What Kovofiniš does

Kovofiniš (legal entity KOVOFINIŠ a.s.) is a Czech industrial equipment manufacturer headquartered in Ledeč nad Sázavou, founded in 1951 and operating with 251–500 employees. The company designs, manufactures, assembles, and commissions turnkey surface treatment and industrial wastewater treatment systems. Its surface treatment portfolio spans galvanic (electroplating) lines for zinc, Zn-Ni, chrome, nickel, copper, tin, bismuth, silver, and gold coatings (rack, barrel, carousel, and centrifuge configurations), cataphoretic/electrophoretic (KTL) coating lines and dip painting systems, spray paint shops with dry and water-curtain filtration, surface pretreatment equipment (degreasing, pickling, phosphating, anodizing), and ancillary transport systems. The wastewater treatment portfolio includes batch and continuous plants, membrane processes (microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, reverse osmosis), AQUADEST-brand vacuum evaporators achieving over 90% volume reduction for Zero Liquid Discharge systems, and AQUAREG bath regeneration technologies. All lines are managed through proprietary PLC-based control and visualization systems with recipe management, supported by in-house laboratory and pilot testing facilities.

The business model is project-based and enterprise B2B, with revenue generated from custom-engineered equipment orders priced per project via direct sales quotes. Supporting revenue streams include post-warranty service contracts (with 24-hour service response), preventive maintenance, spare parts supply, and machine cooperation production (machining, welding, surface treatment of customer-supplied components). Pricing is not publicly listed; terms include advance payment up to 100% of order value and 14-day invoice payment terms. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with no channel reseller or distributor network. Customer base is dominated by automotive OEMs and Tier-1/2 suppliers (BMW Motorrad, ZF Automotive, Hitachi Automotive Systems, Daido Metal, Advics Manufacturing Czech, Bosch Jihlava, Tesla suppliers, Dhollandia, Electropoli) and broader industrial OEMs (Škoda Plzeň, Zetor, Aircraft Industries, ZETOR, Daikin Device Czech Republic, TAIKISHA/Hitachi Construction Machinery), spanning Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Hungary, Belarus, and emerging markets including Uzbekistan. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and German WHG certifications, operates a wholly-owned subsidiary (KOVOFINIŠ KF s.r.o.) for powder coating and surface treatment services, and is family-led with the Zikmunda family in CEO and Sales roles. There is no public listing, no identified institutional investor, and no disclosed parent company.

Name

Kovofiniš

Legal name

KOVOFINIŠ a.s.

Website

https://kovofinis.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Kovofiniš (KOVOFINIŠ a.s.) is a Czech industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1951 that designs, manufactures, and commissions turnkey surface treatment systems (galvanic, cataphoretic, paint shops) and industrial wastewater treatment plants, including AQUADEST vacuum evaporators and Zero Liquid Discharge solutions, for automotive manufacturers and industrial customers across Central Europe and beyond.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Surface Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324)

akta.pro primary industry

Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes) (IMAHAEAB), Effluent Polishing & Filtration (MBR/UF/RO/GAC) (EUANADAL), SCADA, Instrumentation & Controls Integration for Water/Wastewater Projects (IMAFAGAK)

Keywords

• Surface treatment equipment
• Industrial wastewater treatment
• Electroplating lines
• Cataphoretic coating systems
• Vacuum evaporation technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Ledec Nad Sazavou

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Manufacturing and Supply: Design, manufacture, supply, assembly, installation, and commissioning of surface treatment and wastewater treatment equipment. Revenue generated from custom project-based equipment orders for industrial customers. The company provides complete turnkey solutions including technology design, construction documentation, control systems, and startup services.
2. Service and Maintenance: Professional servicing including warranty and post-warranty support, preventive maintenance programs, on-call service within 24 hours, and spare parts supply. Consulting services in surface treatment technologies and regulatory compliance support.
3. Machine Cooperation Production: Industrial machinery cooperation including machining, welding, and surface treatment of components based on customer-supplied documentation. Offered both as a standalone service and complementary to main equipment deliveries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kovofiniš manufactures turnkey industrial surface treatment and wastewater treatment equipment, including galvanic/electroplating lines, cataphoretic (KTL) and dip painting lines, paint shops, vacuum evaporators, and complete wastewater treatment plants. The company delivers fully integrated systems covering technology design, manufacturing, assembly, commissioning, and after-sales service for industrial customers in automotive, machinery, and manufacturing sectors globally.

Product overview

KOVOFINIŠ a.s. is a Czech industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1951, specializing in surface treatment and wastewater treatment systems. The company operates a single unified product portfolio organized into five interconnected core systems: (1) Galvanic Lines for electroplating (zinc-nickel, chrome, nickel, copper, tin, bismuth, and alloy coatings) on racks, barrels, and carousels; (2) Waste Water Treatment Plants covering batch/continuous treatment, membrane processes (ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, reverse osmosis), vacuum evaporation (AQUADEST brand), and Zero Liquid Discharge systems; (3) E-Coating / Cataphoretic Lines (KTL) and dip painting systems for automotive and industrial coatings; (4) Paint Shops with spray booths, filtration systems, and drying tunnels; and (5) Surface Pretreatment equipment including degreasing, pickling, phosphating, and anodizing. These core systems are complemented by supporting modules for control and visualization (Allen Bradley PLC-based), transport systems (conveyors), laboratory/pilot testing, service, welding training, and powder coating. The company delivers equipment as a turnkey solution from design through manufacturing, assembly, and commissioning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AQUADEST: Vacuum evaporators for wastewater treatment and water recycling, produced and marketed under the AQUADEST brand.
• AQUAREG
• TURBODYNACLEAN
• USB
• KAPR1

Products and services

• Galvanic Lines (Electroplating Lines)

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 1,100,000 m2/year throughput for cataphoretic lines in 3-shift operation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 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

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• UzbekneftegazminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 February 2026Kovofiniš participated in a Czech business mission (February 2-6, 2026) to Uzbekistan organized in cooperation with Uzbekneftegaz, Uzbekistan's state energy company. The mission aimed to explore technological cooperation in Uzbekistan's oil and gas sector, introducing advanced mechanical engineering and industrial technologies including surface treatment and wastewater treatment equipment.
• ČVUT Fakulta strojní (CTU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with Czech Technical University's Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, providing access to research collaboration and specialized engineering talent.
• Czech Chamber of Commerce (Hospodářská komora ČR)minorOthersKovofiniš is a member of the Czech Chamber of Commerce, which supports international business missions and economic cooperation between the Czech Republic and other countries.
• TOS VARNSDORFminorOthersPart of the Czech business delegation to Uzbekistan in February 2026 alongside Kovofiniš. TOS VARNSDORF specializes in high-tech machine tools.
• TOSHULINminorOthersPart of the Czech business delegation to Uzbekistan in February 2026. TOSHULIN specializes in metal-processing equipment.
• TMC CRminorOthersPart of the Czech business delegation to Uzbekistan in February 2026. TMC CR specializes in industrial solutions.
• ZDASminorOthersPart of the Czech business delegation to Uzbekistan in February 2026. ZDAS specializes in hydraulic systems.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dürr AG: Dürr AG is a global market leader in automotive paint shops, surface finishing, and environmental technology. It directly competes with Kovofiniš in industrial painting lines and surface treatment systems, and is the most relevant scale competitor for turnkey automotive finishing equipment.
• Rösler Oberflächentechnik: Rösler is a German manufacturer of surface finishing equipment including shot blasting, mass finishing, and vibratory finishing systems for industrial customers. It serves a comparable industrial B2B customer base with engineered equipment solutions for metal component finishing.
• Atotech (Element Solutions): Atotech, now part of Element Solutions, is one of the world's largest suppliers of surface treatment chemicals and equipment for the electronics and automotive industries. It competes with Kovofiniš in electroplating (zinc-nickel, chroming, anodizing) lines and chemistry across the same global automotive customer base.
• Eisenmann (Dürr): Eisenmann was a German specialist in paint shops, surface treatment, and material flow systems before being acquired by Dürr. Its historical product portfolio (galvanic lines, dip painting, paint shops, and wastewater treatment) overlaps substantially with Kovofiniš's offering, serving similar automotive Tier-1 customers.
• Venjakob Maschinenbau: Venjakob is a German specialist in industrial painting systems, coating lines, and surface finishing equipment. It competes directly with Kovofiniš's paint shop product line for industrial and automotive customers seeking turnkey coating solutions.
• Hager + Elsässer: Hager + Elsässer is a German engineering company specializing in industrial water and wastewater treatment systems, including membrane and vacuum evaporation technologies. It overlaps directly with Kovofiniš's wastewater treatment plant and AQUADEST vacuum evaporator portfolio for industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Water Technologies: Veolia Water Technologies (now part of Veolia Environnement) is a global leader in water and wastewater treatment solutions across municipal and industrial markets. It is a broader incumbent with significant scale advantage over Kovofiniš in industrial effluent treatment and ZLD systems.
• Xylem (incl. Evoqua): Xylem is a major global water technology company that acquired Evoqua Water Technologies in 2023, combining pump and treatment expertise. It competes with Kovofiniš in industrial wastewater treatment and zero liquid discharge solutions at substantially greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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