ttv technische teile vertrieb

What ttv technische teile vertrieb does

ttv technische teile vertrieb GmbH is a German family-owned Mittelstand industrial supplier specializing in technical seals (Dichtungen) and plain bearings (Gleitlager), headquartered in Illertissen with a regional office in Seevetal. The company's portfolio spans static seals (O-rings, X-rings, backup rings, end caps, Usit rings), dynamic seals (radial shaft seals, cassette seals, mechanical face seals exceeding 500mm diameter, gamma rings, V-rings), hydraulic seals (piston, rod, wiper, rotary), and a branded plain bearing family — GETRO (rolled), LUMET (turned solid bronze, rated up to 600°C), SIBRO (sintered), CELRO (plastic), and TESON (custom specials). Technical differentiators center on extreme-condition application engineering rather than catalog distribution, supported by an in-house Board of Experts, OPR Elastolabs-certified testing, and a curated global production network spanning Germany, Italy, Eastern Europe, Turkey, China, and Taiwan.

The business operates an engineering-led direct-sales model under the "Beyond Supply" framework, combining custom design, supply-chain optimization, cost/risk analysis, and Kanban-managed logistics for OEM customers across heavy industry, construction machinery, agricultural equipment, rail technology, aerospace (including Airbus A380 cargo loading via WITTENSTEIN), pharmaceutical, and drive technology. Documented enterprise customers include ArcelorMittal, Würth Industrie Service (EDI-integrated C-parts supply), SEW-EURODRIVE, Kärcher, Fendt, BOMAG, Voith Turbo, WEG, and Walterscheid, with the VALVOtec channel partnership extending reach into rail. Pricing is quote-based on application requirements, with multi-year contracts common for engineered solutions; revenue mechanics blend product sales, engineering services, and managed logistics. The firm has ~25 employees, a wholly-owned subsidiary (ttv technology GmbH), no external funding, and second-generation family leadership under Managing Director Harald Nitzschke.

Name

ttv technische teile vertrieb

Legal name

ttv technische teile vertrieb GmbH

Website

https://ttv-gmbh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ttv technische teile vertrieb GmbH is a German family-owned industrial supplier of custom-engineered seals and plain bearings, serving heavy industry, aerospace, rail, pharmaceutical, and agricultural OEMs across the DACH region via its own production and a global sourcing network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Seals and Plain Bearings

NAICS

Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing (339991), Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing (332991)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Seals, Gaskets & Fluid Connectors (O-rings, packings, rotary seals, quick couplers) (IMAHAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seals, Gaskets & O-Rings (Industrial Elastomer) (IMANALAC), Aerospace Seals, Gaskets, O-Rings & Elastomeric Components (IMABANAF), Automotive Weatherseals, Gaskets & Sealing Systems Manufacturing (Door/Window/Trunk Seals) (IMACAKAI)

Keywords

• Industrial seals
• Plain bearings
• Mechanical face seals
• Sliding bushings
• Engineering solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Illertissen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Seals and Plain Bearings: Sale of industrial seals (static, dynamic, hydraulic) and plain bearings. Products include O-rings, X-rings, shaft seals, cassette seals, mechanical face seals, and sliding bearings in various materials (PTFE, POM, CuSn8, bronze, bimetal)
2. Engineering & Consulting Services: Technical consulting, product analysis, development support, and engineering solutions under the 'Beyond Supply' approach. Includes supply chain optimization and cost-risk analysis.
3. Logistics Services: Logistics center providing standard products, customer-specific labeling, assembly, spare parts supply, and Kanban implementation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ttv technische teile vertrieb GmbH manufactures and supplies industrial seals (static, dynamic, and hydraulic) and plain bearings (rolled, solid bronze, sintered, plastic, and bimetal) under proprietary brands including GETRO, LUMET, SIBRO, CELRO, and TESON. The company combines custom-engineered sealing and bearing solutions with engineering and consulting services under its "Beyond Supply" philosophy, providing holistic support from needs analysis through product recommendation to procurement, Kanban logistics, and delivery for industrial enterprise customers.

Product overview

TTV is a specialist for seals (Dichtungen) and plain bearings (Gleitlager) with Engineering & Consulting services, operating under the 'Beyond Supply' philosophy. The product portfolio consists of two core divisions: seals (including static seals such as O-Ringes, X-Ringe, Stützringe, Verschlusskappen, Usit-Ringe; dynamic seals such as Wellendichtringe, Kassettendichtungen, Laufwerkdichtungen, Gleitringdichtungen/Mechanical Face Seals, Wellenabdichtungen, Gamma-Dichtungen, V-Ringe; and hydraulic seals such as Kolbendichtungen, Stangendichtungen, Abstreifer, Rotationsdichtungen, Komplettkolben, RSS Dachmanschetten, Führungselemente) and plain bearings (featuring branded product lines GETRO for rolled sliding bushings, LUMET for turned solid plain bearings, SIBRO for sintered materials, CELRO for plastic bearings, and TESON for custom special parts, along with Bimetal-Gleitlager and Festschmierstoff variants). The company maintains production capacity of approximately 45,000 metal rings per month across 450 dimensions with inventory exceeding 300,000 metal rings. Engineering & Consulting services complement the product offerings under the Beyond Supply approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GETRO: Rolled sliding bushings product line
• LUMET
• SIBRO
• CELRO
• TESON

Products and services

• Seals (Dichtungen) - Static, Dynamic, and Hydraulic Comprehensive range of industrial seals including static seals (O-rings, X-rings, backup rings, end caps, Usit rings), dynamic seals (shaft seals, cassette seals, track/bogie seals, mechanical face seals >500mm, gamma rings, V-rings), and hydraulic seals (piston seals, rod seals, wipers, rotary seals, monoblock pistons, chevron sets, guide elements). For industrial OEM customers in heavy industry, rail, aerospace, drive technology, and mechanical engineering.
• GETRO Rolled Sliding Bushings Proprietary brand of rolled sliding bushings including PTFE-based dry sliding bushings, POM-based variants, CuSn8 bronze versions, bimetal versions, and models with integrated solid lubricants. Used in applications requiring low friction and maintenance-free operation.
• LUMET Turned Solid Plain Bearings Proprietary brand of turned solid plain bearings including solid lubricant versions and sliding rails/plates. Designed for heavy-duty applications in steel industry, rail technology, and demanding industrial environments with high load capacities and temperature resistance up to 600°C.
• SIBRO Sintered Bronze and Sintered Iron Sliding Bushings Proprietary brand of sintered bronze and sintered iron sliding bushings for applications requiring porous, self-lubricating properties and cost-effective solutions.
• CELRO Plastic Sliding Bushings Proprietary brand of plastic sliding bushings for applications requiring chemical resistance, low weight, and maintenance-free operation.
• TESON Technical Special Parts Proprietary brand of custom-designed technical special parts and bespoke solutions for specific customer applications beyond standard product ranges.
• Bimetal Sliding Bushings Bimetal sliding bushings combining steel and bronze layers for enhanced load capacity and wear resistance.
• Solid Lubricant Sliding Bushings Sliding bushings with embedded solid lubricants (such as graphite or PTFE) for maintenance-free operation under boundary lubrication conditions.
• Solid Lubricant Sliding Plates/Rails Wear-resistant sliding plates and rails with solid lubricant for linear guidance applications.
• Engineering & Consulting (Beyond Supply) Technical consulting service encompassing product analysis, development support, supply chain optimization, and cost/risk analysis. Part of the "Beyond Supply" approach providing holistic procurement support from requirements analysis through product recommendation to delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Service life doubled from 20,000 to 40,000 cycles with custom LUMET plain bearing solutions in rail coupling applications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers26 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Wölffle WerkzeugmaschinenminorOthersTool machine manufacturer offering grinding machines for metal processing industry, locksmithies, and metalworking. Provides chamfering, deburring, and grinding of visible surfaces, satin finishing, and miter grinding services.
• Knauer EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany specializing in development, construction, and building of special machines for vibration technology.
• BHM-MaschinenminorOthersOnline machine tool trading for sheet metal working, wood working, metal working, transport technology, stone processing, workshop equipment, and floor processing.
• Jan KröscheminorOthersSEO, GEO and Google Ads consultant for small and medium-sized businesses.
• GH Gerüsthandel GmbH & Co. KGminorOthersInternational scaffolding and scaffolding parts wholesale company.
• MicroStepminorOthersProduces high-end cutting systems for over 30 years for efficient production processes.
• EKK AnlagentechnikminorOthersEstablished partner for sustainable plastic solutions and containers, process engineering and accessories for cathodic dip painting as well as CNC contract work.
• Silatec Sicherheits- und Laminatglastechnik GmbHminorOthersMade in Germany safety and laminate glass technology, customizable to individual requirements.
• VALVOteccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVALVOtec distributes ttv's LUMET plain bearing solutions in rail technology applications. Developed and tested multiple prototypes in close coordination between VALVOtec sales team and ttv technical contacts. Results showed LUMET solutions achieving up to 40,000 cycles compared to 20,000 cycles with conventional solutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Schaeffler Group (INA): Global automotive and industrial supplier with a major plain and rolling bearing business under the INA brand; competes with ttv's plain bearings as part of a broad portfolio serving many of the same German industrial OEMs.
• Parker Hannifin (Engineered Materials / Seal Group): Diversified motion and control giant with a substantial sealing and polymer-engineered-materials division; competes with ttv across hydraulic seals, O-rings, and engineered components as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Eriks (Industrial Services): European industrial services provider with a large sealing and polymer technology division; competes with ttv in DACH-region industrial distribution of seals, gaskets, and engineered components.

Direct peers

• Freudenberg Sealing Technologies: Global German-headquartered sealing technology leader offering O-rings, hydraulic seals, and custom engineered sealing solutions across automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets — a directly comparable specialist operating at much greater scale.
• GGB Bearing Technology: Global leader in plain bearings and polymer-based self-lubricating bushings, serving industrial, automotive, and aerospace customers — the most direct global comparable to ttv's LUMET/GETRO/SIBRO plain bearing business.
• Kastas Sealing Technologies: Specialist sealing manufacturer offering hydraulic and pneumatic seals, O-rings, and custom engineered solutions to industrial OEMs across Europe — a closely comparable custom-sealing specialist.
• IGUS: German-headquartered specialist in polymer plain bearings, bushings, and self-lubricating components; competes directly with ttv's CELRO plastic bearing line and German Mittelstand industrial customer base.
• Trelleborg Sealing Solutions: World-leading sealing solutions provider with a portfolio covering static, dynamic, and hydraulic seals for industrial, aerospace, and automotive applications; competes head-to-head with ttv in custom-engineered sealing niches.
• Daemar Inc. North American distributor and manufacturer of seals, gaskets, and retaining rings serving industrial OEM and MRO customers; functionally comparable as a specialist sealing supplier with an engineered-solutions GTM.
• Hallite Seals: UK-based specialist in hydraulic and pneumatic sealing solutions for mobile and industrial machinery; directly comparable to ttv's hydraulic seals (Kolbendichtungen, Stangendichtungen, Abstreifer) portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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