Alfons Haar Maschinenbau

What Alfons Haar Maschinenbau does

Alfons Haar Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held, family-owned German industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1949 and headquartered in Hamburg. The company operates two distinct business lines: (1) equipment and systems for the transfer and logistics of liquid fuels, liquefied gases, chemicals and dry-bulk powders — spanning tank-truck metering systems, pumps, valves, electronic control systems, aviation and marine refuelling units, and military/defence fuelling equipment; and (2) canmaking machinery and tooling for the metal-packaging industry, including CNC sheet-feed presses, draw-redraw (DRD) and draw-and-wall-ironing (DWI) lines, and cap/closure lining machinery. It serves industrial customers across fuel distribution, civil aviation, defence, LPG/cryogenic gas logistics, and metal packaging in more than 35 countries.

The core technology is mechatronic — merging mechanical engineering with proprietary electronics and control software developed and manufactured in-house. Notable proprietary systems include the PreciCONTROL centralized tank-truck delivery control system, PreciFUEL aircraft refuelling architecture (X-Master controller, PreciBUS backbone and decentralized PreciNODE I/O), PreciGAS LPG/rDME metering (PTB-approved 16:1 turndown venturi meters), PreciCRYO cryogenic metering, and the ATEX-certified WiPIT wireless remote control. Products conform to regulated standards including ATEX (Directive 2014/34/EU), MID, EN 13922/13616 overfill prevention, and the open EN 15969 FTL communication protocol, and the company holds DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certification. It also holds a patent on a "Touchless Cup Transport" mechanism used in canmaking.

The business model is B2B capital-equipment sales: manufacture and sale of machinery and complete systems (hardware sales / one-time equipment purchases), complemented by recurring aftermarket spare parts and a global maintenance and installation service network, plus a B2B webshop (shop.alfons-haar.de) for registered customers. Go-to-market is primarily direct enterprise field sales executed through a network of 16 wholly-owned subsidiaries and offices across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and Australia. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company remains under third-generation family management (Thomas Haar, Bastian Haar), with no external venture, private-equity or institutional ownership indicated.

Name

Alfons Haar Maschinenbau

Legal name

Alfons Haar Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://alfons-haar.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Alfons Haar Maschinenbau is a family-owned German manufacturer of fuel-transport, liquefied-gas and refuelling equipment and canmaking machinery, serving fuel distributors, aviation, defence, LPG/cryogenic logistics and metal-packaging customers across more than 35 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Canmaking Machinery and Tools: Manufacturing and sale of specialized machinery including sheet feed presses, tooling for cans, lids, and closures. Equipment ranges from 15t to 125t presses for metal packaging production.
2. Fuel Transport Equipment and Systems: Complete systems for liquid fuel, liquefied gas, and bulk transport including metering systems, pumps, valves, electronic controls, and accessories for tank trucks and refueling applications.
3. Aftermarket Parts and Service: Spare parts, replacement components, and technical support services through webshop and direct service teams. Global maintenance and installation service network.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Alfons Haar Maschinenbau manufactures and sells industrial machinery and mechatronic systems in two business segments: (1) Canmaking Machinery and Tools for the metal packaging industry, including CNC sheet feed presses, Draw Redraw (DRD) and Draw and Wall Ironing (DWI) lines, and tooling for cans, lids, and closures; and (2) Liquid Fuel, Liquid Gas and Silo Goods Transfer systems, including tank truck metering and electronic control systems (PreciCONTROL, PreciFUEL, PreciGAS, PreciCRYO), aircraft, helicopter, ship and military refueling equipment, compressors, valves, hose reels, and related accessories.

Product overview

Alfons Haar Maschinenbau is a German industrial equipment manufacturer offering two core product lines: (1) Canmaking Machinery and Tools for metal packaging production, including Sheet Feed Presses, Draw Redraw (DRD) systems, DWI Draw and Wall Ironing lines, and PVC Free Compound Application equipment; and (2) Liquid Fuel, Liquid Gas and Bulk Transfer systems, comprising Fuel Tank Truck Equipment with PreciCONTROL electronic systems and metering solutions, PreciGAS for LPG/rDME metering, PreciCRYO for cryogenic liquids, Compressors for dry bulk transport, and Modulized Refueling Equipment including PreciFUEL aircraft refueling systems, ship-based Helicopter Refueling Systems (HRS), and military refueling solutions. The product portfolio is characterized by mechatronic solutions combining mechanical and electronic technology, with proprietary PreciBUS/PreciNODE distributed architecture and X-Master controller systems. The company operates globally with subsidiaries in 16 countries and holds ISO 9001:2015 and ATEX certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Canmaking Machinery and Tools
• Sheet Feed Presses (AF/DF feeders) CNC-controlled sheet feed presses (AF and DF feeders) with linear motor driven gripper feed for redraw and trim operations in can manufacturing, capable of up to 750 cans per minute and changeover times under 3 hours.
• Draw Redraw (DRD) Lines Draw Redraw lines for producing drawn and trimmed cans and redrawn and trimmed cans, processing steel coated with tin or chrome and aluminum from 0.11mm to 0.4mm at up to 750 cans per minute.
• DWI Draw and Wall Ironing Cuppers and tooling for metal bottle and aerosol can production with necked-in tops, delivered in cooperation with partners for complete lines including ironing, necking, and threading.
• PVC-Free Compound Application (TPE Lining) Lining machines for caps and closures using ThermoPlastic (TPE) compounds as PVC-free alternatives in metal packaging production.
• Liquid Fuel, Liquid Gas and Silo Goods Transfer Systems Complete equipment portfolio for the transport and transfer of fuels, liquefied gases, chemicals, and powder, including tank truck equipment, aviation and military refueling systems, and dry bulk compressors.
• Fuel Tank Truck Equipment Complete systems for fuel tank trucks including electronic systems, metering systems, pumps, additive injectors, hose reels, and tank accessories.
• PreciCONTROL System Solution Centralized control system solution for fuel tank truck delivery systems, managing valves, pumps, metering, interlock, fuel flow, filter water separator status, tank level gauging, and chassis interfacing.
• WiPIT Wireless Remote Control ATEX-certified wireless remote control for PreciCONTROL fuel and LPG tanker delivery systems, with OLED display, hands-free arm-worn operation, motion detection, and full delivery control including automated line changes.
• OPS Overfill Prevention System Overfill prevention systems for fuel tankers compliant with EN 13922 for mobile tanks and EN 13616 for static tanks, used during loading operations.
• PreciMA PD Meter-Based Delivery System Positive displacement (PD) meter-based wet and dry hose bulk delivery system for fuel tanker applications.
• PreciTURBO Turbine Metering System Turbine metering system for fuel delivery applications in tank truck operations.
• PreciPURE Turbine Metering System with Integrated Pump Turbine metering system with integrated pump for compact fuel delivery installations.
• PreciGAS LPG and rDME Metering System Integral metering solution for LPG and rDME tanker trucks, featuring PTB type approved venturi meters with 16:1 flow rate turndown, ATEX approval, and models covering 25-1000 l/min flow rates.
• ALUette LPG Hose Reel Stainless steel hose reel series for LPG and rDME applications, pressure class PN40, available with integrated monitoring option.
• GPBV LPG and rDME Bottom Valve Stainless steel bottom valve for LPG and rDME applications, offering 50% less pressure drop than conventional valves and available with integrated motion sensor.
• PreciCRYO Cryogenic Metering System Tanker system for safe and reliable automated delivery of low-temperature and cryogenic liquid gases including LCO2, LIN, LOX, LAR, LNG, and LBM, using special algorithms to enable fully automated applications.
• Compressors for Dry Bulk and Liquid Transport (Cmax / Vmax) Compressor systems for dry bulk and liquid transport including Cmax2 (dry screw, up to 620 m3/h), Cmax3 (dry screw, up to 1100 m3/h), Cmax3 Pack, and Vmax dry vane compressors for liquids (up to 200 m3/h).
• Modularized Refueling Equipment Modular refueling solutions including PreciFUEL controller technology, aircraft refueling units, ship-based refueling systems, and military fueling equipment for aviation and defense customers.
• PreciFUEL System Solution Advanced aircraft refueling system featuring an X-Master controller, PreciBUS architecture, decentralized PreciNODE I/O interfaces, FTL connectivity, energy management, and automated operations. Generation 5 controller is available.
• ARU C Series Aircraft Refueling Units Mobile aircraft refueling units (ARU C 1200/2400) integrating the PreciFUEL system in a modular design for refueller and hydrant vehicle applications, with standard maximum flow rates of 600, 1200, and 2400 l/min.
• HRS Helicopter Refueling System Modular helicopter refueling system for ship-based operations with ATEX approvals, covering classes S (100-205 l/min), M (250-500 l/min), M2 (405-620 l/min), L (740-940 l/min), XL (1180-2360 l/min), including HIFR inflight refueling capability.
• BRS Boat Refueling System Modular system for refueling boats, water toys, and fuel cans on ships, ATEX/IECEx certified, self-service capable, with capacity of approximately 70 l/min.
• Tactical Aircraft Refueller (ARU 1350) and Close Support Tanker (CST) Military tactical aircraft refueling system (ARU 1350) and Close Support Tanker pump and measuring system (PMA 1350) for deployment from tank vehicles.
• KPA400 Combat Tank Refueling System Military combat tank refueling system (KPA400) for on-ground refueling operations.
• Drone Refueling System Systems for measured refueling and defueling of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in stationary and mobile versions, supporting open line and pressure refueling, tank monitoring, and overfill protection.
• MTS-KPA Tank Container System Tank container system with self-sufficient fuel pump and measuring system (MTS-KPA), compliant with ISO container standards, ADR transport regulations, and MID for legal sales.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 20% capacity upgrade by replacing AF by DF-feeders for can production lines
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature8 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Soudronic AG: Swiss manufacturer of resistance welding machinery and complete canmaking production lines. Competes directly with Alfons Haar in metal packaging machinery, particularly in body makers, welders, and related equipment for food and aerosol cans.
• CFT Group: Italian supplier of complete canmaking production lines and packaging equipment for food cans, aerosols, and ends. Directly comparable in canmaking press technology, drawn-and-ironed can production, and metal packaging machinery segments.
• Beta Fueling Systems: Netherlands-based supplier of aviation and military refueling systems, including hydrant dispensers and refuelers. Directly competes with Alfons Haar's PreciFUEL-based ARU C series and helicopter refueling systems for civil and defense aviation markets.
• Franklin Fueling Systems: US-based manufacturer of fuel management systems, tank monitoring, and fuel dispensing equipment. Competes with Alfons Haar in fuel tank truck equipment, electronic metering, and tank gauging for fuel distribution operators.
• Titan Aviation: US-based supplier of aviation refueling and defueling equipment, hydrant carts, and mobile refuelers. Directly comparable to Alfons Haar's aircraft refueling units (ARU C 1200/2400) and modularized refueling equipment for civil aviation markets.
• Elaflex: Hamburg-based manufacturer of hoses, fittings, and expansion joints for petroleum, chemical, and LPG transport. Direct overlap with Alfons Haar's ALUette hose reels and bottom valve product families for fuel tanker applications.
• Schuler AG: German press manufacturer (now part of ANDRITZ Group) producing metal-forming presses including canmaking and DRD equipment. Directly comparable in sheet feed press technology, draw-redraw lines, and tooling for the metal packaging industry served by Alfons Haar.

Broad incumbents

• Endress+Hauser: German-based global leader in industrial process measurement instrumentation, including flow, level, and pressure meters for fuel, gas, and chemical applications. Competes with Alfons Haar's PreciGAS, PreciTURBO, and PreciMA metering systems, though at significantly broader scale and across many industries.
• Dover Fueling Solutions: Parent of Tokheim and Wayne Fueling Systems, supplying fuel dispensers, payment systems, and tank truck equipment globally. Overlaps with Alfons Haar's PreciCONTROL, PreciTURBO, and PreciMA product lines in fuel transport metering and electronics, but at much greater scale.
• Gilbarco Veeder-Root: US-based fuel management solutions provider offering tank truck meters, fuel dispensers, and tank gauging systems. Competes with Alfons Haar in fuel transport metering and electronic control systems for fleet operations across global markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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