Rauh-Hydraulik

What Rauh-Hydraulik does

Rauh-Hydraulik GmbH is a family-owned German manufacturer, distributor, and service provider of hydraulic and pneumatic components, headquartered in Bamberg/Trosdorf with an additional branch in Kaiserslautern. Founded in 1973 and led by the Rauh family across two generations, the company operates on three integrated pillars: technical trading (sourcing and supplying components from leading OEMs such as Bosch Rexroth, Parker, and VOSS Fluid), in-house production of customized hydraulic solutions, and after-sales service including certified repair work. With a catalog of more than 125,000 products and over 50 years of continuous operation, it serves a broad industrial customer base across construction machinery, agricultural and forestry equipment, maritime, defense, aviation ground support, and general manufacturing.

The company's business model combines multi-channel distribution — physical counter sales at headquarters, regional field sales engineers, and an e-commerce webshop — with light manufacturing of customized assemblies and authorized service partnerships (notably TRONAIR Authorized Service Center and Parker Certified Storage Service Center). Revenue is generated primarily through margin on component sales, project-based bespoke manufacturing, and recurring service contracts tied to installed equipment fleets. The customer mix is heavily skewed to SMB and mid-market industrial operators across multiple fragmented verticals, with limited visible reliance on any single anchor account.

Operationally, the company has invested in customer-facing digital tooling, including the RAUH Reorder App for mobile re-ordering and TeamViewer Pilot-based augmented-reality remote support for installed-system diagnostics. These tools lower friction for repeat customers and extend the technical service reach beyond the home region, supporting the Kaiserslautern branch's western German expansion strategy.

Name

Rauh-Hydraulik

Legal name

RAUH-Hydraulik GmbH

Website

https://rauh-hydraulik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Rauh-Hydraulik is a family-owned German distributor, manufacturer, and service provider of hydraulic and pneumatic components, serving construction, agricultural, maritime, defense, aviation, and industrial customers across more than 125,000 SKUs from locations in Bamberg and Kaiserslautern.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Components

NAICS

Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (42372), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Centrifugal Pumps (IMAHANAA), Pumps & Plumbing Pump Accessories (Sump, Sewage, Booster) (IMADALAL)

Keywords

• Hydraulic components
• Pneumatic components
• Hose assemblies
• Industrial fittings
• Cylinder repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Bamberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

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 and pneumatic components including hoses, fittings, pumps, cylinders, valves, filters, and adapters through e-commerce webshop and counter sales
2. Production Services: Custom manufacturing of hydraulic hose assemblies, aggregate construction, assembly groups, and pipe bends
3. Service & Maintenance: Hydraulic service, cylinder repair, engineering/CAD services, and training seminars
4. TRONAIR Service Center: Authorized service center for TRONAIR Ground Support Equipment including annual checks, load tests, warranty repairs, overhauling, and calibration

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

RAUH-Hydraulik is a system provider for hydraulic and pneumatic components, producing and trading over 125,000 items including hoses, fittings, pumps, cylinders, valves, filters, and adapters. The company combines technical trading, custom production of hydraulic hose assemblies and power units, and a services portfolio covering on-site hydraulic service, cylinder repair, engineering/CAD, training seminars, and authorized TRONAIR ground support equipment service.

Product overview

Rauh-Hydraulik is a system provider offering a comprehensive hydraulic and pneumatic portfolio through three integrated pillars: Technical Trading (products), Production, and Services. The core product range includes Schlauchtechnik (hose technology with hoses, fittings, flanges, and processing machines), Verbindungstechnik (connection technology with screw fittings, couplings, ball valves, and adapters), Antriebstechnik (drive technology with pumps, cylinders, filters), plus Pneumatics, Gauges, and Chemical Products. Production services encompass custom hydraulic hose assembly, power unit construction, component groups, and pipe bends. Service offerings include hydraulic field service, cylinder repair, engineering/CAD, training seminars, Tronair GSE authorized service, and AR-based remote support. The company operates a professional webshop platform alongside traditional sales channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Schlauchtechnik (Hose Technology) Complete hose technology portfolio including hydraulic hoses, fittings (Armaturen), flanges, and hose processing machines for hydraulic systems, sold to industrial customers.
• Verbindungstechnik (Connection Technology) Connection components including screw fittings (Verschraubungen), couplings (Kupplungen), ball valves (Kugelhähne), and hydraulic adapters for secure fluid connections in industrial systems.
• Antriebstechnik (Drive Technology) Power transmission components including pumps, cylinders, filters, and torque screw technology for hydraulic systems.
• Pneumatik (Pneumatics) Pneumatic components and systems for industrial applications.
• Manometer & Testprogramm (Gauges & Test Program) Pressure gauges and testing equipment for hydraulic systems.
• Chemische Produkte (Chemical Products)

Quantifiable outcome

• Customer can access 125,000+ hydraulic and pneumatic products online 24/7
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• TRONAIRcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2018RAUH Hydraulik GmbH has been an officially authorized TRONAIR SERVICE CENTER since end of 2018. All employees in their TRONAIR team have completed training in GSE Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Repair. Certification is renewed annually. They provide complete service including annual checks, load tests, repairs, overhauling, assembly, troubleshooting, oil service, and calibration for TRONAIR Ground Support Equipment.
• Parker HannifincoreTechnology or IntegrationRAUH is a Parker-certified storage service center for hydraulic accumulators. Parker provides training and certification for RAUH's technical staff.
• VOSS Fluid GmbHmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRAUH distributes VOSS Fluid products including the VOSSLOK40 pipe connection system and VOSSRingM cutting ring system. RAUH participates in VOSS-sponsored events and product launches.
• Hansa-FlexminorOthersCollaboration in expert roundtables and industry events discussing hydraulic connection technology and assembly safety topics.
• Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KGmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRAUH distributes Walter Stauffenberg (Stauff) products including HDK screw couplings and related hydraulic components. Products branded under Stauff appear in RAUH's product catalog.
• Lüdecke GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRAUH distributes Lüdecke products including tempering quick-release couplings. Multiple Lüdecke products appear in RAUH's catalog.
• WEICONminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRAUH distributes WEICON chemical products including W 44 T multifunctional oil. Products appear in RAUH's catalog.
• NACHI Europe GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRAUH collaborated with NACHI at Hydraulikfrühstück events to present NACHI hydraulic pumps, valves, and energy-saving aggregates.
• FLUID-Training GbRmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFLUID-Training provides seminar programs delivered at RAUH's training center including Systematic Fault Analysis in Hydraulic Systems, Pneumatics Training, and Mobile Hydraulics courses. RAUH hosts these seminars in their Trosdorf training facility.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HAWE Hydraulik: German manufacturer of hydraulic components, pumps, valves, and power units. Overlaps with RAUH's pump and Antriebstechnik portfolio and competes for industrial OEM and maintenance customers.
• Bucher Hydraulics: Swiss manufacturer of hydraulic pumps, valves, and power units for mobile and industrial machinery. Comparable as a mid-sized European hydraulics specialist serving similar end markets to RAUH.
• HYDAC International: Global manufacturer of hydraulic accessories including accumulators, filters, valves, and sensors. Directly comparable to RAUH's Parker-certified accumulator storage service and broader hydraulics portfolio.
• Hansa-Flex: Europe's leading independent hydraulic hose service specialist with a continent-wide workshop network. Directly competes with RAUH as a technical trader and hydraulic service provider, and is even referenced as an industry partner in RAUH's own materials.
• Stauff (Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG): German manufacturer and supplier of hydraulic components including clamps, couplings, and filters. RAUH actively distributes Stauff products, making Stauff a directly adjacent comparable in product range and customer base.
• VOSS Fluid GmbH: German manufacturer of connection technology (e.g. VOSSLOK40, VOSSRingM) that RAUH distributes. Comparable in connection-technology depth and a peer for hydraulic fitting system specialists.
• Linde Hydraulics: European hydraulic components and systems specialist focused on mobile and industrial applications. Comparable mid-sized peer in pumps, motors, and valves with similar customer profile to RAUH.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control technologies manufacturer and RAUH's strategic technology partner (Parker-certified storage service center). Comparable broad incumbent across hydraulics, pneumatics, and filtration.
• Bosch Rexroth: Global leader in hydraulic drive and control technology covering pumps, motors, valves, and complete hydraulic systems. A broad incumbent with overlapping product categories but much larger scale and direct OEM relationships that compete with RAUH indirectly.
• Eaton (Hydraulics division): Major global hydraulics manufacturer offering pumps, valves, cylinders, and fittings. Overlaps with much of RAUH's portfolio, but Eaton also sells directly to OEMs at a global scale that RAUH does not reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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