What Heizmann SA does

Heizmann AG is a privately held Swiss industrial supplier (Aktiengesellschaft) founded in 1920 and headquartered in Aarau, Switzerland. The company specializes in hydraulic, hose, connection, drive, and fluid technology components — including rubber and thermoplastic hydraulic hoses, press and screw fittings, hydraulic couplings, pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and branded measurement equipment (HPM-series hydraulic testers, manometers, measuring cases). It also distributes complementary categories such as high-pressure cleaning systems, channel cleaning equipment, workshop machinery (crimping, cutting, peeling machines), and technical hoses for water, air, chemical, and food applications.

The company generates revenue primarily through direct product sales to B2B customers across five verticals: construction and trades, agriculture and municipal technology, industrial maintenance, food processing, and vehicle and machine manufacturing. It operates a direct go-to-market model combining a field sales force (Aussendienst), inside sales (Innendienst), and an owned e-commerce storefront (heizmann.ch), supplemented by a mobile hose workshop service for on-site repairs and the Heizmann Academy training program. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is anchored by the proprietary H-Power Network of more than 120 contract partners across Switzerland and Liechtenstein, which delivers the company's core value proposition of rapid response and minimized equipment downtime.

Heizmann's geographic footprint is restricted to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, with no disclosed subsidiaries, parent company, or external investors. The company has no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, patents, or regulatory actions, consistent with a long-established, independently operated industrial distribution business. Its proprietary digital tools (H-CODE for QR-based reordering, H-SCAN for barcode management, H-TOOL for order documentation) are operational workflow utilities rather than AI-driven systems.

Name

Heizmann SA

Legal name

Heizmann AG

Website

https://heizmann.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Heizmann AG is a privately held Swiss industrial distributor, founded in 1920 and headquartered in Aarau, supplying hydraulic hoses, fittings, couplings, drive and fluid technology components, and measurement equipment to B2B customers across construction, agriculture, industrial maintenance, food, and vehicle manufacturing sectors in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hydraulic Components

NAICS

Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423810), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer) (IMANALAA), Industrial MRO Supplies for Vehicle/Equipment Workshops (Bearings, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Fasteners) (TLAKAOAK)

Keywords

• Hydraulic hoses fittings
• Industrial hose supply
• Hydraulic components distribution
• Drive technology products
• Fluid technology systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Aarau

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of hydraulic components, hoses, fittings, drive technology, and fluid technology products through direct sales and e-commerce. The company serves the repair and spare parts market with high-quality hoses and fittings tailored to specific needs of all industries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Heizmann SA is a Swiss B2B industrial supplier selling hydraulic, hose, drive, and fluid technology components — including hydraulic hoses, press and screw fittings, couplings, bearings, belts, pumps, motors, valves, and cylinders — to industrial customers across construction, agriculture, food production, and vehicle/machine manufacturing. The company supplements its product catalog with measurement and testing equipment under its own HPM brand, hose workshop machinery, high-pressure and channel cleaning systems, and service offerings that include a mobile on-site hose workshop and professional training courses through the Heizmann Academy.

Product overview

Heizmann SA is a Swiss B2B industrial supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of hydraulic, hose, and drive technology products. The core offering consists of hydraulic lines and hoses (including rubber, thermoplastic, stainless steel variants), press fittings and screw fittings for hose termination, hydraulic couplings, and fluid technology components (pumps, motors, valves, cylinders). Specialized product lines include high-pressure cleaning equipment, channel cleaning systems, and hydraulic workshop equipment (crimping machines, cutting machines). The company also provides measurement and testing equipment (hydraulic testers, pressure gauges, measuring cases and hoses) primarily from their own HPM brand. Services include a mobile hose workshop for on-site repairs and professional training through the Heizmann Academy. With over 120 contract partners across Switzerland and Liechtenstein, the company operates through a dense network of service points for rapid response.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hydraulikschläuche (Hydraulic Hoses) Rubber hydraulic hoses including TE, braid, spiral, Supertuff, Rail, and high-pressure thermoplastic variants for various industrial applications.
• Pressarmaturen (Press Fittings) Crimped fittings in multiple series (X, IX stainless steel, HPE/HP interlock, XJ 700Bar) with connection types including metric, BSP, NPT, JIC, ORFS, and SAE for terminating hydraulic hoses.
• Hydraulik-Verschraubungen (Hydraulic Screw Fittings) Cutting ring tube fittings, ORFS tube fittings, adapter fittings, SAE and pump flanges for connecting hydraulic tubing and components.
• Hydraulikkupplungen (Hydraulic Couplings) Quick-release hydraulic couplings including ISO A/B, CEJN, Flat Face, Faster, MultiFaster, and CEJN Multi-X GII series for rapid connection and disconnection.
• Edelstahl Schläuche & Leitungen (Stainless Steel Hoses & Lines) Stainless steel corrugated hoses, exhaust hoses, press fittings and cutting ring tube fittings for corrosive environments and food industry applications.
• Technische Schläuche (Technical Hoses) Water and flat hoses, rubber conveyor hoses, spiral hoses, air hoses, vehicle hoses, universal hoses, gas hoses, spray and chemical hoses, and drinking water and food hoses.
• Antriebstechnik (Drive Technology) Rolling, sliding and housing bearings, drive belts and pulleys, sealing, spacing and securing materials, lubrication technology and linear technology components.
• Fluidtechnik (Fluid Technology) Hydraulic systems and components including pumps (external gear, axial piston, hand pumps), motors, valves, cylinders, tanks, accumulators, coolers, and pneumatic systems.
• Kanal-Reinigung (Channel Cleaning) Channel cleaning equipment including flushing hoses, low pressure hoses, DN 7.8 air couplings, STORZ couplings for municipal and industrial cleaning applications.
• Hochdruckreinigung (High Pressure Cleaning) High pressure cleaning systems including hoses, fittings, pistols, lances, nozzles (MEG, EG, hydroblade), washing brushes and accessories.
• Hydraulik-Werkstatt (Hydraulic Workshop Equipment) Hose crimping machines, cutting machines, combination machines, peeling machines, brushing machines, marking machines and interior cleaning equipment for hose assembly.
• Hydraulik-Tester (HPM Series) Portable hydraulic test devices for measuring, monitoring and analyzing flow, temperature, pressure and flow velocity in hydraulic systems, with CAN-Bus and analog connectivity options.
• Manometer (Pressure Gauges) Pressure measurement devices including analog dial gauges (63mm and 100mm diameters) and digital gauges (DIGI series, LEO series) with pressure ranges up to 1000 bar.
• Messkoffer (Measuring Cases) Plastic carrying cases configured for hydraulic pressure measurement, containing manometers, connections and measuring hoses.
• Messschläuche (Measuring Hoses) High-pressure measuring hoses (DN2 and DN4) with operating pressures up to 630 bar for connecting measurement equipment to hydraulic systems.
• Universal Sensorkabel CAN-Bus Universal 5-pin sensor cables for connecting CAN-Bus sensors to HPM 4030 CAN and HPM 6216 CAN hydraulic test equipment, available in 2m, 5m and 10m lengths.
• Mobile Schlauchwerkstatt (Mobile Hose Workshop) On-site hydraulic hose repair and replacement service for uninterrupted construction site operations.
• Heizmann Academy (Training Courses) Professional training courses in hydraulics and line technology offered to customers and company employees.

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimized costly production downtime through rapid component availability and reliable delivery
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• H-Power NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 120 contract partners across Switzerland and Liechtenstein form the H-Power Network, providing the densest network of service support points for rapid assistance, including emergency services. These partners have service agreements enabling fast response times throughout the country.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hydac: German manufacturer and supplier of hydraulic components, fluid filtration, accumulators, and hose/fitting technology. Comparable as a hydraulic specialist serving industrial MRO, construction, and mobile machinery customers with a similar product breadth.
• Alfagomma: Italian manufacturer of hydraulic and industrial rubber hoses. Comparable in core hose product portfolio and target verticals (construction, agriculture, industrial), though primarily a manufacturing supplier rather than a service-led MRO distributor.
• Manuli Hydraulics: Italian-headquartered manufacturer and supplier of hydraulic hoses, fittings, and fluid connectors. Comparable in core product portfolio (hoses, fittings, couplings) and target end markets (construction, agriculture, industrial), though primarily manufacturer rather than service-led distributor.
• CEJN: Swedish specialist in quick-connect hydraulic couplings and fluid connectors, with broad product overlap to Heizmann's hydraulic couplings line (ISO A/B, Flat Face, CEJN series). Comparable as a niche hydraulic accessories specialist serving similar industrial MRO and OEM customers.
• HANSA-FLEX: German-based global specialist in hydraulic hose service, mobile hose workshop, and fluid technology distribution. Closest direct peer: identical business model combining hose/fittings distribution, mobile on-site repair service, and rapid-response industrial MRO across DACH and global markets.
• Bucher Hydraulics: Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of hydraulic systems, pumps, motors, valves, and power units. Direct peer with shared Swiss DACH heritage, overlapping customer base in mobile and industrial hydraulics, and comparable specialization in hydraulic subsystems.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: US-listed global leader in motion and control technologies, with broad hydraulic hose, fittings, valves, and fluid handling product lines that directly overlap Heizmann's catalog. Serves the same Swiss customers but as a broad-line global incumbent rather than a Swiss service specialist.
• Eaton: US-listed global power management company with a major Hydraulics group offering hoses, fittings, valves, and pumps that compete with Heizmann's product lines. Comparable as a broad incumbent but with significantly larger scale and direct OEM relationships.
• Gates Industrial: US-listed global manufacturer of engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions, including hydraulic and industrial hoses. Direct product overlap in hoses and fluid technology, but operates as a global manufacturer rather than a regional service-led distributor.
• Bosch Rexroth: German global leader in hydraulics, factory automation, and mobile machinery components. Overlaps with Heizmann in hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and hose assemblies but operates as a broad-line industrial incumbent with far greater scale and OEM reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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