain product lines. Comparable through its heavy-duty bearing and conveyor component business serving mining, aggregates, and bulk material handling customers.

Direct peers

• Interroll: Swiss/German-listed global supplier of conveyor rollers, drum motors, and modular material handling solutions. Competes directly in idlers/rollers for intralogistics, parcel handling, and unit goods — overlapping product portfolio and B2B industrial customer base with Art Küpper's conveyor roller line.
• Melco: South African manufacturer of conveyor idlers, frames, and pulleys serving the African and international mining industry. Direct competitor in the same conveyor idler product category used in bulk material handling, and a primary exhibitor at the same mining trade fairs Art Küpper targets in Latin America and Africa.
• Rulmeca: Italian-headquartered specialist manufacturer of conveyor rollers, idlers, and motorized pulleys for bulk material handling and unit goods applications. Directly comparable to Art Küpper's Tragrollen division in product, customer segments (mining, intralogistics), and customization model.

Emerging players

• Harkness Industries: US specialty bearing manufacturer focused on custom-engineered and small-batch bearings for niche industrial applications. Similar positioning to Art Küpper as a mid-sized customizer competing against large bearing majors, though geographically focused on North American OEM customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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