SIKA Dr.Siebert and Kuhn

Name

SIKA Dr.Siebert and Kuhn

Legal name

SIKA Dr. Siebert & Kühn GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://sika.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

SIKA Dr. Siebert & Kühn is a 125-year-old German manufacturer of precision measurement and calibration instruments for temperature, flow, pressure, and level, serving HVAC, marine, data center cooling, food and beverage, and precision agriculture customers globally through a webshop and dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Measurement and Calibration Instruments

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824)

akta.pro primary industry

Metering, Calibration & Flow Measurement Verification (EUAEAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH), Metrology, Calibration & Testing Equipment (Balances, pH/DO, Standards) (HLAGAIAL)

Keywords

• Industrial measurement instruments
• Temperature calibration equipment
• Flow sensor manufacturing
• Pressure gauge instruments
• Calibration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaufungen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Measurement Instruments Sales: SIKA generates revenue through the sale of physical measurement and calibration instruments including temperature sensors, flow sensors, pressure gauges, calibrators, and multi-sensors. Products are sold directly through the company webshop and through a global dealer network. The company operates on a one-time hardware sales model with minimum order value of 135 EUR net.
2. Calibration Services: SIKA offers calibration services for temperature and pressure measurement instruments. The company provides both on-site and laboratory calibration with calibration certificates (including digital calibration certificates) that are traceable to national standards.
3. Replacement Parts and Spare Parts: The company sells replacement devices for various product lines including machine thermometers, flow switches, and flow sensors, supporting long-term customer relationships and aftermarket revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SIKA develops, manufactures, and sells precision measurement, monitoring, and calibration instruments covering temperature, flow, pressure, and level parameters. The portfolio includes industrial thermometers, digital thermometers, temperature calibrators, vortex and magnetic-inductive flow sensors, pressure gauges, digital manometers, test pumps, and multi-sensors for temperature/humidity/CO2. The company also provides calibration services with traceable certificates for temperature and pressure instruments.

Product overview

SIKA Dr. Siebert & Kuhn is a measurement and calibration technology company offering a comprehensive portfolio of precision instruments organized into three core product lines: Temperature (thermometers, sensors, calibrators), Flow (flow switches, vortex sensors, magnetic-inductive sensors, turbine sensors, positive displacement meters), and Pressure (gauges, digital meters, test pumps, deadweight testers). The portfolio includes specialized multi-parameter sensors combining temperature, humidity, and CO2 measurement, as well as calibration instruments for both temperature and pressure parameters. Products serve HVAC, industrial, marine, and beverage industry applications. The company emphasizes Made in Germany manufacturing with a focus on precision, reliability, and durability spanning over 125 years of operation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KombiTemp: Combined temperature measurement product line
• InduQ

Products and services

• Maschinenthermometer (Industrial Thermometers) Industrial-grade thermometers designed for machine monitoring applications in harsh environments, serving industrial and OEM customers.
• Zeigerthermometer (Dial Thermometers) Analog dial thermometers for industrial and HVAC applications providing visual temperature readings.
• KombiTemp Combination Temperature Probes Combination temperature probes that integrate multiple measurement functions in a single device for space-saving installation in industrial, HVAC, and marine applications.
• Digitalthermometer (Digital Thermometers) Battery-operated and industrial digital thermometers for temperature measurement, including marine versions like CargoTemp Roller ETC with extended FEP cable lengths for demanding conditions.
• Temperaturfühler (Temperature Sensors) Electrical temperature sensors and probes for industrial, HVAC, and marine applications.
• Temperaturkalibratoren (Temperature Calibrators) Precision dry-block temperature calibration instruments (TP Basic, TP Premium) for verifying and calibrating temperature measurement equipment in industrial and marine applications.
• Prozesskalibratoren (Process Calibrators) Multi-function calibrators for calibrating various process parameters including temperature, pressure, and electrical signals in industrial environments.
• Multisensoren (Multi-sensors Type E04) Combined sensors measuring temperature, humidity, and CO2 with CANopen Bus interface, actively ventilated sensor elements, tested per DIN EN 61373 and DIN EN 50155 for railway and HVAC applications.
• Digitalmanometer (Digital Pressure Gauges) Precision digital pressure gauges (Type B2) for industry applications with pressure range -1 to 2500 bar and accuracy of 0.02 to 0.1% of full scale value.
• Manometer (Pressure Gauges) Analog and digital pressure gauges for HVAC, industrial, and marine applications.
• Prüfpumpen (Test Pumps) Hand test pumps for pressure generation up to 1000 bar for calibrating and testing pressure instruments, including hydraulic models for distilled water and hydraulic oil.
• Öldruckwaagen (Oil Deadweight Testers) Primary pressure standards using pistons and weights for calibrating pressure measuring instruments with high accuracy.
• Vortex-Durchflusssensoren (Vortex Flow Sensors) Vortex flow sensors for measuring water and oil flow rates, including VVX20 LowFlow models for heat pump applications with LIN-Bus and analog outputs, frequency output (NPN), and 2-85 l/min measuring range.
• Magnetisch Induktive Durchflusssensoren (Magnetic Inductive Flow Sensors) Electromagnetic flow sensors such as InduQ VMZ.2 for precision agriculture and industrial applications, measuring conductive liquids without moving parts.
• Strömungsschalter (Flow Switches) Mechanical and electronic flow switches for monitoring water and oil flow in industrial and HVAC applications.
• Turbinen-Durchflusssensoren (Turbine Flow Sensors) Turbine-type flow sensors for precise measurement of liquid flow rates in industrial applications.
• Zahnrad-Volumensensoren (Positive Displacement Flow Sensors) Positive displacement flow sensors using gear mechanisms for measuring viscous fluids and oils with high accuracy.
• Ovalrad-Durchflussmesser (Oval Gear Flow Meters) Oval gear positive displacement flow meters for measuring petroleum products, fuels, and industrial liquids.
• Kalorimetrische Strömungswächter (Calorimetric Flow Monitors) Thermal mass flow monitors for detecting flow of liquids and gases based on heat transfer principles.
• Durchflussbegrenzer (Flow Regulators) Flow limiting devices for controlling and restricting flow rates in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Niveauwächter (Level Switches) Level monitoring switches for detecting liquid levels in tanks and containers.
• Raumzustandsüberwachung (Room Condition Monitoring) Environmental monitoring systems for tracking temperature and humidity conditions in indoor spaces.
• Calibration Services Calibration services for temperature and pressure measurement instruments, offered both on-site and in laboratory with calibration certificates (including digital calibration certificates) traceable to national standards.
• Rekalibriersets (Recalibration Sets) Calibration reference sets for marine market products, enabling on-site recalibration of measurement instruments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Measurement accuracy of 0.02-0.1% of full scale value for precision digital pressure gauges
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• GLS (General Logistics Systems)minorOthersLogistics partner providing climate-neutral parcel shipping (GLS KlimaProtect) for SIKA product shipments. Partnership ensures sustainable shipping options for customers.
• LinkedInminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLinkedIn Insights Tag integration for website analytics and advertising effectiveness measurement on LinkedIn platform.
• SIKA FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint responsibility under Art. 26 GDPR for CRM Genesis World and website operations. Sister company in Paris, France operating as part of the SIKA Group.
• SIKA Instruments Ltd. (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint responsibility under Art. 26 GDPR for CRM and website operations. Sister company in Chipping Norton, UK operating as part of the SIKA Group.
• SIKA Instruments s.r.l (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint responsibility under Art. 26 GDPR for CRM and website operations. Sister company in Bozen, Italy operating as part of the SIKA Group.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Beamex Oy Ab: Finland-based pure-play calibration equipment and software vendor covering temperature, pressure, and process calibrators. Direct competitor to SIKA's TP Premium and TP Basic calibrator families and digital calibration offerings.
• Testo SE & Co. KGaA: German measurement technology specialist with a leading portfolio in temperature and thermal imaging, plus portable instrumentation for HVAC, food, and industrial applications. Directly overlaps SIKA's thermometer and calibrator lines.
• JUMO GmbH & Co. KG: German mid-cap manufacturer of industrial measurement and control solutions including temperature, pressure, flow, and level sensors with a strong calibration portfolio. Closely comparable to SIKA in scale, geography, and vertical mix.
• Endress+Hauser Group: Swiss-headquartered process instrumentation leader with strong overlap in flow, temperature, pressure, and analytical measurement for industrial customers. Competes head-to-head with SIKA in process and calibration instrumentation.
• WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG: German family-owned industrial measurement manufacturer with a directly overlapping portfolio in temperature, pressure, flow, and calibration instruments. Most direct comparable to SIKA by heritage, geography, and product breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Yokogawa Electric Corporation: Japanese industrial automation and measurement conglomerate with flow, temperature, and pressure instrumentation used in process industries. Competes with SIKA in industrial process measurement at significantly larger scale.
• AMETEK Calibration Instruments (Jofra): AMETEK's calibration instruments business, including Jofra dry-block calibrators, competing directly with SIKA's TP family in temperature and pressure calibration markets.
• Fluke Corporation: Fortive-owned global test and measurement incumbent with broad electrical and thermal calibration offerings. Competes with SIKA in process calibration and pressure measurement at a much larger scale.
• ABB Measurement & Analytics: Division of ABB offering flow, pressure, temperature, and analytical instrumentation for industrial and energy customers. Overlaps with SIKA in flow sensors, temperature transmitters, and calibration services.

Emerging players

• Bronkhorst High-Tech B.V. Dutch specialist in low-flow thermal mass flow meters and controllers with deep technical focus. Comparable to SIKA's vortex and calorimetric flow lines in HVAC and precision dosing use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/SIKAMesstechnik
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sika-messtechnik
• Instagraminstagram.com/sika_solutions

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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