Kromschroeder

What Kromschroeder does

Kromschroeder, S.A. is a privately held Spanish industrial-technology company founded in 1932 and headquartered in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona. It designs, manufactures, and distributes equipment and systems for the distribution, measurement, control, and use of combustible gases, with a portfolio organized across seven pillars: gas measurement (Honeywell BK membrane meters, TRZ2/SM-RI-X turbine meters, RABO rotary piston meters, Q.Sonic ultrasonic meters, EK volume converters, smart electronic indexes EI6/EI7 and themisalpha/log/plus); gas regulation (JEAVONS, Elster/Honeywell, and Emerson regulators, Valvario modular valves, pressure switches); thermal solutions (industrial burners for up to 1,500°C applications, combustion control systems, accessories); renewable gases (Sulfurex desulfurization, Carborex MS upgrading, biomethane injection stations); ERMs and engineering projects; network management (GOLEM dynamic regulation, SPECTRA spectrometry, remote telegestion); and heating (Kroms infrared radiators, Schwank radiant systems, HVLS fans, Shuangliang lithium-bromide absorption chillers). Revenue is generated predominantly through capital-equipment sales of proprietary and distributed brands (Honeywell, Schwank, Shuangliang, Elster, DMT, Automa, Emerson), supplemented by recurring services from an ENAC-accredited calibration laboratory (No. 241/LC10.199) traceable to PTB primary standards, preventive maintenance, commissioning, and bespoke engineering projects.

Kromschroeder serves a diversified B2B customer base across energy distribution companies and gas utilities, industrial manufacturers (furnaces, chemical/pharmaceutical/food plants), ESCOs, installers and engineering firms, agricultural and livestock operations (poultry and swine farming in 50+ countries), and commercial/industrial facility operators with large-volume spaces. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales from headquarters with a national distributor network across Spain and international distributors for its zootecnia brand. The company positions itself as a leader in the Spanish gas-meter market, a national leader in gas climate control for large premises, and holds near 50% market share in renewable-gas injection modules in Spain, with mid-2025 leadership transition to Arnau Fornés aligning the organization around a 2025-2027 Strategic Plan and Vision 2035 focused on sustainability and renewable gases.

Name

Kromschroeder

Legal name

Kromschroeder, S.A.

Website

https://kromschroeder.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Kromschroeder, founded 1932 in Barcelona, manufactures and distributes gas measurement, regulation, combustion, renewable-gas, and climate-control equipment for utilities, industrial, agricultural, and commercial customers in Spain and 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gas Equipment and Technology

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Gas Infrastructure & Metering (Onsite Storage, PRS, Metering, SCADA) (EUALALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gas Quality Measurement, Sampling & Metering (Chromatography, Calorimetry, Custody Transfer) (EUAAABAL), Gas Flow Measurement & Remote Metering Operations (Flow Computers, EFM) (EUAJAFAF), SCADA / Telemetry Systems (RTUs, PLCs, Communications) (EUAJAFAA), Inspection, Testing & Calibration Services (Pressure Testing, Regulator Calibration) (EUAJAMAJ)

Keywords

• Gas measurement equipment
• Gas regulation systems
• Industrial combustion solutions
• Renewable gas technology
• Gas safety valves

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gas Measurement Equipment Sales: Sale of gas meters including membrane, turbine, rotating piston, and ultrasonic meters, along with electronic indexes, volume converters, and flow computers for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
2. Gas Regulation and Control Equipment: Sale of pressure regulators, safety valves, safety shut-off valves, butterfly valves, burners, combustion control systems, and associated accessories for gas distribution, transportation, and industrial applications.
3. Renewable Gas Systems: Sale of biogas desulfurization (Sulfurex), upgrading/depurating (Carborex MS), and biomethane injection station systems for renewable gas value chain.
4. Industrial Heating and Cooling Solutions: Sale of infrared radiators, air heaters, industrial climate control systems, tube radiant systems, and lithium bromide absorption chillers for industrial, commercial, and agricultural applications.
5. Professional Services: Calibration laboratory services (ENAC accredited), preventive maintenance, commissioning, and spare parts services for gas measurement and combustion equipment.
6. Engineering and Project Services: Engineering design, calculation, and project management for gas regulation and measurement stations (ERMs), special application skids, and custom gas installations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kromschroeder designs, manufactures, and commercializes equipment and technology solutions for the distribution, measurement, control, and use of fuel gases, including natural gas, LPG, biogas, and biomethane. Its portfolio spans the full gas value chain: gas meters (membrane, turbine, rotary piston, ultrasonic, smart), pressure regulators and safety valves, industrial burners and combustion controls, biogas upgrading and biomethane injection systems, network remote management (GOLEM, SPECTRA), and industrial/agricultural heating solutions (infrared radiators, absorption chillers). The company also provides ENAC-accredited calibration laboratory services, engineering projects, and technical maintenance for gas installations.

Product overview

Kromschroeder is a comprehensive gas technology company offering an integrated portfolio of products and services for the entire gas value chain. The portfolio is organized into seven main business areas: (1) Gas Measurement including smart meters, membrane meters (Honeywell BK series), turbine meters (TRZ2, SM-RI-X), rotary piston meters (RABO), ultrasonic meters (Q.Sonic), volume converters (EK series), and gas quality analyzers; (2) Gas Regulation including JEAVONS, ELSTER, and EMERSON regulators, Valvario valve systems, pressure switches, and safety valves; (3) Combustion Solutions including industrial burners (conventional, high-efficiency, pilot), combustion control systems, and accessories; (4) Renewable Gases including Sulfurex desulfurization, Carborex upgrading, and biomethane injection stations; (5) Network Management including GOLEM dynamic regulation, SPECTRA spectrometry, and remote management systems; (6) Agricultural/Industrial Heating including Kroms infrared radiant heaters, hot air generators, control panels, Schwank radiant tubes, luminous heaters, HVLS fans, and absorption chillers (Shuangliang BrLi); (7) Technical Services including ENAC-accredited calibration laboratory, preventive maintenance, commissioning, and engineering projects. The company distributes brands including Honeywell, Schwank, DMT, Automa, and Shuangliang as part of its comprehensive gas technology ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kroms: Infrared radiant heater series for livestock heating applications including Kroms PILOT 6/12, Kroms 5/10, Kroms 1.5, and Kroms EI electronic ignition models.
• Valvario
• GOLEM
• SPECTRA
• ERMAF
• Sulfurex
• Carborex

Products and services

• Membrane Gas Meters (Honeywell BK-G1.6 to BK-G100) Honeywell BK membrane gas meters for residential (BK-G4, BK-G6), commercial (BK-G16, BK-G25), and industrial (BK-G40, BK-G65, BK-G100) applications, offering precision, low noise, long-term stability, and high accuracy across low, medium, and high pressure ranges.
• Smart Gas Meters (EI6, EI7 and themisalpha/themislog/themisplus) Next-generation smart membrane gas meters with electronic indexes (EI6, EI7) developed in partnership with Honeywell, providing remote reading, time-based tariffs, integrated valve control, load profiles, communication interval control, and data logging. Designed for energy companies and gas distributors.
• Turbine Gas Meters (Honeywell TRZ2, SM-RI-X) Industrial turbine meters with robust design, excellent metrological performance, flow ranges from 1.6 to 25,000 m³/h, and DN 50 to DN 600 diameters, for industrial gas measurement applications.
• Rotary Piston Gas Meters (RABO) Rotating piston gas meters (RABO, RABO Compact, IRM-3 DUO) combining Elster-Instromet technology with future-oriented features, sizes G16 to G400, flow ranges from 0.87 to 650 m³/h, and measurement ranges up to 1:160 for custody transfer.
• Ultrasonic Gas Meters (Q.Sonic) Custody transfer ultrasonic gas meters with 6-beam (Q.Sonic Plus) and 8-beam (Q.Sonic Max) configurations, featuring patented single and double reflection paths, dynamic flow profile correction, and in-situ transducer substitution. Sizes 3 to 36 inches, ANSI class 150-1500 pressure ratings.
• Volume Converters (EK205, EK220, EK280) EK series volume converters that calculate gas volume under base conditions from flow data and temperature/pressure measurements, featuring data logging, serial interfaces, and communication protocols for SCADA integration.
• Gas Pressure Regulators (JEAVONS, ELSTER, EMERSON) Gas pressure regulators distributed from JEAVONS, ELSTER, and EMERSON (Tartarini/Fisher) brands for precise pressure and flow control in residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
• Valvario Modular Safety Valve System Modular system combining solenoid valves, pressure regulators, pressure switches, and leak detection controls in multiple combinations for gas safety and combustion systems, including linear control valves, butterfly valves, and servo motor actuators.
• Combustion Control Systems Burner controls, flame detection devices, and ignition transformers for safe and reliable burner operation. Supports ionization, UV probes, single and multiple burner applications.
• Industrial Burners Industrial burners for low, medium, and high temperature applications from 100-200°C to over 1500°C, including conventional burners, high-efficiency burners with preheated air, and pilot burners. Compatible with natural gas, LPG, biogas, and hydrogen.
• Sulfurex Biogas Desulfurization Systems Biogas and syngas desulfurization systems (Sulfurex CR, BF, BR models) for removing hydrogen sulfide (H2S) to prevent corrosion and SOx emissions in renewable gas processing.
• Carborex MS Biogas Upgrading System Biogas upgrading system separating methane from carbon dioxide to produce high-purity biomethane for injection into natural gas networks or use as vehicle fuel.
• Biomethane Injection Stations Stations and systems for measuring, conditioning, and controlling biomethane injection into natural gas networks, including methanation solutions and power-to-gas technology.
• Gas Regulation and Metering Stations (ERMs) Distribution regulator cabinets, ERM units, CNG/LNG station ERMs, MPA and MPB medium pressure regulators, and underground modules for natural gas and LPG regulation and metering.
• GOLEM Dynamic Regulation System Advanced dynamic regulation technology for real-time optimization of gas pressure and flow, reducing losses and enabling remote network management without field technician dispatch.
• SPECTRA Spectrometry Gas Analyzer Spectrometry-based gas composition analyzer for in-line measurement of multiple gas components through optical spectral analysis.
• Remote Management / Telegestion Solutions Remote management solutions for cathodic protection and ERMs using energy-efficient designs and latest communication technologies for real-time network monitoring.
• Kroms Infrared Radiant Heaters Gas-fired infrared radiant heaters for poultry and swine farming with over 60 years of design experience. Includes Kroms PILOT 6/12, Kroms 5/10, Kroms 1.5, and Kroms EI with electronic ignition. Features stainless steel radiant plates, aluminum reflectors, and CE certification. Compatible with natural gas or propane.
• Hot Air Generators (KAFH-V, BOX HEATER, ERMAF) Hot air heating systems for agricultural applications including KAFH-V sealed combustion units, BOX HEATER compact heaters, and ERMAF hot air cannons with 14-120 kW power range and up to 50m air distribution.
• Schwank Radiant Tube Heating Systems Schwank radiant tube heating systems for industrial space heating with high efficiency and uniform heat distribution, complemented by luminous radiant heaters, HVLS fans, air curtains, and Schwank gas heat pumps for large-volume premises and outdoor spaces.
• Shuangliang Lithium Bromide Absorption Chillers Absorption chillers using lithium bromide technology for producing chilled water from waste heat, including vapor, flue gas, hot water, direct flame, mixed, and heat pump variants. Produces chilled water down to 4°C with COP up to 1.55; a 1000kW unit has nominal electrical power of only 6kW.
• ENAC-Accredited Calibration Laboratory Services ENAC accredited (No. 241/LC10.199) calibration services for membrane, rotary piston, and turbine gas meters, and flowmeters, with PTB-traceable primary standards per ISO/IEC 17025.
• Technical Services (Maintenance, Commissioning, Spare Parts) Preventive maintenance, commissioning, spare parts supply, and detailed service reports for gas measurement, regulation, and combustion equipment.
• Engineering Projects and Custom Solutions Engineering services for construction and detail projects including filter systems, heat exchangers, odorization systems, project engineering, and pilot gas heaters for gas stations, combined cycles, and gas mixing plants.

Quantifiable outcome

• A 1000kW absorption chiller has nominal electrical power of only 6kW, dramatically reducing electricity consumption and CO2 emissions
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HoneywellcoreTechnology or IntegrationHoneywell is a key technology partner and brand supplier for Kromschroeder. Kromschroeder distributes Honeywell gas meters including membrane meters (BK series), turbine meters (TRZ2, SM-RI-X), rotating piston meters (RABO), ultrasonic meters (Q.Sonic), and volume converters (EK series). Kromschroeder is developing smart gas meters with Honeywell as a key technology partner, including the EI6 and EI7 intelligent indexes and the themis series of electronic indexes for smart metering applications.
• SchwankcoreTechnology or IntegrationSchwank is a key brand partner for industrial climate control solutions. Kromschroeder distributes Schwank products including tube radiant systems, luminous radiant heaters, HVLS fans, air curtains, heat pumps, and SchwankControl technology. SchwankControl is a holistic control system specifically developed for Schwank heating systems, enabling two-stage modulation, intelligent operation, and remote maintenance for large-space climate control applications.
• Shuangliang Eco-EnergycoreTechnology or IntegrationShuangliang Eco-Energy is the supplier and brand partner for lithium bromide absorption chillers and heat pumps distributed by Kromschroeder. Shuangliang products include steam-operated, flue gas-operated, hot water-operated, direct flame, and mixed configuration absorption chillers, as well as absorption heat pumps with COP up to 1.55, for waste heat recovery applications.
• DMTminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDMT is listed as a brand distributed by Kromschroeder. DMT products are part of the company's diversified brand portfolio in gas technologies.
• AutomaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAutoma is listed as a brand distributed by Kromschroeder. Automa products complement Kromschroeder's portfolio of gas equipment and solutions.
• Elster (now part of Honeywell)coreTechnology or IntegrationElster (now part of Honeywell) is a key technology partner whose rotating piston meters (RABO), turbine meters (TRZ2), and other products are distributed by Kromschroeder. The RABO rotating piston meter line combines proven Elster-Instromet characteristics with future-oriented features. Kromschroeder also distributes Elster regulators and other gas equipment.
• Emerson (Tartarini/Fisher)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmerson (Tartarini/Fisher) regulators are distributed by Kromschroeder. These regulators offer last-generation technology for industrial and commercial applications, featuring precision pressure control, high reliability, and versatility. Kromschroeder also distributes Emerson safety accessories including safety valves, filters, and blocking systems.
• JEAVONSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJEAVONS regulators are distributed by Kromschroeder. JEAVONS regulators are known for their compact design and high precision, ideal for residential and commercial installations with excellent response to demand changes and ease of maintenance.
• European Union (ARTEMIS ME3GAS Project)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKromschroeder participated in the EU ARTEMIS ME3GAS project (2011-2013) - 'Smart Gas Meters & Middleware for Energy Efficient Embedded Services' - which resulted in the development of a new generation of smart membrane gas meters equipped with themisalpha, themislog, and themisplus electronic indexes. The company cooperates actively in EU-sponsored programs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Itron: Global leader in smart gas, electricity, and water metering solutions with extensive European utility footprint. Direct competitor in smart gas meter rollouts where Kromschroeder's Honeywell-backed themis/EI6/EI7 family competes.
• Bright Biomethane: Dutch manufacturer of membrane-based biogas upgrading systems targeting European biomethane injection projects. Direct competitor to Kromschroeder's Carborex MS upgrading offering in the rapidly growing EU biomethane segment.
• Sensus (Xylem): Xylem-owned smart metering platform serving European gas and water utilities with smart gas meter and AMI solutions. Direct competitor for European smart-meter rollouts where Kromschroeder's themis products compete.
• Landis+Gyr: Swiss-headquartered smart metering and grid intelligence provider competing in the same European smart-gas-meter tenders and AMI deployments that Kromschroeder's distribution business targets.
• Pietro Fiorentini: Italian manufacturer of gas pressure regulators, meters, and distribution equipment serving utilities and industrial customers across Europe. Closest direct peer given the overlap in gas regulation, metering, and ERM station offerings for natural gas distribution.
• Endress+Hauser: German-headquartered global leader in industrial process measurement instruments, including gas quality and flow analyzers. Comparable in industrial measurement/control instrumentation with overlap in gas analyzers and flow computers.
• Greenlane Biogas: Canadian supplier of biogas upgrading systems (water scrubbing, membrane, pressure swing adsorption) competing in the same European biomethane injection station market where Kromschroeder's Carborex MS is positioned.
• Dresser Utility Solutions: North American manufacturer of gas meters, regulators, and distribution products with growing European presence. Direct overlap in rotary-piston meters, regulators, and ERM components that compete with Kromschroeder's RABO and regulation lines.
• WIKA Alexander Wiegand: German global manufacturer of pressure, temperature, level, flow, and gas quality measurement instruments. Comparable in measurement instrumentation for industrial gas applications and gas distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Process Solutions: Global incumbent whose Elster gas metering portfolio is currently distributed by Kromschroeder in Spain. Acts both as a partner (technology supplier for BK, TRZ2, RABO, Q.Sonic, EK series) and as a competitor through direct utility sales across other European markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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