What Spir Star does

SPIR STAR AG is a privately held, family-owned German manufacturer of thermoplastic ultra-high-pressure hoses, headquartered in Rimbach-Mitlechtern, Germany, and operating since 1989. The company's core technology combines thermoplastic inner linings with spiralized steel wire pressure carriers to deliver working pressures from 250 to 4,000 bar across inner diameters of 3–32 mm and continuous lengths up to 4,000 meters. Beyond hoses, SPIR STAR sells a complementary accessories range including high-pressure valves, adapters, pipes, and quick-disconnect couplings, all pressure-tested to ISO 1402 prior to shipment and accompanied by DIN EN 10204-3.1 test certificates. The company holds ISO 9001 (since 1995), ISO 14001:2015, AEO, DIN EN 1829-2, and ISO 19880-5 certifications, and is recognized as an established supplier in water jetting, oil & gas, hydrogen refueling, ultra-high-pressure hydraulics, and PTFE hose applications.

SPIR STAR generates revenue almost exclusively through direct hardware sales to industrial enterprise customers in five primary use-case segments — water jetting (the largest), oil & gas (offshore and chemical injection), hydrogen (gaseous H2 refueling at up to 962.5 bar), ultra-high-pressure hydraulics, and PTFE/industrial applications. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers engage via direct sales inquiry, regional sales offices, and an online product finder tool. The company operates through a sales-led, event-driven go-to-market, leveraging five wholly-owned regional subsidiaries in Germany, France, the USA, Singapore, and China, plus active participation in international trade shows (IFAT Munich, OTC Houston, Hydrogen Technology Expo Hamburg, Hyvolution Paris) and six industry association memberships (EWJI, WJTA, IMCA, DIRV, NAHAD, H2BZ Hessen). Customer relationships are technical and consultative, with bespoke hose assemblies tailored to specific pressure, diameter, and media requirements.

Name

Spir Star

Legal name

SPIR STAR AG

Website

https://spirstar.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SPIR STAR AG is a German family-owned manufacturer of thermoplastic ultra-high-pressure hoses (250–4,000 bar) with spiralized steel wire reinforcement, serving industrial customers in water jetting, oil & gas, hydrogen refueling, hydraulics, and PTFE applications globally via five regional subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rimbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

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. Ultra-High-Pressure Hose Sales: SPIR STAR generates revenue primarily from the manufacture and sale of thermoplastic ultra-high-pressure hoses. Their product range spans hoses from 250 to 4,000 bar pressure ratings and inner diameters from 3 mm to 32 mm, sold globally to industrial customers. The company also sells complementary products including valves, adapters, pipes, and quick-disconnect couplings.
2. Complementary Accessories and Components: Revenue from high-pressure valves, adapters, high-pressure pipes, and quick-disconnect couplings sold alongside hose products to provide complete ultra-high-pressure system solutions.
3. Product and Technical Documentation Sales: Revenue supported by product catalogs, technical datasheets, and installation/operating manuals provided to customers for their product lines.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SPIR STAR AG manufactures thermoplastic ultra-high-pressure hoses reinforced with spiralized steel wire pressure carriers, designed for pressure ratings from 250 to 4,000 bar with inner diameters from 3 mm to 32 mm. The product portfolio includes dedicated hose lines for water jetting, hydrogen refueling (up to 962.5 bar), oil & gas, ultra-high-pressure hydraulics, and PTFE applications, complemented by high-pressure valves, adapters, pipes, and quick-disconnect couplings to deliver complete ultra-high-pressure system solutions.

Product overview

SPIR STAR® is a manufacturer of thermoplastic high-pressure hoses with steel wire reinforcement, producing a comprehensive portfolio of hose products and accessories for demanding industrial applications. The core product line includes Höchstdruckschläuche (high-pressure hoses) in pressure ranges from 250 to 4,000 bar, complemented by an accessories range of Ventile (valves), Adapter (adapters), Rohre (pipes/tubing), and Kupplungen (quick-disconnect couplings). The company specializes in waterjet, hydrogen, hydraulic, oil & gas, and PTFE hose applications. Product offerings are available through custom specifications, various certifications (DIN EN 1829-2, ISO 19880-5), and an online product finder tool for specification-based product selection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Höchstdruckschläuche (Thermoplastic Ultra-High-Pressure Hoses) Thermoplastic high-pressure hoses with spiralized steel wire pressure carriers, designed for pressure ranges from 250 to 4,000 bar and inner diameters from 3 mm to 32 mm. Sold globally to industrial customers in water jetting, oil & gas, hydrogen, hydraulics, and PTFE applications.
• Wasserstoff-Schläuche (Hydrogen Refueling Hoses — 6mmHydrogen / 10mmHydrogen) High-pressure hoses for gaseous hydrogen refueling applications, certified to ISO 19880-5 and suitable for refueling at up to 962.5 bar per SAE J2601. Targeted at hydrogen mobility infrastructure operators, OEMs, and energy transition projects.
• PTFE-Schläuche (PTFE High-Pressure Hoses) High-pressure PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) hoses used in industrial applications including automotive bonding processes, plastics processing, and cleaning and conveyor technologies. Valued for chemical and temperature resistance across diverse industrial processes and media.
• Öl und Gas Schläuche (Oil & Gas Hoses) High- and medium-pressure hoses for offshore hose bundles, methanol service, and chemical injections in oil & gas applications. Designed for reliable performance in corrosive offshore environments and resistance to chemicals and extreme pressures.
• DOUBLE COVER Hoses Hoses with dual-cover (double cover) protection designed for enhanced durability and protection in demanding ultra-high-pressure environments.
• Rohrreinigungs-Schläuche (Pipe and Drain Cleaning Hoses) High-pressure hoses specifically designed for pipe and drain cleaning applications within the water jetting segment.
• Thermoplastische Hydraulik-Schläuche (Thermoplastic Hydraulic Hoses) Thermoplastic high-pressure hydraulic hoses for stationary and mobile hydraulic applications, including bolt tensioning, where flexible hose assemblies must handle extreme pressures while maintaining reliability and safety.
• Ventile (High-Pressure Valves) High-pressure valves forming part of the comprehensive ultra-high-pressure system product range, designed for use alongside SPIR STAR hoses in demanding industrial applications.
• Adapter (High-Pressure Adapters) High-pressure adapters for connecting hoses and equipment in demanding industrial ultra-high-pressure applications.
• Rohre (High-Pressure Pipes / Tubing) High-pressure pipes and tubing for industrial high-pressure fluid conveyance systems, complementing the SPIR STAR hose product range.
• Kupplungen (High-Pressure Quick-Disconnect Couplings) High-pressure quick-disconnect couplings for rapid connection and disconnection of high-pressure fluid lines in industrial ultra-high-pressure applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products certified for hydrogen refueling at up to 962.5 bar
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• EWJI (European Water Jetting Institute)minorOthersSPIR STAR is a member of EWJI (European Water Jetting Institute), an industry association that brings together water jetting professionals across Europe. Membership supports industry networking, standards development, and professional knowledge exchange.
• WJTA (Water Jet Technology Association)minorOthersSPIR STAR is a member of WJTA (Water Jet Technology Association), an international organization dedicated to advancing water jetting technology. Membership provides access to industry guidelines, networking opportunities, and technical resources.
• IMCA (International Marine Contractors Association)minorOthersSPIR STAR holds membership in IMCA, an international association representing marine contractors. This supports their oil & gas and offshore hose applications business.
• DIRV (Deutscher Industrieverband für Reinigungs- und Wassertechnik e.V.)minorOthersSPIR STAR is a member of DIRV, the German industrial association for cleaning and water technology. This supports their water jetting and industrial cleaning hose applications.
• NAHAD (The Association for Hose and Tubing)minorOthersSPIR STAR is a member of NAHAD, the leading global association for the hose and tubing industry. NAHAD provides industry standards, education, and networking for hose manufacturers and distributors worldwide.
• H2BZ Hessen (Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association Hesse)minorOthersSPIR STAR is a member of H2BZ Hessen (Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association Hesse), supporting their hydrogen technology business and positioning in the growing hydrogen mobility and energy transition market.
• Hessen Trade & Invest GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSPIR STAR participated in Hyvolution Paris 2026 jointly with Hessen Trade & Invest GmbH, presenting their hydrogen product portfolio at a shared booth. This partnership supports market expansion and visibility for their hydrogen hose products.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Diversified power management company with a significant industrial hose and hydraulics portfolio. Competes with Spir Star in ultra-high-pressure hydraulics while operating across much broader electrical and industrial markets.
• Parker Hannifin: Diversified motion and control technologies company with a substantial industrial hose and fittings division. Competes with Spir Star in ultra-high-pressure hydraulics and oil & gas hose applications while serving many adjacent markets Spir Star does not address.
• Swagelok: High-pressure fluid system components manufacturer including fittings, valves, and hoses. Overlaps with Spir Star's valves, adapters, and quick-disconnect couplings at much larger scale and broader customer base.
• Continental (ContiTech): Industrial hose and belt manufacturer under the ContiTech brand, serving automotive, hydraulic, and industrial cleaning applications. Overlaps with Spir Star in hydraulic and industrial cleaning hoses at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Trelleborg: Engineered polymer solutions company with an industrial hose portfolio serving oil & gas, marine, and industrial fluid transfer. Directly comparable to Spir Star in offshore and high-pressure industrial hose segments, with broader sealing and rubber operations.
• WEH GmbH: Manufacturer of high-pressure quick-connect couplings and hydrogen refueling connectors. Highly comparable to Spir Star's hydrogen hose business (ISO 19880-5 ecosystem) and complementary quick-disconnect coupling portfolio.
• Kuriyama of America: Industrial hose and accessories manufacturer serving water-jetting, material handling, and chemical transfer applications. Directly competes with Spir Star in water-jetting hose segments in the Americas and globally.
• Polyflex: Thermoplastic hose manufacturer focused on high-pressure and ultra-high-pressure industrial applications. Closest direct competitor to Spir Star in thermoplastic spiral-wire hose technology, with overlapping water-jetting and offshore use cases.
• Semperflex: European industrial hose specialist focused on hydraulic and high-pressure applications. Closely comparable to Spir Star in product positioning, customer base, and European manufacturing footprint.
• Gates Industrial International: Global manufacturer of industrial and hydraulic hoses, including high-pressure variants. Closest direct competitor to Spir Star across water-jetting, hydraulics, and industrial hose segments, with significantly broader product breadth and larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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