Oleotec
Oleotec S.r.l., an Italian division of Echterhage Holding, designs and manufactures MCS® hydraulic pressure monitoring components (test points, micro bore hoses, digital and glycerine gauges) for industrial OEMs and distributors across plastics, chemical, automotive, marine and aerospace markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1976
- HeadquartersCastello, Italy
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Oleotec does
Oleotec S.r.l., headquartered in Cantello (Varese), Italy and operating since 1976, is a niche hydraulic component manufacturer and wholly-owned division of the German Echterhage Holding (e.holding Fluid Technology Group). The company designs and produces the MCS® (Mini Control System) line of pressure-monitoring hardware, including piston-type and ball-type test points (Series 621 and 620), micro bore hoses and fittings (DN2/DN4), battery-powered digital datalogging gauges (DP1), glycerine-filled gauges, digital gauges (DG1, DG2) and complete test-box kits. Manufacturing is ISO 9001:2015 certified, the Series 621 line is ISO 15171-2 compliant, and DP1 gauges carry UKAS-accredited calibration certificates; production is conducted on automated transfer lines with 100% in-process testing.
Revenue is generated primarily through unit-priced hardware sales to industrial OEMs, system integrators and hydraulic equipment distributors, with no public pricing disclosed (sales-led, quote-based motion). The portfolio is broadened via co-distribution of Transfer Oil thermoplastic/PTFE hoses and JETCLEAN industrial cleaning equipment, plus integrated system solutions that bundle MCS components with sister-group products (VSE flow meters, DST magnetic couplings, Beinlich pumps, HBE hydraulics). End-customer industries span plastics and polyurethane processing, chemical and pharmaceutical plants, automotive manufacturing, marine and aerospace applications.
Go-to-market combines direct factory sales from Italy with a four-region channel network: SUCO VSE (France), IC Flow Controls (Canada/USA), E Fluid Technology (China, with Shanghai warehouse) and BEDA Flow Systems (India), supported by participation in Hannover Messe, Geofluid and Eima. In January 2023 Oleotec spun off its domestic Echterhage-group distribution into the new e.fluid Italy S.r.l., enabling it to focus on MCS® development, sales and service. Leadership comprises Managing Director Roberto Luoni (appointed February 2021) and Chairman Sebastian Janik, who is also Managing Director of Echterhage Holding.
Oleotec firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Oleotec
- Legal name
- Oleotec S.r.l.
- Website
- https://oleotec.it
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1976
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Oleotec S.r.l., an Italian division of Echterhage Holding, designs and manufactures MCS® hydraulic pressure monitoring components (test points, micro bore hoses, digital and glycerine gauges) for industrial OEMs and distributors across plastics, chemical, automotive, marine and aerospace markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Oleotec industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Hydraulic Components for Pressure Monitoring
- NAICS
- Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Sensors & Feedback Devices (Pressure, Flow, Position, Encoders, Transducers) (IMAHAGAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)
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Where Oleotec is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Castello
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Oleotec business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- MCS® Product Sales: Sale of hydraulic pressure monitoring components including test points, pressure gauges, micro bore hoses and fittings, and test boxes. Products are sold directly to industrial customers and through distribution partners worldwide.
- Transfer Oil Hose Distribution: Distribution of Transfer Oil thermoplastic and PTFE hoses for various pressure applications as part of product portfolio offering.
- Jetclean Hydraulic Cleaning Distribution: Distribution of JETCLEAN industrial pipe and tube cleaning equipment as supplementary product line.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard and custom hydraulic components |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels3 records
Oleotec product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Oleotec manufactures and distributes under the MCS® (Mini Control System) brand a complete range of hydraulic pressure monitoring components, including piston-type and ball-type test points, micro bore hoses and fittings (DN2/DN4), digital and glycerine-filled pressure gauges, and complete test boxes. These components enable reliable, in-line pressure measurement and monitoring at any point in hydraulic systems while operating at full pressure, serving industrial customers in plastics, chemical, pharmaceutical, automotive, marine, and aerospace sectors. The company also distributes partner-branded Transfer Oil thermoplastic hoses and Jetclean hydraulic cleaning equipment as supplementary offerings.
Product overview
Oleotec is a hydraulic components manufacturer specializing in pressure monitoring solutions under the MCS® (Mini Control System) brand. The product portfolio centers on test points (Series 621 piston-type, Series 620 ball-type, and Series 400 bayonet-type), micro bore hoses and fittings (DN2/DN4), digital pressure gauges (DG1, DG2, DP1 datalogging), glycerine-filled pressure gauges, and test boxes. Oleotec also distributes Transfer Oil thermoplastic hoses and Jetclean hydraulic cleaning equipment as partner products, and offers integrated system solutions combining its components with VSE flow meters, DST magnetic couplings, Beinlich pumps, and HBE hydraulic components. All MCS® products are designed and manufactured to ISO 9001:2015 standards.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- MCS® (Mini Control System): Complete range of test points, hydraulic hoses, micro bore hoses, fittings, and pressure gauges for pressure monitoring in hydraulic systems
Products and services
- MCS Series 621 Test Points Piston-type pressure test couplings for hydraulic systems with O-ring sealing that eliminate weepage even with low-viscosity fluids. Features zinc-nickel surface treatment, reduced pressure drop, and faster response. Working pressure up to 630 bar, burst pressure >2520 bar, compliant with ISO 15171-2. For industrial hydraulic system operators.
- MCS Series 620 Test Points
Quantifiable outcome
- MCS 621 series test points exceed 2,000,000 cycles in long-duration impulse testing
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Oleotec
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Oleotec technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
Feature4 records
Oleotec partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- e.fluid Italy S.r.l.coreEstablished as new sales company to take over distribution of Echterhage Group products in Italy from January 1, 2023. Managed by Marcello Riente. Allows Oleotec to focus on its core business of MCS product development, sales, and service.
- Transfer Oil S.p.A.coreItalian manufacturer of thermoplastic and PTFE hoses with 35+ years experience. Transfer Oil products (TO HYDRAULIC, TO INDUSTRIAL, TO UHP, GOMAX) are distributed by Oleotec as part of complete fluid technology solutions. All products manufactured in Italy.
- SUCO VSE France S.A.R.L.coreFrench distribution partner for Oleotec products. Located at ZAC de l'Oseraie, 6 rue Jacques Offenbach, 72000 Le Mans, France.
- IC Flow Controls, Inc.coreNorth American distribution partner (Canada and USA). Located at 112 Merle Lane Unit 208, Normal, IL 61761.
- E Fluid Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.coreChinese distribution partner with own branch office and warehouse in Shanghai (Unit 104, Building 6, No.650 Shunqing Lu, Shanghai 201612).
- BEDA Flow Systems Pvt. Ltd.coreIndian distribution partner. Located at W-7 Sector XI, Noida 201301.
- Echterhage Holding / e.holdingcoreGerman parent company and fluid technology group. Oleotec is a division operating since 1976. Group includes 5 production facilities (VSE, Beinlich, DST, HBE, Oleotec) serving fluid technology, power transmission, measurement and process engineering sectors.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Oleotec competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- WEH GmbH: WEH is a German specialist in hydraulic test couplings, quick-connect fittings and pressure-test adapters, directly comparable to Oleotec's MCS test-point product line for in-system hydraulic pressure measurement.
- Manuli Hydraulics: Manuli is an Italian hydraulic hose and fittings manufacturer with overlapping micro-bore hose and fitting categories to Oleotec's DN2/DN4 micro bore hose product line.
- Stauff Group (Walter Stauffenberg): Stauff manufactures hydraulic accessories including test points, hose fittings, clamps, and pressure gauges, and is the most directly comparable competitor to Oleotec's MCS Mini Control System portfolio within industrial fluid power.
- WIKA Alexander Wiegand: WIKA is a leading global manufacturer of pressure and temperature measurement instruments including digital and glycerine-filled pressure gauges; it overlaps with Oleotec's DG1/DG2/DP1 digital gauges and glycerine-filled gauge lines.
- CEJN Group: CEJN specialises in hydraulic quick-connect couplings and high-pressure test couplings for fluid systems, directly comparable to Oleotec's MCS Series 620/621 test points and micro bore hose product lines.
Broad incumbents
- Bosch Rexroth: Bosch Rexroth's hydraulics division supplies hydraulic components, hoses and condition-monitoring fittings across industrial manufacturing, competing with Oleotec in OEM and end-user segments.
- Eaton (Hydraulics): Eaton's Hydraulics group supplies hydraulic valves, hoses, fittings and sensors for industrial and mobile equipment, competing with Oleotec in industrial and process-industry hydraulic circuits.
- HYDAC International: HYDAC is a broad fluid-power incumbent offering hydraulic filtration, sensors, accumulators, valves and condition-monitoring instrumentation that broadly overlaps with Oleotec's pressure-sensing and hose product categories.
- Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin is a large diversified motion-and-control incumbent with a broad hydraulic fittings, hose, gauge and sensor portfolio that competes with multiple Oleotec MCS categories.
- Sun Hydraulics (Helena): Sun Hydraulics designs and manufactures hydraulic cartridge valves, integrated packages and system components for mobile and industrial hydraulics, adjacent to Oleotec's fittings and pressure-monitoring instrumentation.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Oleotec social profiles
Digital presenceOleotec compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Oleotec financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
Oleotec leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Oleotec subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Oleotec funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Oleotec M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Oleotec
What does Oleotec do?
Oleotec manufactures and distributes under the MCS® (Mini Control System) brand a complete range of hydraulic pressure monitoring components, including piston-type and ball-type test points, micro bore hoses and fittings (DN2/DN4), digital and glycerine-filled pressure gauges, and complete test boxes. These components enable reliable, in-line pressure measurement and monitoring at any point in hydraulic systems while operating at full pressure, serving industrial customers in plastics, chemical, pharmaceutical, automotive, marine, and aerospace sectors. The company also distributes partner-branded Transfer Oil thermoplastic hoses and Jetclean hydraulic cleaning equipment as supplementary offerings.
Is Oleotec a public or private company?
Oleotec is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Oleotec founded?
Oleotec was founded in 1976. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Oleotec based?
Oleotec is headquartered in Castello, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Oleotec make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. MCS® Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are transfer Oil Hose Distribution and jetclean Hydraulic Cleaning Distribution.
Who are Oleotec's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are WEH GmbH, Manuli Hydraulics, Stauff Group (Walter Stauffenberg), WIKA Alexander Wiegand and CEJN Group. Broad incumbents are Bosch Rexroth, Eaton (Hydraulics), HYDAC International, Parker Hannifin and Sun Hydraulics (Helena).
Does Oleotec have an API?
No public API is recorded for Oleotec.
What industry is Oleotec in?
Oleotec's product category is Hydraulic Components for Pressure Monitoring. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAGAK, Sensors & Feedback Devices (Pressure, Flow, Position, Encoders, Transducers), with a secondary code of IMAHAGAH, Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors). Its NAICS code is 334519 and its SIC code is 3823.