KARCHER

Kärcher is a German manufacturer of cleaning equipment founded in 1935. It specializes in high-pressure cleaners, floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, and water treatment systems. The brand's products do not belong to the automotive spare parts segment but are designed for the maintenance of vehicles and industrial facilities. The company remains an independent family-owned enterprise. The use of Kärcher equipment allows for the maintenance of the body and engine without interfering with the vehicle's structural components.

Country

Germany

Brand History

1. 1935: Alfred Kärcher founded the company in Stuttgart. 2. 1950: Development of the first European high-pressure cleaner with water heating. 3. 1974: Reorientation of production exclusively to cleaning equipment. 4. 2026: The company maintains its status as an independent global manufacturer of professional and household cleaning equipment.

Key OEM Customers

Cleaning Equipment OEM (in-house production and industrial partners)

Type

OEM-Equipment Manufacturer

Ecology

The company implements energy efficiency technologies and uses recycled materials in the production of housings. Kärcher's programs are aimed at reducing water consumption during the operation of high-pressure cleaners.

Brand Authentication

Official verification is carried out via the serial number on the nameplate, which can be verified on the manufacturer's portal. The equipment features a specific yellow housing color, which is a registered trademark. Marking is applied via laser engraving on metal pump components.

Certificates

ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001