VENTREX
VENTREX Automotive GmbH is an Austrian manufacturer of proprietary valve technology for automotive air conditioning, hydrogen, CNG/LNG, and pneumatic seat compressors, supplying OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers globally as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aalberts Industries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1992
- HeadquartersGraz, Austria
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What VENTREX does
VENTREX Automotive GmbH is a privately held Austrian manufacturer specializing in valve technology and electronic pressure regulation systems for the automotive and off-road vehicle industries. Founded in 1949 as Adam Metallwaren and rebranded under its current name in 1992 when Christian Planegger acquired and repositioned it as a direct automotive supplier, the company operates from its headquarters in Graz, Austria. The integrated facility houses an R&D project house, prototype manufacturing, test benches, and clean room assembly operations under one roof, enabling rapid development cycles and close customer collaboration.
The product portfolio spans four core categories: air conditioning valves (complete valves, charge ports, pressure relief and check valves, and valve cores supporting R134a, R1234yf, R744 CO2, and R290 refrigerants); hydrogen valve technology for heavy-duty applications including electronic and mechanical pressure regulators rated at 350 bar and 700 bar, on-tank valves, end plugs, service defueling ports, liquefied H2 pressure relief valves, and solenoid valves; CNG/LNG valve components including electronic pressure regulators (EPR Evo 2 and Evo 3, CNG HD, LNG HD), the VENTCON pressure control system, multi-fuel shut-off valves, and cryogenic LNG valves; and pneumatic seat compressors for air-suspended seats in agricultural and construction machinery (12V, 24V, and 48V variants). VENTREX sells primarily to automotive OEMs (BMW, Mercedes-Benz, VW Group, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini, Hyundai, MAN, FAW) and Tier 1 suppliers (Magna, Mahle, Continental, AVL RACETECH) through direct B2B sales under long-term supply contracts, with additional industrial customers such as Liebherr. The company is the European market leader for air conditioning valves and the global market leader for seat compressors in agricultural and construction machinery.
Revenue is generated through direct hardware sales of assembled and 100% end-of-line tested components, with no public pricing disclosed. Since 2015, VENTREX has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Dutch technology group Aalberts Industries (Euronext Amsterdam), which employs over 16,000 people across approximately 70 business locations in 50+ countries. The company holds multiple automotive certifications (IATF 16949, ISO 14001, TISAX, ECE-R110, ANSI AGA NGV3.1, ISO 15500) and maintains manufacturing partners in Europe, China, and India to support global distribution.
VENTREX firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- VENTREX
- Legal name
- VENTREX Automotive GmbH
- Website
- https://ventrex.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1992
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- VENTREX Automotive GmbH is an Austrian manufacturer of proprietary valve technology for automotive air conditioning, hydrogen, CNG/LNG, and pneumatic seat compressors, supplying OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers globally as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aalberts Industries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
VENTREX industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Automotive Components & Valves
- NAICS
- Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)
- SIC
- Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Automotive Coolant & Refrigerant Circuit Components (Pumps/Valves/Reservoirs/Expansion Devices) (IMACALAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Automotive Refrigerant Lines, Hoses & Thermal Plumbing (IMACALAG), Automotive Air Distribution & Ventilation Components (Blower Motors/Ducts/Vents/Cabin Filters) (IMACALAF), Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH), Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG)
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Where VENTREX is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Graz
- HQ country
- Austria
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
VENTREX business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Automotive Valve Components: VENTREX designs and manufactures valves and electronic pressure regulators for automotive manufacturers. Revenue is generated through the sale of components to OEM customers, with products including air conditioning valves, hydrogen valves, CNG/LNG valves, and compressors. The company operates as a Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier to major automotive brands, selling directly to manufacturers and through long-term supply contracts.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
VENTREX product offering
Product offeringCore offering
VENTREX designs, develops, industrializes, and produces valve and compressor technology for the automotive industry. The portfolio spans four product families: air conditioning valves (R134a, R1234yf, R744/CO2, R290 refrigerants), hydrogen (H2) valve components for heavy-duty fuel systems up to 700 bar, CNG/LNG electronic pressure regulators and cryogenic valves, and pneumatic seat compressors (12V/24V/48V) for agricultural and construction machinery. Products are manufactured in Graz, Austria under clean room conditions with 100% end-of-line testing and shipped directly to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers worldwide.
Product overview
VENTREX is a valve technology solutions provider for the mobility of the future, specializing in automotive air conditioning valves and alternative powertrain components. The product portfolio spans four main categories: (1) Air Conditioning & Special Valves including complete valves, charge ports, pressure relief valves, check valves, and valve components (cores, housings, caps) supporting R134a, R1234yf, R744 (CO2), and R290 refrigerants; (2) H2 (Hydrogen) Mobility products including electronic and mechanical pressure regulators (350 bar and 700 bar), on-tank valves, end plugs, OCTOBLOCK, service defueling ports, pressure relief valves, and solenoid valves for the heavy-duty segment; (3) CNG/LNG valve components including electronic pressure regulators (EPR Evo 2, Evo 3, CNG HD, LNG HD), VENTCON Pressure Control System, fuel shut-off valves, and cryogenic LNG valves; (4) Air compressors for pneumatic seat suspension in agricultural and construction machinery available in 12V, 24V, and 48V versions. All products are manufactured with highly automated assembly lines, integrated quality control, and 100% end-of-line testing.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Air Conditioning Valves
- H2 Hydrogen Valve Components
- CNG/LNG Valve Components
- Pneumatic Seat Compressors
Quantifiable outcome
- Market leader for air conditioning valves in Europe
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use VENTREX
Customer profileNamed customers16 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
VENTREX technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature17 records
VENTREX partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- AVL RACETECHcoreAVL RACETECH is a development partner for hydrogen mobility solutions. VENTREX collaborates with AVL RACETECH on hydrogen engine development, working together to shape the engines of tomorrow. The partnership focuses on H2 valve technology for heavy-duty applications.
- LiebherrcoreLiebherr collaborates with VENTREX on hydrogen applications for off-road and heavy-duty vehicles. The partnership aims to achieve CO2-free mobility both on-road and off-road through hydrogen valve technology development.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
VENTREX competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Continental AG: Major automotive supplier with thermal management and fluid handling product lines; a VENTREX customer via its Tier 1 relationships, and competes with VENTREX in compressor and valve technologies for vehicle HVAC.
- Mahle: Automotive thermal management and powertrain components supplier; competes with VENTREX in refrigerant and coolant circuit components for ICE and EV platforms, and is listed as a VENTREX customer.
- Hanon Systems: Korean specialist in automotive HVAC and thermal management; competes directly with VENTREX on refrigerant valves, charge ports, and thermal circuit components supplied to global OEMs including Hyundai.
- Magna International: Tier 1 automotive supplier with powertrain and fluid systems; partners with VENTREX as a customer while also competing in thermal management modules and integrated valve assemblies.
- TI Fluid Systems: Automotive fluid handling systems supplier (TI Automotive); competes with VENTREX on fluid lines, valves, and connectors for thermal and powertrain systems, and is listed among VENTREX's customer base.
- Robert Bosch: Global automotive Tier 1 supplier of valves, sensors, and thermal management components; VENTREX acquired Bosch's natural gas valve division in 2008 and now competes with Bosch across CNG/LNG, H2 and A/C valve categories.
Broad incumbents
- Denso: Japanese Tier 1 automotive supplier of HVAC, thermal management, and powertrain components; competes broadly with VENTREX in refrigerant valves, EV heat pump components, and compressor systems across global OEMs.
- Emerson Electric: Diversified industrial automation and valve manufacturer; comparable to VENTREX in pressure regulators, solenoid valves, and process gas components used in hydrogen and CNG/LNG applications, though with a much broader portfolio.
- Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control technologies company producing valves, fittings, and fluid handling components; comparable to VENTREX in CNG/LNG and hydrogen pressure regulation technology with much broader industrial reach.
- Modine Manufacturing: Manufacturer of thermal management technology for automotive, commercial, and industrial applications; comparable to VENTREX in HVAC components and the EV thermal management transition.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
VENTREX social profiles
Digital presenceVENTREX compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
VENTREX financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
VENTREX leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
VENTREX subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
VENTREX funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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VENTREX M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about VENTREX
What does VENTREX do?
VENTREX designs, develops, industrializes, and produces valve and compressor technology for the automotive industry. The portfolio spans four product families: air conditioning valves (R134a, R1234yf, R744/CO2, R290 refrigerants), hydrogen (H2) valve components for heavy-duty fuel systems up to 700 bar, CNG/LNG electronic pressure regulators and cryogenic valves, and pneumatic seat compressors (12V/24V/48V) for agricultural and construction machinery. Products are manufactured in Graz, Austria under clean room conditions with 100% end-of-line testing and shipped directly to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers worldwide.
Is VENTREX a public or private company?
VENTREX is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was VENTREX founded?
VENTREX was founded in 1992. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is VENTREX based?
VENTREX is headquartered in Graz, Austria, in the Europe region.
How does VENTREX make money?
One revenue line is on record: automotive Valve Components.
Who are VENTREX's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Continental AG, Mahle, Hanon Systems, Magna International, TI Fluid Systems and Robert Bosch. Broad incumbents are Denso, Emerson Electric, Parker Hannifin and Modine Manufacturing.
Does VENTREX have an API?
No public API is recorded for VENTREX.
What industry is VENTREX in?
VENTREX's product category is Automotive Components & Valves. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACALAE, Automotive Coolant & Refrigerant Circuit Components (Pumps/Valves/Reservoirs/Expansion Devices), with a secondary code of IMACALAG, Automotive Refrigerant Lines, Hoses & Thermal Plumbing. Its NAICS code is 333415 and its SIC code is 3585.