What HÜRNER does

HÜRNER Schweisstechnik GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer headquartered in Mücka (Atzenhain), Germany, specializing in equipment and systems for welding thermoplastics (PE, PP, PVDF, ECTFE). Founded in 1980 and operating under two managing directors (Michael Lenz and Dr. Florian Kraus), the company develops and manufactures its entire product portfolio at its German headquarters under ISO 9001:2015 quality management since 1998. The product range spans four core welding processes — butt welding (CNC, WeldControl, and manual hydraulic), electrofusion, socket welding, and infrared welding — plus robotic automation systems (Project 7 and dedicated robot welding lines for 24/7 manifold production), air-extraction and fluid media management systems for chemical storage cabinets, accessories (HST Power Pack, BSM 450 band saw), and software (DataWork Professional database application and WeldTrace mobile app). Pipe-diameter coverage extends from 20 mm to 630 mm across manual field equipment and servo-driven workshop machines.

The company sells to four primary customer segments: pipeline construction and infrastructure contractors (water, gas, industrial piping), industrial manufacturers and fabricators requiring high-volume automated production of manifolds and fittings (serving automotive, semiconductor, clean room, and laboratory technology), sanitary and plumbing contractors (portable compact machines), and laboratory/industrial safety operators needing ATEX-compliant air extraction and chemical storage management. The go-to-market model combines direct enterprise sales from Mücka, two wholly-owned regional subsidiaries (New Zealand and UAE), an authorized partner/representative in Italy (OMISA S.r.l.), and a network of authorized DirectService centers in over 60 countries, supported by a partner extranet and digital product downloads. HÜRNER generates revenue primarily from hardware sales of welding machines, tools, accessories and spare parts, with secondary revenue from software licenses, professional services (maintenance, training, customization), and air-extraction system sales. Pricing is quotation-based and not publicly disclosed.

Market positioning is anchored on vertical integration, "Made in Germany" manufacturing, multi-process product breadth, and certifications including DVS 2207-1, ATEX (Directive 2014/34/EU), and Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. HÜRNER has received the TOP 100 Innovation Award three times (2014, 2021, 2025) and its products are distributed in 68 countries globally. The company operates with 11–50 employees and is founder/management-owned, with no disclosed external institutional investors.

Name

HÜRNER

Legal name

HÜRNER Schweisstechnik GmbH

Website

https://huerner.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HÜRNER Schweisstechnik GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of thermoplastic welding equipment — butt, electrofusion, socket, infrared, and robotic systems — plus air-extraction monitoring for chemical storage. It serves pipeline contractors, industrial fabricators, semiconductor/clean-room manufacturers, and laboratory safety operators across 68 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Welding Equipment

NAICS

Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing (333992)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Welding, Joining & Soldering Equipment (Arc, Resistance, Friction, Brazing) (IMAHADAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL)

Keywords

• Plastic welding equipment
• Butt welding machines
• Electrofusion welding systems
• Thermoplastic pipe jointing
• Workshop welding automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Mücka

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Welding Machines and Systems: HÜRNER generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of plastic welding machines and systems, including butt welding machines (CNC, WeldControl, Manual hydraulic), electrofusion units, socket welding machines, workshop technology lines (HWT 160/400/500/630, EasyWeld), and band saws. Products are developed and manufactured entirely at the company's Mücke, Germany headquarters.
2. Tools, Accessories, and Spare Parts: Sale of consumables and accessories including heating elements, reducers, pipe preparation tools, piping accessories, hands-free heating elements, and the HST Power Pack (mobile battery for welding machines).
3. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Revenue from DataWork Professional (database management application) and the WeldTrace mobile app. The DataWork software is provided as a downloadable executable, while the WeldTrace app is distributed via mobile app stores.
4. Service, Maintenance, and Training: HÜRNER DirectService provides maintenance, troubleshooting, and customization services for welding systems in Germany and via authorized service centers in over 60 countries. The company also generates revenue from service training and product training classes.
5. Air Extraction and Monitoring Systems: Sale of Modular Protection Systems, Fluid Media Management Systems, air extractors with and without fans, and filter units for chemical storage cabinets. Includes ATEX-compliant filtered extraction units with modular expansion capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HÜRNER develops, manufactures, and sells equipment, machines, and systems for welding thermoplastics (PE, PP, PVDF), covering butt welding (CNC, servo, manual hydraulic), electrofusion, socket welding, and infrared welding processes. The portfolio also includes robotic automation systems (Project 7), workshop lines (HWT series), software (DataWork Professional, WeldTrace), and air extraction monitoring systems for chemical storage cabinets. All products are developed and produced at the company's headquarters in Mücke, Germany.

Product overview

HÜRNER Schweisstechnik GmbH offers a comprehensive portfolio of thermoplastic welding solutions and industrial safety systems. The product range includes WhiteLine CNC butt welding machines (CNC ECO 2.0, WeldControl, Manual Hydraulic, and SPG protocolling systems), multiple workshop machine lines (HWT 160, 400, 500, 630, 250 MI/315 MI, and EasyWeld) for manufacturing pipes, segments, tees, Y-pieces and crosspieces, electrofusion welders (HST 300 series, HCU 300), socket welding machines (HWT 160 SW, HWT 125 SW), air extraction monitoring systems (Modular Protection System, Fluid Media Management System, Filter Units), software (DataWork Professional database application and WeldTrace mobile app), and automation systems including robot welding and custom-engineered solutions. The company also produces accessories including the HST Power Pack mobile battery and BSM 450 band saw. These products serve infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, chemical storage, automotive, semiconductor, and laboratory applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DataWork Professional: Database management application for digital management of electrofusion, hydraulic butt-welding, and infrared welding data.
• WeldTrace
• Project 7
• HÜRNER DirectService

Products and services

• WhiteLine CNC Butt Welding Machines CNC-controlled butt welding machines (WhiteLine CNC ECO 2.0 and LI-Linie CNC ECO) for automated plastic pipe jointing across pressure stages. Used by pipeline contractors and industrial fabricators.
• WhiteLine WeldControl Butt Welding Machines Butt welding machines with integrated process monitoring, control, and documentation for PE, PP, PVDF, and ECTFE pipe jointing.
• WhiteLine Manual Hydraulic Butt Welding Machines Manual hydraulic butt welding machines for field applications and sites without CNC control requirements.
• HWT 160 Workshop Line Workshop machine line for butt welding pipes and fittings up to 160 mm diameter.
• HWT 400 Line Workshop Machines Workshop machine line for manufacturing segments, tees, Y-pieces, and crosspieces up to 400 mm, available in CNC (CS, CS-S), WeldControl, and Manual hydraulic versions.
• HWT 500 Line Workshop Machines Servo-operated workshop system for dimensions from 200 (160) to 500 mm, for segments, tees, Y-pieces, and crosspieces.
• HWT 630 Line Workshop Machines Servo-operated workshop system for dimensions from 160 to 630 (500) mm, for manufacturing segments, tees, Y-pieces, and crosspieces.
• EasyWeld Line Workshop Machines Professional butt welding solution for PE, PP, PVDF, and ECTFE pipes and fittings. EasyWeld 110 handles 20-110 mm; EasyWeld 180 handles 50-180 mm.
• HWT 250 MI / 315 MI Workshop Machines Manual workshop machines for manufacturing PE, PE 100 RC, PP, and PVDF pipes, segments, and fittings across 50-315 mm diameter ranges.
• HWT 160 M / M+ Portable Butt Welding Machines Portable plastic butt welding machines for jointing PE and PP pipes from O.D. 32/40-160 mm with heating element process for on-site and workshop applications.
• Electrofusion Welders (HST 300 Print+ 2.0, HST 300 Pricon 2.0, HCU 300) Electrofusion welding devices for plastic pipe connections, with options for protocol printing, connectivity, and sanitary applications.
• Socket Welding Machines (HWT 160 SW-S, HWT 160 SW-E, HWT 125 SW 2.0, HWT 125 SW light) Socket (muff) welding machines for plastic pipe connections across small and medium diameter ranges.
• Robot Welding Systems Fully automatic, process-controlled robotic welding systems for manifold production and 24/7 manufacturing with end-to-end traceability and documentation.
• Project 7 Robotic Butt-Welding System Revolutionary automated system for manufacturing complex pipeline elements (angled segments, Tees, crosspieces) up to O.D. 630 mm, SDR 11 using butt-welding process without manual reconfiguration.
• Customized Welding Systems (Sondermaschinenbau) Custom-tailored machines and systems for process automation, robotics, and specialized applications in automotive, clean room, lab technology, chip production, and thermoplastic welding.
• DataWork Professional Database management application for secure digital management of electrofusion, hydraulic butt-welding, and infrared welding data with Bluetooth data recording, QR code search, and project-wise analysis.
• WeldTrace Mobile App Mobile app for convenient data transfer of welding data via Bluetooth in Adobe PDF or HÜRNER DataWork format, supporting QR code label scanning.
• Modular Protection System (MPS) RFID-based access control system for chemical storage cabinets using programmable PINs on transponder cards, with door locking/unlocking paired to user identification; supports TRGS 526 compliance.
• Fluid Media Management System Programmable control terminal with modular functional components (identification, air extraction monitoring, dosing, level sensing, door opening/locking) for chemical storage cabinet management.
• ATEX-Compliant Filter Units for Air Extraction Filter units with fan providing extraction and monitoring of chemical storage cabinets, achieving near 100% decontamination of harmful solvent vapors through molecular adsorption filtering.
• BSM 450 Band Saw Band saw for cutting plastic pipes with working range from O.D. 50-450 mm, featuring variable clamping and 0-45 degree angle gauge for cutting.
• HST Power Pack Mobile Battery Mobile energy unit for HÜRNER butt welding machines and electrofusion devices (230 V) - silent and emission-free operation for sites without grid power.
• HÜRNER DirectService (Service, Maintenance, Training) Maintenance, troubleshooting, and customization services for welding systems in Germany and via authorized service centers in over 60 countries, plus service and product training classes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Welding data capacity: up to 10,000 welding operations stored on CNC systems with USB data download
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Düperthal SicherheitstechnikcoreTechnology or IntegrationHÜRNER and Düperthal Sicherheitstechnik entered into a development partnership more than 10 years ago that resulted in a successful product line of air extraction monitoring and fluid media management systems for chemical storage cabinets. Düperthal contributes its domain expertise in safety cabinet technology while HÜRNER contributes its monitoring and control systems capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Georg Fischer / GF Piping Systems: GF Piping Systems (GFPS) is a global leader in plastic piping systems and offers a comparable portfolio of welding equipment (butt fusion, electrofusion, socket fusion) along with fittings, valves, and pipes. While much larger and broader than HÜRNER, it represents the dominant incumbent in the same plastic welding category and shapes pricing and standards globally.
• Simona AG: Simona is a German manufacturer of semi-finished thermoplastics (sheets, rods, welding rods) and associated welding technology. While primarily a materials producer, it overlaps with HÜRNER in thermoplastic welding applications for industrial fabricators and chemical plant construction.
• AGRU Kunststofftechnik: AGRU is an Austrian manufacturer of PE/PP/PVDF plastic products, sheets, and piping systems, including welding equipment and related fabrication services. As a vertically integrated player, it overlaps with HÜRNER in industrial plastic welding applications.
• Plasson Industries: Plasson is an Israeli-headquartered global manufacturer of plastic fittings and offers electrofusion equipment and associated welding technology. It competes with HÜRNER in the electrofusion and pipe jointing segment, particularly in water/gas utility markets.

Direct peers

• Ritmo S.p.A. Ritmo is an Italian manufacturer of plastic welding equipment and pipe fabrication tools, offering butt fusion, electrofusion, socket fusion, and extrusion welding machines. It is a direct competitor in the European and global plastic welding equipment market.
• Rädlinger ZSK / Rädlinger Maschinen- und Anlagenbau: Rädlinger is a German manufacturer of butt-welding and welding-related equipment for plastic pipes, with a directly comparable product portfolio (CNC butt-welding machines, workshop machines, custom welding systems). As another German Mittelstand specialist, it competes head-to-head with HÜRNER in infrastructure and industrial fabricator segments.
• Caldervale Technology (Talon Group): Caldervale Technology is a UK-based manufacturer of plastic pipe welding and fabrication equipment (butt fusion, electrofusion, socket fusion). It is a European direct competitor serving similar utility and plumbing contractor segments.
• McElroy Manufacturing: McElroy is a US-based leading manufacturer of thermoplastic pipe fusion equipment (butt fusion, electrofusion, sidewall fusion) for water, gas, and industrial applications. It is one of the most recognized global plastic fusion equipment brands and a direct competitor to HÜRNER in the butt-welding space.
• WIDOS Wilhelm Döller GmbH: WIDOS is a German specialty manufacturer of plastic welding machines (butt, electrofusion, socket welding) and workshop pipe fabrication equipment. It is a direct German competitor of similar size to HÜRNER, serving the same plumbing, infrastructure, and industrial fabricator customers.

Others

• Anguil Environmental Systems: Anguil is a US-based manufacturer of industrial air pollution control and air extraction systems. It is an adjacent peer for HÜRNER's air extraction/MPS product line, providing competitive solutions for chemical storage cabinet emissions in industrial safety applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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