What FLURO-Gelenklager does

FLURO-Gelenklager GmbH, founded in 1976 and headquartered in Rosenfeld, Germany, is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of spherical plain bearings and rod ends (Gelenklager und Gelenkköpfe). The company operates as a closely linked sister entity to Martin Höhn GmbH — which supplies complementary precision parts and serves as the parent — under a unified leadership led by second-generation managing director Reiner Höhn. Across both entities, the combined headcount exceeds 160 employees, supported by a Rosenfeld footprint of more than 10,000 m² of production, office, and logistics space. FLURO distributes a catalog of standard rod ends and spherical plain bearings alongside sub-brands FLUROselect (custom-built specials), FLUROglide (high-performance including the media-resistant FLUROglide MEDIA SOLID), and the recently launched Tempo-Jäger ball-bearing rod ends. Customers are reached through an international dealer/distributor network serving over 70 countries, German national sales representatives, and direct field sales handled by named international and national account managers.

Manufacturing relies on CNC turning, milling, and grinding, supplemented by robotics, in-house surface coating (including proprietary zinc plating that mitigates hydrogen embrittlement for aerospace-grade use), and a fully automated logistics center. In-house quality assurance is anchored by Zeiss PRISMO 3D coordinate measurement, Zwick Roell tensile/fatigue testing, and Wolpert hardness systems. Product certification is held to ISO 9001:2015 (since 1997) and, since 2024, ISO 14001:2015; NADCAP-certified surface finishing partners support aerospace business. The customer base spans 14 documented verticals — motorsport, aviation/aerospace, mechanical and plant engineering, agricultural and construction machinery, commercial vehicles, conveyor/lifting technology, robotics, rail vehicles, marine, medical technology, food industry, musical instruments, energy, and trailers — reflecting a broad but diversified B2B industrial portfolio with no publicly disclosed end-customer concentration. Revenue is generated through quote-based direct sales of standard catalog SKUs and higher-value custom engineering projects under FLUROselect, with no public pricing or e-commerce channel.

The company is investing in growth: a state-of-the-art production and logistics hall with 3,404 automated pallet storage spaces and a 26,352-position triple-deep shuttle warehouse broke ground in April 2026 for end-2027 completion, more than tripling storage capacity. Recent strategic actions include the Tempo-Jäger launch (February 2025), the INDESTRUCTIBLES high-performance line presented at bauma 2025 (Munich), a first-time Paris Air Show appearance in June 2025 to access the aerospace vertical, and a March 2026 50th-anniversary brand modernization accompanied by a full website and product-finder relaunch.

Name

FLURO-Gelenklager

Legal name

FLURO-Gelenklager GmbH

Website

https://fluro.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

FLURO-Gelenklager GmbH, founded in 1976 and headquartered in Rosenfeld, Germany, manufactures spherical plain bearings and rod ends for B2B industrial customers across motorsport, aerospace, mechanical engineering, and 12 other verticals, distributing through a 70-country dealer network alongside sister company Martin Höhn GmbH.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Bearings and Rod Ends

NAICS

Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing (332991)

SIC

Ball & Roller Bearings (3562), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

Keywords

• Spherical plain bearings
• Rod ends manufacturing
• Precision bearing components
• Hydraulic rod ends
• Industrial bearing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Rosenfeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Spherical Plain Bearings and Rod Ends (Standard Products): Sale of catalogued standard spherical plain bearings and rod ends across multiple series (EA, EI, etc.) and material configurations (maintenance-free sealed, steel-on-steel, hydraulic). Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with repeat orders driven by the company's global dealer and distributor network.
2. Custom/Special Solutions (FLUROselect): Custom-manufactured spherical plain bearings, rod ends, and precision parts produced to individual customer specifications. This represents a higher-value, project-based revenue stream requiring engineering collaboration and bespoke manufacturing.
3. FLUROglide High-Performance Products: Premium high-performance product line including the FLUROglide MEDIA SOLID (media-resistant), serving demanding industrial environments. Premium pricing justified by superior durability and specialized performance characteristics.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

FLURO-Gelenklager GmbH develops and manufactures precision spherical plain bearings (Gelenklager) and rod ends (Gelenkköpfe), including hydraulic rod ends compliant with DIN 24338 / ISO 6982, clevises, fork joints, and angle joints. The company offers a comprehensive standard product catalog alongside custom-engineered solutions under the FLUROselect program and the FLUROglide high-performance product line, serving industrial OEM customers worldwide from its manufacturing base in Rosenfeld, Germany.

Product overview

FLURO-Gelenklager GmbH is a specialized manufacturer of spherical plain bearings and rod ends (Gelenklager und Gelenkköpfe) offering a comprehensive portfolio of standard products and custom solutions. The product lineup centers on Rod Ends and Spherical Plain Bearings as core offerings, complemented by specialized variants including Motorsport Series, Stainless (NIRO), FLUROglide high-performance products including the FLUROglide MEDIA SOLID (media-resistant), Hydraulic Rod Ends, Clevises/Fork/Angle Joints, Cylindrical Sliding Bushings, and Accessories. The company also offers FLUROselect for individual custom solutions beyond standard catalog items, with Precision Parts available through affiliated company HÖHN. Recent innovations include the Tempo-Jäger ball bearing rod ends for high-speed applications. FLURO positions itself as a full-range supplier (Vollsortimenter) in the spherical plain bearing niche, serving customers in over 70 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FLUROselect: Individual/custom solutions for spherical plain bearings and rod ends beyond standard catalog offerings
• FLUROglide
• Tempo-Jäger

Products and services

• Rod Ends (Gelenkköpfe) Precision rod ends (also called spherical plain bearings in rod end configuration) available with male or female threads, in maintenance-free or steel-on-steel variants, sealed or open versions. Designed for high multidirectional or unidirectional loads. Standard product family with multiple series (e.g., EA, EI).
• Spherical Plain Bearings (Gelenklager) Spherical plain bearings providing articulating motion for mechanical applications, available in various configurations including maintenance-free designs and steel-on-steel variants.
• Motorsport Series Rod Ends and Bearings Specialized rod ends and spherical plain bearings designed for high-performance motorsport applications, with enhanced durability and precision to withstand the extreme dynamic loads and vibrations of racing environments.
• Rolling Bearings (Wälzlager) Rolling bearings for various industrial applications requiring rotational motion support.
• Stainless Steel (NIRO) Rod Ends and Bearings Stainless steel rod ends and spherical plain bearings for corrosion-resistant applications such as marine, food, and other harsh-environment uses.
• FLUROglide High-Performance Bearings High-performance spherical plain bearings marketed under the FLUROglide brand, including the FLUROglide MEDIA SOLID variant — the first media-resistant high-performance spherical plain bearing — designed for demanding industrial environments with superior durability and specialized performance characteristics, justifying premium pricing.
• Hydraulic Rod Ends Hydraulic rod ends compliant with DIN 24338 / ISO 6982 standards, recommended for standard hydraulic cylinders.
• Clevises, Fork and Angle Joints Mechanical linkage components including clevis joints, fork joints, and angle joints used to transmit linear and angular movements in mechanical systems.
• Cylindrical Sliding Bushings Cylindrical sliding bushings for linear motion applications, available with self-lubricating or maintenance-free options.
• FLUROselect Individual Solutions Custom and individual solutions service for non-standard requirements, special dimensions, and customer-specific designs beyond the standard catalog offerings. Engineering collaboration with customers yields bespoke spherical plain bearings, rod ends, and precision parts.
• Tempo-Jäger Ball Bearing Rod Ends Ball-bearing rod ends in dimension series K, designed for high rotational speeds, with integrated oscillating ball bearing. Available with internal or external threads, made from high-quality tempered and rolling bearing steel with hardened and precision-finished surfaces. Equipped with USDA-H1-compliant special lubrication for food-industry use and a surface coating providing above-average corrosion protection while minimizing hydrogen embrittlement risk, making them suitable for packaging, filling, food processing, machinery, and aviation applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products supplied to customers in over 70 countries worldwide.
• +3 more outcomes

Segments14 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NADCAP-Certified Partners (Aerospace Surface Finishing)supportingTechnology or Integration · 16 June 2025FLURO collaborates with NADCAP-certified partners for surface finishing processes (anodizing, passivation, and other treatments) required to meet stringent aerospace quality standards for precision components used in aviation applications.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• NTN-SNR: French-Japanese bearing manufacturer with specialty lines in spherical plain bearings and rod ends. Particularly strong in European automotive and industrial OEM channels.
• NSK Ltd. Major Japanese bearing manufacturer with spherical plain bearing and rod end product lines. Competes broadly in industrial machinery and automotive segments where FLURO also serves.
• Schaeffler Group (INA/FAG): German automotive and industrial supplier with INA brand covering spherical plain bearings and rod ends. A direct broad-line competitor with much larger R&D and global manufacturing footprint than FLURO.
• Minebea Mitsumi (NMB): Japanese manufacturer of ball bearings and rod ends serving industrial and specialty markets. Overlaps with FLURO in the rod end and rolling bearing categories.
• Timken Company: US-based engineered bearings manufacturer with spherical plain bearing and rod end capabilities serving industrial and aerospace customers. Larger and more diversified than FLURO.
• SKF: Global Swedish bearing and motion control major with a broad portfolio including rod ends and spherical plain bearings. Overlaps with FLURO in mechanical and aerospace applications but competes as a full-line supplier rather than specialist.

Direct peers

• RBC Bearings: US specialty bearing manufacturer with a strong portfolio in rod ends, spherical plain bearings, and engineered bearings for aerospace and industrial markets. Highly comparable in product mix and target verticals.
• Aurora Bearing Company: US manufacturer of rod ends and spherical plain bearings, including aerospace and motorsport grades. Closest direct competitor to FLURO in product offering, customer base, and customization model.
• Heim Bearings (ASC) / MinebeaMitsumi: US-based rod end and spherical bearing specialist (now part of MinebeaMitsumi's AST branch) with aerospace and industrial focus. Highly comparable specialty competitor to FLURO.
• QA1: US-based manufacturer of rod ends, spherical bearings, and suspension components with strong motorsport and racing heritage. Competes head-to-head with FLURO's motorsport series and high-performance product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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