Kreishandwerkerschaft Coesfeld

What Kreishandwerkerschaft Coesfeld does

Kreishandwerkerschaft Coesfeld (KH-Coesfeld) is a regional guild association (e.V.) operating within the German Handwerk system in the Kreis Coesfeld district of Westmünsterland, North Rhine-Westphalia. It serves as the umbrella organization for multiple Innungen (craft guilds) and represents 1,650 Innungsfachbetriebe (member businesses) and more than 2,000 apprentices across trades including bakers, butchers, carpenters, electricians, metalworkers, roofers, stonemasons, hairdressers, plumbing/HVAC, and construction. The organization is affiliated with Handwerkskammer Münsterland and operates with statutory roles tied to the German guild system (hoheitliche Aufgaben), handling delegated functions in training oversight, vocational qualification, and regional advocacy for skilled trades.

The core technology asset is the KH-App (KH-Plattform), a member-exclusive digital platform at app.kh-coesfeld.de that provides Innungsmitglieder with access to information, services, and resources. The service portfolio includes Rechtsberatung (legal advice), Forderungsmanagement (debt collection), Meisterkurse (master craftsman courses), berufliche Qualifizierung (vocational qualification), Berufsausbildung (apprenticeship support), Interessenvertretung (interest representation), Energieberatung (energy consulting), and Rahmenverträge (framework agreements) negotiated with partners including Signal Iduna, IKK Classic, Volkswagen, Stadtwerke Dülmen, ASZ GmbH, SCHUFA, and DBL Kotzenberg. Vocational training is delivered in cooperation with HBS (Handwerks-Bildungsstätten) e.V. at its Technologie-Zentrum in Stockum, Coesfeld.

Revenue derives primarily from annual membership fees structured as a Grundbetrag (base amount) plus a payroll-linked Zusatzbeitrag, with the formula varying by Innung affiliation and member Lohnsumme (payroll). Secondary revenue comes from training courses, Meisterkurse, and seminars. Members are acquired through direct outreach, the website, telephone, and email — specifically through the Innungsbetreuung team. The association is led by Hauptgeschäftsführer Ulrich Müller and Geschäftsführer Frank Summen, with an operational staff of approximately 15 employees across its headquarters at Borkener Str. 1, 48653 Coesfeld and the HBS training facility at Stockum 1, 48653 Coesfeld.

Name

Kreishandwerkerschaft Coesfeld

Legal name

Kreishandwerkerschaft Coesfeld

Website

https://kh-coesfeld.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kreishandwerkerschaft Coesfeld is a regional German guild association representing 1,650 crafts and trades member businesses and 2,000+ apprentices in the Coesfeld district of Westmünsterland. It delivers legal advice, training, framework agreements, and advocacy services through its KH-App member platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Coesfeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees calculated from a base amount plus additional fees based on guild/innung affiliation and business payroll (Lohnsumme). The membership provides access to services including legal advice, training, networking, and financial benefits that often offset the membership cost for businesses that train apprentices.
2. Training and seminar fees: Revenue from professional development courses, master craftsman courses (Meisterkurse), first aid training, and other educational programs offered to members and non-members through the HBS (Handwerks-Bildungsstätten) technology center.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kreishandwerkerschaft Coesfeld is the regional guild (Innung) association for skilled-trades businesses in Kreis Coesfeld/Westmünsterland. It provides member businesses with legal advice, debt collection (Forderungsmanagement), vocational training (Berufsausbildung, Meisterkurse, berufliche Qualifizierung), political representation (Interessenvertretung), energy consulting (Energieberatung), and exclusive framework agreements (Rahmenverträge) with partners such as Signal Iduna, IKK Classic, and Volkswagen. Access to these services is delivered primarily through the member-exclusive KH-App/KH-Plattform digital portal.

Product overview

Kreishandwerkerschaft Coesfeld operates as a regional craftsman's guild association providing a portfolio of services organized around the KH-App as its core digital platform. The KH-App serves as the exclusive member portal connecting Innung (guild) members to information and services. The organization offers professional development through Meisterkurse (master craftsman courses), berufliche Qualifizierung (vocational training), and Berufsausbildung (apprenticeship programs). Additional services include Rechtsberatung (legal advice), Forderungsmanagement (debt collection), Interessenvertretung (political advocacy), Energieberatung (energy consulting), and exclusive Rahmenverträge (framework agreements) for discounts on insurance, automotive, and utilities. The portfolio is complemented by networking events, trade skill exhibitions, and apprenticeship celebration ceremonies (Lossprechung).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KH-App: Mobile application and digital platform exclusive for Innungsmitglieder (guild members) providing access to services, information, and member-only resources.
• KH-Plattform

Products and services

• KH-App (KH-Plattform) member-exclusive digital portal Member-exclusive digital platform and mobile application for Innungsmitglieder (guild members) providing access to association services, information, tools for member management, and exclusive resources.
• Rechtsberatung und Inkassoservice (Legal advice and debt collection) Professional legal advice, representation, and debt collection (Inkasso) services for member crafts and trades businesses.
• Forderungsmanagement (Receivables management) Debt collection and receivables management services provided to member businesses to recover unpaid invoices.
• Meisterkurse (Master craftsman courses) Master craftsman qualification courses offered in cooperation with HBS Coesfeld for members and non-members seeking professional certification.
• Berufliche Qualifizierung (Vocational qualification) Continuing education and professional qualification programs for craftspeople delivered as courses and seminars.
• Berufsausbildung (Apprenticeship programs) Apprenticeship programs and vocational education services supporting the training of future skilled trades workers.
• Interessenvertretung (Interest representation / political advocacy) Representation of member interests toward politics, trade unions, and the public as part of the Kreishandwerkerschaft's statutory advocacy role.
• Rahmenverträge (Framework agreements) Exclusive framework agreements (Rahmenverträge) negotiated by KH-Coesfeld on behalf of members to provide preferential terms for insurance (Signal Iduna, IKK Classic), automotive (Volkswagen), energy (Stadtwerke Dülmen, EMERGY), and other services.
• Energieberatung (Energy consulting) Energy and building energy advisory services for member businesses, supporting efficient energy use and compliance.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Signal IdunaminorOthersInsurance partner under framework agreements (Rahmenabkommen) providing preferential conditions for member businesses.
• IKK ClassicminorOthersStatutory health insurance provider partner offering special rates and conditions for member businesses and their employees.
• VolkswagenminorOthersVehicle manufacturer partner providing fleet or purchasing arrangements for member businesses through framework agreements.
• Stadtwerke DülmenminorOthersLocal utility company partner offering energy-related framework agreements for member businesses.
• ASZ GmbHminorOthersFramework agreement partner providing specialized services for member businesses.
• SCHUFAminorOthersCredit reporting agency partner offering services to member businesses through framework agreements.
• DBL KotzenbergminorOthersFramework agreement partner providing textile cleaning/maintenance services for member businesses.
• HBS (Handwerks-Bildungsstätten) e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBS e.V. operates the training center (Technologie-Zentrum) and provides seminar facilities. KH-Coesfeld collaborates with HBS for continuing education, master craftsman courses (Meisterkurse), and training programs. They share facilities and coordinate training offerings for members.
• Sparkasse WestmünsterlandminorOthersLocal savings bank co-sponsor of the Förderpreis (grant award) for top-performing apprentices, providing funding of 500-1,400 EUR per award recipient.
• Handwerkskammer (HWK) MünsterlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Chamber of Crafts affiliation. KH-Coesfeld works with HWK Münsterland on training, certification, and industry standards. Displayed on website as affiliated organization.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kreishandwerkerschaft Steinfurt: Neighboring regional guild association in the Steinfurt district of NRW. Closest direct peer — same Kreishandwerkerschaft model, same Innung structure, same member-services portfolio (legal advice, training, framework agreements) in an adjacent geography.
• Kreishandwerkerschaft Recklinghausen: Regional guild association serving the Recklinghausen district in NRW, near the Münsterland region. Same organizational form, same member-services portfolio, and same statutory function within the Handwerk system.
• Kreishandwerkerschaft Borken: Adjacent regional guild association in the Borken district, directly bordering Kreis Coesfeld. Operates the same guild-association model serving local crafts businesses with legal, training, and collective-bargaining services.
• Kreishandwerkerschaft Warendorf: Another nearby regional guild association within the Münsterland region, operating the identical Kreishandwerkerschaft structure for crafts businesses. Comparable member-services, funding model, and statutory role.

Broad incumbents

• Zentralverband Deutsches Handwerk (ZDH): The national umbrella federation of the German crafts sector. Comparable as the apex body of the same Handwerk system in which KH-Coesfeld operates, providing advocacy, framework coordination, and policy representation at federal level.
• Handwerkskammer Münster: The regional Chamber of Crafts covering the Münsterland region, including the same geographic footprint as KH-Coesfeld. Comparable as the higher-tier statutory body in the same Handwerk system, providing overlapping training, registration, and advocacy services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4Rv3s-TDadVQBtYn6Cd7kA
• Facebookfacebook.com/kreishandwerkerschaftcoesfeld
• Instagraminstagram.com/kreishandwerkerschaft_coesfeld
• TikToktiktok.com/@kh_coe?lang=de-DE&is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v3
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kreishandwerkerschaft-coesfeld

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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