Hydrotechnik
Hydrotechnik GmbH is a German measurement technology company that designs, manufactures, and services proprietary MINIMESS® measurement points, HySense® sensors, and multi-channel data acquisition devices for hydraulic system monitoring and diagnostics, serving industrial operators and service providers across more than 60 countries via five subsidiaries and a global distributor network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1960
- HeadquartersLimburg An Der Lahn, Germany
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Hydrotechnik does
Hydrotechnik GmbH is a privately held German industrial measurement technology company founded in 1960 and headquartered in Limburg an der Lahn. The company designs, manufactures, and services measurement points, sensors, and data acquisition devices used to monitor hydraulic systems across industrial, mobile machinery, automotive, and energy applications. Its portfolio is anchored by the proprietary MINIMESS® measurement point family — which the company states it invented — and the HySense® sensor line covering pressure, temperature, flow, position, speed, and optical particle counting (Patrick). Measuring devices span portable handheld units (MultiHandy, MultiControl) through multi-channel systems (MultiSystem) and panel-mounted displays (MultiPanel/SEG), unified by a proprietary HYDRO software suite (HYDROcom6 for analysis, HYDROlink6 for remote control, HYDROcenter for firmware management) and complemented by the MultiXtend expansion modules.
Hydrotechnik serves industrial hydraulic system operators and service/maintenance providers from portable field diagnostics through serial-installed continuous process and machine monitoring. Customers are reached via a hybrid go-to-market model combining direct field and inside sales in Germany, five wholly-owned subsidiaries in France, Italy, the UK, the USA, and China, plus an authorized distributor network spanning more than 60 countries across Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of measurement points, sensors, and devices, supplemented by DAkkS-accredited calibration and repair services (including for non-Hydrotechnik products), software licenses and updates, and small-batch client-specific customized solutions; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.
The company employs approximately 150 people and reports annual revenue of roughly €40M based on a job-posting reference. It holds DAkkS ISO 17025 calibration laboratory accreditation, ISO 9001:2015 quality certification, DVGW type examination certificates for selected MINIMESS® couplings, and AEO customs certification. Ownership is concentrated with two Managing Directors (Dr. Harald Schaeff and Ruben Baumann), with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or public listing.
Hydrotechnik firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Hydrotechnik
- Legal name
- Hydrotechnik GmbH
- Website
- https://hydrotechnik.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1960
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Hydrotechnik GmbH is a German measurement technology company that designs, manufactures, and services proprietary MINIMESS® measurement points, HySense® sensors, and multi-channel data acquisition devices for hydraulic system monitoring and diagnostics, serving industrial operators and service providers across more than 60 countries via five subsidiaries and a global distributor network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Hydrotechnik industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Hydraulic Measurement Technology
- NAICS
- Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Sensors & Feedback Devices (Pressure, Flow, Position, Encoders, Transducers) (IMAHAGAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK)
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Where Hydrotechnik is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Limburg An Der Lahn
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices6 records
Markets served
Hydrotechnik business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales - Measuring Devices: Sale of measuring equipment including MultiHandy handheld devices, MultiSystem high-end measuring systems, MultiControl embedded devices, and MultiPanel display units. Revenue from both standard configurations and customized/specialized sets.
- Hardware Sales - Sensors: Sale of HySense® sensor portfolio including pressure, temperature, flow, speed, position sensors and particle counters under HySense® brand.
- MINIMESS® Product Line: Sale of MINIMESS® measurement points, couplings, test points, and accessories. Includes MINIMESSXtreme® for high-pressure applications up to 1000 bar.
- Software Licenses and Updates: Sale of proprietary software (HYDROcom6, HYDROlink6, HYDROcenter) including licenses and ongoing updates. Software is integrated with hardware for complete measurement solutions.
- Calibration and Repair Services: DAkkS-accredited calibration services for measuring equipment (flow, pressure, temperature, electrical measurements). Repair and maintenance services for measuring devices and sensors, including support for older equipment. Service also extends to non-Hydrotechnik products.
- Custom/Client-Specific Solutions: Development and production of client-specific measurement solutions, even in small quantities. In-house R&D capabilities enable customized applications.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels6 records
Hydrotechnik product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Hydrotechnik manufactures and sells industrial measurement technology for hydraulic system diagnostics, monitoring, and condition-based maintenance. The portfolio centers on MINIMESS® measurement points, the HySense® sensor family (pressure, temperature, flow, position, and particle counters), and Multi-series measuring devices (handheld, multi-channel, and stationary), integrated with HYDROcom6/HYDROlink6/HYDROcenter software and backed by a DAkkS-accredited calibration laboratory.
Product overview
Hydrotechnik offers a unified measurement technology portfolio centered on three core product lines: MINIMESS® (measurement point systems), HySense® Sensors (pressure, temperature, flow, and particle monitoring), and Measuring Devices (MultiHandy, MultiSystem, MultiXtend modules). The ecosystem is unified through proprietary HYDRO software (HYDROcom6 for analysis, HYDROlink6 for remote control, HYDROcenter for updates) and supported by a DAkkS-accredited calibration and repair service. Products range from portable handheld units for service technicians to stationary installations for continuous process monitoring, all designed for hydraulic system diagnostics and condition monitoring.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- MINIMESS®: The company's signature product line - a measurement point system for hydraulic applications, invented by Hydrotechnik. Includes various pressure measurement points, couplings, and valves.
- HySense®
- MultiSystem
- MultiHandy
- MultiControl
- MultiPanel
- MultiXtend
- Patrick
- HYDROcenter
- HYDROcom 6
- HYDROlink 6
Products and services
- MINIMESS® Measurement Point System Hydrotechnik's signature measurement point and test point system for hydraulic applications, providing reliable pressure measurement points with multiple coupling variants and the extreme-pressure MINIMESSXtreme® rated to 1,000 bar. For industrial hydraulic system installers and operators.
- HySense® Sensor Portfolio Comprehensive sensor portfolio covering pressure (PR series), temperature (TE series), flow (QG, QL, QT series), speed (RS series), position, and particle-counting (Patrick) sensors, with ISDS (Intelligent Sensor Detection) for automatic parameter recognition. For hydraulic system integrators and condition-monitoring applications.
- MultiSystem Measuring Devices High-end mobile multi-channel measuring devices with CAN Bus connectivity, real-time calculations, and predefined test sequence execution, available in portable, high-channel, and stationary variants. For complex industrial measurement and test-stand applications.
- MultiHandy Handheld Measuring Devices Handheld mobile measuring devices for quick diagnostic and monitoring tasks, featuring plug-and-play operation, intuitive menus, backlit LCD displays, and long battery life. For service technicians and field maintenance teams.
- MultiControl 4070 Data Logger Portable data-logger measuring device with ISDS automatic sensor recognition, enabling plug-and-measure functionality for daily measurement tasks with robust design and high connectivity. For industrial field diagnostics and condition monitoring.
- MultiXtend Expansion Modules Expansion modules that extend Hydrotechnik measuring systems with additional channels for analog/frequency sensors, thermocouples (J/K), Bluetooth wireless data transfer, LAN connectivity, galvanic isolation (Split), and trigger synchronization. For users of Multi-system measuring devices needing expanded I/O.
- Patrick Optical Particle Counter Optical particle counters for monitoring fluid cleanliness in hydraulic systems using light extinction principles, available as a stationary unit or as a portable "Patrick in the Box" for mobile oil-sample analysis. For hydraulic fluid cleanliness verification and condition monitoring.
- MultiPanel / SEG Panel-Mount Devices Panel-mount and switchgear installation measuring devices for permanent installation. MultiPanel 2025 offers multiple sensor inputs with relay and analog outputs; SEG 1060 provides universal input with switching and analog outputs. For permanent system installation and continuous monitoring displays.
- HYDROcom6 Data Analysis Software Data analysis and evaluation software for processing measurement datasets, generating diagrams, tables, and histograms, with documentation capabilities for test reports and QS reports. For users of Hydrotechnik measuring devices needing reportable analysis.
- HYDROlink6 Remote Configuration Software Remote configuration and control software enabling device setup, channel configuration, memory management, and online measurement viewing from any location via PC/laptop. For users needing remote access to Hydrotechnik measuring devices.
- HYDROcenter Software/Firmware Management Software update and product documentation management tool that ensures users have the latest Hydrotechnik software versions and provides automatic notifications for updates. For Hydrotechnik device owners managing fleet updates.
- Hydrotechnik Calibration, Repair & Service DAkkS-accredited calibration laboratory for flow, pressure, temperature, and electrical measurement quantities; repair and maintenance services for measuring devices and sensors (including support for older equipment); and measurement equipment monitoring contracts. Service extends to non-Hydrotechnik products. For QA/QC labs, metrology teams, and customers needing traceable calibration.
Quantifiable outcome
- Open system compatibility with sensors from all market-common manufacturers
Companies that use Hydrotechnik
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Hydrotechnik technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Hydrotechnik partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
54 partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- APA-Kandt Inż. Krzysztof JagiełacoreAuthorized distributor for Poland covering the Polish market with sales and technical support services.
- BIBUS Hydraulik AGcoreAuthorized distributor for Switzerland providing sales and service for Hydrotechnik products.
- BIBUS Bulgaria LtdcoreAuthorized distributor for Bulgaria covering the Bulgarian market.
- BIBUS Menos Sp.z.o.o.coreAuthorized distributor for Poland (Gdansk office) providing regional coverage.
- BIBUS SES SRLcoreAuthorized distributor for Romania covering the Romanian market.
- Dipl.-Ing. Volker Beitz GmbHcoreAuthorized distributor in Germany covering Walsrode region.
- ERIKS NordWest GmbHcoreRegional distributor covering Bielefeld area in Germany with regional service center.
- ERIKS SüdWest GmbHcoreRegional distributor covering Stuttgart area in Germany with regional service center.
- PTS Group GmbHcoreAuthorized distributor in Germany covering Dormagen region.
- Hartmut Hesse - Hydraulik GmbH & Co. KGcoreAuthorized distributor covering Wanzleben/Börde region in Germany.
- Hellmut Springer GmbH & Co.coreAuthorized distributor covering Stuhr region in Germany.
- HYDROTECHNIK FRANCE S.A.S.coreCompany subsidiary in France (Europarc, Créteil) covering French market directly with sales and support.
- Hydrotechnik Italia S.r.L.coreCompany subsidiary in Italy (Saronno) covering Italian market directly with sales and support.
- Hydrotechnik UK Ltd.coreCompany subsidiary in UK (Nottingham) covering British market directly with sales and support.
- Hyflexar Schlauch- und Armaturen GmbHcoreAuthorized distributor in Germany covering Düsseldorf region.
- ICS Schneider Messtechnik GmbHcoreAuthorized distributor in Germany covering Bergfelde region.
- LA&Co. d.o.o.coreAuthorized distributor for Slovenia covering the Slovenian market.
- LIPPOLD GmbHcoreAuthorized distributor in Germany covering Hamburg region.
- Lippold Mecklenburg-Vorpommern GmbHcoreAuthorized distributor covering Neubrandenburg and Schwerin regions in Germany.
- Matelco Nucleonic, S.A.coreAuthorized distributor for Spain covering the Spanish market from Cornellà de Llobregat.
- PMC Hydraulics OycoreAuthorized distributor for Finland covering the Finnish market from Vantaa.
- PMC Hydraulics A/ScoreAuthorized distributor for Denmark covering the Danish market from Ballerup.
- R&S Hydrauliek B.V.coreAuthorized distributor for Netherlands covering the Dutch market from Zwijndrecht.
- Rota TeknikcoreAuthorized distributor for Turkey covering the Turkish market from Istanbul.
- Saicipo LDAcoreAuthorized distributor for Portugal covering the Portuguese market from Maia.
- Servi AScoreAuthorized distributor for Norway covering the Norwegian market from Ski.
- Trans-Auto ABcoreAuthorized distributor for Sweden covering the Swedish market from Södertälje.
- WBA World Business AbilitycoreAuthorized distributor for Serbia covering the Serbian market from Stari Trstenik.
- Eriks Deutschland GmbHcoreAuthorized distributor in Germany covering Halle region.
- Fierthbauer GmbHcoreAuthorized distributor in Germany covering Esslingen region.
- Melchers Techexport GmbHcoreAuthorized distributor for Luxembourg covering the Luxembourg market from Bremen.
- Technikert s.r.o.coreAuthorized distributor for Slovakia covering the Slovakian market from Prague.
- Industrievertretungen NeubauercoreAuthorized representative in Germany covering Schönaich region.
- ALC - Allgemeines-Logistik-Center GmbHcoreAuthorized logistics partner in Germany covering Straubing region.
- APA-Kandt s.r.o.coreAuthorized distributor for Czech Republic covering through EXVALOS spol. s r. o. from Lanškroun.
- Hydrotechnik USAcoreCompany subsidiary in USA (Mars, PA) covering North American market directly with sales and support.
- GCC (Gulf Controls Company, LLC)coreAuthorized distributor for USA with offices in Tampa FL (headquarters), Portland OR, and Kent WA.
- Maestranza DieselcoreAuthorized distributor for Chile covering the Chilean market from Santiago.
- Lindos Hydraulics (PTY) Ltd.coreAuthorized distributor for South Africa covering the South African market from Boksburg.
- Hydrotechnik Measurement Technology (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.coreCompany subsidiary in China (Shanghai, Pudong) covering Chinese market directly with sales and support.
- Anda Hydraulics Asia Pte LtdcoreAuthorized partner for measuring systems covering Singapore from Jurong.
- Bibus Malaysia SDN BHDcoreAuthorized distributor for Malaysia covering the Malaysian market from Shah Alam.
- Bibus VietnamcoreAuthorized distributor for Vietnam covering the Vietnamese market from Ho Chi Minh City.
- H.J.FRANKLIN, INC.coreAuthorized distributor for Philippines covering the Philippine market from Las Pinas City.
- Hydroquip Hydraulics Pvt. LtdcoreAuthorized distributor for India covering the Indian market from Bangalore.
- I.H.S International Hydraulic SupplycoreAuthorized distributor for Israel covering the Israeli market from Holon.
- Kilwoo CorporationcoreAuthorized distributor for South Korea covering the Korean market from Seoul.
- META Solution Co., Ltd.coreAuthorized distributor for Thailand covering the Thai market from Bangkok.
- Techmarine Hydraulic & Engineering Pte LtdcoreAuthorized partner for Minimess products covering Singapore from Pioneer Road.
- PT. Tekno Fluida IndonesiacoreAuthorized distributor for Indonesia covering the Indonesian market from Tangerang.
- NAZ GALAXY GROUP SDN. BHD.coreAuthorized distributor for Malaysia covering the Malaysian market from Kemaman.
- TIEN PHONG HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING CORPORATIONcoreAuthorized distributor for Vietnam covering the Vietnamese market from Ho Chi Minh City.
- SANJAY HYDRAULIK PVT. LTD.coreAuthorized distributor for India covering the Indian market from Navi Mumbai.
- Hydraulic Specialists Australia Pty LtdcoreAuthorized distributor for Australia covering the Australian market from Hallam, Victoria.
Scale indicators6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Hydrotechnik competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- WIKA: German-based global leader in industrial measurement of pressure, temperature, force, flow, and level. WIKA is Hydrotechnik's closest direct competitor in pressure/temperature sensors and calibration services for industrial hydraulics and process applications.
- Keller Pressure: Swiss/German manufacturer of pressure sensors and pressure transmitters for industrial and hydraulic applications. Competes directly with HySense® PR-series pressure sensors in industrial and OEM channels.
- BD|SENSORS: German pressure-measurement specialist offering pressure transmitters, probes, and level sensors for hydraulic, process, and test applications. Direct overlap with HySense® pressure portfolio and calibration-service offering.
- ICS Schneider Messtechnik: German measurement technology specialist focused on pressure and force sensors for industrial applications. Direct competitor to HySense® pressure sensors and serves similar hydraulics and test-bench customers.
- ifm Electronic: Germany-headquartered manufacturer of industrial sensors (pressure, flow, temperature) and condition-monitoring solutions widely used in hydraulic and factory automation. Overlaps directly with HySense® sensors and MultiSystem-style diagnostic devices.
- STS Sensor Technik Sirnach: Swiss pressure-measurement manufacturer producing pressure sensors and transmitters for hydraulics and industrial automation. Comparable to HySense® pressure sensors and frequently co-sourced by hydraulics OEMs.
- GHM Messtechnik: German industrial measurement group covering pressure, temperature, flow, and level. Direct German competitor with comparable sensor lines and a calibration/services arm overlapping with Hydrotechnik's DAkkS lab.
Broad incumbents
- Festo: Global pneumatics and automation supplier with growing sensor and condition-monitoring portfolio for industrial applications. Broad incumbent serving factory-automation customers with integrated sensor and software solutions analogous to Hydrotechnik's stack.
- Parker Hannifin: US-based motion and control technologies major serving hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial sensors. Broad incumbent offering integrated measurement products alongside its hydraulic systems, competing for the same industrial customer wallet.
- Bosch Rexroth: Global hydraulics and drive-and-control technology major that supplies sensors, condition monitoring, and test equipment alongside its hydraulic components. Larger, broader incumbent with the scale to bundle measurement technology into OEM hydraulic system sales.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance5 records
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Hydrotechnik leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Hydrotechnik subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
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Frequently asked questions about Hydrotechnik
What does Hydrotechnik do?
Hydrotechnik manufactures and sells industrial measurement technology for hydraulic system diagnostics, monitoring, and condition-based maintenance. The portfolio centers on MINIMESS® measurement points, the HySense® sensor family (pressure, temperature, flow, position, and particle counters), and Multi-series measuring devices (handheld, multi-channel, and stationary), integrated with HYDROcom6/HYDROlink6/HYDROcenter software and backed by a DAkkS-accredited calibration laboratory.
Is Hydrotechnik a public or private company?
Hydrotechnik is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Hydrotechnik founded?
Hydrotechnik was founded in 1960. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Hydrotechnik based?
Hydrotechnik is headquartered in Limburg An Der Lahn, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Hydrotechnik make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales - Measuring Devices are the primary driver. The others are hardware Sales - Sensors, MINIMESS® Product Line, software Licenses and Updates, calibration and Repair Services and custom/Client-Specific Solutions.
Who are Hydrotechnik's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are WIKA, Keller Pressure, BD|SENSORS, ICS Schneider Messtechnik, ifm Electronic, STS Sensor Technik Sirnach and GHM Messtechnik. Broad incumbents are Festo, Parker Hannifin and Bosch Rexroth.
Does Hydrotechnik have an API?
No public API is recorded for Hydrotechnik.
What industry is Hydrotechnik in?
Hydrotechnik's product category is Industrial Hydraulic Measurement Technology. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAGAK, Sensors & Feedback Devices (Pressure, Flow, Position, Encoders, Transducers), with a secondary code of BPABAJAK, Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors). Its NAICS code is 334519 and its SIC code is 3823.