kampf machinery corporation

What kampf machinery corporation does

Kampf Machinery Corporation is the US operating entity of Kampf GmbH & Co. KG, a German-founded (1920) industrial machinery manufacturer that the company describes as the world's largest producer of slitting and rewinding technology for web-shaped materials. The firm operates under the Jagenberg Group (part of the Kleinewefers Group conglomerate) and serves converters and manufacturers in flexible films (BOPP, BOPET, BOPE, BOPA, CPP, cast/blown/calendered/metallized films), flexible packaging, technical applications (capacitor film, electronics), paper and label, and energy storage (lithium-ion battery separator film). Its product portfolio centers on primary and secondary slitters and non-stop winders organized into lines including PrimeSlitter, ProSlitter, ConSlitter, TitanSlitter, TechSlitter, MicroSlitter, BSFSlitter/BSFWinder, Unicon, UniSlit II, PrimeWinder, and ConWinder, with over 1,000 ConSlitter machines delivered globally. Core technical capabilities include Siemens-based control systems, fully electric drive architectures (no hydraulics), 180° winding angle technology, anti-tin-canning systems, and the proprietary @vanced IIoT platform with the Kampf-2-Touch HMI for real-time production monitoring, predictive maintenance, and machine learning support.

Name

kampf machinery corporation

Legal name

Kampf GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://kampfusa.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Kampf Machinery Corporation is the US subsidiary of Germany's Kampf GmbH, the world's largest manufacturer of slitting and rewinding machinery serving film converters, flexible packaging producers, lithium-ion battery manufacturers, and label/paper converters with industrial equipment, lifecycle services, and the @vanced IIoT platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Slitting and Rewinding Machinery

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (333998)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI)

Keywords

• Industrial slitting machinery
• Film rewinding equipment
• Flexible packaging converters
• Battery film conversion
• Converting machine manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

South Windsor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Slitter and Winder Sales: Sale of industrial slitting and rewinding machines for flexible films, packaging, technical applications, and paper/label industries. Machines available in multiple tiers (SilverLine, BlueLine, BlackLine) with varying automation levels.
2. Lifecycle Services: Comprehensive after-sales services including spare parts supply, on-site field service, preventive maintenance, upgrades, retrofits, and 24/7 remote service support.
3. Spare Parts: Original spare parts sales through electronic spare parts catalogue ESPAC and webshop.
4. Retrofit and Upgrade Services: Modernization services for existing machines including hardware upgrades and software updates.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kampf Machinery Corporation designs, manufactures, and services industrial slitting and rewinding machinery used by film converters and packaging producers. Its portfolio spans primary and secondary slitters (PrimeSlitter, ProSlitter, ConSlitter, TitanSlitter, TechSlitter, MicroSlitter, BSFSlitter) and non-stop winders (PrimeWinder, ConWinder, BSFWinder), complemented by the the@vanced IIoT software platform and full lifecycle services including spare parts, retrofits, and 24/7 remote support.

Product overview

Kampf Machinery Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer of slitting and rewinding technology, producing non-stop winders and primary/secondary slitters for converting flexible films, flexible packaging, lithium-ion batteries (LIB), technical/electronic applications, label applications, and refined paper applications. The product portfolio is organized into machine types (Slitters and Winders) across multiple product lines including PrimeSlitter (primary slitting for films), ProSlitter (efficient commodity film slitting), ConSlitter (flexible packaging), TitanSlitter (duplex/turret), specialized TechSlitter and MicroSlitter for technical applications, BSF equipment for battery/energy applications, and Unicon/UniSlit for paper and label applications. The offering is supported by the proprietary IIoT platform the@vanced for digital connectivity and comprehensive Lifecycle Services covering spare parts, field service, upgrades, and consulting. The company operates under the Jagenberg Group umbrella and recently merged with Atlas Converting North America to form Kampf Machinery North America Inc.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PrimeSlitter: Primary slitting machines for flexible films including BlackLine, BlueLine, and SilverLine variants
• ProSlitter
• ConSlitter
• TitanSlitter
• TechSlitter
• MicroSlitter
• BSFSlitter
• PrimeWinder
• ConWinder
• BSFWinder
• Unicon
• UniSlit II
• the@vanced
• Clever Deals

Products and services

• PrimeSlitter Primary slitting machine for BOPP and BOPET flexible films with working widths up to 13 meters, winding stations for roll weights up to 7,000 kg, automatic blade changers, and integrated loading/unloading devices. Available in BlackLine, BlueLine, and SilverLine variants.
• ProSlitter

Quantifiable outcome

• Splicing table reduces downtime by up to 30%
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, strategic, regional and core.

• Atlas Converting EquipmentflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Merger of Atlas Converting North America Inc. (Charlotte, NC) and Kampf Machinery Corporation (Windsor, CT) into unified company Kampf Machinery North America Inc., effective April 1, 2025. Combines slitting and winding expertise under unified brand 'United We Slit' strategy.
• Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Cooperation agreement between Kampf GmbH, Atlas Converting, and Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) in the flexible packaging industry effective January 1, 2025. Joint collaboration for flexible packaging solutions combining slitting/winding with W&H's printing and converting equipment.
• Techno Converting Services (TCS)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechno Converting Services (TCS) serves as the exclusive representative for Kampf's Flexible Packaging product area in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, providing local sales and support for the ConSlitter and ConWinder product lines.
• Jagenberg GroupflagshipOthersParent company holding 19 operating companies with ~1,300 employees across Europe, China, India, and USA. Kampf is part of the Industrial Solutions division focused on machinery and equipment, automation, and digital solutions for web-shaped materials.
• R-CyclecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive partner in R-Cycle initiative for circular economy in slitting and winding. Contributing to digital product passport integration for transparent production data sharing along value chains, enabling optimized material usage and efficient traceability of plastic packaging.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Atlas Converting Equipment: Atlas Converting (now part of Jagenberg Group/Kampf) was historically a direct competitor in slitting and rewinding machinery for film and packaging applications. They make CW series and other slitter rewinders that directly compete with Kampf's ProSlitter and ConSlitter lines; the April 2025 merger consolidated them under the unified brand.
• Goebel IMS: Goebel IMS is a German manufacturer of slitting and rewinding machines for film, paper, and foil applications. They are one of the most direct competitors to Kampf in high-speed, high-precision slitting for flexible films and technical applications, with overlapping product positioning in BOPET/BOPP and packaging segments.
• Bimec Group: Bimec is an Italian-based manufacturer of slitting and rewinding machinery for flexible packaging, films, and technical applications. They compete in the same converting machinery niche as Kampf, with comparable product lines for film, paper, and foil applications across Europe and globally.
• SOMA (SOMA s.r.o.): SOMA is a Czech Republic-based manufacturer of slitting and rewinding machines for flexible packaging, labels, and technical films. They compete directly with Kampf's ConSlitter, TitanSlitter, and UniSlit product lines, particularly in the paper/label and flexible packaging segments.
• Pasaban: Pasaban is a Spanish manufacturer of slitting and rewinding machinery for paper, film, and foil converting. They are a direct competitor to Kampf in paper and label applications with their UniSlit-equivalent product line, also serving converters globally with comparable machine architectures.
• Deacro Industries: Deacro Industries is a Canadian manufacturer of slitting, rewinding, and converting machinery for films, foils, and paper. They directly compete with Kampf in North American markets, with comparable slitter rewinder products for flexible packaging and converting applications.
• Parkinson Technologies: Parkinson Technologies is a US-based manufacturer of web handling, slitting, and winding equipment for films, paper, and nonwovens. They serve converters in overlapping markets with Kampf's products, particularly in specialty films and paper applications.

Broad incumbents

• Comexi Group: Comexi is a Spanish broad-incumbent manufacturer of printing and converting equipment for flexible packaging, including slitting, laminating, and printing machinery. They overlap with Kampf in the flexible packaging converting market, particularly in slitting solutions, but operate as a wider portfolio supplier.
• Bobst Group: Bobst is a Swiss broad incumbent manufacturer of printing, coating, laminating, and converting equipment for packaging and label industries. They offer slitter rewinders and downstream converting equipment that competes with Kampf's products in flexible packaging and label applications as part of a broader portfolio.

Others

• Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H): W&H is a German manufacturer of printing, extrusion, and converting machinery for flexible packaging. They are not a direct competitor in slitting/winding but entered a strategic cooperation with Kampf (effective Jan 2025) for integrated flexible packaging solutions, making them an adjacent partner and complementary supplier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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