What Rotelmann Gmbh & Co. does

Rötelmann GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of precision shut-off and control technology for industrial hydraulic applications, headquartered in Werdohl, Germany. The firm, organized as a GmbH and reportedly founded in 1876, designs and produces ball valves, check valves (Rückschlagventile), needle valves, flow control valves, and integrated ball valve systems built around 2-way, multi-way, and excavator-specific configurations. Core technical specifications include thread connections from DN 4 to DN 50, steel enclosures and spindles, nominal pressures up to PN 350 bar, and full-flow check valve designs that avoid pressure loss.

The product portfolio centers on functional ball valve systems (RSA, RSK, RSM types) featuring sandwich plates for valve replacement and accumulator safety blocks, as well as excavator ball valves with 3-position switching for bucket, grabber, and driving modes. Rötelmann positions itself as a specialist in custom cartridge and block-mounted solutions, producing tailored configurations beyond its standard catalog. CAD data is distributed through the TraceParts engineering platform to support OEM design-in.

Commercially, Rötelmann operates as a direct-sales B2B manufacturer serving industrial hydraulic system integrators and OEMs in the DACH region, with Germany as the primary listed market. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled on a contact-sales basis. The firm has no disclosed parent company, private-equity backing, institutional investors, or public funding. It operates no software, AI, or digital product lines; its value proposition rests on mechanical engineering specialization, custom configuration capability, and a heritage German manufacturing brand.

Name

Rotelmann Gmbh & Co.

Legal name

Rötelmann GmbH

Website

https://roetelmann.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Rötelmann GmbH is a Werdohl, Germany-based specialty manufacturer of precision ball valves, check valves, needle valves, and integrated valve systems for industrial hydraulic applications, serving B2B customers primarily in the DACH region via direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hydraulic Valves

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Valves & Cartridge Valves (Directional, Pressure, Flow Control) (IMAHAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB)

Keywords

• Hydraulic ball valves
• Industrial valve manufacturing
• Precision needle valves
• Shut-off control valves
• Flow control valves

Headquarters

HQ city

Werdohl

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Rötelmann GmbH develops and manufactures precision valves and shut-off and control technology for hydraulic and industrial applications. The portfolio includes 2-way and multi-way ball valves, excavator-specific ball valves with 3-position control, check valves (Rückschlagventile), needle valves, flow control valves (Drosselventile), flow control check valves (Drosselrückschlagventile), and functional ball valve systems (RSA, RSK, RSM) for simultaneous actuation of multiple hydraulic lines. Custom cartridge and block-mounted solutions are offered for specialized customer requirements.

Product overview

Rotelmann GmbH is a manufacturer of precision shut-off and control technology for industrial hydraulic applications. The product portfolio is organized around core ball valve products (2-way, multi-way, excavator-specific) and valve solutions (check valves, needle valves, flow control valves), supported by functional ball valve systems that enable simultaneous line actuation. Custom solutions including cartridge and block-mounted configurations are available for specialized requirements. Products are primarily mechanical/hydraulic components without software or AI capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 2-way ball valves Ball valves with flange connection and threaded ends designed for shut-off applications in industrial hydraulic systems. Sold to industrial hydraulic equipment manufacturers and integrators.
• Multi-way ball valves Multi-way ball valves for standard switching operations and custom configurations, enabling multiple flow path combinations for hydraulic system designers.
• Ball valve systems Functional ball valve systems featuring shut-off blocks for simultaneous actuation of multiple lines, including sandwich plates enabling quick valve replacement and accumulator safety blocks with integrated 2/2, 3/2, or 3/5-way ball valves (types RSA, RSK, RSM). Designed for liquid and lubricating media in industrial hydraulics.
• Excavator ball valves Specialized 3-position ball valves designed for excavator hydraulic quick-change systems, supporting bucket, grabber, and driving modes. Featuring integrated check valve function and pressure limiting valve to prevent piston rod extraction during tool changes.
• Check valves (Rückschlagventile) Check valves with threaded connector in steel construction, DN 4 to DN 50, providing full flow without pressure reduction for hydraulic and industrial systems. Custom orders available on request.
• Needle valves Precision needle valves with DN 4 to DN 50 thread connections, steel body and spindle, aluminum rotary knob, rated at PN 350 bar for high-pressure hydraulic applications. Custom orders available on request.
• Flow control valves (Drosselventile) Flow control valves with DN 4 to DN 50 thread connections, steel body and spindle, aluminum rotary knob, PN 350 bar rating, and 0.5 bar opening pressure for regulating fluid flow in hydraulic systems. Custom orders available on request.
• Flow control check valves (Drosselrückschlagventile) Combination valves integrating flow control and check valve functions into a single component for precise hydraulic system management.
• Attachments and accessories Supporting components and accessories for ball valve and valve installations, offered as a standalone product line for hydraulic system installers and integrators.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control technologies leader with a substantial hydraulic valve portfolio including cartridge, directional, and ball valves. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing on full-system fluid power solutions worldwide.
• Bosch Rexroth: Global leader in hydraulic components, systems, and factory automation. Comparable as a broad incumbent covering the entire fluid power value chain — including ball valves, directional valves, and manifolds — that Rötelmann competes against on larger industrial and mobile equipment platforms.
• Danfoss Power Solutions: Danish manufacturer of hydraulic components including valves, pumps, and electronic controls for mobile and industrial equipment. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating across the same fluid power product categories as Rötelmann.
• Eaton: US-based industrial manufacturer with a major hydraulic valves and systems business serving construction, agriculture, and industrial markets. Comparable as a broad incumbent overlapping on ball valves, check valves, and flow control.

Direct peers

• HydraForce: Manufacturer of hydraulic cartridge valves, manifolds, and electronic controls. Comparable as a custom hydraulic valve specialist competing for OEM design wins in mobile and industrial equipment.
• Wandfluh AG: Swiss manufacturer of hydraulic valves, cartridge valves, and electronic control systems. Closely comparable niche player offering custom hydraulic valve solutions to industrial and mobile equipment OEMs across Europe.
• Stauff Group: German manufacturer of hydraulic components including valves, clamps, and filtration. Comparable as a Germany-based mid-sized specialist selling into industrial hydraulics with a similar product portfolio and distribution model.
• HAWE Hydraulik: German manufacturer specializing in hydraulic valves, pumps, and power units. Directly comparable as a Germany-based specialist in custom hydraulic valve solutions serving similar industrial and mobile equipment customers.
• Bucher Hydraulics: Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of hydraulic valves, pumps, and power units. Comparable as a European specialist in custom hydraulic components serving agricultural, construction, and industrial OEMs.
• Sun Hydraulics (Helukabel subsidiary): US-based specialist in hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds with a similar custom-engineered, specification-driven business model targeting mobile and industrial hydraulic OEMs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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