vauth sagel group of companies

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Vauth-Sagel Holding GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held German family-owned industrial manufacturer founded in 1962 and headquartered in Brakel-Erkeln, Germany. The company designs, manufactures, and sells storage and organizational solutions for kitchens, furniture, and household environments, employing 850 people. Its core product portfolio consists of seven modular product categories: VS ENVI (waste sorting systems), VS SUB (base cabinet solutions), VS ADD (accessories), VS COR (corner cabinet solutions), VS TAL (tall cabinet solutions), VS TOP (wall cabinet solutions), and VS WASH (laundry hamper systems). Each category is offered across six registered design lines — Planero, Essentio, Unero, Premea, Saphir, and Classic — that allow kitchen manufacturers to maintain consistent modular aesthetics across cabinet types within a single kitchen concept. Manufacturing inputs are steel and plastic, with a stated emphasis on recyclability: the company claims nearly 100% recyclable product components and up to 100% post-consumer recyclate content in plastic parts depending on colour.

Name

vauth sagel group of companies

Legal name

Vauth-Sagel Holding GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://vauth-sagel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Vauth-Sagel is a German family-owned manufacturer founded in 1962 that designs and sells modular kitchen and household storage organization systems through a global dealer network to furniture manufacturers and retailers, employing 850 people.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Kitchen Storage & Organisation Hardware

NAICS

Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing (3371)

SIC

Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Cabinet Design & Build (HSAPAIAA)

Keywords

• Kitchen storage systems
• Cabinet interior fittings
• Waste sorting systems
• Furniture hardware
• Laundry hamper systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Brakel-Erkeln

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Storage System Products: Vauth-Sagel generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of proprietary storage organization systems and accessories for kitchen and household cabinets, including waste sorting systems, base cabinet solutions, corner solutions, tall cabinet solutions, wall cabinet solutions, and laundry systems. The company sells directly to manufacturers and through dealer/partner networks.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Vauth-Sagel develops, manufactures and sells storage and organisation system solutions for kitchen and household furniture. Its portfolio comprises seven core product families covering all cabinet types — VS ENVI waste sorting, VS SUB base cabinets, VS COR corner cabinets, VS TAL tall cabinets, VS TOP wall cabinets, VS WASH laundry systems, and VS ADD accessories — each available across six design lines (Planero, Essentio, Unero, Premea, Saphir, Classic). The company sells these products B2B to kitchen furniture manufacturers and through dealer/expert partner networks, supported by a CAD/CAM article configurator for industry customers.

Product overview

Vauth-Sagel is a German family-owned company with over 60 years of experience and 850 employees that designs and manufactures intelligent storage and organisation solutions for kitchens and household spaces. The product portfolio consists of a modular system of seven core product lines — VS ENVI® (waste sorting systems), VS SUB® (base cabinet solutions), VS ADD® (accessories), VS COR® (corner cabinet solutions), VS TAL® (tall cabinet solutions), VS TOP® (wall cabinet solutions), and VS WASH® (laundry hamper systems) — each of which is available across six interchangeable design lines: Planero® (soft rounded design with sheet metal edge), Essentio® (purist bevelled steel), Unero® (wooden base with plastic edging), Premea® (timeless wire rail), Saphir® (fine mesh wire basket), and Classic (traditional wire basket). The design lines enable modular, consistent aesthetics across different cabinet types within a single kitchen concept. The company also offers CAD/CAM article configurator services for industry partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VS ENVI: Waste sorting and separation systems for kitchens.
• VS SUB
• VS ADD
• VS COR
• VS TAL
• VS TOP
• VS WASH
• Planero
• Essentio
• Unero
• Premea
• Saphir
• Classic

Products and services

• VS ENVI Waste Sorting Systems Waste sorting system for base cabinets, providing compartments for separated waste collection. System components are made from materials that can be separated by type and are nearly 100% recyclable, with bins manufactured using up to 100% recyclate content. Sold to kitchen manufacturers and dealers globally.
• VS SUB Base Cabinet Solutions Storage solutions for base cabinets, designed to maximise space utilisation in lower kitchen cabinet units. Sold to kitchen manufacturers and dealers as part of the modular VS storage system portfolio.
• VS ADD Accessories Accessories product line that complements the other VS storage systems, providing add-on components for enhanced cabinet organisation. Sold to kitchen manufacturers and dealers.
• VS COR Corner Cabinet Solutions Storage solutions specifically designed for corner cabinets, including the VS COR Maxx variant, addressing the challenge of accessing deep, awkward spaces in kitchen corners. Sold to kitchen manufacturers and dealers.
• VS TAL Tall Cabinet Solutions Storage solutions for tall cabinet units, typically used for pantry or larder storage, available in multiple design line variants including Planero, Essentio, Unero, Premea, Saphir, and Classic. Sold to kitchen manufacturers and dealers.
• VS TOP Wall Cabinet Solutions Storage solutions for wall/overhead cabinets, enabling better organisation of items stored above the counter. Sold to kitchen manufacturers and dealers.
• VS WASH Laundry Systems Laundry hamper system for collecting and sorting laundry, designed as a pull-out system within cabinetry. Sold to kitchen manufacturers and dealers.
• Planero Design Line High-quality storage product line with a soft, rounded design featuring a closed shelf with elegant sheet metal edge, wooden shelf with sealing strip, and concealed basket brackets. Designed for seamless integration between kitchen exteriors and cabinet interiors.
• Essentio Design Line Purist design collection made from high-quality bevelled sheet steel with clean, linear formsprache. Closed shelf elements are reduced to essentials; features thin walls for optimal space utilisation and includes an anti-slip mat.
• Unero Design Line Design variant with a wooden base and plastic edging that expands the Vauth-Sagel range in the round base area. Features a matte anti-fingerprint surface in lava and silver, metallic shiny finish in platinum, and improved tilt protection via raised rim.
• Premea Design Line Timeless shelf variant with a solid wood shelf and elegant wire guard rail, upgrading any cabinet interior with reliable stability and sophisticated design.
• Saphir Design Line Fine mesh wire basket shelf offering a unique look and exceptional stability that can withstand any load. Provides air circulation and transparency within cabinets.
• Classic Design Line Classic wire basket storage shelf range, ideally suited for utility rooms and kitchens, providing outstanding stability, clear overview, and air circulation.

Quantifiable outcome

• System components can be separated by type and recycled almost 100% at end of life
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mittwald CM Service GmbH & Co. KGcoreTechnology or IntegrationWeb hosting service provider engaged for hosting and use of (possibly virtual) servers for the company's website operation. Acts as contractor per Art. 28 GDPR.
• Oliver Baldner (Data Protection Officer)coreOthersExternal data protection officer providing GDPR compliance support. Contact: [email protected]
• LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial media platform for corporate presence, LinkedIn Insight Tag for advertising analytics and measurement. Joint controllership per Art. 26 GDPR for company page insights.
• Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Facebook, Instagram)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial media platforms for company presence on Facebook and Instagram. Joint controllership per Art. 26 GDPR for page insights.
• YouTube LLC / Google Ireland LimitedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVideo platform for company YouTube presence at youtube.com/user/VauthSagel. Joint controllership per Art. 26 GDPR.
• Vimeo.com, Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVideo platform for company Vimeo presence at vimeo.com/user138309095. Joint controllership per Art. 26 GDPR.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Julius Blum GmbH: Austrian global leader in furniture fittings, especially hinge and drawer runner systems for kitchens. Highly comparable as a component supplier to kitchen manufacturers with overlapping storage and motion product lines.
• Kesseböhmer: German family-owned manufacturer of kitchen storage systems, including pull-outs, corner solutions, and pantry units. The closest direct competitor to Vauth-Sagel, operating with a similar B2B model serving kitchen OEMs across Europe and beyond.
• Rev-A-Shelf: US-based manufacturer of kitchen and bath storage organization products (pull-outs, waste systems, lazy susans). Closest North American counterpart in product category, though smaller and regionally focused.
• Hettich Holding: German family-owned furniture fittings manufacturer with a strong kitchen storage and interior organization portfolio. Comparable in product scope (drawers, pull-outs, cabinet interiors) and B2B GTM serving cabinet OEMs.
• Häfele SE & Co KG: German family-owned fittings and hardware company serving cabinet makers, retailers, and end users globally. Comparable product breadth across kitchen storage, lighting, and accessories with a similarly broad dealer network.
• Grass GmbH: Austrian movement technology specialist (drawer runners, hinges, flap systems) supplying kitchen and furniture manufacturers. Comparable in serving the same OEM customer base with adjacent interior fittings.
• Salice America: Italian manufacturer of furniture hardware and movement systems with strong kitchen OEM presence. Comparable in component engineering and B2B distribution through cabinet makers.
• Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company: US-based manufacturer of shelving, drawer slides, and storage organization systems sold through OEMs and dealers. Comparable as a component supplier to furniture and cabinet makers with overlapping storage SKUs.

Emerging players

• Furnipart Aps: Danish designer and supplier of cabinet and furniture fittings, including kitchen storage accessories. Comparable as an adjacent fittings supplier with growing kitchen category focus.

Broad incumbents

• Nobilia-Werke: Germany's largest kitchen manufacturer and a key customer of storage interior suppliers like Vauth-Sagel. Comparable as a downstream customer/integrator that also defines storage interior specifications at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/VauthSagel
• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Vauth-Sagel/100063198702331
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vauth-sagel
• Instagraminstagram.com/vauthsagel

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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