Postberg+Co.

What Postberg+Co. does

Postberg+Co. GmbH is a privately held German engineering firm headquartered in Kassel that designs and supplies modular measurement systems, efficiency consulting, and combined heat-and-power compressed air plants for industrial customers. The company's core technology is a modular compressed air instrumentation platform (messSYSTEM) built on a calorimetric flow measurement principle, comprising proprietary Messpunktschnittstellen (MPS) measurement point interfaces, patented PBCOmpac flanges developed with TÜV Nord, and Wechselarmatur changeover fittings that allow sensors to be inserted and removed under process pressure without interrupting production. Sensors (SD-Sensor, BS-Sensor, Taupunktspiegel dew point mirror), the MultiController monitoring device, the Air-Saver timed valve system, and the PB+CO Controller efficiency-monitoring unit integrate with customer energy-management systems via M-Bus, MODBus, and IO-Link industrial protocols.

The commercial offering combines hardware with a structured consulting stack — basisCHECK, messCHECK, analyseCHECK, grundlastCHECK, etaCHECK, and netzCHECK — plus the SIMUlyse simulation software and recurring training seminars (in-person and online via MS Teams). The company has also branched into the Druckluft-Wärme-Kraftwerk (DWKW) product line, including the RotoNova TGA 320, which generates compressed air and usable heat (up to 95%) from natural gas, biogas, or hydrogen. Reported customer outcomes include up to 50% compressed-air energy reduction and up to €75,000 in annual electricity savings per customer, with cumulative savings potential cited at 8.5 TWh/year and 3.6 megatons of CO2 reduction across the customer base.

Postberg+Co. is founder/management-owned, led by Managing Directors Dipl.-Ing. Peter Otto (a publicly positioned Druckluft-Experte and author of the Druckluft-Effizienz-Handbuch) and Dipl.-Volksw. Martin Bartolovic. Revenue derives from capital equipment sales, efficiency consulting engagements, calibration services (Kalibrierservice, DKD/ÖKD-traceable), installation (montageSERVICE), and training seminars. The company is DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certified (TÜV PROFiCERT) and operates primarily in the DACH region, with a regional sales partner (Ing. Christian Gerl) extending reach into Austria, Slovenia, and Hungary. Two publicly funded research projects — SCIENTIA (2021) and D2R2 (2024) — position the firm at the intersection of compressed-air engineering and emerging AI/IoT-based optimization, though these remain R&D-stage rather than commercialized product lines.

Name

Postberg+Co.

Legal name

Postberg+Co. GmbH

Website

https://postberg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Postberg+Co. GmbH is a German engineering firm that designs modular compressed-air measurement systems, efficiency-consulting services, and combined heat-and-power compressed-air plants for industrial customers in the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Compressed Air Measurement Equipment

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK)

Keywords

• Compressed air measurement
• Industrial efficiency consulting
• Flow measurement systems
• Leakage detection services
• Energy management solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Kassel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Postberg+Co. designs and manufactures modular measurement systems (messSYSTEM) based on calorimetric principles for monitoring flow, consumption, leakage, pressure, dew point, and temperature in industrial compressed air networks. The company complements its proprietary sensors, process interfaces (Wechselarmatur), flanges (PBCOmpac), and controllers (MultiController, PB+CO Controller) with a portfolio of efficiency consulting services (basisCHECK, messCHECK, analyseCHECK, grundlastCHECK, etaCHECK, netzCHECK) and compressed-air heat and power plants (DWKW / RotoNova TGA 320) for industrial customers.

Product overview

Postberg+Co. offers a comprehensive portfolio of compressed air measurement technology products and efficiency services for industrial applications. The core offering includes modular measurement systems (messSYSTEM) with calorimetric sensors (SD-Sensor, BS-Sensor) for flow, consumption, and quality monitoring, supported by process interfaces like Wechselarmatur changeover valves and Messpunktschnittstellen (MPS). The company provides consulting services including analysis modules (basisCHECK, messCHECK, analyseCHECK, grundlastCHECK, etaCHECK, netzCHECK) for systematic compressed air system optimization, complemented by simulation software (SIMUlyse). Additional products include MultiController for multi-parameter monitoring, Taupunktspiegel dew point sensors, Air-Saver valves, PB+CO Controller efficiency monitoring, and PBCOmpac flanges. The company also offers compressed air heat and power plants (Druckluft-Wärme-Kraftwerk/DWKW) including RotoNova TGA 320. Services include calibration (Kalibrierservice), installation (montageSERVICE), and training seminars (Druckluft-Effizienz-Seminare, Online Seminare). Products support integration via M-Bus, MODBus, and IO-Link industrial bus systems for connection to energy management systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• messSYSTEM (Modular Measurement System) Modular measurement system for flow and consumption measurement using the calorimetric measurement principle, comprising measurement point interfaces (MPS), applicators, and sensor units for data acquisition in compressed air systems; targeted at industrial compressed air operators.
• Wechselarmatur (Changeover Valve) Patented process interface enabling sensor insertion and removal under process pressure without pipeline interruption; available in pressure ratings PN16, PN40, PN100, and PN250 in materials including stainless steel, aluminum, and PVDF.
• Messpunktschnittstellen (MPS) Measurement point interfaces that connect sensors to processes with 0.05mm manufacturing tolerance, providing the foundation for accurate and reproducible measurements in compressed air systems.
• PBCOmpac Flansch (PBCOmpac Flange) Patented flange system developed with TÜV Nord for connecting measurement technology, meeting the European Pressure Equipment Directive with CE marking; offered as an OEM component.
• MultiController Measurement device for continuous monitoring of humidity, pressure, flow, and temperature at defined measurement points, supporting up to four sensors via changeover valves.
• PB+CO Controller Monitoring device measuring actual energy consumption of compressed air systems with comparison of actual vs. target efficiency, supporting ISO 50001 energy management.
• SD-Sensor / BS-Sensor (Calorimetric Flow Sensors) Calorimetric flow sensors for compressed air flow measurement; SD-Sensor covers 0.53–160 m/s in various pipe sizes, while BS-Sensor provides extended high-range measurement capability.
• Taupunktspiegel (Dew Point Mirror) High-precision dew point measurement using chilled mirror technology with ±2 °C accuracy for moisture monitoring in compressed air systems.
• Air-Saver Time-controlled valve system that isolates compressed air supply from consumers during production downtime, combined with a compressed air meter for leakage monitoring.
• Druckluft-Wärme-Kraftwerk (DWKW) / RotoNova TGA 320 Compressed air heat and power plant (CHP) generating heat (up to 95%) and compressed air from natural gas, biogas, or hydrogen; flagship model RotoNova TGA 320 offered for industrial users.
• SIMUlyse Simulation software for analyzing compressor system efficiency, modeling control functions, specific operating behavior, and changing demand requirements to optimize compressed air generation.
• basisCHECK (Coarse Analysis) Initial analysis via web meeting to identify theoretical energy savings potential in compressed air generation, distribution, and usage.
• messCHECK (Temporary Measurement) Measurement packages for short and long-term measurements to determine compressor efficiency, consumption volume measurement, and quality control.
• analyseCHECK (Detailed Analysis) Detailed analysis service using data loggers to measure energy consumption, pressure drop, and leaks over a defined period, determining system efficiency.
• grundlastCHECK (Leakage Detection) Leakage detection service using measurement equipment and methods to identify hidden leaks in compressed air systems, creating detailed deficiency lists with average savings of 30%.
• etaCHECK (Efficiency Analysis) Efficiency analysis service to identify savings potential in compressed air generation with documentation and action catalog for efficiency improvement.
• netzCHECK (Pipeline Survey) Pipeline survey service for analyzing compressed air distribution network layout and identification of optimization opportunities.
• Kalibrierservice (Calibration Service) Calibration service for measurement equipment with DKD (German Calibration Service) and ÖKD (Austrian Calibration Service) traceable calibrations.
• montageSERVICE (Installation Service) Installation service for measurement technology under pressure without pipeline interruption, including compressor control commissioning.
• Druckluft-Effizienz-Seminar (Compressed Air Efficiency Seminar) Training seminar on compressed air efficiency covering efficiency chain, leakage detection, measurement technology, ISO 50001 key figures, and compressed air system planning; available as in-person (1-day €900, 2-day €1,600) and online (€955) formats.
• Online Seminare Druckluft Effizienz (MODUL A–E) Online training modules (MODUL A through E) covering compressed air efficiency topics, accessible via MS Teams.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual electricity savings per customer up to €75,000
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SUTO iTEC: SUTO iTEC is a direct competitor specializing in compressed air and gas flow measurement, dew point sensors, and consumables analytics — closely overlapping Postberg's messSYSTEM, SD/BS sensors, and Taupunktspiegel products.
• CS Instruments: CS Instruments manufactures compressed air measurement and flow instrumentation for industrial efficiency, directly competing with Postberg's modular measurement systems and consulting portfolio.
• Testo SE & Co. KGaA: Testo is a German manufacturer of portable and stationary industrial measurement instruments for flow, pressure, dew point, and emissions — overlapping Postberg's calorimetric flow sensors and dew point mirror product lines.

Broad incumbents

• WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG: WIKA is a large German industrial measurement specialist covering pressure, temperature, flow, and level — adjacent to Postberg's process measurement interfaces (Wechselarmatur, MPS) and flow sensors, but with a much broader portfolio.
• Endress+Hauser: Endress+Hauser is a global leader in industrial process measurement and instrumentation for flow, level, pressure, and analytics — a broad incumbent competing indirectly with Postberg's calorimetric flow and dew point sensors in industrial applications.
• Kaeser Kompressoren: Kaeser is a major German compressed air systems manufacturer and service provider; its Sigma Air Manager and efficiency services overlap with Postberg's efficiency consulting (basisCHECK/etaCHECK) from the OEM side.
• Atlas Copco: Atlas Copco is a global compressor manufacturer offering integrated compressor monitoring and efficiency services (e.g., OPTiTime, SMARTLINK), competing with Postberg's measurement-and-consulting offering through its installed-base channel.
• Festo SE & Co. KG: Festo is a global pneumatics and automation company whose compressed air monitoring and energy efficiency solutions (e.g., MSE6-E2M) compete with Postberg's industrial compressed air measurement portfolio.
• Ingersoll Rand Inc. Ingersoll Rand offers compressed air systems and connected services including flow monitoring and leak detection, overlapping with Postberg's grundlastCHECK leakage service and overall compressed air efficiency value proposition.
• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin's compressed air treatment and monitoring products (including pneumatic components and flow sensors) compete with Postberg's MPS measurement interfaces and Wechselarmatur changeover fittings on the OEM side.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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