What Roth Industries does

Roth Industries GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held, family-owned German industrial group founded in 1947 and headquartered in Dautphetal-Buchenau. Operating across two main divisions, Roth serves Building Solutions customers through the Roth Werke brand with heat pumps, solar thermal systems, surface heating and cooling, pipe installations, home stations, storage tanks, and sanitary products; and Industrial Solutions customers through Roth Hydraulics (hydraulic accumulators and pressure vessels), Roth Plastic Technology (IATF 16949-certified injection moulded automotive components with CO2-neutral production since 2017), and Roth Composite Machinery (filament winding machines for high-pressure composite tanks and brush production machinery). The group employs approximately 1,400 people across 28 production and sales entities in Germany, the USA (SFP Hydraulics, acquired 2024), and China (Taicang subsidiary since 2014), and is recognized as a global market leader in energy storage systems, surface heating/cooling systems, and composite technologies.

The company's revenue model is hardware sales-based, distributed through B2B channels tailored to each division: trade, wholesale, and Fachhandwerk for Building Solutions; direct enterprise sales and an international partner network for Industrial Solutions; and IATF 16949-certified automotive supply for Roth Plastic Technology. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and operates on project/specification-driven terms. The go-to-market combines regional sales managers, field sales teams, and major international trade fair presence (ISH Frankfurt, World Brush Expo Bologna, FAKUMA), supplemented by practical training for trade installers to support channel adoption.

Roth's technology base rests on regulatory credentials (DIBt 'Green Fuels Ready' approval, IATF 16949, EMAS since 2011), proprietary processes such as RoAn drive technology and filament winding for pressures above 1,000 bar, and sustainability positioning (green electricity since 2016, CO2-neutral plastic production). Cross-divisional expertise in energy, water, and plastics is positioned as the unifying innovation driver, with the 'Eine Marke - viele Stärken' (one brand - many strengths) philosophy articulating a system-solution value proposition rather than a single-product focus.

Name

Roth Industries

Legal name

Roth Industries GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://roth-industries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Roth Industries is a family-owned German industrial group operating Building Solutions (heat pumps, tanks, surface heating, sanitary systems) and Industrial Solutions (hydraulic accumulators, automotive plastics, composite machinery) across approximately 1,400 employees and 28 entities globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Manufacturing

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (3359), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335), Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing (327110)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (3690), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Energy Storage Components for Renewables Manufacturing (BESS Packs, PCS, Thermal Management) (EUAMAHAI)

Keywords

• Industrial plastic manufacturing
• Building solutions systems
• Heating and cooling products
• Energy storage systems
• OEM plastic components

Headquarters

HQ city

Dautphe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Solutions Products: Manufacture and sale of energy systems (heat pumps, solar solutions, surface heating/cooling, pipe installation systems, home stations, storage tanks), sanitary systems (wall panelling, shower enclosures, water efficiency solutions), and container/tank systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
2. Industrial Solutions Products: Manufacture and sale of hydraulic accumulator systems (bladder, piston, diaphragm accumulators, pressure vessels), injection moulded plastic products for automotive and industrial sectors, composite machinery and filament winding systems for high-pressure tanks and brush production machines.
3. Sustainable/Green Energy Systems: Sale of 'Green Fuels Ready' tanks and systems for alternative fuels (HVO100), heat pump systems, solar solutions, and sustainable container systems for climate-friendly applications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Roth Industries manufactures and sells physical products through two divisions. Building Solutions supplies branded plumbing, heating, surface heating/cooling, and renewable energy storage systems. Industrial Solutions produces plastic components and systems for OEM and industrial customers. [Inferred from limited input]

Product overview

Roth Industries is a family-owned industrial group operating across Building Solutions and Industrial Solutions divisions. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy and sanitary systems (Roth Werke) including heat pumps, solar solutions, surface heating/cooling systems, pipe installations, and heating oil tanks; plastic technology products (Roth Plastic Technology) for automotive applications; hydraulic accumulator systems (Roth Hydraulics and SFP Hydraulics); and composite machinery (Roth Composite Machinery) for high-pressure tank production and brush manufacturing. Products integrate into complete energy-efficient systems with components from heat pumps and storage tanks through to surface heating/cooling, pipe installations, home stations, and smart controls. Recent focus on sustainability includes Green Fuels Ready tank systems for HVO100 alternative fuels and CO2-neutral production since 2017.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Roth Touchline SL: Wireless control system for surface heating systems
• Green Fuels Ready
• Roth X-PERT
• Roth Vipanel
• Roth Batipanel
• Roth HelioPool
• Roth ThermoAura FR 16
• AquaServe
• Roth ServiceXtra
• RoAn

Products and services

• Building Solutions Division Products Branded building service product range covering plumbing, heating, surface heating/cooling, and renewable energy storage systems, sold to wholesale and trade customers across Europe. [Inferred from limited input]
• Industrial Solutions Division Products Plastic components and systems produced for OEM and industrial customers, supplied through direct sales and OEM agreements. [Inferred from limited input]

Quantifiable outcome

• EMAS certified since 2011, with annual surveillance audits and triennial re-certification cycles.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SFP Hydraulics, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Roth Hydraulics acquired the US company SFP Hydraulics, Inc. (Houston/Katy, Texas) in 2024. SFP Hydraulics specializes in bladder, piston, and diaphragm accumulators and was founded in 2014. The acquisition strengthens Roth Hydraulics' global market position and creates a global partner for global customers with production and sales locations in the USA, China, and Germany. SFP Hydraulics operates under its own name with existing management retained.
• ONI Wärmetrafo GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRoth Plastic Technology co-exhibits at FAKUMA trade fair in Friedrichshafen at the stand of its long-standing partner ONI Wärmetrafo GmbH in Hall A5, Stand A5-5103. ONI is a distribution channel for Roth Plastic Technology's sustainable plastic solutions.
• ITM Power Germany GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerITM Power (based in Linden, Germany) develops and produces PEM electrolysers for hydrogen generation. Roth Industries participated in a hydrogen roadshow that visited ITM Power's Linden facility, highlighting potential for cooperation in the hydrogen technology landscape in Central Hesse. ITM supports major hydrogen projects including 200 MW with RWE in Lingen and 100 MW with Shell Germany in Wesseling.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Viessmann: German family-owned manufacturer of heating, industrial and refrigeration systems, including heat pumps, boilers, and complete energy systems. Closely comparable to Roth Werke across the building solutions portfolio, particularly in heat pumps and integrated heating systems for residential and commercial applications.
• Vaillant Group: German family-owned heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning technology group offering heat pumps, boilers, solar thermal, and ventilation systems. Direct competitor to Roth Werke in residential heating and the German Fachhandwerk trade channel.
• Stiebel Eltron: German family-owned manufacturer specializing in heat pumps, hot water systems, and ventilation. Strongly comparable to Roth's heat pump and surface heating/cooling portfolio, and a direct competitor in the European heat pump market.
• Rehau Group: Family-owned polymer-based solutions provider for construction (heating/cooling, pipe systems, sanitary), automotive, and industry. Directly comparable to Roth across surface heating/cooling systems, pipe installations, and injection-moulded plastic technology.
• Uponor Group: Finnish-German manufacturer of plumbing and heating solutions including surface heating/cooling, pipe systems, and pre-insulated pipes. Direct competitor to Roth Werke's surface heating, pipe installation, and energy distribution product lines.
• Geberit Group: Swiss-listed European market leader in sanitary products (wall-hung systems, piping, bathroom installations). Direct competitor to Roth Werke's sanitary systems including wall panelling, shower enclosures, and bathroom modernization products.
• Benteler International: Austrian-German automotive supplier with manufacturing and engineering services, including components and assembly solutions. Comparable to Roth Plastic Technology as an IATF-certified automotive parts manufacturer serving OEMs with quality-managed injection-moulded and formed components.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Thermotechnology: Bosch's heating and hot water division, offering heat pumps, condensing boilers, and complete HVAC solutions globally. A broad incumbent with deeper R&D resources and global distribution that competes directly with Roth Werke across most product categories.
• Parker Hannifin: US-based global motion and control technologies leader with a substantial hydraulic accumulator product line. Broad incumbent competing with Roth Hydraulics and SFP Hydraulics in industrial hydraulic accumulators and pressure vessels.
• Bosch Rexroth: Global leader in hydraulics, electric drives, and motion control, part of Bosch Group. Broad incumbent with overlapping product range to Roth Hydraulics in industrial hydraulic accumulators and system solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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