K.d. Feddersen Gmbh & Co. Kg

What K.d. Feddersen Gmbh & Co. Kg does

K.D. Feddersen GmbH & Co. KG is a Hamburg-headquartered engineering plastics distribution and industrial materials group operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of foundation-controlled K.D. Feddersen Holding GmbH. The group organizes its activities across three business segments — Trade (specialty chemicals, raw polymers, stainless steel), Plastics (compounding, masterbatches, bio-plastics, toll compounding, extrusion machinery), and Expertise (engineering services) — served by 21 group companies in 21 countries and approximately 1,100 employees. The core operating businesses include K.D. Feddersen GmbH & Co. KG itself (engineering plastics distribution into Europe and Asia), AKRO-PLASTIC GmbH (165,000+ tonnes/year of compounded engineering plastics produced in Germany, China and Brazil), BIO-FED (bio-based/biodegradable compounds), AF-COLOR (masterbatches), FEDDEM (extrusion and compounding systems), PolyComp (toll compounding), M.TEC ENGINEERING (plastics technology development services), K.D. Feddersen Ueberseegesellschaft (global trade), K.D.F. Distribution Shanghai, and Voß Edelstahlhandel (~400,000 stocked stainless steel positions across 11 European locations serving 35+ countries).

The group monetizes through transaction-based distribution of polymers, specialty chemicals, and stainless steel; hardware-style sales of proprietary compounded plastics (in standard and customer-specific grades) and FEDDEM compounding/extrusion systems; and professional services revenue from toll compounding, license manufacturing (PolyComp), and engineering design/industrialization work (M.TEC ENGINEERING). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based in B2B industrial channels. Go-to-market is sales-led through direct field teams at each operating company, augmented by technical application consulting that supports customers from product concept through series production; Voß Edelstahlhandel additionally operates a self-serve digital procurement portal (Voss Online) with 24-hour delivery across Europe. Customer segments are concentrated in industrial manufacturing — including plastics processors, OEMs, and stainless steel trade customers — across Europe, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Brazil. The ownership structure — a charitable foundation (K.D. Feddersen Stiftung) as sole shareholder since 1985 — and accompanying portfolio diversification across 10 product segments underpin a long-term, steady operational posture rather than a venture- or PE-style growth orientation.

Name

K.d. Feddersen Gmbh & Co. Kg

Legal name

K.D. Feddersen GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://feddersen.group

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Short description

K.D. Feddersen GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Hamburg, distributes engineering plastics and industrial materials worldwide through 21 group companies across 21 countries, serving plastics processors, OEMs, and trade customers in Europe, Asia, and Brazil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Plastics Distribution & Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Materials and Basic Forms and Shapes Merchant Wholesalers (42461), All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199), Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (42469), Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers (423510)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical & Food-Contact Specialty Compounds (IMANABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN), Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB)

Keywords

• Engineering plastics distribution
• Plastic compound manufacturing
• Bio-plastic compounds
• Toll compounding services
• Stainless steel trading

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plastics Distribution: Distribution of technical plastics, engineering plastics, and bio-plastic compounds from renowned manufacturers. Provides application consulting, supply chain management, and support from idea to series production.
2. Plastics Manufacturing: Own production of plastic compounds through AKRO-PLASTIC GmbH, producing over 165,000 tonnes annually. Also includes toll compounding services.
3. Global Trade and Distribution: K.D. Feddersen Ueberseegesellschaft mbH specializes in global trade and distribution of technical products, raw polymers, and specialty chemicals with over 70 years of experience.
4. Toll Compounding: PolyComp GmbH and AKRO-PLASTIC provide contract manufacturing of technical polymers with focus on polyolefins and biodegradable plastics.
5. Stainless Steel Trading: Voß Edelstahlhandel delivers stainless steel to trade customers with digitized procurement processes and 24-hour delivery across Europe.
6. Plastics Machinery: FEDDEM develops and constructs extrusion and compounding systems with over 30 years of experience.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

K.D. Feddersen GmbH & Co. KG distributes engineering and technical plastics from renowned manufacturers to industrial customers, with main markets in Europe as well as East and Southeast Asia. As part of the Feddersen Group, the company operates through three business segments (Trade, Plastics, Expertise) and 21 group companies, offering distribution of technical polymers, in-house plastic compound manufacturing (AKRO-PLASTIC), bio-plastics (BIO-FED), masterbatches (AF-COLOR), extrusion and compounding systems (FEDDEM), toll compounding (PolyComp), plastics technology engineering services (M.TEC), specialty chemicals trade, and stainless steel trading (Voß Edelstahlhandel). The company provides supply chain management, technical application consulting, and support from idea to series production.

Product overview

The Feddersen Group operates as a diversified international enterprise with 21 group companies across 10 product segments. The business is organized into three main segments: Trade (distribution of specialty chemicals, raw polymers, and stainless steel), Plastics (engineering and bio-plastic compounds, masterbatches, toll compounding, and plastics machinery), and Expertise (engineering services). The core products include K.D. Feddersen GmbH & Co. KG's engineering plastics distribution across Europe and Asia, AKRO-PLASTIC's compound production exceeding 165,000 tonnes annually, BIO-FED's bio-based plastics, AF-COLOR's masterbatches, FEDDEM's extrusion systems, and Voß Edelstahlhandel's stainless steel trading. Supporting services include PolyComp's toll compounding, M.TEC ENGINEERING's product development services, and K.D.F. Distribution Shanghai's market development. The portfolio spans from raw material distribution to finished plastic products and processing equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engineering Plastics Distribution Distribution of engineering plastics from renowned manufacturers to industrial customers across Europe, East and Southeast Asia. Provides application consulting, supply chain management, and support from idea to series production.
• Global Trade and Distribution of Specialty Chemicals and Raw Polymers Global trade and distribution of technical products, raw polymers, and specialty chemicals through worldwide subsidiaries and partnerships, with local support across multiple regions.
• AKRO-PLASTIC Engineering Plastics Compounds Develops and produces plastic compounds with over 35 years of experience, producing more than 165,000 tonnes annually. Specialises in refinement of standard and engineering plastics for specific industries, with global production in Germany, China, and Brazil.
• BIO-FED Bio-plastic Compounds Branch office of AKRO-PLASTIC GmbH developing sustainable plastics that are bio-based and/or biodegradable. Develops at BioCampus Cologne with production carried out by AKRO-PLASTIC in Niederzissen.
• AF-COLOR Masterbatches Branch office of AKRO-PLASTIC GmbH producing colour, black, additive, and bio-masterbatches according to customer specifications, bundling colour expertise with plastic compound production.
• FEDDEM Extrusion and Compounding Systems Develops and constructs extrusion and compounding systems with over 30 years of experience, featuring a proprietary kneading-block-free, particularly gentle screw geometry for plastic production.
• PolyComp Toll Compounding Services Contract and licensed production of technical polymers with focus on polyolefins and biodegradable/bio-based plastics, offering high quality and flexibility at competitive price and delivery conditions.
• M.TEC ENGINEERING Plastics Technology Services Holistic plastics technology product development services ranging from project management, development, design, calculation and simulation to testing/proving, industrialisation, and qualification.
• China Engineering Plastics Distribution (K.D.F. Distribution Shanghai) Market development of engineering plastics in the Chinese market, also trading in technical products for the construction industry and special chemicals.
• Voß Edelstahlhandel Stainless Steel Trading Stainless steel trading for trade customers across Europe, with approximately 300 employees, about 400,000 product positions at 11 locations, and 24-hour delivery across 35+ countries supported by the Voss Online digital procurement platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-hour delivery capability across Europe for stainless steel products
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• EQS Group AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationEQS Group AG provides the EQS Integrity Line whistleblower system, a SaaS solution for compliance management. The system ensures anonymity for whistleblowers, encrypted dialogue, and secure documentation. Hosted in Open Telekom Cloud in Germany with ISO 27001, 27017, and 27018 certifications. Used for complaint procedures according to German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG).
• Storyblok GmbHsupportingTechnology or IntegrationContent management system provider. Storyblok is ISO 27001 certified by TÜV Rheinland for information security standards.
• Usercentrics GmbHsupportingTechnology or IntegrationConsent management platform for managing cookie consents and proving compliance with legal requirements for data protection.
• InnoCraft Ltd (Matomo)supportingTechnology or IntegrationOpen-source web analytics service hosted in Frankfurt, Germany. Provides statistical analysis of website usage with IP anonymization for privacy compliance.
• Vimeo Inc.supportingTechnology or IntegrationVideo platform for hosting and embedding video content on the company website.
• Google LLCsupportingTechnology or IntegrationProvides reCaptcha v3 technology for spam prevention and bot protection on the website.
• eurorad Deutschland GmbHsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBike leasing service provider for company bicycle program. Employees can lease up to two bicycles through this benefit program.
• LinkedIn CorporationsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional social network used for employer branding and company presence.
• Meta Platforms Inc. (Facebook, Instagram)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial media platforms for company marketing and employer branding presence.
• Xing AGsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman professional networking platform used for company presence and recruitment.
• Rexx SystemssupportingTechnology or IntegrationRecruitment software provider used for managing online job applications and candidate tracking.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves22 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ultrapolymers Group: Pan-European distributor of polymers and specialty chemicals serving injection molders, extruders, and converters. Closely comparable to K.D. Feddersen's engineering plastics distribution business.
• Klöckner & Co SE: German listed metal distribution group with digital procurement platforms serving European industrial customers. Closely comparable to Voß Edelstahlhandel's stainless steel distribution and digital tool business.
• Krahn Chemie GmbH: Hamburg-based specialty chemicals distributor with strong industrial customer base. Comparable in line of business, geography, and customer segment to K.D. Feddersen Ueberseegesellschaft.
• Biesterfeld AG: Hamburg-based specialty chemicals and plastics distributor with a similar European footprint and product mix (engineering plastics, specialty chemicals). Closest direct comparable by geography, business model, and target customer base.
• Nordmann, Rassmann & Co. Hamburg-headquartered distributor of specialty chemicals, polymers, and natural raw materials. Direct competitor in the German specialty distribution market with a similar multi-decade history.
• HEXPOL AB: Swedish polymer compounding group with global production of advanced polymer compounds. Directly comparable to AKRO-PLASTIC's compounding business and a benchmark for the Feddersen plastics segment.
• Resinex (Vinmar Group): European plastics distribution arm of Vinmar Group offering engineering polymers and elastomers. Comparable in product range and target market to K.D. Feddersen's distribution segment.
• Ravago: Belgian global plastics distribution and compounding group combining engineering plastics distribution with proprietary compounding. Highly comparable to Feddersen's combined distribution-and-compounding model.
• Coperion GmbH: German manufacturer of compounding and extrusion machinery for plastics processing. Directly comparable to FEDDEM's compounding systems business and a benchmark for Feddersen's machinery segment.

Broad incumbents

• LyondellBasell Industries: Global plastics, chemicals, and refining incumbent with a large polymer distribution and compounding arm (including the former A. Schulman and Albis businesses). Overlaps with Feddersen in distribution and compounding but operates at vastly greater scale and across the polymer value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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