KABE Pulverlack Deutschland GmbH

Name

KABE Pulverlack Deutschland GmbH

Legal name

KABE Pulverlack Deutschland GmbH

Website

https://kabe-pulverlack.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Powder Coatings

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAEAGAK

Coating & Adhesive Raw Materials (Resins, Additives, Solvents)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants

Keywords

• Industrial powder coatings
• Architectural facade coatings
• Low temperature powder coatings
• Polyester polyurethane coatings
• Rail vehicle coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Graben-Neudorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Powder Coating Products Sales: Revenue generated from the manufacture and sale of POLYFLEX® powder coating systems, including polyester, polyurethane, epoxy, and special polyester variants. Products are sold directly to coating companies and industrial manufacturers in Germany. No e-commerce or direct consumer sales.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KABE Pulverlack Deutschland GmbH manufactures and distributes the POLYFLEX® brand of powder coating systems in Germany for industrial and architectural applications. The portfolio includes polyester (PES), polyurethane (PUR), epoxy (EP), and special polyester (PAC) chemistries offered in multiple gloss levels, textures, and color systems (RAL, NCS, Pantone, custom), supplemented by specialty lines such as low-temperature curing (NT), ultra-thin layer (UDS), metallic effect, and the KABE REACT!VE® system for MDF substrates.

Product overview

KABE Pulverlack Deutschland GmbH, part of the KABE Swiss Group and formerly Geweka Pulverlack GmbH, distributes the POLYFLEX® powder coating portfolio manufactured by parent company KARL BUBENHOFER AG. The product range centers on POLYFLEX® branded powder coatings available in multiple chemistries: Polyester (PES) systems for interior/exterior applications including low-temperature (NT) variants and high-weather-resistant (SD/HWF) grades; Epoxy (EP) Korroflex primers for corrosion protection; Polyurethane (PUR) systems for premium finishes; and Special Polyester (PAC) for advanced weather resistance. Products are categorized by application: exterior facades and architecture (Aussen Fassade), interior applications (Innenanwendung), industrial exterior (Aussen Industrie), plus specialty lines including UDS ultra-thin layer, metallic effects, NT low-temperature cure, and KABE REACT!VE for MDF substrates. Surface finishes range across gloss levels (Glanz, Seidenglanz, Seidenmatt, Matt/Tiefmatt) and textures (smooth, fine/medium/coarse structure), available in RAL, RAL-Design, NCS, MCS, Pantone, and custom colors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• POLYFLEX®: Brand of powder coatings developed and manufactured by Karl Bubenhofer AG, distributed by KABE Pulverlack Deutschland GmbH in Germany. Includes various powder coating systems for interior and exterior applications.
• KABE REACT!VE®
• POLYFLEX® PES-140-SD-NT
• POLYFLEX® PES-165-NT

Products and services

• POLYFLEX® Powder Coatings (Pulverlacke) High-quality powder coating systems for industrial and architectural applications, including polyester, epoxy, polyurethane, and special polyester (PAC) formulations with various surface finishes (gloss, silk gloss, silk matt, matt/deep matt) and textures (smooth, fine/medium/coarse structure) available in RAL, RAL-Design, NCS, MCS, Pantone, and custom colors. Sold exclusively to commercial/trade customers.
• NT Niedertemperaturpulverlacke (Low-Temperature Powder Coatings) Low-temperature curing powder coatings that cure at reduced temperatures (as low as 160°C in 10 minutes), enabling coating of heat-sensitive substrates, energy savings, and Qualicoat/GSB certified architectural applications. Includes PES-165-NT and PES-140-SD-NT grades.
• UDS Ultradünnschicht Pulverlacke (Ultra-Thin Layer Powder Coatings) Ultra-thin powder coating technology offering an efficient alternative to KTL (cathodic dip coating) for iron and steel substrates, delivering equivalent corrosion protection with reduced material usage, developed in collaboration with partner WOB.
• Metallic Pulverlacke (Metallic Effect Powder Coatings) Decorative metallic effect powder coatings including Pearl Metallics, Metallics, Qualibond, and Megabond variants for premium architectural and design finishes.
• KABE REACT!VE® MDF Powder Coating System Specialized powder coating system enabling powder coating on alternative substrates including medium-density fiberboard (MDF), supporting complex 3-D surfaces, geometries, and edge profiles for furniture and interior applications.
• POLYFLEX® EP-20 Korroflexprimer (Anti-Corrosion Primer) Corrosion-protecting epoxy-based coating powder for iron and steel substrates, usable as single-layer system for functional interior applications or as primer in 2-layer exterior systems. Available as EP-20-Korroflexprimer NT GU for rail vehicle applications.
• POLYFLEX® PUR-125-GU Soft Touch Powder Coating Polyurethane powder coating producing high-quality surfaces with haptic and optical elegance (soft-touch feel), suitable for interior and exterior use with excellent outgassing properties on galvanized or porous substrates.
• POLYFLEX® PES-138-Power Antigraffiti Powder Coating Economical antigraffiti powder coating in industrial exterior quality with BPA-free formulation, curing in 15 minutes at 180°C, suitable for protection against graffiti on industrial and architectural surfaces.
• POLYFLEX® Qualicoat and GSB Certified Systems POLYFLEX® powder coating systems certified under Qualicoat (including Class 1 standard facade and Class 2 high-weather-resistant facade) and GSB International quality labels, including standard and low-temperature polyester systems and the PAC-140 special polyester Eloxal collection.
• POLYFLEX® ESD-Serie (Electrostatic Discharge Powder Coatings) Powder coating series specifically designed for electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection in industrial applications requiring controlled surface conductivity.
• POLYFLEX® Steridur Hygiene Powder Coating System Powder coating system for sterile/hygienic environments, including medical technology equipment with germ-killing film protection for hygiene-sensitive surfaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Low-temperature curing at 160°C in 10 minutes (PES-165-NT, Qualicoat Class 1)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WOB (partner for KTL + Powder Coating System)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026WOB is the development partner for the KTL + powder coating combination system for rail vehicle bodies (Wagenkasten). Together with WOB, KABE has realized a functional prototype on an industrial scale, coating a full-size rail vehicle body using the combined KTL (cathodic dip coating) + POLYFLEX® powder topcoat system at WOB's large-scale facility. This demonstrates a practical, scalable solution for series production in rail vehicle construction.
• KABE Swiss GroupcoreOthers · 1 January 2021KABE Pulverlack Deutschland GmbH is part of the KABE Swiss Group, an internationally active corporate group with 10 companies. The group is headquartered in Gossau, Switzerland, led by the 4th generation of the Bubenhofer family (Andreas, Christoph, and Stephanie Bubenhofer). The group includes operations in Switzerland, Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Austria, and France.
• GEHOLIT+WIEMER Lack- und Kunststoff-Chemie GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008GEHOLIT+WIEMER is a 50% joint venture partner in KABE Pulverlack Deutschland GmbH (formerly Geweka Pulverlack GmbH). Since January 2021, GEHOLIT+WIEMER became fully owned by KABE Swiss Group (family Bubenhofer) as part of a succession solution. GEHOLIT+WIEMER provides wet paint/liquid coating systems, enabling KABE to offer a complete system solution (powder + wet paint) from a single source. Joint exhibition at PaintExpo 2026.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Jotun: Norwegian-headquartered global coatings supplier with powder coating products for architectural and industrial applications. Overlaps with KABE in Qualicoat-certified facade systems and protective industrial coatings, though Jotun operates at substantially larger scale globally.
• PPG Industries: Global coatings major with powder coating offerings serving industrial and architectural markets. Competes in similar end-applications but at significantly greater scale and with broader product breadth across liquid and powder technologies.
• AkzoNobel: Global paints and coatings major with a significant powder coatings business (Interpon brand) serving architectural, automotive, and industrial customers. Competes broadly with KABE in facade and industrial powder coating segments but offers a much larger portfolio including liquid paints.
• Beckers Group: European industrial coatings specialist with coil and specialty coatings serving construction, transportation, and industrial customers. Adjacent competitor in industrial exterior coatings with overlapping rail and architectural exposure.
• Sherwin-Williams: World's largest coatings company with architectural, industrial, and specialty powder coating offerings. Competes broadly with KABE in facade and industrial powder coatings but with vastly greater global scale, brand recognition, and distribution.

Direct peers

• Axalta Coating Systems: Global leader in liquid and powder coatings with extensive powder coating product lines serving architectural, industrial, automotive, and transportation end-markets. Directly comparable to KABE in powder coating chemistry (polyester, epoxy, polyurethane systems) and end-market focus on facades, industrial equipment, and rail.
• TIGER Coatings: Austrian-headquartered specialty powder coatings manufacturer with strong presence in architectural (Qualicoat/GSB certified), industrial, and functional powder coating applications. Closely comparable product portfolio and European customer base, with similar specialty positioning in low-temperature and effect finishes.
• Stahl Powder Coatings: Specialty powder coatings manufacturer (part of Stahl Holdings) focused on architectural, automotive, and functional powder applications. Comparable specialty positioning and product chemistry, competing for similar European customers in premium powder coating segments.
• IGP Pulvertechnik: Swiss-based powder coatings specialist focused on architectural and industrial applications with strong Qualicoat/GSB certifications. Direct competitor in the DACH architectural facade market with comparable polyester and polyurethane powder systems.
• Teknos: Finnish coatings manufacturer with strong powder coating presence serving architectural (facade), industrial, and specialty applications in Europe. Comparable technology portfolio with polyester and polyurethane powder systems and Qualicoat-class certifications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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