P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering

Custom Industrial Machinery and Automationp-plus-k.de

Company typePrivate
Founded1983
HeadquartersSolingen, Germany
Headcount11–50
GTM typeB2B
OfferingServices

P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering firmographics

Firmographics

Name: P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering
Legal name: P+K GmbH Maschinen- und Anlagenbau
Website: https://p-plus-k.de
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1983
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 11–50 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering industry classification

Industry

Product category: Custom Industrial Machinery and Automation
NAICS: Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)
SIC: Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)
akta.pro primary industry: Functional Testing Prototypes (Mechanical/Thermal/Fluidic) (IMAAAFAG)

Keywords

Custom machine building
Special-purpose machinery
Assembly automation systems
Industrial testing equipment
Contract manufacturing services

Where P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Solingen
HQ country: Germany
HQ region: Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

Custom Machine and Plant Construction: P+K designs, constructs, and delivers custom special-purpose machines and assembly systems tailored to individual customer production requirements. Revenue is generated through one-time project-based contracts from concept through to installation and commissioning.
Service, Maintenance, and Spare Parts: Ongoing revenue from after-sales support including spare and wear part replacement, machine downtime response, and individualized maintenance contracts with agreed service intervals.
3D Printing Toll Manufacturing: 3D printing parts as a fee-for-service (Lohnfertigung), using the Keyence AGILISTA-3200W printer, for external customers upon inquiry.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Other	Multi-year contract	Custom project-based pricing

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering product offering

Product offering

Core offering

P+K designs, constructs, and delivers custom special-purpose machines, assembly systems, and process automation plants for industrial production companies in the automotive, electrical, chemical, packaging, and tool industries. Offerings include depot stations, test stands for leak and functional testing, assembly and production systems, fixtures, workplace equipment, hot swaging systems, and contract CNC manufacturing, with supporting services in maintenance, spare parts, and in-house 3D printing.

Product overview

P+K is a specialized mechanical and plant engineering company offering custom-designed machines and systems for assembly, testing, and process automation, serving the automotive, electrical, chemical, packaging, and tool industries. The core offering is a portfolio of custom special machines and production systems, complemented by distinct sub-products including test stands (Prüfstände) for leak, torque, light, dimensional, and functionality testing; depot stations (Depotstationen) for buffer storage enabling 24-hour unmanned production; assembly systems (Montageanlagen); fixtures (Vorrichtungen); workplace equipment (Betriebsausstattung); hot swaging (Heißverstemmen) for automotive assemblies; and CNC contract manufacturing (Lohnabwicklung) via CNC milling and turning. A 2020 addition is in-house 3D printing using a Keyence AGILISTA-3200W, offered both for internal use and as a contract service. Services span the full lifecycle from analysis, concept, and planning through mechanical/electrical construction, manufacturing, assembly, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Depot Stations (Depotstationen) Custom-designed storage and buffer stations that enable 24-hour unmanned machine operation for industrial production companies, accommodating diverse transport containers on a universal workpiece carrier without changeover time to reduce production costs.
Test Stands (Prüfstände / Prüftechnik) Automatic and semi-automatic test systems for industrial production, covering leak testing with overpressure and vacuum, torque testing, light testing, camera-based dimensional inspection, color inspection, completeness checks, functionality testing, and end-of-line (EOL) testing.
Assembly & Production Systems (Montageanlagen & Produktions-/Fertigungsanlagen) Custom special machines and systems for industrial production and manufacturing workflows, ranging from simple process optimization to complex assembly and testing operations, including laser systems, bonding systems, welding systems, and workpiece carrier conveyor systems.
Fixtures (Vorrichtungen) Custom fixtures and clamping devices including milling fixtures, leak testing fixtures, and manual/automatic assembly fixtures used to support manufacturing and quality control operations in industrial production.
Workplace Equipment (Betriebsausstattung) Custom workplace solutions including ergonomically optimized workstations and special custom constructions designed to simplify workflows and reduce operating costs in industrial production environments.
Hot Swaging (Heißverstemmen) Hot swaging of assemblies for the automotive sector, including dashboard components, ventilation nozzles, cup holders, and side panels, executed with specialized hot-stamp equipment and integrated testing stations.
Contract Manufacturing (Lohnabwicklung / Werkzeug-Entwicklung) Contract manufacturing services offering CNC milling and CNC turning for producing individual parts on demand, complementing in-house project needs and serving as a paid manufacturing service for external customers.
3D Printing (3D Druck) — Keyence AGILISTA-3200W 3D printing service using a Keyence AGILISTA-3200W system to produce custom parts for P+K's internal projects and to offer 3D printing as a contract manufacturing (Lohnfertigung) service to external customers.
Service, Maintenance, and Spare Parts After-sales services including spare and wear part replacement, machine downtime response, and individualized maintenance contracts with agreed service intervals, supported by comprehensive machine documentation for short-term spare parts supply.

Quantifiable outcome

Machines can be extended to 24-hour-per-day unmanned operation via depot stations, reducing labor costs.
+2 more outcomes

Companies that use P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

Atlas CopcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018P+K became the exclusive trading and certified service partner of Atlas Copco for the West region in 2018. This partnership ended in 2019, after which P+K returned to operating independently without a distribution partnership.
Elcom Deutschland GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerP+K exhibited alongside Elcom Deutschland GmbH at the AUTOMATICA trade fair in Munich in 2016 (Hall 6, Stand 531), representing a joint trade show presence for marketing and lead generation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

Krones AG: Krones is a leading German manufacturer of packaging machinery and integrated plant solutions for the beverage and packaging industries. Overlaps with P+K's packaging-industry customer base and special-purpose machinery delivery model, but at much larger scale.
Dürr AG: Dürr AG is a German mechanical and plant engineering group with leading positions in automotive painting, final assembly, and environmental technology. Comparable to P+K as a German industrial assembly/special-machinery player, though at far larger scale and broader scope.
SMS group GmbH: SMS group is a German plant engineering company building custom machinery and production lines for metals and industrial processing. Comparable to P+K as a Sondermaschinen / Anlagenbauer with custom-engineering business model, though operating in heavier industries at greater scale.
Festo AG & Co. KG: Festo is a leading global supplier of automation technology, pneumatic components, and assembly system solutions. Overlaps with P+K's assembly, testing, and process automation portfolio but at vastly greater scale and with a much wider product catalog.
Rexroth (Bosch Rexroth): Bosch Rexroth is a global supplier of factory automation, assembly technology, and drive-and-control components. Comparable to P+K's assembly and process automation portfolio at far larger scale and as a broad incumbent in industrial machinery.
GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG: GROB is a major German manufacturer of special-purpose machinery and assembly systems with deep automotive exposure. Comparable to P+K in custom assembly and process automation technology, but operating at far larger scale with global footprint.
Atlas Copco (Industrial Assembly Solutions): Atlas Copco is a global industrial manufacturer with a dedicated assembly solutions business; P+K was Atlas Copco's exclusive trading and certified service partner for the West region in 2018–2019, indicating direct overlap in industrial assembly tooling and testing equipment.

Regional players

Schunk GmbH & Co. KG: Schunk is a German-based global leader in clamping technology, gripping systems, and automation components with deep automotive exposure. Comparable to P+K as a German Mittelstand supplier of precision automation tooling and fixtures used in assembly lines.

Direct peers

HAHN Automation Group: HAHN Automation Group is a German Sondermaschinenbauer that designs and builds custom automated assembly and testing systems for automotive, medical, and consumer products. Closely comparable to P+K in business model (custom-engineered assembly and test equipment), customer base (automotive and industrial OEMs), and German Mittelstand positioning.
Elcom Deutschland GmbH: Elcom is a German-based supplier of custom automation, feeding systems, and assembly solutions for industrial production. P+K has previously exhibited alongside Elcom at AUTOMATICA, indicating direct overlap in custom machine engineering for industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance2 records

P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

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P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering

What does P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering do?

Is P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering a public or private company?

P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering founded?

P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering was founded in 1983. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering based?

P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering is headquartered in Solingen, Germany, in the Europe region.

How does P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Custom Machine and Plant Construction is the primary driver. The others are service, Maintenance, and Spare Parts and 3D Printing Toll Manufacturing.

Who are P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Krones AG, Dürr AG, SMS group GmbH, Festo AG & Co. KG, Rexroth (Bosch Rexroth), GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG and Atlas Copco (Industrial Assembly Solutions). Schunk GmbH & Co. KG is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are HAHN Automation Group and Elcom Deutschland GmbH.

Does P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering have an API?

No public API is recorded for P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering.

What industry is P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering in?

P+K Mechanical and Plant Engineering's product category is Custom Industrial Machinery and Automation. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAAAFAG, Functional Testing Prototypes (Mechanical/Thermal/Fluidic). Its NAICS code is 3339 and its SIC code is 3550.