Reich Drive Systems

Name

Reich Drive Systems

Legal name

REICH DRIVE SYSTEMS UK LIMITED

Website

https://reich-uk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mechanical Power Transmission Couplings

NAICS

Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612), Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (336350)

SIC

Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Expansion Joints, Flexible Connectors & Compensators (Rubber/Fabric) (IMANALAF), Clutch, Torque Converter & Flywheel Manufacturing (IMACAHAI)

Keywords

• Torsionally flexible couplings
• Mechanical power transmission
• Elastomer couplings
• Drive system components
• Engine test bench couplings

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockport

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Coupling Sales: Sale of torsionally flexible couplings and power transmission products including ARCUSAFLEX, RCT, TOK, MULTI MONT series, and customized D2C solutions
2. Service, Spares and Technical Support: Sales, Service, Spares and Technical support for coupling technology throughout Great Britain and Ireland

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Reich Drive Systems UK designs, sells and supports REICH torsionally flexible couplings and power transmission products — including highly flexible couplings (ARCUSAFLEX, ARCUSAFLEX-VSK, iTOK, TOK), torsionally flexible claw couplings (MULTI MONT ASTRA, MULTI MONT SELLA), and torsionally rigid couplings (RCT, FL-SP, FLEXDUR) — for industrial customers in marine, pumps and compressors, engine test benches, mobile/construction, power generation and railway applications. The offering includes spare parts, technical service and bespoke D2C (Designed to Customer) customized coupling solutions, backed by the parent group's in-house rubber compounding and elastomer production.

Product overview

Reich Drive Systems is a manufacturer of torsionally flexible couplings and power transmission technology. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of coupling products organized into three main categories: highly flexible couplings (ARCUSAFLEX®, ARCUSAFLEX-VSK, iTOK, TOK Coupling System), torsionally flexible couplings (MULTI MONT ASTRA, MULTI MONT SELLA, MULTI MONT SELLA HighSpeed, ELBO), and torsionally rigid couplings (RCT, FL-SP, FLEXDUR, FLEXDUR HighSpeed). The product range spans various industrial applications including marine, pumps and compressors, test benches, mobile applications, and power generation. All products feature in-house developed elastomeric elements manufactured in the company's state-of-the-art production facilities. The company also offers customized solutions through its 'D2C – Designed to Customer' approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ARCUSAFLEX® Highly torsionally flexible, axially pluggable rubber disc coupling designed for internal combustion engine applications, providing vibration damping and misalignment compensation.
• ARCUSAFLEX-VSK Highly flexible, torsionally soft coupling designed for universal joint shaft mounting.
• RCT (Rubber Coated Tooth) Torsionally stiff flange coupling for pump drives, maintenance-free, with specifically developed elastomers that dampen vibrations and torque shocks, and fail-safe design enabling power transmission even if the elastomer fails.
• FL-SP Torsionally stiff flange coupling designed for hydrostatic pump drives.
• iTOK Highly flexible industrial coupling designed for flexibly mounted engines, featuring high torsional flexibility.
• TOK Coupling System Highly flexible coupling shaft for test bench applications, suited for highest speeds.
• TOK DOCKING SYSTEM Engine test bench docking system that increases efficiency through higher productivity, shorter set-up times and lower operating costs.
• MULTI MONT ASTRA Flexible claw coupling that is fail-safe, reliable and maintenance-free.
• MULTI MONT SELLA Torsionally flexible claw coupling available with brake disc or brake drum configurations.
• MULTI MONT SELLA – HighSpeed Torsionally flexible, pluggable claw coupling specifically designed for high-speed applications.
• FLEXDUR – HighSpeed Torsionally rigid disc pack coupling for test benches, suited for very high speeds.
• FLEXDUR Torsionally rigid, full-metal coupling rated for ambient temperatures up to 250°C.
• ELBO Flexible pin-type coupling designed to compensate for axial, radial and angular shaft displacements, with ease of assembly due to axial plug-in capability.
• KGV Coupling Compact cardan shaft coupling (Kompakt Gelenkwelle) designed for reduced length and smaller diameter solutions, damping torsional vibrations and peak loads.
• AC-T 1,5 Highly flexible flywheel coupling designed for lower-power combustion engines up to 60 kW, available with taper bush and optional electromagnetic clutch combination.
• GUR 45-8 Rubber Roller Coupling Customised rubber roller coupling developed for special lifting vehicles under the D2C (Designed to Customer) program.
• Sales, Service, Spares and Technical Support Direct sales, service, spares and technical support for REICH coupling technology throughout Great Britain and Ireland, including coupling selection and specification assistance.
• D2C (Designed to Customer) Custom Coupling Engineering Bespoke coupling engineering service in which REICH works in close cooperation with the customer to design customised high-quality and long-lasting power transmission products for individual requirements, supported by in-house rubber production and alternative connection options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Service life increased by 7 times with 'Y' elastomer compound (from ~4,500 hours to 31,000+ hours in CHP applications)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dipl.-Ing. Herwarth Reich GmbH (Parent Company)coreOthers · 1 January 2015Reich Drive Systems UK Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of REICH and the distributor for REICH coupling technology throughout Great Britain and Ireland. Parent company located in Bochum, Germany.
• RingflexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2015Previous sales partner for Reich products in England before establishment of Reich Drive Systems UK. Former Ringflex staff members supported development of Reich UK in its early years. Many years of proven representation by Ringflex approaching consensus-based end.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Flender (Siemens): Siemens-owned global leader in mechanical gear units, couplings, and generators. Offers a much broader portfolio including standard gearboxes and couplings, competing with Reich in industrial drivetrain applications but at significantly greater scale.
• SKF: Global bearings, seals, and condition-monitoring giant with a couplings product line. Overlaps with Reich in industrial power transmission and offers far broader scale, brand, and aftermarket service capabilities.
• Voith Turbo: German industrial incumbent providing drivetrain and coupling solutions for rail, marine, and heavy industry. Competes with Reich in rail and marine coupling applications as part of a much larger industrial portfolio.
• Rexnord (Regal Rexnord): US-based diversified industrial manufacturer with a coupling and gearing product portfolio (Thomas, Falk). Competes with Reich in industrial power transmission for pumps, compressors, and machinery applications.

Direct peers

• Renold Couplings: UK-based manufacturer of industrial couplings and power transmission products. Operates in the same UK market as Reich Drive Systems UK and serves overlapping customer segments in marine, mining, and industrial machinery.
• TB Wood's: US-based manufacturer of elastomeric couplings, sheaves, and synchronous drives. Competes directly with Reich in industrial coupling applications including pumps, compressors, and machinery with flexible elastomer element technology.
• Bibby Turboflex: UK-based coupling manufacturer with a strong heritage in torsionally flexible and rigid couplings for industrial, marine, and defense applications. Operates in the same geography as Reich Drive Systems UK and shares end-market overlap.
• Centa Antriebe: Hamburg-based specialist in highly flexible and torsionally stiff couplings for marine, rail, power generation, and test bench applications. Closest functional peer to Reich, with overlapping product families and shared focus on elastomer-based coupling technology.
• R+W Antriebselemente: German manufacturer of precision couplings including elastomer jaw, disc, and servo couplings. Competes in similar motion-control and power-transmission applications including test benches, automation, and industrial machinery.
• KTR Systems: German-headquartered manufacturer of torsionally flexible and rigid power-transmission couplings. Direct competitor in the same product category (ARCUSAFLEX vs. BoWex/ROTEX, RCT vs. pump-drive couplings) serving industrial OEMs across Europe and globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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