What Pressol does

Pressol is a German manufacturer of lubrication and garage equipment technology, founded in 1914 and headquartered in Heitersheim, Baden-Württemberg. The company designs, develops, and produces grease guns, pneumatic and lever-operated oil and grease pumps, central lubrication systems, oil management systems (OMS), diesel management systems (DMS), DEF/AdBlue handling equipment, hose reels, and storage tanks. With more than 90% of output manufactured in-house across production sites in Falkenstein (Germany) and Tachov (Czech Republic), Pressol produces 83 million parts annually across 2,500+ original products and has shipped over 1.3 million grease guns since 1975 under internationally patented hand-lever designs.

The company's primary customers are automotive and commercial-vehicle workshops, industrial manufacturing plants, and agricultural and forestry operations in more than 100 countries. Pressol generates revenue primarily through B2B hardware sales of finished lubrication, garage, and fluid-management equipment, supported by a combined direct field-sales and inside-sales organization with dedicated sales offices in Germany, France, and Italy, plus a 16-language e-commerce-enabled website. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications cover both German and Czech operations.

Strategic positioning centers on the breadth of a standardized 2,500-product catalog, vertical integration into metal and plastic component manufacturing, and continuing iterative product development (including battery-powered grease guns since 2018, easyFILL 400 spring-free grease guns since 2016, and the LubeFILL 10 PRO central-lubrication filling device launched in December 2025). Marketing and customer acquisition are conducted through international trade fairs (Automechanika, Agritechnica, INTERFORST, Rottalschau, Sommet de l'Élevage, Eisenwarenmesse), multilingual technical content, and direct sales coverage. The company is privately held and founder-controlled, with Rudolf Schlenker as sole authorized director of Pressol Schmiergeräte GmbH.

Name

Pressol

Legal name

Pressol Schmiergeräte GmbH

Website

https://pressol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Pressol is a German manufacturer of lubrication and garage equipment technology, founded 1914, producing grease guns, pneumatic pumps, central lubrication systems, oil and diesel management systems, DEF/AdBlue equipment, and tanks. The company serves automotive, industrial, agricultural, and forestry customers across more than 100 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lubrication Equipment

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412)

akta.pro primary industry

Maintenance Lubrication & Oil Handling Equipment (Greasing, Dispensing, Used Oil) (IMAHALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL)

Keywords

• Lubrication equipment
• Garage workshop equipment
• Grease gun manufacturing
• Central lubrication systems
• DEF AdBlue handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Heitersheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lubrication Equipment: Manufacture and sale of grease guns (hand lever, compressed air, one-hand, two-hand), grease gun filling systems, grease cartridges, pneumatic grease/oil pumps, central lubrication systems, and accessories. This is a core product line with over 1.3 million grease guns shipped historically.
2. Garage Technology: Oil management systems (OMS), diesel management systems (DMS), waste oil extraction equipment, hose reels, fresh oil supply systems, AdBlue/DEF handling equipment, and workshop accessories. Sold as finished products and systems to workshops and industrial facilities.
3. Diesel and Heating Oil Equipment: Diesel fuel management and heating oil handling systems including automated dispensing valves, flow meters, pumps, and storage tanks for commercial and industrial fuel management.
4. Tanks: Storage tanks for diesel, heating oil, AdBlue/DEF, and other fluids. Tanks are offered as part of the complete fluid management ecosystem.
5. DEF/AdBlue Equipment: Equipment for handling and dispensing DEF/AdBlue including automated valves, flow meters, and tanks for SCR system maintenance in diesel vehicles.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pressol manufactures lubrication and garage equipment technology, producing more than 83 million parts annually across over 2,500 original products. The offering spans five core categories: lubrication equipment (grease guns, pneumatic oil and grease pumps, central lubrication systems), garage technology (oil management systems, diesel management systems, waste oil disposal, hose reels), diesel and heating oil handling equipment, DEF/AdBlue systems for diesel exhaust fluid, and storage tanks. More than 90% of the product range is manufactured in-house at facilities in Germany and the Czech Republic.

Product overview

Pressol is a leading manufacturer of lubrication and garage equipment technology, producing over 2,500 end products and 83 million parts annually. The company operates as a total solutions provider in the lubrication technology sector, offering five core product lines: (1) Lubrication equipment (Schmiertechnik) including grease guns, oil pumps, and central lubrication systems; (2) Garage technology (Werkstatttechnik) covering waste oil disposal, fresh oil supply, and workshop equipment; (3) Diesel and heating oil equipment for fuel management; (4) DEF/AdBlue® systems for diesel exhaust fluid handling; and (5) Tanks for fluid storage. Key product brands include PRELIxx PRO (premium line), LubeFILL 10 PRO (central lubrication filling), easyFILL 400 series (spring-free grease guns), and specialized systems like DMS (Diesel Management System) and OMS (Oil Management System). The product portfolio serves industrial, commercial, and workshop applications with both standard devices and customized solutions. Pressol manufactures over 90% of its products in its own facilities across Germany and Czech Republic.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lubrication equipment (Schmiertechnik) Comprehensive range of lubrication equipment including grease guns (hand lever, compressed air, one-hand, two-hand), pneumatic oil and grease pumps, central lubrication systems, grease gun filling systems, and related accessories for industrial and workshop applications.
• Garage technology (Werkstatttechnik) Workshop equipment for grease and fresh oil supply, waste oil disposal, diesel and heating oil handling, and AdBlue dispensing systems, including oil management systems (OMS), diesel management systems (DMS), waste oil extraction equipment, and hose reels.
• Diesel and heating oil equipment Products for diesel fuel management and heating oil handling, including pumps, meters, automated dispensing valves, and dispensing systems for commercial and industrial fuel management.
• DEF/AdBlue® equipment Urea/AdBlue storage, transfer, and dispensing solutions for diesel exhaust fluid handling in commercial vehicles, including automated dispensing valves, flow meters, and tanks.
• Tanks Storage tanks for diesel, heating oil, AdBlue/DEF, and other lubrication-related fluids, offered as part of the complete fluid management ecosystem.
• PRELIxx PRO Premium line of grease gun filling systems with grease follower piston technology for clean and efficient cartridge refilling and lubrication equipment.
• LubeFILL 10 PRO Central lubrication system filling device providing a clean and quick refilling solution for automated lubrication systems in workshops and industrial facilities.
• Compressed air grease gun (Druckluftfettpresse, DLFP) Pneumatic-powered grease gun operated by compressed air for high-volume workshop lubrication tasks; over 1.3 million units shipped globally since 1975.
• Battery grease gun (Akku-Fettpresse) Cordless battery-powered grease gun with Li-Ion 20V/2.0Ah battery for compact, fast lubrication tasks without manual lever effort, emptying approximately 25 cartridges per charge under no back pressure.
• easyFILL 400 & easyFILL ONE 400 Spring-free grease guns using a vacuum principle with Variable Stroke design for easy operation with minimal lever movement during lubrication tasks.
• One-hand grease gun (Einhandfettpresse, EHFP) Single-hand operated grease guns designed for ergonomic one-handed operation during lubrication tasks, freeing the second hand for positioning.
• Two-hand operated grease guns (Zweihandfettpresse, ZHFP) Dual-hand lever grease guns providing higher output pressure for demanding high-pressure lubrication applications in workshops and industrial settings.
• Diesel Management System (DMS) Complete diesel fuel management and monitoring system for controlling and tracking diesel fuel dispensing and heating oil handling in commercial operations.
• Oil Management System (OMS) Integrated oil tracking and management system for workshop fluid inventory control, fresh oil supply, and waste oil handling in service facilities.
• Grease gun filling systems Systems for filling grease guns with lubricant, ensuring clean and efficient cartridge replacement and refill for workshops.

Quantifiable outcome

• 83 million parts manufactured annually for 2,500+ products, with more than 90% produced in-house
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TUfast e.V. (Technical University of Munich ECO Team)minorOthersPressol sponsors the ECO team of TUfast e.V., a student initiative at the Technical University of Munich. The collaboration supports young researchers developing energy-efficient vehicle prototypes for international competitions such as the Shell Eco-Marathon in London. Pressol contributes manufacturing expertise by constructing high-quality special parts for the prototypes.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PIUSI S.p.A. Italian-headquartered PIUSI manufactures fluid-handling and dispensing equipment for fuel, oil, AdBlue/DEF, and lubricants, with a strong presence in workshops, fleets, and agriculture. Directly overlaps with Pressol's garage technology, diesel/heating oil, and DEF/AdBlue product lines.
• Graco Inc. Graco is a global leader in fluid handling equipment, including lubrication pumps, oil and grease dispense systems, and workshop fluid-management solutions. Closely comparable to Pressol in pneumatic grease pumps, oil management, and DEF/AdBlue dispensing, with overlapping workshop and industrial customer bases.
• Lincoln Industrial (SKF Lincoln): Lincoln Industrial, now part of SKF, is one of the most established global manufacturers of lubrication equipment, grease guns, pumps, and fluid-handling systems for industrial and automotive markets. Directly comparable to Pressol across hand-lever grease guns, pneumatic pumps, and central lubrication systems.
• Bahco (SNA Europe / Snap-on): Bahco is a European hand-tool and workshop equipment brand offering grease guns, lubrication tools, and service equipment to automotive and industrial buyers. Comparable to Pressol's hand-lever grease guns and broader hand-tool-driven workshop offering.
• RAASM S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of lubrication equipment, grease pumps, hose reels, and workshop fluid-handling systems. Overlaps directly with Pressol's lubrication equipment, garage technology, and hose reel categories, serving similar workshop and industrial customers across Europe.
• DropsA S.p.A. DropsA designs and manufactures centralized lubrication systems, grease pumps, and fluid-handling components for industrial machinery. Directly comparable to Pressol's central lubrication systems and pneumatic grease/oil pump range, particularly for industrial manufacturing customers.

Broad incumbents

• Milwaukee Tool (Techtronic Industries): Milwaukee Tool is a major power-tool and cordless equipment brand with a growing presence in M18 battery-powered grease guns and other professional automotive/maintenance tools. Competes with Pressol's newer battery grease gun and pneumatic grease gun categories as a larger, distribution-heavy incumbent.
• Bosch Automotive Service Solutions: Bosch supplies broad automotive workshop equipment, fluid handling, and diagnostic solutions globally. Competes with Pressol across multiple garage-technology categories and is a broad incumbent rather than a lubrication-specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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