What HuDe does

HuDe GmbH is a German industrial engineering company founded in 1981 and headquartered in Erkelenz, Germany. The company operates in two distinct technology verticals: Coking Technologies (Kokereitechnik) and Measurement Technologies (Messtechnik), the latter through its wholly-owned subsidiary HuDe Datenmesstechnik GmbH. The coking technology division designs, manufactures, and commissions heavy industrial machinery and automation systems for coke oven operations, including coal charging systems, door extractors, hood systems, service machines (charging cars, pusher cars, coke transfer cars, quenching cars), desulfurization plants (Stretford process), heavy-duty cranes, and special rail vehicles. The company holds patents on its Stamping Control System and develops proprietary automation modules (HuDe Drive Control positioning system, AUTOSTANDPIPE stand pipe automation, HuDe Level Control, and HMI Process Visualization) designed for extreme high-temperature coking environments up to 350°C.

The measurement technology division provides custom hardware and software testing systems used by major automotive manufacturers worldwide for airbag safety testing and other safety certification applications, along with measurement sensor technology for special battery construction. Products are project-based, with quote-based pricing, multi-year delivery cycles, and on-site commissioning. HuDe serves three primary vertical segments: steel and metallurgical industry (coke plants), automotive safety and testing, and (secondarily) rail/metro infrastructure operators. Named customers include Ruukki (Finland), SSAB (Sweden), and RAG Kokerei Prosper (Germany), with additional unnamed major automotive brands for measurement technology.

The company operates globally via direct enterprise field sales with international sales representatives in Brazil, China, and India. With 101-250 employees and over 40 years of operational history, HuDe is a privately held, founder/management-controlled firm (managing partners Reinhold Wahlers and Boris Schlüsener) holding ISO 9001:2000 (2004) and SCC 2006 (2007) certifications. The revenue model is one-time capital equipment sales supplemented by professional services for engineering, commissioning, and on-site technical support worldwide.

Name

HuDe

Legal name

HuDe GmbH

Website

https://root.hude.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

HuDe GmbH is a German industrial engineering company specializing in coking plant machinery, automation systems, and automotive safety testing equipment, serving steel mills, automotive manufacturers, and rail operators globally via project-based sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Coking Plant Machinery & Automation

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Emission Control & Scrubbing Equipment (Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Catalytic Systems) (IMAHAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Emissions Controls & Environmental Retrofit Services (SCR/FGD/ESP, CEMS) (EUAEALAL)

Keywords

• Coke oven machinery
• Coking plant automation
• Automotive safety testing
• Industrial measurement systems
• Desulfurization plants

Headquarters

HQ city

Erkelenz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Coking Plant Machines and Equipment: Design, manufacturing, and commissioning of heavy industrial plant and machinery for coke ovens including coke oven operation tools, service machines, automation systems, infrastructure, cranes, special rail vehicles, and desulfurization plants. Revenue is project-based, typically one-time capital equipment sales with long delivery and commissioning cycles.
2. Measurement Technology Systems: Supply of testing systems for automotive safety (airbag testing), measurement sensor technology for special battery construction, and related products. Includes both hardware (custom-built equipment) and software components. Revenue is project-based for custom systems and potentially recurring through service/support.
3. Project Engineering and Technical Services: Project engineering, construction supervision, commissioning, and on-site technical services for delivered systems. Provided globally, including In- and Ausland (domestic and abroad) commissioning support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HuDe GmbH designs, manufactures, and commissions heavy industrial plant and machinery for coke oven operations, including coal charging systems, coke transfer cars, quenching cars, pusher cars, dedusting infrastructure, special rail vehicles, heavy-duty cranes, and wet-type desulfurization plants (Stretford process). Through its subsidiary HuDe Datenmesstechnik GmbH, the company also supplies proprietary testing systems for automotive safety (e.g., airbag testing) and measurement sensor solutions for special battery construction. Products are delivered as custom-engineered, turnkey installations with on-site commissioning support worldwide.

Product overview

HuDe GmbH is a medium-sized industrial engineering company specializing in two main technology areas: Coking Technologies (Kokereitechnik) and Measurement Technologies (Messtechnik). The coking technology division offers a comprehensive portfolio of machines, equipment, and automation systems for coke oven operations, including coke oven operation tools (coal charging systems, door extractors, hood systems), service and operation machines (charging cars, pusher cars, coke transfer cars, quenching cars), multi-level automation systems (HuDe Drive Control, HuDe Stamping Control, AUTOSTANDPIPE, HuDe HMI), dedusting infrastructure, special rail vehicles, cranes, and desulfurization plants. The measurement technology division, operated through subsidiary HuDe Datenmesstechnik GmbH, provides testing systems for automotive safety and measurement sensors for special battery construction, consisting of proprietary hardware and software used by major automotive manufacturers worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Coke Oven Operation Tools Equipment and devices for operating coke ovens including coal charging systems, door extractors, hood systems, coke guide units, frame cleaners, and cleaning systems for emission control during coke oven operations. For steel mills and coke plants.
• Coke Oven Service and Operation Machines Self-propelled machines for coke oven operations including charging cars, pusher cars, coke transfer cars, quenching cars, gas handling cars, service cars, hood cars, and coke guide cars for automated and man-less operations. For coke plants and steel mills.
• Automation Systems for Coke Oven Machines Multi-level automation solutions (Level 1, 2, 3) enabling man-less operation of coke oven machinery, including data communication, process visualization, drive control, stamping control, stand pipe automation, and level control systems. For steel mills and coke plants.
• Infrastructure for Dedusting Systems Coke side suction duct systems with bracket and carrier infrastructure for dust collection and filtration in coke oven battery facilities. For steel mills and coke plants.
• Special Rail Service Cars and Systems Rail-maintained vehicles and systems including special railway vehicles, track measuring systems, automation and traction control units, and rail grinding units for local traffic maintenance. For metro and rail infrastructure operators.
• Cranes Heavy-duty cranes including ship unloaders, EOT-cranes (up to 500 tons payload), and shipyard/dock cranes (up to 110m jib length and 100 tons payload) for blast furnace operations and ship loading/unloading. For steel mills, ports, and shipyards.
• Desulfurization Plants (Stretford Process) Wet-type desulfurization systems for removing hydrogen sulfide (H2S) from coke oven gas and other gases, enabling compliance with environmental legislation and maximizing gas valorization. For coke plants and industrial gas producers.
• Measurement Technologies (HuDe Datenmesstechnik) Testing systems for automotive safety (e.g., airbag testing), measurement sensors for special battery construction, and other measurement products consisting of proprietary hardware and software. Used worldwide by major automotive industry companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Patented stamping control system allows accurate metering of stamping performance in conformity with current coal mixture requirements
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Küttner GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008HuDe and Küttner GmbH & Co. KG formed a partnership in 2008. Küttner is a specialist in coking plant construction and operation. The partnership enables collaborative project execution in the coking technology sector.
• CokeTec (Coking Technology Group)minorOthersHuDe is a member of the CokeTec Coking Technology Group, an interest group of coking specialists. Membership provides industry networking, visibility, and shared expertise within the coking technology sector.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Danieli: Major Italian supplier of equipment and plants for the metals industry, including coke making technology. Comparable to HuDe's coking machinery business but operates globally across iron, steel, and nonferrous metals with much larger scale.
• Andritz: Austrian industrial plant and equipment supplier with gas treatment, drying, and emission control capabilities overlapping with HuDe's desulfurization and dedusting infrastructure products. Broad incumbent serving pulp & paper, hydropower, and metals.
• Babcock & Wilcox: US-based supplier of boiler, environmental, and emission control technologies. Comparable to HuDe's desulfurization and high-temperature industrial equipment business, though B&W serves power generation alongside industrial customers.
• Primetals Technologies: Global metallurgical plant contractor offering integrated coke plant and ironmaking technology. Comparable in customer base (steel mills) and core offerings but with a substantially broader portfolio and engineering footprint than HuDe.
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries: Large Japanese industrial conglomerate with coke oven machinery and environmental systems. Comparable to HuDe at the technology level but with vastly greater resources and a much broader industrial portfolio.
• ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions (Uhde): Large industrial EPC firm with coke plant, gas treatment, and emission control capabilities. Overlaps with HuDe's desulfurization and coke oven machinery portfolio but operates at much larger scale and serves a wider process industries customer base.

Emerging players

• Fuel Tech: US-based niche provider of emissions control technologies for combustion sources, overlapping with HuDe's desulfurization and emission reduction offerings. Smaller and more specialized than HuDe with a primarily North American customer base.

Direct peers

• Küttner GmbH & Co. KG: Specialist in coking plant construction and operation, and a strategic partner of HuDe since 2008. They are directly comparable as fellow providers of coke oven machinery and turnkey coking plant solutions, often competing or co-delivering on the same projects.
• Paul Wurth (SMS group): Coke plant technology and ironmaking equipment provider, now part of SMS group. Directly comparable as a supplier of coke oven machinery, charging cars, and automation for steel mill customers globally.

Regional players

• Sinopec Engineering (Group) Co., Ltd. Chinese state-affiliated EPC contractor serving petrochemical, refining, and coking-related industrial projects. Comparable to HuDe's industrial plant project execution capabilities but primarily serves China and does not directly compete in Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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