Alfred Kärcher

Last update: Jul 17, 2026

Kärcher, a family-owned enterprise, is the world’s leading provider of cleaning technology. The Kärcher brand is associated worldwide with top performance, innovation and quality. Offering a wide range of innovative problem solutions, Kärcher's product portfolio also includes a variety of cleaning systems specifically developed for petrolstations. Among these are vehicle washes, pressure washers, water reclamation systems, vacuum cleaners, detergents and accessories.

Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co. KG employs 16.000 people in 82 countries and operates 160 subsidiaries. More than 50.000 service centres in all countries ensure continuous and comprehensive supplies to customers all over the world. Innovation is the company’s principal growth factor. Over 90% of its products have been in existence for five years or less. More than 1.000 engineers and technicians are engaged in designing new problem solutions at the cleaning equipment manufacturer’s development centres.