Kito Armaturen

What Kito Armaturen does

KITO Armaturen GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of explosion protection equipment, headquartered at Grotrian-Steinweg-Str. 1c in Braunschweig, Germany (legal form: GmbH). The company designs and produces a portfolio of safety armatures organized into end-of-line devices (ventilation hoods, pressure relief valves, vacuum relief valves, and combined pressure/vacuum relief valves for storage tanks), inline devices (inline pressure/vacuum valves plus deflagration and detonation flame arresters for piping systems), and a Mobile Applications line serving tank trucks and transportable containers. A Special Armatures category provides custom-engineered units, and an Equipment for Armatures line supplies accessories and spare parts.

The underlying technology is mechanical and process-safety engineering rather than software: arresters and relief valves are manufactured in Braunschweig under a quality system certified to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and an environmental system certified to DIN EN ISO 14001:2015, with product testing performed via METRUS testers. The digital layer is limited to the KISS (KITO Sizing & Selection) online configurator, which is a product specification tool rather than a software platform; no APIs, SDKs, or AI features are present. Products are specified into customer safety concepts and validated against current explosion protection directives.

The business model is straightforward B2B industrial equipment sales through quote-based pricing (no publicly disclosed price list), with a minimum order value of 100 EUR, ex-works delivery from Braunschweig, and net prices excluding VAT. Distribution combines direct sales from headquarters with a worldwide network of KITO Sales Partners for commercial coverage and a regional KITO KARE certified maintenance and service partner program for post-sale support. The company has no disclosed recurring revenue model, no investor funding, and no identified parent entity; leadership is provided by Managing Director (Geschäftsführer) Dipl.-Ing. Frank Schlöffer, consistent with the profile of an independent German Mittelstand manufacturer.

Name

Kito Armaturen

Legal name

KITO Armaturen GmbH

Website

https://kito.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

KITO Armaturen GmbH is a German manufacturer of explosion protection equipment, including flame arresters and pressure/vacuum relief valves, serving industrial processing facilities and mobile tank operators globally through direct sales and certified partner networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Explosion Protection Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

Keywords

• Flame arresters
• Explosion protection equipment
• Pressure relief valves
• Vacuum relief valves
• Safety armatures

Headquarters

HQ city

Braunschweig

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Safety Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of explosion protection equipment including flame arresters, pressure/vacuum relief valves, and special armatures. Products offered as standard catalog items and custom special solutions for individual customer requirements. One-time product sales with no recurring revenue model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

KITO Armaturen GmbH manufactures and sells explosion protection equipment — primarily flame arresters (deflagration and detonation types) and pressure/vacuum relief valves — for industrial storage tanks, processing facilities, and pipeline systems. The product portfolio covers end-of-line armatures installed on tank openings, inline armatures installed in piping systems, mobile equipment for transport tanks, and custom special armatures for unique applications. Products are engineered and manufactured at the company's Braunschweig, Germany facility and distributed via direct sales and a global network of certified KITO Sales Partners and KITO KARE service partners.

Product overview

Kito Armaturen is a manufacturer of explosion protection equipment headquartered in Braunschweig, Germany, with over 90 years of experience. The product portfolio is organized into two main armature categories: End-of-Line Armatures (tank-top mounting devices including ventilation hoods, pressure relief valves, vacuum relief valves, and combined pressure/vacuum valves) and Inline Armatures (pipeline-mounted devices including in-line pressure/vacuum valves, deflagration flame arresters, and detonation flame arresters). Additional product lines include Mobile Applications for transport tanks and Special Armatures for custom solutions. The offering is complemented by Equipment for Armatures (accessories and spare parts) and the KISS digital platform for product sizing and configuration. The company also provides maintenance services through its KITO KARE certified partner network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KITO KISS: Product configuration platform for sizing and selection of explosion protection products.
• KITO KARE

Products and services

• Pressure Relief Valves Pressure relief valves installed at tank openings that protect storage tanks from overpressure conditions during filling operations and temperature changes. Used by industrial processing facilities handling flammable or hazardous media.
• Vacuum Relief Valves Vacuum relief valves installed at tank openings to prevent vacuum formation in storage tanks, protecting against implosion during draining operations or temperature cooling. Used by industrial facilities storing flammable liquids and gases.
• Pressure and Vacuum Relief Valves Combined valves providing both overpressure and vacuum protection in a single unit for storage tank safety. Designed for industrial customers seeking a consolidated end-of-line protection solution.
• Ventilation Hood Ventilation hood installed at tank openings to enable controlled breathing and pressure management of storage tanks. Used for low-exposure tank venting requirements at industrial facilities.
• Inline Pressure and Vacuum Relief Valves In-line valves installed in piping systems to provide pressure and vacuum relief for pipeline protection. Used in industrial pipeline networks handling flammable media.
• Inline Deflagration Flame Arresters Flame arresters installed in pipelines to prevent flame propagation during deflagration events, protecting connected process equipment. Used in industrial pipe systems carrying flammable gases or vapors.
• Inline Detonation Flame Arresters Heavy-duty flame arresters designed to stop detonations in pipeline systems, providing protection against more severe flame propagation events than deflagration arresters. Used in higher-hazard industrial piping applications.
• Mobile Applications Equipment Explosion protection armatures designed specifically for mobile tanks and transportable containers such as tank trucks, providing safety during transport of hazardous or flammable materials.
• Special Armatures (Custom Solutions) Custom-designed and special-purpose armatures tailored to specific customer requirements and unique application scenarios that are not covered by the standard catalog offering. Targeted at industrial customers with non-standard explosion protection challenges.

Segments2 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 core.

• KITO Sales Partners (Worldwide Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKITO Sales Partners are available worldwide to help customers find optimal solutions for their security concepts. Partners provide local customer support and technical consultation for KITO explosion protection products.
• KITO KARE Certified Maintenance and Service PartnerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKITO KARE program ensures valves function optimally and are easy to maintain. Partners receive regular training in maintenance and repair, and workshops are audited for certification. Available in Germany/German-speaking regions, Europe, and Switzerland.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Protego (Braunschweiger Flammenfilter): German manufacturer of flame arresters, pressure/vacuum relief valves and tank protection equipment. Direct head-to-head competitor to KITO in deflagration/detonation arresters and end-of-line armatures for storage tanks and pipelines.
• Groth Corporation: Specialist manufacturer of pressure/vacuum relief valves and flame arresters for storage tank protection. Direct overlap with KITO's End-of-Line Armatures line and inline pressure/vacuum valve category.
• Fike Corporation: Manufacturer of explosion protection solutions including flame arresters, explosion isolation valves and explosion suppression systems. Overlaps with KITO on inline flame arrester technology and process safety applications.
• IMI Norgren / IMI Precision Engineering: Manufacturer of pneumatic and fluid control components including industrial valves for process applications. Comparable to KITO in serving industrial customers needing fluid and gas handling control equipment.
• REMBE: German Mittelstand manufacturer of explosion protection and process safety equipment including rupture discs, flameless venting and detonation arresters. Closely comparable German-engineered safety product portfolio targeting the same industrial process customers.
• BS&B Safety Systems: Global manufacturer of explosion protection equipment including flame arresters, rupture disks and explosion suppression systems. Closely comparable product portfolio for tank, vessel and pipeline protection in oil & gas, chemical and petrochemical facilities.
• Bürkert: German-headquartered manufacturer of process automation, fluid control valves and solenoid valves. Overlaps with KITO on industrial valves for fluid and gas handling in chemical and process applications, though Bürkert is broader in instrumentation.

Broad incumbents

• Pentair (Flow & Filtration Solutions): Industrial flow control, fluid handling and filtration solutions provider. Tangentially comparable to KITO in industrial fluid and gas handling, though Pentair is a broad multi-segment industrial incumbent rather than an explosion protection specialist.
• Crane ChemPharma & Energy Solutions: Manufacturer of industrial valves and pipeline equipment for chemical, petrochemical and energy applications. Comparable to KITO in serving the same end-markets but at significantly larger scale and broader product scope.
• Emerson Electric (Fisher Controls / Anderson Greenwood): Large industrial conglomerate with significant process control valve and pressure relief valve portfolio. Anderson Greenwood and Fisher brands overlap directly with KITO's pressure/vacuum relief valves for tank and pipeline applications, but as part of a much broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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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