Perlwitz Armaturen GmbH

What Perlwitz Armaturen GmbH does

Perlwitz Armaturen GmbH is a privately held German specialist dealer for ship and industrial valves, headquartered in Schenefeld near Hamburg and operating as a GmbH (HRB 9599 PI). Founded in 1955, the company has run for approximately 70 years with a lean organization of 5 employees under three Managing Directors — founder-owner Mike Perlwitz, Arne Köhler, and Thorsten Petersen. Its commercial identity is built on long-standing expertise in maritime and industrial valve distribution, with the company's website and product positioning emphasizing the team's combined 150+ years of consulting and sales experience.

The product portfolio is a comprehensive industrial valve catalog rather than a unified platform. Core offerings include gate valves (Absperrschieber), butterfly valves (Absperrklappen), ball valves (Kugelhähne), safety valves (Sicherheitsventile), check valves (Rückschlagventile), diaphragm valves (Membranventile), self-closing valves (Selbstschlussventile), solenoid valves (Magnetventile), pressure reducing valves (Druckminderventile), fire-extinguishing valves for maritime use, and remote-controlled valves with hydraulic, electric, or pneumatic actuation. Supporting products include filters, strainers, sight glasses, liquid level indicators, pressure gauges, and thermometers. Products are available in cast iron, spheroidal graphite iron, bronze, cast steel, and stainless steel, and comply with DIN, ANSI, and JIS standards.

The business model is specialist B2B distribution with a sales-led, expert-consultation GTM. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sale of valves from ex-warehouse inventory, with packaging and shipping invoiced separately, plus bespoke consultation and special-order fulfillment. Pricing is ex-works exclusive of VAT, with a 30-day default payment period and Skonto only when explicitly stated on the invoice. Customer segments are exclusively commercial (terms of sale apply only to entrepreneurs per §1 AGB) and split between the maritime/shipping sector for maintenance, repair, and new installation, and general industrial customers for process control and safety applications. Geographic reach is pan-European through a network of channel partners in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, the UK, Greece, Croatia, Norway, and the Baltic states. No revenue, headcount growth, or digital platform signals are disclosed.

Name

Perlwitz Armaturen GmbH

Legal name

Perlwitz Armaturen GmbH

Website

https://perlwitz.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Perlwitz Armaturen GmbH is a German specialist distributor of ship and industrial valves, supplying a comprehensive catalog of DIN/ANSI/JIS-compliant gate, ball, butterfly, safety, and control valves to maritime and industrial B2B customers across Europe via a network of channel partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial & Maritime Valves

NAICS

Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers (423510)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Piping, Valves & Pumps (Deck/Service Systems Components) (IMAJAIAI)

Keywords

• Industrial valves
• Ship valves
• Maritime valves
• Ball valves
• Gate valves

Headquarters

HQ city

Schenefeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Valve Product Sales: Sale of industrial valves and fittings for maritime and industrial applications. Products include gate valves, ball valves, check valves, control valves, safety valves, filters, sight glasses, and related components. Pricing is ex stock with packaging and shipping invoiced separately.
2. Expert Consultation Services: Specialized consulting and sales advisory services, providing individualized solutions for specific customer needs in maritime and industrial sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Perlwitz Armaturen GmbH is a specialist dealer for ship and industrial valves with nearly 70 years of experience. The company supplies a comprehensive portfolio of valves including gate valves, butterfly valves, ball valves, safety valves, check valves, diaphragm valves, self-closing valves, solenoid valves, and pressure reducing valves, plus complementary products such as filters, sight glasses, level indicators, gauges, and fire extinguishing valves. Products are available in various materials (cast iron, bronze, stainless steel) compliant with DIN, ANSI, and JIS standards, and are sold to maritime and industrial customers through direct sales and European channel partners.

Product overview

Perlwitz Armaturen GmbH is a specialist dealer for ship and industrial valves with nearly 70 years of experience. The product portfolio is organized as a comprehensive catalog of industrial valve solutions rather than a unified software platform. The core offering centers on various valve types including gate valves (Absperrschieber), butterfly valves (Absperrklappen), ball valves (Kugelhähne), safety valves (Sicherheitsventile), check valves (Rückschlagventile), diaphragm valves (Membranventile), self-closing valves (Selbstschlussventile), solenoid valves (Magnetventile), and pressure reducing valves (Druckminderventile). Supporting products include filters and strainers (Filter und Schmutzfänger), sight glasses (Schaugläser), liquid level indicators (Flüssigkeitsstandanzeiger), pressure gauges and thermometers (Manometer und Thermometer), and fire extinguishing valves (Feuerlöschventile). The range also includes remote-controlled valves (Armaturen mit Fernbedienung) with hydraulic, electric, or pneumatic actuation. Products comply with DIN, ANSI, and JIS standards and are available in materials including gray cast iron, spheroidal graphite iron, bronze, cast steel, and stainless steel. International agency partnerships extend coverage across Denmark, Estonia, Finland, UK, Greece, Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Norway.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Butterfly Valves (Absperrklappen) Butterfly valves for flow control in industrial and maritime applications, available in various materials including spheroidal graphite iron with aluminum bronze/NBR seals.
• Gate Valves (Absperrschieber) Gate valves for industrial shut-off applications, available in ANSI Class 150/300 versions with cast steel bodies and stainless steel seat rings.
• Ball Valves (Kugelhähne) Ball valves for on/off flow control, available in block design with various connection types including compression fittings, flanged connections, and thread connections.
• Safety Valves (Sicherheitsventile) Safety valves for overpressure protection in liquid and gas applications, available in brass, cast iron, and stainless steel with various pressure ratings.
• Check Valves (Rückschlagventile) Check valves for preventing backflow, available in swing check, tilting check, and wafer-type designs in various materials.
• Diaphragm Valves (Membranventile) Diaphragm valves for corrosive and sterile media, available in Type A and KB configurations with flanged or threaded connections.
• Self-Closing Valves (Selbstschlussventile) Self-closing valves with spring-loaded or weight-loaded mechanisms for automatic shut-off, primarily for maritime applications.
• Remote-Controlled Valves (Armaturen mit Fernbedienung) Valves with hydraulic, electric, or pneumatic remote actuation for automated control systems in industrial and maritime applications.
• Solenoid Valves (Magnetventile) Electromagnetically operated valves for automated flow control with flanged or threaded connections.
• Filters and Strainers (Filter und Schmutzfänger) Filtration equipment for removing particles from fluids, including simple filters for fuel, coarse strainers, and duplex filters.
• Pressure Reducing Valves (Druckminderventile) Pressure reducing valves for controlling downstream pressure in water, steam, and gas systems, available in various materials and pressure ratings.
• Sight Glasses (Schaugläser) Sight glasses for visual inspection of fluid flow and level, available with pressure or borosilicate glass in various flange and thread configurations.
• Liquid Level Indicators (Flüssigkeitsstandanzeiger) Indicators for monitoring liquid levels in tanks, including level cocks and sight glasses for maritime and industrial use.
• Pressure Gauges and Thermometers (Manometer und Thermometer) Instrumentation for measuring pressure and temperature in fluid systems, including machine thermometers with various insertion lengths.
• Fire Extinguishing Valves (Feuerlöschventile) Fire fighting valves for maritime applications including hydrant valves and hose valves with flanged or threaded connections.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• VALTOR INDUSTRI A/ScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDanish channel partner located in Silkeborg, Denmark, covering the Danish market for maritime and industrial valves.
• Valvista OÜcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEstonian channel partner covering Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia markets from Tallinn, Estonia.
• Econosto OYcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinnish channel partner based in Kuopio, Finland, serving the Finnish market.
• North East Valves & Engineering Supply Company Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK channel partner located in Washington, Tyne & Wear, covering the United Kingdom market.
• N.C. GAVRIELATOS S.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGreek channel partner based in Piraeus, Greece, serving the Greek maritime market.
• Bijuk HPC d.o.o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCroatian channel partner located in Samobor, Croatia, covering the Croatian market.
• J.S. Cock A/ScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorwegian channel partner based in Oslo, Norway, serving the Norwegian maritime and industrial market.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• KSB SE & Co. KGaA: Large German manufacturer of pumps, valves, and related service. Overlaps with Perlwitz on industrial valves and serves the same industrial and maritime MRO channels, but operates at vastly greater scale and across a much broader product portfolio.
• IMI plc: UK-listed global engineering group focused on flow control, including industrial valves for HVAC, process, and maritime applications. Comparable in end-market exposure and product categories but operates as a broad incumbent with a much larger portfolio than Perlwitz.
• Flowserve Corporation: Global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and flow control automation for power, chemical, oil & gas, and maritime sectors. Comparable in industrial and maritime valve categories but at a vastly larger scale and a much broader portfolio.
• Watts Water Technologies: US-headquartered manufacturer of valves, flow control, and water quality products for industrial, commercial, and residential applications. Overlaps with Perlwitz on valves and maritime/industrial channels but operates at much larger scale and is publicly listed.

Direct peers

• Crane Co. / Crane Supply: US-based diversified industrial manufacturer with a dedicated valves and engineered materials segment serving process and maritime markets. Overlaps directly with Perlwitz on gate, ball, check, and specialty valves sold into industrial and marine end markets.
• HEBO Maritime / Marine Equipment Specialists: European marine equipment and valve specialist serving shipowners and shipyards. Most directly comparable to Perlwitz on the maritime MRO segment — same end customers, same urgency-driven sales motion, similar specialty valve focus — and the most natural direct peer for the maritime portion of the business.
• Bürkert Fluid Control Systems: German manufacturer of solenoid, process, and control valves with strong maritime and industrial exposure. Highly comparable to Perlwitz on product mix (solenoid, diaphragm, process valves) and customer segments, though Bürkert is a much larger manufacturer.
• ARI Armaturen Albert Richter GmbH & Co. KG: German industrial valve manufacturer specializing in control, safety, and shut-off valves for process industries. Overlaps with Perlwitz on product categories (safety valves, control valves) and on the German industrial customer base, though ARI manufactures while Perlwitz distributes.
• AVK Group: Danish-headquartered valve manufacturer serving water, wastewater, gas, and industrial segments with a similar European industrial customer base. Directly comparable to Perlwitz in serving municipal and industrial valve demand across Europe, though AVK is a manufacturer rather than a dealer.
• Econosto (Econosto OY / Econosto BV): Dutch/Finnish industrial valve and MRO distributor serving maritime and process industries in Northern Europe. The Finnish arm (Econosto OY) is even an existing channel partner of Perlwitz, making the broader Econosto group a particularly close peer on business model, geography, and customer base.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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