ROTHENBERGER

What ROTHENBERGER does

ROTHENBERGER develops, manufactures, and markets professional pipe processing tools and machines for the plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration trades. The product portfolio spans threading machines (ROPOWER, Supertronic, COLLINS), pressing machines (ROMAX), pipe cutters (TUBE CUTTER, ROTRAC, PIPECUT mini), benders (ROBEND, TUBE BENDER), drain cleaners (RODRUM), vacuum pumps (ROAIRVAC), and pipe-inspection cameras (ROCAM), with hand tools and accessories (ROGRIP, ALUDUR, SUPER S, ROCLICK, ROCASE, ROBOX) rounding out a full jobsite-to-workshop workflow. Differentiated features include the CAS (Cordless Alliance System) 18V battery platform compatible with 200+ machines from 20 manufacturers, patented ROLUB sliding-shoe bending technology, magnesium-body DURAMANT cutter construction, sapphire-glass inspection camera optics, and brushless motor integration. ROTHENBERGER appears to be a German-heritage industrial manufacturer (with a Spanish forge for hand tools and a US presence in Loves Park) selling almost entirely through authorized dealer channels globally; the company is privately held with no disclosed parent, venture, or public-market backing. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of professional-grade tools (and bare-tool variants without battery/charger for modular purchasing) on a quote-based pricing model, supplemented by warranty service (RO SERVICE+) and the RO Academy online training platform; revenue figures, headcount, and ownership structure are not disclosed in the available data.

Name

ROTHENBERGER

Legal name

ROTHENBERGER

Website

https://rothenberger.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ROTHENBERGER manufactures professional pipe processing tools — threading, pressing, cutting, bending, inspection, and drain-cleaning machines — serving plumbers, HVAC technicians, refrigeration installers, and industrial users globally via an authorized dealer network and the CAS cordless battery platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Pipe Tools and Equipment

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Vacuum Systems & Components (Vacuum Pumps, Ejectors, Cups, Grippers) (IMAHAGAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Boilers, Furnaces & Process Heating Equipment (IMAHAKAD)

Keywords

• Pipe processing tools
• Pipe threading machines
• Pressing machines
• Drain cleaning equipment
• Cordless power tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Loves Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Tool Sales: ROTHENBERGER generates revenue through the sale of professional-grade pipe processing tools including threading machines, press machines, pipe cutters, bending machines, inspection cameras, and accessories. Products are sold through dealer networks as complete tools or bare tools (without battery/charger) allowing for modular purchasing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ROTHENBERGER develops, manufactures, and markets professional pipe processing tools and machines for plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, and industrial trades. Its portfolio includes threading machines, pressing machines, pipe cutters, benders, inspection cameras, drain cleaners, vacuum pumps, and hand tools, many built around its CAS (Cordless Alliance System) 18V battery platform. Products are sold exclusively through authorized dealer networks worldwide.

Product overview

ROTHENBERGER is a professional tool manufacturer specializing in pipe processing equipment for the plumbing, heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning trades. The product portfolio is organized around a unified platform strategy centered on the CAS (Cordless Alliance System) battery platform, which powers an expanding range of cordless tools across 20+ partner manufacturers. The core product lines include threading machines (ROPOWER, Supertronic, COLLINS) for creating pipe threads, pressing machines (ROMAX 4000, ROMAX Compact III) for press-fitting connections, and pipe cutters/benders (TUBE CUTTER, ROTRAC, ROBEND, TUBE BENDER) for pipe preparation. Supporting products include the PIPECUT mini cordless saw, ROAIRVAC vacuum pumps for refrigeration work, RODRUM drain cleaners, and ROCAM inspection cameras for pipe diagnostics. The company also offers hand tool sets, bending accessories, and the RO Academy training platform. Products are distributed through dealer networks with services including the RO SERVICE+ warranty program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CAS (Cordless Alliance System): A battery platform that allows the same battery to be used across tools from 20 different manufacturers, enabling wireless working and increased electrical safety.
• ROCAM
• ROBEND
• ROAIRVAC
• RODRUM
• PIPECUT mini
• ROMAX
• ROPOWER
• TUBE CUTTER
• ROTRAC
• Supertronic
• COLLINS
• ROGRIP
• ALUDUR
• SUPER S
• ROCLICK
• ROCASE
• ROBOX
• DURAMANT
• ROLUB
• R32 Technology
• DuraFlex
• VarioClean
• RO SERVICE+
• RO Academy

Products and services

• ROPOWER 50R Threading Machine Stationary threading machine for cutting pipe threads in BSPT sizes 1/2 to 2 inches, used by professional pipefitters and plumbers.
• ROMAX 4000 Pressing Machine Pressing machine for making secure pipe connections using press-fitting technology, powered by the CAS battery system.
• ROMAX Compact III Pressing Machine Compact pressing machine for press-fitting applications in Pro range sizes, featuring CAS battery compatibility.
• Supertronic 2000 Power Threader Electric power threader for creating pipe threads, available in BSPT R 1/2-2 inch configuration.
• Supertronic 2000 E Battery Threading Machine Battery-powered threading machine with pipe clamp, part of the CAS cordless product line.
• COLLINS 22A Production Threading Machine Production threading machine for high-volume thread creation in industrial applications.
• EZ Cutter Production Cutting Machine Production cutting machine for industrial pipe cutting applications.
• RP 50 Digital Pressure Testing Pump Digital pressure testing pump for verifying leak-tightness of pipe installations.
• ROTRAC 28 PLUS Pipe Cutter Roller-type pipe cutter for cutting steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and cast iron pipes.
• PIPECUT mini Cordless Pipe Saw Cordless combination pipe saw that cuts copper, steel, stainless steel, plastic, and multilayer composite pipes up to 110mm diameter, powered by the CAS battery system.
• ROAIRVAC R32 5.0 CL Vacuum Pump Two-stage vacuum pump for evacuating refrigeration circuits, featuring CAS battery for up to 90 minutes runtime with 8Ah battery, compatible with R32 refrigerant.
• ROBEND 4000 E Pipe Bending Machine Battery-operated pipe bending machine for copper, precision steel, stainless steel, and threaded steel pipes (12-35mm diameter) featuring tool-free pre-setting and patented ROLUB technology for deformation-free bending.
• RODRUM VarioClean Drain Cleaner Battery-powered drum machine with automatic feeding unit for cleaning pipes 40-100mm diameter, featuring VarioClean Electronic with three speed levels and CAS battery system.
• ROCAM 4 Pipe Inspection Camera Pipe inspection camera system with 40mm camera head featuring 10 ultra-bright LED lights, sapphire glass lens, and 90-degree bendability for pipes 70-300mm diameter; compatible with ROCAM 3 and ROCAM 4 systems.
• TUBE CUTTER 35 Pipe Cutter Pipe cutter for steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper pipes with DURAMAG magnesium body, integrated retractable internal deburrer, and precision-ground cutting wheels for 6-35mm pipe dimensions.
• ROBEND H+W Plus Manual Bending Device Manual bending device for dimensionally accurate cold bending up to 180 degrees for copper and stainless steel pipes (8-22mm diameter), featuring bending angle indicator and clamping mechanism.
• TUBE BENDER Manual Bending Device One-handed manual bending device for copper, aluminum, and precision steel pipes (5-12mm), featuring quick-change bending segments via bayonet lock and ratchet feed.
• TUBE BENDER MAXI Manual Bending Device Manual bending device for multilayer composite, copper, and stainless steel pipes (12-32mm), featuring open bending frame with release lever for quick segment changes up to 90 degrees.
• Corner Pipe Wrench 45° SUPER S Self-locking corner pipe wrench with 3-point support, staggered teeth, and drop-forged steel body for holding and turning pipes (1/2 to 3 inch diameter).
• ROCLICK Open-ended/Hinged Ratchet Spanner Set 7-piece spanner set for loosening and tightening screw connections (8-19mm) with fine 72-tooth ratchet mechanism enabling work in confined spaces.
• Hand Tool Sets (HWZ, Trainee, Professional) Curated tool sets including 18-piece HWZ set, 50-piece trainee set, and multi-piece professional sets with corner tube pliers, ROCASE storage, and basic equipment for craftsmen.
• CAS (Cordless Alliance System) Battery Platform Cross-manufacturer 18V cordless battery system enabling the same battery to power over 200 machines from 20 manufacturers, featuring brushless motor technology, AIR COOLED charging, and electronic single cell monitoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60 bends possible with 18V battery on ROBEND 4000 E
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CAS (Cordless Alliance System) PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationROTHENBERGER participates in the Cordless Alliance System (CAS), a battery platform ecosystem where their 18V CAS batteries are compatible with over 200 machines from 20 different manufacturers. This interoperability partnership allows professionals to use a single battery system across tools from multiple brands within the CAS network.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Bahco: SNA Europe-owned hand tool brand with comparable pliers, wrenches, and pipe-working tools; competitor in European dealer channels with overlapping professional installer customers.

Direct peers

• Reed Manufacturing: Specialist US manufacturer of pipe tools and vises, competing head-to-head with Rothenberger in cutters, threaders, and pipe-working equipment sold through plumbing/HVAC distributors.
• Knipex: German specialist pliers and hand-tool manufacturer; direct competitor in ROCASE, ROGRIP, and Super S hand-tool categories with overlapping professional-trades distribution.
• Ridgid: Direct competitor in professional pipe tools—threading, pressing, and drain cleaning machines—targeting the same plumbing/HVAC installer base with overlapping product categories and a similar dealer-driven distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Milwaukee Tool: Major power-tool incumbent with an entrenched proprietary M18 cordless platform that overlaps Rothenberger's cordless pipe-tools footprint and aggressively targets the same professional trades.
• Bosch Professional: Global power-tool incumbent whose professional cordless and bitaxial lines compete with ROTHENBERGER for the same plumbing, HVAC, and construction-installer end users.
• DeWalt: Stanley Black & Decker's flagship professional power-tool brand with a broad cordless lineup that increasingly covers cutting, pressing, and inspection use cases competing with ROTHENBERGER's portfolio.
• Hilti: Construction-tools specialist with strong direct-to-trades sales motion competing for the same professional plumber/HVAC/mechanical installer base that ROTHENBERGER serves.
• Makita: Global cordless power-tool incumbent with proprietary LXT battery platform that overlaps ROTHENBERGER's CAS strategy; competes for trade-installer wallet share on cutting and demolition tools.

Emerging players

• Greenlee (Emerson): Emerson-owned professional tool brand focused on electrical and datacom trades that is expanding into mechanical/pipe tools and competes for share of the same installer purchasing budget.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RothenbergerUSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rothenberger-usa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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