Vetter

What Vetter does

Vetter GmbH is a German manufacturer of pneumatic rescue equipment and inflatable shelters, headquartered in Zülpich and in continuous operation since 1964. The company designs and builds a broad product portfolio including high-pressure lifting bags (C-Tec and S.Tec 12-bar systems), safety cushions certified to DIN 14151-3, multi-purpose rescue tools such as the AIRSHORE ART Attack, magnetic and pipe-based leak-sealing systems (MagnaSeal, leak-sealing lances, pipe sealing and test sealing bags), pneumatic medical and decontamination shelters, and a recently introduced E-Vehicle Isolation System for extinguishing electric-vehicle battery fires. Its underlying technology relies on proprietary pneumatic architectures with patents such as the self-adhesive MagnaSeal magnetic sealing patch and a detachable obstacle-free tent floor.

The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IDEX Corporation, acquired in 2004 and operating as a business unit within the IDEX Fire & Safety division alongside sister brands LUKAS, Hale, Akron Brass, Godiva, and Class 1 Electronics. Vetter serves three primary customer segments — fire brigades, emergency medical services, and industrial/HazMat operators — across global markets through an exclusive network of specialist dealers, technical customer advisors, and service centers rather than direct e-commerce. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales, recurring DGUV-mandated inspection services, and paid training delivered through the Vetter Training Academy in Zülpich, with pricing not publicly disclosed and quote-based on specialized rescue equipment.

Name

Vetter

Legal name

Vetter GmbH

Website

https://vetter.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Vetter GmbH is a German manufacturer of pneumatic rescue equipment and inflatable shelters serving fire brigades, emergency medical services, and industrial HazMat operators worldwide through specialist dealers, operating as a unit of IDEX Corporation's Fire & Safety division.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Zülpich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pneumatic Rescue Equipment Sales: Sale of pneumatic rescue equipment including lifting bags, safety cushions, leak sealing products, and accessories. One-time hardware purchases with accessories and replacement parts.
2. Inspection Services: Regular equipment inspection services mandated by German Statutory Accident Insurance (DGUV). Customers register products for scheduled inspections.
3. Training Academy: Training courses for rescue personnel on proper use and inspection of equipment. Includes theoretical and practical training sessions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Vetter GmbH manufactures pneumatic rescue and industrial equipment, including high-pressure lifting bags (C-Tec, S.Tec, Mini, Ultra Flat), safety cushions, hazardous-material leak sealing systems, and inflatable medical and decontamination tents. Products are sold to fire brigades, medical services, airports, and industrial customers worldwide through a specialist dealer network, complemented by inspection and training services.

Product overview

Vetter GmbH is a manufacturer of emergency pneumatics products for fire brigades, rescue services, and industrial applications. The product portfolio consists of pneumatic rescue equipment (including C-Tec, S.Tec, and Mini Lifting Bags series; Safety Cushions; Airshore tools; Rapid Response Kits), hazardous material containment solutions (Magnaseal, Leak Sealing Lance, Pipe Sealing Bags, Test Sealing Bags, Bypass Bags, Collection Containers/Tubs), industrial pipeline maintenance products (Flexible/Lateral Packers, Pipe Sealing Sleeves, Cone Bags), and pneumatic shelters and decontamination systems (Medical Shelter MT-Line, Universal/Decon Shelters, Compact Showers, PPE Changing Tents). The company also offers specialized E-Vehicle Isolation Systems for electric vehicle fire recovery. Services include equipment inspection and training academy programs. All products are manufactured in Germany (Zülpich) and distributed globally through a dealer network, with the company operating as a unit of IDEX Corporation since 2004.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Emergency Pneumatics: A brand within IDEX Fire & Safety focused on pneumatic rescue equipment and tents

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IDEX CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Vetter GmbH is a business unit of IDEX Corporation, acquired in 2004. IDEX is an American company founded in 1988 with over $2 billion in sales, focusing on technical products. Vetter operates within IDEX Fire & Safety division alongside other rescue equipment brands including LUKAS, Hale, Akron Brass, and others.
• Henkel KGaAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Henkel KGaA in Düsseldorf to develop intelligent sealing hose system for complicated pipe leaks.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Paratech: US-based manufacturer of pneumatic rescue struts, lifting bags and shoring equipment for fire, rescue and military applications. Paratech is Vetter's closest North American competitor in pneumatic lifting and shares overlapping end customers in technical rescue.
• MFC International: US manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic lifting bags, air cushions and high-pressure rescue tools for fire departments and emergency services. MFC is a focused independent peer competing against Vetter in the same pneumatic-lift category worldwide.
• Resqtec: Netherlands-based specialist in pneumatic lifting cushions, leak sealing equipment and rescue tools. Resqtec targets the same municipal and industrial fire/rescue customers as Vetter with a comparable pneumatic product architecture.
• Weber-Hydraulik (Weber Rescue): Austrian/German manufacturer of hydraulic rescue tools and systems for fire brigades and emergency services. Weber-Rescue directly competes with Vetter in the European municipal rescue market and is part of the broader Weber-Hydraulik industrial group.
• Hurst Jaws of Life: US heritage brand of hydraulic rescue tools (spreaders, cutters, rams) and a sister company within IDEX Fire & Safety. Hurst and Vetter sell overlapping rescue equipment portfolios to fire departments through shared North American and global dealer channels.
• Hale Products: US manufacturer of fire pumps, foam systems and Class 1 electronics for fire apparatus, part of IDEX Fire & Safety. Hale serves the same municipal fire-truck OEMs and end customers that buy Vetter lifting bags, enabling cross-sell within the shared IDEX platform.
• Akron Brass: US manufacturer of monitors, nozzles and firefighting hardware for municipal and industrial fire services, part of IDEX Fire & Safety alongside Vetter. Akron Brass shares the same dealer relationships and end customers, particularly in North America.
• Godiva Fire Pumps: UK manufacturer of fire pumps and firefighting equipment for municipal and industrial customers, and a sister brand within IDEX Fire & Safety. Godiva shares Vetter's focus on European fire services and contributes to IDEX's combined rescue-and-pumping portfolio.
• Holmatro: Dutch-headquartered manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic rescue tools including lifting bags, cutters and spreaders. Holmatro is Vetter's closest independent competitor, serving the same European fire and rescue market with overlapping product portfolios and dealer channels.
• LUKAS Hydraulik: German maker of hydraulic rescue equipment (cutters, spreaders, rams) and a direct sister brand within IDEX Fire & Safety. LUKAS and Vetter both supply fire brigades worldwide through the IDEX dealer network with complementary mechanical and pneumatic rescue solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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