Pulsfog

What Pulsfog does

pulsFOG Dr. Stahl & Sohn GmbH is a third-generation, family-owned German manufacturer of thermal and cold fogging equipment headquartered in Überlingen, Germany, founded in 1968 by Dr. Stahl and Werner Stahl. The company designs and hand-assembles fogging machines that convert liquid solutions into ultra-fine droplets (1–100 µm) using pulse jet technology originally derived from WWII propulsion engineering. Its portfolio spans portable thermal foggers (K-10, K-22, K-30 series), high-power stationary thermal foggers (K-40, K-50), battery-powered cold foggers (Turbo-MAX 36V via the Metabo/CAS partnership), pneumatic cold foggers (Turbo ULV), and tractor-mounted PTO-driven cold foggers (TracFOG). Notable proprietary technology includes the patented pulsFOG BIO system for heat-sensitive biological agents, the nutriFOG fertilizer fog enhancer, and VK-2 Spezial droplet-stabilizing additive.

The company sells to commercial horticulture and greenhouse operators, livestock and poultry farms, agricultural plantations, professional pest control and public health agencies (including WHO-certified vector control programs against malaria, dengue, Zika, and yellow fever), and emergency services for training simulations. Revenue is generated through hardware sales, licensing, and consumable additives, distributed via a global channel of exclusive regional distributors, subsidiaries in Brazil (since 1982) and France, and licensed production in India (Royal Tradelinks) and Egypt (EL ISRA / Chema Industries). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; 98% of production is exported. Recent strategic emphasis has been on battery-powered mobility (CAS/Metabo partnership, 2024), WHO regulatory certification (2025), and incremental channel expansion in Germany (varEX GmbH, 2025).

Name

Pulsfog

Legal name

pulsFOG Dr. Stahl & Sohn GmbH

Website

https://pulsfog.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

pulsFOG is a third-generation German manufacturer of thermal and cold fogging machines used in horticulture, agriculture, livestock hygiene, pest control, and public health applications, exporting 98% of production via a global distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural and Industrial Fogging Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrostatic, ULV & Fogging Application Equipment (AFAAADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mosquito Control Products (Larvicides, Dunks, Foggers) (CRAJAHAI), Aerosol Disinfectants & Foggers (CRAJANAD)

Keywords

• Thermal fogging equipment
• Cold fogging machines
• Agricultural pest control
• Ultra low volume fogging
• Vector control foggers

Headquarters

HQ city

Überlingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Thermal Fogging Machines: Portable, stationary, and mounted thermal foggers (K-10, K-22, K-30, K-40, K-50 series) for agriculture, pest control, disinfection, and fire training applications. Products are hand-manufactured in Germany.
2. Cold Fogging Machines: Battery-powered (Turbo-MAX), electric (Turbo ULV), and PTO-driven (TracFOG) cold foggers for horticulture, livestock hygiene, and public health vector control.
3. Additives and Consumables: Specialized fogging additives including VK-2 Spezial, nutriFOG fertilizer enhancer, steadyFOG, and Disco Fog Fluid for stage effects. Spare parts and accessories.
4. Licensing and Licensed Production: Licensed production arrangements in India (Royal Tradelinks) and Egypt (EL ISRA/Chema Industries) for regional market supply under pulsFOG brand.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

pulsFOG manufactures thermal and cold fogging machines, including portable, stationary, battery-powered, and tractor-mounted units, that disperse ultra-fine droplets (1-100 µm) for crop protection, pest control, livestock disinfection, frost protection, and public health vector control. The company also supplies proprietary additives such as VK-2 Spezial and nutriFOG fertilizer enhancer.

Product overview

pulsFOG is a leading manufacturer of thermal and cold fogging equipment based in Germany, producing both portable and stationary fogging machines for agriculture, horticulture, livestock hygiene, pest control, and public health applications. The product portfolio centers on three main categories: Portable Thermal Foggers (K-10, K-22, K-30 series), Stationary Thermal Foggers (K-22-10/20, K-30-20, K-40, K-50 series), and Cold Foggers (Turbo-MAX battery-powered, Turbo ULV, TracFOG PTO-driven). Add-on products include NutriFOG fertilizer enhancer and VK-2 Spezial additive. The company pioneered pulse jet technology developed from World War II engineering and maintains global operations through subsidiaries in Brazil and licensed production in India, France, and Egypt. Recent innovation includes battery-powered equipment through the Cordless Alliance System (CAS) partnership with Metabo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• pulsFOG K-10 Series (Portable Thermal Fogger) Portable thermal foggers in multiple configurations including K-10-SP, K-10-SPe, K-10-SP-SAN (Ant Eater for malaria/dengue control), K-10-DESERT, K-10-STD, and K-10-O models, designed for pest control, plant protection, and disinfection across varied environments.
• pulsFOG K-22 Series (Portable Thermal Fogger) Mid-range portable thermal foggers including K-22-STD, K-22-O, and K-22-BIO variants, suitable for greenhouse, field, and livestock hygiene applications.
• pulsFOG K-30 Series (Portable Thermal Fogger) Higher-capacity portable thermal foggers including K-30-STD, K-30-O, and K-30-BIO models for larger area applications.
• pulsFOG K-22-10/20 Series (Stationary Thermal Fogger) Stationary thermal foggers available in small and large frame versions with 55L or 80L tank capacities, in STD, O, and BIO variants for continuous greenhouse and facility applications.
• pulsFOG K-30-20 Series (Stationary Thermal Fogger) Large-frame stationary thermal foggers with tank options including 2x55L and 65L configurations, available in STD, O, and BIO variants for extensive area treatment.
• pulsFOG K-40 (Stationary Thermal Fogger) High-power stationary thermal fogger reintroduced in 2016 as the most powerful in its class, with customizable configurations for large-area fogging.
• pulsFOG K-50 (Stationary Thermal Fogger) Highest-power stationary thermal fogger with 170 PS, dual 20L detachable petrol tanks, height-adjustable misting tube up to 45 degrees, adjustable flow rate up to 200 L/h, and the patented BIO system. Also available in Frost Control version.
• pulsFOG Turbo-MAX STD/CPT 36V (Battery-Powered Cold Fogger) Battery-powered cold foggers using the CAS 18V battery system, available in STD (standard) and CPT (with detachable handpiece) versions. Features 5L tank, 500W motor, 500ml/min flow rate, and 20m effective range. WHO-certified for vector control.
• pulsFOG Turbo ULV (Cold Fogger) Portable pneumatic cold fogger operating on 110/230V, with 5L tank, 1.0kW power, 25m effective range, and adjustable 10-100 µm droplet size via interchangeable nozzles.
• pulsFOG TracFOG (PTO-Driven Cold Fogger) World's first PTO-driven cold fogging machine, tractor-mounted for large plantations. Features 2 movable ULV nozzles, 15-25 µm droplet spectrum, 20-30m outdoor fogging height, 50m+ indoor width, and 6-12 ha/h application speed.
• pulsFOG TracFOG 400F (PTO-Driven Cold Fogger) Upgraded PTO-driven cold fogger with a robust blower, hinged maintenance doors, modified high-pressure agitation system, chemical-resistant formulation pump, and display with pressure gauges.
• pulsFOG VK-2 Spezial (Additive) Approved additive for disinfectant solutions used in pulsFOG fogging systems, helping prolong the lifespan of discharged droplets by delaying evaporation.
• pulsFOG nutriFOG (Fertilizer Fog Enhancer) World's first liquid fertilizing fog enhancer with a proprietary formulation that retards premature evaporation of water and prevents fertilizer crystallization, containing essential nutrients with chelating agents for improved plant vitality. For use with thermal and cold foggers with stainless steel nozzles.
• pulsFOG Disco Fog Fluid Stage fog fluid for emergency training exercises and special effects applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 1/100 reduction in liquid volume needed vs. conventional spraying — 1-3 l/1000 m² effective vs. 100-300 liters for traditional spraying
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

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

• Metabo / Cordless Alliance System (CAS)coreTechnology or IntegrationDevelopment partnership with Metabo for battery-powered fogging technology. pulsFOG accepted as full partner on equal level in the Cordless Alliance System (CAS). Both brands enjoy strong market reputation as traditional German companies. Partnership enabled the Turbo-MAX 36V battery-powered cold fogger launch.
• DRAMM Corporation (USA/Canada)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for pulsFOG products in USA and Canada. Long-standing partner exhibiting together at GreenTech Amsterdam trade shows. The 100,000th portable thermal fogger was shipped to DRAMM in November 2016.
• Newpharm (Italy)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive pulsFOG distributor for the Italian fogging market. Partnership announced 2022. Joint exhibition at Fieragricola Trade Fair in Verona, Italy from March 2-5, 2022.
• varEX GmbH (Germany)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew distribution partner for Germany (announced 2025). Handles livestock hygiene and disinfection, frost control, horticulture, public hygiene, and disease prevention. Provides full service support including repairs and maintenance.
• Frans Veugen Bedrijfshygiene B.V. (Netherlands)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFamily-owned business and long-term pulsFOG partner for 25+ years. Produced pulsFOG K-40 high-power thermal fogger under license for local Dutch market. Co-developed safer and more user-friendly K-40 unit with pulsFOG over 2 years before reintroduction to worldwide market at EuroTier 2016.
• PM Atemschutz GmbH (Germany)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman partner co-exhibiting with pulsFOG at EuroTier and IPM Essen trade shows. Partnership for respiratory protection equipment combined with pulsFOG fogging solutions for animal housing disinfection and vaccination applications.
• FarmWorker (Germany)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman partner co-exhibiting with pulsFOG at EuroTier trade shows for animal production and husbandry applications.
• Agritalia di Guandalini Erio (Italy)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian reseller of agricultural products and equipment for both conventional and organic farming. Located in southern Mantua, Italy. Partnered with pulsFOG at MACFRUT 2013 exhibition.
• German Cleaning Equipment Ltd. (Ukraine)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUkrainian partner exhibiting pulsFOG products at Agro Animal Show in Kiev, presenting high-quality thermal and cold fogging machines 'Made in Germany' for livestock breeding sector.
• Royal Brinkmann (UK)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK partner co-exhibiting with pulsFOG at Fruit Focus 2014 trade event in Kent, England.
• EQUIP S.A. de C.V. (Mexico)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional dealer for Mexico located in Corregidora, QRO. Handles pulsFOG products including TracFOG for plantations, orchards, and greenhouse applications in the Mexican market.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Echo Incorporated: Echo is a Japanese manufacturer of outdoor power equipment including professional sprayers and mist blowers. Echo's SRM backpack misters and duster products overlap with pulsFOG's portable thermal fogger lineup, particularly for pest control and agricultural applications in North American markets.
• STIHL Group: STIHL is a globally dominant German manufacturer of chainsaws and outdoor power equipment. While not a direct fogging competitor, STIHL's battery-powered AP system overlaps with the broader professional outdoor equipment market where pulsFOG's Turbo-MAX competes, and STIHL has moved into application equipment including sprayers and misters.

Direct peers

• Curtis Dyna-Fog: Curtis Dyna-Fog is a US-based manufacturer of thermal and cold fogging equipment for pest control, disinfection, and agriculture. It is one of pulsFOG's most direct global competitors, offering similar portable and vehicle-mounted ULV foggers, with comparable WHO-compliant vector control equipment and global distributor networks.
• Maruyama Mfg. Co., Inc. Maruyama is a Japanese manufacturer of professional spraying equipment, including power misters and ULV foggers used in agriculture and pest control. It directly competes with pulsFOG in the Asia-Pacific region and increasingly in global markets with battery-powered mist blowers for agricultural applications.
• Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH: Solo is a German manufacturer of sprayers, misters, and fogging equipment based in Sindelfingen. It offers backpack misters and ULV cold foggers competing with pulsFOG's portable products, particularly in pest control and disinfection applications across agricultural and public health markets.
• Birchmeier Sprühtechnik AG: Birchmeier is a Swiss manufacturer of spraying, foaming, and fogging equipment for agriculture, horticulture, and cleaning applications. It competes with pulsFOG in battery-powered ULV sprayers and professional application equipment, with comparable target customers in greenhouse and pest control segments.
• IGEBA Gerätebau GmbH: IGEBA is a German manufacturer of thermal foggers and ULV cold fogging machines headquartered in Burgrieden, Germany. It directly competes with pulsFOG across agricultural pest control, public health vector control, and disinfection applications, with similar product categories (portable thermal foggers, stationary units, ULV cold foggers).

Peers

• Husqvarna Group:

Emerging players

• Dramm Corporation: Dramm is pulsFOG's exclusive USA/Canada distributor and a US-based manufacturer of watering, irrigation, and horticultural equipment. While primarily a partner rather than direct competitor, Dramm's horticultural equipment portfolio (including hand sprayers and automated irrigation) overlaps with pulsFOG's greenhouse customer base and could develop competing fogging capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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