Develops and sells satellite reception technology, network technology, indoor mobile communications, DAB+ radios and wallboxes for e-mobility.
KATHREIN Digital Systems GmbH
Rosenheim · Niederlauer · Salzburg (AT) · Dubai (AE)New on Amplifa
About KATHREIN Digital Systems
KATHREIN Digital Systems GmbH, based in Rosenheim, is a provider of digital satellite reception technology and a partner to electrical wholesalers, installation businesses and end customers. The company develops and manufactures products under the Kathrein brand, founded in 1919, in the fields of satellite reception and distribution, camping & caravanning, DAB+ radios, network technology, passive DAS for indoor mobile communications, and charging infrastructure (wallboxes) for electromobility. Development, technical support, logistics and large parts of production are located in Germany ("Made in Germany"). The value chain includes hardware, software and mechanical engineering, product management, production with quality controls, as well as service and repair. A nationwide sales network, a national subsidiary in Austria and an office in Dubai serve markets in Europe, North America, Australia/New Zealand and the Middle East. Since March 2026, the company has been part of Megasat Holding GmbH.
- Site
- Rosenheim
- Processes
- System planning and technical consulting, Service hotline and technical support, Repair service, Logistics and order processing/EDI, Development (hardware, software, mechanics), Distribution via electrical wholesalers and specialist retail, Marketing support for retail
- Materials
- SAT Reception and Distribution Technology, IP over Coax, Passive DAS, eMobility Wallboxes, DAB+ Radios
- Certificates
- "Quality Brand 2026" (DISMB), CE/VDE/MID compliance (wallboxes), ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1919
- Industries
- Electrical wholesale, Skilled trades/Installation businesses, TV and radio reception, Camping and caravanning, Building technology/Network technology, Indoor mobile communications (pDAS)
- 01
Hardware, software and mechanical engineering
- 02
Product management
- 03
Production with quality controls
- 04
Logistics and order processing (EDI)
- 05
Distribution via electrical wholesalers and specialist retail
- 06
Service hotline, system planning and repair service
Product Areas and Technologies
SAT Reception and Distribution Technology
Satellite dishes, receivers, amplifiers, splitters, headends and connection accessories for private and professional reception systems.
IP over Coax
LAN and WLAN modems transmit IP data over existing coaxial cabling with ranges of up to 700 m.
Passive DAS
Passive antenna systems for mobile communications coverage in buildings such as hotels, clinics and office buildings.
eMobility Wallboxes
Charging stations with 11/22 kW, app control, PV surplus charging and load management for private, commercial and public charging points.
DAB+ Radios
Digital radios for mobile and stationary use without an internet connection.
Locations
Rosenheim
DEHeadquarters, development, production and sales Germany
- Materials
- SAT reception, network technology, wallboxes, DAB+ radios, pDAS
Niederlauer
DEService center for repairs and spare parts
Salzburg
ATSales company Austria (KATHREIN Digital Systems Vertriebs GmbH, Gnigler Straße 56)
Dubai
AEInternational sales office (Dubai Airport Freezone)
Product Examples
Inside the production
Industries
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Awards
Development, manufacturing and service follow a high quality standard; the wallboxes are CE, VDE and MID compliant (MessEG/MessEV) and meet IP54 and IK10. KATHREIN was awarded "Quality Brand 2026" by the German Institute for Product and Market Evaluation.
| Evidence | Rosenheim |
|---|---|
| "Quality Brand 2026" (DISMB) | |
| CE/VDE/MID compliance (wallboxes) | |
| ISO 9001 |
History Since 1919
- 1919
Company founded by engineer Anton Kathrein
- 1920
Manufacture of lightning protection equipment and radio accessories
- 1922
Purchase of a factory site in Rosenheim, construction of Plant 1 begins
- 1923
First broadcast rod antenna exhibited at the Leipzig Trade Fair
- 1950
Delivery of TV transmission and receiving antennas
- 1952
Development of the first locomotive antenna
- 1971
Introduction of the OLYMPIA YAGI antenna and first compact amplifiers
- 1972
Change of generations: Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein takes over the management of the company
- 1973
First TV antennas for caravans and motor homes
- 1982
First professional SAT antenna (SatAn 200)
- 1989
Parabolic antennas become a bestseller with ASTRA 1
- 2011
Active mobile antenna Air awarded the Red Dot Design Award
- 2015
First SAT>IP server from Kathrein
- 2019
100th anniversary; spin-off of the SAT product division into KATHREIN Digital Systems GmbH
- 2020
First DAB+ radios from Kathrein
- 2022
Entry into pDAS indoor mobile communications
- 2023
Entry into electromobility with the wallbox product line (KWB-AC40, KWB-AC60)
- 2025
Exclusive distribution of KWS measuring devices and INNO Instrument splicing machines
- 2026
Part of Megasat Holding GmbH; awarded as "Quality Brand 2026"