Description

TAKKT AG functions as a business-to-business direct marketing specialist, supplying a diverse range of equipment for commercial use across Germany, the broader European market, and the United States. Its operations are structured into three main divisions. The Industrial & Packaging segment provides essential industrial and packaging solutions, including material handling equipment like pallet lifting trucks, storage units such as universal cabinets, and seating options like swivel chairs. This segment also offers specialized products, for instance, environmental cabinets and containers for hazardous materials under the KAISER+KRAFT brand, while catering to smaller corporate clients with office and business equipment through its Certeo and Büromöbelonline brands. The Office Furniture & Displays segment focuses on furnishing workspaces and promotional needs. It supplies office essentials like ergonomic chairs and desks, conference tables, and reception area furniture via its National Business Furniture (NBF) and OfficeFurniture.com brands. Additionally, it offers various display and exhibition solutions, such as advertising banners, digital display stands, and portable trade booths, under the Displays2Go's and Mydisplays brands. The FoodService segment caters specifically to the hospitality industry. It offers a comprehensive array of cooking and presentation tools, including kitchen staples like pots and pans, as well as specialized machinery such as ice makers and deep fryers, primarily for hotels, restaurants, and catering services. This segment also provides buffet essentials, including elegant serving platters and food baskets under the Hubert brand, alongside a full suite of equipment and supplies necessary for the efficient operation of small to mid-sized eateries, encompassing items like kitchen stoves and commercial freezers, through its Central brand. TAKKT AG distributes its offerings via multiple direct sales channels, including detailed catalogs, expansive webshops, and direct telephone sales. Established in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1945, TAKKT AG operates as a subsidiary of Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH.