BEKO Technologies
BEKO Technologies is a family-owned German manufacturer of compressed air and gas treatment systems — filtration, drying, condensate management, instrumentation, and oil-free solutions — sold globally through an authorized dealer network to industrial, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and process-industry customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersAtlanta, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What BEKO Technologies does
BEKO Technologies GmbH is a family-owned German industrial manufacturer founded in 1982 by Berthold Koch in Düsseldorf, now headquartered in Neuss, Germany, with regional operations in Atlanta (US) and Mexico City. The company designs and builds components and systems for compressed air and gas treatment, organized into five product categories: filtration (CLEARPOINT coalescing/particulate filters, water separators, in-line heaters), drying (DRYPOINT refrigerant, desiccant, and membrane dryers plus the EVERDRY line), condensate technology (BEKOMAT zero-air-loss drains, QWIK-PURE and ÖWAMAT oil-water separators, BEKOSPLIT emulsion splitting), instrumentation (the METPOINT family of dew-point, flow, pressure, oil-content, and leak-detection sensors and monitors), and oil-free compressed air (BEKOKAT catalytic hydrocarbon removal, CLEARPOINT activated carbon adsorbers). Notable technical differentiators include a patented catalytic reference-gas generation method in the METPOINT OCV oil-content monitor and the BEKOKAT catalytic hydrocarbon removal architecture.
The business model is hardware sales of capital equipment with an attached consumables and service annuity. Revenue is generated through three streams: capital equipment (filters, dryers, condensate systems, instrumentation) sold at quote-based unit pricing with multi-year contracts, ongoing replacement parts and consumables from the installed base, and service/maintenance programs. Go-to-market is exclusively indirect: products are sold through an authorized global dealer network backed by Regional Sales Manager coverage, dealer training programs (SET, EPA 608, CAGI), online inventory systems, and marketing investments in e-learning (BEKO Academy) and webinars. End-customer segments span general industrial manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and healthcare, and process industries (chemical, petrochemical, energy) where air must meet ISO 8573.1 quality standards. The company is led by Yannick Koch (son of the founder, CEO since 2020) and Norbert Strack (CTO), with no institutional or PE/VC ownership; pricing power was demonstrated by an average 4.9% list-price increase effective February 2023.
BEKO Technologies firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BEKO Technologies
- Legal name
- BEKO TECHNOLOGIES GMBH
- Website
- https://beko-technologies.us
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- BEKO Technologies is a family-owned German manufacturer of compressed air and gas treatment systems — filtration, drying, condensate management, instrumentation, and oil-free solutions — sold globally through an authorized dealer network to industrial, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and process-industry customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
BEKO Technologies industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Compressed Air Treatment Equipment
- NAICS
- Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)
- SIC
- Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG)
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Where BEKO Technologies is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Atlanta
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
BEKO Technologies 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, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Compressed Air Treatment Equipment Sales: Sale of capital equipment including filters, dryers, condensate management systems, and instrumentation. Products are sold through dealer network with enterprise field sales support.
- Replacement Parts and Consumables: Ongoing revenue from replacement filters, desiccant media, and other consumable components for installed equipment base
- Service and Maintenance: Installation, maintenance, warranty support, and service programs for compressed air treatment systems
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Enterprise equipment pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels7 records
BEKO Technologies product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BEKO Technologies designs, manufactures, and sells a complete portfolio of components and systems for the treatment of compressed air and gas. Its offering spans filtration (CLEARPOINT coalescing/particulate filters, water separators), drying (DRYPOINT refrigerant, desiccant, and membrane dryers), condensate management (BEKOMAT drains, QWIK-PURE and ÖWAMAT oil-water separators, BEKOSPLIT emulsion splitting), instrumentation and measurement (METPOINT sensors and monitors), and oil-free compressed air solutions (BEKOKAT hydrocarbon removal, activated carbon adsorbers). Products are sold to industrial customers worldwide via an authorized dealer network with regional sales management support.
Product overview
BEKO Technologies offers a comprehensive, modular portfolio of compressed air and gas treatment products organized into five main categories: Compressed Air Filtration (CLEARPOINT filters, water separators, in-line heaters), Compressed Air Dryers (refrigerant dryers including DRYPOINT RX/RA/RA Eco/RA VSD/RA CT; desiccant dryers including DRYPOINT XC/XCe/XCp, XFe/XFi/XF/XHe/XHi/XH, EVERDRY; and DRYPOINT MD membrane dryers), Condensate Technology (BEKOMAT drains, QWIK-PURE and ÖWAMAT oil-water separators, BEKOSPLIT emulsion splitting), Instrumentation/METPOINT family (monitoring systems BDL, sensors for dew point DPM/DP, flow FLM, pressure PRM, oil content OCV, and portable leak detection LKD), and Oil-free Compressed Air solutions (BEKOKAT catalytic hydrocarbon removal, CLEARPOINT activated carbon adsorbers). The company also provides complementary services including BEKO Academy e-learning, SET sales training, and CAGI e-learning partnerships. The products work together as a complete system from air generation through point-of-use to achieve ISO 8573.1 air quality standards.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- CLEARPOINT: Product line for coalescing and particulate filters, water separators, and in-line heaters for compressed air filtration.
- DRYPOINT
- BEKOMAT
- METPOINT
- QWIK-PURE
- BEKOKAT
- OWAMAT
- BEKOSPLIT
- EVERDRY
Products and services
- CLEARPOINT Coalescing and Particulate Filters Coalescing and particulate filters for removing contaminants from compressed air streams; available in multiple grades for different contamination levels. Used by industrial compressed air system operators.
- CLEARPOINT Water Separators In-line water separators that remove bulk liquid condensate from compressed air pipework, typically installed after coolers and refrigeration dryers. For industrial compressed air systems.
- CLEARPOINT In-Line Heaters Heating elements for compressed air systems. For industrial compressed air treatment installations.
- DRYPOINT Refrigerant Dryers Refrigerant compressed air dryers (DRYPOINT RX, RA, RA Eco, RA VSD, RA CT) including non-cycling, energy-saving cycling, and variable speed drive models for general industrial plant air applications.
- DRYPOINT Desiccant Dryers (Heatless) Heatless desiccant dryers (DRYPOINT XC, XCp) using regenerative desiccant technology with a small amount of dry air for regeneration. For low dew point compressed air applications.
- DRYPOINT Zero Purge Desiccant Dryers Zero purge heat-regenerating desiccant dryers (DRYPOINT XCe) and EVERDRY FRL/HOC-P heat-regenerating desiccant dryers designed for energy-efficient drying.
- DRYPOINT Heated Blower Purge Desiccant Dryers Heated blower purge desiccant dryers (DRYPOINT XFe, XFi, XF) using external heater and blower for desiccant regeneration to achieve very low dew points. The DRYPOINT XFi features IIoT connectivity.
- DRYPOINT Heated Purge Desiccant Dryers Heated purge desiccant dryers (DRYPOINT XHe, XHi, XH) utilizing external heater for desiccant regeneration. Available in sizes 100-3200 for industrial applications.
- DRYPOINT MD Membrane Dryers Membrane air dryers using permeable fiber technology to dry compressed air to required dew points.
- DRYPOINT ACC Air Consumption Controllers Air consumption controllers for managing compressed air usage in industrial systems.
- BEKOMAT Condensate Drains Zero air loss electronic level-controlled condensate drains for continuous condensate management in compressed air systems. Models include BEKOMAT 12, 13, 13 CV, 14, 14 CV, 16, 16 CV, 31 U, and 32 U.
- QWIK-PURE Oil-Water Separators Oil-water separators for processing condensate from compressed air systems in compliance with environmental regulations. Models include CS 100-200, CS 400, iCS 550-3300, and standard 25, 50, 100, 200, 350 sizes.
- ÖWAMAT Oil-Water Separator Oil-water separator for condensate treatment. Models include ÖWAMAT 12-16.
- BEKOSPLIT Emulsion Splitting Systems Large volume condensate separation systems for emulsion splitting. Models include BEKOSPLIT 11, 12, 13, 14, 14S, 15, 16.
- METPOINT BDL Monitoring System Fixed monitoring system for continuous tracking of compressed air quality parameters. Available in standard, compact, and portable variants.
- METPOINT OCV Oil Content Monitor Oil content verification monitor for measuring residual oil vapor content in compressed air. Available in standard and compact versions, with patented catalytic reference gas generation enabling absolutely oil-free zero-air reference.
- METPOINT Sensor Technology Sensor technology for compressed air monitoring: METPOINT DPM (dew point monitor), METPOINT FLM (volume flow sensors SF13, SF53), METPOINT PRM (pressure monitoring), METPOINT DP (dew point sensors DP 109/110/207), and METPOINT SD (sensor devices SD11/21/23).
- METPOINT LKD Mobile Leak Detector Mobile leak detector using ultrasound technology to detect minute leaks in compressed air systems. Converts ultrasound to audible frequencies via headphones.
- METPOINT Connect Software Software for METPOINT system connectivity and data management, enabling centralized monitoring of compressed air quality parameters.
- BEKOKAT Hydrocarbon Removal Systems Catalytic hydrocarbon removal systems for achieving oil-free and germ-free compressed air. Models include CC-035, CC-060, CC-070, CC-120, CC-105, CC-180, CC-360, CC-425, CC-720, CC-1200.
- CLEARPOINT Activated Carbon Adsorbers Activated carbon adsorbers and filters for removing oil vapor and hydrocarbons from compressed air. CLEARPOINT V models available in 80-800 and 1000-2800 sizes.
Quantifiable outcome
- Energy savings through efficient compressed air treatment systems
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use BEKO Technologies
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
BEKO Technologies technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
BEKO Technologies partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- CAGI (Compressed Air and Gas Institute)coreBEKO Technologies partners with CAGI to offer joint e-learning courses. Customers who complete both BEKO Academy and CAGI e-Learning courses receive reimbursement of the $99 CAGI course fee. CAGI training covers basic compressed air fundamentals and is recognized industry certification.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
BEKO Technologies competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Parker Hannifin: Through its Industrial Gas Processing / Filtration division (legacy domnick hunter), Parker directly competes with BEKO's CLEARPOINT filters, DRYPOINT dryers and oil-free compressed air offerings to industrial, food & beverage and pharmaceutical customers worldwide.
- Donaldson Company: Donaldson's Industrial Filtration Solutions business competes head-to-head with BEKO's CLEARPOINT filtration and BEKOKAT hydrocarbon removal technology for compressed air and gas applications across manufacturing and process industries.
- Walker Filtration: Walker Filtration is a focused compressed air and gas filtration specialist offering filters, dryers, condensate management and sterile filtration - directly overlapping BEKO's CLEARPOINT, DRYPOINT and QWIK-PURE product lines in similar end markets.
- Pneumatech: Pneumatech (an Atlas Copco brand) is one of the closest direct competitors to BEKO, specializing in compressed air treatment - dryers, filters, condensate management, gas generation - serving overlapping industrial and process-industry customers.
- BOGE Kompressoren: BOGE is a German Mittelstand competitor (similar size, history, and dealer-distributed model to BEKO) manufacturing oil-injected and oil-free screw compressors along with compressed air treatment - directly comparable to BEKO both geographically and product-wise.
Broad incumbents
- Atlas Copco: Atlas Copco is the global leader in compressors and a broad supplier of compressed air treatment (Pneumatech/QS range) - a much larger incumbent that competes with BEKO by bundling compression with treatment across all of BEKO's served verticals.
- Ingersoll Rand: Ingersoll Rand's Precision Fluidics and Industrial Technologies segments (including legacy Milton Roy andARO, plus compressor brands) compete with BEKO in compressed air drying, filtration and condensate management, particularly for industrial and process-industry customers.
- Kaeser Kompressoren: German-headquartered Kaeser builds compressors and supporting compressed air treatment (dryers, filters, controllers) and competes with BEKO globally - particularly in EMEA where both companies have strong industrial accounts.
- Sullair: Sullair (now part of Hitachi) manufactures rotary screw compressors and complementary air treatment equipment, competing with BEKO's full system of filtration, drying and condensate management, particularly in industrial and oil & gas applications.
- CompAir: CompAir supplies compressors and associated compressed air treatment (filters, dryers, condensate drains) and competes with BEKO across European and global industrial accounts.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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BEKO Technologies leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
BEKO Technologies subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
BEKO Technologies funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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BEKO Technologies M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about BEKO Technologies
What does BEKO Technologies do?
BEKO Technologies designs, manufactures, and sells a complete portfolio of components and systems for the treatment of compressed air and gas. Its offering spans filtration (CLEARPOINT coalescing/particulate filters, water separators), drying (DRYPOINT refrigerant, desiccant, and membrane dryers), condensate management (BEKOMAT drains, QWIK-PURE and ÖWAMAT oil-water separators, BEKOSPLIT emulsion splitting), instrumentation and measurement (METPOINT sensors and monitors), and oil-free compressed air solutions (BEKOKAT hydrocarbon removal, activated carbon adsorbers). Products are sold to industrial customers worldwide via an authorized dealer network with regional sales management support.
Is BEKO Technologies a public or private company?
BEKO Technologies is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was BEKO Technologies founded?
BEKO Technologies was founded in 1982. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is BEKO Technologies based?
BEKO Technologies is headquartered in Atlanta, United States, in the North America region.
How does BEKO Technologies make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Compressed Air Treatment Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are replacement Parts and Consumables and service and Maintenance.
Who are BEKO Technologies's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Parker Hannifin, Donaldson Company, Walker Filtration, Pneumatech and BOGE Kompressoren. Broad incumbents are Atlas Copco, Ingersoll Rand, Kaeser Kompressoren, Sullair and CompAir.
Does BEKO Technologies have an API?
No public API is recorded for BEKO Technologies.
What industry is BEKO Technologies in?
BEKO Technologies's product category is Compressed Air Treatment Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADANAG, Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units. Its NAICS code is 333413 and its SIC code is 3564.