GOK

What GOK does

GOK (GOK Regler- und Armaturen-Gesellschaft mbH & Co. KG) is a German manufacturer of safety-critical components and systems for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and heating oil applications, headquartered in Marktbreit, Germany, and operating since 1968. The company is structured as a Kommanditgesellschaft (limited partnership) under private ownership with 11–50 employees and three Managing Directors (Dieter Kleine, Andreas Brohm, Manuel Stöcker).

GOK's product portfolio is organized into five business units: LPG systems (container and bottle installations with pressure regulators, valves, and piping), LPG leisure systems (Caramatic series for motorhomes, caravans, boats, and camping), oil heating systems (single-line, dual-line, industrial, and central supply), tank management (SmartBox platform for content monitoring, leak detection, and overfill protection via GSM/LAN/Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-enabled Mopeka PRO ultrasonic sensors), and control technology (laboratory safety LCU 300, exhaust monitoring EMS, and from January 2026, integrated Gastechnik Kirchner GmbH operations). Products carry CE, DIN DVGW, DVGW, Ü, ATEX, EMC, RED, and RoHS certifications with measurement accuracy of ±1% on digital fill level sensors. The portfolio includes dedicated sub-brands Caramatic, SmartBox, Mopeka, and MarineLine.

GOK generates revenue primarily through B2B hardware product sales priced in euros per published list catalogs (e.g., Listenpreise 2026), distributed through professional dealer networks in Germany and international distributors in Poland, Russia, and other European countries, with selective direct-to-consumer access for leisure products. Marketing is conducted via the gok.de website with product catalog and Download Center, trade publications in multiple languages, LinkedIn, YouTube, and industry events. Customer segments span industrial/commercial LPG users, residential homeowners, recreational vehicle owners, commercial kitchens, and oil heating installations.

Name

GOK

Legal name

GOK Regler- und Armaturen-Gesellschaft mbH & Co. KG

Website

https://gok.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GOK is a German manufacturer founded in 1968 specializing in safety-critical pressure regulators, valves, tank management systems, and control technology for LPG, heating oil, and laboratory/commercial kitchen applications, serving industrial, residential, and recreational vehicle markets across Europe through dealer networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gas Safety Components

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

NGL/LPG Pipeline Integrity, Leak Detection & SCADA Operations (TLAGAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

NGL/LPG Pipeline Storage & Terminaling (Caverns, Bullet Tanks, Tank Farms) (TLAGAEAM)

Keywords

• LPG pressure regulators
• Gas safety components
• Tank management systems
• Oil heating equipment
• Recreational vehicle gas systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Marktbreit

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Primary revenue stream from manufacturing and selling physical components including pressure regulators, valves, gas systems, tank management equipment, and accessories. Products sold through professional dealer networks and distributors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GOK manufactures and distributes safety-critical components and systems for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and heating oil applications, including pressure regulators, safety valves, tank management equipment, and control technology. The product range spans LPG container and bottle installations, oil heating systems (single-line, dual-line, industrial, central supply), digital tank monitoring solutions (SmartBox platform), and specialized gas systems for recreational vehicles and marine applications (Caramatic, MarineLine).

Product overview

GOK (GOK Regler- und Armaturen-Gesellschaft mbH & Co. KG) is a German manufacturer of safety-critical components and systems for liquefied gas (LPG) and heating oil applications, founded in 1968 and headquartered in Marktbreit, Germany. The product portfolio is organized into five main categories: Flüssiggasanlagen (LPG systems — container/bottle systems, pressure regulators, valves, heating/burning/soldering equipment), Flüssiggasanlagen Freizeit (leisure/recreational vehicle LPG systems under the Caramatic sub-brand), Ölfeuerungsanlagen (oil heating systems — single/dual-line, industrial, central supply), Tankmanagement (tank management — SmartBox platform for content/level monitoring, leak monitoring, overfill protection), and Steuerungstechnik (control technology — laboratory safety LCU 300, exhaust monitoring EMS). Key product families include the Caramatic series (gas control/regulator systems for recreational vehicles including GasControl, SafeDrive, BasicControl, TwoControl, DriveOne/DriveTwo, ConnectClean), the SmartBox platform (SmartBox AIR Wi-Fi, SmartBox 4 GSM/LAN variants with GSM/LAN PRO for remote tank monitoring), the MOPEKA PRO ultrasonic fill level sensor (Bluetooth-connected to smartphone apps), and specialized pressure regulators, push-fit couplings (SKU-QR), tilting lever valves (KSV), and changeover valves (AUV-ND). GOK also offers tank accessories including gas tank filters, remote displays, and electronic test equipment (Regulator Check LPG PRO), plus the MarineLine sub-brand for maritime LPG applications. From January 2026, GOK integrates the operations of Gastechnik Kirchner GmbH into its Steuerungstechnik business unit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Caramatic: Product line for gas pressure regulation systems for recreational vehicles, including Caramatic GasControl, Caramatic BasicControl, Caramatic ConnectClean, Caramatic SafeDrive, Caramatic DriveOne/DriveTwo, Caramatic TwoControl
• SmartBox
• Mopeka
• MarineLine

Products and services

• MOPEKA PRO Ultrasonic Fill Level Sensor for Gas Cylinders (Füllstandssensor MOPEKA PRO) Digital ultrasonic fill level meter for gas cylinders up to 48 kg fill weight (steel and aluminium), transmitting measurement data via Bluetooth to smartphone, tablet, or LCD monitor. ATEX-certified for use in gas cylinder boxes of recreational vehicles. Reports fill level in kg and volume percentage with ±1% accuracy.
• SmartBox AIR Wi-Fi Tank Content Indicator Battery-powered electronic remote content indicator for pressureless tanks with liquid media. Measures tank content using pneumatic measurement principle and transmits data via local WiFi network to a dedicated app. Displays content in liters, volume percentage, or fill height in centimeters.
• SmartBox 4 GSM PRO Remote Tank Content Indicator Electronic remote content indicator with data transmitter for up to four pressureless tanks with liquid operating media. Transmits tank data via SMS, email, or to the internet database smart-inspector.com. Monitors fill levels, minimum fill levels, system faults, and leak reports.
• SmartBox 4 LAN PRO Remote Tank Content Indicator Professional electronic remote content indicator for up to four pressureless tanks with LAN network data transmission. Enhanced features for remote monitoring of tank and consumption systems in commercial and industrial applications.
• SmartBox 4 LAN Tank Content Indicator Electronic remote content indicator with LAN network data transmission for up to four pressureless tanks with liquid operating media. Standard variant for local-network-based tank monitoring.
• Caramatic GasControl Gas Remote Switch Electronically controlled gas remote switch developed for maximum safety and comfortable operation in recreational vehicles, motorhomes, caravans, and small watercraft. Allows reliable opening and closing of gas supply controlled from an interior panel.
• Caramatic SafeDrive Crash-Sensor Gas Regulator System Enables gas supply in motorhomes, caravans, and van trucks while driving. Features an innovative system design with the crash sensor positioned directly at the gas cylinder together with the pressure regulator.
• Caramatic DriveOne / DriveTwo Driving-Mode Gas Regulator Systems Gas pressure regulator systems with integrated crash sensor enabling gas supply during driving in recreational vehicles. DriveOne and DriveTwo variants available for different cylinder configurations.
• Caramatic TwoControl Remote Display and Regulator Heating Control Remote display and regulator heating control for dual-cylinder systems, allowing monitoring and control of the dual-cylinder installation and regulator heating directly from the motorhome or caravan.
• Automatisches Umschaltventil AUV-ND (Automatic Changeover Valve AUV-ND) Compact automatic changeover valve AUV-ND 12 — the central component of multi-cylinder LPG supply systems. Accommodates switching between operating and reserve sides, a low-pressure regulator, multiple safety devices, and various connection options in a single unit.
• Behälterregler-Kombination Typ BHK/K (Container Regulator Combination Type BHK/K) New compact container regulator combination including safety shut-off valve (SAV), safety relief valve (PRV), and integrated gas deficiency lock UPSO. Designed for stationary LPG container installations.
• Steckkupplung Typ SKU-QR (Push-Fit Coupling Type SKU-QR) Push-fit coupling for simple, fast, and safe gas connection — requiring only one hand movement, completing the connection in seconds, and ensuring gas flows only with a correctly established connection.
• Kipphebelventil Typ KSV (Tilting Lever Valve Type KSV) Newly developed tilting lever valve introduced by GOK from 2024, offering advantages over other valves available on the market. Used in many pipeline systems of central importance.
• Automatisches Labor-Sicherheitssystem Typ LCU 300 (Automatic Laboratory Safety System Type LCU 300) Automatic laboratory safety system providing safety and monitoring for laboratory environments. Part of the Steuerungstechnik (control technology) business unit, with integration of Gastechnik Kirchner GmbH's operations as of January 1, 2026.
• Abgasabführung-Überwachung-System Typ EMS (Exhaust Gas Extraction Monitoring System Type EMS) Exhaust gas extraction monitoring system for monitoring and safety in commercial kitchen and laboratory environments. Part of the Steuerungstechnik (control technology) business unit.
• Elektronisches Druckregler-Prüfgerät Regulator Check LPG PRO Electronic pressure regulator test device for checking whether the pressure regulator in a motorhome, caravan, or boat is still functioning properly and providing the required operating pressure.
• HPU-Regler (Hose Protection Unit Regulator, Type EN61) Low-pressure regulator Type EN61 with integrated hose protection unit (HPU) for safe operation of gas grills. HPU is a new form of hose rupture protection.
• MarineLine LPG System for Boats Product line for liquefied gas systems on boats, meeting special safety requirements applicable to marine environments. Includes pressure regulators, piping systems, filters, and accessories.

Quantifiable outcome

• Measurement accuracy of ± 1% for digital fill level sensors

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Gastechnik Kirchner GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026GOK integrates the operating division of Gastechnik Kirchner GmbH for laboratory safety and kitchen exhaust protection systems into its Control Technology business unit as of January 1, 2026. This expands GOK's expertise in commercial gas supply.
• HybridSupplycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGOK distributes Mopeka products jointly with HybridSupply. The Mopeka ultrasonic sensors enable precise digital fill level measurement of LPG and heating oil. This partnership expands GOK's digital monitoring portfolio.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Watts Water Technologies: US-listed manufacturer of flow-control products including valves, regulators, and safety devices for water, gas, and plumbing. Comparable product technology but operates at much larger scale across plumbing/HVAC rather than LPG specialization.
• Honeywell International: Global industrial conglomerate whose Process Solutions and gas-equipment portfolios include pressure regulators, safety valves, and burner controls. Competes in adjacent industrial gas regulation rather than GOK's residential/recreational LPG niche.
• Emerson Electric (Fisher Controls): Major supplier of process control valves, regulators, and instrumentation via Fisher and other brands. Overlaps with GOK in pressure regulation and gas-system safety, but at much larger scale across oil & gas, chemical, and power end markets.

Direct peers

• Truma Gerätetechnik: German manufacturer of gas heating, refrigeration, and water systems for caravans, motorhomes, and boats. Overlaps directly with GOK's Caramatic leisure series and MarineLine, serving the same OEM and aftermarket channels in European leisure vehicles.
• REGO Products (Superior Industries): US-based manufacturer of LPG regulators, valves, and fittings for propane distribution, vehicles, and industrial gas applications. Closest US analogue to GOK in scope of LPG pressure regulation and safety components.
• GSR Ventiltechnik: German manufacturer of solenoid and control valves for gas, water, and steam. Comparable German SME specializing in safety-critical valves for gas systems with overlapping industrial and commercial LPG customers.
• Marshall Excelsior Company: US manufacturer of LPG and propane valves, regulators, and fittings for gas distribution and recreation. Closely comparable in product scope (regulators, changeover valves, couplings) to GOK's LPG systems portfolio.
• Cavagna Group: Italian-headquartered global manufacturer of LPG regulators, valves, and cylinder equipment. Most directly comparable competitor to GOK in LPG pressure regulation, safety valves, and tank accessories for residential, industrial, and recreational applications.
• Alde International (Truma subsidiary): Swedish maker of caravan and motorhome heating systems including LPG-fired hot water and space heaters. Directly comparable in the leisure-vehicle gas heating and water heating segment where GOK's Caramatic regulators are integrated.
• Dometic Group: Swedish-listed supplier of comfort and safety systems for caravans, motorhomes, marine, and commercial vehicles. Directly competes in LPG/electrical systems for recreational vehicles and adjacent to GOK's leisure and marine sub-brands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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