WEKA
WEKA AG is a Swiss industrial manufacturer founded in 1940 that produces cryogenic valves, bellow valves, and bypass level measurement instruments for chemical, petrochemical, energy, research, space, and quantum-computing applications, sold globally via a 50+ country distributor network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1940
- HeadquartersBäretswil, Switzerland
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What WEKA does
WEKA AG is a privately held Swiss industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1940 and headquartered in Bäretswil, Switzerland. The company operates two interrelated product families: Valves and Cryogenic Components (Ventile und Kryokomponenten) and Level Measurement Technology (Füllstandsmesstechnik). The valves portfolio includes control and shut-off valves (bellow valves, Quad-Ring valves, high-pressure valves, needle valves), check valves for cold and warm service, quench valves, transfer line couplings, and ejectors. The level measurement portfolio spans bypass level indicators in seven variants (EconomyLine, SmartLine, StandardLine, HighPressureLine, PetroLine, LowDensityLine, PlasticLine), over-tank indicators in stainless steel and plastic, in-tank indicators and heavy-duty cables, and accessories including magnetic switches, transmitters, floats, and display rails.
The company's go-to-market is enterprise B2B field sales mediated by a network of authorized distributors and representatives covering more than 50 countries across Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania. Distribution is structured so that level measurement technology is available through approximately 50 global points and valves/cryogenic components through 6 strategic locations. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed, consistent with custom-engineered industrial equipment.
WEKA serves demanding industrial verticals where component failure is unacceptable, including chemistry and pharma (corrosive media), petrochemistry and oil/gas processing, gas liquefaction, hydrogen technology, energy generation, water management, plasma and fusion research, basic scientific research, space infrastructure, tank and container systems, shipbuilding and maritime, and quantum computing. The company is independently owned through three generations of Swiss engineering expertise, with no disclosed external institutional investors or parent company. Recent strategic activity includes a March 2026 product launch (bellow valves with reduced diameter), a 2025 EcoVadis Bronze sustainability certification, and a CTO leadership transition announced for June 2026. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.
WEKA firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- WEKA
- Legal name
- WEKA AG
- Website
- https://weka-ag.ch
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1940
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- WEKA AG is a Swiss industrial manufacturer founded in 1940 that produces cryogenic valves, bellow valves, and bypass level measurement instruments for chemical, petrochemical, energy, research, space, and quantum-computing applications, sold globally via a 50+ country distributor network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
WEKA industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Cryogenic Valves and Level Measurement Equipment
- NAICS
- Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Cold Chain & Temperature-Controlled Storage Equipment (IMAHAKAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Cryogenic Liquids & Distribution (IMAEACAK), Cold Chain, Cryopreservation & Biologics Storage/Handling Technologies (HLAAAJAN)
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Where WEKA is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bäretswil
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
WEKA business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Industrial Valves and Cryogenic Components: Sale of specialized valves including control valves, shut-off valves, check valves, cryogenic valves, and quench valves for industrial applications
- Level Measurement Technology: Bypass level indicators, over-tank level indicators, and in-tank level indicators for tank and container applications
- Custom Development Services: Custom development of solutions for specific customer requirements - bespoke engineering for unique applications
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
WEKA product offering
Product offeringCore offering
WEKA AG manufactures and sells industrial valves and cryogenic components, including bellow-sealed, high-pressure, needle, check, and quench valves, transfer line couplings, and ejectors engineered for cryogenic temperatures, high pressure, and corrosive media. The company also manufactures level measurement technology comprising bypass level indicators, over-tank and in-tank level indicators, and related accessories for industrial tanks and containers. Both product families are sold through a global authorized distributor network serving chemical, petrochemical, energy, research, marine, and emerging quantum computing customers.
Product overview
WEKA AG is a Swiss industrial technology company founded in 1940 offering two interconnected product families: Valves and Cryogenic Components (Ventile und Kryokomponenten) and Level Measurement Technology (Füllstandsmesstechnik). The valves portfolio includes control and shut-off valves (Balgventile, Quad-Ring Ventile, Hochdruck Ventile, Nadelventile), check valves (Kalte/Warme Rückschlagventile), quench valves, transfer line couplings (Single Line, Multi Line), and ejectors. The level measurement portfolio spans Bypass-Niveauanzeiger (with EconomyLine, SmartLine, StandardLine, HighPressureLine, PetroLine, LowDensityLine, PlasticLine variants), Übertank-Niveauanzeiger (Top of Tank Line in SS and Plastic), In-Tank-Niveauanzeiger (HeavyDutyLine, Level Switches, HeavyDuty cables), and accessories (Magnetschalter, Messwertgeber, Schwimmer, Anzeigeschienen). Both product lines serve demanding industrial applications in Chemistry/Oil/Gas, Energy/Environment, Research/Space, and Industry/Marine sectors where precision and reliability are critical.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- EconomyLine: Economy line of bypass level indicators for standard applications
- SmartLine
- StandardLine
- HighPressureLine
- PetroLine
- LowDensityLine
- PlasticLine
- HeavyDutyLine
- Level Switches
- HeavyDuty cables
Products and services
- Balgventile (Bellow Valves) Bellow-sealed control and shut-off valves designed for cryogenic and high-pressure applications where leak-free operation is critical. For industrial customers in chemistry, petrochemical, energy, research, and marine sectors.
- Quad-Ring Ventile (Quad-Ring Valves) Valves featuring Quad-Ring sealing technology for reliable performance in demanding industrial environments. For industrial customers requiring durable sealing in process applications.
- Hochdruck Ventile (High Pressure Valves) High-pressure valves engineered for applications requiring robust pressure containment and control. For petrochemical, energy, space, and research customers operating high-pressure systems.
- Nadelventile (Needle Valves) Precision needle valves for fine flow control and throttling applications. For industrial customers needing precise flow regulation.
- Kalte Rückschlagventile (Cold Check Valves) Check valves designed for cryogenic temperature applications, allowing flow in one direction only. For customers handling liquefied gases, hydrogen, and other cryogenic media.
- Warme Rückschlagventile (Warm Check Valves) Check valves designed for warm or ambient temperature operation with unidirectional flow control. For general industrial process applications.
- Quench Ventile (Quench Valves) Specialized valves for quench applications in industrial and research processes. For research and industrial customers operating quench systems.
- Transferleitungskupplungen (Transfer Line Couplings) Couplings for transfer lines including Single Line and Multi Line configurations for cryogenic fluid transfer. For cryogenic gas processing, hydrogen, and liquefied gas handling customers.
- Ejectoren (Ejectors) Ejector devices for fluid and gas handling applications in industrial systems. For industrial customers requiring gas and fluid handling.
- Bypass-Niveauanzeiger (Bypass Level Indicators) External bypass-style level measurement indicators available in multiple variants: EconomyLine, SmartLine, StandardLine, HighPressureLine, PetroLine, LowDensityLine, and PlasticLine. For industrial customers needing tank and container level monitoring across diverse media and pressure conditions.
- Übertank-Niveauanzeiger (Top of Tank Level Indicators) Over-tank level indicators including the Top of Tank Line in stainless steel and plastic variants for tank level monitoring from above the tank. For industrial tank and container monitoring applications.
- In-Tank-Niveauanzeiger (In-Tank Level Indicators) In-tank level measurement devices including HeavyDutyLine, Level Switches, and HeavyDuty cables for internal tank monitoring. For industrial customers requiring robust inside-tank level detection.
- Füllstandsmesstechnik Zubehör (Level Measurement Accessories) Accessories for level measurement systems including magnetic switches (Magnetschalter), transmitters (Messwertgeber), floats (Schwimmer), and display rails with scales (Anzeigeschienen und Messskalen). Sold as a standalone accessory product line for industrial level measurement customers.
- Bättig Ventile Specialized valves bearing the Bättig brand name for specific industrial valve applications. For industrial customers in chemistry, petrochemical, energy, research, and marine sectors.
Companies that use WEKA
Customer profileSegments12 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
WEKA technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
WEKA partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
32 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- Murphy Engineers Ltd.minorDublin, Ireland - Authorized distributor for Füllstandsmesstechnik (level measurement technology) in Ireland
- BOM Robinetterie IndustrielleminorMorocco and France - Authorized distributor covering Morocco, France, Algeria, and Tunisia markets
- Inova Control S.A. de C.V.minorGuadalajara, Mexico - Authorized distributor for Mexican market
- Shanghai Xiongfeng Automation Control Engineering Co., LtdminorShanghai, China - Authorized distributor for Chinese market
- Contimetra Instrumentos Ind. LdaminorCarnaxide, Portugal - Authorized distributor for Portuguese market
- SWITECHminorGyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea - Authorized distributor for Ventile und Kryokomponenten (valves and cryogenic components) in South Korea
- EPCminorWiener Neudorf, Austria - Authorized distributor for Austrian market
- Control Components Pty. LtdminorMiranda NSW, Australia - Authorized distributor for Australian market
- Aran AGminorLausen, Switzerland - Authorized distributor in Switzerland
- Bachofen AGminorUster, Switzerland - Authorized distributor in Switzerland
- bestaxx GmbHminorFrankfurt am Main, Germany - Authorized distributor for German market
- DOEDIJNS FLUID INDUSTRY S.A. / N.V.minorPuurs, Belgium - Authorized distributor for Belgian market
- KLINGER Sweden ABminorJärfälla, Sweden - Authorized distributor for Swedish market
- Thermo Electric Instrumentation B.V.minorWaddinxveen, Netherlands - Authorized distributor for Dutch market
- Viking Instrument & Control LtdminorBurlington, Ontario, Canada - Authorized distributor for Canadian market
- Inland Industrial Instruments (M) SDN BHDminorShah Alam - Selangor, Malaysia - Authorized distributor for Malaysian market
- Engtek Pte Ltd.minorSingapore - Authorized distributor for Singapore market
- Fritz Barthel Armaturen GmbH & Co. KGminorHamburg - Altona, Germany - Authorized distributor for German market
- ABLEminorBerkshire, United Kingdom - Authorized distributor for UK market
- Bin Moosa Trading & Contracting LLCminorMuscat, Oman - Authorized distributor for Omani market
- Daly Middle East LLCminorDubai, UAE - Authorized distributor for UAE market
- DME Trading and Maintenance WLLminorDoha, Qatar - Authorized distributor for Qatari market
- TAIYO NIPPON SANSO Co.minorKawasaki-city, Japan - Authorized distributor for Japanese market
- Samyang Arca Co. Ltd.minorBucheon - Incheon, Republic of Korea - Authorized distributor for South Korean market
- SistecminorParets del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain - Authorized distributor for Spanish market
- SmeriminorAssago - Milano, Italy - Authorized distributor for Italian market
- ECONOSTO OyminorKuopio, Finland - Authorized distributor for Finnish market
- OIH Instruments and ControlsminorJet Park, South Africa - Authorized distributor for South African market
- Toshniwal Hyvac Pvt. Ltd.minorTamil Nadu, India - Authorized distributor for Indian market
- Summit Electronics Aps.minorHvidovre, Denmark - Authorized distributor for Danish market
- PVN Engineering Co.Ltd.minorBangkok, Thailand - Authorized distributor for Thai market
- DVMA GmbHminorRastede, Germany - Authorized distributor covering Estonia, Latvia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Georgia, and Lithuania
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights6 records
WEKA competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Chart Industries: US-based manufacturer of cryogenic equipment for LNG, hydrogen, helium, and industrial gas applications. Directly comparable to WEKA in cryogenic valve and component manufacturing, with a substantially larger scale and broader product portfolio across the same customer base.
- Cryostar SAS: French manufacturer of cryogenic pumps, expanders, and valves for LNG, hydrogen, and industrial gas applications. Similar to WEKA in product category (cryogenic fluid handling components) and customer base (industrial gas, energy), with direct overlap in cryogenic valve technology.
- Ham-Let Group: Israeli manufacturer of valves, fittings, and instrumentation for industrial and high-purity applications. Comparable to WEKA in product category (industrial valves and fittings) and target markets (chemical, energy, research), with overlapping cryogenic and high-pressure product lines.
- Herose GmbH: German manufacturer of cryogenic valves and safety devices for LNG, hydrogen, and industrial gases. Closely aligned with WEKA in product category (cryogenic bellow valves, safety valves) and target customers (industrial gas, energy), making it the most directly comparable peer.
- ITT Inc. US-based manufacturer of industrial flow control products including cryogenic valves for LNG and aerospace applications. Comparable to WEKA in product category (industrial valves including cryogenic), with a broader portfolio and larger scale serving similar process industry customers.
- AS-Schneider Armaturenfabrik: German manufacturer of industrial valves (gate, globe, check, bellow-sealed) for chemical, petrochemical, and power applications. Comparable to WEKA in product type (industrial valves including bellow-sealed designs) and customer base (process industries), with similar European specialty positioning.
Regional players
- INOX India Limited: Indian manufacturer of cryogenic valves, storage tanks, and LNG equipment. Comparable to WEKA in cryogenic valve manufacturing and product offering, but primarily serves Indian and Asian markets rather than the European and global markets that WEKA addresses through its distributor network.
Broad incumbents
- Swagelok Company: US-based manufacturer of fluid system solutions including valves, fittings, and regulators for industrial, research, and semiconductor applications. Comparable to WEKA in product type (industrial fluid components) with broader portfolio, larger scale, and established specialty authorized distributor sales model.
- Emerson Electric: US-based global manufacturer of automation solutions including industrial valves, regulators, and flow control for process industries. Comparable to WEKA in product category (industrial valves including cryogenic and high-pressure) but as part of a much larger diversified automation portfolio.
- Parker Hannifin: US-based global manufacturer of motion and control technologies including industrial valves and cryogenic components. Comparable to WEKA in product category (industrial valves including cryogenic) but as part of a much larger diversified portfolio across motion, control, and aerospace.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
WEKA social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
WEKA financial estimates
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Frequently asked questions about WEKA
What does WEKA do?
WEKA AG manufactures and sells industrial valves and cryogenic components, including bellow-sealed, high-pressure, needle, check, and quench valves, transfer line couplings, and ejectors engineered for cryogenic temperatures, high pressure, and corrosive media. The company also manufactures level measurement technology comprising bypass level indicators, over-tank and in-tank level indicators, and related accessories for industrial tanks and containers. Both product families are sold through a global authorized distributor network serving chemical, petrochemical, energy, research, marine, and emerging quantum computing customers.
Is WEKA a public or private company?
WEKA is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was WEKA founded?
WEKA was founded in 1940. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is WEKA based?
WEKA is headquartered in Bäretswil, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does WEKA make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Industrial Valves and Cryogenic Components are the primary driver. The others are level Measurement Technology and custom Development Services.
Who are WEKA's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Chart Industries, Cryostar SAS, Ham-Let Group, Herose GmbH, ITT Inc. and AS-Schneider Armaturenfabrik. INOX India Limited is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Swagelok Company, Emerson Electric and Parker Hannifin.
Does WEKA have an API?
No public API is recorded for WEKA.
What industry is WEKA in?
WEKA's product category is Industrial Cryogenic Valves and Level Measurement Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAKAJ, Cold Chain & Temperature-Controlled Storage Equipment, with a secondary code of IMAEACAK, Cryogenic Liquids & Distribution. Its NAICS code is 332911 and its SIC code is 3823.