What DOPAG does

DOPAG is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of industrial metering and mixing (dispensing) technology, founded in 1976 and headquartered in Cham, Switzerland. The company designs and produces a comprehensive portfolio of dispensing systems spanning metering components (drum pumps, dispensing valves, metering valves, monitoring and control components, accessories), 1K and 2K metering systems built on all three metering principles (gear, piston, and progressive cavity pumps), dynamic and hybrid mixing systems, and fully automated dispensing cells (standard production cells, stand-alone systems, and custom-engineered solutions). Its products serve industrial production applications including greasing, bonding, sealing, potting, gasketing (notably FIPFG/PU foam gaskets), and composite processing, with named reference customers across automotive and e-mobility, aerospace, wind/renewable energy, household appliances, electronics, filter manufacturing, and medical technology. The technical differentiator is technology-neutral consulting combined with Swiss precision manufacturing, allowing customers to specify the most appropriate pump architecture per application.

DOPAG operates a hardware-led revenue model through direct enterprise sales, complemented by project services (technical center trials, commissioning, maintenance, service contracts, spare parts, and contract manufacturing). Go-to-market combines 13 wholly-owned branches (including regional HQs in the US, Czech Republic, and Sweden) with a network of 35 sales partners covering more than 40 countries, supported by a 24/7 online component portal for self-service component ordering. Pricing is quote-based and configuration-driven, with multi-year service contract cadences. The company employs approximately 350 people globally, is ISO 9001:2015 certified (DEKRA), and operates as part of the HILGER & KERN GROUP conglomerate. Marketing channels include major international exhibitions (JEC World, Automation Expo, FABTECH), application case studies, video content, the 'exact' customer magazine, and a LinkedIn/YouTube presence under the Hilger & Kern Group.

Name

DOPAG

Legal name

DOPAG

Website

https://dopag.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

DOPAG is a Swiss-headquartered, family-owned manufacturer (founded 1976, ~350 employees) of industrial metering and mixing dispensing systems — gear, piston, and progressive cavity pumps plus automated cells — serving automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical technology, wind, filter, and appliance manufacturers across 40+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Dispensing Systems

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Filling & Dosing Equipment (Liquid, Powder, Aseptic) (IMALAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF)

Keywords

• Industrial dispensing systems
• Metering mixing technology
• Automated adhesive dispensing
• Two-component metering
• Precision dispensing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Mannheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metering and Mixing Systems Sales: Sale of industrial dispensing equipment including metering components, pumps, valves, and complete automated dispensing systems. Revenue generated from hardware sales with associated installation, commissioning, and after-sales services.
2. Service and Maintenance: Comprehensive service offerings including trials and material tests in technical centre, commissioning, maintenance and repair, service contracts, spare parts delivery, online services, and contract manufacturing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DOPAG designs and manufactures industrial metering and mixing (dispensing) systems used to apply adhesives, sealants, silicones, lubricants, potting compounds, PU foam gaskets, and composite materials in automated production. Its portfolio spans metering components (pumps, valves, monitoring/control, accessories), 1K and 2K metering systems built on gear, piston, and progressive cavity pump technologies, dynamic mixing systems such as dynamicLine, and standardized or customized automated dispensing cells, all backed by trials, commissioning, maintenance, spare parts, online services, and contract manufacturing.

Product overview

DOPAG is a manufacturer of metering and mixing technology offering a comprehensive portfolio of dispensing systems for industrial production since 1976. The product portfolio consists of three main categories: (1) Metering Components and Pumps including drum pumps, dispensing valves, metering valves, monitoring and control components, and LubriLine accessories; (2) 1K Metering Systems for single-component fluids using gear pumps (coredis, eldodis), piston pumps (vectodis), and progressive cavity pumps (rotordis); (3) 2K Metering Systems for multicomponent materials using gear pumps (compomix, eldomix, evomix DF, gelcomix, gluemix, ladomix, puttymix), piston pumps (coatingmix, economix, silcomix, variomix, vectomix, vectomix TC, volumix), progressive cavity pumps (rotormix), and mixing systems (dynamicLine, Static-dynamic Mixing System); (4) Automated Dispensing Systems including Standard Production Cells, Stand-alone Systems, and Customized Dispensing Technology. All these products are supported by comprehensive services including trials and material testing, commissioning, maintenance, spare parts, online services, and contract manufacturing. DOPAG offers all three metering technologies (gear pumps, piston pumps, and progressive cavity pumps) technology-neutrally, enabling customers to select the most appropriate solution for their specific application.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 1K Metering Systems Single-component (1K) metering systems that dispense adhesives, sealants, silicones, and lubricants in industrial production. Built on three pump technologies (gear, piston, progressive cavity) and supplied technology-neutrally so customers can choose the most appropriate solution for their fluid and process.
• 2K Metering Systems Two-component (2K) metering systems for processing multicomponent media such as adhesives, sealants, potting compounds, and silicones. Available across gear, piston, and progressive cavity pump technologies, including specialized variants such as vectomix TC for thermally conductive materials and volumix for cartridge filling in aircraft production.
• dynamicLine Dynamic Mixing System Dynamic mixing system designed for automated series production of PU foam gaskets, enabling short cycle times, low material consumption, and high process stability for FIPFG (formed-in-place foam gasket) applications. Used by customers such as SAE Schaltanlagenbau Erfurt, Fandis, and Tecnofil.
• Static-dynamic Mixing System Hybrid mixing system that combines static and dynamic mixing elements for polymer processing, providing flexibility to handle a range of viscosities and mix ratios in industrial 2K applications.
• Metering Components and Pumps Industrial drum pumps, dispensing valves, precision metering valves, and monitoring/control components for material supply and accurate dosing in metering processes. The category also includes LubriLine accessories such as mixer tubes and material filters for lubrication and dispensing applications.
• Automated Dispensing Systems Standardized automated production cells for adhesive application, compact stand-alone dosing systems, and custom-built dispensing technology designed for specific automated bonding requirements. Targeted at industrial manufacturers needing turnkey automation rather than individual metering components.
• Volumetric Shot Valve for Lubricants Contactless volumetric shot valve designed for extremely precise and fast dispensing of lubricants, intended for industrial production lines requiring high accuracy and short cycle times.
• DOPAG Drum Change Equipment Drum change equipment range designed to simplify and accelerate routine material-supply changes in production environments, improving efficiency in dosing-system operations.
• DOPAG Service and Lifecycle Support Lifecycle services for DOPAG dosing systems including trials and material tests in the in-house technical centre, on-site commissioning, preventive maintenance and repair, multi-year service contracts, spare-parts supply, remote online support, and contract manufacturing for foam seals and prototypes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Short cycle times and low material consumption achieved with dynamicLine automated production
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HILGER & KERN GROUPparentStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOPAG is part of the HILGER & KERN GROUP, a family-owned industrial group providing metering, mixing, and dispensing technology solutions. The group operates globally with multiple subsidiaries and sales partners.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Scheugenpflug: German-based direct competitor specializing in dosing and dispensing technology for adhesives, sealants, and potting compounds. Closely comparable in product portfolio (1K/2K systems), target customers (automotive, electronics, white goods), and European manufacturing footprint.
• bdtronic: German specialist in dispensing and impregnation technology for automotive, electronics, and white goods applications. Directly comparable as a 2K metering systems provider serving overlapping customers and use cases such as bonding, sealing, and potting.
• ViscoTec: German manufacturer of dosing and dispensing systems for low- to high-viscosity fluids, serving automotive, aerospace, electronics, and medical technology. Directly comparable in 1K/2K precision metering technology and vertical segmentation.
• RAMPF Group: German family-owned group offering dispensing technology alongside polyurethane and epoxy systems, including mixing and dosing equipment for sealing and gasketing applications. Closely comparable product overlap in FIPFG foam gasketing and 2K metering.

Broad incumbents

• Nordson Corporation: US-listed global leader in precision dispensing and adhesive equipment across multiple industries including electronics, packaging, and automotive. Comparable in 2K/1K dispensing systems but operates at vastly greater scale and breadth than DOPAG.
• Graco Inc. US-listed global manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, including pumps, valves, and dispensing systems for industrial and process applications. Comparable in metering pumps, valves, and fluid management technology serving industrial manufacturers.
• Parker Hannifin: US-listed global leader in motion and control technologies, including fluid power valves, fittings, and dispensing components. Overlaps with DOPAG in industrial fluid handling and metering components across automotive and industrial markets.
• ITW (Illinois Tool Works): US-listed diversified industrial manufacturer with significant exposure to adhesives, sealants, and coating equipment through its Polymers & Fluids segment. Comparable in industrial dispensing end markets but with much broader portfolio.
• Henkel (Adhesive Technologies / Equipment): Global leader in industrial adhesives and sealants that also offers application and dispensing equipment solutions for automotive, packaging, and electronics. Comparable in serving overlapping end customers requiring precision adhesive dispensing.

Emerging players

• Watson-Marlow (Spirax-Sarco): UK-based manufacturer of peristaltic pumps and fluid path solutions used in industrial dispensing, processing, and metering. Comparable in fluid metering technology for industrial applications, though focused more on bioprocessing and process industries than DOPAG's bonding/foaming niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DOPAGCHAM
• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/company/dopag-%E2%80%93-metering-mixing-and-dispensing-technology
• Instagraminstagram.com/hilgerkerngroup

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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