What FGM does

FGM Fritz Gradert Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned German mechanical engineering company headquartered in Schenefeld, north of Hamburg, founded in 1971 by Fritz Gradert and now jointly owned by Fritz and Marc Gradert. The company operates a 12,000 m² single-site production facility with around 180 employees and runs eight business divisions anchored on precision roller and cylinder manufacturing, complemented by the SCANA CORONA sub-brand for corona and plasma surface treatment systems. Core technical assets include proprietary TCC (tungsten carbide) and SRS (super hard chrome) coatings reaching up to 1,400 HV surface hardness, GF 5-axis CNC machining centers delivering μm-level precision, ring-induction deep hardening, and an in-house galvanic surface treatment line, all housed under one roof.

FGM sells project-based, custom-engineered equipment and components to industrial customers across five primary segments: corrugated cardboard manufacturing (over 1,800 roller sets delivered as the largest independent supplier), print and converting, film and foil surface treatment, battery technology (a 2024 calender technology initiative funded with state and federal subsidies), and general special machine construction. GTM is direct enterprise field sales with application engineering and global on-site service; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 / EN 9100:2016, DIN EN ISO 3834-2:2021, and TÜV Nord AD2000 certifications.

On 2 January 2026 FGM filed a self-initiated application for insolvency at the District Court of Itzehoe, citing very high energy costs and difficult mechanical-engineering market conditions; preliminary insolvency administrator Dr. Penzlin was appointed, and business operations are continuing during the preliminary proceedings with wage pre-financing via insolvency payments.

Name

FGM

Legal name

FGM Fritz Gradert Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://fgm-gradert.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

FGM Fritz Gradert Maschinenbau is a family-owned German precision mechanical engineering firm founded in 1971 that manufactures coated rollers, cylinders, corona treatment systems, and custom machinery for corrugated cardboard, printing, converting, film, and battery foil customers from its 12,000 m² Schenefeld facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machinery and Precision Rollers Manufacturing

NAICS

Custom Roll Forming (332114), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electronic Coils, Transformers & Other Inductors (3677)

akta.pro primary industry

Blow Molding & Thermoforming Packaging Equipment (Bottle/Tray Making) (IMALAOAK)

Keywords

• Precision rollers manufacturing
• Corona surface treatment
• Corrugated board machinery
• Print converting equipment
• Special purpose machine building

Headquarters

HQ city

Schenefeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Machine and Equipment Manufacturing: Design, manufacture, and supply of custom precision machines and equipment including corona treatment systems, corrugated cardboard machinery, and special-purpose machines. Revenue is project-based with custom specifications for each order.
2. Precision Components and Parts: Manufacturing of high-precision rollers, cylinders, and components for industrial applications. Includes both new production and repair/refurbishment services. Revenue generated from individual part orders and long-term supply contracts.
3. Retrofit and Modernization Services: Retrofitting existing machines and production lines to extend lifespan, improve productivity, and meet current regulatory requirements. Includes analysis, planning, implementation, and after-sales service.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FGM designs, manufactures, and supplies high-precision rollers and cylinders with specialized surface coatings (hard chrome, tungsten carbide, rubber) for printing, converting, and corrugated board production machines. The company also produces custom special-purpose machines, including corona and plasma surface treatment systems (SCANA CORONA) and calender technology for battery foil production. Operations span eight business divisions delivering components, equipment, contract manufacturing, retrofit, and precision parts to industrial customers globally.

Product overview

FGM Fritz Gradert Maschinenbau is an industrial machinery manufacturer offering precision rollers/cylinders and surface treatment systems across eight business divisions. The core product lines include: (1) SCANA CORONA – a surface treatment system sub-brand comprising corona treatment stations (SCS-R, SCS-P, SCS-D), generators with TCPC process control, ozone converters, test equipment, and a technical laboratory for material testing; (2) Walzen & Zylinder – precision rollers with various coatings (hard chrome, tungsten carbide TCC, rubber) for industrial applications; (3) Wellpappen-Technologie – corrugated board production rolls including tungsten carbide (TCC) and SRS coatings with over 1800 delivered sets; (4) Print & Converting – equipment for printing and converting processes; (5) Auftrags & Baugruppenfertigung – contract manufacturing; (6) Allgemeiner Sondermaschinenbau – custom machine construction; (7) Retrofit – equipment modernization services; (8) Teile & Komponenten – precision parts outsourcing. All products are manufactured at the Schenefeld, Germany facility with 12,000 sqm production area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SCANA CORONA: Geschäftsbereich für Corona- und Plasma-Vorbehandlungstechnologie für vielfältige Anwendungen bei der Herstellung und Verarbeitung von Kunststofffilmen, Papieren und Metallfolien, entwickelt und geliefert seit 2012.

Products and services

• Walzen & Zylinder (Rollers and Cylinders) Precision rollers and cylinders for industrial applications up to Ø 1200 x 6000 mm, with various surface coatings including hard chrome, tungsten carbide (TCC), and rubber coatings, manufactured on 5-axis CNC machining centers for industrial customers in printing, packaging, and converting.
• Wellpappen-Technologie (Corrugated Board Technology) Corrugating rolls (Riffelwalzen) and complete technology for corrugated board production, including tungsten carbide (TCC) and SRS Super Hartchrom coatings, with over 1,800 corrugated roller sets delivered as the largest independent supplier to corrugated cardboard manufacturers.
• Print & Converting Equipment Rollers, cylinders, and components for printing and converting processes including lamination, cutting, adhesive application, and winding, supporting flexographic and rotogravure printing, coating, and extrusion processes for printing and converting companies.
• SCANA CORONA Corona Treatment Plants Corona surface treatment systems (Coronaanlagen) for functionalizing film webs to improve adhesion properties, consisting of generators, treatment stations with ceramic/metal electrodes, transformers, and ventilation components for film, paper, and foil converters.
• Allgemeiner Sondermaschinenbau (General Special Machine Construction) Custom special-purpose machine construction including printing units, mechanical assembly, welding, heat treatment, surface coating, and quality assurance, addressing specialized industrial applications not addressable by standard solutions.
• Auftrags- und Baugruppenfertigung (Contract and Assembly Manufacturing) Contract manufacturing and assembly services for complex components and custom production runs, supported by ERP systems for process chain management, serving industrial manufacturers needing outsourced precision production.
• Retrofit and Modernization Services Machine and plant retrofit services for extending equipment lifespan, improving productivity, integrating legacy systems into modern Industry 4.0 environments, and meeting current regulatory requirements for existing industrial equipment owners.
• Teile & Komponenten (Precision Parts and Components) Precision parts and components outsourcing including turning, milling, deep-hole drilling, grinding, and balancing with µm-level precision on 5-axis machining centers for industrial customers requiring high-accuracy components.
• Kalandertechnik für Batteriefolien (Calender Technology for Battery Foils) Calender technology for producing battery separator films as a building block of efficient battery production systems, supporting the energy transition with high-precision components for battery cell manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production speeds over 450 m/min supported with precision corrugated rollers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Peters Riffelwalzen GmbH (Hamburg)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001In 2001, FGM acquired the Hamburg company Peters Riffelwalzen GmbH, adding corrugated roller production and refurbishment capabilities. This acquisition strengthened FGM's position as the largest independent corrugated cardboard industry supplier with over 1,800 roller sets delivered.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• BOBST: Swiss global leader in packaging and printing machinery, including folder-gluers, presses, and converting equipment. Broad incumbent serving many of the same printing and packaging converter customers as FGM, though with a much wider portfolio.
• Andritz: Austrian industrial group supplying pulp, paper, and tissue machinery worldwide, including roll covers and paper machine components. Comparable to FGM in serving paper and corrugated machinery customers at scale, though as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Voith: German industrial conglomerate with major paper and roll manufacturing operations, including precision rollers for paper, printing, and converting machines. Overlaps with FGM in precision roll manufacturing and serves adjacent papermaking end markets.

Direct peers

• Vetaphone: Denmark-based pioneer and manufacturer of corona treatment technology for the printing and converting industry. Closely comparable to FGM's SCANA CORONA offering and competes head-on in the same European converting customer base.
• BHS Corrugated Maschinen- und Anlagenbau: Germany-based global market leader in corrugated board machinery, including corrugators and roller systems. Comparable to FGM's Wellpappen-Technologie division; both supply corrugated rollers and production equipment to the same converter customer base.
• Pillar Technologies (Enercon): US manufacturer of corona and plasma surface treatment equipment, now integrated with Enercon Industries. Directly comparable to FGM's SCANA CORONA stations and generators portfolio for film and foil surface treatment.
• Kampf: Germany-based manufacturer of winding, slitting, and converting machinery for films, foils, and paper. Comparable to FGM's Print & Converting division, serving overlapping customers in the film and flexible packaging converting value chain.
• Fosber: Italy-based manufacturer of corrugated board machinery including complete corrugators and key roller/corrugating roll assemblies. Direct peer to FGM's Wellpappen-Technologie division for corrugated production equipment.
• Enercon Industries: US-based manufacturer of corona and plasma surface treatment systems for films, papers, and foils. Directly comparable to FGM's SCANA CORONA business unit, serving the same converting and film processing end customers with overlapping technology.
• Softal Corona & Plasma (Eltosch Grafix): Germany-based manufacturer of corona and plasma pretreatment systems for the graphics, film, and converting industries. Direct competitor to FGM SCANA CORONA in the German-speaking market with overlapping product portfolios in electrodes, generators, and treatment stations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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