Name

Purem

Legal name

Purem GmbH

Website

https://purem.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Exhaust & Emission Control Systems

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (33631), Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Passenger Vehicle Exhaust & Emissions Control Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental & Emissions Control Catalysts (DeNOx/DeSOx/DOC/CO Oxidation) (IMAEAIAC), Solvent/Sorbent/Catalyst Materials & Capture Equipment Manufacturing (Absorbers, Strippers, Heat Exchangers) (EUAAALAJ), Aftermarket Exhaust & Emissions Components Manufacturing (Mufflers/Catalysts/DPF/EGR) (IMACANAE)

Keywords

• Automotive exhaust systems
• Emission control components
• Vehicle acoustic solutions
• Hydrogen fuel cell components
• Commercial vehicle parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Esslingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Exhaust System OEM Sales: Purem by Eberspächer generates revenue through direct OEM supplier relationships with automotive manufacturers for exhaust emission control systems, acoustic solutions, and components. Revenue is derived from long-term supply contracts with major global vehicle manufacturers for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles across approximately 40 production locations worldwide.
2. Component Sales: Sales of individual components including catalysts, particulate filters, mufflers, valves, sensors, and specialized hardware to OEM customers. Components are tailored to specific vehicle platforms and emission requirements.
3. Fuel Cell Components: Balance of Plant components for hydrogen fuel cell systems including valves, water separators, compressors, and recirculation blowers sold to fuel cell system manufacturers and vehicle OEMs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Purem by Eberspärcher manufactures and supplies exhaust emission control systems (catalytic converters, particulate filters, SCR systems, complete exhaust assemblies) and acoustic/muffler solutions to global passenger car and commercial vehicle OEMs. The portfolio is expanding into hydrogen fuel cell Balance of Plant components, steel battery housings for electric vehicles, and Direct Air Capture modules for CO2 removal.

Product overview

Purem by Eberspächer is an automotive supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of exhaust emission control systems and acoustic solutions for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. The core product lines include catalytic converters, particulate filters, and SCR systems for traditional combustion engines, complemented by innovative solutions for alternative propulsion: steel battery housings for electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell components (valves, water separators, recirculation blowers, compressors, silencers), and Direct Air Capture technology for CO2 removal. The company provides complete value chain services from consulting and R&D through testing and production, serving customers from development centers and production facilities in Europe, Asia, and America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exhaust Emission Control Systems Exhaust gas purification and aftertreatment systems for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, including catalytic converters, particulate filters, and SCR systems designed to reduce harmful emissions and comply with EU7, EPA, CARB, China VI, and Bharat Stage VI standards.
• Acoustic Solutions / Silencers Noise reduction and acoustic damping solutions for vehicles that minimize engine and road noise while meeting stringent noise legislation requirements.
• Steel Battery Housings Robust steel battery housings for electric and hybrid vehicles providing crash protection, corrosion resistance, and thermal management, reducing material costs and CO2 emissions by up to 50 percent.
• Direct Air Capture (DAC) Modules Modular CO2 capture technology that extracts carbon dioxide directly from ambient air using solid sorbents, designed for scalability in high-volume manufacturing for climate protection applications.
• Cathode Isolation Valve (CIV) Fuel cell component that ensures reliable sealing of the cathode air path during shutdown phases, suitable for systems up to 400 kW with optional cold-start pre-heating capability.
• Gas Control Valve (GCV) Valve component for hydrogen fuel cell systems extending the portfolio from combustion engine expertise.
• Water Separators Advanced water separator solutions for fuel cell cathode air systems that ensure efficient water management with >90 percent separation efficiency and continuous condensate removal.
• Hydrogen Recirculation Blowers (HRB) Jointly developed with Eberspärcher Vairex, these blowers recirculate unused hydrogen back into the supply path, increasing fuel utilization and system efficiency >90 percent, available in side-channel and radial compressor variants.
• Regenerative Compressors Oil-free cathode air compressors for fuel cell applications offering high system efficiency, compact design, and consistent flow throughout compressor life with BLDC motors.
• Fuel Cell Silencers Silencer solutions for air intake and exhaust systems in fuel cell applications providing broadband noise reduction with multi-Helmholtz design for optimal acoustic performance.
• Hydrogen Engine Exhaust Aftertreatment Exhaust gas purification systems for hydrogen combustion engines that treat nitrogen oxides through catalytic selective reduction, used in commercial vehicles, off-road, and stationary applications.
• Heavy Duty Truck Exhaust Systems Exhaust emission control systems for heavy-duty trucks used in construction sites and freight transport, meeting EU7, EPA Tier 3, and China VI standards.
• Medium Duty Truck Exhaust Systems Exhaust systems for distribution vehicles with up to eight liters of piston-swept volume, complying with strictest emissions and noise legislation.
• Bus Exhaust Systems Emission control systems designed for city buses and coaches with chassis-specific configurations to minimize urban traffic impact.
• Off-Road Vehicle Exhaust Systems High-efficiency exhaust emission conversion systems for agricultural, forestry, and construction site vehicles requiring high power output.
• Hybrid Vehicle Exhaust Systems Exhaust systems for plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and full hybrid vehicles with technologies maintaining optimal temperature during electric-only driving modes.
• Gasoline Engine Exhaust Systems Catalytic converters and particulate filters for gasoline-powered vehicles including mild hybrids with 48V onboard voltage, featuring Pre-Heating systems for reduced cold-start emissions.
• Diesel Engine Exhaust Systems High-efficiency diesel exhaust aftertreatment with AdBlue mixing systems achieving minimal nitrogen oxide emissions, compatible with conventional and mild hybrid configurations.
• Consulting and Project Management Individual consulting and project management services including customer requirement evaluation, reliable project planning, and interdisciplinary team coordination.
• Research and Development Services Custom research and development combining virtual calculations and classical methods with simultaneous engineering approaches to shorten development times.
• Testing and Validation Services Comprehensive testing including durability runs, resonance tests, vibration and stress analyses, emissions and acoustic measurements, and customer-specific special tests at test centers in Esslingen, Novi, and Shanghai.
• Prototype and Small Series Manufacturing Customer-specific component design and flexible manufacturing processes for individual requirements and small production runs with high delivery reliability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% material cost reduction for steel battery housings
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and operational.

• TopsoestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership focused on hydrogen applications. Topsoe and Purem by Eberspächer are shaping the future of hydrogen technology through this collaboration, combining expertise for scalable hydrogen production, storage, and transportation solutions.
• AMBARtecstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for hydrogen technology development. AMBARtec partnership with Purem by Eberspächer contributes to the advancement of hydrogen applications and clean mobility solutions.
• Eberspächer VairexcoreTechnology or IntegrationJoint development of hydrogen recirculation blowers (HRB) and regenerative compressors for fuel cell systems. Eberspächer Vairex provides air compressor technology expertise while Purem contributes fuel cell system integration knowledge.
• Zhongfu TechnologyoperationalTechnology or IntegrationManufacturing joint venture partnership in Shanghai, China for production operations serving the Asia-Pacific market.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Direct peers

• Faurecia (FORVIA): World's largest automotive exhaust and emissions control supplier through FORVIA's Clean Mobility division, directly competing with Purem across passenger car and commercial vehicle platforms globally. FORVIA also has an active hydrogen fuel cell BoP program, mirroring Purem's portfolio extension.
• Tenneco (DRiV): Tenneco's DRiV aftermarket and OE ride performance business is one of the world's largest suppliers of exhaust, emissions and acoustic systems, directly comparable to Purem's core product portfolio. Tenneco was taken private by Apollo, similar to a potential PE-style ownership path for Purem.
• Bosal: Belgian-headquartered Tier-1 supplier of complete exhaust systems, catalytic converters, mufflers and emissions components for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, with European production footprint that directly overlaps with Purem's customer base.
• Yutaka Gosei: Japanese Tier-1 exhaust system and emissions component supplier, comparable in scope to Purem on the passenger and commercial vehicle side. Operates a global manufacturing network similar in logic to Purem's 40-site model, and a key competitor for Japanese OEM platform contracts.
• Futaba Industrial: Japanese automotive supplier of exhaust systems, catalytic converters and EV battery housings. Futaba's combined ICE exhaust and battery housing portfolio closely mirrors Purem's transition strategy from exhaust into EV structural components.
• Dinex: European specialist in heavy-duty exhaust and emissions aftertreatment systems for trucks, buses and off-road vehicles. Closely comparable to Purem's commercial vehicle and off-road product lines, particularly on SCR, AdBlue dosing and EU7-class systems.

Broad incumbents

• Benteler International: Large Austrian Tier-1 supplier of steel and aluminum automotive components including chassis, structural parts and battery housings. Comparable to Purem on steel battery housing manufacturing and global OEM supply, though broader in product scope than Purem's exhaust focus.
• Magna International: One of the world's largest diversified automotive suppliers with active programs in battery enclosures, eDrive systems and complete vehicle manufacturing. Comparable to Purem on EV battery housing products and on global Tier-1 platform supply economics, though much broader in scope.
• Continental (Powertrain / Emitec): Continental supplies exhaust gas sensors, aftertreatment components and broader powertrain electronics, overlapping with Purem on emissions-related hardware. As a much larger incumbent with deep OEM relationships, Continental is a relevant benchmark for the scale and R&D depth Purem must match in emissions electronics.

Emerging players

• AP Emissions Technologies: US-focused aftermarket manufacturer of exhaust and emissions components. Comparable to the aftermarket portion of Purem's product range and a useful reference for the North American replacement-cycle dynamics that supplement Purem's predominantly OE business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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