konnex group

What konnex group does

KONNEX GmbH is a Velbert, Germany-based manufacturer and direct seller of metal and plastic cargo securing hardware components for the commercial transport and logistics industry. The company designs and produces cam buckles (Klemmschlösser), hooks and end fittings (Haken und Endbeschlag), triangles and belt shackles (Triangel und Bandbügel), pressure and pull ratchets (Druckratschen und Zugratschen), buckles and fittings, lashing eyes and D-brackets (Zurrmulden und Bügel) with breaking loads from 8-40 kN, plus tarpaulin accessories for curtainsider trucks. Notable technical components include the Dualsafe dual-spring cam buckle (Zamak-5 zinc die-cast with improved clamping force for 25mm straps) and ERGO ratchets designed for high pretensioning forces (STF). All products are tested to DIN EN 12195-2, and the company holds EN ISO 9001:2015 and EN ISO 14001:2015 certifications.

KONNEX operates a B2B e-commerce model through its own online shop at konnex.group, offering a complete catalog of standard items alongside custom-developed solutions for specialized requirements. The multilingual website (German, Dutch, English) targets the DACH region and Benelux, with revenue derived from direct hardware sales. Two primary customer segments are served: professional transport and logistics companies requiring certified cargo securing components, and commercial vehicle/trailer OEMs requiring reliable components for vehicle production or aftermarket supply. Distribution is structured through affiliated entities — KONNEX GROUP, OEM PRODUCTS, and LIGHTBELT — which segment aftermarket and OEM channels. The company is privately held with no disclosed revenue, headcount, or external funding; legal entity formation traces to 2017, though the company claims over 60 years of industry experience.

Name

konnex group

Legal name

KONNEX GmbH

Website

https://konnex.group

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

KONNEX GmbH is a Velbert, Germany-based manufacturer and B2B e-commerce seller of certified cargo securing hardware (cam buckles, ratchets, hooks, lashing eyes) for professional transport/logistics operators and commercial vehicle OEMs across DACH and Benelux markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cargo Securing Hardware

NAICS

Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing (3322)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Cargo Securing & Lashing Systems (Twistlocks, Chains, Turnbuckles) (IMAJAIAD)

Keywords

• Cargo securing hardware
• Load restraint components
• Lashing strap fittings
• Transport safety equipment
• Commercial vehicle accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Velbert

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (B2B E-commerce): Direct sales of cargo securing hardware components through the company's online shop. Products include cam buckles, hooks, ratchets, lashing moffs, and accessories. Both standard catalog items and custom-made products on request.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

KONNEX GmbH designs and manufactures metal and plastic cargo securing hardware components for professional road transport and logistics. The product range spans cam buckles, hooks, ratchets, triangles, belt shackles, lashing eyes/brackets, and tarpaulin accessories, all tested to DIN EN 12195-2 and sold direct to businesses via a B2B e-commerce shop with custom/special solutions available on request.

Product overview

KONNEX is a manufacturer and developer of cargo securing hardware components with over 60 years of experience. The product portfolio consists of physical hardware components for load securing in transport: cam buckles (Klemmschlösser) for tensioning lashing straps, hooks and end fittings (Haken und Endbeschlag), triangles and belt shackles (Triangel und Bandbügel), pressure and pull ratchets (Druckratschen und Zugratschen) including ERGO-ratchets for high pretensioning forces, buckles and fittings (Schnallen und Endbeschläge), lashing eyes and D-brackets (Zurrmulden und Bügel) with breaking loads from 8-40 kN, additional securing products like partition locks, clamping bars, and load bars, and tarpaulin accessories including rollers and keder stoppers for curtainsider trucks. All products are tested according to DIN EN 12195-2 and the company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dualsafe: Dual spring cam buckle product line for 25mm straps with improved clamping force

Products and services

• Klemmschlösser (Cam Buckles) Tensioning buckles for lashing straps, including Dualsafe models with dual-spring technology for improved clamping force on 25mm straps. Made from zinc die-cast (Zamak-5), sold to transport operators and OEMs requiring DIN EN 12195-2 certified components.
• Haken und Endbeschlag (Hooks and Fittings) End fittings for lashing straps, including various hook designs for cargo securing in trucks, trailers, and containers. Used by professional transport and logistics companies.
• Triangel und Bandbügel (Triangles and Belt Shackles) Triangular connectors and belt shackles used as end fittings for securing lashing straps in cargo transport applications.
• Druckratschen und Zugratschen (Pressure and Pull Ratchets) Ratchet tensioning devices including ERGO-ratchets designed for high pretensioning forces (STF), used to tighten lashing straps on trucks and trailers.
• Schnallen und Endbeschläge (Buckles and Fittings) Buckles and end fittings, including airline fittings, for use in cargo securing systems on commercial vehicles and trailers.
• https://konnex.group/wp-content/uploads/Zurrmulden-Uebersicht-300-2.jpg Lashing eyes (Zurrmulden) and D-brackets for installation in vehicles, trailers, or cargo floors. Available in steel and stainless steel with breaking loads from 8 kN to 40 kN.
• https://konnex.group/wp-content/uploads/LaSi-Uebersicht-300-1.jpg Additional cargo securing products including partition locks (Zwischenwandverschlüsse), clamping bars (Klemmbalken), load bars (Ladebalken), and side wall clamps (Bordwandklammern).
• https://konnex.group/wp-content/uploads/Planenroller-Uebersicht-300-2.jpg Tarpaulin rollers (Planenroller), keder stoppers, and related accessories for curtainsider trucks, including DEKRA-certified rollers with ball bearings for smooth operation.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KONNEX GROUPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate distribution company handling group product distribution. Related entity within the KONNEX corporate structure.
• OEM PRODUCTS (konnexgroup.info)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate company specializing in OEM product distribution for original equipment manufacturer supply.
• LIGHTBELT (lightbelt.de)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate company within the KONNEX group focused on lightbelt product distribution.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Dolezych: German family-owned manufacturer of cargo securing (Ladungssicherung) and lifting equipment, offering ratchets, buckles, hooks, and lashing strap hardware certified to DIN EN 12195-2 — a direct head-to-head competitor to KONNEX in DACH truck and trailer hardware.
• SpanSet: Swiss-headquartered specialist in load securing, lifting, and fall protection hardware with a full catalog of lashing straps, ratchets, buckles, and accessories — directly comparable product range to KONNEX, including EN 12195-2 certified components and pan-European B2B distribution.
• Habegger: Swiss manufacturer of lashing and load-securing systems, including ratchets, buckles, and end fittings, primarily serving European road transport and trailer OEMs — a direct comparable to KONNEX in catalog scope and target buyer.
• Anker Schroeder (ASDICO): German manufacturer of lashing, lifting, and tie-down equipment serving road, rail, and maritime transport — comparable to KONNEX in hardware-heavy cargo securing components, with overlapping DIN EN 12195-2 product lines.
• Packman: Netherlands-based specialist in cargo securing, strapping, and load protection products serving Benelux logistics operators — a regional peer with overlapping product categories (straps, buckles, edge protection) to KONNEX, particularly relevant given KONNEX's Benelux exposure.
• TITAN (Tie Down Engineering / TITAN-Lashing): German cargo-securing and lashing hardware manufacturer producing ratchets, tensioners, and end fittings for road and rail freight — overlapping product portfolio with KONNEX in the European load-securing components market.

Regional players

• TRUCKERS24 / Etri: French manufacturer of tarpaulin, curtain-side, and accessory components for commercial vehicles (tarpaulin rollers, tensioning systems, keder profiles) — comparable to KONNEX's truck tarpaulin accessory line, but primarily serves the French and Southern European OEM market.

Broad incumbents

• Columbus McKinnon: Global broad-line provider of material handling, lifting, and rigging products including Yale, CM, and Pfaff brands — overlaps with KONNEX in tensioning hardware and lashing components but operates at significantly larger scale with diversified industrial customers.
• Crosby Group: Large global manufacturer of rigging, lifting, and load-securing hardware under brands like Crosby, Gunnebo, and Lebus — comparable to KONNEX at the component level (hooks, shackles, tensioners) but serving a much broader industrial customer base worldwide.

Others

• Rothschenk: German manufacturer of strapping systems, lashing equipment, and packaging machinery — adjacent to KONNEX in cargo-securing end fittings and complementary on the strapping/banding side, occasionally intersecting as a component supplier to European OEM trailer builders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInnl.linkedin.com/showcase/cargo-securing-parts/?trk=affiliated-pages

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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