Woma

What Woma does

WOMA GmbH, headquartered in Duisburg, Germany, designs and manufactures ultra-high-pressure (UHP) water jetting technology for industrial cleaning and surface-preparation applications. Founded in 1962 and operating today as a subsidiary of the Kärcher Group (Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG), the company produces high-pressure plunger pumps with standard operating pressures of 250 to 3,000 bar and an in-house demonstrated capability of 4,000 bar, along with UHP aggregates, water jetting tools, rotating nozzles such as the TD-C Turbo Nozzle, hot-water systems including the EcoTherm 600/800, and a telematics layer branded WOMA Fleet. Manufacturing is carried out at an ISO 9001- and ISO 14001-certified site in Duisburg, which serves as the Kärcher Group's dedicated UHP competence centre.

Name

Woma

Legal name

WOMA GmbH

Website

https://woma-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

WOMA GmbH is a Duisburg-based manufacturer of ultra-high-pressure water jetting pumps, aggregates, nozzles, and telematics, serving industrial cleaning and surface-preparation customers across maritime, oil and gas, automotive, steel, cement, and construction markets through a 100+ country dealer network as part of the Kärcher Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial High-Pressure Water Jetting Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment (IMAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

Keywords

• High-pressure plunger pumps
• Ultra-high-pressure water jetting
• Industrial cleaning equipment
• Water jetting tools
• High-pressure pump units

Headquarters

HQ city

Duisburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ultra-High-Pressure Equipment Sales: WOMA generates primary revenue from the manufacture and sale of high-pressure plunger pumps, ultra-high-pressure pump units/aggregates, water jetting tools, and accessories. Products range from 250 bar to 4,000 bar systems in mobile and stationary configurations with diesel or electric drives.
2. WOMA Service & Support: Comprehensive after-sales service including commissioning, maintenance, repair, and technical support. The company operates a 24/7 emergency service hotline and provides remote diagnostics through the WOMA Fleet telematics system.
3. Equipment Rental: WOMA Rental Units provide short- and long-term rental of high-pressure equipment to customers who prefer not to purchase equipment outright.
4. Used Equipment: WOMA also sells certified pre-owned equipment, providing a more affordable entry point for customers.
5. WOMA Academy Training: Structured training programs (BASIC, ADVANCED, EXPERT levels) for both product knowledge and service technician certification. Training is offered at WOMA facilities and on customer premises, in German and English.
6. Kärcher Financial Solutions: In cooperation with Kärcher Financial Solutions, WOMA offers operate-lease, hire purchase, managed service, and payment plan financing to facilitate equipment acquisition for enterprise customers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

WOMA designs and manufactures high-pressure plunger pumps and ultra-high-pressure pump units operating at water pressures from 250 bar to 4,000 bar, along with a full range of water jetting tools and accessories. The company also provides application engineering, the WOMA Academy training program, equipment rental, used equipment sales, the WOMA Fleet telematics solution, and financing through Kärcher Financial Solutions, serving industrial customers worldwide across maritime, oil and gas, energy, automotive, construction, steel, and cement sectors.

Product overview

WOMA is a manufacturer of ultra-high-pressure water jetting technology, offering a integrated portfolio of products and services for industrial cleaning and high-pressure applications. The core product line centers on high-pressure plunger pumps (up to 3,000 bar operating pressure, with technology supporting up to 4,000 bar), ultra-high-pressure pump units, and specialized water jetting tools and accessories. These are complemented by a suite of services including WOMA Fleet telematics for remote monitoring, equipment rental and used unit sales, application engineering consulting, the WOMA Academy training program, and financing solutions in partnership with Kärcher Financial Solutions. WOMA operates as the competence centre for ultra-high-pressure technologies within the Kärcher Group, with all products manufactured in Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High-Pressure Plunger Pumps High-pressure plunger pumps with operating pressures from 250 bar to 3,000 bar, available in diesel and electric drive variants for mobile and stationary ultra-high-pressure cleaning and industrial water jetting applications.
• Ultra-High-Pressure Pump Units (Aggregates) Complete ultra-high-pressure pump units integrating WOMA plunger pump technology with drive systems, controls, and accessories in ready-to-deploy mobile and stationary configurations, including the EcoTherm 600/800 series, with water pressures up to 4,000 bar.
• Water Jetting Tools and Accessories Water jetting tools and accessories for ultra-high-pressure applications, including turbo nozzles (TD-C, TD-3000-SCS), the Magnet Lizard, and specialized attachments, with over 600 tools maintained permanently in stock.
• WOMA Fleet Telematics System Proprietary telematics solution for remote monitoring of WOMA high-pressure pump units, featuring GPS positioning, 4G LTE connectivity, TPM security chip, TLS1.2 encryption, a web-based DataPortal, and API interface for fleet management, remote diagnostics, and predictive/preventive maintenance.
• WOMA Service Comprehensive after-sales service including commissioning, maintenance, repair, technical support, and a 24/7 emergency service hotline, complemented by remote diagnostics through the WOMA Fleet telematics system.
• WOMA Rental Units Short- and long-term rental of WOMA high-pressure equipment for customers who prefer not to purchase equipment outright.
• WOMA Used Units Certified pre-owned WOMA high-pressure equipment sold at reduced pricing as a more affordable entry point for customers.
• Financial Solutions (Kärcher Financial Solutions) Financing options in partnership with Kärcher Financial Solutions, including operate-lease, hire purchase, managed service, custom payment plans, and equipment insurance to facilitate enterprise equipment acquisition.
• WOMA Application Engineering Technical consulting service to determine and optimize pressure, flow, and tool configurations for customer-specific ultra-high-pressure applications, including on-site product demonstrations and performance parameter documentation.
• WOMA Academy Structured training program with BASIC, ADVANCED, and EXPERT level courses for product knowledge and service technician skills, offered in German and English both at WOMA facilities and on customer premises.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water pressures up to 4,000 bar — four times the pressure at the deepest ocean point
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kärcher Group (Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG)coreOthersWOMA GmbH is a subsidiary of the Kärcher Group, the world market leader for cleaning technology. As part of the Kärcher Group, WOMA serves as the competence centre for ultra-high-pressure water jetting technologies. This relationship provides WOMA with access to Kärcher's international dealer and service network (spanning 190+ countries), the Kärcher Financial Solutions for customer financing, shared compliance and integrity frameworks (Code of Conduct), and corporate infrastructure including HR, IT, and legal support.
• VDMA Pumpen + SystememinorOthersWOMA is an active member of VDMA Pumpen + Systeme, the industry-specific trade association representing the interests of approximately 120 German manufacturers of pump systems. Membership provides networking, advocacy, and standardization influence within the German mechanical engineering industry.
• Deutscher Industrie-Reinigungs Verband (DIRV)minorOthersWOMA is an active member of the German Industrial Cleaning Association (DIRV), which was founded in early 2020 with the goal of making industrial cleaning applications safer through operator training and automation of cleaning technologies.
• WaterJet Technology Association (WJTA)minorOthersWOMA is an active member of the WJTA, founded in 1983 to sponsor and organize conferences on waterjet technology and to develop codes of practice and safety guidelines for the waterjetting industry.
• European Water Jetting Institute (EWJI)minorOthersWOMA is an active member of the EWJI, which focuses on developments in Europe relevant to the water jetting industry, including standardization and regulatory matters.
• DFIV — Deutschsprachiger Flüssigkeitsstrahler Industrie VerbandminorOthersWOMA is an active member of the DFIV, which promotes best practice in the use of liquid and water jetting equipment and works to develop standards for the manufacture, application, and testing of fluid jetting equipment and accessories.
• Blue Competence (VDMA Sustainability Initiative)minorOthersWOMA is an Alliance Member of the Blue Competence sustainability initiative, an initiative of VDMA (German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association) for promoting sustainable solutions. Membership commits WOMA to twelve sustainability guidelines for mechanical engineering.
• WOMA Australia Pty LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWOMA (Australia) Pty Ltd serves as a key regional distributor and service partner for Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea. The company has operations in NSW (Smeaton Grange) and Western Australia (Henderson), and handles WOMA equipment sales, service, and support for the Australian energy and mining markets.
• WOMA South Africa (Pty) LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWOMA South Africa (Pty) Ltd is WOMA's dedicated subsidiary serving the African market, including Zimbabwe and other sub-Saharan African countries. Located in Pinetown, Kwa-Zulu Natal, the company provides local sales, service, and support for maritime, mining, and industrial applications.
• Shanghai Woma-Dalong Super High Pressure Equipment Co. Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBased in Shanghai, China, Woma-Dalong serves as WOMA's authorized partner for China and also handles inquiries from Nepal. The company provides WOMA high-pressure equipment sales and support in the Chinese market.
• Karcher North AmericacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKarcher North America serves as WOMA's authorized distributor for the United States and Canada, operating from Blackwood, New Jersey. Key contacts cover sales (Phillip Miller) and service/technical applications (Scott Dombrosky) for WOMA UHP water jetting systems in North America.
• Karcher Middle East FZEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKarcher Middle East FZE, based in Dubai Jebel Ali Free Zone, serves as the regional partner for WOMA in the Middle East, covering the UAE, Yemen, and potentially other regional markets through its network.
• ATÜMAT Högtrycksteknik ABminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorATÜMAT Högtrycksteknik AB is an authorized WOMA exhibitor at trade shows in Sweden (Underhall 2026, Gothenburg), serving as the local WOMA dealer for Northern Europe.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Falch GmbH: Falch is a German manufacturer of ultra-high-pressure water jetting systems and a service provider for industrial cleaning. It competes with WOMA in UHP equipment sales and as a water jetting service operator across industrial and maritime sectors.
• NLB Corporation: NLB is a US-based manufacturer of high-pressure and ultra-high-pressure water jetting equipment for industrial cleaning and surface preparation. It serves the same industrial, marine, and oil & gas end markets as WOMA and offers comparable pressure ranges and equipment types.
• Hammelmann GmbH: Hammelmann is a German manufacturer of high-pressure plunger pumps and ultra-high-pressure water jetting systems, with comparable pressure ranges and overlapping industrial cleaning, maritime, and oil & gas applications. It is the closest direct competitor to WOMA in the UHP equipment segment.
• Aquajet Systems AB: Aquajet is a Swedish manufacturer of high-pressure water jetting equipment, including hydrodemolition robots and UHP pumps. It serves construction, infrastructure, and industrial cleaning markets comparable to WOMA's vertical mix.
• URACA GmbH & Co. KG: URACA is a German specialist manufacturer of high-pressure plunger pumps and pumping systems for industrial cleaning and process applications. It competes directly with WOMA in plunger pump technology and shares overlapping industrial customer segments.
• Jetstream Systems (NLB subsidiary): Jetstream is a US-based manufacturer of ultra-high-pressure water jetting equipment and automated cleaning systems. Its UHP pumps and water jet tools overlap with WOMA's product portfolio in industrial cleaning and surface preparation.

Broad incumbents

• Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG: Kärcher is WOMA's parent company and the global market leader in cleaning technology. While Kärcher primarily focuses on consumer and commercial cleaning, its UHP activities and Kärcher Centers/Direct Sales force overlap with WOMA's enterprise offerings and provide the distribution platform underpinning WOMA's reach.

Emerging players

• Dynajet (NLB brand): Dynajet offers high-pressure water jetting equipment focused on drain and sewer cleaning, industrial cleaning, and surface preparation. It addresses a more application-specific subset of WOMA's industrial cleaning market with comparable but lower-pressure equipment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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