Heinrich's Measurement Technique

What Heinrich's Measurement Technique does

Heinrichs Messtechnik GmbH is a Cologne, Germany-based manufacturer of industrial process measurement instruments, operating as a subsidiary of the privately held KOBOLD GROUP industrial conglomerate. Founded in 1911, the company specializes in flow, density, and level measurement, with primary technologies spanning Coriolis mass flow meters, variable-area flowmeters, vortex shedding meters, and density sensors. Its product portfolio includes the TMU-W hydrogen-capable Coriolis meter (the first to receive OIML R139:2018 certification for hydrogen custody transfer), the TMU-T tantalum Coriolis meter for corrosive media, the UMC5 transmitter platform, and the TMS-CNG compressed natural gas flowmeter.

The company sells directly to industrial end-users via a quote-based model, with payment terms tiered by order size (full prepayment under €25K, 50% deposit over €25K, 30% deposit over €100K). Target verticals include petrochemicals, chemicals, oil and gas, power generation, water and wastewater, shipbuilding, and laboratory/machinery applications. Instruments are designed for hazardous environments and shipboard use, with certifications covering OIML R139:2018 (hydrogen custody transfer), ATEX, IECEx, EMC, and DNV marine approvals. Engineering is supported by high-end simulation capabilities (CSD/CFD/CEM/FSI/TFSI) for both product development and customer application support.

Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales of capital instrumentation, with no disclosed revenue, headcount, or growth metrics. The company does not appear to raise external funding, operating instead as a captive subsidiary of KOBOLD GROUP. Market reach is global through the parent group's distribution network, though no specific sales-region breakdown is published.

Name

Heinrich's Measurement Technique

Legal name

Heinrichs Messtechnik GmbH

Website

https://heinrichs.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Heinrichs Messtechnik GmbH is a Cologne-based industrial flow measurement specialist, founded in 1911 and part of KOBOLD GROUP, serving petrochemical, chemical, oil and gas, power, water, and shipbuilding sectors with Coriolis, vortex, variable-area, density, and level instruments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Process Instrumentation

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824)

akta.pro primary industry

Sensors & Feedback Devices (Pressure, Flow, Position, Encoders, Transducers) (IMAHAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sensors & Instrumentation Electronics Manufacturing Services (Transmitters, analyzers, industrial sensors) (IMAGAGAL), Test, Measurement & Calibration Equipment Manufacturing Services (ATE, DAQ, metrology electronics) (IMAGAGAH)

Keywords

• Coriolis mass flow meters
• Industrial flow measurement
• Variable area flow meters
• Vortex flow meters
• Process instrumentation

Headquarters

HQ city

Cologne

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Measurement Instrument Sales: Heinrichs Messtechnik generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of precision flow measurement instruments including Coriolis mass flow meters, variable area flow meters, vortex flow meters, level meters, temperature and pressure sensors, and density meters. The company also sells accessories and offers sizing, recalibration, and other services. Terms indicate orders under EUR 25,000 payable within 30 days net; orders over EUR 25,000 split into 1/3 immediate, 1/3 on shipping notice, and 1/3 within 30 days of receipt.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Heinrichs Messtechnik GmbH manufactures and sells industrial measurement instruments including Coriolis mass flow meters, variable area flow meters, vortex flow meters, density meters, level meters, and compatible UMC transmitters for precise flow, level, temperature, pressure, and density measurement. The company also offers sizing tools, recalibration, and related services targeted at demanding industrial applications in petrochemical, chemical, oil & gas, power, water/wastewater, shipbuilding, and machinery/plant engineering sectors.

Product overview

Heinrichs Messtechnik GmbH manufactures industrial measurement equipment comprising multiple product lines: Coriolis mass flow meters (TMU series, TM-SH, TME, TMS-CNG, TM Universal Line) for precise mass flow measurement of liquids and gases; variable area flow meters (BGF, BGN series) and flap flow meters (TSK) for simpler applications; vortex flow meters (DVH inline, DVE insertion) for multivariable measurement of liquids, gases and steam; density meters (DWF) for mechanical density measurement; and level measurement devices (BA) for buoyancy-based level and interface detection. The company also produces compatible transmitters (UMC4, UMC5 series) with support for industrial communication protocols including HART, Modbus, Profibus-PA, Foundation Fieldbus, and BACnet. Products serve the petrochemical, chemical, oil and gas, power generation, water/wastewater, and general industrial sectors, with a focus on demanding applications where standard products are insufficient.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TMU-W

Quantifiable outcome

• Measuring accuracy of 0.1% for Coriolis mass flow meters (TMU, TMU-T series)
• +5 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KOBOLD Messring GmbH (KOBOLD GROUP)coreOthersHeinrichs Messtechnik GmbH is a member of the KOBOLD GROUP. The KOBOLD GROUP is a global instrumentation company that provides industrial measurement and control equipment. Membership in the group ensures Heinrichs' availability on site worldwide and provides access to a broader product portfolio, shared distribution infrastructure, and international sales and service support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global industrial automation and process measurement supplier offering Coriolis and other flow measurement technologies. Comparable to Heinrichs in flow products but operates across a much broader automation and electrification portfolio.
• Siemens (Process Instrumentation): Global industrial conglomerate with a broad process instrumentation portfolio including SITRANS flowmeters. Overlaps significantly with Heinrichs in flow and level measurement but as part of a much larger automation and digital portfolio.
• Honeywell Process Solutions: Global process automation supplier offering flow measurement as part of a much larger DCS and software portfolio. Comparable to Heinrichs in custody transfer and process measurement but as part of a broad incumbent ecosystem.

Direct peers

• KROHNE: German specialist in process instrumentation, particularly known for Coriolis mass flow meters and variable area flowmeters. Closely comparable to Heinrichs in product portfolio, customer base, and Germany-based mid-sized industrial measurement positioning.
• Emerson (Rosemount): US-based global process measurement leader via the Rosemount brand, offering Coriolis, vortex, and magnetic flow meters with strong installed base in oil & gas, chemicals, and power. Directly competes with Heinrichs in custody transfer and high-pressure measurement applications.
• Azbil Corporation: Japanese process measurement and building automation specialist offering Coriolis and other flow measurement products. Comparable to Heinrichs in industrial flow measurement with strong regional presence in Asia.
• Endress+Hauser: Germany-based global leader in industrial process measurement instrumentation, including Coriolis, vortex, variable area, and magnetic flow meters. Directly comparable to Heinrichs across product lines, with significantly larger scale and broader protocol/software offerings.
• Bürkert: German specialist in fluid measurement and control, offering flowmeters, transmitters, and process analytics. Comparable to Heinrichs in industrial fluid measurement with strong direct-sales and global distribution model.
• Yokogawa Electric: Japanese process measurement and control leader with a strong flowmeter portfolio (e.g., Rotamass Coriolis). Directly comparable to Heinrichs in oil & gas, chemical, and power measurement applications, with strong Asia-Pacific installed base.

Emerging players

• Bronkhorst: Dutch specialist in low-flow Coriolis and thermal mass flow meters for laboratory and industrial applications. Comparable to Heinrichs in Coriolis expertise but focused on smaller line sizes and niche applications like hydrogen and laboratory process gas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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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