Kubo Tech AG

What Kubo Tech AG does

Kubo Tech AG is a Swiss industrial manufacturer specializing in elastomer-based sealing and rubber component solutions, founded in 1980 and headquartered in Effretikon, Canton Zurich. Its core product portfolio spans gaskets and seals (O-rings, hydraulic and pneumatic seals, PTFE products, radial/axial shaft seals), springs (compression and traction, over 1,338 stock types and 750,000+ pieces), custom moulded rubber parts (technical membranes, functional micro parts, rubber-metal vulcanisations), protective bellows and covers, and industrial couplings. Technical capabilities are anchored by in-house tool construction and mould production in Effretikon, supported by proprietary product lines PROLAST-O® (FFPM/FFKM high-performance seals rated to 320°C with FDA/food/pharma compliance) and Gigant-O® (large-diameter O-rings from 200mm using compression step moulding vulcanization), plus a 2024-added micro injection molding machine and laser cutting/engraving service for tool-less customization.

The company operates a hybrid B2B go-to-market: a Swiss online shop (shop.kubo.ch) for standard products with no minimum order quantities, complemented by a field network of regional technical sales consultants covering Switzerland and Austria and Certified Distributor relationships with Parker Hannifin (since 2012) and Garlock for specialty sealing materials. Revenue is generated through one-time catalog sales of stocked items, custom manufacturing services from customer sketches or CAD data, and engineering/technical consulting for material selection and application design. Customer segments are vertical-driven and include medical technology (Maquet Cardiopulmonary, CODAN ARGUS), Swiss watchmaking and luxury (IWC Schaffhausen, Leica), horology testing (Witschi Electronic), industrial maintenance, food and pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical processing, and energy, with a documented but unquantified mix of enterprise OEMs and SMB/individual buyers.

Kubo is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Diploma PLC (London Stock Exchange), which acquired the Kubo Group in March 2015 through holding company Rutin AG as part of its pan-European seals roll-up strategy. The group comprises Kubo Tech AG and Kubo Form AG in Switzerland, and Kubo Tech Gesellschaft m.b.H. in Austria (founded 1986, ~16 employees). Johannsen AG was integrated into Kubo Tech AG in October 2016, adding protective coverings. Kubo is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified (recertified by SQS in 2012 and 2015) and holds a certified .swiss domain. Operating geographies are confined to the DACH region, with the online shop restricted to Swiss customers.

Name

Kubo Tech AG

Legal name

Kubo Tech AG

Website

https://kubo.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Kubo Tech AG is a Swiss industrial manufacturer (founded 1980, Effretikon) of elastomer seals, O-rings, springs, moulded rubber parts, and couplings, serving medical, pharmaceutical, food, watchmaking, chemical, and energy OEMs across the DACH region, with proprietary PROLAST-O® and Gigant-O® product lines and Parker Hannifin distribution rights.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Sealing Solutions

NAICS

Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing (339991), Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (32629), Rubber Product Manufacturing (3262)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Seals, Gaskets & O-Rings (Industrial Elastomer) (IMANALAC)

Keywords

• Industrial sealing solutions
• Elastomer manufacturing
• O-ring production
• Custom springs manufacturing
• Rubber molded components

Headquarters

HQ city

Effretikon

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Standard Components: Sale of standard sealing products, O-rings, gaskets, springs, molded rubber parts through online shop and direct sales. Products available from stock with fast delivery.
2. Custom Manufacturing Services: Custom-designed and manufactured sealing solutions, molded rubber parts, and precision components based on customer specifications. Includes tool design and production.
3. Engineering and Technical Consulting: Technical consulting services for sealing applications, material selection, and custom solution development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kubo Tech AG manufactures and sells gaskets and seals, springs, moulded rubber parts, protective coverings, and couplings from its Swiss headquarters in Effretikon, complemented by an Austrian affiliate in Linz. The portfolio spans standard catalogue items available via an online shop, custom-engineered parts produced in-house, and proprietary branded product lines such as PROLAST-O® FFPM seals, Gigant-O® large O-rings, Astra Seal® and PS-SEAL® for extreme and specialized operating conditions.

Product overview

Kubo Tech AG is a Swiss manufacturing company specializing in industrial sealing solutions, springs, moulded rubber parts, protective coverings, and couplings. The core product portfolio centers on seals and gaskets (O-Rings, hydraulic seals, PTFE products, and the branded PROLAST-O® FFPM high-performance seals and Gigant-O® large-diameter O-rings), complemented by springs, custom moulded rubber parts including micro parts and technical membranes, protective bellows and covers, and industrial coupling systems. Services include laser cutting/engraving, micro injection molding, and an e-commerce online shop. The company operates from Effretikon, Switzerland with subsidiaries in Austria, serving industrial, food, pharmaceutical, medical, and energy sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PROLAST-O®: FFPM/FFKM high performance sealing solutions for highest requirements - produced in Effretikon. Includes O-rings and moulded parts with fast delivery, own tool construction, and quality assurance.
• Gigant-O®
• Astra Seal®
• PS-SEAL®

Products and services

• Gaskets and Seals Broad product category of gaskets and seals (including O-rings, flat gaskets, and specialty sealing elements) sold to industrial, medical technology, food/pharma, chemical, and energy customers for use as sealing components in equipment, production lines, and process installations.
• Springs Industrial springs offered as a standard product category, sold alongside gaskets, seals, moulded rubber parts, protective coverings, and couplings to industrial customers across the DACH region.
• Moulded Rubber Parts Custom-moulded rubber and silicone parts, including functional micro parts via micro injection molding, supplied to industrial, medical technology, and precision goods customers requiring custom-shaped elastomer components.
• Protective Covering Protective covering products sold to industrial customers as part of Kubo's broader product portfolio, complementing gaskets, seals, springs, moulded rubber parts, and couplings.
• Coupling Coupling products, including hoses, quick-disconnect couplings, and stainless steel clamp connections, sold to industrial customers as part of Kubo's broader product portfolio.
• PROLAST-O® FFPM/FFKM Seals Proprietary FFPM/FFKM high-temperature seal product line engineered for operating temperatures up to 320°C, sold to industrial and process-industry customers with custom configurations delivered in 2-3 weeks.
• Gigant-O® Large-Diameter O-Rings Proprietary large-diameter O-ring product line (from 200 mm internal diameter) manufactured by compression step moulding vulcanization, eliminating tooling costs and serving customers needing oversized sealing rings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivery time 2-3 weeks for PROLAST-O products with existing tools
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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.

• Parker HannifincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKubo Tech AG is official Certified Distributor of Parker Hannifin sealing products since January 2012. Kubo Tech Austria joined as distribution partner in July 2012. Kubo distributes the full Parker Prädifa range of static and dynamic seals in Swiss and Austrian markets.
• GarlockcoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing partnership for Garlock sealing products including GYLON PTFE gaskets, PS-SEAL radial shaft seals, THERMa-PUR high-temperature materials, and Bio-Line food/pharma compliant materials.
• ActiveCampaignminorOthersNewsletter delivery platform provider. Email addresses and newsletter data stored on ActiveCampaign servers in the USA. Processing subject to EU-US Privacy Shield Framework.
• M Seals A/SminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish sealing company within Diploma Group. Participated in EMEA Seals Day strategy session at Kubo facilities.
• KentekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish sealing company within Diploma Group. Participated in EMEA Seals Day strategy session.
• FPE Seals LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK sealing company within Diploma Group. Participated in EMEA Seals Day strategy session.
• Johannsen AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss sealing company integrated into Kubo Tech AG in October 2016. Product range and employees fully absorbed.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Garlock (EnPro Industries): Specialist in fluid sealing and gasketing including GYLON PTFE, PS-SEAL, and Bio-Line products. Kubo's long-standing technology partner but also a direct competitor in high-performance industrial sealing applications.
• M Seals A/S: Danish sealing company and Diploma PLC sister company within the group's Seals division. Most direct strategic peer as a fellow Diploma subsidiary operating in the same European sealing market with cross-group strategy alignment.
• Daemar Inc. Canadian sealing and component solutions provider offering O-rings, gaskets, and custom molded parts with technical sales support. Comparable as a regional specialty sealing distributor with custom manufacturing capabilities.
• Apple Rubber Products: US-based specialty O-ring and seal manufacturer with similar focus on custom molded rubber parts, micro seals, and quick-turn prototyping. Comparable in product breadth across standard and custom elastomer sealing solutions.
• Marco Rubber & Plastics: Specialty sealing distributor and manufacturer with strong e-commerce platform and extensive O-ring/seal catalog. Comparable business model combining distribution of major sealing brands with proprietary custom manufacturing.
• FPE Seals Ltd: UK-based sealing specialist and Diploma PLC sister company. Participates in joint EMEA Seals Day strategy sessions with Kubo and offers comparable specialty sealing solutions across European markets.
• Kentek: Finnish sealing company within Diploma PLC's Seals division. A strategic peer operating in Northern Europe with comparable specialty industrial sealing offerings, jointly strategized with Kubo under Diploma's European seals platform.

Broad incumbents

• Freudenberg Sealing Technologies: Global sealing technology leader offering O-rings, radial shaft seals, and custom elastomer solutions. Competes with Kubo in industrial, food/pharma, and medical technology sealing applications across European markets.
• Parker Hannifin: Global leader in motion and control technologies including the Prädifa sealing range. Kubo is both a distribution partner and competitor in the Swiss/Austrian market, making Parker the most directly comparable broad incumbent.
• Trelleborg Sealing Solutions: World-leading specialist in polymer-engineered sealing solutions for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications. A direct competitor across Kubo's high-performance seal portfolio including O-rings, hydraulic seals, and molded rubber parts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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