IKS Kunststoff- und Stahlverarbeitungs GmbH

What IKS Kunststoff- und Stahlverarbeitungs GmbH does

IKS Kunststoff- und Stahlverarbeitungs GmbH is a privately held German specialist contractor (GmbH) founded in 1993 and headquartered in Ingelheim am Rhein. The company designs, fabricates, and installs plastic (thermoplastic) construction systems, with core competencies in plastic pipeline construction, plastic container and apparatus construction, plastic shafts, plastic linings, and drinking water infrastructure. It also runs a steel/stainless steel processing line as a complementary offering (railings, cast-iron pipeline work). Core technical capability centers on multiple certified plastic welding techniques — Heizelementstumpfschweißen, Heizelementmuffenschweißen, Heizwendelschweißen, and Extrusionsschweißen — and the company is qualified under TÜV AD 2000 | HP120R, DVGW GW 301, DVS, and § 19 Wasserhaushaltsgesetz.

The company serves two primary end markets on a horizontal basis: municipal water supply utilities (drinking water tank renovation, drinking water storage, water treatment — over 130 completed Hochbehältersanierung projects make IKS the self-identified market leader in elevated tank renovation in Germany), and industrial customers (chemical-resistant piping, ventilation systems, containers, linings) including BASF, Merck, and Corning. Secondary markets include landfill construction (25+ years) and civil engineering/canal construction. Customers include municipal Stadtwerke and Wasserbeschaffungsverbände, public-sector waste management operators, general contractors (Leonhard Weiss, Fechtelkord & Eggersmann), and research/education institutions (TU Darmstadt, Universität Mainz).

IKS runs a project-based professional services model: customers submit direct project inquiries, IKS delivers single-source responsibility from design through manufacturing and on-site installation using in-house certified welders. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific with no publicly disclosed price points. The company operates four German branch offices (Ingelheim, Industriepark Höchst/Frankfurt, Wickede/Ruhr, Stuttgart) and holds an Arbeitnehmerüberlassung permit for certified plastic welders, supporting workforce flexibility. It is part of an affiliated group with sister company SR Kunststofftechnik GmbH (Unterwellenborn). No external investors, funding rounds, or public listing are referenced.

Name

IKS Kunststoff- und Stahlverarbeitungs GmbH

Legal name

IKS Kunststoff- und Stahlverarbeitungs GmbH

Website

https://kunststoffanlagen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IKS Kunststoff- und Stahlverarbeitungs GmbH is a German specialist contractor designing, fabricating, and installing certified plastic pipeline, container, and drinking water infrastructure for municipal water utilities and industrial customers across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Plastic Construction Services

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), Plastics Pipe, Pipe Fitting, and Unlaminated Profile Shape Manufacturing (32612), Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMANADAG

Plumbing & Building Drain/Waste/Vent (DWV) Pipe & Fittings

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing/Plastic Pipe, Fittings & Conduit Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMANADAH

Stormwater Drainage & Culvert Systems

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing/Plastic Pipe, Fittings & Conduit Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMANAFAJ

Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing/Injection-Molded Plastics Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMANAGAE

Blow-Molded Drums, Barrels & IBC Components

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing/Blow-Molded Plastics Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMAHAEAF

Pressure Vessels, Columns & Storage Tanks (ASME/Process Vessels)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Process & Industrial Plant Equipment

SECONDARYIMAFADAH

Food & Beverage Processing Plant Construction

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Industrial Construction (Plants & Facilities)

Keywords

• Plastic pipeline construction
• Drinking water tank renovation
• Plastic ventilation systems
• Landfill construction services
• Industrial plastic fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Ingelheim am Rhein

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Project-based Plastic Construction Services: Revenue generated through project-based contracts for plastic construction, pipeline installation, container manufacturing, drinking water tank renovation, ventilation systems, and landfill construction. Services include both in-house manufacturing and on-site installation work.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IKS Kunststoff- und Stahlverarbeitungs GmbH is a German plastic construction specialist providing project-based services in plastic pipeline construction, plastic container construction, plastic apparatus construction, and plastic linings for industrial, municipal water supply, and waste management customers. The company handles full project delivery from design and in-house manufacturing to on-site installation, including drinking water tank renovation, plastic ventilation/extraction systems, PE drinking water storage, drinking water treatment, and landfill construction. Its work is anchored by certified plastic welding expertise (butt, socket, coil, and extrusion welding) and multiple industry certifications (TÜV AD 2000 | HP120R, DVGW GW 301, DVS, § 19 WHG).

Product overview

IKS Kunststoff- und Stahlverarbeitungs GmbH is a medium-sized company that has been successfully operating in plastic construction for 30 years. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic construction services with a focus on plastic pipeline construction, plastic container construction, plastic apparatus construction, and plastic linings. As an all-in-one provider, IKS handles projects from design to implementation, covering Kunststoff-Rohrleitungsbau (plastic pipeline construction) for industry, civil engineering, and water supply; Lüftungsbau Kunststoff (plastic ventilation construction) for complete turnkey extraction systems; Kunststoff-Behälterbau (plastic container construction) for custom containers; Kunststoff-Schächte (plastic shafts) including PE and PP shaft systems; Sanierung Trinkwasserbehälter (drinking water tank renovation) as a market leader with over 130 completed projects; Trinkwasserspeicher aus PE (drinking water storage PE construction); Trinkwasser-Aufbereitung (drinking water treatment) including filtration, disinfection, de-ironing, and de-manganization; Kunststoff-Auskleidung (plastic lining) for concrete protection; Kunststoff-Drehteile (plastic turned parts); Sonderbauteile (special components); Kunststoff-Schweissen (plastic welding) using various techniques; and Deponie-Bau (landfill construction) for landfill construction and maintenance. The company also offers steel processing services including stainless steel railings and cast iron pipeline construction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FLEXIBO: Flexible KG-bogen product for connecting vertical fall pipes to horizontal underground pipes, preventing connection failures due to ground settlement.

Products and services

• Plastic Pipeline Construction (Kunststoff-Rohrleitungsbau) Plastic pipeline construction services for industrial, civil engineering, and water supply applications, using certified welding techniques for chemical-resistant and drinking-water-compliant systems.
• Plastic Ventilation Construction (Lüftungsbau Kunststoff) Delivery and installation of complete turnkey extraction systems made of plastic, including radial fans for roof mounting, for industrial and chemical-resistant ventilation applications.
• Plastic Container Construction (Kunststoff-Behälterbau) Custom plastic container manufacturing, either in the workshop or on-site at customer locations, for industrial and water treatment applications.
• Plastic Shafts (Kunststoff-Schächte) Specialized plastic shafts, particularly PE shafts and PP shafts made from wound pipes, for drainage and infrastructure applications.
• Drinking Water Tank Renovation (Sanierung Trinkwasserbehälter) Renovation of elevated drinking water tanks for municipal water suppliers; with more than 130 completed projects, IKS is positioned as the market leader in elevated tank renovation (Hochbehältersanierung) in Germany.
• Drinking Water Storage PE Construction (Trinkwasserspeicher aus PE) Long-lasting, economical, and sustainable solution for storing drinking water, built from PE materials for municipal and water supply customers.
• Drinking Water Treatment (Trinkwasser-Aufbereitung) Treatment of groundwater and surface water through chemical and physical processes to produce drinking water, including filtration, disinfection, de-ironing, and de-manganization.
• Plastic Lining (Kunststoff-Auskleidung) Plastic linings that protect substance and restore required tightness for tanks, vessels, and structures in industrial and water applications.
• Plastic Turned Parts (Kunststoff-Drehteile) Custom technical plastic turned parts, with strengths in short delivery times for small quantities, for industrial and specialized applications.
• Special Components from Plastic (Sonderbauteile aus Kunststoff) Special components including frog valves, sampling vessels, wastewater gates, inspection boxes, sight glasses, and closure systems for industrial and environmental applications.
• Plastic Welding (Kunststoff-Schweissen) Welding of various thermoplastic plastics using butt, socket, coil (E-muffen), and extrusion welding techniques; an essential craft skill IKS provides as part of its plastic construction projects.
• Landfill Construction (Deponie-Bau) Landfill construction and maintenance services; IKS has been active in landfill construction and landfill technology for over 25 years, equipping landfills of various sizes per specifications from renowned engineering offices.
• Stainless Steel Railings (Edelstahlgeländer) Stainless steel railings and handrails for various applications, offered as part of IKS's steel processing capabilities.
• Cast Iron Pipeline Construction (Rohrleitungsbau Gusseisen) Pipeline construction and assembly services for cast iron pipe systems, offered as part of IKS's broader pipeline construction capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 130+ drinking water tank renovation projects completed, establishing market leadership position
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SR Kunststofftechnik GmbHminorOthersSister company (Schwesterunternehmen) located in Unterwellenborn. SR Kunststofftechnik GmbH operates as a related entity within the same corporate group, potentially for specialized production or regional coverage.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Steinzeug-Keramo: European ceramic-pipe and manhole manufacturer for sewer and drainage networks. Competes indirectly as an alternative-material substitute for plastic pipework in municipal tenders.

Broad incumbents

• Pipelife: European manufacturer of plastic pipe systems for water, sewage, drainage and cable protection. Adjacent competitor, particularly in drinking water and wastewater pipework that overlaps with IKS's Wasserversorgung and Tiefbau segments.
• GF Piping Systems (Georg Fischer): Global leader in plastic and metal flow solutions for utility, industrial and chemical-process applications. Competes with IKS for large industrial water and chemical-piping tenders but operates at much greater scale with a catalog rather than project-fabrication model.
• Aliaxis Group: Global plastic piping systems group with strong water-supply and industrial brands across Europe. Competes with IKS via standard-product catalogs that can displace project-fabricated plastic pipework on municipal tenders.
• REHAU Industries: Polymer-based solutions provider for building, industrial and infrastructure markets in DACH. Offers competing pipe and building-service plastic systems to municipal and industrial customers in IKS's footprint.

Emerging players

• ACO Ahlmann: German drainage and wastewater-treatment systems specialist. Overlaps with IKS in trench construction, building drainage and infrastructure plastic components for civil-engineering customers.

Direct peers

• FRANK GmbH: German PE/PP pipe and system manufacturer with strong presence in gas, water and wastewater applications. Direct comparable in DVGW-certified pipeline construction and plastic pipe fittings/special components.
• SIMONA AG: German producer of thermoplastic sheets, pipes, rods and welded systems for industrial and water applications. Overlaps directly with IKS in plastic piping fabrication, tank construction and industrial plant installations.
• AGRU Kunststofftechnik: Austrian manufacturer of PE, PP, PVDF and ECTFE semi-finished products, pipes, fittings and welded systems for chemical/industrial applications. Closest direct comparable to IKS's plastic pipeline, container and apparatus fabrication work.

Regional players

• Golla GmbH Kunststoff- und Stahlverarbeitung: German small/mid-sized plastic-fabrication and steel-processing specialist with similar project-based pipeline and apparatus construction services. Closely comparable in scale and service mix to IKS Kunststoff- und Stahlverarbeitungs GmbH within the DACH Mittelstand.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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