Galltec+Mela

Name

Galltec+Mela

Legal name

Galltec Mess- und Regeltechnik GmbH und MELA Sensortechnik GmbH

Website

https://galltec-mela.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Galltec+Mela is a German manufacturer of humidity and temperature measurement devices, operating two entities (Galltec in Bondorf and MELA in Mohlsdorf-Teichwolframsdorf) that produce proprietary POLYGA® fiber and MELA® capacitive sensors for industrial, HVAC, transport, food, and meteorology customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial humidity and temperature sensors

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Sensors (Temperature/Humidity/Gas/Air Quality) (HDAHALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Humidity, Mold & Indoor Moisture Monitoring Systems (HSAHAGAE), Humidity & dew point monitoring sensors (TLAEALAB), Irrigation Monitoring & Sensors (Flow/Pressure Meters, Soil Moisture, Water Quality Sensors) (AFABAHAJ)

Keywords

• Humidity sensors manufacturing
• Temperature measurement devices
• Industrial process automation
• Building automation sensors
• Dew point monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Böblingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of humidity and temperature sensors, transmitters, hygrostats, dew point monitors, and accessories. Products are manufactured in Germany with own cleanroom production. Includes pluggable probe systems for easy replacement.
2. Aftermarket/Service: Repairs and service for existing products, calibration services, and spare parts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Galltec+Mela manufactures humidity and temperature measurement and control devices for industrial, HVAC, building automation, process, and meteorology applications. The portfolio includes budget, allrounder, industrial-grade, and POLYGA® fiber-based transmitters, mechanical and electronic hygrostats, dew point monitors, and accessories, all built on two proprietary sensor technologies: POLYGA® hygroscopic fibers and MELA® capacitive sensor chips.

Product overview

Galltec+Mela is a German manufacturer of humidity and temperature measurement technology with over 50 years of experience. The product portfolio consists of four main transmitter product lines (Preiswerte Transmitter for HVAC, Allrounder-Transmitter for semi-industrial applications, Industrie-Transmitter for heavy-duty industrial use, and POLYGA®-Transmitter using proprietary fiber technology), complemented by mechanical Hygrostate controllers, electronic eStat hygrostat/hygrothermostats, and Taupunktwächter (dew point monitors). The offerings are built around two core measurement technologies: POLYGA® hygroscopic synthetic fibers (waterproof, washable, maintenance-free for high humidity environments) and capacitive MELA® sensor chips (for industrial applications requiring high accuracy and durability). An extensive Zubehör (accessories) range includes probes, filters, calibration standards, and mounting solutions. All devices are manufactured in Germany with own cleanroom production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• POLYGA®: Proprietary hygroscopic fiber technology for humidity measurement - offers long-term stability, is waterproof and washable, ideal for high humidity applications
• MELA®

Products and services

• Preiswerte Transmitter (Budget HVAC Transmitters)

Quantifiable outcome

• Operating temperature range: -80°C to +200°C for industrial sensors
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GreenhostminorOthersExternal hosting provider for the company's website. Greenhost, Johan van Hasseltkade 202, 1032 LP Amsterdam, Netherlands. Website is hosted externally for secure, fast, and efficient online offering.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• E+E Elektronik: Austrian manufacturer of humidity, temperature, CO2, and air velocity sensors with overlapping industrial, HVAC, and process automation customers. Closely comparable in size, DACH-region focus, and proprietary thin-film capacitive sensing technology.
• Rotronic (Process Sensing Technologies): Swiss humidity and temperature measurement specialist, now part of Process Sensing Technologies, with comparable product lines (transmitters, hygrostats, probes) and overlapping applications in pharma, food, HVAC, and industrial process — a near-direct niche competitor.
• Vaisala: Finnish global leader in humidity and temperature measurement instruments serving meteorology, HVAC, industrial process, and life sciences — the most direct and largest competitor to Galltec+Mela across overlapping industrial-grade humidity/temperature transmitter and probe categories.
• Michell Instruments (Process Sensing Technologies): UK-based humidity and dew-point measurement specialist serving industrial process, compressed air, and natural gas applications. Sister company to Rotronic under PST, with strong overlap on industrial-grade transmitters and dew-point monitors like Galltec+Mela's Taupunktwächter line.
• IST AG (Innovative Sensor Technology): Swiss manufacturer of thin-film platinum and semiconductor sensors including humidity and temperature probes serving industrial, HVAC, and process automation — overlapping product range with focus on sensor-element-level specialization similar to Galltec+Mela.
• B+B Sensors (B+B Thermo-Technik): German manufacturer of humidity and temperature sensors, transmitters, and data loggers serving industrial, HVAC, and agricultural applications. Closely comparable in size, German-based manufacturing, and product portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Testo SE & Co. KGaA: German measurement technology leader offering handheld and fixed humidity/temperature instruments across HVAC, food, pharma, and industrial applications — overlapping customer base but with a much broader portfolio beyond humidity/temperature sensing.
• Honeywell Sensing & Productivity Solutions: Global diversified sensor and controls manufacturer with humidity and temperature sensing products serving HVAC, industrial, and building automation customers — overlapping end markets but with vastly broader portfolio and global scale.

Emerging players

• Sensirion: Swiss manufacturer of CMOS-based micro-sensors including humidity and temperature, with strong presence in HVAC, automotive, and consumer/medical applications. Comparable at the sensor-element and module level but with different technology platform (CMOS MEMS vs. Galltec's proprietary POLYGA® fibers and capacitive chips).
• Elpro-Buchs (Elpro Group): Swiss manufacturer of temperature, humidity, and CO2 monitoring solutions with strong focus on cold chain, pharma, and life sciences applications — overlapping with Galltec+Mela's transport/logistics and pharma end-use segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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