What REMS GmbH & Co KG does

REMS GmbH & Co KG is a privately held, family-owned German manufacturer of professional machines and tools for pipe working in sanitary, heating, and air conditioning installations, headquartered in Waiblingen since its founding in 1909. The company operates under parent Föll GmbH (Stuttgart HRB 260321) and employs between 251 and 500 staff, with manufacturing at Waiblingen and the newly acquired Hagen site operated by subsidiary REMS Messtechnik GmbH & Co KG. REMS sells exclusively to commercial customers (entrepreneurs, tradesmen, freelancers and public institutions) through specialist trade dealers (Fachhandel), supported by eight European sales subsidiaries and more than 200 field consultants; direct online ordering is restricted to registered commercial buyers in selected countries.

The portfolio centres on proprietary radial press technology, comprising 12 universal manual, cordless and electric radial press models and approximately 600 pressing tongs/pressing rings spanning 42 pressing contours for more than 470 press fitting systems. Adjacent categories include pipe threading, cutting, bending, welding and inspection equipment, electronic thermal imaging cameras (ThermoCam), gas leak detectors (Detect GS4), and Connected Wi-Fi flushing and pressure testing units (Multi-Push S/SL/SLW) that push measurement data and device IDs to Microsoft Azure Cloud for compliance reporting via the REMS Service Portal. Differentiation rests on 30+ years of press technology development (6.4 million tongs/rings produced by end of 2024), Li-Ion 22V cordless systems with Automatic Circuit Control, and Made-in-Germany engineering.

Revenue is generated primarily through B2B hardware sales of machines, tools, accessories, and spare parts, with an aftermarket layer comprising service workshops, authorised service centres, and warranty extensions (up to 5 years on selected products). Pricing is quotation-based with no public list prices; distribution relies on the Fachhandel channel complemented by the 200+ field consultants, trade exhibition presence at ISH Frankfurt, AHR Expo Chicago, and InstallerSHOW Birmingham, and content distributed through catalogues in 13 languages, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and a mobile app.

Name

REMS GmbH & Co KG

Legal name

REMS GmbH & Co KG

Website

https://rems.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

REMS GmbH & Co KG is a family-owned German manufacturer of professional machines and tools for pipe working, pressing, measuring and inspection in sanitary, heating, HVAC and chimney-sweep trades, sold exclusively through specialist trade dealers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Waiblingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tool and machine sales: REMS generates revenue primarily from the sale of professional machines and tools for pipe processing, pressing, measuring, and related applications. Products are sold exclusively to commercial customers (entrepreneurs, tradesmen, freelancers, public institutions) through specialist dealers and online shop.
2. Aftermarket / spare parts and accessories: Ongoing revenue from spare parts, accessories, and consumables for the installed base of REMS equipment, supported by service workshops and authorised service centres.
3. Extended warranty and service programs: Manufacturer warranty extensions for selected products (up to 5 years for REMS products; 24-48 months for measuring devices), inspection and repair services through REMS service centres.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

REMS GmbH & Co KG develops, manufactures, and sells professional machines and tools for pipe working in sanitary, heating, and air-conditioning installations, with a portfolio anchored in radial press jointing technology (12 universal manual, cordless, and electric radial presses and approximately 600 pressing tongs/rings with 42 pressing contours). The offering also spans pipe threading, cutting, bending, sawing, plastic pipe welding, diamond core drilling, pipe and drain inspection, electronic leak detection, pressure and leakage testing, exhaust gas analysis, and thermal imaging — sold exclusively to commercial customers through specialist trade dealers and online channels.

Product overview

REMS GmbH & Co KG is a German manufacturer of professional machines and tools for the sanitary-heating-air-conditioning trade. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio centered around pipe pressing technology (with 12 radial press models and approximately 600 pressing tongs), pipe inspection (CamSys camera systems), pressure/leakage testing (Multi-Push Connected units), thermal imaging (ThermoCam), and leak detection (Detect GS4). The product range includes cordless and electric tools organized into categories: Threading/Roll Grooving, Sawing, Cutting/Chamfering, Assembling, Testing/Cleaning/Disinfecting, Exhaust Gas Analysis, Bending, Radial/Axial Press Jointing, Expanding/Extracting, Freezing, Pipe/Drain Inspection, Plastic Pipe Welding, Drying/Dehumidifying, Dräger MSI Measurement Technology, and Diamond Core Drilling. Following acquisitions of ROLLER products (2024) and Dräger MSI measurement technology division (2024), the company expanded its offerings under the REMS Messtechnik subsidiary. Products feature Connected functionality via Wi-Fi for data logging and reporting, with management through the REMS Service Portal and mobile App. The company sells exclusively to commercial customers through specialist dealers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dräger MSI Measurement Technology: Electronic measuring instruments for exhaust gas measurement, pressure and leakage testing, and leak detection. Originally from Dräger MSI GmbH, acquired by REMS in 2024. Products will be available under Dräger MSI designations temporarily and in REMS corporate design from 2025.

Products and services

• REMS Radial Presses (12-model portfolio)

Quantifiable outcome

• 6.4 million pressing tongs/pressing rings produced by end of 2024
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dräger MSI GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024REMS Messtechnik GmbH & Co KG (part of the REMS Group) acquired the measurement technology division of Dräger MSI GmbH through an asset deal effective October 1, 2024. This included development, production, service departments, raw materials stocks, unfinished and finished goods, intangible assets, and the company premises with production and administration buildings in Hagen, Germany. The acquisition expands REMS's product portfolio with electronic measuring instruments for exhaust gas measurement, pressure and leakage testing, and leak detection. Products will continue under Dräger MSI designations temporarily and transition to REMS corporate design in 2025.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Makita Corporation: Japanese global power tool manufacturer with strong cordless platform (LXT 18V) expanding into plumbing and HVAC specialty tools. Larger scale and global distribution pose a competitive threat as installers increasingly standardize on broad-brand battery platforms.
• Milwaukee Tool (Techtronic Industries): US-based global leader in professional cordless power tools (M18 platform) increasingly targeting plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical trades with press tools, pipe cutters, and inspection cameras. Represents the most aggressive broad-portfolio incumbent expanding into REMS's core trade.
• Stanley Black & Decker (DeWalt, Stanley): US-based global tool conglomerate with DeWalt and Stanley brands active in plumbing/HVAC specialty tools (press tools, pipe cutters). Represents a broad-portfolio incumbent competing for the same professional installer with cross-category tool ecosystems.
• Bosch Professional (Robert Bosch GmbH): German power tool giant offering professional cordless and corded tools across construction and mechanical trades, including pipe working accessories. Significant brand recognition in European trade and strong R&D capacity make it a key incumbent competitor for installer mindshare.
• Hilti Corporation: Liechtenstein-headquartered global leader in construction tools, fastening systems, and jobsite software. Targets mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades with high-end cordless platforms and direct sales; competes with REMS at the upper end of the professional installer segment.

Direct peers

• RIDGID (Emerson Electric Co.): US professional tool brand with strong heritage in pipe working, threading, drain cleaning, and pressing tools (including the RP 200-B press tool). Direct competitor to REMS in press jointing and pipe cutting, particularly in North American markets where REMS has lighter presence.
• Rothenberger Werkzeuge GmbH: German-headquartered manufacturer of pipe working tools, pressing systems, threading machines, and pipe cutters serving plumbing and HVAC installers worldwide. Closest direct competitor to REMS in European sanitary/heating trade with overlapping product portfolio in press jointing, cutting, and bending.

Regional players

• Knipex-Werk C. Gustav Putsch KG: German premium hand tool manufacturer specializing in pliers and pipe-working tools (water pump pliers, pipe wrenches, cutting pliers). Comparable as a German Mittelstand trade tool specialist serving plumbing and HVAC installers, though focused on hand tools rather than powered machines.
• Wera Werkzeuge GmbH: German premium hand tool specialist (screwdrivers, bit sets, ratchets) sold primarily through European specialist trade channels. Similar Mittelstand positioning, dealer model, and professional tradesperson customer base as REMS, though narrower product scope.

Others

• Viega GmbH & Co. KG: Leading manufacturer of press fitting systems (Profipress, Sanpress, Raxofix) used in sanitary and heating installations. While not a tool maker, Viega is the dominant third-party fitting system that REMS pressing tongs must support — a critical ecosystem relationship that makes the two companies interdependent rather than purely competitive.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/RemsTools
• Facebookde-de.facebook.com/remstools
• Instagraminstagram.com/remstools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rems-scandinavia-a-s

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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