Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Kirchardt, Baden-Wuerttemberg
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Since 1914
KACO GmbH + Co. KG is a developer and manufacturer of sealing systems and electrification components, headquartered in Kirchardt, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. Founded in 1914, the company has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and is a subsidiary of the ZhongDing Group since 2014. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, and electronics industries. In February 2026 the company introduced microvalve components built from elastomer and membrane solutions, and it has produced battery venting systems for e-mobility applications.
Kaco GmbH + Co. KG at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1914
Headquarters
Kirchardt, Baden-Wuerttemberg
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
112 years in operation (founded 1914).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
KACO GmbH + Co. KG is a developer and manufacturer of sealing systems and electrification components, headquartered in Kirchardt, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. Founded in 1914, the company has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and is a subsidiary of the ZhongDing Group since 2014. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, and electronics industries. In February 2026 the company introduced microvalve components built from elastomer and membrane solutions, and it has produced battery venting systems for e-mobility applications.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1914 |
Headquarters | Kirchardt, Baden-Wuerttemberg |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Kaco GmbH + Co. KG makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications, and its product range covers rotary shaft seals, piston and rod seals, hydraulic and pneumatic seals, and battery venting systems.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Valve, Steel, Coating, Adhesive, Assembly, Seal, Rubber, Plastic (source: kaco.de).
Certifications
Kaco GmbH + Co. KG is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Latest developments
2026-08-06 — Autozulieferer Kaco hat Produktion verlagert - will aber Jobs sichern - SWR Aktuell (swr.de)
2026-08-05 — Kaco steigt bei Südwestmetall aus: Autozulieferer aus Kirchardt reagiert auf enormen Kostendruck - STIMME.de (stimme.de)
2026-02-19 — February 2026 – New microvalve components from KACO: Precise elastomer and membrane solutions with in-house materials expertise - KACO - Der Experte für Dichtungssysteme (kaco.de)
2025-12-01 — KACO battery vents in the ANSMANN battery system – presented in the ONOX tractor at Agritechnica🌾 | KACO GmbH + Co. KG (linkedin.com)
2025-10-15 — October 2025 - KACO starts series production of the new generation of pressure compensation elements - KACO - Der Experte für Dichtungssysteme (kaco.de)
Company details
KACO operates six production facilities across Germany, Austria, Hungary, China, and the USA, and it has an estimated annual revenue band of $250 to 500 million. Kaco GmbH + Co. KG was founded in 1914, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Kirchardt, Baden-Wuerttemberg. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 112 years in operation (founded 1914). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Kaco GmbH + Co. KG make?
KACO GmbH + Co. KG is a developer and manufacturer of sealing systems and electrification components, headquartered in Kirchardt, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. Founded in 1914, the company has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and is a subsidiary of the ZhongDing Group since 2014. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, and electronics industries. In February 2026 the company introduced microvalve components built from elastomer and membrane solutions, and it has produced battery venting systems for e-mobility applications.
Where is Kaco GmbH + Co. KG headquartered?
Kaco GmbH + Co. KG is headquartered in Kirchardt, Baden-Wuerttemberg (19 Industriestrasse, Kirchardt, Baden-Wuerttemberg, 74912).
When was Kaco GmbH + Co. KG founded?
Kaco GmbH + Co. KG was founded in 1914.
How big is Kaco GmbH + Co. KG?
Kaco GmbH + Co. KG has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does Kaco GmbH + Co. KG hold?
Kaco GmbH + Co. KG lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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