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05.12.2024 - News article

KRONEN GmbH is a “Hidden Champion” in the Black Forest Power Region

A total of 44 companies were recently awarded the title of “Hidden Champion” at the general meeting of the business network nectanet. They were chosen to receive the title based on a scientific study conducted by the Fachhochschule Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts. The “Hidden Champions” are selected on the basis of three criteria: the market position, revenue and recognition of the companies.

KRONEN GmbH is a “Hidden Champion” in the Black Forest Power Region

Stephan Zillgith, Managing Director: “We are delighted and proud to have been awarded the title of ‘Hidden Champion’ in the Black Forest Power Region,” declared Stephan Zillgith, Managing Director of the company based in Kehl am Rhein, Germany. “The quality and safety of our machines and the satisfaction of our customers are our top priority, and we highly value our team of KRONEN employees, who are committed to achieving this high level of excellence day after day. Their hard work pays off, and we are pleased to have been working successfully as a family company in our industry – both in Germany and on an international level – for more than 45 years.”

KRONEN GmbH is a “Hidden Champion” in the Black Forest Power Region
KRONEN: “Hidden Champion” in the Black Forest Power Region
A total of 44 companies were recently awarded the title of “Hidden Champion” at the general meeting of the business network nectanet. They were chosen to receive the title based on a scientific study conducted by the Fachhochschule Dortmund.
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KRONEN GmbH: Managing Directors
The Managing Directors of KRONEN GmbH from left to right: Johannes Günther, Rudolf Hans Zillgith, Stephan Zillgith and Eric Lefebvre
KRONEN: headquarters and production facility in the German town of Kehl am Rhein
KRONEN’s headquarters and production facility for food machines are based in the German town of Kehl am Rhein. From here, the company delivers its solutions to around 120 different countries.
KRONEN’s headquarters and production facility inKehl am Rhein
KRONEN GmbH manufactures lines and machines for processing salad leaves, fruit, vegetables and other fresh foods.
KRONEN GmbH: Showroom
KRONEN GmbH: innovative food processing machines and lines
The gentle, hygienic processing of products such as salad leaves, fruit and vegetables requires a great deal of expertise. The tools used in the Robot Avocado Line were developed especially for processing the delicate fruit by KRONEN in a special research project and were granted a patent in 2024.
KRONEN GmbH: innovative food processing machines and lines
The KRONEN product range features a number of high-capacity washing machines alongside machines for cutting, peeling, drying or disinfecting fresh produce. The machines are supplied to processing companies that produce various foods: for supermarkets; manufacturers of convenience and ready-made meals; large kitchens and canteens; cruise ships and airlines; farm stores and farmers; the deep-freeze, dry products and canned products industry; manufacturers of vegan products; bakeries; butchers; and the animal feed and pet food industry.