What Kühne Industrie does

Kühne Industrie BV is a privately held Dutch manufacturer, founded in 1929 and headquartered in Nijkerk, Netherlands, that designs and produces custom-made solutions in high-end plastics and composites for industrial applications. The company operates three core product lines: bearing materials (Feroball spherical plain bearings, Polylube self-lubricating composite bearings, Feroform and Railko fiber-reinforced composites), engineering plastics under the Multiplast brand (including PEEK, POM, PA, PET, PVDF, PTFE and specialty grades offered as raw stock or finished parts), and insulation materials under the Multitemp brand (including epoxy glass, mica, calcium silicates, and cement boards). Production is anchored by an in-house CNC-equipped machine shop with capabilities in machining fiber- and glass-filled materials, supported by assembly of semi-finished and finished parts.

The business operates on a B2B direct-sales model with quote-based pricing, reaching customers across 14 industry verticals including Maritime, On & Offshore, Heavy Industry, Material Handling, Hydraulics, Energy, Dredging, Civil Engineering, Agriculture, Food & Medical, Mechanical Engineering, Rail & Transportation, Pumps, and Valves. The go-to-market emphasizes technical consultation, custom engineering, and proprietary branded products positioned as alternatives where conventional metals or standard plastics fail — particularly in corrosion-, wear-, or maintenance-sensitive applications. Geographically, the company serves European markets via a trilingual (NL/EN/DE) digital presence with no disclosed global footprint.

Revenue is generated through one-time sales of custom-machined parts, standard catalog items, and raw material stock (sheets, rods, tubes). No pricing, revenue figures, funding rounds, or ownership details are publicly disclosed. The company remains privately held with no parent company, no recorded M&A activity, no external investment history, and an 11-50 employee headcount band.

Name

Kühne Industrie

Legal name

Kühne Industrie BV

Website

https://kuhne-industrie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kühne Industrie BV is a Dutch manufacturer since 1929 that produces custom-made bearings, engineering plastics, and insulation materials from high-performance composites and polymers, serving 14+ industrial verticals across Europe via direct B2B sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijkerk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Manufacturing & Product Sales: Kühne generates revenue through the sale of custom-machined plastic and composite products, as well as proprietary branded products like Feroball® bearings, Polylube bearings, Feroform, Railko, and Multitemp insulation materials. They sell both finished products and raw materials (sheets, rods, tubes) from stock.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kühne Industrie BV manufactures custom-made industrial components from high-end plastics and composites. Its product portfolio centers on three lines: Feroball® self-lubricating spherical plain bearings, Multiplast engineering plastics (PEEK, POM, PA, PVDF, PET, PTFE and variants), and Multitemp thermal/electrical insulation materials, with additional Polylube, Feroform, Railko and Feroglide bearing systems. Production is carried out in-house using CNC machinery capable of machining fiber- and glass-filled composites, serving European maritime, energy, civil-engineering, material handling, hydraulics and other industrial customers.

Product overview

Kühne Industrie BV is a manufacturer since 1929 of custom-made solutions in high-end plastics and composites. The company operates three core product lines: (1) Feroball® spherical plain bearings - self-lubricating maintenance-free bearings combining composite materials with stainless steel for marine, civil engineering, and industrial applications; (2) Engineering Plastics under the Multiplast brand - including PEEK, POM, PA (Nylon), PET, PVDF, PTFE, PE in various formulations (carbon-filled, glass-filled, oil-filled, etc.) available as raw material or custom-machined finished products; and (3) Insulation Materials under the Multitemp brand - encompassing epoxy glass (EP GC), mica, calcium silicates (Duratec), cement boards (Sindanyo), paper phenolic, and polyester glass for thermal and electrical insulation. The product portfolio also includes Polylube self-lubricating composite bearings (MRP, EWS, PG, PGHT), Feroform fiber-reinforced composites, Railko bearing materials, and Feroglide specialty bearings. Supporting these materials, Kühne offers CNC machining services for custom parts and technical advisory on material selection. The company serves diverse industries including Maritime, On & Offshore, Heavy Industry, Material Handling, Hydraulics, Energy, Civil Engineering, Agriculture, Food & Medical, Mechanical Engineering, Rail & Transportation, Valves, Dredging, and Pumps.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Feroball®: Spherical plain bearings brand designed and manufactured by Kühne Industrie B.V., featuring low stick-slip limit for maintenance-free operation.
• Multitemp®
• Multiplast®
• Polylube®
• Feroform®
• Railko®

Products and services

• Feroball® Spherical Plain Bearings Self-lubricating spherical plain bearings with very low stick-slip limit and maximum corrosion resistance for slow-moving or oscillating applications. Available in various designs (FBT, FBA, FBS, FBK, FBX, Custom) combining composite materials with stainless steel 316L, targeted at maritime, civil engineering, and industrial markets.
• Multiplast Engineering Plastics Wide range of engineering plastic materials (PA/Nylon, PEEK, PET, POM, PVDF, PTFE, PE and specialty grades such as PEEK CF30, PEEK GF30, PEEK PVX, POM C GF25, PA6G cast nylon variants, HMPE 500) offered as raw stock (rod, tube, sheet) or as custom-machined finished components for industrial applications.
• Multitemp Insulation Materials Comprehensive range of thermal and electrical insulation materials including glass fabric, paper phenolic, mica composites (Arclex), calcium silicates (Duratec XP, Duratec 1000), epoxy glass (EP GC, G11), and high-temperature cement boards (Sindanyo), supplied as raw materials or custom-machined insulation components for mould, press, and process-industry applications.
• Polylube Self-Lubricating Composite Bearings Self-lubricating composite bearings reinforced with continuous fibers, including Polylube MRP (high load, low friction, wet/submerged use), Polylube EWS (high-cycle and dithering), Polylube PG (filament-wound fiberglass/epoxy, thin-wall), and Polylube PGHT (high-temperature, glass transition above 200°C). Used in material handling, agriculture, construction, mining and hydraulic equipment.
• Feroform Fiber-Reinforced Composite Bearings Fiber-reinforced composite bearing materials (e.g. Feroform T814, Feroform PR18) used as the composite element in Feroball® bearings and standalone plain bearings for marine, industrial, and process-industry applications requiring maintenance-free operation, good sliding properties, and corrosion resistance.
• Railko Composite Bearing Materials Composite sliding/bearing materials (e.g. Railko NF22) with low friction, oil impregnation for long-term maintenance-free operation, primarily used in rail and transportation applications but also in Feroball® FBA-type bearings.
• Feroglide Specialty Bearing Material Specialty bearing material with high chemical resistance and wide temperature range, developed for valve and process-industry applications.
• CNC Machining and Assembly Services In-house CNC machining of composites, high-end plastics, and fiber- and glass-filled materials into custom parts and assemblies, including assembly of semi-finished and finished products, available to industrial customers seeking engineered custom components.

Segments14 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Rexnord: Rexnord's Plain Bearing and Chain business produces self-lubricating composite bearings and engineered industrial components used in heavy industry, mining, and material handling — overlapping with Kühne's industrial plain bearing applications.
• Schaeffler / INA: Schaeffler (with INA brand) is a major bearing and linear motion manufacturer serving automotive, industrial, and aerospace customers; its elastomer and plain bearing ranges intersect with Kühne's composite bearing business in material handling and hydraulics.
• SKF: SKF is the global leader in bearings and rotating equipment; while primarily metal, its polymer and composite plain bearing lines (e.g., SKF Polymers) compete with Kühne's Feroball® offerings in marine, energy, and heavy industry.
• John Crane: John Crane specializes in mechanical seals, bearings, and engineered components for pumps, valves, and rotating equipment in oil & gas and process industries — comparable to Kühne's valve, pump, and on/offshore bearing product offerings.
• Trelleborg Sealing Solutions: Trelleborg is a broad polymer engineering incumbent producing polymer-based bearings, seals, and anti-vibration components — overlapping with Kühne's composite bearings, insulation, and engineered plastics at scale across overlapping marine, offshore, and industrial verticals.

Direct peers

• Ensinger: Ensinger is a European specialist in high-performance engineering plastics (PEEK, PTFE, POM, PA) with custom machining capabilities, directly mirroring Kühne's Multiplast® product line and CNC machining services for industrial customers.
• igus: igus manufactures self-lubricating polymer plain bearings and engineered plastic components, overlapping with Kühne's Multiplast® engineering plastics and Polylube® composite bearing offerings across material handling and industrial automation.
• GGB: GGB (formerly Glacier Garlock Bearings) is a global leader in self-lubricating composite plain bearings, directly comparable to Kühne's Feroball® and Polylube product lines serving similar industrial and marine applications.

Emerging players

• TriStar Plastics: TriStar Plastics is a US-based specialist in high-performance engineering plastics and custom-machined polymer components, comparable to Kühne's Multiplast® and CNC machining service offering across industrial and aerospace applications.
• BIEGLO: BIEGLO is a European distributor and machiner of high-performance polymers (PEEK, PPS, PEI), comparable to Kühne's Multiplast® engineering plastics range and its specialty focus on machining fiber- and glass-filled composites.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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