ERC

What ERC does

ERC (Emissions-Reduzierungs-Concepte GmbH) is a privately held German industrial technology group founded in 1995 and headquartered in Buchholz in der Nordheide, with manufacturing operations in Buchholz and Wahlstedt. The group operates through four wholly-owned operating divisions in a holding structure: ERC Additiv GmbH (fuel and heating-oil additives for improved combustion efficiency, emissions reduction, and equipment-life extension), ERC Technik GmbH (burners, combustion plants, and SNCR/SCR flue gas denitrification equipment for gas and liquid fuels), ERC Messen Steuern Regeln GmbH (measurement, control, dosing, and automation systems for industry, power plants, and waste management), and ERC Engineering Xperts GmbH (engineering consulting for marine, industrial-plant, renewable-energy, and hydrogen projects).

The company's underlying technology spans proprietary fuel-additive chemistry, industrial combustion and emissions-control equipment (NOx/SOx reduction, SCR/SNCR denitrification), and process automation including dosing, visualization, bus, and operating systems. ERC operates in 39 countries through wholly-owned distribution subsidiaries in Poland (Szczecin), Czech Republic (Prague), and China (Beijing), and a joint venture in India (ERC Chemtrols Pvt. Ltd. with Chemtrols Industries Ltd., Mumbai), and serves industrial plants, power plants, the maritime/shipping industry, heating-system operators, and the agriculture sector. Active R&D is positioned around renewable/e-fuels (HVO, XtL, EEXI/CII compliance), hydrogen infrastructure, and energy storage/transport.

ERC generates revenue primarily through direct enterprise B2B sales of (i) proprietary additive products, (ii) engineered industrial combustion and denitrification equipment, (iii) measurement/control/automation hardware, and (iv) engineering services and after-sales installation, commissioning, maintenance, and consulting. Pricing is quote-based (not publicly disclosed), ex-works plus VAT, with ancillary costs and aftermarket service expenses borne by the customer. GTM motion is enterprise field sales reinforced by industry conference participation, the 'Additiv Report' newsletter, association memberships, and Google Ads/SEM. The group is ISO 9001:2015 certified (2026–2029) and remains owner-operated with no disclosed institutional or PE/VC ownership signals.

Name

ERC

Legal name

ERC Emissions-Reduzierungs-Concepte GmbH

Website

https://erc-online.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ERC (Emissions-Reduzierungs-Concepte GmbH) is a privately held German industrial technology group that develops and manufactures fuel additives, combustion and flue-gas denitrification equipment, process-automation systems, and engineering services, serving industrial plants, power plants, the maritime sector, and heating operators across 39 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Buchholz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fuel and Heating Oil Additives: Sale of proprietary additives for fuels and heating oils that improve combustion efficiency, reduce emissions, and extend equipment life. Sold as products with pricing based on quantity and specifications.
2. Industrial Plant Equipment: Sale and installation of industrial combustion equipment including burners, combustion plants for gas and liquid fuels, SNCR and SCR denitrification plants, and special firing systems for power plants and industry.
3. Control and Dosing Systems: Sale of measurement, control and automation (MSR) systems for industry, power plants, and waste management including conveying systems, refrigeration, and air conditioning equipment.
4. Engineering Services: Engineering consulting and project support services provided by ERC Engineering Xperts for marine, industrial plants, renewable energies, and hydrogen projects.
5. After-Sales Services: Installation, commissioning, maintenance, repairs, and consulting services provided after product delivery. Customer bears costs for replacement devices, spare parts, transport, and insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ERC is a German industrial technology group that develops and manufactures emissions reduction and energy efficiency solutions through four operating divisions: ERC Additiv produces proprietary fuel additives for combustion optimization and emissions reduction; ERC Technik manufactures burners, combustion plants, and flue gas denitrification systems (SNCR and SCR); ERC MSR builds measurement, control, and dosing systems for industrial process automation; and ERC Engineering Xperts delivers engineering consulting for marine, industrial plant, and renewable energy projects. Products are manufactured in Germany and sold to industrial operators, power plants, and shipping companies globally.

Product overview

ERC (Emissions-Reduzierungs-Concepte GmbH) is a German industrial technology group offering a portfolio of emissions reduction and energy optimization solutions. The group consists of four divisions operating in a holding structure: ERC Additiv GmbH produces fuel additives for better energy utilization and reduced CO2 emissions; ERC Technik GmbH develops and manufactures burners, combustion plants, and flue gas denitrification equipment (SNCR/SCR); ERC MSR (ERC Messen Steuern Regeln GmbH) provides measurement, control, and automation systems including dosing systems, visualization, and building automation; and ERC Engineering Xperts GmbH offers on-demand engineering consulting services across marine, industrial plants, and renewable energy/hydrogen sectors. The group serves industrial clients, power plants, and the shipping industry with solutions spanning additives, combustion technology, process automation, and specialized engineering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fuel Additives (ERC Additiv)
• Combustion Plants and Burners (ERC Technik)
• Flue Gas Denitrification Systems (SNCR and SCR Plants)
• Control and Dosing Systems (ERC MSR)
• Engineering Consulting Services (ERC Engineering Xperts)
• Installation, Commissioning, and After-Sales Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduction in soot, nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide and sulfur trioxide from combustion processes in industrial and heating plants or vehicles
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ERC Sp. z o. o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholly-owned subsidiary in Poland handling sales and service for ERC products in the Polish market. Located in Szczecin, Poland.
• ERC s.r.o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholly-owned subsidiary in Czech Republic handling sales and service for ERC products in the Czech market. Located in Prague.
• ERC Environmental Technology (Beijing) Co., LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholly-owned subsidiary in China handling environmental technology products and services for the Chinese market. Located in Beijing's Chaoyang District.
• ERC Chemtrols Pvt. Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture between ERC GmbH and Chemtrols Industries Ltd. for sales and service in India. Located in Mumbai. Combines ERC's emissions technology with Chemtrols' local market expertise.
• DGMK (Deutsche Wissenschaftliche Gesellschaft für Erdöl, Erdgas und Kohle e.V.)minorOthersGerman scientific society for petroleum, natural gas, and coal. ERC participates in technical committees and expert working groups.
• UNITI (Bundesverband mittelständischer Mineralölunternehmen e.V.)minorOthersFederal Association of Medium-Sized Mineral Oil Companies in Germany.
• OWI (Oel-Wärme-Institut GmbH an der RWTH Aachen)minorOthersOil-Heat Institute affiliated with RWTH Aachen University for research on heating oil technologies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä: Major marine technology and engine OEM with scrubber systems, fuel optimization, and emissions compliance services for shipowners - directly comparable to ERC's marine scrubber optimization, EEXI, and CII offerings.
• Siemens: Global industrial automation, process control, and digitalization incumbent; its process automation and energy management offerings overlap with ERC MSR's measurement, control, and dosing systems for industrial and power-plant customers.
• ABB: Industrial automation, measurement, and control systems provider serving power, process, and marine customers - directly comparable to ERC MSR's control, dosing, and process automation offerings.
• Alfa Laval: Global industrial and marine equipment supplier with heat transfer, emissions control, and fuel-treatment products overlapping ERC's combustion, marine, and process equipment portfolio across industrial and shipping customers.
• Dürr AG: Environmental and industrial process technology provider with air pollution control and energy efficiency solutions for industrial customers, overlapping ERC's SNCR/SCR denitrification and emissions reduction portfolio.
• Bosch Industriekessel: Industrial burner and combustion systems manufacturer serving industrial and commercial heating customers - competes with ERC Technik's burner and combustion plant offerings in industrial process heat.
• BASF: Global chemical incumbent with a broad fuel and performance additives portfolio and significantly larger R&D resources; competes with ERC Additiv across industrial and heating fuel additive categories and could move down-market into ERC's specialty niches.

Direct peers

• Afton Chemical: Major fuel additive manufacturer serving petroleum and industrial fuel markets with combustion and emissions-reduction chemistries, directly comparable to ERC Additiv's offerings to heating oil and industrial fuel customers.
• Innospec: Global specialty chemicals company with a Performance Chemicals division producing fuel additives for combustion improvement and emissions reduction - directly overlapping with ERC Additiv's fuel additive portfolio and industrial customer base.
• Hamon: Specialist in cooling systems, air quality, and emissions control for industrial and power plant customers, directly comparable to ERC's SNCR/SCR denitrification and combustion optimization installations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ERCAdditiv

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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