Reich Kupplungen

What Reich Kupplungen does

Reich Kupplungen (legally Dipl.-Ing. Herwarth Reich GmbH) is a German manufacturer of torsionally flexible couplings and power transmission components, founded in 1946 and headquartered in Bochum, Germany. The company produces three product families: highly elastic couplings (ARCUSAFLEX, ARCUSAFLEX-VSK, TOK/iTOK), elastic couplings (MULTI MONT SELLA, MMS-HS, ELBO, KGV, GUR), and torsionally rigid couplings (FL-SP, RCT), plus a D2C (Designed to Customer) custom-engineering service. Its technical differentiation rests on in-house development and compounding of proprietary rubber/elastomer materials — most notably the Y-Elastomer, which the company states extends ARCUSAFLEX service life by 7x in high-temperature CHP applications — together with capacities up to 5,400,000 Nm of torque, 25,000 RPM, and operating temperatures from -40°C to +80°C. Products carry ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU certification for explosive-atmosphere use.

The company serves industrial OEMs and operators across six primary verticals: power generation (stationary and emergency power), mobile machinery (construction, rail-track), engine and e-motor test benches, pumps and compressors, ship and port technology (including hybrid/methanol propulsion), and general industrial machinery (mining mills, crushers, cranes). Named enterprise customers include Plasser & Theurer (railway), HORIBA (e-motor test benches), Liutech within the Atlas Copco Group (compressors), ТЭМ14 (Russian diesel locomotives), and various mining operators.

Revenue is generated exclusively through B2B enterprise sales of custom-specified coupling products. REICH runs a direct global sales organization from its Bochum headquarters and a network of wholly-owned subsidiaries in Austria, Italy, the UK, the USA, China, India, and South Korea, supplemented by regional distribution partners in the Benelux, Poland, Brazil, Turkey, Kazakhstan, and Sweden. The company operates an event-driven GTM, exhibiting at 8+ annual international trade shows, and prices via custom quotation rather than published lists. Ownership remains concentrated within the founding Reich family, with Christian Reich (Dipl.-Ing.) leading as managing director in the third generation.

Name

Reich Kupplungen

Legal name

Dipl.-Ing. Herwarth Reich GmbH

Website

https://reich-kupplungen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Reich Kupplungen (Dipl.-Ing. Herwarth Reich GmbH) is a German manufacturer of torsionally flexible couplings and power transmission components, founded 1946 in Bochum, serving power generation, mobile machinery, test bench, marine, and general industrial customers across 8+ country subsidiaries via proprietary rubber compounds and D2C custom engineering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Couplings / Power Transmission Components

NAICS

Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612), Rubber Product Manufacturing (3262)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Expansion Joints, Flexible Connectors & Compensators (Rubber/Fabric) (IMANALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vibration Control & Anti-Vibration Products (Mounts, Bushings, Isolators) (IMANALAD), General-Purpose Rubber Compounds (NR/SBR/BR/EPDM) (IMANAJAA)

Keywords

• Torsionally elastic couplings
• Power transmission components
• Industrial drive technology
• Elastomer coupling manufacturing
• Custom engineered couplings

Headquarters

HQ city

Bochum

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Coupling Product Sales: REICH generates revenue through the design, manufacture, and sale of torsionselastische Kupplungen (torsionally elastic couplings) including highly elastic, elastic, and torsionally rigid types. Products are sold directly and through a global distribution network. The company also develops custom solutions under its D2C (Designed to Customer) approach, creating bespoke coupling configurations for specific customer applications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Reich Kupplungen designs, manufactures, and sells torsionally elastic, elastic, and torsionally rigid couplings for industrial drive systems. Its portfolio includes highly elastic rubber disc couplings (ARCUSAFLEX, ARCUSAFLEX-VSK, TOK/iTOK), elastic pluggable claw and bolt couplings (MULTI MONT SELLA, ELBO, KGV, GUR, MMS-HS), and torsionally rigid flange couplings (FL-SP, RCT, FD-HS). Products are sold to OEMs, engine manufacturers, and industrial end-users, complemented by a D2C (Designed to Customer) custom-engineering service for application-specific requirements.

Product overview

Reich Kupplungen (Dipl.-Ing. Herwarth Reich GmbH) is a German manufacturer specializing in torsional-elastic couplings and drive technology. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Bochum, the company produces three main product categories: hochelastische Kupplungen (highly elastic couplings including ARCUSAFLEX, ARCUSAFLEX-VSK, and TOK/iTOK), elastische Kupplungen (elastic couplings including MULTI MONT SELLA, MMS-HS, ELBO, KGV, and GUR), and drehstarre Kupplungen (torsionally rigid couplings including FL-SP and RCT). Products are complemented by D2C (Designed to Customer) custom development services. The company serves industries including power generation, mobile applications, test benches, pumps and compressors, and ship/port technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ARCUSAFLEX: Highly elastic rubber disc coupling for combustion engines - the company's flagship product line
• ELBO
• D2C - Designed to Customer
• MULTI MONT SELLA
• TOK
• MMS

Products and services

• ARCUSAFLEX Highly elastic rubber disc coupling (hochelastische Gummischeibenkupplung) for combustion engines. Axially plug-in flange coupling providing torsional elasticity for power transmission, used by OEMs in power generation, locomotives, and mobile machinery.
• ARCUSAFLEX-VSK Highly elastic advance coupling (Vorschaltkupplung) for drive shafts (Gelenkwellen), used as an upstream coupling element in drive train applications.
• MULTI MONT SELLA
• ELBO (Elastische Bolzenkupplung) Elastic bolt coupling for compensating axial, radial, and angular shaft misalignment. Features axial plug-in capability, fail-safe design, and maintenance-free operation. Standard torque transmission up to 1,300,000 Nm, suitable for ambient temperatures from -40°C to +80°C. Used in cable cars, mills, crushers, and large compressors.
• TOK / iTOK Highly elastic transmission element (hochelastisches Übertragungselement) with high torsional elasticity. Developed for engine manufacturers and test bench operators. iTOK is the latest development within the TOK family for industrial applications.
• RCT (RCT-Baureihe) Torsionally rigid flange coupling (drehsteife Flanschkupplung) for diesel motor drives and pump drives. Uses specially developed elastomers to dampen vibrations and oscillations for smooth operation in powerful and fail-safe drives.
• MMS-HS (HighSpeed MMS Coupling) High-speed version of MULTI MONT SELLA coupling, expanded to eight saddle bolts. Capable of reaching 25,000 RPM for electric motor test benches.
• FL-SP
• FD-HS (High Speed) Lamella Coupling Lamella coupling (disc coupling) for high-speed applications. First presented at Automotive Testing Expo 2019 in Stuttgart. Designed for the highest technical performance requirements.
• KGV Coupling Damping and compact coupling for machine construction and drive technology applications.
• GUR (Gummirollen-Kupplung) Custom Rubber Roller Coupling Rubber roller coupling developed as a custom D2C (Designed to Customer) solution for special lifting vehicles.
• Schaltbare Elektromagnetkupplung (Switchable Electromagnetic Coupling)
• TOK 176.1 HN Hybrid Boot Hybrid boot coupling for methanol hybrid drives and industrial applications.
• REICH ATEX Couplings Coupling safety system for operation in potentially explosive areas, compliant with ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU.
• D2C (Designed to Customer) Custom Coupling Engineering

Quantifiable outcome

• Y-elastomer extends ARCUSAFLEX coupling service life 7x in high-temperature combined heat and power plant applications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered regional partner and core subsidiary.

• TA Vostok LLPregional partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 March 2026TA Vostok LLP represents REICH at the Mining Exhibition Almaty in Kazakhstan (September 2026), serving as the distribution partner for the Central Asian mining market.
• Trans-Auto ABregional partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 March 2026Trans-Auto AB serves as REICH's distribution partner in Sweden, exhibiting at Load Up North (August 2026) to represent REICH products in the Nordic market.
• Thomas Técnicaregional partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 March 2026Thomas Técnica represents REICH at the Expo Usipa 2026 in Ipatinga, Brazil (July 2026), serving as REICH's distribution partner in the South American market.
• Marin Istanbul Ship Equipmentregional partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 March 2026Marin Istanbul Ship Equipment serves as REICH's distribution partner in Turkey, exhibiting at Europort Istanbul (November 2026) to represent REICH products in the Turkish maritime and shipbuilding market.
• Reich Italia S.R.L.core subsidiaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2018REICH's Italian subsidiary established December 1, 2018. Provides direct sales and support for the Italian market.
• REICH Austria GmbHcore subsidiaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017REICH's Austrian subsidiary providing direct sales and support for the Austrian market. Founded January 1, 2017.
• REICH UK and Reich Drive Systems (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.core subsidiaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 April 2015REICH established subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and China in 2015. These subsidiaries handle direct sales and local customer support in their respective markets.
• REICH India and REICH South Korea subsidiariescore subsidiaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2014REICH established subsidiaries in India and South Korea effective January 1, 2014, expanding its global presence in key Asian markets.
• Reich USA Corporationcore subsidiaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorREICH's US subsidiary (Reich USA Corporation) handles sales and support in the North American market, exhibiting at major US trade shows including ConExpo and GMRC Gas Machinery Conference.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KTR Systems GmbH: German manufacturer of drive technology components including flexible couplings, torque limiters, and hydraulic components. Closest direct competitor to REICH in torsionally elastic and elastomeric couplings, serving overlapping industrial and power-generation customers.
• R+W Antriebselemente GmbH: German precision coupling manufacturer specializing in servo, metal bellows, and elastomer couplings for high-precision applications such as test benches, machine tools, and motion control — directly competing with REICH's TOK, MMS-HS, and ELBO product lines.
• Renold plc: UK-based power transmission and chain manufacturer with a dedicated couplings product line (Renold Hi-Tec, Crofts). Directly comparable to REICH in supplying industrial couplings for demanding drive applications across global markets.
• Lovejoy (Timken): Lovejoy is a long-established coupling brand now part of The Timken Company, producing flexible jaw, gear, disc, and elastomeric couplings. Directly competes with REICH in industrial elastomeric couplings for pumps, compressors, and machinery.
• John Crane: Global supplier of mechanical seals, couplings, and reliability solutions for process industries including oil & gas, power, and chemicals. Competes with REICH in elastomeric and gear couplings for rotating equipment in similar demanding industrial applications.

Broad incumbents

• Flender GmbH (Siemens AG): Siemens-owned global leader in mechanical drive systems including couplings, gearboxes, and generators. Offers overlapping flexible-coupling products but as part of a much broader power-transmission portfolio serving the same industrial and energy markets as REICH.
• Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA: Large German technology group with divisions in hydropower, paper machinery, and drive technology (Voith Turbo). Competes with REICH in industrial couplings and drivetrain integration for power generation, marine, and rail applications.
• Regal Rexnord Corporation: US-listed industrial manufacturer of power transmission products including couplings (Lovejoy, Jaure), bearings, gearing, and motors. Overlaps with REICH in elastomeric and gear couplings, particularly for industrial and mining applications.
• Tsubakimoto Chain Co. Japanese power transmission and motion control manufacturer with couplings, chains, and linear motion products. Overlaps with REICH in elastomeric couplings for industrial machinery, with stronger Asia-Pacific presence.
• Stäubli International AG: Swiss manufacturer of mechatronics, robotics, and fluid connectors including a coupling product line (Stäubli Robotics). Overlaps with REICH in high-precision couplings for test benches and industrial automation but serves a much broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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