What Condor Pressure Control GmbH does

Condor Pressure Control GmbH — operating under the legal name Condor-Werke Gebr. Frede GmbH — is a privately held, family-owned German industrial manufacturer of pressure switches, pump and motor controllers, level-control devices, and custom control electronics, headquartered in Ennigerloh. Founded in 1893 and led by managing director Marcus Frede, the company is structured as part of the Condor Werke Group alongside Condor-Pressure Control GmbH, the North American subsidiary Condor USA, Inc., and CONDOR Elektronik Scharco GmbH. The firm positions itself as the inventor of the pressure switch via the original 1935 worldwide patent for the diaphragm pressure controller (Membrandruckregler, MDR), a heritage it has continuously developed into a broad MDR series.

The core technology is diaphragm-based mechanical pressure sensing, extended into a programmable electronic line (e.g., MDR 2i) and connected industrial offerings through the CondorSync IoT cloud platform. Products are organized across pressure switches, control pressure switches, high-performance pressure switches, pump controllers, motor protection switches, float/level control devices, checkout desk controllers, sewage and lifting-unit controllers, riding arena controls, and custom industrial electronics. Pressure ranges from 3 to 250 bar and the portfolio is differentiated by an unusually wide certification stack (KEMA KEUR, UL, CSA, VDE, VdS, ATEX, DNV/GL), enabling use in compressors, water and wastewater, fire protection, railway, shipbuilding, retail, agriculture, and laboratory/medical equipment.

Condor earns revenue primarily through B2B hardware sales of pressure switches and controllers to OEMs (compressor and pump manufacturers), system integrators, and regulated end-users, supplemented by professional services for custom industrial electronics developed from concept through series production. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the go-to-market is enterprise field sales with direct customer consultation, supplemented by a referenced network of sales partners and distributors and a wholly-owned North American subsidiary. The company does not disclose revenue, has no public ticker, and carries no observed external institutional capital.

Name

Condor Pressure Control GmbH

Legal name

Condor-Werke Gebr. Frede GmbH

Website

https://condor-werke.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Condor Pressure Control GmbH is a German, family-owned manufacturer of MDR-series pressure switches, pump and motor controllers, and custom control electronics, serving OEMs and end-users in compressors, water, railway, fire protection, shipbuilding, and industrial automation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pressure Control Equipment

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH), Pressure Management & Transient Control (PRVs, Pump Control, Surge Mitigation) (EUANAKAE)

Keywords

• Pressure switches
• Pump controllers
• Level control systems
• Motor protection switches
• Custom control solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Ennigerloh

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Pressure Switches: Sale of mechanical and electronic pressure switches under MDR series. Products include standard configurations and specialized variants for different applications (compressors, pumps, fire protection, shipbuilding, railway). Revenue generated through product sales to industrial customers, OEMs, and system integrators.
2. Control Solutions and Systems: Custom control solutions developed from product concept through series manufacturing. Includes pump controllers, motor protection switches, float switches, level control systems, and application-specific control electronics. Backed by 30-50 years of experience in control technology.
3. Custom Industrial Electronics: Tailored electronic control solutions for specific industrial applications. Support from concept through development to series production. Targets industrial customers with specific requirements across various sectors.
4. Accessories: Wide range of accessories for pressure switches including cable glands, mounting hardware, and complementary components. All accessories maintain certified Condor quality standards.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Condor Pressure Control GmbH develops, manufactures, and sells industrial pressure switches, control pressure switches, high-performance pressure switches, pump controllers, motor protection switches, float switches, level controls, and a range of application-specific controllers (cash/checkout desks, sewage plants, lifting units, riding arenas). The portfolio also includes electronic variants such as the MDR 2i pressure switch and GLW 4 staging control, plus custom control solutions tailored to OEM customer requirements.

Product overview

Condor Pressure Control GmbH (Condor-Werke Gebr. Frede GmbH), part of the Condor Werke Group, manufactures industrial control and monitoring solutions with more than 130 years of experience. The company is the inventor of the pressure switch with the first diaphragm pressure controller patent granted worldwide in 1935. The product portfolio centers on the MDR (Membrandruckregler) series of pressure switches, complemented by pump controllers, motor protection switches, float switches, and custom control solutions. Products serve compressed air systems, water and sewage technology, fire protection, railway technology, shipbuilding, retail, agriculture, and industrial applications. The company also offers individual control solutions developed from concept to series production for specific customer requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pressure Switches (MDR series) Mechanical pressure switches (MDR series) used to monitor and switch pressure in industrial equipment; sold to OEMs of compressors, pumps, and other industrial machinery.
• Control Pressure Switches Pressure switches designed for control applications in industrial process and equipment systems; intended for OEM and industrial users.
• High-Performance Pressure Switches Heavy-duty pressure switches engineered for high-performance and demanding industrial applications; targeted at industrial OEMs with elevated pressure-switching requirements.
• Pump Controllers Controllers for pumps that automate pump operation and protection; sold to pump OEMs and industrial users.
• Motor Protection Switches Switches that protect electric motors from overcurrent, overload, and similar fault conditions; sold to industrial OEMs and equipment manufacturers.
• Float Switches / Level Control Float switches and level control devices used to detect and control liquid levels; sold for use in industrial, wastewater, and OEM applications.
• Checkout Desk (Cash Desk) Controller Controller device for retail checkout/cash desk systems; intended for retail operators and checkout infrastructure installers.
• Small Sewage Treatment Plant Controller Control device for small sewage treatment plants that automates and monitors wastewater process operation; sold to plant operators and installers.
• Lifting Unit Controller Controller for lifting units (e.g., wastewater and drainage lifting stations) that automates pump operation and level-based switching.
• Riding Arena Controller Control device for riding arenas (e.g., irrigation/footing control) used by equestrian facilities and installers.
• Electronic Pressure Switch MDR 2i Electronic variant of the MDR pressure switch for pressure monitoring and switching in industrial equipment; sold to industrial OEMs preferring electronic control.
• Electronic Staging and Sequencing Control GLW 4 Electronic staging and sequencing controller used to coordinate staged switching of multiple devices (e.g., pumps or compressors); sold to industrial OEMs and integrators.
• Custom Control Solutions Bespoke/ custom-engineered control solutions designed and produced for specific OEM or industrial customer requirements, complementing Condor's standard catalog portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Global benchmark established through extensive testing including lifetime and vibration tests
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Condor USA, Inc.coreOthersWholly-owned subsidiary of the Condor Werke Group serving the North American market. Products certified to UL and CSA standards for North American market requirements. Manufactures and distributes Condor pressure switches and control products in the USA and Canada.
• CONDOR Elektronik Scharco GmbHcoreOthersGroup company specializing in electronics within the Condor Werke Group structure. Complements Condor's mechanical pressure switch and control products with electronic solutions.
• KEMA KEUR (DEKRA)coreTechnology or IntegrationKEMA KEUR Test and Certification Institute provides testing and certification for Condor pressure switches. Products MDR 2, MDR 21, and MDR 3 have been successfully tested and certified by KEMA KEUR, confirming compliance with European safety standards.
• Underwriters Laboratories (UL)coreTechnology or IntegrationUL certification enables market access for Condor products in the North American market. Pressure switches MDR 21, MDR 3, and MDR-F series (UL versions) approved by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. for US and Canadian markets.
• CSA GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationCSA certification provides additional North American market credentials alongside UL. Products MDR 21 and MDR 3 carry CSA certification for Canadian market requirements.
• DNV (Det Norske Veritas) / Germanischer LloydcoreTechnology or IntegrationDNV (formerly Germanischer Lloyd) certification for marine and maritime applications. Pressure switches MDR F..GL specifically certified for shipbuilding and seaworthy applications. DNV approval indicates compliance with maritime safety standards.
• VdS Schadenverhütung GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationVdS certification for fire protection applications. MDR F...VdS pressure switches certified for use in fixed water-based fire extinguishing systems, sprinkler systems, and fire protection installations. VdS approval indicates compliance with German insurance industry fire safety standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Siemens AG: Industrial automation incumbent whose SITRANS pressure portfolio and broader digital automation stack increasingly competes with stand-alone pressure switch suppliers. Represents the bundling risk to Condor.
• Bosch Rexroth AG: Drive and control technology specialist with pressure switches and sensors integrated into hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Comparable fluid-power and OEM-customer orientation at much greater scale.
• Emerson Electric (Rosemount / Branson): Broad incumbent with Rosemount pressure instrumentation and industrial automation portfolio. Comparable end-markets in process industries and pumps/compressors, with significantly larger scale.
• Honeywell International (Sensing & IoT): Broad incumbent offering pressure sensors and switches as part of a wider industrial automation and sensing portfolio. Competes with Condor in OEM and process applications but typically at larger scale and broader scope.

Emerging players

• IFM Electronic: German sensor and connection specialist with a growing pressure sensor portfolio targeted at industrial automation and OEM customers. Comparable niche and end-market, with a more digitally oriented product approach.

Direct peers

• Danfoss A/S: Global manufacturer of pressure and temperature controls, including pressure switches for compressors, pumps, and HVAC. Closely comparable product portfolio and end-markets (refrigeration, water, industrial), with broader scale and portfolio.
• Endress+Hauser: Swiss-German industrial measurement and automation specialist with strong pressure transmitter and switch lines serving process industries. Comparable customer base (OEMs and process plants) and certification-driven moat.
• SUCO Robert Seuffer GmbH & Co. KG: German family-owned pressure switch and sensor manufacturer. Highly comparable niche competitor in mechanical and electronic pressure switches for hydraulics, pneumatics, and OEM applications.
• Trafag AG: Swiss manufacturer of pressure, temperature, and gas density sensors and switches. Closely aligned niche player in mechanical and electronic pressure switches for compressors, marine, and railway — very similar certification and OEM dynamics.
• WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG: German-headquartered global leader in industrial pressure, temperature, level, and flow measurement. Directly comparable to Condor as a family-owned, German industrial measurement specialist serving similar OEM and process-industry customers with mechanical and electronic pressure switches.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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