Kapfer GmbH

Name

Kapfer GmbH

Legal name

KAPFER GmbH

Website

https://kapfer.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Swimming Pool Construction and Water Technology

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Equipment Installation & Upgrades (Automation, Covers, Sanitizers) (HSAIALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Filter, Pump & Heater Maintenance/Repair (HSAIALAC), Pool & Spa Chemicals (Chlorination, pH Control, Algaecides) (CRAJAKAL), Pool Decking & Surrounds (HSAPALAK)

Keywords

• Swimming pool construction
• Wellness installations
• Water treatment systems
• Pool maintenance services
• Plastic fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Wertingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Swimming Pool Construction: Design, installation, and commissioning of bespoke residential and commercial swimming pools, including concrete, GFK, stainless steel, and tiled pools. Projects range from private home pools to hotel and municipal facilities. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts.
2. Whirlpools, Swim-Spas and Wellness Equipment: Sale and installation of stationary pools, portable HotSpring whirlpools, A-SPAS swim spas, and wellness room equipment (saunas, steam baths, infrared cabins, Kneipp pools, showers). Combines product sales with installation services.
3. Swimming Pool Renovation and Restoration: Specialist relining of aging pools with new tile, stainless steel, or foil linings. Projects span Munich to Milan, Mallorca, and Maldives, with on-site consultation and custom offers.
4. Maintenance, Service and Consumables: Ongoing services including monthly/annual maintenance, winterization, spring cleaning, filter sand replacement, water analysis, microbiological testing, equipment lending, energy consulting, and supply of water care products. Also covers repair and maintenance of third-party pools and whirlpools.
5. Custom Plastic Components and In-house Fabrication: CNC-manufactured plastic components including pool fittings, overflow channels, nozzles, strainers, and bespoke containers sold through their own product catalog.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Kapfer GmbH designs, builds, and services custom swimming pools, whirlpools, swim spas, wellness rooms, and natural swimming ponds for private homeowners, hotels, municipalities, and industrial clients. The company combines in-house plastic fabrication (CNC machining, TÜV-certified welding), proprietary built-in pool components, and authorized distribution of leading third-party brands (HotSpring, A-SPAS, BAYROL, OSPA) with full lifecycle service from planning through ongoing maintenance and renovation.

Product overview

KAPFER GmbH is a swimming pool construction and water technology company based in Wertingen, Germany, with nearly 60 years of history and approximately 30 employees. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio centered on swimming pool construction, including various pool types (concrete, GFK/fiberglass, PVC, stainless steel), whirlpools, swim spas with overflow systems, natural swimming ponds, and complete wellness rooms. Their offering is characterized by a one-stop-shop approach combining their own manufactured products (Einbauteile/built-in components, pool linings, heating systems) with curated third-party brands (HotSpring portable pools, A-SPAS swim spas) and extensive water care products. The water care portfolio features automatic dosing systems (PoolManager, PoolRelax, PoolConnect, Brominator, Flockmatic), multiple disinfection methods (chlorine, active oxygen, bromine, biguanide), cleaning robots (BLUE DIAMOND), and comprehensive water analysis tools. Services include pool construction, renovation (available worldwide), Mallorca installation/maintenance services, and complete plastics technology processing with CNC capabilities. The company operates as a master craft business (Meisterbetrieb) specializing in sanitary, heating, air conditioning, and pool construction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• A-SPAS Swim Spa: A swim spa brand distributed by KAPFER, sourced from Austrian manufacturer Armstark GmbH. A-SPAS swim spas range from 4 to 11 meters and feature counter-current swimming systems for in-home fitness and wellness.

Products and services

• Schwimmbadbau (Swimming Pool Construction) Construction of custom swimming pools for private homeowners and commercial clients, including concrete, fiberglass, PVC, stainless steel, and tiled pools with comprehensive planning through commissioning.
• Whirlpools Whirlpool tubs for home and garden including portable HotSpring pools (world market leader), stationary pools such as Cascada and Octagon Public models, and sauna plunge pools like the Rondo 125.
• Schwimm-Spa mit Überlaufsystem (Swim Spa with Overflow System) Luxurious swim spas featuring a perimeter overflow channel, four-step Scala stair system, two-step wellness seating, four massage jets for foot reflexology and hydrotherapy, and a mahogany real-wood surround.
• A-SPAS Swim Spa Swim spas from Austrian manufacturer A-SPAS (Armstark GmbH), ranging 4-11 meters with powerful counter-current systems for 1-7 persons, including the Pool Lounge® product line.
• Schwimmteiche (Natural Swimming Ponds) Natural swimming ponds with biological water purification that uses microorganisms and plants for filtration without chemicals, requiring approximately 25 m² of garden space for the biological regeneration zone.
• Wellness-Räume (Wellness Rooms) Complete wellness room solutions including saunas, steam baths, Turkish Hamam, salt inhalation rooms, aroma rooms, infrared cabins, whirlpool bathtubs, Kneipp pools, and showers with integrated light, scent, color, and acoustic design.
• Schwimmbecken-Sanierung (Pool Renovation) Specialist renovation of aging pools with new tile, stainless steel, or foil linings, available internationally for pools in Munich, Milan, Mallorca, and the Maldives.
• Kunststofftechnik (Plastics Technology Services) Plastics processing services including TÜV-certified plastic welding, large CNC machining center, concrete core drilling, container trade, piping work, tiling, and §19 Water Management Act approvals.
• Schwimmbad-Service (Pool Service and Maintenance) Complete pool maintenance including monthly/annual maintenance, cleaning, winterization, spring cleaning, filter sand replacement, water analysis, microbiological testing, energy consulting, leak detection, CAD planning, and electrical work.
• Mallorca-Service (Mallorca Pool and Wellness Service) Exclusive pool and wellness installation service for property owners and second-home residents on Mallorca via subsidiary KAPFER Pool-Design S.L., offering 24/7 service with German and Spanish-speaking staff and German quality standards.
• Heizsysteme (Pool Heating Systems) Pool heating solutions including solar absorbers, heat exchangers, electric instantaneous water heaters, air heat pumps, and heat recovery ventilation systems, with cooling capability.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-year material warranty on liner installations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OSPA – WasseraufbereitungsanlagencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2011Since the beginning of 2011, Kapfer GmbH has served as the official factory representative (Werksvertretung) for OSPA water treatment systems on the Balearic Islands. OSPA is a manufacturer of pool water treatment equipment, and Kapfer distributes and installs OSPA products as part of their Mallorca pool and wellness service offering, ensuring clients receive German-standard water treatment solutions.
• HotSpringcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKapfer GmbH is an authorized HotSpring dealer, selling and distributing the world's leading portable whirlpool brand. HotSpring awarded Kapfer the 'Händler des Jahres' (Dealer of the Year) title, indicating a strong and recognized partnership. HotSpring pools are presented as weatherproof and near maintenance-free portable units requiring only space, a water hose, and a power connection.
• A-SPAS / Armstark GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKapfer has expanded its portfolio to include A-SPAS swim spas and the Pool Lounge® product line. A-SPAS is a brand of the Austrian family company Armstark GmbH, established over 20 years ago with more than 20,000 satisfied customers. A-SPAS swim spas range from 4 to 11 meters in length and are delivered fully operational with filter, heating, and insulation systems.
• BAYROLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKapfer distributes BAYROL water care products as part of their comprehensive product offering. BAYROL products include chlorine, bromine, active oxygen, biguanide disinfection systems, pH regulators, flocculants, algae preventives, pool cleaners, filter cleaners, automatic dosing systems (PoolManager, PoolRelax, PoolConnect), and winterization products. Kapfer offers the full BAYROL range for water treatment and emphasizes 24/7 availability for support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Dinotec GmbH: German pool water treatment technology specialist offering measurement, dosing, and control systems for private and public pools. Comparable to Kapfer's PoolManager/PoolRelax dosing portfolio and shared DACH customer base.
• Niveko s.r.o. Czech manufacturer of one-piece polypropylene and stainless steel pools serving European private and commercial markets. Comparable product range (overflow pools, skimmer pools, counter-current systems) and similar targeting of premium residential and hotel customers.
• Riviera Pool GmbH: German manufacturer of prefabricated swimming pools (stainless steel, PP) and a direct competitor to Kapfer in the DACH pool construction market. Comparable in offering (pool construction, liner technology, wellness) and customer base (private + commercial).
• Polytherm Group: Austrian/German pool manufacturer and installer offering custom pools, whirlpools, and wellness installations. Direct competitor in DACH and southern European markets with similar one-stop-shop model including construction, service, and equipment.

Broad incumbents

• Desjoyaux Piscines: Large French pool manufacturer and franchisor with a broad European footprint. Competes with Kapfer in the custom residential pool segment but operates at significantly greater scale through a dealer network model across Europe.
• Compass Pools (Europe): European ceramic-composite pool manufacturer with established dealer networks across Europe including DACH. Comparable premium positioning and similar residential-plus-hotel customer targeting.
• BWT Pool Products: Austrian/European water treatment and pool equipment provider. Directly comparable to Kapfer's OSPA/BAYROL distribution business and competes in automatic dosing, water analysis, and pool chemicals.
• Waterair Piscines: Major European pool kit manufacturer with strong DACH and southern European presence. Overlaps with Kapfer in self-build custom pools but targets a more standardized, kit-based customer segment.
• Fluidra S.A. Spanish-listed global pool equipment and water treatment major. Competes with Kapfer's distribution of BAYROL/OSPA water care and pool equipment, and operates installation services in southern Europe overlapping with Kapfer's Mallorca footprint.

Regional players

• Plaston Pool AG: Swiss pool manufacturer with a Swiss/regional focus on PP pools and wellness installations. Comparable product offering and premium HNW residential customer segment but geographically limited to Switzerland and adjacent markets.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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