Ramén Valves
Ramén Valves is a Swedish privately held industrial valve manufacturer, founded 1945, specializing in proprietary ball sector control valves and pressure regulators for demanding process industries including pulp and paper, mining, energy, and industrial gases.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1945
- HeadquartersBromma, Sweden
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Ramén Valves does
Ramén Valves AB is a Swedish privately held industrial valve manufacturer founded in 1945, headquartered in Bromma (Stockholm) with a service workshop in Fagersta. The company specializes in a focused portfolio of complex control valves and pressure regulators for demanding process industries, with its flagship product being the proprietary Ramén KS Ball Sector Valve — invented in the late 1960s for pulp and paper and now available in seven configurations spanning DN 25-300. The core technical differentiators are proprietary surface treatments: SuperExpanite, an eco-friendly gas-based hardening applied as standard to all ball sector valves, and Ramén EDS (Extreme Duty Service), launched in 2026, which combines SuperExpanite with PVD coatings to achieve surface hardness up to HV 5000 — significantly exceeding ceramic alternatives — for highly abrasive non-Newtonian slurry applications. The company addresses more than 8 vertical segments including pulp and paper, mining and minerals, energy (including hydrogen, LNG, district heating), industrial gases, chemicals, marine and offshore, food and pharma, and storage tank protection.
Ramén Valves firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ramén Valves
- Legal name
- Ramén Valves AB
- Website
- https://ramenvalves.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1945
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Ramén Valves is a Swedish privately held industrial valve manufacturer, founded 1945, specializing in proprietary ball sector control valves and pressure regulators for demanding process industries including pulp and paper, mining, energy, and industrial gases.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ramén Valves industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Valves
- NAICS
- Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291)
- SIC
- General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Valves & Cartridge Valves (Directional, Pressure, Flow Control) (IMAHAGAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH)
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Where Ramén Valves is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bromma
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Ramén Valves business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Industrial Valve Product Sales: Ramén Valves manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of industrial valves including control valves (ball sector valves, microflow globe valves, globe style control valves, eccentric rotary plug valves), process valves (ball valves, check valves, vacuum relief valves, butterfly valves, gate valves, globe valves, strainers), safety valves, process regulators, automation components, and tank safety equipment. Products are sold directly via their product platform and through distributors. Pricing is account-based (contract pricing available for logged-in customers).
- Valve Service, Repair and Spare Parts: Comprehensive service, repair, and spare parts for all Ramén Valves products, including authorized HEROSE service partner operations in Sweden. Service includes inspection, testing, and maintenance of safety valves, control valves, and process valves. Spare parts kits recommended at time of purchase and stocked in the Fagersta workshop.
- HEROSE Safety Valve Resale: As the exclusive reseller of HEROSE safety valves in Sweden since January 2020, Ramén Valves resells HEROSE safety valves (for gas, steam, and liquids in industrial and cryogenic applications) and provides associated service. HEROSE has over 140 years of experience in valve solutions.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B account-based pricing for industrial customers |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
Ramén Valves product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ramén Valves manufactures and sells a specialized range of industrial flow-control equipment centered on its proprietary Ramén KS Ball Sector Valve, supplemented by control valves, process valves (ball, check, butterfly, gate, globe, strainers, vacuum relief), HEROSE safety valves (exclusive Swedish reseller), Cashco pressure regulators, tank safety equipment, and valve automation components. The portfolio targets demanding process industries such as pulp and paper, mining and minerals, energy (including hydrogen, LNG, district heating), industrial gases, chemicals, marine and offshore, and food and pharma.
Product overview
Ramén Valves is a Swedish industrial valve manufacturer offering a broad, multi-category portfolio of process-critical flow control products. The core proprietary product is the Ramén KS Ball Sector Valve (invented in the late 1960s for pulp and paper, now spanning DN 25–300 across multiple process industries), available in seven configurations (KS-1 through KS-1S) for varying media severity. Adjacent proprietary products include Microflow Globe Valves, Globe Style Control Valves, and Eccentric Rotary Plug Valves for control applications, plus process valves (Ball Valves, Check Valves, Vacuum Relief Valves, Butterfly Valves, Gate Valves, Globe Valves, Strainers) and process regulators from Cashco (Pressure Reducing Regulators, Back Pressure Regulators). Safety valve requirements are fulfilled through HEROSE products (exclusive reseller and service partner in Sweden since 2020), complemented by tank safety equipment (Flame Arrestors, Tank Blanketing Valves, Pressure Vacuum Relief Vents, Emergency Relief Vents). Automation is supported via Electric Actuators, Pneumatic Actuators, Positioners (Flowserve, Siemens, Schneider Electric), and I/P Converters (Flowserve, ITT, ControlAir). Value-add services include Ramén PRO Sizing software, a Digital Product Platform (e-commerce), and Valve Service & Maintenance. An October 2026 launch introduced Ramén EDS (Extreme Duty Service), a premium surface hardening upgrade (SuperExpanite + PVD coatings, up to HV 5000 hardness) as an alternative to ceramic valves. The January 2026 acquisition of Industriarmatur added complementary valve and actuation products for the Swedish market.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Ramén KS Ball Sector Valves: The flagship product - ball sector valves for control applications in liquids, gases, steam, and abrasive media. Available in configurations KS-1 through KS-1F for various applications.
- Ramén EDS (Extreme Duty Service)
Products and services
- Ramén KS Ball Sector Valve Proprietary flagship control valve with half-ball-sector trunnion-mounted design, V-notch opening, equal-percentage characteristic, rangeability up to 300:1, self-draining geometry with no hidden cavities, elliptical-to-circular flow geometry reducing erosion and clogging, bidirectional tight shut-off (EN60534-4, leakage class VI soft seat / IV metal seat), sealed bearings, low torque operation, and standard SuperExpanite surface hardening. Sizes DN 25–300. Available in seven configurations (KS-1, KS-1A, KS-1B, KS-1C, KS-1E, KS-1F, KS-1S) tailored to different media including clean liquids, fibre suspensions, abrasive fluids, high-velocity throttling, food/pharma, and low-pressure steam.
- Microflow Globe Valves Control valves designed for precise microflow applications, offered alongside Badger Meter microflow valves as accessories for low-flow process control.
- Globe Style Control Valves Linear control valves for industrial process control applications requiring precise throttling.
- Eccentric Rotary Plug Valves Quarter-turn eccentric rotary plug control valves for industrial process applications where tight shut-off and throttling control are required.
- Ball Valves (Process) On/off ball valves for process applications, including high-alloy versions such as 254 SMO (6Mo) for corrosive media including seawater and chlorides.
- Check Valves Non-return valves for preventing backflow in process piping systems, available in high-alloy versions including 254 SMO for corrosive service.
- Vacuum Relief Valves Process valves for vacuum relief applications in industrial systems to protect equipment from vacuum conditions.
- Butterfly Valves Wafer and lug-style butterfly valves for industrial on/off and throttling applications.
- Gate Valves Industrial gate valves for on/off service in process piping systems.
- Globe Valves (Process) Linear motion globe valves for process isolation and throttling applications.
- Strainers Industrial strainers for protecting downstream equipment by removing particles from process media.
- Pressure Reducing Regulators Self-contained Cashco pressure regulators that reduce higher inlet pressure to a controlled, stable outlet pressure. Available in spring-loaded, pressure-loaded, and pilot-operated configurations for gas and steam applications.
- Back Pressure Regulators Self-contained Cashco back pressure regulators that maintain set upstream pressure by relieving excess pressure, used to protect upstream systems from overpressure conditions.
- HEROSE Safety Valves Safety (relief) valves from German manufacturer HEROSE for gas, steam, and liquids in industrial and cryogenic applications. HEROSE has over 140 years of experience. Available in various materials, seat types, with/without lever, in gas-tight and open variants. Type-approved by TÜV, certified to CE and ASME. Pressure ranges include 1.5 bar, 9 bar, and 10 bar options. Sold and serviced exclusively by Ramén Valves in Sweden.
- HEROSE Overflow Valves
- HEROSE Changeover Valves
- Flame Arrestors
- Tank Blanketing Valves Pressure vacuum relief valves for maintaining a protective inert gas blanket in storage tanks.
- Pressure Vacuum Relief Vents Combined pressure and vacuum relief vents for storage tank protection against overpressure and vacuum conditions.
- Emergency Relief Vents Emergency venting devices for rapid pressure relief in storage tanks during emergency situations such as fire exposure.
- Electric Actuators Electric actuators for automating on/off and control valves, supplied as part of Ramén Valves' automation portfolio.
- Pneumatic Actuators Pneumatic (air-powered) actuators for automating valves, including quarter-turn actuators compatible with the KS Ball Sector Valve.
- Valve Positioners
- I/P Converters Current-to-pressure (I/P) converters that transform an analog 4–20 mA signal to a proportional pneumatic output (e.g., 3–15 psig or 0.2–10 bar). Supplied from Flowserve, ITT, and ControlAir for control applications requiring reliability and repeatability.
- Ramén PRO Sizing Software
- Valve Service and Maintenance
- Digital Product Platform B2B e-commerce and product information platform at products.ramenvalves.com providing product catalog access, pricing (contract pricing for logged-in users), delivery times, technical documentation, ordering, and quote request functionality. Integrated with Ramén PRO Sizing for valve dimensioning.
- Industriarmatur Valves and Actuation Valves and valve actuation solutions for industrial, process, and district heating applications, marketed under the Industriarmatur brand following acquisition by Ramén Valves in January 2026. Adds complementary products and 40 years of supplier experience in energy, HVAC, and industrial sectors to the Ramén Valves portfolio.
Quantifiable outcome
- Valve lifetime increased from approximately 1 month to more than 12 months in alumina processing applications with abrasive non-Newtonian slurry (37–45% solids) using Ramén EDS surface treatment
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Companies that use Ramén Valves
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Ramén Valves technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Ramén Valves partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- HEROSE GmbHcoreRamén Valves is the exclusive reseller and authorized service partner for HEROSE safety valves in Sweden (effective 1 January 2020). HEROSE has over 140 years of experience in developing, manufacturing, and selling valve solutions for technical gases, steam, and liquids, and is a world-leading supplier of safety valves. Ramén Valves provides local service, availability, and application knowledge for HEROSE's full valve portfolio from its headquarters in Bromma, Stockholm.
- Expanite (SuperExpanite technology)coreSuperExpanite is an eco-friendly, gas-based surface hardening process licensed/used by Ramén Valves as standard on all ball sector valves. It increases the hardness and wear resistance of stainless steel while maintaining corrosion resistance, is REACH-compliant, and offers the lowest carbon footprint in the industry. Ramén EDS combines SuperExpanite with PVD coatings for extreme-duty applications.
- CashcominorRamén Valves distributes Cashco process regulators (pressure reducing regulators, back pressure regulators, differential pressure regulators) as part of its product portfolio. Cashco regulators are used in industrial gas, steam, and process applications, complementing Ramén's own valve range.
- Badger MeterminorRamén Valves offers Badger Meter microflow valves and spare parts as part of its accessory and complementary product range. Badger Meter precision instruments are distributed alongside Ramén's own valve solutions.
- FlowserveminorRamén Valves distributes Flowserve automation products including I/P converters, positioners (PMV D3, PMV P5/EP5, PMV D20), and related automation components for valve actuation and control.
- ControlAirminorRamén Valves distributes ControlAir I/P converters alongside Flowserve and ITT brands as part of its automation component portfolio.
- ITT (CVA)minorRamén Valves offers ITT (Control Valve Associates) I/P converters and automation products as part of its automation distribution portfolio.
- Siemens (SIPART)minorRamén Valves distributes Siemens SIPART PS2 electropneumatic positioners for valve automation applications alongside its own valve products.
- Schneider ElectricminorRamén Valves distributes Schneider Electric valve positioners as part of its automation product range.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Ramén Valves competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- KSB SE & Co. KGaA: European manufacturer of pumps, valves, and associated systems serving industrial, water, and process end markets. Comparable in serving the same industrial customer base with a broader pumps + valves offering.
- Spirax-Sarco Engineering: UK-listed global leader in steam specialties, process control, and electric thermal solutions. Overlap with Ramén's steam, process regulator, and broader industrial valve portfolio, though Spirax operates at vastly greater scale across multiple product lines.
- Flowserve Corporation: Global flow-control leader supplying pumps, valves, seals, and automation to oil & gas, chemical, power, and water markets. Indirectly comparable as a full-scope valve and automation vendor; relevant context Ramén also distributes Flowserve automation products.
- Crane Co. (Crane ChemPharma & Energy): US-listed diversified industrial manufacturer with severe-service valve brands serving chemicals, energy, and general process industries. Comparable at the process-valve level for industrial customers.
- IMI Critical Engineering: Division of IMI plc focused on flow and motion control solutions for severe-service process industries (oil & gas, power, chemicals). Comparable severe-service control valve portfolio and customer set, but with substantially larger engineering and global field-service footprint.
Direct peers
- Kämmer Ventile: Niche German manufacturer of severe-service and high-alloy valves for applications such as pulp & paper, chemicals, and power. A like-for-like specialty peer with similar size and vertical focus.
- Neles (Valmet Flow Control): Closest Nordic analogue — Finland-based manufacturer of control valves, on-off valves, and valve automation for process industries including pulp & paper, mining, oil & gas, and chemicals. Comparable product depth, vertical GTM, and customer base make Neles/Valmet Flow Control Ramén's most direct head-to-head competitor in the region.
- KOSO Group: Japanese manufacturer of industrial control valves and actuators for process industries. Comparable control-valve-only focus and engineering depth, though with a much larger geographic footprint.
- Velan Inc. Canadian-headquartered manufacturer of industrial valves for severe-service applications in oil & gas, power, chemicals, and pulp & paper. Comparable specialty positioning with engineered, severe-service product lines.
- SAMSON: German-headquartered specialist in industrial control valves, self-operated regulators, and actuators. SAMSON's deep engineering focus on severe-service and process applications closely mirrors Ramén's KS Ball Sector positioning and customer profile.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Ramén Valves leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Ramén Valves subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Ramén Valves funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Ramén Valves
What does Ramén Valves do?
Ramén Valves manufactures and sells a specialized range of industrial flow-control equipment centered on its proprietary Ramén KS Ball Sector Valve, supplemented by control valves, process valves (ball, check, butterfly, gate, globe, strainers, vacuum relief), HEROSE safety valves (exclusive Swedish reseller), Cashco pressure regulators, tank safety equipment, and valve automation components. The portfolio targets demanding process industries such as pulp and paper, mining and minerals, energy (including hydrogen, LNG, district heating), industrial gases, chemicals, marine and offshore, and food and pharma.
Is Ramén Valves a public or private company?
Ramén Valves is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Ramén Valves founded?
Ramén Valves was founded in 1945. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Ramén Valves based?
Ramén Valves is headquartered in Bromma, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does Ramén Valves make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Industrial Valve Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are valve Service, Repair and Spare Parts and HEROSE Safety Valve Resale.
Who are Ramén Valves's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are KSB SE & Co. KGaA, Spirax-Sarco Engineering, Flowserve Corporation, Crane Co. (Crane ChemPharma & Energy) and IMI Critical Engineering. Direct peers are Kämmer Ventile, Neles (Valmet Flow Control), KOSO Group, Velan Inc. and SAMSON.
Does Ramén Valves have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ramén Valves.
What industry is Ramén Valves in?
Ramén Valves's product category is Industrial Valves. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAGAE, Valves & Cartridge Valves (Directional, Pressure, Flow Control), with a secondary code of IMAHAKAH, Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors). Its NAICS code is 332911 and its SIC code is 3560.