ASK Kloska GmbH

What ASK Kloska GmbH does

ASK Kloska GmbH is a Bremen, Germany-based subsidiary of the family-run Kloska Group, operating as a technical supply and service partner for the maritime, industrial, shipyard, on-/offshore, craft and construction, and logistics sectors. The Kloska Group was founded in 1981 by Uwe Kloska as a technical ship chandler and now operates approximately 30 locations across Germany and international markets, employs 800+ people group-wide across roughly 18 subsidiary entities, and stocks approximately 130,000 products and items; the group supplies roughly 8,000 ships per year.

ASK Kloska GmbH's commercial offering combines a deep product catalog with adjacent technical services. Product categories span hoses and fittings, hydraulic accessories, lifting and lashing equipment, mooring ropes, quality tools, sealing technology and technical plastics, special wire ropes, work wear and PPE, machinery spare parts, and maritime environment protection systems. Technical services include airfreight and logistics, C-parts management, conveyor belt vulcanization, engine maintenance and repairs, gas engine service, governor technology, sail making and rigging, welding, and ship and industrial repair, alongside specialized maritime offerings such as cruise line supply, yacht supply, offshore catering, and owner's goods logistics.

The business model is B2B industrial and maritime distribution with a direct-to-customer motion: sales are executed through 30 physical locations, a 24-hour emergency service hotline, and an e-commerce shop at shop.kloska-group.com. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is structured on a quote-based, per-customer basis. Group leadership rests with founder Uwe Kloska and his daughter Nadine, and the company's most prominent disclosed enterprise relationship is a five-year partnership extension with AIDA Cruises signed in March 2025 for cruise line supply and logistics services.

Name

ASK Kloska GmbH

Legal name

ASK Kloska GmbH

Website

https://kloska.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ASK Kloska GmbH is a Bremen-based subsidiary of the family-run Kloska Group, supplying technical products and services to maritime, industrial, shipyard, offshore, construction, and logistics customers across the DACH region and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime and Industrial Supply

NAICS

Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385), Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423490), Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423810)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine MRO Parts & Consumables Distribution (TLAKAOAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Provisions, Stores & Bonded Supplies Coordination (TLAHAJAC)

Keywords

• Technical ship supply
• Maritime logistics services
• Industrial supply
• Offshore equipment supply
• Ship chandlery

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial and Maritime Supply: Sale of technical products, equipment, and supplies to shipping, shipyards, offshore, industry, craft, and construction sectors. Includes approximately 130,000 different products and items kept in stock.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ASK Kloska GmbH is a diversified technical ship supply and industrial supply company providing approximately 130,000 products and services across maritime, shipyard, industrial, offshore, and construction sectors. The company supplies technical equipment, consumables, safety gear, tools, ropes, hydraulic components, welding technology, provisions, and bonded stores, complemented by installation, maintenance, and repair services such as engine maintenance, conveyor belt vulcanization, sail making, and ship repair. It serves shipping companies, shipyards, offshore operators, and industrial manufacturers through 30 physical locations plus an e-commerce shop, with 24-hour emergency supply and just-in-time worldwide delivery.

Product overview

ASK Kloska GmbH is part of the Kloska Group, a family-run German maritime and industrial supply company established in 1981. The company operates as a diversified system supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of approximately 130,000 products and services across maritime, industrial, construction, and offshore sectors. The product and service portfolio encompasses: (1) Industrial product categories including hoses and fittings, hydraulic accessories, lifting/lashing equipment and crane ropes, mooring ropes, quality tools, sealing technology and technical plastics, special wire ropes, work wear/PPE, machinery spare parts, and maritime environment protection systems; (2) Technical services including airfreight and logistics, C-parts management, cleaning technology, conveyor belt technology and vulcanization, engine maintenance and repairs, gas engine service, governor technology, sail making and rigging, ship and industrial repair, welding technology, and technical ship supply; (3) Specialized maritime services including cruise line supply and logistics, yacht supply, owner's goods logistics, provisions and bonded stores, sea rescue equipment, offshore catering, and maritime environment protection. The company maintains 30 locations and supplies approximately 8,000 ships annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Airfreight & Logistics International airfreight forwarding and logistics services for shipping, industrial, and commercial clients requiring fast global transport of supplies and parts.
• C Parts Management Managed inventory and procurement services for C-parts and consumables, helping industrial and maritime customers streamline sourcing of small, high-volume parts.
• Conveyor Belt Technology & Vulcanization Conveyor belt installation, maintenance, repair, and vulcanization services for industrial operations.
• Cruise Line Supply & Logistics Comprehensive supply chain and logistics services tailored for cruise lines, including provisions, technical supplies, and logistics coordination. A five-year partnership extension with AIDA Cruises was signed in March 2025.
• Engine Maintenance & Repairs Engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for marine and industrial engines.
• On-/Offshore Equipment & Service Equipment supply and services for onshore and offshore operations, including mooring ropes, safety equipment, catering, and lashing equipment.
• Provisions & Bonded Stores Ship provisions and bonded store supplies for maritime vessels, including consumables for crew and operations.
• Offshore Catering & Housekeeping Services Catering and housekeeping services for offshore installations and vessels operating in remote locations.
• Ship & Industrial Repair Repair services for ships and industrial equipment, supporting shipyards and repair facilities.
• Technical Ship Supply Technical supplies and equipment for maritime vessels, the company's original ship chandler business since 1981.
• Yacht Supply Specialized supply services for yachts and luxury vessels.
• Owner's Goods Logistics Logistics services for owner's goods and personal effects for maritime clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8000 ships supplied annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AIDA CruisescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Five-year partnership extension secured in March 2025 for cruise line supply and logistics services. Kloska Group provides comprehensive supply chain solutions including provisions, technical supplies, and logistics coordination for AIDA Cruises vessels.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ISS A/S: Large facility services and offshore catering/housekeeping provider — overlaps with Kloska's offshore catering & housekeeping services and industrial supply segments, but as part of a much broader services portfolio.
• Wärtsilä Services: Global marine engine and lifecycle services provider; overlaps with Kloska's engine maintenance & repairs and governor technology services for marine operators, though Wärtsilä is far larger and technology-led.
• Caldic (now owned by Advent International): European specialty distribution group covering industrial chemicals, food ingredients, and technical products across multiple verticals — comparable to Kloska's industrial supply and chemical technical products offerings, though with a more pan-European distribution model.
• Addtech AB: Swedish industrial distribution group of niche technical components serving industrial customers across Northern Europe — comparable to Kloska's industrial supply, machinery spare parts, and sealing technology portfolios in product breadth and customer type.

Direct peers

• GAC Group: Global ship agency, husbandry, and logistics provider covering provisions, bonded stores, spares delivery, and crew change support — competes head-to-head with Kloska's provisions & bonded stores and cruise line supply services, with broader geographic reach.
• Wilhelmsen (Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA): Global maritime supply chain and ship services group with ship supply, marine products, and port call services across multiple continents — directly comparable to Kloska's maritime supply and husbandry business, but operating at substantially larger international scale.
• Unitor (Wilhelmsen): Wilhelmsen's marine products and ship supply arm offering technical ship chandler, MRO consumables, and marine chemicals — directly comparable to Kloska's technical ship supply and chemical technical products categories.
• Wagenborg: Dutch maritime services group combining shipping, ship supply, and logistics for shipowners and offshore operators across Northwest Europe — closely comparable in product breadth and customer base to Kloska's maritime/industrial supply model.

Emerging players

• IMI Critical Engineering: Flow control solutions provider with aftermarket service for industrial and marine customers — partially overlaps with Kloska's industrial supply, sealing technology, and hydraulics categories, though focused on a narrower engineered component range.

Regional players

• MacGregor (Cargotec): Marine cargo and load handling solutions and lifecycle services — comparable to Kloska's lifting, lashing equipment, crane ropes, and shipyard supply segments, but focused on engineered equipment rather than broad-line MRO distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ask-kloska-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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