ESTA Absaugtechnik

Name

ESTA Absaugtechnik

Legal name

ESTA Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://esta.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Air Extraction & Filtration Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial) (IMAHALAF), Emission Control & Scrubbing Equipment (Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Catalytic Systems) (IMAHAEAK), Air Filtration & Indoor Air Quality Components (Filters/UV/ERVs-HRVs) (IMADANAE)

Keywords

• Industrial extraction systems
• Welding fume filtration
• Oil mist separation
• Dust collection equipment
• Hall air purification

Headquarters

HQ city

Senden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Extraction Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial extraction and air purification equipment including dust collectors, welding fume filters, wet separators, oil mist separators, industrial vacuum cleaners, and central extraction systems. One-time capital expenditure for equipment purchase.
2. Maintenance and Service Contracts: Ongoing maintenance, inspection, and service contracts for installed extraction systems to ensure optimal performance and regulatory compliance
3. Filter Products and Accessories: Sale of replacement filters, filter cleaning services, and accessories through the ESTA shop
4. Equipment Rental: Rental and loan equipment services for temporary or short-term extraction needs
5. Consulting and Planning Services: Customized consulting, planning, and project management for industrial extraction solutions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ESTA Absaugtechnik designs, manufactures and services industrial extraction and air purification systems — including dust extractors, welding fume filters, oil mist separators, wet separators, odor filters, central extraction systems, hall ventilation, industrial vacuums, and the modular DUSTOMAT family and FILTOWER filter tower — along with consulting, maintenance, rental and filter replacement services. Products are built at the Senden (Bavaria) headquarters with IFA W3, ATEX, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and are sold to industrial customers across automotive, metal, mechanical engineering, chemical, pharmaceutical, food, recycling, defense, medical technology and aviation sectors.

Product overview

ESTA Absaugtechnik is a German manufacturer of industrial extraction and filtration systems with over 50 years of experience. The product portfolio is organized around the modular DUSTOMAT product family (including DUSTOMAT DRY for dry dust extraction, DUSTOMAT HYDRO for wet separation, and DUSTOMAT ACTIVE for odor filtration), complemented by specialized product lines including Entstauber (dust extractors), Nassabscheider (wet separators), Schweißrauchfilter (welding fume filters), Ölnebelabscheider (oil mist separators), Industriesauger (industrial vacuums), Geruchsfilter (odor filters), Filterturm FILTOWER (central filter towers), Zentrale Absauganlagen (central extraction systems), Hallenlüftungssysteme (hall ventilation systems), Absauggebläse (extraction blowers), and Erfassungen (capture devices). Products are manufactured in Senden, Bavaria (Germany) and include options for mobile or stationary installation, IFA W3 certification for hazardous dust, and ATEX-compliant versions for explosive atmospheres.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DUSTOMAT: Product family of modular extraction devices including DUSTOMAT DRY (dry dust extractor), DUSTOMAT HYDRO (wet separator), and DUSTOMAT ACTIVE (odor filter).
• FILTOWER
• VirBox
• OILMAC

Products and services

• Entstauber (Dust Extractors) Mobile and stationary dust extraction systems that capture and filter harmful dust particles generated during industrial processes such as cutting, grinding, and sanding, sold to industrial and trade customers.
• Nassabscheider (Wet Separators) Wet separation systems that use liquid to capture and filter hazardous substances, particularly effective for aluminum dust and grinding processes; includes the DUSTOMAT HYDRO series and is targeted at metalworking and grinding operations.
• Schweißrauchfilter (Welding Fume Filters) Specialized filtration systems designed to capture and remove welding fumes and soldering smoke from the air to protect worker health and meet regulatory requirements such as IFA W3, sold to metal fabrication, welding and production facilities.
• Ölnebelabscheider (Oil Mist Separators) Extraction systems that capture and filter oil mist and emulsion mist generated during machining operations, protecting machines and improving air quality for production environments.
• Industriesauger (Industrial Vacuums) Heavy-duty vacuum cleaners designed for industrial cleaning applications, capable of handling heavy debris, liquids, and hazardous materials in industrial and workshop environments.
• Geruchsfilter (Odor Filters) Filtration systems that neutralize industrial odors and smells, including the DUSTOMAT ACTIVE product line for effective odor elimination in industrial workplaces.
• Filterturm FILTOWER Modular filter tower systems that provide comprehensive air filtration for entire production halls, with eco+ energy-efficient variants and Industry 4.0 capabilities; can also temper (heat/cool) hall air.
• Zentrale Absauganlagen (Central Extraction Systems) Centralized extraction systems that serve multiple workstations or machines from a single powerful unit, ideal for larger production facilities.
• Zentraler PKW-Sauger (Central Car Vacuum System) Centralized vacuum systems specifically designed for car wash facilities, car dealerships, and gas stations for efficient vehicle interior cleaning.
• Hallenlüftungssysteme (Hall Ventilation Systems) Hall ventilation systems that provide comprehensive air circulation and cleaning for entire industrial facilities, maintaining optimal air quality for production halls.
• Absauggebläse (Extraction Blowers) High-capacity blowers that generate the suction force needed for extraction systems, providing the airflow required for effective contaminant removal.
• DUSTOMAT Produktfamilie (modular product family) Modular extraction device family covering dry dust extraction (DUSTOMAT DRY), wet separation (DUSTOMAT HYDRO) and odor filtration (DUSTOMAT ACTIVE) for industrial and workshop applications.
• Maintenance and Service Contracts (360° Service) Ongoing maintenance, inspection, filter cleaning and service contracts for installed ESTA extraction systems across the full lifecycle — from consulting and planning through manufacturing, installation and commissioning.
• Leihgeräte / Mietgeräte (Rental and Loaner Equipment) Rental and loaner extraction equipment services for customers with temporary or short-term industrial extraction needs.
• VirBox Room Air Filter Room air purifier designed for virus load reduction in indoor spaces, launched during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• 360° Extraction Table (Absaugtisch) 360-degree extraction workstation table for comprehensive capture of emissions at industrial and workshop workstations.
• DynamicPulse Filter Cleaning Service Patented DynamicPulse automatic pulse cleaning of extraction filter elements, sold as a service capability to extend filter life and reduce maintenance for installed ESTA systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings up to 50% with eco+ product line
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments14 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CLUSTAIR - Allianz für saubere LuftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 April 2018Alliance for clean air founded in 2018, bringing together companies and organizations focused on industrial air purification and clean air solutions
• Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (DHBW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership with DHBW for dual study programs. Partner universities include DHBW Heidenheim, Ravensburg, and Mosbach campuses. Provides practical training phases at ESTA for students.
• OEM PartnerscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOriginal Equipment Manufacturer partnerships for embedding ESTA extraction technology into customer production systems and processes
• Dealer Network (Händlernetzwerk)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer network distributing ESTA products in various regions, providing local sales and support
• IHK SchwabenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of commerce partnership for training and education initiatives
• Städtische Wirtschaftsschule Senden (WISS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool cooperation for vocational training and education programs
• Fachoberschule Neu-Ulm (FOS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership with Fachoberschule for training programs (Bildungspartnerschaft)

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Schuko (Hans Schuko Maschinenbau): German manufacturer of extraction systems, fans, and air handling equipment for woodworking, metal, and printing. Comparable mid-sized Mittelstand competitor with overlapping customer verticals and similar German-engineering positioning to ESTA.
• Keller Lufttechnik: German manufacturer of industrial extraction and air purification systems. Near-direct competitor to ESTA with overlapping product families (welding fume extraction, dust collectors, central systems) and a similar Mittelstand scale and customer base in the DACH region.
• Airflow Lufttechnik: German manufacturer of extraction systems, fans, and air cleaning equipment for industrial applications. Direct mid-sized competitor to ESTA with overlapping welding fume and dust extraction product lines and a similar Mittelstand profile.
• Fuchs Umwelttechnik: German-based supplier of industrial extraction and exhaust systems for welding, grinding, and laser processing. Closely comparable product scope and customer verticals to ESTA, making it a relevant regional direct competitor.
• TEKA Absaug- und Entsorgungstechnologie: German manufacturer of extraction and filtration systems for welding fumes, cutting dust, and industrial air cleaning. Comparable product range and customer base, particularly in metalworking, positioning it as a close direct peer.

Broad incumbents

• Nederman: Swedish global leader in industrial air filtration and extraction solutions. Directly comparable product categories (dust collectors, fume extraction, oil mist, central systems) and a similar target customer base in metalworking and manufacturing, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint than ESTA.
• MANN+HUMMEL: Global German filtration specialist with industrial air filtration alongside automotive filtration. Overlaps with ESTA in industrial dust and air quality solutions but at much greater scale and with a more diversified portfolio.
• AAF (American Air Filter / Flanders): Global industrial air filtration company offering dust collectors, fume extraction, and cleanroom solutions. Comparable to ESTA in core industrial dust and fume categories, with a much larger global installed base and broader product portfolio.
• Donaldson Company: US-listed industrial filtration manufacturer with extensive dust collection and air filtration product lines. Competes head-to-head with ESTA in industrial dust and fume collection and brings deeper R&D resources and a broader aftermarket service network.

Others

• BWF Group: German manufacturer of industrial filter media and felt used in dust collection and air filtration systems. Functions as an upstream component supplier/partner in the same value chain as ESTA rather than a direct competitor, but with deep overlap in industrial filtration technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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