Göpfert

What Göpfert does

Göpfert AG is a privately held German valve manufacturer and metal foundry headquartered in Weddingstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, founded in 1911 and operating for more than 110 years under the trading style "Armaturenfabrik und Metallgiesserei." The company designs, casts, and finishes an approximately 30,000-article catalogue of industrial valves (globe, gate, butterfly, check, ball, diaphragm, pneumatic, quick-closing), high-pressure and ANSI Class 150 valves, shipbuilding and naval-spec valves, transformer-oil valves, fire-fighting valves and the MX2000 foam/water monitor, plus self-developed hydraulic linear and rotary actuators. A core technical differentiator is the integrated in-house foundry producing gunmetal, bronze, and CuAl alloy castings, which enables full control over material specification, modular actuator architecture, and compliance with concurrent type approvals from ABS, DNV, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, ISO 9001:2015, and CE.

The business serves three primary vertical end markets — general industrial manufacturing, shipbuilding and maritime (including offshore and naval-vessel applications), and OEM / custom-engineered valve solutions — through a direct B2B sales model with no disclosed distributor intermediation. Revenue is generated predominantly through one-time hardware sales of valves, actuators, and fire-fighting equipment, supplemented by OEM development and prototyping work from prototype through series production using internal design, pattern-making, and foundry capabilities. Two sub-brands, FFA Schulze (mechanical remote controls / DIN 766 chain wheels) and GMS Tankmessung (tank level measurement sensors), extend the offering under the Göpfert Maritime Systems umbrella. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, and customer acquisition leans on trade-show participation (e.g., SMM Hamburg, September 2026), a multi-language corporate website in German / English / Dutch / French, and inbound direct-contact channels.

Name

Göpfert

Legal name

Göpfert AG

Website

https://goepfert-ag.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Göpfert AG is a German valve maker and metal foundry (founded 1911, Weddingstedt) producing roughly 30,000 industrial, shipbuilding, fire-protection, and OEM valve SKUs and hydraulic actuators for direct B2B sale to shipyards, offshore operators, and industrial-process customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Valves

NAICS

Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291), Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Valves & Cartridge Valves (Directional, Pressure, Flow Control) (IMAHAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL)

Keywords

• Industrial valves
• Marine valves
• Fire fighting equipment
• Valve actuators
• Metal foundry

Headquarters

HQ city

Weddingstedt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Valves: Production and sale of industrial valves including globe valves, gate valves, check valves, and specialty valves. Sold directly to industrial and maritime customers with standard and custom configurations. Revenue generated through one-time product sales with potential for replacement parts and service.
2. Custom/OEM Valve Solutions: OEM development and prototyping services for customer-specific valve solutions. From prototype to series delivery utilizing own construction, model making, and foundry capabilities.
3. Valve Actuators: Hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric actuators for valves sold as standalone products or integrated with valve solutions.
4. Fire Fighting Equipment: Fire fighting valves, couplings, monitors, and nozzles for maritime and industrial applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Göpfert AG operates an integrated manufacturing business consisting of an armaturenfabrik (valve factory) and metallgiesserei (metal foundry) producing approximately 30,000 different valve variants. The company manufactures industrial valves, maritime valves, fire-fighting equipment, and valve actuators, supplemented by sub-brands for mechanical remote controls (FFA Schulze) and tank level measurement (GMS Tankmessung).

Product overview

Göpfert AG is a valve factory and metal foundry offering an industrial product portfolio of approximately 30,000 articles comprising core valves (globe valves, gate valves, butterfly valves, check valves, ball valves, diaphragm valves), fire fighting equipment, actuators, and specialized valve solutions. The portfolio includes ANSI-compliant valves, high-pressure valves, marine/naval valves, transformer oil valves, and the MX2000 foam/water monitor. The company operates two sub-brands: GMS (Göpfert Maritime Systems) for tank level measurement sensors and FFA Schulze for mechanical remote controls including chain wheels. OEM/custom valve manufacturing is offered from prototype through series production using in-house design, model making, and foundry capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FFA Schulze: Mechanical remote control systems and chain wheels for valve operation
• GMS Tankmessung

Products and services

• Industrial Valves Cast and machined industrial valves for process plants, OEM equipment, and industrial infrastructure, drawn from a catalogue of roughly 30,000 variants.
• Maritime Valves Class-society-approved valves for ship newbuild, repair, and retrofit applications, certified by major marine classification societies.
• Fire Fighting Equipment Fire-fighting equipment (valves and related fittings) for marine and industrial fire protection systems.
• Valve Actuators Actuators used to operate industrial and maritime valves in process and shipboard systems.
• FFA Schulze Mechanical Remote Controls Mechanical remote control systems for operating valves remotely on ships and industrial installations, marketed under the FFA Schulze sub-brand.
• GMS Tankmessung Tank Level Measurement Tank level measurement systems for marine and industrial tank applications, marketed under the GMS Tankmessung sub-brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000 articles available in product portfolio

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• FFA SchulzeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFFA Schulze specializes in mechanical remote controls for valves. Göpfert AG offers FFA Schulze products through their distribution network, extending their product portfolio to include chain wheels and mechanical remote operation solutions for difficult-to-access valve installations.
• GMS - Göpfert Maritime SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGMS (Göpfert Maritime Systems) is a related product line focusing on tank level measurement sensors. This appears to be an internal product line rather than a separate company, extending the valve and fitting product range to include tank measurement solutions for maritime applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Velan Inc. Velan is a manufacturer of industrial valves with strong marine and offshore certifications, serving shipbuilding, oil & gas, and power generation customers. Directly comparable to Göpfert in product focus (gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly valves for marine service) and in maintaining marine classification society approvals, though larger and publicly traded.
• AVK Holding A/S: AVK is a Danish-headquartered manufacturer of valves, hydrants, and fittings for water, gas, wastewater, and fire protection markets. Comparable to Göpfert in European specialty valve manufacturing with foundry capabilities and marine/fire fighting product lines, though with greater emphasis on water infrastructure.
• Leser GmbH & Co. KG: Leser is a Hamburg-based German manufacturer of safety valves for oil & gas, chemical, and process industries with marine certifications. Highly comparable to Göpfert as a German specialty valve manufacturer with marine classification approvals, similar focus on critical shutoff and safety applications, and similar Mittelstand scale.
• Hawle Armaturen GmbH: Hawle is a German/Austrian manufacturer of valves and fittings primarily for water supply, gas distribution, and fire protection. Comparable to Göpfert as a German-speaking European specialty valve manufacturer with similar customer profile in municipal/industrial piping and similar size category.

Broad incumbents

• Crane Co. Crane Co. operates a process flow technologies segment manufacturing industrial valves and fluid handling equipment for chemical, energy, and general industrial markets. Comparable to Göpfert in valve manufacturing scope, particularly for marine, chemical, and process applications, though significantly larger and globally diversified.
• Watts Water Technologies: Watts Water Technologies manufactures valves and flow control products for plumbing, water, and industrial markets. Comparable to Göpfert in industrial valve manufacturing for fluid control, though focused on water/building services rather than maritime applications, and at substantially larger scale.
• Mueller Water Products: Mueller Water Products manufactures valves, hydrants, and water infrastructure products, with fire protection exposure. Comparable to Göpfert in specialty valve manufacturing for water/fire protection applications, though at much larger scale and focused on municipal water markets.
• Pentair plc: Pentair operates a flow technologies segment providing valves and fluid handling solutions for industrial, commercial, and residential applications. Comparable to Göpfert in valve manufacturing scope, though at significantly larger scale with broader geographic reach and adjacent water treatment businesses.
• KSB SE & Co. KGaA: KSB is a leading global manufacturer of pumps, valves, and related systems headquartered in Germany with broad industrial and maritime exposure. Comparable to Göpfert as a German industrial valve manufacturer with significant marine and process industry customers, but at substantially larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• Flowserve Corporation: Flowserve is one of the world's largest manufacturers of pumps, valves, and seals for the power, oil & gas, and process industries. Comparable to Göpfert as a multi-product industrial valve manufacturer serving marine, oil & gas, and chemical customers, though at much larger global scale with broader actuator and flow control offerings.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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