AGOFORM

What AGOFORM does

AGOFORM GmbH is a German family-owned manufacturer founded in 1928 and currently managed by the third generation of the founding family, headquartered in Löhne, Germany, with an additional engineering/R&D site and distribution warehouse in the same city. The company specializes in thermoformed plastic components organized around two product divisions: KBB (Kitchen/Bathroom/Office), which produces precision-fitting drawer inserts, cutlery inserts, spice inserts, non-slip mats, sink protection products, bathroom inserts, and accessories sold to furniture manufacturers; and TKK (Thermoformed Plastic Components), which produces custom thermoformed plastic components for industrial customers in utility vehicles, caravans, goods transport/storage trays, and merchandise presentation. AGOFORM is credited as the inventor of both the thermoformed plastic cutlery insert and the polystyrene-based non-slip mat, and describes itself as Europe's largest manufacturer of precision-fitting thermoformed drawer inserts, producing more than 5 million drawer inserts per year from its fully vertically integrated production — extrusion, thermoforming, and product finalization — all under one roof in Germany.

The business model is exclusively B2B; AGOFORM explicitly states it does not sell to end consumers, instead supplying furniture manufacturers and industrial OEMs through direct sales, trade fair presence at events such as Interzum, KUTENO, and KPA, and trade partner representation in regions where it does not exhibit directly. Distribution spans more than 60 countries, supported by an enterprise field sales motion with personalized consultation by dedicated contact persons and increasingly by digital channels including a 360° virtual showroom, digital innovation rooms, and active social media on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Xing. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers request quotes directly.

The company operates at approximately 160 employees in Production and Sales and reports annual turnover of approximately 30 million euros. It maintains a multi-decade distribution partnership with Peka Poland (Peka Polska), now in its 30th year, and runs annual product innovation programs (Neuheiten 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025). Managed by Jan Ottensmeyer and Michael Ruprecht, AGOFORM has no disclosed external investors, no M&A activity, no parent company, and no public-market listing; the legal entity is a private German GmbH.

Name

AGOFORM

Legal name

AGOFORM GmbH

Website

https://www.agoform.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AGOFORM is a German family-owned manufacturer of precision-fitting thermoformed plastic drawer inserts and industrial components, founded in 1928 and serving B2B customers including furniture manufacturers and industrial OEMs in over 60 countries, with approximately 160 employees and annual turnover of around 30 million euros.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Thermoformed Plastic Drawer Inserts and Industrial Components

NAICS

Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (337)

akta.pro primary industry

Plastic Trays, Clamshells & Blister Packaging Manufacturing (IMANAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Protective Thermoformed Packaging (Dunnage, Trays, Clamshells) (IMANAHAC), Custom Thermoforming & Contract Manufacturing (IMANAHAI)

Keywords

• Thermoformed plastic components
• Drawer organizer inserts
• Plastic extrusion manufacturing
• Kitchen furniture accessories
• Industrial plastic parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Löhne

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. KBB Product Sales (Kitchen/Bathroom/Office): Sale of standard and customized drawer organization products including cutlery inserts, spice inserts, non-slip mats, sink protection, bathroom inserts, and accessories to furniture manufacturers and kitchen furniture industry
2. TKK Industrial Components (Thermoplastic Components): Customized thermoformed plastic components for industrial applications including utility vehicles, caravans, goods trays for transport and storage, and merchandise presentation
3. Custom Product Development: Individual customer solutions and product development services with years of expertise in plastic processing

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AGOFORM manufactures precision-fitting thermoformed plastic drawer inserts and industrial plastic components, sold B2B to furniture manufacturers and industrial customers. The product portfolio spans two divisions: KBB (Küche/Bad/Büro) standard drawer organization products for the furniture industry, and TKK (Thermoformed Plastic Components) customized industrial components for utility vehicles, caravans, transport trays, and merchandise presentation. All production is fully vertically integrated in Löhne, Germany, including extrusion, thermoforming, and product finalization.

Product overview

AGOFORM is a German plastics manufacturing company specializing in two core product lines: KBB (Küche/Bad/Büro / Kitchen/Bathroom/Office) products and TKK/TPC (Thermogeformte Kunststoffkomponenten / Thermoformed Plastic Components) industrial components. The KBB series offers drawer organization systems including drawer inserts, spice inserts, non-slip mats, sink protection products, bathroom inserts, and accessories for furniture manufacturers. Specific product brands include 4YOU, Classico S, Kvalito 2.0, One Kitchen One Design, Organic-based cutlery inserts, and Sinkmaster. The TKK/TPC division provides customized thermoformed plastic components for industrial applications including utility vehicles, caravans, goods trays, and goods presentation. The company operates with full vertical integration of production including extrusion, thermoforming, and product finalization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KBB Product Series (Küche/Bad/Büro) Standard thermoformed plastic drawer organization products including drawer inserts, spice inserts, non-slip mats, sink protection, bathroom inserts, and accessories, sold to kitchen, bathroom, and office furniture manufacturers.
• TKK Industrial Components (Thermoformed Plastic Components) Customized thermoformed plastic components for industrial applications including utility vehicles, caravans, goods trays for transport and storage, and merchandise presentation, with benefits in weight, accuracy of fit, and decorative diversity.
• 4YOU Cutlery Insert Cutlery insert product within the KBB product series for kitchen drawer organization.
• Classico S Cutlery Insert Cutlery insert product for kitchen drawer organization within the KBB product series.
• Kvalito 2.0 Cutlery Insert Next-generation cutlery insert featuring maximum flexibility, elegant design, and sustainability focus.
• One Kitchen One Design Design-coordinated kitchen organization product line.
• Organic-based Cutlery Insert Sustainably-focused cutlery insert product.
• Sinkmaster (Water Protection Mat) Water protection mat for sink areas to prevent water damage.
• Kräuterschalen (Herb Pots) Herb pots in various colors for planting herbs in kitchen, balcony, or garden.
• Neuheiten 2025 (2025 Innovations) New products and innovations introduced in 2025.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Peka Poland (Peka Polska)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Peka Poland is a long-standing distribution partner of AGOFORM, celebrating 30 years of partnership. AGOFORM attended Peka's 30th anniversary celebration, indicating a strong, decades-long business relationship where Peka distributes AGOFORM products in Poland.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PEKA: Swiss manufacturer of pull-out systems and kitchen organization (PEKA Poland is already a 30-year distribution partner of AGOFORM). Highly relevant direct competitor in precision drawer organization systems.
• Grass: Austrian manufacturer of drawer runner systems and motion technology, often supplied alongside drawer inserts to kitchen OEMs. Comparable business model serving the same furniture-industry customers as AGOFORM.
• Rev-A-Shelf: US-based manufacturer of cabinet and drawer organizers including cutlery inserts and pull-out systems. Direct competitor offering comparable thermoformed and wire-based drawer organization products.
• Kesseböhmer: German manufacturer of kitchen organization systems, drawer inserts, and lift mechanisms. Directly competes with AGOFORM in the European KBB segment serving furniture OEMs and kitchen specialists.
• Hettich: German family-owned manufacturer of furniture fittings, including drawer systems and organizational accessories for kitchens and offices. A direct competitor to AGOFORM in the European KBB category.
• Blum: Austrian global leader in furniture fittings, including drawer runners and inner organization systems. Overlaps with AGOFORM in drawer organization components supplied to kitchen and furniture manufacturers.
• Vauth-Sagel: German manufacturer of pull-out and storage systems for kitchens, bathrooms, and utility rooms. Directly comparable to AGOFORM's KBB product range in precision-fit organizational inserts.

Broad incumbents

• Häfele: German global furniture fittings and architectural hardware distributor/manufacturer with a broad portfolio that includes kitchen organization products. Comparable customer base (furniture OEMs) but not specialized in AGOFORM's thermoformed niche.
• Kohler (Storage & Organization): US-based multinational with kitchen and bath organizational offerings via acquired brands. Overlaps with AGOFORM in bathroom inserts and kitchen organization but operates at much broader scale and scope.

Emerging players

• Hailo (storage products): German specialist in built-in waste sorting and pull-out systems for kitchens, often integrated alongside drawer organization products. Adjacent competitor addressing overlapping furniture-OEM customers with adjacent solutions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMhXWNeM4tY5H1V9FEcgxvw/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/Agoform-GmbH-198535033500296
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agoform-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/agoform_gmbh

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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