What Lehner does

Lehner Fluidtechnik (legally Michael Lehner Fluidtechnik) is a family-owned industrial distribution and service company founded in 1969 by Ernst Lehner and led since 2005 by second-generation owner Michael Lehner. The company is registered as a sole proprietorship (Einzelunternehmer) in Germany, headquartered at Joseph-Baur-Str. 10 in the Business-Park Friedberger See, Friedberg, Bavaria, where it relocated in 2014 into a facility with assembly and warehouse space. There are no subsidiaries, no external funding, and no disclosed headcount.

The company's commercial activity centers on being an authorized sales and service partner for tier-1 industrial manufacturers. Under long-standing partnerships, it distributes and services Aventics/Emerson pneumatic systems and components, Bosch Rexroth hydraulics, linear and assembly technology, and Robert Bosch industrial and power tools, with Emerson/ASCO also represented in the service portfolio. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales (pneumatic and hydraulic components, linear technology, assembly technology, aluminum profiles) and professional services including qualified consulting, planning and project engineering, custom solutions and special manufacturing, in-house assembly of complete assemblies including electrical drives and controls, maintenance and repair, machine safety, thermography-based diagnostics, and leakage measurement for energy efficiency.

The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises as well as large industrial corporations across South Germany. Distribution channels are regional, combining direct sales from the Friedberg headquarters with the company's role as a regional channel partner/reseller for its manufacturer principals. The marketing footprint is limited to a basic company website (currently flagged as under construction), a contact form, WhatsApp communication, and minimal social presence. No revenue, headcount, app, API, or AI capabilities are disclosed.

Name

Lehner

Legal name

Michael Lehner Fluidtechnik

Website

https://lehner-fluidtechnik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family-owned German industrial distributor founded in 1969, based in Friedberg, Bavaria. Authorized sales and service partner for Aventics/Emerson, Bosch Rexroth, and Bosch, supplying pneumatics, hydraulics, linear and assembly technology plus consulting, assembly, maintenance, and diagnostic services to SMEs and large corporations across South Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fluid Technology Distribution

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB), Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI), Pneumatic Air Preparation & Distribution (FRL assemblies, manifolds, air headers) (IMAHAGAD), Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)

Keywords

• Pneumatic systems distribution
• Hydraulic systems distribution
• Linear technology components
• Assembly technology solutions
• Industrial fluid technology services

Headquarters

HQ city

Friedberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales and Distribution: Sale and distribution of pneumatic and hydraulic components, linear technology components, and assembly technology products from major partners including Aventics, Bosch Rexroth, and Bosch. Includes sale of aluminum profiles for machine construction.
2. Service and Maintenance: In-house assembly of complete assemblies including electrical drives and controls, maintenance and repair services, thermography for machine diagnostics, and leakage measurement for energy efficiency.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Lehner-Fluidtechnik sells and distributes pneumatic, hydraulic, linear, and assembly technology components, along with aluminum profiles, as an authorized sales partner for Aventics (Emerson), Bosch Rexroth, Bosch, and Emerson/ASCO in Southern Germany. Complementing product distribution, the company delivers consulting, project planning, custom manufacturing, in-house assembly of complete systems including electrical drives and controls, maintenance and repair, machine safety solutions, thermography-based machine diagnostics, and leakage measurement for energy efficiency. Offerings are targeted at small, medium, and large industrial customers in the South German market.

Product overview

Lehner Fluidtechnik is a family-owned industrial distribution and service company founded in 1969, operating as a sales and service partner for major manufacturers including Bosch Rexroth (hydraulics, linear technology, assembly technology) and Emerson/Aventics (pneumatics). The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of fluid technology products (pneumatics, hydraulics, linear and assembly technology) along with engineering services including consulting, planning, custom solutions development, assembly, maintenance, machine safety, thermography diagnostics, and leakage measurement. The product offering is centered around their manufacturer partnerships rather than proprietary products, with the core technology categories being pneumatic and hydraulic systems for industrial automation applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pneumatics Sale and distribution of pneumatic systems and accessories for industrial applications, supplied through partnership with Aventics GmbH, including valves, cylinders, filters, regulators, and related components.
• Hydraulics Distribution of intelligent, networked hydraulic systems for industrial applications, supplied through partnership with Bosch Rexroth, covering mobile and stationary hydraulics applications.
• Linear Technology Sale of mechanical components and mechatronic systems for executing translational movements, provided through the Bosch Rexroth partnership.
• Assembly Technology Distribution of solutions for assembly of pre-produced parts on-site, including mechanical basic elements, material and information flow technology, and manual production systems, supplied through the Bosch Rexroth partnership.
• Aluminum Profiles Sale of aluminum profiles for mechanical engineering and workstation systems.
• Consulting and Planning Qualified consulting and project planning services for fluid technology solutions covering pneumatics, hydraulics, linear technology, and assembly technology.
• Assembly Services In-house assembly of complete assemblies including electrical drives and controls for industrial customers.
• Custom Solutions and Special Manufacturing Development of customer-specific solutions and custom manufacturing of fluid technology components and assemblies.
• Maintenance and Service Maintenance, repair, and service for fluid technology systems, backed by a well-stocked warehouse including customer-specific articles.
• Machine Safety Safety solutions for pneumatic products to help prevent workplace accidents.
• Thermography for Machine Diagnostics Thermal imaging services for machine diagnostics and predictive maintenance of industrial equipment.
• Leakage Measurement Leakage measurement services to maintain energy efficiency in compressed air systems.
• Didactic Training Solutions Training and educational solutions for technical training in fluid technology, provided through the Bosch Rexroth partnership.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aventics GmbH (Emerson)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2014Aventics is a specialist for pneumatics, drive and control solutions for production processes. The company emerged in early 2014 through the spin-off of the pneumatics division from the Bosch Rexroth Group and has approximately 2,100 employees worldwide. Lehner Fluidtechnik is a sales partner for Aventics products including pneumatic systems, sensors, and related accessories.
• Bosch Rexroth AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1969Bosch Rexroth AG originated in 2001 as a subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH through the merger of the Bosch Automationstechnik business unit and Mannesmann Rexroth AG. The company provides solutions in pneumatics, hydraulics, linear and manufacturing technology, and electronic drives and controls. Lehner has been a partner since 1969, representing the company in hydraulics, linear technology, and manufacturing technology in South Germany.
• Robert Bosch GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRobert Bosch GmbH provides industrial tools, power tools, e-bike components, and DIY products. Lehner Fluidtechnik serves as a sales partner for Bosch industrial tools and power tools in South Germany.
• Emerson/ASCOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorASCO is part of Emerson Electric Co. and provides fluid automation solutions including solenoid valves, angle seat valves, valve islands, cylinders, filters, regulators, oilers, and accessories. Lehner Fluidtechnik provides sales and service for ASCO products including product configuration support and access to technical documentation.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Stauff Group (Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG): German-based manufacturer and distributor of fluid power accessories including hose fittings, valves, filters, and clamping systems. Comparable as a fluid power component specialist with both manufacturing and distribution operations serving industrial customers across hydraulics-related categories.
• BIBUS Deutschland GmbH: Regional German distributor of pneumatics, hydraulics, and fluid technology serving industrial customers. Closely comparable to Lehner as a multi-brand fluid power distributor with similar product breadth (cylinders, valves, pumps) and service offerings, though BIBUS has broader European reach.

Broad incumbents

• SMC Corporation: Global leader in pneumatic components (cylinders, valves, actuators, air preparation). Comparable as a primary pneumatics source for industrial customers; differs as a direct manufacturer competing with the brands Lehner distributes.
• Festo SE & Co. KG: One of the world's largest pneumatic and automation manufacturers. Comparable as a comprehensive pneumatics supplier with deep German industrial roots; differs in being a direct manufacturer rather than a multi-brand distributor and in serving global markets.
• Bosch Rexroth AG: Major manufacturer of hydraulics, pneumatics, linear and assembly technology — and one of Lehner's core brand partners. Directly comparable in product categories served (hydraulics, linear technology, assembly) but operates globally as a direct manufacturer rather than a regional distributor.
• Aventics GmbH (Emerson): Pneumatics manufacturer spun off from Bosch Rexroth in 2014 and now part of Emerson. Comparable as the principal pneumatics brand carried by Lehner; differs as a global direct manufacturer rather than a regional sales partner.
• Bürkert Fluid Control Systems: Manufacturer of fluid control valves, sensors, and process automation components with strong German presence. Comparable as a fluid automation supplier to industrial customers; differs as a direct manufacturer of solenoid and process valves.
• IMI Norgren: Global pneumatics and fluid control manufacturer (Norgren brand). Comparable as a supplier of pneumatic components and motion control products serving industrial OEMs and end users; differs as a direct multinational manufacturer.
• Parker Hannifin Corporation: Global motion and control technologies manufacturer with broad fluid power, pneumatic, and hydraulic product lines. Comparable in the fluid power product categories offered to industrial customers; differs as a multinational direct manufacturer.
• HYDAC International GmbH: Manufacturer of hydraulic components, fluid filtration, condition monitoring, and fluid power systems. Comparable on the hydraulics side of Lehner's portfolio, particularly in filtration and condition monitoring, which overlaps with Lehner's thermography and leakage measurement services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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