What GURTEC does

GURTEC GmbH is a German machine construction company founded in 1969 in Bremerhaven and relocated to Schöppenstedt in 1976, where it manufactures engineered conveyor components for bulk material handling. The product portfolio centers on three roller series (GUP for light/medium duty, GST for medium/heavy duty, and GPR for heavy-duty mining applications using proprietary flow-forming technology), complemented by pulleys, frames, garlands, belt cleaners, and the ROXDUR patented composite wear plates. The company also sells the HX 170 and HX 270 belt monitoring systems, which use 3D laser scanning for real-time damage detection, and in 2025 launched a patented thermochromic roller finish that changes color on bearing failure or overheating as a passive condition-monitoring innovation. All products are manufactured in Germany through automated production lines.

GURTEC operates a direct enterprise sales model with regional managers covering the DACH region, Eastern Europe, and global accounts, targeting mining and quarrying (its primary vertical), tunneling, ports and terminals, crushing and screening, process plants, and recycling and waste management. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of components and monitoring systems, with no disclosed subscription component; pricing is handled through the sales team rather than public listing. The company is a subsidiary of NEPEAN, a privately owned global industrial group with more than 2,000 employees across 45+ sites on six continents, which acquired GURTEC (then part of Sandvik's Materials Handling division) in 2017 alongside the PROK and ROXON brands. GURTEC holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2023 certifications, supports its products with a team of 100+ engineering specialists, and reports cumulative sales of more than 17 million GUP roller units and 150+ HX monitoring installations globally.

Name

GURTEC

Legal name

GURTEC GmbH

Website

https://gurtec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

GURTEC is a German manufacturer of engineered conveyor components, including rollers, pulleys, frames, belt monitoring systems, and wear products, sold to enterprise customers in mining, ports, tunneling, and process industries. It operates as part of the NEPEAN industrial group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Conveyor Components Manufacturing

NAICS

Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH)

Keywords

• Conveyor components
• Conveyor rollers
• Belt monitoring systems
• Pulleys and idlers
• Bulk material handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Schöppenstedt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Conveyor Component Sales: GURTEC generates revenue through the sale of conveyor components including rollers (GUP, GST, GPR series), pulleys, frames, garlands, belt monitoring systems, and conveyor accessories. Products are sold as one-time purchases with no subscription component mentioned. Revenue is primarily hardware-based with custom engineering services potentially included for large projects.
2. Belt Monitoring Systems: HX170 and HX270 belt monitoring systems sold as standalone products. Systems include hardware units with monitoring capabilities, potentially with service/maintenance components for ongoing support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GURTEC develops and manufactures engineered conveyor components for bulk material handling, including rollers (GUP, GST, GPR series), pulleys, frames, garlands, belt monitoring systems, and conveyor accessories such as ROXDUR wear products and belt cleaners. Products are manufactured in Germany for mining, tunneling, ports, process plants, and related heavy industries.

Product overview

GURTEC provides a comprehensive portfolio of engineered conveyor components for demanding bulk material handling environments. The product lineup centers on three roller series (GUP for light-duty, GST for medium-duty, and GPR for heavy-duty mining applications) supported by pulleys, frames, and garlands. Advanced monitoring solutions include the HX 170 and HX 270 belt monitoring systems using 3D laser scanning technology for real-time damage detection. Conveyor accessories include ROXDUR wear plates with patented carbide composite technology and belt cleaners for material removal. All products are manufactured in Germany with a focus on precision engineering for heavy-load, continuous operations across mining, quarrying, ports, tunneling, and process plant industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ROXDUR: Advanced wear plate solution utilizing carbide granules and nodular iron matrix for exceptional wear resistance in industrial environments.
• HX Belt Monitoring System

Products and services

• GUP Series Rollers Light to medium-duty bulk handling rollers with an advanced sealing system, designed for process plants, tunneling, and material transfer points. Over 17 million units sold worldwide.
• GST Series Rollers Medium to heavy-duty bulk handling rollers for mining, quarrying, and large-scale material transport. Features a 6-way labyrinth seal and automated production for precision and consistency.
• GPR Series Rollers Premium heavy-duty rollers for long-distance, high-speed, and heavy-load mining applications. Features flow-forming technology, dynamic balancing, and handles capacities up to 52,000 tonnes per hour at speeds up to 11 m/s.
• Pulleys Power transmission components available in light, medium, and heavy-duty configurations including drive, tail, bend, snub, wing, and dead-shaft pulleys. Custom lagging options include rubber, ceramic, and urethane coatings.
• Frames and Garlands Frames and garland idlers for precise belt alignment, stability, and durability. Includes carry frames, impact/jackdown frames, return frames, belt training frames, and suspended garland designs for high-capacity bulk transport.
• HX 170 Belt Monitoring System Compact, non-contact material-side monitoring system for light and medium-duty conveyors. Features 3D surface profiling, belt thickness measurement, and 24/7 automatic monitoring. Designed for shorter conveyors and retrofit applications.
• HX 270 Belt Monitoring System Full-coverage belt monitoring system with separate modules for material and clean side. Submillimeter precision 3D scanning technology detects all damage types including rips, holes, edge damage, splice issues, and steel cord damage. Suitable for belt widths up to 2,400mm and speeds up to 10 m/s.
• ROXDUR Wear Products Patented composite wear plates and liners combining carbide granules with a nodular iron matrix. Offers extreme hardness up to 2000HV with impact absorption, providing six times longer wear life compared to white iron and up to 20 times compared to 500 HB steel.
• Belt Cleaners Primary, secondary, and tertiary belt cleaners for removing carryback material. Optimized blade design minimizes belt wear while durable construction ensures long-lasting performance in harsh industrial conditions.
• Thermochromic Roller Finish A patented thermochromic roller finish that changes color in case of bearing failure or overheating, providing visual, passive condition monitoring that enables operators to identify failures early, reduce downtime, and enhance conveyor safety.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17 million+ GUP roller units sold worldwide
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NEPEANcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017GURTEC is part of NEPEAN, a privately owned global industrial group. NEPEAN acquired Sandvik's Conveyor Components and Conveyor Systems businesses in 2017, reinstating the GURTEC, PROK, and ROXON brands under the NEPEAN banner. NEPEAN operates more than 45 sites on six continents with 2,000+ employees, providing GURTEC with global manufacturing and distribution capabilities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PROK: Australian conveyor component manufacturer also owned by NEPEAN alongside GURTEC. PROK produces idler rollers, pulleys, and conveyor accessories for bulk material handling — making it the most direct peer, sharing parent, distribution, and overlapping product portfolio.
• ROXON: Finnish conveyor systems and components specialist, also part of the NEPEAN group after being acquired alongside GURTEC from Sandvik in 2017. ROXON competes directly in European bulk material handling conveyor engineering.
• Rulmeca: Italian-based global manufacturer of conveyor idler rollers, drum motors, and pulleys. Rulmeca is the closest standalone direct competitor to GURTEC's GUP/GST/GPR roller lines, serving the same mining, quarrying, and bulk material handling customers.
• Martin Engineering: US-headquartered supplier of conveyor belt cleaning, belt tracking, and air cannon systems for bulk material handling. Martin Engineering is comparable to GURTEC in addressing conveyor performance and downtime reduction, with overlap in belt cleaners and condition monitoring adjacent products.
• Flexco: US-based manufacturer of conveyor belt fasteners, cleaners, and maintenance products. Flexco is directly comparable to GURTEC's conveyor accessories business (belt cleaners, wear products) and shares a focus on reducing bulk material handling downtime.

Broad incumbents

• Continental (ContiTech): Continental's ContiTech division supplies conveyor belts, hoses, and related components globally, including for mining and bulk material handling. As a much larger industrial conglomerate, it competes with GURTEC across adjacent product lines while serving a broader industrial customer base.
• Fenner Dunlop: Global manufacturer of conveyor belts and related components for mining, quarrying, and bulk material handling, now part of Michelin. Comparable to GURTEC as a major conveyor component supplier with global reach serving similar end-customer verticals.
• Sandvik: Swedish mining and rock processing equipment major, and the former owner of GURTEC's conveyor business (1998–2017). Sandvik remains a comparable global incumbent serving mining customers with crushing, screening, and material handling equipment, including competing conveyor offerings.
• Metso: Finnish global leader in mining, aggregates, and metals processing equipment. Metso is comparable as a broad incumbent serving the same mining and bulk material handling customers, with a wider portfolio that includes crushing, screening, and conveying solutions.
• Beumer Group: German-headquartered intralogistics and bulk material handling systems integrator. Beumer competes with GURTEC's customers on conveyor system design, with overlap in mining, ports, and bulk handling verticals across European and global markets.

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

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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