Kläger Group

What Kläger Group does

Kläger Group is a third-generation, family-owned German industrial conglomerate founded in 1949 and headquartered at Neusäß (Bavaria) with a second manufacturing site in Hartha (Saxony), employing approximately 300 people across four business units: Kläger GmbH (precision spraying equipment), Kläger SPC (high-performance specialty plastics compounded from polyphenylene sulfide, PPS, for chemical and thermal resistance), Vema GmbH & Co. KG (contract aerosol manufacturing), and Terahash.energy GmbH (Bitcoin mining and energy infrastructure, established in conjunction with the group's 75th-anniversary energy park in June 2024).

The group's technology base spans precision fluid handling and atomization (spraying), proprietary PPS-based polymer compounding, aerosol formulation and filling, and energy management for flexible-load compute infrastructure. IATF 16949 certification underpins access to regulated automotive supply chains, while long-standing TecPart industry association membership (15+ years) signals durable engagement with the German plastics industry. The group is positioning existing PPS materials and spraying know-how for hydrogen-industry components and is investing in energy autonomy via a node.energy green-electricity partnership (2024).

Revenue mechanics are sales-led B2B industrial: customized equipment sales, contract manufacturing of specified plastics compounds, and contract aerosol filling for cosmetics and industrial customers, augmented by energy-margin revenue from Terahash.energy. CEO Kristian Kläger represents the third generation of family ownership; the group is privately held with no public financial disclosure. Pricing is project/specification-based rather than subscription or platform-based, and customer concentration is structurally typical of German Mittelstand specialty manufacturing, though no named logos or revenue splits are disclosed.

Name

Kläger Group

Legal name

Kläger GmbH

Website

https://klaeger-plastik.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Kläger Group is a third-generation, family-owned German industrial conglomerate operating four B2B manufacturing units — precision spraying equipment, PPS-based specialty plastics, contract aerosols, and Bitcoin/energy infrastructure — from Bavarian and Saxon sites, serving automotive, cosmetics, hydrogen, and energy customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Thermoforming & Contract Manufacturing (IMANAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

K-Beauty/J-Beauty & Global Skincare Regimens (CRABAAAI)

Keywords

• Industrial spraying equipment
• High-performance plastics manufacturing
• Aerosol contract manufacturing
• Automotive plastic components
• Professional spray systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Neusäß

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

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. Professional Spraying Equipment Sales: Sale of professional spraying technology products including pressure pump sprayers, trigger sprayers, and plastic bottles manufactured in Germany.
2. High-Performance Plastics Components: Custom manufacturing of complex PPS-based plastic components and hybrid parts for automotive, hydrogen, and industrial applications.
3. Aerosol Contract Manufacturing: Development, manufacturing, and filling of aerosols in foam or spray form for B2B customers in cosmetics and personal care sectors.
4. Bitcoin Energy Infrastructure Services: Service solutions related to Bitcoin energy infrastructure complemented by educational offerings in B2B sector.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kläger Group is a family-owned German industrial manufacturer that develops and produces professional spraying equipment (pressure pump sprayers, trigger sprayers, plastic bottles), PPS-based high-performance plastic components for automotive and hydrogen applications, and contract-manufactured aerosol products (foam and spray) for cosmetics and personal care brands. Through its Terahash.energy unit it additionally offers Bitcoin energy infrastructure services and B2B educational offerings.

Product overview

Kläger Group is a family-owned German manufacturing conglomerate with ~300 employees across two locations, in its third generation of leadership. The group consists of four distinct business units: Kläger GmbH (professional spraying technology including pressure pump sprayers, trigger sprayers, and plastic bottles), Kläger SPC GmbH & Co. KG (high-performance plastics and PPS-based solutions for automotive and hydrogen industries), Vema GmbH & Co. KG (aerosol development, manufacturing, and filling for cosmetics/personal care), and Terahash.energy GmbH (Bitcoin energy infrastructure services). All products are developed and manufactured in Germany ('Made in Germany').

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kläger GmbH Professional Spraying Technology Professional spraying equipment line including durable reusable pressure pump sprayers, trigger sprayers, and plastic bottles, developed and manufactured in Germany for industrial and professional B2B customers.
• Kläger SPC High-Performance Plastic Components Custom-manufactured complex components and hybrid parts made from PPS-based high-performance plastics, serving automotive, hydrogen, and other demanding industrial applications. IATF 16949 certified.
• Vema Aerosol Development, Manufacturing and Filling Services Contract development, manufacturing, and filling of aerosols in foam or spray form for B2B customers in the cosmetics and personal care sector, including sun protection and skincare products.
• Terahash.energy Bitcoin Energy Infrastructure Services Service solutions related to Bitcoin energy infrastructure, complemented by B2B educational offerings.
• Vema Water-resistant Sun Protection Foam SPF 50+ Water-resistant sun protection foam with SPF 50+, launched by Vema at CosmeticBusiness 2026 in Munich as part of its new brand identity and redesigned booth concept.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75-year company history with third-generation family ownership demonstrates long-term stability and market trust

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• node.energycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Sustainability partnership for energy supply. Kläger Group partnered with node.energy to switch to green electricity from wind energy as part of their sustainability transformation. Node.energy is a specialist for innovative energy supply concepts, helping manage growing complexity in the energy market.
• TecPart e.V.minorOthers · 1 January 2010Industry association membership for manufacturers of technical plastic products. Kläger SPC has been a member for over 15 years, participating in regular meetings discussing market situation, regulatory developments, funding opportunities, and industry challenges. TecPart represents member interests in politics and public sphere.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Röchling Group: German family-owned industrial plastics conglomerate with automotive, industrial, and high-performance plastics divisions. Directly comparable to Kläger Group in plastics manufacturing for demanding applications and in German Mittelstand positioning.
• Ensinger GmbH: German specialty manufacturer of high-performance engineering plastics (including PPS, PEEK, PA) supplying automotive, mechanical engineering, and industrial sectors. Closest direct peer to Kläger SPC's PPS-based high-performance plastics business.
• Birchmeier Sprühtechnik AG: Swiss manufacturer of professional spraying and dosing equipment (pressure sprayers, foam devices, plant protection equipment). Direct competitor to Kläger GmbH's professional spraying technology product line, with overlapping B2B industrial customer base.
• SOLO Kleinmotoren GmbH: German manufacturer of spraying equipment, knapsack sprayers, and small-engine two-stroke products for agricultural, forestry, and industrial applications. Closest German spraying-equipment peer to Kläger GmbH and overlaps in both industrial and professional segments.
• Colep International: European contract manufacturer of aerosol and liquid products for personal care, home care, and food sectors. Direct competitor to Vema GmbH's B2B cosmetics aerosol contract manufacturing and filling services.
• Simona AG: German manufacturer of thermoplastic products (sheets, rods, profiles, finished parts) for chemical, industrial, and mobility applications. Comparable German plastics manufacturer serving similar demanding industrial and mobility end-markets as Kläger SPC.
• Guala Dispensing: Italian-headquartered global manufacturer of dispensing systems and sprayer pumps for personal care, home care, and food/beverage markets. Comparable to both Kläger GmbH's spray pumps/trigger sprayers and Vema's aerosol dispensing capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Spraying Systems Co. Global leader in industrial spray nozzles, spray guns, and related spraying technology for industrial applications. Broad incumbent serving the same industrial spraying customer base as Kläger GmbH but with a much larger product portfolio and global footprint.
• Georg Fischer AG: Swiss precision components and systems supplier (piping, casting, machining) serving automotive, industrial, and water/utilities. Comparable to Kläger SPC's hybrid-plastic and precision-components manufacturing for industrial and mobility end-markets, though with a broader scope.

Regional players

• Coster Group: Italian-headquartered global manufacturer of aerosol valves, spray pumps, and dispensing systems for personal care, pharmaceutical, and food markets. Comparable to Vema's aerosol contract manufacturing activity though primarily as a valve/pump supplier upstream of fillers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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