Guth Ventiltechnik Gmbh

What Guth Ventiltechnik Gmbh does

Guth Ventiltechnik GmbH is a German manufacturer of stainless steel hygienic process valves and tank fittings, founded in 1861 as Wilhelm Guth KG Kellereimaschinenfabrik and currently headquartered in Offenbach an der Queich, Rhineland-Palatinate. The company produces butterfly valves, double-seat valves, ball valves, control valves, single-seat valves, sampling valves, tank dome fittings, safety valves, and ancillary process components for the beverage, dairy, food, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and cosmetics industries. Its product stack incorporates proprietary technologies including the k-flex sealing system (FDA-compliant, high chemical and temperature resistance) and the KI-TOP digital control head platform with LED position indication, IP65 protection, ATEX variants, and IO-Link/ASi-Bus/SPS connectivity. The company holds ISO 9001, EU Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU, AD 2000-Merkblatt HP 0, EAC, TÜV Süd, and EHEDG certifications.

Guth operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary within the KIESELMANN Fluid Process Group, having been acquired by KIESELMANN GmbH in November 2015 following insolvency proceedings. The Group encompasses nine complementary companies covering plant engineering, pharmaceutical technology, tank construction, cleaning technology (AquaDuna), and food processing, and Guth participates in collective trade show presentations under this umbrella. The business model is hardware sales of catalogued valve and fitting products, plus custom/special solution contract manufacturing of precision turned and milled parts and complex assemblies for packaging, sterilization, and filtration systems. Pricing is quote-based with no public list pricing; revenue is generated through a direct sales force in Germany (four-person team including Head of Inside Sales Thomas Dreisigacker) and a 15-country distributor network spanning Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. Marketing is event-driven via Drinktec, Anuga FoodTec, and BrauBeviale, supplemented by downloadable product catalogs, technical documentation, and an active LinkedIn presence. The company employs 14 people and is led by Managing Director Patrick Dohle.

Name

Guth Ventiltechnik Gmbh

Legal name

Guth Ventiltechnik GmbH

Website

https://guth-vt.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1861

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Guth Ventiltechnik GmbH is a German manufacturer of hygienic stainless steel valves and tank fittings serving beverage, dairy, food, pharmaceutical, biotech, and cosmetics process industries. Operating as part of KIESELMANN Fluid Process Group since 2015, the 14-employee company sells via direct sales and a 15-country distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Process Valves

NAICS

Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Hygienic process valves
• Stainless steel valves
• Aseptic valve technology
• Tank fittings manufacturing
• Butterfly valve solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Offenbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Valve and Fitting Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling stainless steel valves (butterfly valves, ball valves, control valves, single-seat valves, double-seat valves) and tank/container fittings for hygienic process applications.
2. Custom/Special Solution Production: Contract manufacturing of customized special solutions in small and medium batch sizes. Includes precision turned and milled parts as well as complex system assemblies for packaging machines, sterilization and filtration systems.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Guth Ventiltechnik GmbH manufactures and sells stainless steel hygienic process valves and tank/container fittings for the beverage, dairy, food, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and cosmetics industries. The product portfolio includes butterfly valves, double-seat valves, ball valves, control valves, single-seat valves, aseptic sampling valves, tank top fittings, safety valves, agitators, filters, and complementary cleaning technology offered via the Fluid Process Group partnership.

Product overview

Guth Ventiltechnik GmbH is a manufacturer of high-quality process components from stainless steel serving the beverage, dairy, food, pharmaceutical, biotechnological, and cosmetic industries. The product portfolio is organized into four main categories: (1) Valve Technology (Ventiltechnik) covering butterfly valves, high-pressure disk valves, leakage double butterfly valves, double-seat valves, ball valves, control valves, single-seat valves, overflow valves, mini valves, non-return valves, aseptic sampling valves, aseptic small-seat valves, plus control heads (KI-TOP) and the k-flex sealing system; (2) Tank Fittings (Behälterarmaturen) including bunging valves, pressure compensation valves, tank top units, part-turn valves, full-flow inclined seat valves, KZE valves, safety valves, and agitators; (3) Other Fittings including filters, inspection lanterns, viewing glasses, dirt traps, and corner tube sieves; and (4) Cleaning Technology via the AquaDuna partnership (Fluid Process Group). The company operates as part of the KIESELMANN FLUID PROCESS GROUP since 2015, combining valve expertise with complementary process component manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• k-flex Dichtsystem: Proprietary sealing system developed by KIESELMANN with increased service life for valves and components.
• KI-TOP
• AquaDuna

Products and services

• Butterfly Valves (Scheibenventile SV) Hygienic butterfly valves for controlling product flows in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications. Available in sizes DN 10-150 with multiple connection options and pneumatic or manual actuation.
• Leakage Double Butterfly Valves (Leckage-Doppelscheibenventile) Cost-effective double-disc valves with leak detection chamber for safe product separation in process plants. Modular design allows conversion from manual to pneumatic actuation without removing valve from pipeline.
• High-Pressure Disk Valves (Hochdruckscheibenventile) High-pressure butterfly valves with up to 33 bar pressure resistance for membrane filtration and other high-pressure applications. Features 4-8x bolted housing for enhanced pressure shock resistance.
• Double-Seat Valves (Doppelsitzventile) Leak-free double-seat valves developed according to EHEDG criteria for contamination-free separation in automatic process plants. Features independently controllable valve discs with pressureless leak detection drainage.
• Ball Valves (Kugelhähne) Through-flow ball valves in stainless steel for controlling liquid, viscous, and chunky media. Available as straight-through and three-way configurations with optional flushing connections or heating jacket.
• Control Valves (Regelventile) Control valves for regulating volume flows and pressures of liquids and gases. Includes butterfly valves with position controllers and high-precision single-seat control valves (VSR) with DigiPos digital positioners.
• Single-Seat Valves KI-DS (Einsitzventile KI-DS) Universal single-seat valve program with modular design for nearly any shut-off application in modern process plants. Includes double-sealing valves, oblique seat valves, corner valves, T-valves, crossover valves, divert valves, and tank outlet valves.
• Overflow Valves KI-DS (Überströmventile KI-DS) Pressure relief valves for pressure relief in closed systems or limiting delivery pressure in conventional pump circuits. Flow-optimized disc geometry ensures precise opening/closing behavior.
• Mini Valves VSM (Miniventile VSM) Compact mini valves for dosing small quantities in small pipe diameters. Pneumatically actuated with optional modular control head, available as corner and divert valves.
• Non-Return/Check Valves (Rückschlagventile) Disc check valves protecting against unwanted backflow in pipelines. Spring-loaded design with precise response behavior and hygienic sealing, optimized for minimal turbulence.
• Aseptic Sampling Valves (Aseptik-Probenahmeventile) Aseptic sampling valves ideal for sample collection in laboratories and productions. Over 10,000 possible valve configurations with optimized operation concept for manual sampling and low actuation force.
• Aseptic Small Seat Valves (Aseptik-Kleinsitzventile) Compact aseptic small-seat valves in DN 8, DN 10, and DN 15 sizes for handling small quantities of high-value products. Uses bellows sealing technology instead of conventional diaphragm valves.
• Bunging Valves (Spundventile) Spring-loaded bunging valves for precise pressure control in fermentation and storage. Steplessly adjustable opening pressure with optional water trap for gas detection. Can also serve as safety valves (TÜV Süd approved).
• Pressure Compensation Valves (Druckausgleichsventile) Self-acting valves for automatically venting and aerating tanks and containers. Protects against overpressure and vacuum with spring-return design.
• Tank Top Units TDAM (Tankdomarmaturen TDAM) Multi-function tank dome fittings combining over/underpressure protection, CO2 return, and tank cleaning in one DIN connection. Cost-effective single-hole mounting eliminates need for multiple tank dome connections.
• Part-Turn Valve (Schwenkarmatur) Swivel fittings for flexible tank outlet configuration, rotatable 180° to adapt to given conditions. Bending radii and segment lengths manufactured individually.
• Full Flow Inclined Seat Valve (Vollstromschrägsitzventil) Excellent dosing outlet valves with hygienic design and maintenance-friendly construction. Manual actuator can be unscrewed without removing valve body from pipeline.
• KZE Valve (KZE-Armatur) Process-specific safety fittings combining multiple components (fermentation glass, fermentation cup, mano-vacuum meter, sterile filter, angle seat or disc valve) in one connection for KZE tanks.
• Safety Valves (Sicherheitsventile) Safety valves with EAC certification and CE type examination for gases. Automatically protect against overpressure without auxiliary energy. Closed housing construction meets highest hygiene requirements.
• Agitators RA/RSH/RSN (Rührgeräte RA/RSH/RSN) Mobile and stationary agitators for product-conserving mixing of liquids with solid or gaseous products. Flexibly connectable to various tank fittings with threaded connection. No product or pressure loss during mounting/dismounting.
• Filters Complete filter program including inline tube strainers, corner tube strainers, and dirt traps for process-secure filtration. Available with simple screen inserts, additional fine wire mesh, and slotted screen inserts.
• Inspection Lanterns (Schaulaternen) Visual real-time monitoring of media as glass cylinder or pipe design. Cost-effective visual control of liquid and pasty media. Available in borosilicate glass with protective cage (DN 10-100) and tempered glass versions (DN 25-250).
• Viewing Glasses (Schaugläser) Sighting glasses for quick optical process control on tank bottoms and vessel walls. Available with LED lighting (longer lifespan, lower energy consumption, no heat development) in addition to halogen options.
• Corner Tube Sieves (Eckrohrsiebe) Corner tube sieves for filtration of solids and liquids in food and beverage industry. Easily removable from inline housing for cleaning. Available in DN 25-150 with various mesh sizes.
• Custom Special Solutions / Contract Manufacturing Contract manufacturing of customized special solutions in small and medium batch sizes. Includes precision turned and milled parts as well as complex system assemblies for packaging machines, sterilization and filtration systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-year warranty on pneumatic drives demonstrates product reliability and reduces customer maintenance concerns.
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KIESELMANN GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company since November 2015. KIESELMANN GmbH leads the Fluid Process Group, a network of specialized companies in process technology. Guth operates as an independent company within the group, benefiting from shared expertise in fluid process technology and combined product portfolios.
• RIEGER Behälterbau GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Fluid Process Group network. Specializes in container/tank construction for process industries.
• GROSS Behälterbau GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Fluid Process Group network. Specializes in container/tank construction for process industries.
• AquaDuna GmbH & Co. KGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFluid Process Group partner for cleaning technology. Guth presents AquaDuna cleaning technology products including DUNOS S, DUNOS R, DUNOS RN, DUNOS RB, DUNOS O, DUNOS O-S, DUNOS WD, and DUNOS Moving Unit on its website.
• VA Food Processing GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Fluid Process Group network. Specialized in food processing solutions.
• KIESELMANN Anlagenbau GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Fluid Process Group, specializing in plant engineering and construction.
• KIESELMANN Pharmatec GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Fluid Process Group, specializing in pharmaceutical process technology.
• ERIKS N.V.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Belgium. Located at Roderveldlaan 3, 2600 Berchem, Belgium.
• ERIKS B.V.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Netherlands. Located at Toermalijnstraat 5, 1812 RL Alkmaar.
• OEM Automatic Ltd. (England)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for England. Located at Whiteacres, Cambridge Rd, Leicester LE8 6ZG.
• Hans Kohler AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Switzerland. Located at Claridenstraße 20, 8022 Zürich.
• Stainless Process Equipment Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Canada. Located at 1317 Cardiff Boulevard, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5S 1R1.
• Scott Laboratories Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for USA. Located at 2220 Pine View Way, Petaluma, California 94954.
• PT. Pillar Handal SejatiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Indonesia. Located at Taman Tekno blok H7/10, BSD City, Tangerang Selatan, Banten 15314.
• Stamex Technology Co. Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Thailand. Located at 329 Moo 3, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000.
• ROTEC Automation (Pvt) LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Sri Lanka. Located at N.34C/1/1 New Kandy Road, Udupila Junction, Delgoda, Sri Lanka.
• NovatemminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Turkey. Located at Mustafa Kemal Atatürk Mah. 64 Sokak No. 6, 35170 Ulucak Kemalpasa.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KIESELMANN GmbH: Parent company and fellow valve manufacturer within the Fluid Process Group. Produces overlapping hygienic process valve technology, supplies the k-flex sealing system, and presents alongside Guth at trade shows.
• Bürkert Fluid Control Systems: German specialist in process valves and fluid control systems with strong presence in hygienic, aseptic, and sanitary applications. Competes head-to-head with Guth in food, beverage, and pharma valve segments.
• GEMÜ Gebr. Müller Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of valves, measurement, and control systems for hygienic and industrial process applications. Directly competes with Guth in butterfly, ball, diaphragm, and aseptic valves for food, beverage, and pharma.

Broad incumbents

• SPX FLOW, Inc. Global flow technology manufacturer with strong APV/Cumberland/Waukesha brands in dairy, food, and beverage. Competes with Guth on sanitary valves and process components for similar end customers.
• Krones AG: German packaging and process technology specialist for breweries and beverage plants. Sources and competes on valve and process component technology within complete beverage line installations served by Guth.
• Pentair plc: Global water and fluid solutions provider, including hygienic valves and fittings for food/beverage through its Enflotech and similar lines. Competes in stainless sanitary valve segments served by Guth.
• Alfa Laval AB: Global broad-line supplier of hygienic valves, pumps, and heat exchangers for food, dairy, and pharma. Targets the same EHEDG-compliant stainless-steel valve customers as Guth, typically on larger integrated skid contracts.
• GEA Group AG: Large German-based process technology supplier to dairy, food, and beverage industries. Supplies separators, valves, and homogenizers at scale that overlap with Guth's hygienic valve portfolio on large greenfield projects.

Emerging players

• SAMSON AG: German control valve specialist with hygienic and aseptic valve offerings for food, beverage, and pharma. Competes with Guth's Regelventile (control valves) in regulated process applications.
• Watts Water Technologies / Neumo: Provider of stainless steel process components and aseptic valves through acquired brands serving pharma and food. Overlaps with Guth's aseptic small-seat and sampling valves for biotech customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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