What Eckerle Technologies does

Eckerle Technologies GmbH is a family-owned German manufacturer of hydraulic internal gear pumps, HVAC pump systems, and electronic operating equipment, headquartered in Malsch, Baden-Württemberg. Founded in 1935 by Otto Eckerle and now led by his son Otto Michael Eckerle, the company has built a 90-year specialization around axial and radial gap-compensated internal gear pump technology, supported by more than 200 patents. Its core product portfolio comprises the EIPH high-pressure internal gear pump series for industrial hydraulics (operating pressures up to 300 bar, in four sizes EIPH2/EIPH3/EIPH5/EIPH6), the EIPS and EIPG series for mobile hydraulics, the EIPQ reversible pumps and EIMQ hydromotors featuring 4-quadrant energy-recovery capability, plus HVAC pump systems co-developed with Swiss sister company GOTEC S.A. since 1963, and electronic ballasts and LED drivers for industrial lighting under its Electronics division. All development and production take place in Germany, with the company certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 50001:2018, and compliant with RoHS, REACH, Proposition 65, and EU conflict-minerals regulations.

The company distributes globally through a network of more than 45 regional representatives and channel partners across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Africa, and Oceania, organized by product division. As of 2025 it employs more than 200 people and has produced over three million internal gear pumps since serial production resumed in 2000. Its go-to-market combines direct field sales for engineered solutions and private-label customization with a channel-partner model, targeting industrial OEM customers including material-handling equipment manufacturers (KION Group), injection-molding machinery builders, agricultural machinery producers, and power-generation and wind-power equipment suppliers. Pricing is quote-based under multi-year B2B contracts, with no public price list.

Eckerle's revenue is not publicly disclosed; based on headcount of 200+ employees across three product divisions and a global manufacturing-and-distribution footprint, the company operates as a stable Mittelstand industrial enterprise. Its strategic posture centers on deepening niche leadership in compensated internal gear pumps, expanding HVAC and electronics adjacencies, and extending global distribution, while family ownership and absence of external capital limit aggressive expansion or exit optionality.

Name

Eckerle Technologies

Legal name

Eckerle Technologies GmbH

Website

https://eckerle.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Eckerle Technologies GmbH is a family-owned German manufacturer founded in 1935, producing axial and radial gap-compensated internal gear pumps for industrial and mobile hydraulics, HVAC pump systems via its Swiss sister company GOTEC S.A., and electronic ballasts and LED drivers, serving industrial OEMs worldwide through direct sales and 45+ regional representatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hydraulic Pumps

NAICS

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

Keywords

• Internal gear pumps
• Hydraulic pump systems
• HVAC pump systems
• Electronic ballasts
• Mobile hydraulics

Headquarters

HQ city

Malsch

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic Pumps and Systems: Sale of high-pressure internal gear pumps, hydromotors, and complete hydraulic systems for mobile hydraulics, industrial hydraulics, and automotive applications
2. HVAC Pump Systems: Heating, climate, and conveyor pump systems developed and produced in cooperation with sister company GOTEC S.A. (Switzerland)
3. Electronic Operating Equipment: Electronic control and regulation solutions including electronic ballasts (UV, fluorescent lamps), LED operating equipment, and power electronics
4. Custom Solutions and Private Labels: Tailor-made special solutions and private label products customized to specific customer requirements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Eckerle Technologies designs, develops, and manufactures high-pressure internal gear pumps and hydraulic systems for mobile and industrial hydraulics, HVAC pump systems for heating, climate and conveyor applications (co-developed with sister company GOTEC S.A. in Switzerland), and electronic operating devices such as ballasts and LED drivers for industrial and lighting applications. The company also offers customized special solutions and private label products, with development and production based in Germany and a worldwide distribution network of over 45 locations.

Product overview

Eckerle Technologies GmbH is a technology-leading company in hydraulic pumps, pump systems for heating, air conditioning and medical technology, and electronic operating devices for industry. The product portfolio includes the EIPH high-pressure internal gear pump series (EIPH2, EIPH3, EIPH5, EIPH6) for industrial hydraulics, EIPS and EIPG for mobile hydraulics, EIPQ reversible pumps for 4-quadrant energy-saving applications, and EIMQ hydraulic motors. The HVAC division offers pump systems for heating, air conditioning, and conveyor applications developed with sister company GOTEC S.A. Switzerland. The electronics division provides electronic ballasts and LED operating devices. The company also offers customized special solutions and private label products. Development and production take place in Germany with a global distribution network of over 45 locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EIPH Internal Gear High-Pressure Pump Internal gear high-pressure pump specifically developed for industrial hydraulics requirements. Available in four sizes (EIPH2, EIPH3, EIPH5, EIPH6) with axial and radial gap compensation, operating pressures up to 300 bar continuous, designed for press technology, ship technology, paper industry, conveyor and lifting technology, plastic and rubber injection molding, power plant and wind power technology.
• EIPS Internal Gear Pump Advanced internal gear pump series developed for high requirements of mobile hydraulics, also suitable for industrial hydraulics and agricultural machinery. Available in sizes EIPS1, EIPS2, and EIPS2 (Unimog).
• EIPQ High-Pressure Reversible Pump High-pressure reversible pumps optimized for self-priming applications and low system pressures or high speeds. Can operate as pump or motor in both directions due to symmetric design. Features 4-quadrant capability for energy-saving potential in speed-controlled drives.
• EIPG Internal Gear Pump Internal gear pump series with constant displacement volume, developed for high requirements of mobile hydraulics. Also suitable for agricultural machinery. Features improved noise behavior for maximum quiet operation.
• EIMQ Internal Gear Hydraulic Motor Internal gear hydraulic motors with 4-quadrant technology. Can operate as pump or motor in both rotation directions. Features high efficiency and low viscosity and temperature dependence for excellent controllability across entire operating range.
• HVAC Pump Systems Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning pump systems. Includes air conditioning technology, burner technology, heating oil suction and pressure units, electromagnetic pumps, and diaphragm pumps. Developed and produced in collaboration with sister company GOTEC S.A. (Switzerland) for over 60 years.
• Electronic Operating Devices (Elektronische Betriebsgeräte) Electronic operating devices including electronic ballasts for UV applications, LED operating devices, and electronic ballasts for fluorescent lamps. Cost-effective control and regulation solutions with long-standing experience in power electronics.
• Custom Special Solutions and Private Labels Customized special solutions for hydraulics and electronics, as well as private label products, specifically tailored to customer requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 million pumps produced since 2000
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, support, operational and regional.

• GOTEC S.A. (Switzerland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1963Sister company founded in Sion, Switzerland in 1963 marking the beginning of Eckerle's international expansion. GOTEC specializes in HVAC pump systems and has been Eckerle's strategic partner for over 60 years in developing and producing intelligent pump systems for heating, climate, and conveyor applications.
• Ratisbona Compliance (RC-Whistle)supportImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership for whistleblower system providing legal expertise for compliance management. Ratisbona Compliance provides the 'RC-Whistle' platform for confidential reporting of violations, structured processes, and initial legal assessment.
• ApteanoperationalTechnology or IntegrationImplementation of Aptean CAQ (Computer-Aided Quality) system for digitalizing quality-relevant processes, from calibration of testing equipment to traceability of complete production batches.
• HAWE Hydraulik FranceregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for hydraulic products in France, located in Tigery.
• PMC Technology A/SregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for hydraulic products in Denmark, located in Soborg.
• HAWE Italiana S.r.l.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for hydraulic products in Italy, located in Cinisello Balsamo (Milan).
• HAWE Hidrolik ve Otomasyon Sistemleri A.Ş.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for hydraulic products in Turkey, located in Istanbul.
• FLODRAULIC GroupregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for hydraulic products in Canada and USA (Norcross, Georgia), covering North American markets.
• IUVA (International Ultraviolet Association)supportOthersIndustry association membership since July 2024, providing access to latest UV technology research and development, technological innovations, and expert network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Casappa: Italian manufacturer of internal and external gear pumps, hydraulic motors, and power take-offs for mobile and industrial hydraulics. Competes head-to-head with Eckerle in gear pump technology and serves similar OEM customers in agricultural and material handling markets.
• Bucher Hydraulics: Swiss manufacturer of hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, and power units for mobile and industrial applications. Direct competitor in the European Mittelstand hydraulic pump segment with comparable product breadth and customer profile.
• Linde Hydraulics: German hydraulic systems manufacturer (now owned by Weichai Group) specializing in high-pressure hydraulic pumps and motors for mobile machinery. Direct overlap with Eckerle's mobile hydraulics product portfolio and similar European Mittelstand heritage.
• Marzocchi Pompe: Italian manufacturer specializing in internal and external gear pumps for hydraulic applications—the closest technology match to Eckerle's EIPH/EIPS series. Comparable size and product focus make this a near-perfect direct peer in the niche internal gear pump category.
• HAWE Hydraulik: German hydraulic specialist focused on pumps, valves, and power packs for mobile and industrial applications. Direct competitor in the German Mittelstand hydraulic market; also serves as Eckerle's distribution partner in France, Italy, and Turkey, illustrating the competitive overlap.
• Yuken Kogyo: Japanese hydraulic equipment manufacturer producing vane, piston, and gear pumps plus directional valves and proportional controls. Competes with Eckerle in industrial hydraulics and serves similar injection molding and machine tool OEM customers globally.
• Kawasaki Precision Machinery: Japanese manufacturer of hydraulic pumps and motors (piston, gear, vane types) for industrial and mobile applications. Competes with Eckerle in mobile hydraulics, particularly in Asian markets and with construction/agricultural equipment OEMs.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: US-based global manufacturer of motion and control technologies including hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, and systems. Overlaps with Eckerle's hydraulic pump portfolio as part of a much broader fluid power and aerospace portfolio.
• Bosch Rexroth: Global leader in hydraulic pumps, motors, and drive-and-control technologies with extensive product breadth across mobile and industrial hydraulics. Direct overlap with Eckerle's internal gear pump portfolio, though Rexroth operates at substantially larger scale with a complete fluid power ecosystem.
• Eaton: US-based diversified industrial manufacturer with a substantial hydraulics business producing gear, vane, and piston pumps plus hydraulic motors and valves. Competes with Eckerle in mobile hydraulics applications while operating at significantly larger scale across multiple industrial verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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