- CEO
- Thomas Ricker
- Full Time Employees
- 21,299
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- Address
- Böhmerwaldstrasse 5 Neutraubling BV Germany 93073
- IPO Date
- Nov 16, 2018
- Business
- Krones AG is a Germany-based company that designs, develops, and manufactures machines and complete production lines primarily for the beverage and liquid food industries. Its main products and services include filling and packaging technology, process technology, and intralogistics solutions. The company offers equipment and systems for stretch blow-moulding of PET bottles, aseptic filling, filling and closing technology, labelling, direct printing and dressing technology, inspection and monitoring systems, cleaning technology including rinsers and pasteurisers, packaging and palletising technology, conveyor technology, as well as process technology for beer, soft drinks, water, milk, and dairy products. Additionally, Krones provides IT and digital solutions to manage and optimize production processes, logistical order-picking systems, valves and pumps (through its subsidiary Evoguard), homogenizers (HST), expendables, and operating supplies such as adhesives, detergents, lubricants, water treatment solutions, filter aids for beer filtration, and UV-curable inks. It serves breweries, beverage producers, and companies in the food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries globally.
Founded in 1951 and headquartered in Neutraubling, Germany, Krones operates internationally with sales and services extending across North and Central America, Western Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, South America, and other regions.
In recent major developments, Krones has significantly expanded its portfolio and capabilities through strategic acquisitions and investments. In 2025, it acquired a 60% stake in GHS Separationstechnik GmbH, a German company specializing in solid-liquid separation technologies for process industries. Additionally, Krones completed the full takeover of the Dutch company Can Systems Worldwide (CSW), which supplies specialized machinery for handling can ends, serving international customers particularly in the beer, beverage, and food sectors. This acquisition strengthens Krones’ expertise in filling and packaging technology, especially for can handling and recycling. Earlier, in 2024, Krones successfully completed the acquisition of NETSTAL Maschinen AG, a Swiss-based company with strong capabilities in injection molding and medical packaging applications, which continues to operate independently under Krones ownership. These acquisitions reflect Krones’ strategic focus to broaden its technology base and product offerings in process technology, filling and packaging equipment, and sustainable production solutions.
Krones also maintains subsidiaries and specialized units such as KIC Krones, which provides operating supplies and services tailored for the beverage and liquid-food industries and offers individual product consultation and coordinated overall solutions. In addition to manufacturing, Krones delivers IT and digitalization services aimed at optimizing production lines and intralogistics systems, supporting its clients’ increasing demand for integrated and efficient beverage production and packaging solutions.
Overall, Krones AG is a leading global supplier of comprehensive machinery, systems, and digital solutions for beverage and liquid food production, with a growing portfolio bolstered by recent acquisitions and ongoing strategic expansion in process and packaging technologies across key international markets.