REINZ-Dichtungs

What REINZ-Dichtungs does

REINZ-Dichtungs-GmbH, operating under the Victor Reinz® brand as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN), designs, develops, manufactures, tests, and supplies sealing, shielding, and engine cover systems from its facility in Neu-Ulm, Germany. The site employs over 1,000 people and houses Europe's largest metallic bipolar plate production line. The product portfolio spans cylinder-head and secondary gaskets for automotive original equipment, a 17,500+ SKU aftermarket catalog, PFAS-free aramid-fiber industrial gaskets (AFM 34, AFM 34/2, AFM 80), REINZOSIL® silicone sealant, and an emerging e-mobility/hydrogen portfolio that includes metallic bipolar plates for PEM fuel cells and electrolyzers, battery housing gaskets (BluePac), folding gaskets, heat shields, and compensation plates for prismatic cells.

The company generates revenue through four streams: original-equipment direct supply to global automotive OEMs (PACCAR brands DAF/Kenworth/Peterbilt, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Bugatti), aftermarket distribution across 120+ countries, industrial sealing solutions, and hardware sales of metallic bipolar plates for hydrogen applications. Pricing is B2B-quoted with no public list pricing. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales to OEMs with a multi-tier distributor/dealer network for the aftermarket, supplemented by an event-led presence (Automechanika Dubai/Frankfurt, Hannover Messe, ACHEMA, Fuel Cell Expo Tokyo) and the Dana Secure mobile app, which provides QR-code-based product authentication using Authentic Vision's Holographic Fingerprint™ technology. Quality and innovation credentials include the 10th Automotive News PACE Award (June 2025), the PACCAR 10 PPM Quality Achievement Award (April 2026), KTW-BWGL/TrinkwV drinking-water and FDA food-contact certifications, and TISAX information-security compliance.

Name

REINZ-Dichtungs

Legal name

REINZ-Dichtungs-GmbH

Website

https://reinz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

REINZ-Dichtungs-GmbH (Victor Reinz®), a Dana Incorporated subsidiary in Neu-Ulm, Germany, designs and manufactures automotive and industrial sealing products, PFAS-free gasket materials, and metallic bipolar plates for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers, serving global automotive OEMs, the aftermarket across 120+ countries, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Sealing Products

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Rubber Compounds (FKM, HNBR, NBR, Silicone, CR) (IMANAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Automotive Thermal Insulation, Sealing & NVH for HVAC/Thermal Systems (IMACALAJ)

Keywords

• Automotive sealing products
• Industrial gasket materials
• Metallic bipolar plates
• Fuel cell components
• Battery housing gaskets

Headquarters

HQ city

Neu-ulm

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Original Equipment (OE) Sealing Products: Supplies world-renowned sealing, shielding, and engine cover systems directly to global automotive OEMs including PACCAR brands (DAF, Kenworth, Peterbilt), Lamborghini, Aston Martin, and Bugatti.
2. Aftermarket Sealing Products: Sells over 17,500 Victor Reinz aftermarket products (cylinder-head gaskets, secondary gaskets, repair kits) to independent repair shops, distributors, and fleet operators through regional channel partners across 120+ countries.
3. Industrial Sealing Solutions: Provides gasket materials (AFM 34, AFM 80) and special seals for industrial applications including drinking water, chemical processing, hydrogen, natural gas, and refrigeration.
4. Metallic Bipolar Plates for Hydrogen/Fuel Cells: Produces metallic bipolar plates for PEM fuel cells (mobile applications, utility vehicles) and electrolyzers. Full production peak volume of over 8 million plates per year as of 2025.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

REINZ-Dichtungs-GmbH, operating under the Victor Reinz® brand, designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies sealing, shielding, and engine cover systems for the global automotive industry. Its portfolio includes cylinder-head gaskets, secondary gaskets, industrial gasket materials (AFM 34, AFM 34/2, AFM 80), REINZOSIL® silicone sealants, Retall FPM high-performance sealing material, and advanced components for fuel cells, electrolyzers, and electric vehicle battery housings. The Neu-Ulm facility serves both original equipment manufacturers and the independent aftermarket across 120+ countries.

Product overview

REINZ-Dichtungs-GmbH, operating under the Victor Reinz® brand, designs, develops, and manufactures sealing, shielding, and engine cover systems for the automotive industry. The product portfolio centers on Victor Reinz® sealing products (cylinder-head gaskets, secondary gaskets, industrial seals) alongside advanced technology components for e-mobility including metallic bipolar plates for fuel cells and electrolyzers, battery housing gaskets, heat shields, and compensation plates. Key material products include AFM 34, AFM 34/2, AFM 80 (all PFAS-free), and REINZOSIL® silicone sealant. The company also offers the Dana Secure authentication platform and Victoria video tutorial series as support services. Aftermarket operations include Spicer®, Glaser®, Tru-Cool™, and GWB® brands for driveshafts, axles, and industrial components. The Neu-Ulm facility employs over 1000 people and serves both original equipment and aftermarket customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Victor Reinz: Primary brand for sealing, shielding and engine cover systems for the automotive industry.
• Dana Secure
• AFM (Aramid Fiber Material)
• REINZOSIL
• BluePac
• Victoria

Products and services

• Victor Reinz Sealing Products World-renowned sealing, shielding, and engine cover systems including cylinder-head gaskets, secondary gaskets, and repair kits for automotive OEM and aftermarket customers. The product range covers passenger cars, commercial trucks, and industrial applications.
• Metallic Bipolar Plates for Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers Precision-formed titanium or steel plates with conductive coatings and integrated elastomer seals for PEM fuel cells and electrolyzers, produced on Europe's largest metallic bipolar plate production line with capacity exceeding 8 million plates per year at peak production. Used by hydrogen mobility OEMs, utility vehicle manufacturers, and electrolyzer builders.
• BluePac Battery Housing Sealing Solution

Quantifiable outcome

• PACCAR 10 PPM Award: defect rate of 10 parts per million or less achieved by Dana Neu-Ulm suppliers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Authentic VisioncoreTechnology or Integration · 25 June 2024Authentic Vision, a Salzburg-based company, provides the Holographic Fingerprint™ label technology used in Dana Secure product authentication. The label comprises a serialized QR code with an integrated hologram containing a unique digital fingerprint that cannot be copied. Dana Neu-Ulm uses this technology to offer 100% protection from counterfeit products across the Victor Reinz aftermarket portfolio.
• TecAlliance (TecDoc)coreTechnology or IntegrationVictor Reinz interactive PDF catalogs and product data are based on TecDoc data provided by TecAlliance GmbH. The TecDoc electronic parts catalog is integrated into Victor Reinz's online product catalog platform, enabling searchable parts lookup by brand, engine, and original spare part number.
• AutoStack IndustrieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutoStack Industrie is referenced as a collaborative initiative for metallic bipolar plates. Dana Neu-Ulm is a participant in the AutoStack Industrie program for hydrogen fuel cell technology development and commercialization.
• FATI (Fabbrica Applicazione Tecnologie Idrauliche)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFATI is a long-standing customer of Dana Neu-Ulm that customizes Victor Reinz Retall FPM sealing material into specific shapes for transmission systems. FATI supplied the seals used in the Graziano 8-Speed Hybrid Dual Clutch Transmission for the Lamborghini Revuelto (LB74X) and the H8L transmission platform for future high-performance vehicle programs from Aston Martin and Bugatti.
• PACCAR (DAF, Kenworth, Peterbilt)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPACCAR is a leading global manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks and commercial vehicles. Dana Neu-Ulm supplies sealing products under the Victor Reinz brand and has been awarded the PACCAR 10 PPM Quality Achievement Award for maintaining defect rates of 10 parts per million or less.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ElringKlinger: German-headquartered manufacturer of gaskets, sealing systems, and components for combustion engines and EVs, plus fuel cell and battery technology. Directly competes with REINZ in cylinder-head gaskets, specialty seals, and emerging hydrogen/EV components.
• Freudenberg Sealing Technologies: Global leader in sealing technology serving automotive OEMs and industrial markets with elastomer and polymer-based seals, gaskets, and shielding. Comparable product range, customer base, and engineering depth to REINZ.
• Trelleborg Sealing Solutions: Division of Trelleborg Group specializing in polymer-engineered seals and bearings for automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. Comparable in sealing material technology, custom-engineered solutions, and global OE customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Federal-Mogul (Tenneco / DRiV): Major Tier-1 automotive supplier offering gaskets, sealing, powertrain, and drivetrain products. Overlaps with REINZ in cylinder-head gaskets and engine sealing but operates a broader portfolio across multiple vehicle systems.
• Parker Hannifin: Diversified industrial manufacturer with a major sealing technologies segment serving automotive, aerospace, and process industries. Comparable in sealing materials and customer breadth, though much larger and more diversified than REINZ.
• SKF: Swedish global bearings and seals manufacturer with automotive and industrial sealing exposure. Competes with REINZ in industrial sealing applications and shares the European manufacturing footprint.
• Dana Incorporated: REINZ's publicly-traded parent (NYSE: DAN), a global Tier-1 supplier of drivetrain, sealing, and thermal management products. Relevant as the parent context but not a stand-alone peer for REINZ's specific sealing business.
• Bosch (Automotive Aftermarket / Fuel Cell): Global automotive supplier with overlapping aftermarket sealing components and active development of fuel cell stack and electrolyzer technology. Not a direct gasket specialist but competes with REINZ in fuel cell components and aftermarket channels.

Emerging players

• Henn GmbH: German specialist in cylinder-head gaskets and metal-elastomer composite seals for automotive and industrial applications. Comparable product focus and European OEM customer base, smaller in scale than REINZ.
• Cummins (Hydrogen / Fuel Cell): Global engine and powertrain manufacturer with growing hydrogen fuel cell and electrolyzer business (Accelera). Comparable to REINZ in bipolar plate / fuel cell component development for commercial vehicles and industrial hydrogen applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/VictorReinzSealingEN
• Facebookfacebook.com/VictorReinzParts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/reinz-dichtungs-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/victorreinzparts

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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