What Pacoma does

Pacoma GmbH is a German manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders headquartered in Eschwege, with wholly-owned production and sales operations in China (Fenghua/Ningbo, opened 2011) and the United States (Wallace, NC sales office; Gettysburg, PA warehouse established 2015). The company produces single-acting, double-acting, double-rod (center piston), tandem, and custom-made hydraulic cylinders, primarily for construction machinery OEMs (excavators, wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, dumpers) and material handling equipment manufacturers (mobile cranes, forklifts, telehandlers, container handlers), with additional applications in special vehicles, automotive, agricultural, maritime, and energy sectors. Pacoma's Eschwege facility operates at a capacity of up to 250,000 units per year (1,000 cylinders/day) and maintains ISO 9001, 14001, 50001, and 3834-2 certifications for quality, environmental, energy, and welding management.

Pacoma differentiates through a portfolio of patented technologies: the LiRe left-right threading piston-locking system (delivering up to 5x higher piston forces and simplified field maintenance), the IRM Sensor (a radar-based position measurement system exchangeable in under 2 minutes without hydraulic fluid contamination), the CuSt cushioning system, the PaStab stabilizer valve technology, and the P3S automation/position sensing platform. These technologies are integrated into a product range targeted at OEM customers requiring cylinders engineered for 10,000+ operating hours under extreme conditions. The business model is exclusively B2B enterprise sales — quote-based, custom-configured, with direct engineering engagement managed through sales offices in Germany, China, and the USA. Pacoma has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE: LEG) since September 2022, operating as a sister company to Precision Hydraulic Cylinders (PHC) within the Leggett & Platt Hydraulics division.

Name

Pacoma

Legal name

Pacoma GmbH

Website

https://pacoma.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Pacoma GmbH is a German manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders serving construction machinery and material handling OEMs globally, with patented technologies (LiRe, IRM Sensor, CuSt, PaStab) and production facilities in Germany, China, and the USA, operating as part of Leggett & Platt Hydraulics since 2022.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Eschwege

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic Cylinder Sales: Manufacture and sale of hydraulic cylinders including single-acting, double-acting, tandem, and custom-made cylinders. Products serve construction machinery, material handling, special vehicles, and other industrial applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pacoma designs, manufactures, and supplies hydraulic cylinders — including single-acting, double-acting, tandem, and custom-made configurations — for construction machinery, material handling equipment, special vehicles, and industrial applications. The company differentiates through proprietary technologies such as the patented IRM radar sensor, LiRe piston-locking threading system, CuSt cushioning system, and PaStab stabilizer valve technology, with global production capability of 250,000 units per year at the Eschwege facility.

Product overview

Pacoma GmbH is a leading manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders offering a comprehensive product portfolio including single-acting, double-acting, double-rod (center piston), and tandem hydraulic cylinders, plus custom-made solutions. The company differentiates through proprietary technologies: LiRe piston-locking system, CuSt cushioning system, PaStab stabilizer valve technology, and P3S position sensing automation. The flagship IRM Sensor (Integrated Radar Measurement) provides precision measurement capabilities for hydraulic cylinder control. All products serve applications in construction machinery, material handling, special vehicles, and industrial equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Single-Acting Hydraulic Cylinders Single-acting hydraulic cylinders designed for one-directional force application, featuring robust construction that operates reliably under extreme conditions including high pressures, strong forces, water, dirt, and sub-zero temperatures. Can be equipped with optional PaStab, CuSt, P3S, and LiRe technologies. For construction machinery, material handling, and industrial OEMs.
• Double-Acting Hydraulic Cylinders Double-acting hydraulic cylinders for two-directional force application, featuring robust construction, quality components, and reliable functionality under high pressures, strong forces, and extreme environments. Equipped with CuSt cushioning system and optionally LiRe, PaStab, and P3S technologies. For construction, material handling, and industrial OEM applications.
• Double-Rod Cylinders (Mittelkolben-Zylinder) Center piston cylinders providing synchronized movement in both directions, used as steering or locking cylinders. Feature LiRe patented left-right threading for piston-to-rod connection, optionally equipped with CuSt cushioning and P3S automation technology. For OEM customers in mobile machinery applications.
• Tandem Hydraulic Cylinders Dual-cylinder design combining two cylinders in one unit for space-efficient applications. Feature CuSt intelligent end-position cushioning system that compensates peak pressures and ensures smooth movement. Compatible with LiRe, PaStab, and P3S technologies. For OEM customers with space-constrained hydraulic system designs.
• Custom-Made Hydraulic Cylinders Customer-specific hydraulic cylinder solutions developed and manufactured to specification, including telescopic cylinders and other special designs. Leverages extensive know-how and in-house prototyping department for competent and rapid development. For OEMs requiring custom configurations.
• IRM Sensor (Integrated Radar Measurement) Patent-protected radar-based cylinder sensor enabling precise position measurement and exacting control of hydraulic cylinders. Features robust design resistant to vibrations and shocks, with sensor exchange possible in under 2 minutes without hydraulic fluid contamination. Capable of measurements in multiple media including hydraulic fluid, oil, and air.
• PaCE (Pacoma Cylinder for Excavators) Specialized hydraulic cylinders for excavators from smallest models up to 50-ton material-handling machines. Incorporates LiRe, PaStab, CuSt, and P3S innovations for durability and reliability under extreme operating conditions. For construction machinery OEMs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 5x higher forces on piston due to larger thread diameter with LiRe technology
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Precision Hydraulic Cylinders (PHC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018PHC is a sister company to Pacoma under Leggett & Platt Hydraulics. PHC, headquartered in Wilmington NC, specializes in single-acting cylinders with small diameters for material handling. The combination expands product range, customer base, and geographic presence.
• Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd.minorOthersJoint controller arrangement for Pacoma's Instagram business presence. Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. provides the Instagram platform and assumes primary responsibility under GDPR for data processing on the platform.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bosch Rexroth: Global leader in hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves, and fluid power systems for construction, material handling, and industrial machinery. Directly comparable as a Tier 1 hydraulic cylinder supplier serving the same OEM customers with overlapping product portfolios.
• Precision Hydraulic Cylinders (PHC): Sister company under Leggett & Platt Hydraulics following the 2022 acquisition, specializing in single-acting small-diameter hydraulic cylinders for material handling. Direct peer by ownership, product overlap, and customer base in North America.
• Bucher Hydraulics: Swiss manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves, and power units for mobile and industrial applications. Comparable as a European specialist supplier focused on hydraulic cylinders for construction and material handling OEMs.
• Husco International: US-based manufacturer of hydraulic and electrohydraulic valves, cylinders, and components for off-highway equipment. Comparable as a specialized supplier serving construction machinery OEMs with hydraulic actuation products.
• HYDAC International: German-based global supplier of hydraulic components including cylinders, valves, accumulators, and filtration. Comparable as a European fluid power specialist serving construction, mobile equipment, and industrial customers.
• PMC Cylinders: UK-based manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders for industrial, mobile, and marine applications. Comparable as a European specialist hydraulic cylinder manufacturer serving similar end markets.
• Weber-Hydraulik: Austrian manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders, tipping systems, and rescue equipment. Comparable as a Central European specialist supplier of hydraulic cylinders for commercial vehicles, construction, and special-purpose equipment.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Multi-billion-dollar diversified motion and control technologies company with a major hydraulic cylinders division serving construction, mobile equipment, and industrial markets. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering fluid power systems across many segments.
• Eaton: Global power management company with a significant hydraulics business manufacturing cylinders, valves, and pumps for construction and agricultural equipment. Overlaps with Pacoma in hydraulic cylinders for mobile equipment OEMs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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