Description

KAP AG is a German industrial conglomerate that, through its various subsidiaries, supplies specialized flexible films and other advanced materials. The company serves a diverse global market, with operations spanning Germany, the wider European region, North and South America, and Asia. Its business is strategically organized into four distinct divisions: Flexible Films, Engineered Products, Surface Technologies, and Precision Components. The Flexible Films segment is dedicated to the development, manufacturing, and distribution of flexible films and composite materials. These are utilized in a wide array of applications, including solutions for energy-efficient building, specialized semi-finished products for water management and medical purposes, as well as fabrics and composites for greenhouse construction, projection screens, and swimming pool membranes. The Engineered Products division develops and provides technical textiles. These are integral to power transmission belts within the automotive and agricultural industries, air springs for both road and rail transportation, and serve as reinforcement for flexible feed pipes in the oil and gas sector. Furthermore, they offer structural support for various rubber products, such as conveyor belts and brake diaphragms, and function as carrier materials for a range of coated finished goods. The Surface Technologies segment delivers advanced surface coating solutions, catering to the furniture, food processing, mechanical engineering, electrical, and automotive sectors. Finally, the Precision Components division is responsible for the creation and sale of intricate plastic and plastic-metal hybrid components. This includes plastic gears, gears featuring plastic-coated metal shafts, and associated metallic items, primarily utilized in specialized electronic or electromechanical drive systems. Formerly known as KAP Beteiligungs-AG, the company rebranded to KAP AG in July 2018. KAP AG's corporate headquarters are situated in Fulda, Germany.