Next Kabeltechnik GmbH

What Next Kabeltechnik GmbH does

Next Kabeltechnik GmbH is a German privately held limited liability company (GmbH) headquartered in Haibach/Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, that manufactures and distributes industrial cables, cable accessories, and conductors. Founded in 2018 by CEO Kadir Karahan and operating with a six-person team, the company positions itself as an international supplier serving industrial manufacturing, lighting design, and marine/naval end markets across Europe. Registered with the Handelsregister Aschaffenburg under HRB 14879, the firm operates without disclosed institutional investors, parent companies, subsidiaries, or M&A activity.

The product portfolio spans four core categories: Kabel und Leitungen (control, data, servo, instrumentation, telecommunications, fire alarm, and shore power cables in PVC, HFFR, and PUR insulation variants); Spiralkabel (spiral cables in PVC/PUR, PP/PUR, TPE-E/PUR, rubber/PUR, and PUR/PUR material combinations, including pre-assembled options); Textilkabel (decorative textile-covered cables for interior lighting); and Konfektionierte Leitungen (pre-assembled sensor cables with M8/M12 connectors). Custom cable assembly (Kabelkonfektion nach Kundenwunsch) is offered alongside the standardized catalog, allowing bespoke specifications. Technical differentiation is centered on material science — halogen-free flame-retardant compounds, EMC shielding variants, and oil/ozone/UV resistance — rather than digital or software-led features.

The business model is B2B direct sales with quote-based pricing (no publicly disclosed price lists) supplemented by an e-commerce storefront on nextkabel.de that supports direct product purchases and contact-form inquiries. Marketing is conducted primarily through the company website's product catalog and blog content, with lead capture via phone and contact forms. Revenue is generated from two streams — industrial cable sales and custom cable assembly services — both classified as hardware sales. No pricing models, customer logos, certifications, partnerships, patents, or trademarks are publicly disclosed.

Name

Next Kabeltechnik GmbH

Legal name

Next Kabeltechnik GmbH

Website

https://nextkabel.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Next Kabeltechnik GmbH is a German industrial cable manufacturer founded in 2018, producing PVC, HFFR, and PUR control, data, servo, spiral, textile, and shore power cables plus custom cable assemblies for industrial manufacturing, lighting, and marine buyers in Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cable Manufacturing

NAICS

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Control, Instrumentation & Automation Cable (IMADAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data, Communications & Fiber Optic Cable (IMADAMAD), Cable Assemblies & Wire Harnesses (HDAHAOAB), Hazardous-Location, Marine & Harsh-Environment Cable (IMADAMAO)

Keywords

• Industrial cables
• Spiral cables
• Textile cables
• Custom cable assembly
• Control cables

Headquarters

HQ city

Haibach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Cable Sales: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling industrial cables including control cables, data cables, servo motor cables, sensor cables, communication cables, PUR cables, and textile cables. Products are sold in various configurations with different insulation materials (PVC, HFFR, PUR) and specifications.
2. Custom Cable Assembly Services: Custom cable assembly services (Kabelkonfektion nach Kundenwunsch) providing tailored cable solutions for specific customer requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Next Kabeltechnik GmbH manufactures and supplies industrial cables across four core categories: standard Kabel und Leitungen (PVC, HFFR, and PUR control, data, instrumentation, servo, and shore power cables), Spiralkabel (coiled spiral cables in various material combinations), Textilkabel (decorative textile-covered cables for lighting), and Konfektionierte Leitungen (pre-assembled cables including M8/M12 sensor cables). The company also performs Kabelkonfektion nach Kundenwunsch, building custom cable assemblies to customer specifications for industrial automation, production machinery, lighting, and marine applications.

Product overview

Next Kabeltechnik GmbH is an international manufacturer and supplier of industrial cables, cable accessories, and lines. The company offers four core product categories: (1) Kabel und Leitungen (Cables and Lines) encompassing PVC, HFFR, and PUR connection/control cables, data cables, instrumentation cables, fire alarm cables, and servo cables; (2) Spiralkabel (Spiral Cables) in various material combinations for flexible applications; (3) Textilkabel (Textile Cables) for aesthetic interior lighting design; and (4) Konfektionierte Leitungen (Assembled Cables) including sensor cables with M8/M12 connectors. Products are used in production machines, industrial robots, electrical devices, and lighting systems. The company provides custom cable assembly services according to customer specifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kabel und Leitungen (Cables and Lines) Comprehensive range of industrial cables including PVC, HFFR, and PUR connection and control cables, data cables, instrumentation and computer cables, telecommunications and fire alarm cables, servo cables, and shore power cables for industrial and OEM customers.
• Spiralkabel (Spiral Cables) Coiled spiral cables available in various material combinations including PVC/PUR, PP/PUR, TPE-E/PUR, rubber/PUR, and PUR/PUR variants, including single-core and pre-assembled options for flexible industrial applications.
• Textilkabel (Textile Cables) Aesthetically designed textile-covered cables for interior lighting applications, including round textile cables, twisted textile cables in natural and standard colors, and colored PVC cables for lighting designers and fixture manufacturers.
• Konfektionierte Leitungen (Assembled Cables) Pre-assembled cable solutions including sensor cables with M8 and M12 connectors, ready for connection in industrial automation and sensor applications.
• Kabelkonfektion nach Kundenwunsch (Custom Cable Assembly) Bespoke cable assembly service allowing customers to request tailored cable solutions manufactured to specific industrial requirements, including custom connectors, lengths, and material combinations.

Segments3 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

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Nexans: French global cable manufacturer with broad energy and communication cable portfolio. A broad incumbent whose industrial cable ranges (including instrumentation and control) overlap with Next Kabel's product set, though Nexans operates at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Prysmian Group: World's largest cable manufacturer with diversified energy, telecom, and industrial cable offerings. Overlaps with Next Kabel on industrial/communication cable categories but competes broadly rather than as a specialist.
• Belden: US-headquartered global manufacturer of signal transmission solutions including industrial data cables, instrumentation cables, and networking cables. Overlaps with Next Kabel's data/communication cable portfolio but operates at a much larger, more diversified scale.

Regional players

• Eland Cables: UK-based specialist cable supplier offering industrial, data, and instrumentation cables to European and international customers. Comparable as a cable specialist serving similar B2B automation and infrastructure customers, with primary geographic emphasis outside the DACH region.

Direct peers

• Helukabel: German manufacturer and distributor of cables, wires, and cable accessories with a strong industrial cable portfolio. Direct peer on control cables, data cables, servo cables, and custom assemblies for industrial OEM and machinery customers.
• TKD Kabel: German industrial cable manufacturer specializing in control, data, servo, and spiral cables. Closely comparable in product mix and target customer segments (machine builders, automation OEMs) to Next Kabel.
• Lapp Group: German-headquartered global manufacturer of industrial cables, connectors, and cable accessories (ÖLFLEX, UNITRONIC, ETHERLINE). Direct competitor to Next Kabel across control, data, servo, and spiral cable categories serving the same industrial automation customer base.
• Igus: German manufacturer of energy chain systems and chainflex cables for dynamic/continuous-flex applications. Comparable in spiral and flexible/servo cable offerings for industrial automation and robotics customers.
• Leoni AG: German cable and wiring systems specialist serving industrial automation, robotics, and specialty applications. Direct competitor in servo motor cables, encoder cables, and custom cable assemblies for industrial machinery.
• SAB Bröckskes: German specialist cable manufacturer focused on halogen-free, high-flex, servo, and data cables for industrial automation. Comparable in product positioning and customization-led approach to Next Kabel.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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