Vogelsang USA

What Vogelsang USA does

Vogelsang USA is the North American subsidiary of Vogelsang GmbH & Co. KG, a privately-held, family-owned German industrial manufacturer founded in 1929 and headquartered in Essen (Oldenburg), Germany. The US operation is based in Ravenna, Ohio with 39 employees, and functions as the sales, service, and distribution arm for the parent company's portfolio in the United States.

The company's product portfolio centers on highly-engineered fluid handling and processing equipment, organized across seven categories: rotary lobe pumps (VX, VY, IQ, EP, FX, R series plus a wine pump), progressive cavity pumps (HiCone, ProCap T), grinders (RotaCut wet grinders, XRipper, RedUnit solids grinders), debris management systems (DLU, DRS, DebrisCatcher), liquid manure spreading technology (DosiMat DMX, ExaCut series, SyreN acidification, SynCult), solid matter feeders (CC-Mix, PreMix), and supply/disposal systems for railway, bus, and boat infrastructure (BioUnit, CleanUnit, VacUnit, VEBSys monitoring). Proprietary design elements include the QuickService pump architecture for reduced maintenance downtime and the EasyConnect Plus drip-free coupling for hygienic disposal in rail applications.

Vogelsang USA generates revenue primarily through quote-based industrial equipment sales across five horizontal market segments—wastewater, biogas, agricultural technology, industry (food/beverage, chemical, oil and gas, ceramic, recycling), and infrastructure (railway, bus, boat)—with pricing determined per configuration rather than through published rates. The go-to-market relies on enterprise field sales supported by a Salesforce-driven quote request system, and the company is expanding its aftermarket presence through an Authorized Service Center network, exemplified by the May 2026 partnership with Koester Associates. Service, OEM parts, and ongoing maintenance support represent a recurring revenue layer on top of the initial capital equipment sale.

Name

Vogelsang USA

Legal name

Vogelsang GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://vogelsangusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vogelsang USA is the Ravenna, Ohio-based North American subsidiary of German family-owned industrial manufacturer Vogelsang GmbH & Co. KG, selling highly-engineered pumping, grinding, maceration, and spreading equipment to wastewater, biogas, agricultural, industrial, and railway infrastructure customers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pumping Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes) (IMAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Rotary lobe pumps
• Wastewater pumping equipment
• Liquid manure spreading
• Biogas plant equipment
• Railway waste disposal systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Essen (Oldenburg)

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Sales: Sale of highly-engineered pumping, grinding, maceration, and spreading equipment to industrial customers across wastewater, biogas, agriculture, and infrastructure sectors.
2. Service and Parts: Authorized Service Centers provide on-site repair services, OEM parts, equipment troubleshooting, and technical support to customers.
3. Aftermarket Support: Replacement parts, training, and ongoing maintenance services through service network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Vogelsang USA designs, manufactures, and services highly-engineered industrial equipment for pumping, maceration, grinding, separation, and spreading of liquids, slurries, and solids. Its portfolio serves five market segments — agricultural technology, biogas, industry, infrastructure (railway, bus, boat), and wastewater — through rotary lobe pumps, progressive cavity pumps, grinders, debris management systems, liquid manure spreading systems, and supply/disposal systems for transportation.

Product overview

Vogelsang USA offers a comprehensive portfolio of highly-engineered industrial equipment organized into six main product categories: (1) Debris Management Systems including DLU, DRS, and DebrisCatcher for heavy matter protection; (2) Grinders including RedUnit for solids, RotaCut and XRipper for wet grinding; (3) Liquid Manure Spreading Technology with FillMaster/PowerFill filling aids, SyreN acidification systems, BackPac/BlackBird/SwingUp/UniSpread linkages, DosiMat DMX and ExaCut series precision distributors, and SynCult soil cultivation; (4) Pumps including HiCone and ProCap T progressive cavity pumps, BioCut/CC-Cut pump systems, and extensive rotary lobe pump lines (EP, FX, IQ, R, VX, VY series plus Wine Pump); (5) Separation Technology with XSplit separator; (6) Solid Matter Feeders with CC-Mix and PreMix; and (7) Supply and Disposal Systems for infrastructure (PierPump for boats, RoadPump for buses, and comprehensive railway solutions including BioUnit, CabinetUnit, CleanUnit, MobileUnit, ReelUnit, TUnit, VacUnit, and VEBSys). The company positions these products across five market segments: Agricultural Technology, Biogas, Industry, Infrastructure (railway, bus, boat), and Wastewater.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rotary Lobe Pumps (VX, VY, IQ, EP, FX, R series and Wine Pump) Comprehensive portfolio of rotary lobe pumps serving wastewater, biogas, agriculture, industry, and transportation applications, featuring the QuickService design for easy maintenance.
• Progressive Cavity Pumps (HiCone, ProCap T) Progressive cavity pumps designed to eliminate conventional PC pump disadvantages, offering improved efficiency for wastewater and industrial applications.
• Wet Grinders (RotaCut, XRipper) Wet grinders using grinding technology for processing liquid media in industrial applications including biogas and wastewater.
• RedUnit Solids Grinder Solids grinder that reduces particle size to make solid matter pumpable, used in biogas, agriculture, and industrial applications.
• Debris Management Systems (DLU, DRS, DebrisCatcher) Heavy matter protection systems that catch and remove debris from liquid media, protecting downstream pumps and treatment equipment in wastewater and industrial operations.
• Pump Systems (BioCut, CC-Cut) Integrated pump systems, including the BioCut for biogas and agricultural applications and the CC-Cut for processing difficult media.
• Liquid Manure Spreading Technology (SyreN, DosiMat DMX, ExaCut ECC/ECL/ECM/ECQ, SynCult) Complete liquid manure management solutions for agriculture, including acidification systems (SyreN), precision distributors (DosiMat DMX and ExaCut series), and soil cultivation systems (SynCult) for nutrient management and soil health.
• Solid Matter Feeders (CC-Mix, PreMix) Innovative solid matter feeders for handling, pre-mixing, and feeding of solid materials into biogas digesters and industrial processes.
• XSplit Separator Separator providing economic separation technology for various industrial applications, used to separate solids from liquids.
• Railway Supply and Disposal Systems (BioUnit, CleanUnit, CabinetUnit, TUnit, VacUnit, ReelUnit, MobileUnit, VEBSys) Comprehensive supply, disposal, and cleaning systems for railway applications including the BioUnit bioreactor cleaning system with automated operation, CleanUnit cleaning cabinets with cold/hot water and detergent dispensing, CabinetUnit supply stations, TUnit and VacUnit for water/wastewater, ReelUnit hose reels, MobileUnit for mobile wastewater disposal, and VEBSys online monitoring.
• RoadPump Bus Supply and Disposal System Supply and disposal pump system designed for wastewater handling and servicing in bus applications.
• PierPump Boat Supply and Disposal System Supply and disposal pump system designed for wastewater handling at dockside and boat servicing facilities.
• Authorized Service Center Network Network of Authorized Service Centers (ASCs) — such as Koester Associates — that deliver on-site repair, OEM replacement parts, troubleshooting, factory-trained technical support, and trained field service teams to Vogelsang USA customers across North America.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Koester AssociatescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 May 2026Koester Associates Named Authorized Service Center for Vogelsang USA. As an ASC, they provide customers with expanded access to on-site repair services, stocked OEM Vogelsang parts, equipment and application troubleshooting, factory-trained and backed technical support, and a highly responsive trained field service team.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sulzer: Swiss-based industrial pump and rotating equipment manufacturer serving water, wastewater, oil & gas, and industrial markets. Competes broadly with Vogelsang in centrifugal and specialty pump categories.
• IDEX Corporation: Diversified fluidics and engineered industrial company with multiple pump brands serving chemical, water, and industrial markets. Competes with Vogelsang through brands like Vanton and Richter in niche pump applications.
• Flowserve: Large diversified manufacturer of industrial pumps, valves, and seals for oil & gas, chemical, power, and water. Competes with Vogelsang in industrial pumping applications with a much broader product portfolio and global service network.
• Xylem: Global water technology leader providing pumps, treatment, and metering for municipal and industrial wastewater. A major incumbent against Vogelsang in the wastewater segment, with deeper US sales and service infrastructure.
• Roper Technologies (Moyno / Cornell): Diversified industrial technology parent of Moyno (progressive cavity pumps) and Cornell Pump (industrial/municipal pumps). Competes with Vogelsang in wastewater and agricultural pumping with broader product breadth and stronger US distribution.
• Franklin Electric: US-based manufacturer of water systems, fueling, and pump solutions for agricultural, industrial, and municipal customers. Competitor to Vogelsang in agricultural pumping and water/wastewater applications with a strong North American footprint.

Direct peers

• Watson-Marlow (Spirax Group): Specialist in peristaltic pumps and fluid path solutions for wastewater, bioprocessing, and industrial customers. Adjacent pump technology competing for similar process applications as Vogelsang's rotary lobe and PC pumps.
• NETZSCH Pumpen & Systeme: Global manufacturer of progressive cavity pumps and rotary lobe pumps serving wastewater, chemical, food, and biogas markets. Directly competes with Vogelsang's HiCone/ProCap T and VX/IQ rotary lobe pump lines.
• Seepex (part of Ingersoll Rand): Leading specialist in progressive cavity pumps for wastewater, chemical, and food applications. Direct overlap with Vogelsang's progressive cavity pump and pump system offerings, now backed by Ingersoll Rand's distribution scale.
• Börger GmbH: German-headquartered manufacturer specializing in rotary lobe pumps and macerating technology for wastewater, biogas, and industrial applications — a near head-to-head competitor to Vogelsang in core product categories and end markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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