Our Aspiration: More than Labelling

From the start, GERNEP GmbH - now known as KOSME Germany GmbH - aspired to do more than just producing labelling machinery. Today our team of 100 employees applies innovation and dedication to meet customer needs. Our highest priority is to deliver high-quality craftsmanship, state-of-the-art machinery as well as fast and competent after-sales service.

Since 1985, we have developed into one of the leading manufacturers of labelling machines for the beverage, food, consumer healthcare, and nonfood industry. Continuous development is our drive to fulfill ever-changing market and customer requirements.

Management by Johannes Gstettner and renaming to KOSME Germany GmbH

2026

Management by Johannes Gstettner and renaming to KOSME Germany GmbH

Development of a modular labelling machine with KOSME Italy & KRONES AG

2025

Development of a modular labelling machine with KOSME Italy & KRONES AG

Modernization of the complete machinery portfolio

2021

Modernization of the complete machinery portfolio

Further development of self-adhesive label dispensers and cold glue labelling units

2019

Further development of self-adhesive label dispensers and cold glue labelling units

LCS implementation

2018

LCS implementation

Implementation of an ERP system

2017

Implementation of an ERP system

With 30 years of experience, GERNEP becomes part of KRONES AG

2015

With 30 years of experience, GERNEP becomes part of KRONES AG

Management by Martin Hammerschmid

2012

Management by Martin Hammerschmid

Expansion of machine family in the area of hotmelt labelling

2000

Expansion of machine family in the area of hotmelt labelling

Expansion of machine family in the area of self-adhesive labelling

1990

Expansion of machine family in the area of self-adhesive labelling

Founded by Helmut Gerstberger and Berthold Neppel the company specializes in flexible wet glue labellers

1985

Founded by Helmut Gerstberger and Berthold Neppel the company specializes in flexible wet glue labellers

Krones plans to reorganize its Compact Class business unit

In light of the ongoing transformation in the beverage and liquid food industry, as well as increasing demands for sustainable, competitive, and efficient products, Krones is realigning its profitable growth strategy in the Compact Class business unit. This unit brings together Krones’ solutions for filling and packaging in the low to medium output range for beverages, wine and spirits, food, dairy products, as well as applications in the home and personal care sector and pharmaceuticals.

The Compact Class consists of four different subsidiaries: KOSME Italy, KOSME Austria, the sales and service company KOSME FBA (responsible for the markets in France and Belgium), which have been fully integrated into the Krones Group since 2009, and the labelling machine specialist Gernep, which was acquired in 2015. These entities will now be brought together under one roof – the new KOSME organisation.

The starting point for this integration was the joint development of a new labeling machine generation called Flectra over the course of the last 12 months, which uniquely combines the expertise of both Kosme and Gernep: compact, flexible, and intuitive. The machine will be showcased and offered for sale for the first time live at this year’s drinktec in Munich (starting September 15, 2025).

The newly formed organization will be even more flexible in responding to customer needs, positioning itself as a strong unit in the face of competition, and strategically tapping into new markets and industries – both nationally and internationally. As part of this realignment, a completely new brand identity will also be developed in 2026.

More informations about Flectra