Dusterloh Fluid Technology

What Dusterloh Fluid Technology does

Düsterloh Fluidtechnik GmbH is a privately held, owner-managed German manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic drive systems, founded in 1906 in Hattingen (Ruhr region). The company designs, produces, and services hydraulic motors (axial piston AE 3–AE 45, radial piston KM 11–KM 110, RM 80N–RM 5000X, and high-precision RMHP series), pneumatic motors (PMW 160–710 vane motors and DMO 8–56 gear motors), pneumatic starters for diesel engines and turbines (PS and PS-HY series), and customer-specific hydraulic power units/aggregates with tank capacities up to 8,000 dm³ and drive power up to 110 kW per motor-pump assembly. Its core technology differentiator is the radial piston hydraulic motor with internal piston support (introduced 1967), combined with ATEX-certified explosion protection and the ability to operate continuously in extreme environments from Arctic conditions down to -40°C through offshore, tropical, and desert deployments.

The company's products are specified into heavy industrial applications including hard coal mining, steel production ladle and scrap cars, offshore drilling platforms, shipbuilding and ports, conveyor systems, machine tools, test benches, and recycling shredders. Many solutions are customized through an in-house engineering department covering output shafts, seals, flanges, coatings, and integrated valve assemblies, with validation performed on proprietary in-house test benches.

Düsterloh generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales of motors and aggregates, complemented by after-sales service, repair, preventive maintenance, and rebuild-to-new-motor-quality contracts using original spare parts. Pricing is project- and specification-dependent with no public list pricing. The company sells directly from its Hattingen headquarters, through three domestic Vertriebsbüros (Nord, Mitte, Süd), and via a network of international agencies and a wholly-owned Chinese subsidiary (Guangzhou Dusterloh Machinery Co., Ltd.), collectively spanning more than 20 countries across Europe, North America, and Asia.

Name

Dusterloh Fluid Technology

Legal name

Düsterloh Fluidtechnik GmbH

Website

https://duesterloh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Düsterloh Fluidtechnik GmbH is a 119-year-old, owner-managed German manufacturer of hydraulic motors, pneumatic motors, pneumatic starters, and custom hydraulic power units, serving heavy industrial customers in mining, steel, marine/offshore, machine tools, test benches, and recycling through direct sales and a global agency network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hydraulic and Pneumatic Motors

NAICS

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Proportional & Servo Hydraulics (Electrohydraulic Valves, Servo Systems) (IMAHAGAF)

Keywords

• Hydraulic motors
• Pneumatic motors
• Pneumatic starters
• Hydraulic power units
• Industrial fluid drives

Headquarters

HQ city

Hattingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic and pneumatic motor sales: Sale of radial piston, axial piston, and gear hydraulic motors; pneumatic motors (PMW and DMO series); pneumatic starters (PS series); and hydraulic power units/aggregates. Products are sold directly and through a global network of agencies. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales, with complementary after-sales service, repair, and spare parts revenue.
2. After-sales service, repair and maintenance: Comprehensive after-sales service including professional repair of hydraulic and pneumatic motors, preventive maintenance, rebuilding of products to new-motor quality, and conversion of products to other configurations. Original spare parts are exclusively used. All motors are tested on in-house test benches before return to customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Düsterloh Fluidtechnik GmbH develops, manufactures, and sells hydraulic motors (axial piston AE series, radial piston KM/RMN/RMX series, high-precision motors), pneumatic motors (PMW vane and DMO gear series), pneumatic starters (PS and PS-HY series) for diesel engines and turbines, and custom hydraulic power units/aggregates. Products are sold directly and through a global agency network to industrial customers in mining, steel, marine/offshore, machine tool, test bench, recycling, and conveyor technology applications, with complementary after-sales service, repair, and spare parts.

Product overview

Dusterloh Fluid Technology (Düsterloh Fluidtechnik GmbH) is a German manufacturer of industrial fluid power systems with over 100 years of experience. The company operates as a unified product portfolio centered on hydraulic motors, pneumatic motors, pneumatic starters, and power units (aggregates) with supporting accessories. The hydraulic motor lineup includes axial piston motors (AE series), radial piston motors (KM, RMN, RMX series), and high-precision hydraulic motors, complemented by gear units with integrated brakes. The pneumatic motor range encompasses vane-type motors (PMW series) and gear motors (DMO series), available with gearbox combinations and pneumatic control systems. Pneumatic starters (PS and PS-HY series) serve the marine and heavy industry engine starting market. Power units/aggregates provide complete hydraulic systems with tank sizes up to 8,000 dm³ and drive powers up to 110 kW per motor-pump assembly. All product lines support ATEX approval for explosive atmospheres and can be customized through the company's engineering department for special solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AE 3 - AE 45 Series Axial Piston Motors Axial piston motors using a swash-plate (wobble plate) principle, offering high power density with efficiencies up to 95%, covering the full range from low to high speeds with excellent smoothness even at low speeds. Designed for industrial hydraulic drive applications.
• KM 11 - KM 110 Series Radial Piston Motors Radial piston motors designed for reliable operation under extreme environmental conditions including temperatures down to minus 40°C, used for locking mechanisms in leveling applications on offshore platforms and other harsh industrial environments.
• RM 80N - RM 250N Series Radial Piston Motors Radial piston motors with play-compensating control where pistons transfer energy via supported polygon rings to the shaft, offering higher power than KM motors with larger displacement volumes for higher torque applications.
• RM 250X - RM 5000X Series Radial Piston Motors (RMX) High-performance radial piston motors (RMX series) offering very high power density, very good controllability, high starting torque, and explosion protection for demanding industrial applications.
• High Precision Hydraulic Motors Hydraulic high-precision motors achieving unprecedented speed constancy even at speeds from 0.1 rpm, suitable for precision test benches and applications requiring exact speed control.
• PMW 160 - PMW 710 Series Pneumatic Motors Pneumatic motors suitable for continuous operation under harsh conditions, functioning reliably in very humid atmospheres or extreme climates. Operation possible with air, nitrogen, and other gases.
• DMO 8 - DMO 56 Series Pneumatic Gear Motors Pneumatic gear motors featuring compact design with high power density, hardened and ground rotors for long service life, and special coatings for resistance to salty air and seawater.
• DMO 8 - DMO 20 with Gearbox Pneumatic Motors Pneumatic motors combined with gearboxes for applications requiring specific output speeds and torques, enabling economical implementation of drives with high demanded torques.
• PS Series Pneumatic Starters Pneumatic starters for starting turbines and diesel engines, consisting of gear motor, valve combination, and single-track drive with reduction gear. Gear motors develop highest torque directly at breakaway, ideal for diesel engine starting. Operable with gas or air, explosion-proof and maintenance-free, capable of starting diesel engines in extreme environments.
• PS-HY Series Pneumatic Starters Enhanced pneumatic starters of the PS-HY series with integrated control systems for comprehensive engine starting solutions.
• Power Units / Aggregates Customer-specific fluid power units with tank sizes up to 8,000 dm³ operating in steel and stainless steel tanks with mineral and gear oil as well as flame-retardant pressure fluids. Individual units perform up to 110 kW per motor-pump assembly with optional noise encapsulation of complete gensets.
• After-Sales Service and Repair Comprehensive after-sales service including professional repair of hydraulic and pneumatic motors, preventive maintenance, rebuilding of products to new-motor quality, and conversion of products to other configurations. All motors are tested on in-house test benches before return to customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 95% efficiency for axial piston motors (AE series)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

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

• Kühne Intertech GmbH (Vertriebsbüro Nord)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDomestic sales representative office for northern Germany region, based in Hamburg. Managed by Herr Patrick Graumann. Handles sales and customer support for Düsterloh products in the Nord territory.
• H u. M Antriebstechnik GmbH & Co. KG (Vertriebsbüro Mitte)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDomestic sales representative office for central Germany region, based in Neukirchen-Vluyn. Handles sales and customer support for Düsterloh products in the Mitte territory, also covering Poland.
• Huber GmbH & Co. KG (Vertriebsbüro Süd)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDomestic sales representative office for southern Germany region, based in Eningen u. A. Managed by Herr Patrick Simon. Handles sales and customer support for Düsterloh products in the Süd territory.
• Guangzhou Dusterloh Machinery Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholly-owned international sales representation in China, based in Guangzhou. Managed by Tony Ling. Provides sales, support, and customer liaison for Chinese market.
• Intertech b.v. (Netherlands/Belgium)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational sales representative covering Belgium and the Netherlands, based in Zeewolde, Netherlands. Contact: Nick Halma.
• Bondy - LMT A/S (Denmark)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational sales representative covering Denmark, based in Sønderborg. Contact: Anne Christensen.
• Ferry Produits (France)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational sales representative covering France, based in Heillecourt Cedex. Contact: Mr Yann Dontail.
• JBJ Techniques Limited (UK)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational sales representative covering Great Britain, based in Redhill, Surrey. Contact: Mike Davis.
• Teco S.r.l. (Italy)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational sales representative covering Italy, based in Cambiano (TO). Contacts: Mrs Tiziana Zucca, Mr Luca Cervellin.
• Fluidtechnik USA, Inc. (USA/Canada)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational sales representative covering USA and Canada, based in Uwchland, PA. Contact: Mr. John Palmer.
• PMC Servi Hydranor AS (Norway)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational sales representative covering Norway, based in Ski. Contact: Trine-Lise Myhre.
• Steinleitner Systemtechnik (Austria)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational sales representative covering Austria, based in Steyr. Contact: Ing. Uwe Steinleiner.
• Korea Flutech Co. Ltd. (South Korea)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational sales representative covering South Korea, based in Busan. Contact: Mr. Liam Jang.
• KANDT s.r.o. Praha (Czech Republic)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational sales representative covering Czech Republic, based in Prague. Contacts: Dipl.Ing. A. Sibl, Dipl.Ing. V. Polanecky.
• APA-KANDT (Kasakhstan, Slovakia, Ukraine)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational sales representative covering Kasakhstan (Andrej Boksberger, Hamburg office), Slovakia (Ing. Milan Gula), and Ukraine (Dipl. Ing. Igor Ukshe, Kyiv).
• Stüwe Laraon India Pvt Ltd (India)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational sales representative covering India, based in Gurgaon, Haryana. Contact: Mrs. Rasika Dhingra.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Black Bruin: Finnish manufacturer of radial piston hydraulic motors for heavy mobile machinery, recycling, and mining. Comparable radial piston technology offering and similar niche focus to Düsterloh, though more agricultural-machinery weighted.
• Staffa (Bosch Rexroth): Long-established UK brand of radial piston hydraulic motors now part of Bosch Rexroth. Direct overlap with Düsterloh's radial piston portfolio and applications in marine winches, offshore platforms, and heavy industry.
• Poclain Hydraulics: French independent specialist in radial piston hydraulic motors for mobile and industrial applications. Most direct competitor to Düsterloh's core radial piston (KM/RM/RMX) and high-torque motor range, serving overlapping mining, agricultural, and off-road machinery customers.
• Sunfab Hydraulics: Swedish manufacturer specializing in radial piston hydraulic motors for heavy mobile equipment, winches, and forestry machines. Closely comparable niche hydraulics business model with custom-engineered solutions.
• Hägglunds Drives (Bosch Rexroth): Bosch Rexroth subsidiary specializing in low-speed high-torque radial piston hydraulic motors. Same fundamental motor architecture (radial piston) and industrial heavy-duty customer base (mining, steel, marine, offshore) as Düsterloh.

Broad incumbents

• Linde Hydraulics: German-backed manufacturer of high-performance hydraulic pumps and motors for heavy mobile machinery. Comparable hydraulic motor technology (axial piston) with adjacent customer base in mobile construction and material handling equipment.
• Bosch Rexroth: Global market leader in factory automation, mobile machinery, and hydraulic drive systems. Offers a much broader fluid power portfolio (valves, cylinders, pumps, controls) of which radial piston motors (via Hägglunds/Staffa) compete head-on with Düsterloh, but as part of a much wider business.
• Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control technologies leader with a large hydraulic motor and pump portfolio serving industrial and mobile markets. Competes with Düsterloh across multiple hydraulic motor segments and customer verticals but at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Danfoss Power Solutions: Global supplier of hydraulic components including motors, pumps, valves, and electronic controls for mobile and industrial machinery. Overlaps with Düsterloh in hydraulic motors but with a much broader portfolio across mobile off-highway markets.

Others

• Moog Industrial Group: Specialist in high-performance motion control including hydraulic servo systems, electrohydraulic valves, and precision test actuators. Indirectly comparable via high-precision/servo hydraulics niche where Düsterloh's high-precision motors compete; complementary rather than direct motor competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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