GTEG eG - Großküchentechnik Einkaufsgesellschaft

Name

GTEG eG - Großküchentechnik Einkaufsgesellschaft

Legal name

Grossküchentechnik Einkaufsgesellschaft eG

Website

https://gteg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GTEG eG is a German purchasing cooperative for commercial kitchen equipment, founded in 1999, uniting 40 specialist dealers across Germany, Luxembourg, and Austria with 53 service locations and pooling buying power to distribute products from leading manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Fürth

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Cooperative purchasing fees / member contributions: GTEG generates revenue through a cooperative structure where 40 specialist dealers pool their purchasing volume to secure better pricing and conditions from manufacturers. Members benefit from joint buying power while GTEG earns through volume-based arrangements with suppliers.
2. KTEG AG (subsidiary) refrigeration component purchasing: The subsidiary KTEG AG handles purchasing of refrigeration technology components, bundled with GTEG's commercial kitchen offerings. A nationwide network of refrigeration specialists guarantees execution quality and 24-hour emergency service.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GTEG eG is a registered purchasing cooperative (Einkaufsgenossenschaft) for commercial kitchen technology (Großküchentechnik) that aggregates the buying volume of 40 specialist commercial kitchen dealers operating 53 locations across Germany, Luxembourg, and Austria. By pooling purchasing power, GTEG negotiates favorable pricing and conditions with leading manufacturers such as Rational, MKN, Electrolux Professional, Meiko, Winterhalter, and Liebherr, while its members deliver full-cycle services including consultation, CAD/BIM planning, installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance to commercial kitchen operators.

Product overview

GTEG eG is a purchasing cooperative (Einkaufsgenossenschaft) for commercial kitchen technology (Großküchentechnik) that unites 40 specialist dealers across Germany, Luxembourg, and Austria with 53 locations. The organization operates as a collective purchasing network rather than a single-product software company. Its core offering is the GTEG Großküchen Katalog — a collaborative product catalog co-published with member dealers covering eight product categories: (1) Großküchen- und Gastronomietechnik (commercial cooking and gastronomy technology) including cooking kettles, tilting pans, combi steamers, induction units; (2) Kältetechnik und Lagerung (refrigeration and storage) covering cold rooms, refrigeration units, ice makers; (3) Transport und Speisenverteilung (transport and food distribution) including insulated transport boxes, serving trolleys, service robots; (4) Spültechnik und Wäschereitechnik (dishwashing and laundry technology) such as glass washers, warewashers; (5) Edelstahlmöbel und Hygiene (stainless steel furniture and hygiene) including extraction hoods, sinks; (6) Cafeteriaanlagen, Frontcooking (cafeteria systems and front cooking); (7) Küchenzubehör, Buffet und Bar (kitchen accessories, buffet and bar); (8) Gedeckter Tisch (tabletop) covering hotel porcelain, glassware, and cutlery. The catalog features branded products from partner manufacturers including Rational, MKN, Electrolux Professional, Meiko, Winterhalter, Bonamat, Hagola, and B.PRO. Members provide full-cycle services including consultation, CAD/BIM planning, installation, and maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GTEG Commercial Kitchen Catalog (GTEG Großküchen Katalog) Annual product catalog featuring commercial kitchen equipment, refrigeration, dishwashing, transport systems, stainless steel furniture, tabletop items, and accessories from 30+ partner brands. Available as both printed version and online flip catalog at gteg.de/katalog.
• GTEG Cooperative Purchasing Membership Cooperative membership program for commercial kitchen specialist dealers that aggregates purchasing volume across 40 members to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms from manufacturers across all commercial kitchen sub-segments including cooking technology, refrigeration, stainless steel furniture, dishwashing, food transport, and tableware.
• KTEG AG Refrigeration Component Purchasing Subsidiary service providing bundled refrigeration technology purchasing, backed by a nationwide network of refrigeration specialists guaranteeing high execution quality, reliable 24-hour emergency service, and cold chain maintenance.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• KTEG AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKTEG AG is a subsidiary of GTEG focused on the purchasing of refrigeration technology components. The subsidiary is integrated with GTEG's commercial kitchen offerings, with bundled coverage from GTEG/KTEG members. A nationwide network of refrigeration specialists guarantees high execution quality, reliable 24-hour emergency service, and maintenance of the cold chain. The pooling of purchasing volume generates procurement improvements that benefit customers across all projects.
• RationalflagshipTechnology or IntegrationRational is a key brand partner featured prominently in the GTEG catalog, offering combi steamers (iCombi Pro, iVario Pro, iHexagon), cook-chill systems, and accessories. GTEG members provide planning, installation, and service for Rational equipment across the DACH region.
• MEIKOflagshipTechnology or IntegrationMEIKO is featured in the GTEG catalog for dishwashing technology (M-iClean series) including glass washers, dishwashers, utensil washers, and GiO reverse osmosis modules. GTEG members distribute and service MEIKO products.
• MKNflagshipTechnology or IntegrationMKN (world of cooking) is a key brand partner in the GTEG catalog, offering the OPTIMA line of cooking equipment, MasterLine premium solutions, and multifunction cooking kettles. Featured prominently in the catalog with extensive product listings.
• Electrolux ProfessionalflagshipTechnology or IntegrationElectrolux Professional is featured in the GTEG catalog for professional cooking equipment including the thermaline series, combi steamers, cook-chill systems, and dishwashing solutions under the 'The OnE Lösungsanbieter' platform.
• LiebherrcoreTechnology or IntegrationLiebherr is featured in the GTEG catalog for commercial refrigeration and freezer solutions including GN 2/1 format refrigerators and freezers with energy-efficient technology and NoFrost systems.
• B.PROcoreTechnology or IntegrationB.PRO (from B.T. innovation / Häussermann) is featured in the GTEG catalog for food transport and distribution solutions including thermoport transport containers, Banquet Line and Ergo Line heated/cooled transport carts, and related accessories.
• WinterhaltercoreTechnology or IntegrationWinterhalter is listed as a brand partner in the GTEG catalog, offering commercial dishwashing and glasswashing solutions.
• Ascoline (by ascobloc)coreTechnology or IntegrationAscoline is a brand of ascobloc featured in the GTEG catalog for thermal cooking equipment including the 850 and 700 series of cooking ranges, bratt pans, fryers, boiling pans, and induction hobs.
• ViessmanncoreTechnology or IntegrationViessmann is featured in the GTEG catalog for commercial refrigeration technology including cooling cells, refrigeration units, and cold storage solutions as part of the GTEG's KTEG-integrated refrigeration offering.
• HupfercoreTechnology or IntegrationHupfer is featured in the GTEG catalog for stainless steel shelving systems, conveyor technology, and food distribution solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hagebau Handelsgesellschaft für Baustoffe mbH & Co. KG: One of Germany's largest member-owned trading cooperatives for building materials and DIY. Operates the same centralized purchasing cooperative model as GTEG — aggregating volume across independent specialist retailers to gain manufacturer negotiating leverage — making it a direct structural analog despite the different vertical.
• EUROBAUSTOFF Handelsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG: Cooperative trading organization for independent building materials retailers in Germany and Europe. Shares GTEG's core model of pooling specialist dealer purchasing power to negotiate better terms with manufacturers, making it a directly comparable cooperative peer.
• INTERGAST GmbH: Purchasing and service network for the German hospitality and foodservice industry, organizing cooperative procurement for hotels, restaurants, and caterers. Directly comparable to GTEG in pooling HoReCa purchasing volume to improve member conditions with suppliers.

Broad incumbents

• Chefs Culinar GmbH & Co. KG: Germany-based foodservice distributor serving restaurants, hotels, and community catering. Provides both food and non-food/equipment ranges, addressing the same commercial kitchen operator customers that GTEG's member dealers serve.
• Transgourmet Deutschland GmbH & Co. OHG: One of Germany's largest foodservice wholesalers (subsidiary of the Swiss Coop Group), serving restaurants, hotels, and communal caterers. Overlaps with GTEG's customer base in commercial kitchen procurement and HoReCa distribution across the DACH region.
• Handelshof Management GmbH: Cash-and-carry wholesaler serving hotels, restaurants, and catering businesses across Germany. Competes for the same commercial kitchen and foodservice customers that GTEG's member network addresses, albeit with a broader assortment focus.
• METRO AG: Major DACH HoReCa cash-and-carry wholesaler serving restaurants, hotels, and caterers with broad food and non-food assortments. While much larger and broader than GTEG, METRO competes for the same commercial kitchen and foodservice customer wallet across the region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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