EKK Anlagentechnik

What EKK Anlagentechnik does

EKK Anlagentechnik GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned German Mittelstand manufacturer founded in 1946 as Elektro-Kohle-Köln, headquartered in Friedberg, Bavaria, with a 1,850 m² production facility in Ziemetshausen and a sales office in Nordhorn. The company operates four product divisions: (1) Anlagentechnik (plant technology) covering process engineering for water treatment, plastic-sheet lining and resin coating, and cathodic dip coating (KTL) dialysis cells — a niche it has held since 1977; (2) Kunststofftechnik/Umwelttechnik (plastics and environmental technology) producing custom PE and PP storage tanks, mixing and agitation vessels, dosing stations, exhaust air scrubbers, pipelines, and collection trays, all backed by DIBt general technical approval and WHG specialist certification; (3) CNC Lohnfertigung, a contract manufacturing line for 3-axis and 5-axis milling and CNC cutting; and (4) Kohlebürsten/Kontaktteile together with Reedereien & Werften, supplying carbon brushes, current collectors, switching contacts, and marine equipment including RINA-certified ship anodes, sacrificial cathodic protection anodes, shaft earthing systems, and box cooler anodes.

The business model is project-based, one-time-sale custom engineering: customers in automotive, chemical, food, water-management, and maritime/shipping industries procure bespoke equipment via individual quotation, with EKK accompanying each project from planning through in-house design (CAD/Inventor), plastics fabrication and CNC machining, to delivery and on-site assembly/commissioning. Distribution is direct via the Friedberg and Nordhorn offices, with a small online shop for standard parts (carbon brushes, plastic welding wire). Certification stack (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, DIBt Z-40.21-540, WHG, RINA) and 78 years of accumulated process know-how in KTL and corrosion-protection are central to customer acquisition in regulated German industrial and maritime accounts.

Ownership remains with the Kever family, with Susanne Kever as current owner and Josef Lechner as Managing Director and CEO; no institutional or PE capital is involved. Strategic posture over the past decade shows a clear shift toward plastics and environmental technology as the growth engine, evidenced by the 2014 entry into plastics, the 2017 start of CNC contract manufacturing, the 2021 addition of 5-axis CNC capability, and the 2022 opening of the Ziemetshausen facility on a 7,200 m² site to absorb plastics-division expansion.

Name

EKK Anlagentechnik

Legal name

EKK Anlagentechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://ekk-anlagentechnik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

EKK Anlagentechnik is a family-owned German Mittelstand manufacturer (founded 1946) producing custom plastic tanks and process equipment, cathodic dip coating systems, CNC contract-machined parts, carbon brushes, and RINA-certified marine anodes for automotive, chemical, water-management, and shipping customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Industrial Plastic Fabrication and Plant Engineering

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Rigid Plastic Containers (Bottles, Jars, Jugs) Manufacturing (IMANAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes) (IMAHAEAB), Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ)

Keywords

• Custom plastic tank manufacturing
• Cathodic dip coating systems
• CNC contract manufacturing
• Marine corrosion protection
• Industrial water treatment equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Friedberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Plant Engineering and Plastic Containers: Design, manufacturing, and delivery of custom plastic containers, tanks, process engineering systems, and plant technology for cathodic dip coating. Revenue is generated through project-based one-time sales with optional on-site installation and commissioning services. Customers are served from planning through production to delivery.
2. CNC Contract Manufacturing (Lohnfertigung): CNC milling and cutting services provided as contract manufacturing to external customers. Revenue is generated on a per-project basis.
3. Carbon Brushes and Contact Parts: Manufacturing and sale of carbon brushes, brush holders, current collectors, earthing straps, switching contacts, and contactors for industrial applications including maritime shaft earthing systems.
4. Marine Equipment (Ship Anodes, Sacrificial Anodes): Production and supply of ship anodes for antifouling, sacrificial anodes for cathodic corrosion protection, box cooler anodes, and shaft earthing components for the shipping industry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

EKK Anlagentechnik is a custom industrial manufacturer producing plastic containers and tanks (PE, PP), process engineering systems for water treatment, cathodic dip coating (KTL) plant technology including dialysis cells, CNC precision machining services, carbon brushes and contact parts, and marine equipment (ship anodes, sacrificial anodes, shaft earthing systems). The company accompanies each project from planning and in-house design through production and CNC manufacturing to on-site delivery, assembly, and commissioning for industrial customers in automotive, food, chemical, water-management, and shipping sectors.

Product overview

EKK Anlagentechnik is a German manufacturer offering a portfolio of industrial equipment and custom-engineered systems. Its offering is organized across four main divisions: (1) Anlagentechnik (Plant Technology) — covering process engineering for water treatment, lining with plastic sheets, coating with plastic resin, and cathodic dip coating with dialysis cells; (2) Kunststofftechnik / Umwelttechnik (Plastics Technology / Environmental Technology) — a broad suite of custom plastic tanks, vessels, and processing equipment including storage tanks, PE/PP containers, mixing vessels, filling cabinets, dosing stations, dosing pumps, exhaust air scrubbers, collection trays, pump sumps, pipeline construction, measurement and control technology, basin lining, IBC emptying stations, and plastic welding wire; (3) CNC Lohnfertigung (CNC Contract Manufacturing) — precision CNC milling and cutting services; and (4) Kohlebürsten / Kontaktteile (Carbon Brushes / Contact Parts) — carbon brushes, brush holders, current collectors, earthing straps, and switching contacts, along with Reederei- & Werftbedarf (Shipping Equipment) including ship anodes for antifouling, cathodic corrosion protection with sacrificial anodes, shaft earthing systems, and box cooler anodes. The company operates its own design/construction and CNC production departments and accompanies projects from planning through production, delivery, and on-site assembly and commissioning. The plastics and environmental technology division is located in Ziemetshausen with a 1,850 m² hall (1,500 m² production, 350 m² offices) on a 7,200 m² site.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cathodic Dip Coating (KTL) Systems and Dialysis Cells Complete KTL plant technology including equipment, dialysis cells, and accessories for cathodic dip coating processes used in automotive and industrial coating applications. EKK is described as one of the leading manufacturers of dialysis cells and accessories.
• Custom Plastic Storage Tanks and Containers (PE/PP) Custom-manufactured polyethylene and polypropylene storage containers, including cylindrical and rectangular tanks, flat-bottom tanks with DIBt general building approval (Z-40.21-540), tank farms, mixing and agitation vessels for chemicals and industrial liquids.
• Process Engineering for Water Treatment Custom process engineering systems for water and wastewater treatment, including design and construction of treatment systems, AwSV-compliant facilities, and water-polluting liquid handling systems under the WHG specialist company licence.
• Lining and Coating Services (Plastic Sheets and Resin) Industrial lining of containers, tanks, and basins with plastic sheets for chemical resistance and corrosion protection, plus protective coating services using plastic resin formulations for industrial equipment surfaces, and basin lining for waterproofing.
• Filling Cabinets, Dosing Stations and Dosing Pumps Custom filling cabinets and dosing stations for precise handling and metering of liquids, plus dosing pumps designed for chemical and industrial applications.
• Exhaust Air Scrubbers and Absorbers Industrial exhaust air scrubbers (gas washers/absorbers) for air purification and treatment of process off-gases in chemical and industrial applications.
• Plastic Pipeline Construction Construction and installation of plastic pipeline systems for chemical and industrial applications, including measurement and control technology integration.
• CNC Contract Manufacturing (Milling and Cutting)

Quantifiable outcome

• EKK is among the leading manufacturers of dialysis cells and accessories for cathodic dip coating
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• GH Gerüsthandel GmbH & Co. KGminorOthersGH Gerüsthandel is a supplier of used scaffolding systems (Layher, Altrad, Assco, MJ Gerüste, Plettac) and new scaffolding from German manufacturers. Used primarily for construction site equipment.
• RINA GERMANY GMBHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRINA GERMANY GMBH provides independent 3rd party certification for the production of ship anodes. EKK has acquired RINA certification confirming compliance with RINA regulations for testing and certification of marine accessories and equipment. Quality testing of EKK ship anodes is based on RINA test specifications and regulations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• KSB SE & Co. KGaA: German industrial pump and valve manufacturer serving water, chemical, energy, and industrial markets with standard and engineered pumps plus dosing systems. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose dosing pumps and process pumps overlap with EKK's custom dosing pump and chemical handling equipment.
• Georg Fischer (GF Piping Systems): Swiss industrial group whose GF Piping Systems division supplies PE, PP, and PVDF piping, tanks, fittings, and welding equipment for chemical, water, and industrial applications. Broad incumbent comparable to EKK across plastic tanks, pipelines, and water/environmental installations.
• Xylem Inc. US-listed global water technology company offering pumps, filtration, treatment skids, and process equipment for municipal and industrial water applications. Broad incumbent with overlapping water treatment process engineering and dosing/skid capabilities relevant to EKK's environmental technology division.

Direct peers

• Schunk Group: German technology group with a carbon brushes and contact parts division producing carbon and graphite brushes, brush holders, and current collectors for industrial and traction applications. Directly overlaps EKK's carbon brushes / contact parts product line.
• Cathelco: UK-based specialist in marine cathodic protection, ICCP systems, and electrolytic antifouling anodes for ship sea chests and cooling systems. Directly comparable to EKK's RINA-certified ship anodes, sacrificial anodes, and box cooler anode portfolio.
• Röchling Group: German family-owned industrial group with strong divisions in engineered plastics, including custom PE/PP tanks, chemical storage, and industrial components. Comparable to EKK in custom plastic industrial products and German Mittelstand heritage.
• SIMONA AG: German manufacturer of thermoplastic semi-finished products, pipes, and fittings made from PE, PP, PVDF and other polymers serving chemical, water, and industrial markets. Closely comparable to EKK in plastics fabrication, custom tank offerings, and industrial customer base.
• Morgan Advanced Materials: UK-listed global manufacturer of carbon, graphite, and ceramic components including carbon brushes, slip rings, and current collectors for industrial, rail, and marine use. Closely comparable to EKK's carbon brush and shaft earthing product families.
• AGRU Kunststofftechnik GmbH: Austrian-headquartered manufacturer of custom PE and PP semi-finished products, piping systems, and engineered plastic components for chemical, water, and industrial use. Directly comparable to EKK's plastics technology division (PE/PP tanks, vessels, lining, and pipelines).

Emerging players

• Körting Hannover GmbH: German process equipment specialist in gas scrubbers, absorbers, and exhaust air treatment systems for chemical and environmental applications. Partially overlaps EKK's exhaust air scrubber and process engineering for water/air treatment offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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