Funnel

What Funnel does

HÜNI+CO (legal entity Hüni GmbH + Co. KG) is a German toll coater (Lohnbeschichter) specializing in functional plastic coatings. Founded in 1859 as a leather factory in Friedrichshafen am Bodensee, the company pivoted to Kunststoffbeschichtungen in 1959 and has since built a 165-year operating history under continuous ownership by the sixth generation of the Hüni family. It is privately held, with no parent company, external investors, or subsidiaries disclosed. Since 2024, leadership has been held by Alexa Hüni as Managing Director, succeeding Peter Hüni after his 40-year tenure.

The company's core offer is the application of high-performance fluoropolymer and resin systems — PTFE, PFA, FEP, ECTFE, ETFE, phenolic resin, polyamide 11, zinc lamellar (GEOMET, EXOMET), and PFAS-free alternatives — onto customer-supplied components to deliver anti-adhesive, corrosion-protective, chemically resistant, temperature-resistant (up to ~260°C), electrically insulating or conductive, and FDA/BfR-compliant surfaces. The proprietary PROCO brand family (PROCO-PTFE, PROCO-PFA 7000/9000, PROCO-ETFE, PROCO-ETFE DA, PROCO-FEP, PROCO-E-CTFE HALAR, PROCO-PA 11 RILSAN, PROCO-EMAIL) and the ChemLINE 784 line — for which HÜNI+CO is the first European coater and remains Europe's leading provider — are central to the offering. Differentiated capabilities include large-component coating (up to 10 m length × 3 m diameter), exclusive worldwide supply of PROCO-EMAIL phenolic coating for ISO tank containers, and validated chemical resistance against more than 4,000 chemicals.

Revenue is generated through project-based job coating services priced per engagement, with custom quotes based on component specifications, coating system, batch size, and complexity; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is consultative enterprise field sales — customers describe a surface problem, HÜNI+CO recommends a coating system, produces sample coatings for testing under real conditions, then coats components at Friedrichshafen and returns finished parts. Customers span chemical, food, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, transport/logistics (notably ISO tank containers), apparatus/container construction, defense, hydrogen, and electromobility industries across Europe. Distribution is direct only (no intermediaries). Marketing relies on the company website, LinkedIn/Facebook/Instagram profiles, SalesViewer visitor tracking, WhatsApp Business inquiries, and selective trade-show participation (e.g., transport logistic Munich 2025). The firm operates from a single headquarters and coating facility in Friedrichshafen, Germany, employs 11-50 people, and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification alongside FDA 21 CFR 175.300, BfR, and NORSOK qualification capability.

Name

Funnel

Legal name

Hüni GmbH + Co. KG

Website

https://hueni.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1859

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HÜNI+CO is a privately held German toll coater in Friedrichshafen applying high-performance fluoropolymer, phenolic resin, and zinc-lamellar coatings onto customer components for chemical, food, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, transport/logistics, defense, hydrogen, and electromobility customers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Surface Coating Services

NAICS

Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (33281)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Application Equipment & Coating Services (Contract Coating, Surface Prep) (IMAEAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Protective Coatings (Steel/Concrete/Equipment) (IMAIAKAB), Industrial & Commercial Painting/Coatings/Surface Treatment (IMAIAAAK)

Keywords

• Plastic surface coatings
• Anti-corrosion coatings
• Tank container coatings
• Fluoropolymer coatings
• Job coating services

Headquarters

HQ city

Friedrichshafen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Job Coating Services (Lohnbeschichtung): HÜNI+CO operates as a specialized job coater (Lohnbeschichter), coating customer components with functional surfaces. Customers bring surface problems and receive components back with required properties (anti-adhesive, chemical resistance, corrosion protection, etc.). Services include technical consultation, sample testing, and application of various coating systems. Revenue is generated through project-based coating services with pricing based on component complexity, coating type, and batch size.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HÜNI+CO is a job coater (Lohnbeschichter) providing custom functional plastic surface coating services from its Friedrichshafen facility. The company applies high-performance coating systems including PTFE, PFA, FEP, ECTFE, ETFE, phenolic resins, polyamide 11, zinc lamellar coatings, and PFAS-free alternatives to customer-supplied components. Customers submit surface problems and receive coated parts with required functional properties such as anti-adhesion, chemical resistance, corrosion protection, temperature resistance, and FDA-compliant food/pharmaceutical surfaces.

Product overview

HÜNI+CO is a toll coater (Lohnbeschichter) specializing in functional high-performance surface coatings since 1965. The company operates from Friedrichshafen, Germany, serving customers throughout Europe. The product portfolio includes proprietary PROCO coating systems (PROCO-ETFE, PROCO-ETFE DA, PROCO-PFA variants, PROCO-PTFE, PROCO-FEP, PROCO-E-CTFE HALAR, PROCO-PA 11 RILSAN, PROCO-EMAIL), CHEMLINE 784, NOVOTHERM (120 & 170), and zinc flake coatings. These coatings utilize fluoropolymers (PTFE, PFA, FEP, ECTFE, ETFE), phenolic resins, polyamide 11, epoxy systems, and PFAS-free alternatives to provide corrosion protection, chemical resistance, anti-stick properties, sliding optimization, and electrical insulation. Services include technical consulting, sample testing, and quality inspection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PROCO-Kunststoffbeschichtungen: Brand name for various plastic coating systems including PROCO-PFA, PROCO-PTFE, PROCO-E-CTFE (Halar), PROCO-ETFE, PROCO-PA 11 (Rilsan), PROCO-FEP, PROCO-MOS2, and PROCO-EMAIL.
• CHEMLINE 784
• PROCO-EMAIL

Products and services

• PROCO-ETFE High-performance ETFE (Ethylene-Tetrafluorethylene) coating offering outstanding chemical resistance and temperature resistance up to 150°C, used in chemical, semiconductor, and food industries.
• PROCO-ETFE DA White, FDA-compliant ETFE coating variant with layer thicknesses of 300-800 µm and smooth, non-porous surface for regulated food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and semiconductor industries.
• PROCO-PFA 7000 PFA coating system suitable for anti-stick and corrosion protection at elevated temperatures up to 260°C, available in liquid and powder form with primer and top coat layers applied at 400°C.
• PROCO-PFA 9000 PFA coating with chemical and temperature resistance up to 260°C, featuring layer thicknesses up to 1000 µm for mechanical loadability, used in chemical industry and mechanical engineering.
• PROCO-PFA RUBY-RED High-performance PFA coating in liquid and powder form offering corrosion and diffusion resistance with superior anti-stick properties, temperature resistant up to 260°C, used in mechanical engineering and ventilation technology.
• PROCO-PTFE High-performance coating based on Polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) offering exceptional chemical and temperature resistance with excellent anti-stick effect and friction reduction, used in packaging, tooling, and food industries.
• PROCO-FEP Fluor-Ethylene-Propylene (FEP) coating providing excellent chemical resistance with smooth, non-adhesive surface for applications requiring protection against aggressive substances and low friction.
• PROCO-E-CTFE HALAR ECTFE-based coating under Halar brand offering high chemical resistance and electrical breakdown strength for chemical, semiconductor, nuclear, and pharmaceutical industries.
• PROCO-PA 11 RILSAN Polyamide 11 (PA11) coating for corrosion-secure coating of small and complex workpieces, offering chemical resistance against alkalis, salt solutions, fats, oils, and solvents with high elasticity.
• PROCO-EMAIL Phenolic resin-based thermoset coating providing exceptionally good chemical resistance against acids, chlorinated products, and solvents, primarily used in ISO tank containers with glossy black surface finish; exclusive worldwide.
• CHEMLINE 784 2-component polymer coating based on epoxy resin with high cross-link density offering unparalleled chemical resistance against acids, alkalis, and solvents, tested against more than 4,000 chemicals; Europe's leading provider.
• NOVOTHERM 120 Hydrophobic, thermally curing thermoset coating on phenol base for tank containers, resistant to organic and inorganic acids, hydrolyzing salts in aqueous solution up to 20%, suitable for pH values under 6.
• NOVOTHERM 170 Electrically conductive variant of NOVOTHERM 120 with high chemical resistance to nearly all organic and inorganic acids and solvents, suitable for storage of flammable liquids per TRT 008 requirements.
• Zinc Flake Coatings (Zinklamellenbeschichtung) High-performance inorganic corrosion protection system based on zinc and aluminum flakes using GEOMET and EXOMET technologies, with layer thicknesses of 6-20 µm, suitable for large and complex components up to 10 meters.
• PFAS-free Coatings PFAS-free coating alternatives for applications requiring environmentally conscious surface solutions without perfluorinated compounds.

Quantifiable outcome

• Chemical resistance tested against more than 4,000 different chemicals
• +2 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NOVOPLASTIKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNOVOPLASTIK is a German premium manufacturer of special coatings. HÜNI+CO partners with NOVOPLASTIK to offer NOVOTHERM coatings (NOVOTHERM 120 and NOVOTHERM 170) for tank containers in chemical logistics. NOVOTHERM coatings provide highly chemically resistant, smooth, abrasion-resistant surfaces for aggressive media, high temperatures, and pressure loads. This partnership complements HÜNI+CO's portfolio for projects with highest safety requirements.
• Advanced Polymer Coatings (Ohio, USA)coreTechnology or IntegrationAdvanced Polymer Coatings supplies the ChemLINE 784® coating material used by HÜNI+CO. ChemLINE 784® is a 2-component cross-link polymer coating with exceptionally high chemical resistance, tested against more than 4,000 chemicals. HÜNI+CO was the first company in Europe to offer this coating technology.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Polytec Group (PT Plast): Austrian-based specialty plastics and surface coatings group with functional coating capabilities. Comparable niche-scale European competitor serving similar industrial applications.

Broad incumbents

• Whitford (PPG Industrial Coatings): Originally a fluoropolymer coating manufacturer (acquired by PPG), serving cookware, industrial and chemical processing applications with similar end-uses as HÜNI+CO's anti-stick and chemical-resistant coatings.
• Daikin Industries (Chemicals Division): Global fluoropolymer (PTFE, PFA, ETFE) manufacturer and coating formulator. Competes with HÜNI+CO indirectly through its coating product lines sold to industrial customers.
• Dürr AG (Application Technology / Industrial Coatings): German industrial engineering group with significant industrial coating equipment and surface treatment business. Regional incumbent serving similar industrial customers across Europe.
• AGC Chemicals (formerly Asahi Glass): Major fluoropolymer and specialty coating producer (Fluon ETFE, Cytop), serving semiconductor, chemical processing and industrial coating markets that overlap with HÜNI+CO's segments.
• Chemours (fluoroproducts): Major global manufacturer of fluoropolymers (Teflon, Tefzel, Halar) used in coating formulations. Indirectly competitive as both a material supplier to HÜNI+CO and a potential vertical integrator of coating services.
• Oerlikon Balzers (Oerlikon Group): Division of Swiss Oerlikon Group providing PVD, CVD, and other industrial surface coatings at global scale. Overlaps with HÜNI+CO in functional industrial coatings but offers a much broader portfolio and geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Schwartz GmbH (Schwartz HMI / Oberflächentechnik): German regional job coater (Lohnbeschichter) providing functional and decorative industrial coatings. Closest peer in business model (toll coating service) and geographic region (Southern Germany).
• Endurans (formerly Holscot International): UK-based fluoropolymer coating applicator with comparable PTFE/FEP coating services for industrial tanks, vessels and components. Closest direct competitor in European contract fluoropolymer coating.
• NOVOPLASTIK Kunststoff GmbH: German premium manufacturer of special coatings, including NOVOTHERM tank container coatings. Direct strategic partner but also a peer in phenolic resin and specialty tank container coatings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/huenico
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hueni
• Instagraminstagram.com/hueni_co
• Xx.com/huenico

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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