Pfeiffer Chemie-Armaturenbau

What Pfeiffer Chemie-Armaturenbau does

Pfeiffer Chemie-Armaturenbau GmbH is a German specialty manufacturer of industrial valves and armatures headquartered and produced at a single facility in Kempen, Germany, operating under the SAMSON Group umbrella and co-branded as SAMSON PFEIFFER. The company builds globe valves, butterfly valves, ball valves, piggable valves, sample takers, bottom drain valves, and pneumatic actuators, with a dual-track portfolio spanning PTFE- and PFA-lined executions (for corrosive media) and unlined metallic executions in steel, stainless steel, titanium, and Hastelloy. Its proprietary pigging systems (Molchsysteme) extend the offering beyond discrete valves into bundled engineering solutions covering planning, pipe bending, orbital welding, and post-commissioning maintenance for chemical-plant pipelines. Technical differentiators include PTFE bellows sealing between housing and cone spindle, a modular building block construction enabling special-alloy and custom configurations, and patent-protected pipe bending and orbital welding methods.

The company sells exclusively via direct B2B field sales rather than through distribution, supported by a worldwide contact infrastructure and multi-language technical documentation, 3D volume models, and a downloadable product catalog. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with custom Sonderlösungen engineered to individual specifications. End markets span chemical and petrochemical processing (the primary vertical), pharmaceutical and biotechnology, industrial gases, food and beverage, oil and gas, water and wastewater, pulp and paper, and general industrial applications — with corrosion resistance, purity, reliability under extreme conditions, and process customization as the consistent value drivers. The company has no public listing, no disclosed funding history, no executive roster in the source data, and no documented M&A activity; its growth and revenue scale are not disclosed.

Name

Pfeiffer Chemie-Armaturenbau

Legal name

Pfeiffer Chemie-Armaturenbau GmbH

Website

https://pfeiffer-armaturen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pfeiffer Chemie-Armaturenbau GmbH is a German manufacturer of PTFE- and PFA-lined and metallic industrial valves, actuators, and pigging systems for chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and related process industries, operating as the PFEIFFER brand under the SAMSON Group from a single Kempen production facility serving customers worldwide via direct B2B field sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Valves

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Valves & Cartridge Valves (Directional, Pressure, Flow Control) (IMAHAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chemical Processing Equipment (Reactors, Mixers, Agitators) (IMAHAEAA), Seals, Valves & Auxiliary Components (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAH)

Keywords

• Industrial valves
• Chemical process valves
• PTFE lined valves
• Ball valves
• Butterfly valves

Headquarters

HQ city

Kempen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Valve Sales: Manufacture and sale of industrial valves including globe valves, butterfly valves, ball valves, and actuators. Product line includes both PTFE/PFA lined versions and metallic versions without lining. Revenue generated from hardware sales with associated professional services for custom solutions and technical consultation.
2. Pigging Systems: Complete pigging system solutions including planning, execution, and post-commissioning maintenance. Systems for chemical industry process plants enabling efficient material transport and cleaning.
3. Custom Solutions and Special Designs: Engineering and manufacture of special solutions on request, including custom valve configurations, special materials (titanium, Hastelloy), and application-specific designs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Pfeiffer Chemie-Armaturenbau manufactures industrial valves for the chemical industry, producing PTFE/PFA-lined and metallic valves — including ball, butterfly, and globe valves — as well as pigging systems and actuators. The company operates from Kempen, Germany, under the brand SAMSON PFEIFFER as part of the SAMSON Group, supplying engineered flow-control components for corrosive and demanding chemical-process applications.

Product overview

Pfeiffer Chemie-Armaturenbau is a manufacturer of industrial valves and armatures headquartered in Kempen, Germany. The product portfolio is organized into two main categories: PFEIFFER-branded products and SAMSON-branded products. PFEIFFER products include lined armatures (PTFE and PFA), metallic armatures without lining, and pigging system technology. The core product lines encompass globe valves (Hubventile), butterfly valves/dampers (Klappen), ball valves (Kugelhähne), pig-able valves (molchbare Armaturen), sample takers (Probenehmer), bottom drain valves (Bodenablasshähne), pneumatic actuators (Schwenkantriebe), and complete pigging systems. The company specializes in valves for demanding applications in chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, oil and gas, industrial gases, water/wastewater, and pulp/paper industries. Custom solutions are available on request.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PTFE/PFA-lined valves
• Metallic valves
• Ball valves
• Butterfly valves
• Globe valves
• Pigging systems
• Actuators

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SAMSON GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPfeiffer operates as a brand under the SAMSON Group umbrella. SAMSON PFEIFFER represents the company's industrial valve product line, combining Pfeiffer's expertise in chemical process valves with SAMSON's broader automation and control portfolio. The company website is hosted under samsongroup.com domain.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Georg Fischer AG: Georg Fischer's GF Piping Systems division manufactures piping, valves, and flow-control components for chemical, water, and industrial-process applications. Comparable product range in process valves and overlapping customer base in chemical processing, with strong European presence similar to Pfeiffer.
• Velan Inc. Velan is a specialized manufacturer of industrial valves (gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly) for severe-service applications in chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, and power. Closely comparable as a niche-focused industrial valve maker with emphasis on severe-service and specialty applications.
• Flowserve Corporation: Flowserve is one of the world's largest manufacturers of industrial pumps, valves, and seals, with a deep chemical and petrochemical industry presence. Closely comparable product range (process valves, control valves, specialty alloys) and overlapping customer base with Pfeiffer across chemical processing.
• KSB SE & Co. KGaA: KSB is a German-headquartered manufacturer of industrial pumps, valves, and related systems serving chemical, petrochemical, and process industries globally. Directly comparable as a German industrial fluid-handling equipment maker with overlapping valve portfolios and similar target customers to Pfeiffer.
• ITT Inc. ITT Inc. produces industrial valves and engineered components for chemical, petrochemical, and general process industries through its Motion Technologies and Industrial Process segments. Directly comparable as a process-valve manufacturer with chemical-industry exposure.
• Crane Co. Crane Co.'s Engineered Materials and Process Flow Technologies segments manufacture industrial valves (including Xomox, Saunders, and Crane brand) for chemical and general process applications. Comparable as a direct peer offering specialty valves (including lined and corrosion-resistant configurations) to similar chemical-industry customers.

Broad incumbents

• Pentair plc: Pentair's Flow and Filtration Solutions segment produces valves, pumps, and fluid-handling equipment for industrial and commercial applications including chemical processing. Comparable in product scope (industrial valves, fluid handling) though broader and more diversified than Pfeiffer.
• Emerson Electric (Fisher Controls): Emerson, through its Fisher Controls and related brands, is a dominant process control and industrial valve supplier serving chemical, refining, and power markets globally. Comparable as a broad- incumbent with overlapping control-valve and process-valve offerings, though substantially larger in scope than Pfeiffer.
• Metso Corporation: Metso supplies pumps, valves, and process equipment to mining, aggregates, and process industries including chemical processing. Comparable as a broad process-industry equipment supplier with valve offerings serving overlapping chemical-industry customers, though broader in scope.

Emerging players

• AS-Schneider GmbH: AS-Schneider is a German manufacturer of specialty valves and manifold systems primarily for the chemical, petrochemical, and oil & gas industries. Comparable as a European specialty valve maker with strong focus on chemical-industry applications, though smaller and more niche than Pfeiffer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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