The name change is a further step in the reorganisation and development of the Krones Compact Class business unit, which was initiated in autumn 2025 and of which GERNEP GmbH has been a part since 2019. The Compact Class line of business is made up of four different subsidiaries: KOSME Italy, KOSME Austria, KOSME FBA and GERNEP. The change of name to KOSME Germany GmbH is therefore the next logical step towards creating a uniform image for this branch of the business. The launch of the reorganized Compact Class was marked by the joint development of a new generation of labelling machines (Flectra), which uniquely combines the expertise of both KOSME Italy and GERNEP and was presented at drinktec in September 2025.

Please note that only our company name will change as of 1 March 2026. All known structures, contact persons and their contact details will remain unchanged. The GERNEP brand will of course remain the property of KOSME Germany GmbH.  

Address: KOSME Germany GmbH, Benzstrasse 6, 93092 Barbing, Germany

Contact: +49 (0)9401/9213-0 | info@gernep.de | www.gernep.de

Our bank details remain unchanged. However, please ensure that you use the new name – KOSME Germany GmbH – for all transfers made on or after 1 March.

If you have any questions, your usual contact person as well as the designated managing director Johannes Gstettner are available at any time. Martin Hammerschmid will also continue to work for KOSME Germany GmbH for a defined transition period and will support the company and our customers as usual with his expertise.