EQE

What EQE does

EQE AG is a privately held Swiss engineering firm founded in 2012 and headquartered in Olten, Switzerland (with workshop and offices at Tannwaldstrasse 92). The company operates a diversified portfolio spanning four revenue streams: (1) industrial and plant engineering services including project management, quality assurance, engineering, and manufacturing/assembly; (2) valve and rupture device product sales including rupture discs, rupture bolts, explosion pressure relief, ball segment, shut-off, safety/relief, control, check, pinch, solenoid, and the proprietary ASMAV Shape Memory Alloy valve; (3) personnel leasing under swissstaffing certification; and (4) adult education and training, plus the Ohmex electric heating systems sub-brand.

The company's core technical differentiator is the ASMAV — a self-regulating specialty valve built on Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) phase-transformation technology that operates entirely without electricity, actuators, or external control systems, responding to temperature or pressure changes for passive flow control. Aseptic valve designs extend crevice-free, CIP/SIP-capable products with FDA- and BfR-compliant materials into pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical technology, and food verticals.

EQE serves industrial and plant engineering clients, nuclear power and facility operators under strictest safety regulations, steel construction projects, hygiene-critical process industries, and companies needing flexible staffing. The company employs 11-50 people, generates revenue through professional services fees, hardware sales, staffing margins, and training, and operates primarily in the DACH region via direct enterprise sales. EQE is led by CEO Alexander Menges and participated in the IAEA General Conference in Vienna in 2025, signaling interest in international nuclear community engagement.

Name

EQE

Legal name

eqe AG

Website

https://eqe.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EQE AG is a Swiss engineering firm providing industrial plant engineering services, safety-critical valve manufacturing including proprietary Shape Memory Alloy technology, personnel leasing, and technical training for nuclear, industrial, and hygiene-critical clients primarily in the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Schöftland

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Technical Services: Services including project management, quality assurance, engineering, manufacturing and assembly for industrial and plant engineering, nuclear technology, and steel construction applications.
2. Valve Products and Systems: Sale of manufactured valve products including rupture discs, explosion pressure relief devices, various valve types (ball segment, shut-off, safety, control, check), aseptic valves (pinch and solenoid), and accessories.
3. Personnel Leasing: Flexible staffing solutions providing qualified professionals to industrial clients for short-term staff shortages, project-based assignments, or specific expertise needs.
4. Adult Education and Training: Practical further training, welding courses, and specialized instruction services for employee development.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

EQE AG provides tailor-made industrial and plant engineering services, including project management, quality assurance, engineering, manufacturing, and assembly, complemented by personnel leasing, adult education, and the manufacture of industrial valves (rupture discs, safety, control, aseptic, and the proprietary ASMAV Shape Memory Alloy valve). The firm serves industrial, nuclear, steel construction, and hygiene-critical industry clients, primarily in the DACH region, from its Olten, Switzerland headquarters.

Product overview

EQE offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial valve products and engineering solutions focused on safety and energy applications. The product range includes four main categories: (1) Rupture Discs & Explosion Pressure Relief products including Rupture Discs/Holders, Rupture Bolts, and Explosion Pressure Relief devices for overpressure protection; (2) Industrial Valves encompassing Ball Segment Valves, Shut-Off Valves, Safety and Relief Valves, Control Valves, Check Valves, and the innovative ASMAV (Advanced Shape Memory Alloy Valve) that operates passively without power; (3) Aseptic Valves including Pinch Valves and Solenoid Valves designed for sterile applications in medical, food, and biotech industries; and (4) Accessories such as Valve Tubing, Fittings, and Smart Accessories. Beyond products, EQE provides engineering solutions including Project Management, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Manufacturing & Assembly, Personnel Leasing, Adult Education, and Electric Heating Systems (Ohmex).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ohmex – Electric Heating Systems: Electric heating systems solution offered as part of EQE's comprehensive solutions portfolio.

Products and services

• Rupture Discs / Holders Safety devices (rupture discs and their holders) that rupture at a predetermined pressure to protect industrial equipment from overpressure conditions.
• Rupture Bolts Pressure relief devices designed to rupture at specific pressure thresholds, providing equipment protection in overpressure scenarios.
• Explosion Pressure Relief Safety relief systems designed to manage and vent pressure from explosive events, protecting industrial equipment and facilities.
• Ball Segment Valves Industrial valves with a ball-shaped closure element for precise flow control in various industrial applications.
• Shut-Off Valves Valves designed to completely stop or allow flow in industrial piping systems for industrial process isolation.
• Safety and Relief Valves Automatic valves that open to relieve excess pressure and protect equipment from overpressure damage in industrial processes.
• Control Valves Valves used to control flow rates, pressure, temperature, and liquid levels in industrial processes.
• Check Valves One-way valves that allow fluid to flow in only one direction, preventing backflow in industrial piping systems.
• ASMAV – Advanced Shape Memory Alloy Valve Self-regulating specialty valve using proprietary Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) technology that operates entirely without electricity or external control systems. The integrated SMA responds precisely to temperature or pressure changes, triggering reliable closing for passive control of liquid flows in safety-relevant systems. Features custom-tailored alloy composition for specific applications.
• Pinch Valves Aseptic valves that regulate media flow through compression of a tube without direct contact with the medium, with crevice-free design and CIP/SIP capability; ideal for medical technology, food industry, and biotechnology applications.
• Solenoid Valves Two-way and three-way electrically actuated aseptic valves with compact design, low power consumption, and crevice-free construction for precise control in hygiene-sensitive applications.
• Valve Tubing Tubing components sold as accessories for use with valve systems in various industrial applications.
• Fittings Connection components sold as accessories for valve installations in industrial piping systems.
• Smart Accessories Intelligent monitoring and control accessories for valve systems.
• Ohmex – Electric Heating Systems Electric heating solutions offered as part of EQE's comprehensive industrial solutions portfolio under the Ohmex sub-brand.
• Project Management Project management services for industrial and plant engineering clients, covering planning through commissioning of custom solutions.
• Quality Assurance Quality assurance services for industrial, nuclear, and plant engineering projects, meeting the highest quality and safety standards.
• Engineering Engineering services providing tailor-made technical solutions for industry, technology, and commerce with the highest precision, safety, and efficiency.
• Manufacturing & Assembly Manufacturing and on-site assembly services for industrial and plant engineering projects, executed from EQE's workshop in Olten, Switzerland.
• Personnel Leasing (including Employee Leasing) Flexible staffing solutions providing qualified professionals to industrial clients for short-term staff shortages, project-based assignments, or specific expertise needs, including employee leasing; swissstaffing certified.
• Adult Education Practical further training, welding courses, and specialized instruction services for employee development across technical disciplines.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEQE participated in the IAEA General Conference in Vienna, demonstrating involvement in the international nuclear community. This participation indicates a strategic engagement with the premier international organization for nuclear technology cooperation and safety standards.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Samson (SAMSON REGELARMATUREN): German specialist in industrial control valves, regulators, and actuators for process industries including chemical, petrochemical, and power generation. Closely comparable to EQE's industrial valve portfolio and engineering-focused business model, particularly in safety-critical applications.
• Velan Inc. Canadian manufacturer of industrial valves with a strong nuclear and severe-service focus, including safety/relief, ball, and check valves. Highly comparable to EQE's valve product mix and nuclear-sector exposure, though at significantly larger scale.
• Sempell (Crane ChemPharma & Energy): Specialty manufacturer of high-pressure valves for nuclear, fossil, and industrial power applications. Directly comparable to EQE's nuclear safety valve business, including safety/relief and control valves for power plant service.
• IMI Critical Engineering: UK-based specialist division of IMI plc focused on severe-service and safety-critical valves for power, oil & gas, and nuclear applications. Comparable niche focus on engineered valve solutions for demanding service conditions.
• Spirax-Sarco Engineering: UK-listed specialist in steam and thermal energy solutions including specialty control valves and steam traps. Comparable engineered valve specialist with focus on energy and process industries.

Broad incumbents

• KSB SE & Co. KGaA: German global manufacturer of pumps, valves, and related service. Overlaps significantly with EQE's industrial valve portfolio (shut-off, control, safety valves) but operates at much larger scale across broader process industries.
• Flowserve Corporation: US-listed global leader in industrial pumps, valves, seals, and flow control automation. Broad incumbent across industrial valves including nuclear and process applications; offers much deeper product breadth than EQE.
• Sulzer Ltd: Swiss industrial engineering company with pumps, separation, and flow control offerings serving power, oil & gas, and chemical markets. Overlaps with EQE's valve and industrial plant engineering activity but at substantially larger scale.
• Framatome: French nuclear engineering, services, and equipment supplier covering fuel, components, and instrumentation. Comparable to EQE's nuclear technology services business at substantially larger scale and broader scope.

Regional players

• Burckhardt Compression: Swiss manufacturer of reciprocating compressors and related services for industrial and nuclear applications. Geographic and customer-base overlap with EQE in Swiss/DACH industrial markets and nuclear service exposure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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