Von Rohr Armaturen Ag

What Von Rohr Armaturen Ag does

Von Rohr Armaturen AG is a Swiss precision valve and control device manufacturer headquartered in Muttenz, Switzerland, operating as a member of the ARCA Flow Group. The company develops, produces and distributes a broad portfolio of control valves (2-way, 3-way, lined, sterile, food-industry, bottom outlet, rotary plug and angle configurations), steam conditioning valves with desuperheaters, shut-off elements (straight-through, butterfly, sluice, ball), pneumatic and electric actuators (linear, quarter-turn, multi-turn), and positioners (pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, digital). Underlying product engineering uses Creo (formerly Pro-E) 3D construction tooling, supporting both standard catalog valves and custom-engineered solutions developed by an in-house engineering team.

The company serves enterprise customers across seven process-industry verticals: chemistry/biotechnology/pharmaceuticals (including sterile systems), petrochemistry and natural gas, paper and cellulose, food and beverages, energy/power plants/district heating, waste disposal and municipal facilities, and textile/dyeing. Customer types span production firms, plant engineers (Anlagenbauer), machine builders (Maschinenbauer), planning and engineering offices, and other valve manufacturers. The primary verticals — chemicals/biotech/pharma and food & beverages — reflect the portfolio's emphasis on sterility, hygienic design and handling of aggressive or corrosive media.

The business model is a quote-based, direct-sales motion with technical consultation as the core commercial interface; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Revenue streams are organized around three lines: industrial valve and control-device sales, professional maintenance and commissioning services (including a piquet-service hotline and on-site support), and engineering services (3D construction, valve sizing and calculation, and product-development support). Marketing channels include a multi-language corporate website, trade-show participation and direct consultation. Distribution is direct to industrial buyers; the company self-describes as a 'traditional national company with international reach.'

Name

Von Rohr Armaturen Ag

Legal name

von Rohr Armaturen AG

Website

https://von-rohr.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Von Rohr Armaturen AG is a Swiss manufacturer of precision control valves, shut-off elements, actuators and positioners for the process industry, serving enterprise customers in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, petrochemicals, energy and related sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Process Valves

NAICS

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

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Chemical Processing Equipment (Reactors, Mixers, Agitators) (IMAHAEAA)

Keywords

• Industrial control valves
• Process valve manufacturing
• Pneumatic actuators
• Valve automation
• Steam conditioning valves

Headquarters

HQ city

Muttenz

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Industrial Valves and Control Devices: Development, production and distribution of precision valves and control devices for the process industry. The company offers both cost-effective standard valves and special custom solutions.
2. Service and Maintenance: Comprehensive maintenance services including repairs, inspections, and spare parts. The company provides complete on-site service concepts and commissioning support.
3. Engineering Services: Engineering services including 3D construction, valve sizing and calculation, and product development support for new applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Von Rohr Armaturen AG develops, produces, and distributes precision valves and control devices for selected process industries. The portfolio includes control valves (2-way, 3-way, lined, sterile, food-grade, bottom outlet, rotary plug, and angle configurations), steam conditioning valves with desuperheaters, shut-off elements, pneumatic and electric actuators, positioners, and instrumentation accessories such as Y-strainers and sight glasses. The company complements this product range with engineering services (3D construction, valve sizing), maintenance, commissioning, and training services.

Product overview

Von Rohr Armaturen AG is a Swiss precision valve and control device manufacturer serving the process industry. The company operates as a member of the ARCA Flow Group and offers a comprehensive portfolio centered on control valves (including 2-way, 3-way, lined, sterile, food industry, bottom outlet, rotary plug, and angle valves) complemented by steam conditioning valves with desuperheaters, shut-off elements (butterfly, sluice, ball, and straight-through valves), and a full range of actuators (pneumatic and electric, linear and rotary) and positioners (pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, and digital). The product ecosystem is completed with instrumentation accessories such as Y-strainers and sight glasses. The company also provides engineering services for 3D construction and valve sizing, along with maintenance, commissioning, and training support. The portfolio targets demanding process industries including chemistry, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, petrochemistry, food and beverages, energy, power plants, and district heating.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 2-Way Control Valves Precision 2-way control valves for regulating flow in process industry applications.
• 3-Way Control Valves Precision 3-way control valves for mixing or diverting applications in process systems.
• Lined Control Valves (Series 94 / Baureihe 94) Lined control valves with protective coating for handling aggressive and corrosive media, offering reliable protection and long service life under demanding process conditions in chemical, pharmaceutical, and process industries.
• Sterile Control Valves Sterile control valves designed for sterile applications in biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
• Food Industry Valves Control valves designed for food and beverage industry applications meeting hygiene standards.
• Bottom Outlet Valves Bottom outlet valves for draining vessels and tanks in process installations.
• Rotary Plug Valves Rotary plug valves for on/off and control applications in various process industries.
• Angle Valves Angle valves configured at 90-degree angle for space-efficient installation in process systems.
• Steam Conditioning Valves Steam conditioning valves for controlling steam temperature and pressure in power plant and district heating applications.
• Desuperheaters (Einspritzkühler) Desuperheaters for reducing steam temperature by injecting cooling water, used with steam conditioning systems.
• Shut-off Elements (Straight-through, Butterfly, Sluice, Ball Valves) Shut-off elements including straight-through valves (HAV Series, PN16-PN500), butterfly valves (LUG Series, DN32-DN600), sluice valves (HAS Series, DN15-DN600), and ball valves for isolation applications in process industries.
• Actuators (Pneumatic and Electric) Pneumatic and electric actuators providing linear and rotary motion for valve automation, including pneumatic linear (MA Series, 0.5-122 kN), pneumatic roll membrane (RMA Series, 0.7-2.2 kN), pneumatic quarter-turn (Series 840, 46-2295 Nm), pneumatic multi-turn (DA Series, 3-3236 Nm), electric linear (SHE Series, 0.6-25 kN with Fail Safe function), and electric quarter-turn (SHE Torque Series, 15-600 Nm) configurations.
• Positioners (Pneumatic, Electro-pneumatic, and Digital) Positioners for valve automation including pneumatic positioners (SRP Series, 0.2-1.0 bar input), electro-pneumatic positioners (SReP Series, 4-20 mA input), and digital positioners (827A Arcapro) for advanced valve position control with digital communication capabilities.
• Instrumentation Accessories (Y-Strainers and Sight Glasses)

Quantifiable outcome

• Long service life under demanding process conditions

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ARCA Flow GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVon Rohr Armaturen AG is a member of the ARCA Flow Group, a strategic alliance of flow control companies. The group provides a framework for collaboration and shared expertise in industrial valve and flow control technology.

Scale indicators2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pentair (Flow & Filtration Solutions): Global water and fluid solutions provider with process valves and actuators serving industrial customers. Comparable to Von Rohr in industrial fluid handling and valve offerings, though broader in scope including residential and commercial water.
• GEA Group: German-based supplier of process technology, components, and machinery for food/beverage, dairy, pharma, and chemical industries. Comparable to Von Rohr in hygienic and process valve offerings for food and pharma, particularly via its homogenizer and valve divisions.
• Crane Co. (Crane ChemPharma & Energy): Diversified industrial manufacturer with a process flow control segment supplying valves and related equipment to chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and general industrial markets. Overlaps with Von Rohr's specialty focus on lined, sterile, and process valves.
• KSB SE & Co. KGaA: European global manufacturer of pumps, valves, and related service, serving process industries, water, energy, and mining. Overlaps with Von Rohr in industrial valves and actuators but operates at a much larger scale and broader product scope.
• Flowserve Corporation: Global supplier of pumps, valves, seals, and automation services for the process industries. Competitor to Von Rohr in chemical, petrochemical, and power-industry valve applications with significantly broader geographic and product reach.
• Emerson Electric (Fisher Controls): Global automation conglomerate whose Fisher division is one of the largest control valve and actuator suppliers worldwide. Overlaps broadly with Von Rohr's product portfolio but competes at a much larger scale with global service infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Leser GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of safety relief valves for process industries, also a member of the ARCA Flow Group. Comparable European specialty valve manufacturer serving chemical, petrochemical, and energy customers under similar alliance and direct-sales dynamics.
• SAMSON AG: German-based specialist manufacturer of control valves, actuators, and self-operated regulators for the process industry. Highly comparable to Von Rohr in target customers (chemicals, petrochemicals, power), product focus (precision control valves and actuators), and engineering-led direct sales model.
• ARCA Regler GmbH: Sister/partner company within the ARCA Flow Group alliance producing control valves and actuators for process industries. Directly comparable in product mix and target customers to Von Rohr; operates within the same strategic alliance structure.
• Bürkert Fluid Control Systems: German manufacturer of fluid control systems including process valves, solenoid valves, and actuators for chemical, food/beverage, and pharmaceutical applications. Closely comparable to Von Rohr in target verticals, specialty product focus, and German/European engineering-led positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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