Franz Kalff GmbH

What Franz Kalff GmbH does

Franz Kalff GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of first aid and safety products, headquartered in Euskirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, and founded in 1883. The company's product portfolio is organized across three categories: first aid products (DIN 13164/13167-compliant car and motorcycle kits, DIN 13157/13169 workplace kits, and family/leisure bags), safety products (warning triangles, EN ISO 20471 high-visibility vests, folding traffic cones), and first aid materials (plasters, bandages, dressing material). All production is conducted in-house, enabling rapid customization of design, shape, colour, print, and company logo for OEM and private-label customers.

The company's principal technical differentiator is its 12-chamber inner bag system with self-explanatory pictograms, enabling rapid access to first aid materials in emergencies; this design has been recognized as 'exemplary' by AutoBild in 2011 and 2014 and is TÜV-Rheinland certified. The firm holds DIN EN ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications, alongside EU MDR compliance for medical devices, and is developing digital innovations such as the RESQ.PACK with a vehicle-registration-linked digital rescue card.

The business model is B2B-direct, serving automotive manufacturers, retail/wholesale chains, DIY and outdoor brands, and government/institutional buyers including the United Nations. White-label and OEM customer design partnerships with brands such as BMW Mini, Audi, VW, Adidas, JackWolfskin, HanseMerkur, and ATE form a meaningful revenue stream. Pricing is contact-based with no public disclosure, and the company has no external institutional investors, suggesting stable family-controlled ownership.

Name

Franz Kalff GmbH

Legal name

Franz Kalff GmbH

Website

https://franzkalff.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1883

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Franz Kalff GmbH is a 140+ year-old German manufacturer of DIN-compliant first aid kits, bags, warning triangles, high-visibility vests, and first aid materials, serving automotive, retail, DIY, outdoor, and government customers (including the UN) via B2B direct sales and OEM/private-label partnerships from Euskirchen.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

First Aid and Safety Product Manufacturing

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports, Outdoor & Adventure Packs Manufacturing (Backpacks/Duffels) (IMAOAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Disposable Gloves & Protective Household Wear (CRAJAGAI)

Keywords

• First aid kits
• Safety products
• Warning triangles
• High visibility vests
• DIN compliant

Headquarters

HQ city

Euskirchen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. First Aid Products Sales: Sale of first aid kits, first aid bags, and first aid materials to B2B customers including automotive, retail, DIY, and outdoor industries, as well as government organizations like the United Nations.
2. Custom/Private Label Products: Customer design services offering customized first aid products with company logos, specific designs, colors and packaging for B2B clients seeking branded products.
3. Refill Sets and Replacement Materials: Sale of refill sets and replacement first aid materials for existing first aid kits and bags.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Franz Kalff GmbH manufactures and supplies DIN-compliant first aid bags, kits, and boxes for cars, motorcycles, workplaces, and family/leisure use, along with safety products such as warning triangles and high-visibility vests, and first aid materials including plasters, bandages, and dressing material. Production is performed entirely in-house, enabling fast customization of design, shape, color, print, and company logos for OEM and private-label customers. Notable customers include the United Nations as well as companies in retail, automotive, DIY, and outdoor industries.

Product overview

Franz Kalff GmbH is a traditional German manufacturing company established in 1883, specializing in first aid products, safety products, and first aid materials. The product portfolio is organized into three main categories: (1) First Aid Products covering car and motorcycle first aid bags/boxes (including the award-winning AutoBild Test Winner bags and various DIN-compliant kits), family and leisure products (Outdoor Bags, Family Bags, and travel first aid kits), and workplace first aid solutions; (2) Safety Products including warning triangles in various sizes (Standard, small, Euromicro, Nano), personal protective equipment such as high-visibility vests for adults and children with EN ISO 20471 and EN 11501 certifications, and supplementary safety items like folding traffic cones; and (3) First Aid Materials encompassing plasters (standard, aqua, blister, children's, detectable, sensitive variants), bandages (sport tape, elastic, fixation), and dressing materials (sterile wound compresses). The company also innovates with the RESQ.PACK featuring digital rescue cards and emergency tools. All products are available with custom design options including materials, colors, prints, and company logos. Production is entirely in-house enabling flexible customer-specific requests. The company holds ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RESQ.PACK: Emergency first aid bag with digital safety features including rescue hammer, seatbelt cutter, and emergency ventilation aid.
• OUTDOOR BAG
• Family Bag
• Test-winning Bag (AutoBild)

Products and services

• Car First Aid Bag "AutoBild Test Winner" (7170)

Quantifiable outcome

• AutoBild 2011 and 2014 Test Winner designation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• United Nations (UN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe United Nations procures first aid and safety products from Franz Kalff GmbH, representing a significant international customer relationship for the company.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M: Global diversified manufacturer with a substantial first aid and safety division. Competes in workplace first aid kits, PPE, and safety products but as part of a much broader industrial and consumer portfolio rather than a specialized first aid focus.
• Mölnlycke Health Care: Swedish medical supplies company with leading wound care and surgical consumables. Competes with Franz Kalff in dressings, bandages, and wound management products at the medical-device tier.
• Johnson & Johnson (Band-Aid): Global consumer health giant with the Band-Aid brand and a broad first aid and wound care portfolio. Competes with Franz Kalff in plasters and consumer first aid, though it is significantly broader and more consumer-retail focused.
• B. Braun: Large German medical device and supplies company with adjacent wound care and surgical supplies. Overlaps with Franz Kalff's dressing and bandage categories and shares the German medical-device regulatory base (ISO 13485).
• Smith & Nephew: Global medical device company with a substantial wound care and surgical supplies franchise. Adjacent competitor in advanced wound dressings, bandages, and clinicalsurgical supplies overlapping with Franz Kalff's DIN-compliant materials.

Direct peers

• Lifesystems: UK outdoor and travel first aid products brand. Direct competitor in compact outdoor first aid kits and travel/leisure pouches sold across European outdoor and retail channels.
• Cederroth (Orkla): Nordic first aid and wound care brand owned by Orkla, with strong presence in European retail and workplace first aid. Direct competitor in pouches, plasters, and branded first aid kits across European consumer and B2B channels.
• W. Söhngen GmbH: German first aid product manufacturer specializing in DIN-compliant first aid kits, bags, and workplace first aid solutions. Closest direct competitor in Germany, overlapping in automotive, workplace, and retail first aid categories.
• Adventure Medical Kits: US-based outdoor and adventure first aid kit manufacturer serving outdoor and travel retail. Direct competitor in the outdoor/family leisure first aid bag category where Franz Kalff's OUTDOOR BAG and Family Bag brands also compete.
• Paul Hartmann AG: German medical and hygiene products manufacturer with a long-established first aid and wound care portfolio. Direct competitor in European first aid kits, dressings, and workplace safety products serving the same DIN-regulated channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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