Globus Gummiwerke GmbH

What Globus Gummiwerke GmbH does

Globus Gummiwerke GmbH is a privately held German specialty manufacturer of technical rubber seals and moulded rubber parts, founded in 1906 and headquartered in Ahrensbök, Schleswig-Holstein. The company operates a single highly automated production site that converts 4,500 tonnes of elastomer compounds into more than 8 billion finished parts annually, serving three primary verticals: aerosol sealing solutions for spray cans and pump atomisers; automotive flat seals, short tube lengths and serrated rings for tank, oil, water, AdBlue, brake and cable-harness systems; and industrial seals and rubber rollers for agriculture, food, chemical, pump/valve, mechanical engineering and cable/connector applications.

Its core technology is a continuous extrusion process using pin-type and vacuum extruders rather than fixed moulds, supplemented by vulcanisation with saturated steam and tempering for post-crosslinking, and precision cutting and grinding. The company maintains a large proprietary tool inventory and a portfolio of more than 250 active material mixtures spanning AEM, ACM, NBR, EPDM, BUTYL, FPM, SBR, FKM and silicone, with regulatory approvals including KTW, FDA and pharma grades. Quality systems are certified under IATF 16949 for the automotive sector and DIN EN ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 for general quality, environmental and energy management.

The business model is B2B direct sales of custom-engineered, quote-priced rubber seals to enterprise customers in three verticals, with no public pricing or subscription component. Go-to-market is sales-led through dedicated key account managers per sector, supported by a multilingual website and active LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook presence. End customers include water and heating pump manufacturers, steel and plastic drum producers, and agricultural equipment and vehicle manufacturers. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the company is privately held with no parent, subsidiaries, funding rounds or M&A activity identified in available sources.

Name

Globus Gummiwerke GmbH

Legal name

Globus Gummiwerke GmbH

Website

https://globus-gummi.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Globus Gummiwerke GmbH is a privately held German rubber seal manufacturer founded in 1906, producing over 8 billion custom extruded and moulded elastomer parts annually for aerosol, automotive and industrial B2B customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rubber Seal Manufacturing

NAICS

Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use (326291), All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (326299), Rubber Product Manufacturing (3262)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Seals, Gaskets & O-Rings (Industrial Elastomer) (IMANALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Molded & Extruded Industrial Rubber Parts (Custom Components) (IMANALAG)

Keywords

• Rubber seal manufacturing
• Technical elastomer products
• Customised rubber moulded parts
• Automotive sealing solutions
• Industrial rubber components

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahrensbök

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Rubber Seal Manufacturing: Manufacturing and sale of custom rubber seals and technical moulded rubber parts for aerosol, automotive, and industrial applications. Products include flat seals, short tube lengths, serrated rings, rubber rollers. Revenue generated through direct B2B sales with customized order production based on customer specifications and material requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Globus Gummiwerke GmbH manufactures custom rubber seals and technical moulded rubber parts using an extrusion-based process (pin-type and vacuum extruders), vulcanisation with saturated steam, and precision cutting and grinding. Its portfolio of flat seals, short tube lengths, serrated rings, and rubber rollers serves aerosol, automotive, and industrial customers, supported by in-house material development across more than 250 active elastomer mixtures and certified quality management (IATF 16949, ISO 9001).

Product overview

Globus Gummiwerke GmbH is a rubber seal manufacturer since 1906, offering a portfolio of rubber seals, flat seals, short tube lengths, serrated rings, and rubber rollers. The company operates using an extrusion-based production process that provides flexibility in dimensional design and tolerances. Products serve three main sectors: Aerosol (sealing solutions for spray cans and pump atomisers), Automotive (flat seals, short tube lengths, serrated rings for various vehicle systems), and Industrial (seals and rollers for agriculture, food, chemical, pump/valve, and machinery applications). The company also provides material development and customized order production services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Rubber Seals (Extrusion-Manufactured) Custom rubber seals produced via extrusion (pin-type and vacuum extruder), vulcanisation with saturated steam and tempering, and precision cutting and grinding, for automotive, aerosol, and industrial OEMs requiring flexible dimensional design and tight tolerances.
• Flat Seals Flat gasket seals for sealing applications in automotive and industrial systems, manufactured using the company's extrusion-based rubber process.
• Short Tube Lengths Short rubber tube lengths for tank, oil, water, and AdBlue systems used in automotive applications.
• Serrated Rings (Zackenringe) Serrated rings used for cable protection, bundling, and vibration damping in automotive cable harnesses, produced with the company's extrusion-based rubber manufacturing process.
• Rubber Rollers Technical moulded rubber rollers for industrial applications across agriculture, food, chemical, pump, valve, and machinery industries.
• Industrial Seals for Agriculture, Food, and Chemical Industries Custom seals for agriculture, food industry, chemical industry, pump and valve manufacturers, mechanical engineering, and cable and connector production, leveraging the company's approved material portfolio for regulated industrial use cases.
• Aerosol Sealing Solutions Elastomer sealing solutions for spray cans and pump atomisers, designed and manufactured by Globus as a strategic partner to the aerosol industry.
• Material Development and Customised Order Production Customer-specific material and mixture development combined with customised order production, providing support from initial concept through to final use of the seal, including customised mixture development for specific requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Converts 4,500 tonnes of elastomer compounds into more than 8 billion parts every year

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Freudenberg Sealing Technologies: Global leader in industrial and automotive sealing solutions, producing O-rings, gaskets, and custom elastomer components. Closest direct competitor to Globus Gummiwerke in extruded/molded rubber seals across automotive and industrial customers.
• Trelleborg Sealing Solutions: Specialist in polymer- and rubber-based precision seals for automotive, industrial, and aerospace applications. Directly comparable product portfolio, business model, and customer profile to Globus Gummiwerke.
• ElringKlinger: German automotive supplier specializing in gaskets, sealing technologies, and lightweight components. Direct peer in automotive flat seals and cylinder-head gaskets, serving the same Tier 1/OEM ecosystem as Globus.
• Datwyler Sealing Solutions: Swiss-based manufacturer of elastomer sealing solutions for automotive, food/beverage, pharma, and industrial customers. Comparable custom elastomer mix development and regulated-industry approvals (KTW, FDA).

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin (Sealing Division): Large diversified industrial conglomerate with a leading engineered seals business serving automotive and industrial OEMs. Comparable seal product families but as part of a much broader fluid handling and motion control portfolio.
• Continental ContiTech: German industrial rubber products specialist (part of Continental) producing hoses, belts, seals, and molded rubber parts for automotive and industrial customers. Overlaps with Globus's automotive and industrial sealing lines, with broader product scope.
• Hutchinson (TotalEnergies): Global rubber products manufacturer supplying sealing, vibration management, and fluid transfer systems to automotive and industrial markets. Highly comparable in customer overlap and material expertise to Globus.
• Semperit AG: Austrian rubber products group producing industrial and medical rubber goods including seals and profiles. Comparable in extrusion-based industrial rubber products serving European OEMs.

Emerging players

• EKK Eagle Industries: Japanese manufacturer specializing in rubber extrusion and molded sealing products for automotive and industrial markets. Comparable in extrusion-based custom seals but with different geographic focus.

Regional players

• C. Otto Gehrckens: German-based specialist in O-rings, molded seals, and custom elastomer parts. Very comparable niche profile to Globus with a similar focus on extrusion and molded rubber seals for industrial/automotive use.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Globus-Gummiwerke/61553776353540
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/globus-gummiwerke-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/globusgummiwerkegmbh

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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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