What Voss does

VOSS is a German manufacturer of fluid management line and connection systems, founded in 1930 and headquartered in Wipperfürth, Germany, operating under the legal entity VOSS Holding GmbH + Co. KG. The company produces ready-to-install line assemblies, quick connect systems, tube couplings, valves, sensors, manifolds, and thermal management modules for hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal, fuel, brake, SCR, hydrogen, and compressed air applications. Its product portfolio rests on proprietary technologies including VOSS*Lok40* tube forming, VOSSForm SQR, VOSSRingM cutting ring systems, the Quick Connect System 232 (market standard for commercial vehicle air brakes for over 25 years), the ClickID Industry 4.0 smart assembly glove, and a world-first vehicle-side liquid-cooled high-voltage charging harness co-developed with Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics and GG Group. The company holds type approvals from DNV, Bureau Veritas, ABS, and China Classification Society for marine applications, plus DVGW and H2 Ready certifications for hydrogen and gas infrastructure.

VOSS serves global OEMs across nine verticals: automotive (including EV, hybrid, and hydrogen vehicles), mobile working machines, stationary industrial plants, agricultural machinery, rail vehicle technology, marine and offshore, energy generation and storage, energy infrastructure, and data centers (liquid cooling for AI and HPC). Revenue is generated through customized B2B hardware sales of series-produced and bespoke fluid management systems, with engineering consultation from specification through series production. Distribution operates through 24 wholly-owned subsidiaries in 14 countries across four continents, supplemented by an authorized regional dealer network reaching 56 countries. The company is owned by the Hans Hermann Voss-Stiftung foundation, which funds regional charitable projects, providing long-term capital independence from external PE/VC investors.

Name

Voss

Legal name

VOSS Holding GmbH + Co. KG

Website

https://voss.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

VOSS is a German manufacturer of fluid management line and connection systems serving global OEMs across automotive, industrial machinery, rail, marine, energy, and data center markets. Founded in 1930, the foundation-owned company operates 24 subsidiaries in 14 countries with proprietary technologies for EV and hydrogen applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fluid Management Systems

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC), Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB), Automotive Refrigerant Lines, Hoses & Thermal Plumbing (IMACALAG), Piping, Valves & Pumps (Deck/Service Systems Components) (IMAJAIAI), Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI), Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL)

Keywords

• Fluid management systems
• Automotive line systems
• Quick connect couplings
• Thermal management modules
• Tube forming technology

Headquarters

HQ city

San Fernando De Henares

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 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. Customized Fluid Management Systems: VOSS develops and produces customized ready-to-install line systems and connection components for global OEMs. Revenue is generated through series production and one-off custom manufacturing of hydraulic, SCR, pneumatic, thermal management and fuel systems for vehicles, machines and stationary plants.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

VOSS develops and manufactures customized ready-to-install line systems and connection components for fluid management across mobile and stationary applications. The portfolio spans hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal management, fuel, SCR, brake, air suspension, hydrogen, and cleaning lines, complemented by quick connect couplings, tube forming systems, valves, sensors, manifolds, and thermal management modules. Primary customers are global OEMs in automotive, commercial vehicles, mobile working machines, agricultural machinery, rail, marine/offshore, energy, and data center infrastructure.

Product overview

VOSS develops and produces innovative line and connection systems for fluid management across mobile and stationary applications. The portfolio is organized into two primary divisions: VOSS Automotive (vehicle systems) and VOSS Fluid (industrial/marine systems). Core product categories include Ready-to-install lines (medium/high-pressure hydraulic, thermal management, SCR, coolant, fuel, hydrogen, brake, air suspension, and cleaning lines), Modules (thermal management modules), Quick connect systems (Stecksystem 232, 260, 270, 271, 301 series), Tube couplings (cutting ring ES-4, VOSS Ring M, VOSSFormSQR, VOSS Lok40), Valves, Sensors, Measuring couplings, Manifolds, and Pre-assembly devices and tools (VOSS Typ 81 EasyPress). Special capabilities include the ClickID smart assembly monitoring glove, Data Center Liquid Cooling solutions, and the vehicle-side liquid-cooled high-voltage charging harness co-developed with Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics and GG Group. The product range spans multiple industry verticals including automotive, rail vehicles, marine/offshore, energy infrastructure, agricultural machinery, and data centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ClickID: Smart glove for assembly monitoring that oversees assembly processes in real-time to detect production errors and identify optimization potential.
• Power2Flow
• CHARGESOK
• POWERSOK
• VOSSLok40

Products and services

• Ready-to-install medium and high-pressure lines Custom ready-to-install line assemblies for medium- and high-pressure hydraulic applications, manufactured to individual customer specifications for maximum leakage protection and functionality. Sold to global OEMs across automotive, mobile machines and industrial applications.
• Thermal management lines Ready-to-install lines and components including sensors, valves, manifolds and connection systems for optimum battery temperature control in electric and hybrid vehicles, ensuring maximum power and range. Sold to automotive OEMs developing EV and hybrid powertrains.
• Thermal management modules Custom thermal management modules for optimizing cooling circuits, tailored to individual model variants of hybrid and electric vehicles. Sold to automotive OEMs.
• VOSS Quick Connect System 232 (Stecksystem 232) The industry standard quick connect system for commercial vehicle air brake systems, providing unmatched safety and leak-tightness for over 25 years. Sold to commercial vehicle OEMs worldwide.
• VOSS Typ 81 EasyPress A compact, battery-powered pre-assembly device for cutting ring systems, enabling fast, safe, and precise pre-assembly on-site with electronic press adjustment and ergonomic 7 kg design. Sold to OEM assembly operations and service partners.
• Vehicle-side liquid-cooled high-voltage charging harness The world's first vehicle-side actively cooled high-voltage charging harness developed with Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics and GG Group, combining Power2Flow charging cable, CHARGESOK CCS2 socket, POWERSOK battery connection, and integrated thermal management for next-generation high-performance EV charging platforms.
• Electrically heated SCR lines Electrically heated lines for AdBlue delivery in SCR catalytic converter systems, preventing fluid freezing below -11°C; VOSS pioneered this technology and offers the market standard for heating performance. Sold to commercial vehicle OEMs.
• Cooling water heated SCR lines SCR lines heated by the engine cooling circuit, permanently fixed leak-tight to the AdBlue line for rapid and safe thawing of frozen AdBlue fluid. Sold to commercial vehicle OEMs.
• Double-injection SCR lines SCR line systems for multiple AdBlue injection points to meet the most stringent exhaust emission standards, available with T-manifolds for electrical heating or VOSS quick connect system 301 EFSM for combined splitting and intersection.
• Unheated SCR lines SCR lines for regions where AdBlue freezing temperatures are not a concern, providing a cost-effective solution for SCR catalytic converter fluid delivery to commercial vehicle OEMs.
• Coolant lines Engine cooling circuit lines and connections designed to resist media, temperature, and pressure while maintaining optimum coolant flow with minimized heat losses and resistance to engine motions and vibrations.
• Fuel lines Low-pressure fuel lines connecting tank, pump, filter, rail, and engine, or diesel engine to tank as leak-off rails, equipped with appropriate connection technology, valves, and other components for mobile and stationary fuel systems.
• Hydrogen low and medium pressure lines Customer-specific system solutions for hydrogen applications along the value chain, especially in fuel cell applications, covering low and medium pressure sectors with tailored concepts meeting H2 Ready requirements.
• Purge and drain lines Individually designed electrically heated lines for removing nitrogen and deionized water produced by the reaction of hydrogen and oxygen in fuel cells. Sold to hydrogen fuel cell system manufacturers.
• Brake lines Air brake system lines ensuring safety and reliability through consistent tube, hose, and connector performance, designed to be leak-proof, durable, and easy to assemble. Sold to commercial vehicle and rail vehicle OEMs.
• Air suspension lines Customized ready-to-install air suspension line solutions built on proven modular quick-connect kits and innovative developments for both line systems and individual components for commercial vehicles.
• Auxiliary lines Lines for controlling auxiliary commercial vehicle functions through the air brake system, including air suspension, clutch control, car suspension, air-suspended driver seats, and air horn.
• Lines for cleaning systems Line assemblies with connecting elements for pump and nozzle in windscreen washing systems and vehicle sensor cleaning systems, including fixings and lead-throughs tailored to specific system requirements.
• Quick Connect System 260 Quick connect system specifically developed for connecting lines to pumps and nozzles and as a connecting element in vehicle cleaning systems, with nylon connectors adapted to inserted tubes via fir-tree retention.
• New developments for new systems (custom line assemblies) Custom ready-to-install lines for a wide variety of fluid systems including compressed air, hydraulic oil, fuel, AdBlue, coolant, hydrogen, and other gases, for vehicles, machines, and systems of all types.
• ClickID smart assembly glove A smart glove for assembly workers that monitors the assembly process in real time, enabling immediate detection of production errors and identification of optimization potential in the manufacturing process. Industry 4.0 innovation.
• VOSS Lok40 tube forming system An innovative and economical tube connection solution providing maximum tightness and safety, designed for media with higher demands on leakage resistance, suitable for steel 1.4571 tubes with OD 6 mm to 22 mm across angle, T and L fitting designs.
• Data Center Liquid Cooling solutions Leak-free fluid management line and connection systems for data centers, specifically designed for AI, HPC, and high power density computing environments, delivering cooling performance, operational reliability, and industrial scalability. Sold to data center operators and facility managers.

Quantifiable outcome

• VOSS Point DC measuring coupling passed 160-hour static leak test, 2+ million impulse endurance test and burst pressure test at 4x nominal pressure
• +1 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Amphenol-Tuchel ElectronicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic development partner for the world's first vehicle-side actively cooled high-voltage charging harness. Amphenol-Tuchel contributes expertise in high-voltage connectors and charging infrastructure components, working with VOSS on integrating the Power2Flow charging cable, CCS2 CHARGESOK socket, and POWERSOK battery connection into a complete thermal management system.
• GG GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic development partner for liquid-cooled high-voltage charging harness development. GG Group contributes to the integrated thermal management system architecture and high-voltage component integration for next-generation charging platforms optimized for high-performance electric vehicles.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Global leader in motion and control technologies, offering hydraulic, pneumatic and fluid connection products that directly overlap with VOSS's core hose, fitting and quick-connect portfolio across automotive, industrial and aerospace customers.
• Eaton: Major diversified industrial manufacturer with a fluid power division producing hydraulic and pneumatic fittings, connectors and valves serving commercial vehicle, construction and industrial OEM customers comparable to VOSS.
• Continental (ContiTech): ContiTech supplies hoses, tubing, vibration control and fluid handling systems to automotive and industrial customers — directly competing with VOSS in fluid lines and connection systems for commercial vehicles and industrial machinery.
• Bosch Rexroth: Leading supplier of hydraulic components, fittings and fluid systems for mobile machinery, industrial applications and factory automation — overlapping with VOSS's hydraulic line and connection portfolio for mobile working machines and stationary plants.
• Festo: Global supplier of pneumatic and electric automation technology including pneumatic fittings, valves and connectors — a closely related peer in the fluid power connection components space, particularly for industrial and process automation customers.
• SMC Corporation: World's largest pneumatics components manufacturer offering fittings, tubing and quick-connect systems for industrial automation; relevant peer for VOSS's pneumatic fluid management product portfolio.
• Danfoss (Fluid Conveyance): Danfoss supplies hydraulic hoses, fittings and fluid conveyance systems to mobile and industrial OEMs, closely comparable to VOSS's hydraulic line and connection offerings for construction, agricultural and material handling equipment.

Direct peers

• Gates Industrial: Manufacturer of engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions including hydraulic hoses, fittings and couplings, serving many of the same automotive, mobile equipment and industrial customers as VOSS.
• Stäubli Fluid Connectors: Swiss manufacturer of quick-release couplings and fluid connection systems for industrial, automotive and energy applications; directly comparable to VOSS in quick-connect technology and customized fluid management solutions.

Others

• Sun Hydraulics / Helukabel: Helukabel provides cable, hose and fluid management solutions for automotive and industrial OEMs — adjacent comparator to VOSS's bundled line and connection systems offering for mechanical engineering customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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