Matter Hydraulik AG

What Matter Hydraulik AG does

Matter Hydraulik AG is a privately held Swiss value-added distributor and full-service provider of hydraulic rescue, fluid, industrial, and rail-rerailing technology, operating from its headquarters in Ellikon a.d. Thur since 1980. The company holds exclusive Swiss distribution rights for multiple international manufacturers and serves four primary verticals: fire and rescue services, railway operators, industrial companies (manufacturing, chemical, energy), and municipal water and wastewater utilities. Its core offering spans battery-powered rescue equipment (LUKAS E4 Series with Captium™ IoT connectivity), pneumatic lifting and sealing systems (VETTER), fire monitors (ALCO), screw spindle pumps and volumetric flow meters (KRAL), magnetically coupled gear pumps for aggressive media (SCHERZINGER), and modular automatic backwash filtration systems (BOLLFILTER aquaBoll).

The business operates on a sales-led, quote-based commercial model with regional field sales representatives covering East/Inner and Central/Western Switzerland (including Ticino), supported by direct consultation with engineers and certified technicians. Several engineering staff are active members of voluntary fire brigades and rescue services, providing practitioner-level application expertise that informs product selection and configuration. Revenue is generated through two streams: hardware sales of distributed products and professional services spanning consultation, system design, procurement, implementation, commissioning, and recurring maintenance. Notable customers include Air Zermatt (helicopter refueling), ARA Schönau and ARA Region Biel AG (wastewater utilities serving roughly 86,000+ inhabitants), Centre Loewenberg / SBB (railway training facility HVAC protection), Centurion Tower Brugg-Windisch (HVAC), and Swiss fire departments broadly.

Marketing is executed through a content-led website (matter.ch), German- and French-language newsletters, LinkedIn, and active trade show participation including Suisse Public, CIMAC Congress, Aqua Suisse, and the LUKAS Rescue League. The company received the 2026 "Longest Partnership Award" from IDEX Fire & Safety, which represents the longest-standing relationship among 59 dealers across 38 countries, underscoring the durability of its flagship partnerships (LUKAS, VETTER, ALCO).

Name

Matter Hydraulik AG

Legal name

Matter Hydraulik AG

Website

https://matter.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Matter Hydraulik AG is a Swiss value-added distributor and service provider, founded in 1980, offering hydraulic rescue, fluid-handling, industrial, and rail-rerailing technology through exclusive partnerships with LUKAS, VETTER, ALCO, KRAL, BOLLFILTER, and SCHERZINGER to Swiss fire, rail, industrial, and water-utility customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dinhard

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment and Product Sales: Sale of hydraulic rescue equipment, fluid technology (pumps, flow meters, filters), and rail technology systems. Products include LUKAS rescue tools, VETTER lifting/air sealing products, KRAL pumps and flow meters, BOLLFILTER/aquaBoll filtration systems, ALCO fire monitors, and SCHERZINGER gear pumps. Products are sold directly to end customers through the company's sales team.
2. Service, Maintenance and Consulting: Full-service offering including consulting, planning, procurement, implementation, commissioning, and reliable maintenance. The company provides field service for rescue services and ongoing maintenance for industrial fluid systems.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Matter Hydraulik AG distributes, services, and supports hydraulic rescue, fluid technology, industrial technology, and rail-rerailing equipment in Switzerland. The company holds exclusive Swiss distribution rights for brands including LUKAS, VETTER, ALCO, KRAL, BOLLFILTER/aquaBoll, and SCHERZINGER, and delivers full-service lifecycle support from consultation and system design through procurement, implementation, commissioning, and maintenance. Its portfolio spans battery-powered rescue tools, lifting and sealing equipment, fire monitors, screw spindle pumps, volumetric flow meters, magnetically coupled gear pumps, and automatic backwash filtration systems.

Product overview

Matter Hydraulik AG operates as a value-added distributor and service provider for rescue, fluid, and industrial technology equipment, representing multiple international brands through a platform-plus-modules structure. The core product portfolio centers on LUKAS E4 Series next-generation battery-powered rescue equipment (cutters, spreaders, combination tools, cylinders), VETTER lifting/sealing systems (MAGNAS SEAL patches, C-TEC/S.TEC lifting bags, pipe sealing cushions), ALCO fire monitors (TerraStream 3, APF 1-DC EVO), KRAL pumping and flow measurement solutions (screw spindle pumps C/K/G series, OMG flow meters), SCHERZINGER gear pumps (stainless steel, Hastelloy, titanium), and BOLLFILTER aquaBoll automatic filtration systems. Products integrate within technology domains: LUKAS E4 tools share Captium™ connectivity platform; hydraulic systems combine P 605 OE power unit with LX LIFT control and HP 16 lifting cylinders; KRAL pumps pair with OMG flow meters for complete fuel systems; BOLLFILTER filtration protects water-intake infrastructure. Services span consultation, planning, procurement, implementation, commissioning, and maintenance with on-site emergency support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LUKAS E4 Series Next-generation battery-powered hydraulic rescue equipment series including cutters (S378, S789, S799), spreaders (SP333, SP555, SP7775, SP7777, SP7778), combination tools (SC258, SC358, SC758), and rescue cylinders (R320, R521, CR522). Features Captium™ connectivity platform for fleet management, intelligent dashboard, integrated LED lighting, and Geofencing. Targeted at fire departments and rescue services.
• LUKAS P 605 OE Hydraulic Power Unit Compact battery or mains-powered hydraulic power unit (457 x 200 x 319 mm) with 5L oil volume expandable to 10L via auxiliary tank, dual flow rates (2.7 l/min low pressure / 0.6 l/min high pressure), ECO mode for energy savings, LED status indicator, and optional dual-cylinder operation.
• LUKAS HP 16 / T 160 R Telescopic Lifting Cylinder Three-stage telescopic hydraulic lifting cylinder with 169 mm collapsed height and 162 mm total stroke. Features 875 kN / 416 kN / 165 kN lifting forces across stages, lightweight alloy construction with hard-anodized surfaces, integrated hose rupture protection, and 15.4 kg total weight.
• LUKAS LX LIFT Control Module Compact control module enabling synchronized operation of two telescopic heavy-lift cylinders. Compatible with P 605 OE battery, P 360 SG, P 635 SG gasoline, and P 635 SE electric power units. Regulates input pressure precisely to 530 bar for safe 700-bar cylinder operation.
• VETTER MAGNASEAL Magnetic Patches Self-adhering, tool-free magnetic sealing patches for immediate leak containment on metallic surfaces. Available in 5 sizes (XS to XL) with coverage up to 91.44 x 91.44 cm. Urethane construction with embedded neodymium magnets, 15-year lifespan, and Teflon sheet for chemical resistance.
• VETTER C-TEC Pneumatic Lifting Bags Pneumatic lifting bags (C-TEC 30, C-TEC 75, C-TEC 172) with 12 bar operating pressure, lifting forces from 30 to 172 tons, integrated load plates, modular connection of up to 3 bags for heights to 2.1 m, and tool-free coupling system.
• VETTER Pipe Sealing Cushions Pneumatic pipe sealing cushions (test balls) for temporary pipeline isolation during maintenance or emergencies. Adjustable contact pressure 0.5-2.5 bar, available for pipe diameters 30-60 cm and larger, with quick deployment without special tools.
• ALCO TerraStream 3 Ground Monitor Firefighting ground monitor with up to 5,000 l/min flow capacity, 2.5 bar pressure loss, 60-second setup time, 7.3 kg lightweight construction, 360°/180° rotation options, modular nozzle configurations, and corrosion-resistant anodized aluminum housing with powder coating.
• KRAL C-Series Screw Spindle Pumps Triple-screw positive displacement pumps (CK, CL, CG models) for fuels, oils, and lubricants. Flow rates up to 3,550 l/min, pressures to 100 bar, temperatures -20°C to 180°C, viscosity range from low to heavy fuel oil. Linear, pressure-stiff delivery characteristic with magnetically coupled hermetically sealed variants.
• KRAL CL Screw Spindle Pump - Aviation Refueling System ATEX-rated triple-screw pump for Jet A1 kerosene helicopter refueling with flow rates up to 140 l/min, redundant dual-pump configuration for backup capability, safety valve limiting pressure to 4 bar, BOLL & KIRCH pre-filter protection, and special treatment for low-viscosity media.
• KRAL OMG Volumetric Flow Meters Volumetric flow meters using screw spindle principle for industrial processes. Flow range 0.1 to 7,500 l/min, accuracy ±0.1% of reading, reproducibility ±0.01%, viscosity range 1 to 1,000,000 mm²/s, temperature range -20°C to +200°C, pressure to 250 bar (sensor variants to 650 bar). No straight pipe runs required.
• SCHERZINGER Gear Pumps Gear pumps (series 3030-5050) available in hermetically sealed magnetically coupled stainless steel, Hastelloy, or titanium constructions. For aggressive media, chemicals, and alternative fuels. Flow rates 0.02 to 50 l/min, differential pressures to 10 bar, temperatures to 200°C, viscosities from 0.5 mPas.
• BOLLFILTER aquaBoll Automatic Backwash Filter Modular automatic backwash filter for water, process, and wastewater applications. Filter fineness 10 µm to 5 mm, connections DN 50 to DN 1000, pressure to 40 bar, self-cleaning operation without process interruption, three filter elements (slot candles, sieve cylinders, fine sieve cylinders), horizontal or vertical installation.
• Matter Hydraulik Service Full-service provider offering consultation, system design, procurement, implementation, commissioning, and maintenance for rescue, fluid, and industrial technology equipment. Includes on-site service for emergency services with rapid response capability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 140 liters per minute refueling capacity for helicopter operations (Air Zermatt project)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• IDEX Fire & SafetyflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Matter Hydraulik AG is a long-standing Swiss distribution partner for IDEX Fire & Safety brands including LUKAS (rescue equipment), VETTER (lifting/sealing), and ALCO (fire monitors). In 2026, Matter Hydraulik received the 'Longest Partnership Award' at the IDEX Fire & Safety International Dealer Conference. The partnership spans decades and is described as a close collaboration driven by technical expertise, mutual trust, and a shared goal of supporting rescue services with reliable solutions.
• LUKAS (a brand of IDEX Fire & Safety)coreTechnology or IntegrationLUKAS is a leading manufacturer of hydraulic rescue equipment including the E4 battery-powered series, hydraulic power units, spreaders, cutters, combination tools, rescue cylinders, and rail rerailing systems. Matter Hydraulik serves as the exclusive Swiss distributor, offering the full LUKAS product range with consulting, service, and maintenance support.
• VETTER (a brand of IDEX Fire & Safety)coreTechnology or IntegrationVETTER produces lifting bags, pipe sealing plugs, MAGNASEAL magnetic patches, universal tents, and other industrial/rescue equipment. Matter Hydraulik distributes VETTER products in Switzerland, offering C-TEC and S.TEC lifting bags, MAGNASEAL leak-sealing patches, and related equipment for fire, rescue, and industrial applications.
• ALCO (a brand of IDEX Fire & Safety)coreTechnology or IntegrationALCO manufactures firefighting monitors and nozzles including the TerraStream 3 ground monitor (up to 5,000 l/min) and APF 2.5-DC EVO remote-controlled fire monitor. Matter Hydraulik distributes ALCO products in Switzerland, providing solutions for fire departments, industrial fire protection, military, and disaster response.
• KRALcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKRAL manufactures screw spindle pumps (series CK, CL, CG), flow meters (OMG series, OMS series), and other fluid technology. Matter Hydraulik is the Swiss distributor for KRAL products, offering pumps for fuels, lubricants, chemicals, and process fluids, as well as volumetric flow meters for demanding industrial applications.
• BOLL & KIRCH (BOLLFILTER)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBOLLFILTER produces automatic and simplex filters including the aquaBoll modular automatic filter, simplex filters (type 1.03.2), duplex filters (type BFD), and various filter elements. Matter Hydraulik is the exclusive Swiss distributor, offering filtration solutions for HVAC, wastewater treatment, industrial cooling, and process water applications.
• SCHERZINGERcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSCHERZINGER is a manufacturer of gear pumps (external and internal gear) in stainless steel, Hastelloy, and titanium for aggressive and toxic media. Matter Hydraulik is the exclusive Swiss distributor, offering magnetically coupled gear pumps for chemical processing, fuels, and alternative energy applications including methanol transfer.
• WEPUKO PAHNKEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWEPUKO PAHNKE is included in Matter Hydraulik's fluid technology product portfolio as a partner brand, though limited details are provided on the specific product range.
• Corroprot AGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCorroprot AG in Illnau collaborated with Matter Hydraulik on the Air Zermatt helicopter refueling project, handling installation work in partnership with a focus on precision and long-term reliability.
• Rescue Evolution LabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRescue Evolution Lab from Olten specializes in realistic street rescue training, modern learning methods, human factors, and mixed reality training. The organization was featured at Matter Hydraulik's stand at Suisse Public 2026 and collaborates on training events including Rescue Evolution Day.
• BOLL & KIRCHcoreTechnology or IntegrationBOLL & KIRCH provides pre-filters (e.g., for the Air Zermatt KRAL pump project) as part of the filtration product ecosystem distributed by Matter Hydraulik in Switzerland.
• RESIGNminorOthersRESIGN Grafikstudio in Winterthur is responsible for the website design, concept, and code for matter.ch, listed in the company imprint as the design partner.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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