In 2018, Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG achieved a turnover of 2.525 billion euro, the highest in its history. The family-run company employs 13,027 staff in more than 120 companies in 70 countries. Over 50,000 service outlets worldwide ensure uninterrupted supply for customers

all over the world. Innovation is the most important growth factor for the company and has been an essential component of the corporate culture since the company’s foundation in 1935: roughly 90% of all products are five years old or younger. 

A total of more than 1,000 employees work in research and development at the cleaning machine manufacturer. Kärcher currently holds over 630 active patents.