What Schroedahl does

SCHROEDAHL GmbH is a German specialty valve manufacturer headquartered in Reichshof-Mittelagger and founded in 1962. The company designs and produces automatic pump protection valves and control valves for power plants, industrial facilities, and oil-and-gas production, extraction, and refining operations, including offshore platforms, FPSO/FSO vessels, refineries, and chemical plants. Its flagship technology is a modulating bypass pump protection architecture that automatically recirculates fluid to maintain minimum flow at the pump, preventing cavitation and overheating without external power. The portfolio spans the SUL, TDL, TDM, MRM, MRK, BPV, and TDC valve series covering pressure ratings from PN 63 to PN 4500, alongside steam conversion valves, turbine bypass stations, superheated steam coolers, and conventional control-valve systems. Engineering and customization are supported by an in-house development and testing centre that applies Finite Element Method (FEM) simulation, with every product individually tailored to system requirements and tested prior to delivery.

The company monetizes equipment through one-time sales of customized valves plus an after-sales stream of spare parts, replacement valves, modifications, repairs, and installation services. Pricing is quote-based and varies by pressure rating, material, and application specification. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales through regional sales managers (covering EMEA, the Americas, and other regions) with a global network of channel partners and representatives spanning 25+ countries across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Americas, and the Middle East; a dedicated after-sales team provides spare parts and repair support in Germany and the USA. Distribution is reinforced through downloadable catalogues, maintenance manuals, and instructional maintenance videos.

Since April 2015, SCHROEDAHL has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of CIRCOR International, retaining its brand identity and category leadership. The business is led by Managing Directors Markus Schlosser and Peter Heine, with a Director of Quality (Dr. Joachim Krägeloh) overseeing a management system certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 19443, ISO 3834, AD-HP0, PED 2014/68/EU, ATEX 2014/34/EU, and TÜV standards, plus nuclear-sector KTA 1401 and AVS D 100/50 certifications. A CIRCORSmart mobile application is offered as a digital add-on for valve monitoring within the parent group's industrial valves ecosystem.

Name

Schroedahl

Legal name

SCHROEDAHL GmbH

Website

https://schroedahl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SCHROEDAHL GmbH is a German specialty valve manufacturer, founded 1962 and a CIRCOR subsidiary, that designs automatic pump protection valves and control valves for power plants, industrial facilities, and oil-and-gas operations worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial specialty valves

NAICS

Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291), Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Seals, Valves & Auxiliary Components (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC), Valves & Cartridge Valves (Directional, Pressure, Flow Control) (IMAHAGAE)

Keywords

• Specialty valve manufacturing
• Pump protection valves
• Industrial control valves
• Power plant valves
• Oil and gas valves

Headquarters

HQ city

Mittelagger

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Valve Manufacturing and Sales: SCHROEDAHL generates revenue through the development, manufacturing, and sale of high-quality specialty valves including pump protection valves and control valves for power plants, industrial facilities, and oil and gas applications. Revenue is derived from initial equipment sales with customization based on specific customer requirements.
2. After-Sales Service, Spare Parts, and Repairs: Revenue generated from after-market services including spare parts sales, replacement valves, modifications, repairs, and installation services. The company maintains dedicated after-sales teams and contact personnel for spare parts and repair services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SCHROEDAHL develops, manufactures, and sells high-class specialty valves — primarily automatic pump protection valves and control valves — for power stations, industrial plants, and oil and gas production, extraction, and refining systems. The company invented the pump protection valve and is the world market leader in automatic and controlled pump protection, using modulating bypass technology and FEM-based individual customization. It also provides after-sales spare parts, replacement valves, repairs, and installation services.

Product overview

SCHROEDAHL is a world market leader in automatic and controlled pump protection systems, offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialty valves for power plants, industrial facilities, and oil and gas applications. The product portfolio includes multiple pump protection valve series (SUL, TDL, TDM, MRM, MRK, BPV, TDC) designed for different pressure ratings and applications, control valve systems for conventional pump protection, steam conversion valves, turbine bypass stations, and steam coolers. The company also offers the CIRCORSmart App as a digital add-on for valve monitoring. All products are developed and manufactured in Germany with in-house testing capabilities, and the company operates under the CIRCOR Group since April 2015.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Type SUL Pump Protection Valve

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• CIRCOR International: Parent company of Schroedahl and global manufacturer of flow and motion control products including valves, pumps and instrumentation. Included as parent/strategic owner rather than direct competitor; provides context for Schroedahl's portfolio positioning within the broader CIRCOR group.

Direct peers

• Sulzer Ltd. Swiss industrial engineering company producing pumps, rotating equipment and flow-control solutions for power, oil & gas and process industries. Directly comparable as a European-based supplier of pumps and specialty flow equipment.
• KSB SE & Co. KGaA: Global manufacturer of pumps, valves and related systems for power, oil & gas, water and industry. Directly comparable as a European-based supplier of specialty valves and pump-protection solutions serving the same end markets as Schroedahl.
• Flowserve Corporation: Major supplier of pumps, valves, seals and flow-control automation for power, oil & gas and chemical industries. Overlaps directly with Schroedahl in industrial valves and pump protection equipment for power generation and hydrocarbons.
• Velan Inc. Specialty manufacturer of industrial valves, including severe-service and nuclear-qualified valves for power and oil & gas. Closely comparable in product positioning, nuclear qualifications and end-market mix.

Broad incumbents

• Watts Water Technologies: Manufacturer of valves, flow control and water safety products for industrial, commercial and residential markets. Broad incumbent with overlapping specialty valve products serving similar but more water-focused end markets.
• Crane Co. Diversified industrial manufacturer with a Process Flow Technologies segment supplying highly engineered valves for oil & gas, chemical and power applications. A broader incumbent with overlapping product portfolio to Schroedahl.
• IMI plc: Global engineering group with a critical engineering division focused on flow control for power, oil & gas and process industries. Broad incumbent competitor in industrial and process control valves.
• Pentair plc: Diversified flow and filtration business serving industrial, commercial and residential markets; its industrial flow solutions overlap with Schroedahl's process valve applications, though it is a much larger, broader player.

Emerging players

• Mueller Water Products: Supplier of water infrastructure valves and flow-control products serving utilities and industrial customers. Comparable as a specialty valve maker serving regulated industrial applications adjacent to Schroedahl's end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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