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Overview

Albert Kerbl GmbH is a family-owned German company specializing in accessories for animal breeding and husbandry, including products for livestock, horses, and pets. It operates as a producer and wholesaler with a broad range of offerings for farmers, breeders, retailers, and animal enthusiasts, supported by international subsidiaries in Austria, France, Poland, and the UK.²⁴⁵⁶

History

The company traces its roots to 1962 when founder Isidor Kerbl developed calving aids for cattle, with Albert Kerbl GmbH formally established in May 1984 as a five-man agricultural distribution firm.²⁵ It has grown into an international group with subsidiaries created since 2014, including Kerbl East for Eastern Europe and Asia.¹⁴ By 2024, it marked 40 years with 760 employees and expanded sales significantly, reporting €238 million revenue in 2017.²⁵

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Calving Aids	Essential tools for cattle birthing	$50 - $500
Livestock Fencing	High-quality pasture conductors and accessories	$20 - $300
Horse Care Equipment	Accessories for horse husbandry and riding	$30 - $400
Pet Supplies	Products for family pets and small animals	$10 - $150
Animal Husbandry Tools	General equipment for breeders and farmers	$15 - $600

Manufacturing

Products are produced by Albert Kerbl GmbH in Germany, with warehouses and logistics in Buchbach and Ampfing (Germany) as well as Poland.¹ The company functions as both producer and wholesaler, emphasizing in-house development of innovations for animal care.⁶

Notable Products

Calving Aids - Devices developed since 1962 for assisting cattle births, with sales growing from 35,000 in 2000 to over 200,000 annually.
Pasture Fence Conductors - High-quality fencing accessories, part of recent group acquisitions with centuries of cordage expertise.
Horse Riding Accessories - Equipment for horse care and riding, targeted at enthusiasts and professionals.
Livestock Fencing Systems - Comprehensive solutions for secure animal containment.
Animal Care Tools - Innovative products simplifying tasks for farmers and breeders.

Reputation

Kerbl is regarded as a reliable partner by farmers, breeders, and retailers due to its family-owned structure, product quality, and competitive pricing.¹⁶ Professionals value its innovations like calving aids and sustainability focus, with strong market presence via subsidiaries.²⁴ Some perceptions highlight its growth from niche tools to broad wholesaler, though specific criticisms are not widely documented in available sources.

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