What KLINGER Spain does

KLINGER Spain (legal entity KLINGER SPAIN, S.A.U., formerly S.A. Ibérica de Distribuciones Industriales) is a Spanish sociedad anónima unipersonal and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Austrian-founded KLINGER Group (est. 1886). The company distributes and manufactures industrial sealing, fluid control, and instrumentation solutions for process industries in Spain. Its core product portfolio spans static and dynamic gaskets (KLINGERSIL fiber, KLINGER top-chem/soft-chem PTFE, Maxiflex spiral wound, Kammprofile/Maxiprofile, metaloplastic, RTJ), industrial valves (gate, globe, ball, butterfly, control, safety), actuators, polyurethane and rubber components (via the BESMA sub-brand), instrumentation (level, pressure, flow), and complementary products such as steam traps, expansion joints, filters, and technical-coated piping. Two manufacturing centers in Valencia and Bilbao produce soft and metal gaskets plus rubber and polyurethane coatings, and the company holds exclusive Spain/Portugal distribution rights for Guarnitec products.

The business operates an enterprise field-sales model through 14 regional delegations covering all major Spanish industrial regions, supported by two logistics centers (Valencia, Sevilla) holding the largest national stock of sealing materials for the petrochemical/refining sector, and a service center in Valencia offering on-site valve repair, automation, machining, welding, NDTs, and steam system audits. Strategic framework supply agreements anchor the customer base in oil & gas and petrochemicals, while the addressable market extends across energy (including hydrogen, geothermal, biomass, and concentrated solar), chemical/pharmaceutical, mining/metals, food & beverage, water/desalination, and a horizontal automotive/aerospace/naval/general-manufacturing bucket.

Revenue mechanics are predominantly one-time product sales supplemented by professional services (IPM, TVM, on-site technical support, steam audits). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with negotiated enterprise contracts. Marketing relies on the company website, downloadable catalogs/solutions brochures, a YouTube channel, and LinkedIn, with the free-download KLINGER Expert calculation software functioning as a technical lead-generation tool. The company is privately held under KLINGER Group with no public ticker, no disclosed funding history, and no M&A activity referenced in available sources.

Name

KLINGER Spain

Legal name

KLINGER SPAIN, S.A.U

Website

https://klinger.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Short description

KLINGER Spain is a wholly-owned subsidiary of KLINGER Group distributing and manufacturing industrial gaskets, valves, instrumentation, and fluid control solutions across Spain via 14 regional offices, serving oil & gas, petrochemical, energy, chemical, and general industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Sealing & Fluid Control Equipment

NAICS

Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing (339991), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Expansion Joints, Flexible Connectors & Compensators (Rubber/Fabric) (IMANALAF), Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH), Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes) (IMAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Industrial sealing solutions
• Fluid control equipment
• Industrial valve distribution
• Gaskets and O-rings
• Sealing technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Sealing Products: Sale of industrial gaskets (fiber, graphite, PTFE, metal, RTJ, Kammprofile, etc.), O-rings, seals, and sealing materials under KLINGER and BESMA brands. Products are sold directly through the company's 14 regional offices and two manufacturing centers in Valencia and Bilbao.
2. Industrial Valves and Controls: Sale of industrial valves (gate, globe, ball, butterfly, piston, check, needle, sleeve, etc.), control valves, safety valves, actuators, and accessories for fluid control across all industrial sectors.
3. Instrumentation Products: Sale of level indicators, pressure transmitters, flow meters, and other instrumentation for fluid measurement and monitoring in industrial processes.
4. Service and Maintenance: Technical services including sealing services, valve automation, machining and welding, shot blasting and painting, testing and NDTs, on-site valve repair and automation, and steam system audits. Service center located in Valencia.
5. Project Management Services: International Project Management (IPM) and Total Value Management (TVM) services for large-scale industrial projects, providing comprehensive project coordination and value optimization.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

KLINGER Spain manufactures, distributes, and services industrial sealing and fluid control solutions for process industries. The core portfolio includes industrial gaskets (fiber, graphite, PTFE, spiral wound, Kammprofile, metaloplastic, RTJ), industrial valves (gate, globe, control, safety, butterfly, ball), actuators and instrumentation, plus polyurethane and rubber components. The company also provides technical services (on-site valve repair, steam audits, machining, NDT) and project management offerings (IPM and TVM) for large industrial accounts.

Product overview

KLINGER Spain offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial sealing, valve, and fluid control solutions organized into distinct product categories: industrial valves (gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly, diaphragm, piston, plug, needle, sleeve valves), actuators and accessories for valve automation, static sealing products (fiber gaskets, laminated graphite, mica, PTFE materials, spiral wound, Kammprofile, metaloplastic, RTJ), dynamic sealing solutions (cylinders, seals, O-rings, packings), polyurethane and rubber solutions, control valves, safety valves, instrumentation (pressure, flow, level measurement), and associated products (filters, compensators, flexible piping, steam traps, thermoplastics). The company operates the BESMA sub-brand for custom gasket manufacturing and offers KLINGER Expert software for gasket selection and calculation. All components are 100% original KLINGER products following DIN and ANSI standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BESMA: Associated brand offering industrial gaskets, O-rings, seals, and customized technical components for industrial sealing solutions.
• KLINGER University
• International Project Management (IPM)
• Total Value Management (TVM)
• KLINGER Expert
• KLINGERSIL
• KLINGER top-chem / KLINGER soft-chem
• MAXIFLEX
• KAMMPROFILE / KLINGER Maxiprofile
• KLINGER Sealex
• Guarnitec (exclusive distributor)
• TECNOLAN
• TECNOTEX

Products and services

• Industrial Valves (Válvulas Industriales) Complete range of industrial valves including gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly, diaphragm, piston, plug, needle, sleeve, sample-taking, knife-gate, thermoplastic and special valves for controlling fluid flow in industrial process plants. Sold to enterprise customers in oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, energy, food & beverage, mining, water and general manufacturing industries.
• Actuators and Accessories (Accionamiento y Accesorios) Valve actuation solutions including pneumatic actuators, electric actuators, electro-hydraulic actuators, gas-over-oil actuators and custom manual actuators for industrial valve automation across process plants.
• Static Sealing Products (Estanqueidad Estática) Static sealing solutions portfolio covering KLINGERSIL fiber gaskets, laminated graphite, mica, PTFE materials (KLINGER top-chem/soft-chem), Maxiflex spiral wound gaskets, Kammprofile (Maxiprofile, Maxitherm), metaloplastic gaskets, RTJ metal rings, Sealex PTFE tape, elastomers (NBR, neoprene, EPDM, FKM, silicone, polyurethane) and safety protectors for flanges and valves. Used by industrial customers to seal static flange connections in demanding pressure, temperature and chemical environments.
• Dynamic Sealing Products (Estanqueidad Dinámica) Dynamic sealing products including hydraulic cylinders, scrapers, O-rings, collar rings, guide rings, custom-manufactured seals and packings for rotating and reciprocating applications. Delivered via the BESMA brand for industrial customers requiring motion sealing.
• Polyurethane and Rubber Solutions (Soluciones en Poliuretano y Cauchos) Polyurethane and rubber solutions including technical plastics, PEEK, Vulkollan, coatings and reverse engineering services for demanding industrial applications, delivered through the BESMA brand.
• Control Valves (Válvulas de Control) Advanced process control valves including 2-way and 3-way globe control valves, high-performance globe valves, attemperators, pressure reducing and pressure maintaining valves, segmented ball valves and control accessories for process optimization.
• Safety Valves (Válvulas de Seguridad) Safety valve products including safety valves, flame arrestors, burst discs and pressure-vacuum valves designed to protect industrial installations from overpressure and explosive conditions.
• Instrumentation (Instrumentación) Industrial instrumentation products for pressure measurement, flow measurement, level measurement devices and level indicators (reflex, transparent, bicolour and magnetic gauges) used to monitor and control industrial processes.
• Associated Products (Productos Asociados) Complementary industrial products including basket, T-pattern and Y-pattern filters, metallic and non-metallic expansion joints (compensators), flexible piping with technical coatings, steam traps (bimetallic, thermodynamic, closed float, inverted bucket, thermostatic, compressed air), thermoplastic valves and safety protectors for flanges and connections.
• KLINGER Expert (Gasket Calculation Software) Proprietary KLINGER Expert software that helps users select the correct gasket by considering flange compatibility, intended use, material, design and correct torque settings for installation. Available as a free download for engineering and maintenance users.
• KLINGER top-chem / soft-chem (PTFE Sealing Materials) Modified (top-chem) and expanded (soft-chem) PTFE sealing materials offering exceptional chemical resistance. Certified for BAM (oxygen), FDA (food), WRC (potable water), DVGW, KTW, TA-Luft, Germanischer Lloyd, Fire Safe API 6FA, Det Norske Veritas AS, Registro Italiano Navale. Maximum operating temperature 250°C.
• Maxiflex Spiral Wound Gaskets (Maxiflex Espirometálicas) Spiral wound gaskets with high recovery capacity, available in types CRIR, CR, RIR, R, R Graflex and HTX. Maximum temperature 450–600°C, maximum pressure 250 bar. Designed for ANSI and DIN flanges in demanding process service.
• Kammprofile / KLINGER Maxiprofile (Serrated Metal Gaskets) Kammprofile gaskets using a serrated metal base with soft material coating, offering wide seating stress range, easy handling and reusability with new coating. Maxiprofile Type 109 (316L/graphite, up to 550°C); Maxitherm (Inconel 600/mica, up to 900°C, >40 bar).
• Metalloplastic Gaskets (Juntas Metaloplásticas) Semi-metallic gaskets combining metal high-pressure adaptation with soft material compressibility, including KLINGER Doble encamisado, Maxigraph, KaMOS Intelligent Kammprofile and Reverse-Integrity RTJ KaMOS variants for oil platforms and high-integrity service.
• RTJ Metal Ring Gaskets (Juntas Metálicas RTJ) Ring-type metal gaskets for high-pressure service, primarily used on oil platforms. Available in R Oval, R Octagonal, RX, BX and Type IX profiles with pressure ratings up to 20000 LBS.
• KLINGER Sealex (PTFE Sealing Tape) High-compressibility soft PTFE sealing tape in roll form with adhesive backing. Temperature range -196°C to +260°C, available in 8 width/thickness sizes with FDA-compliant option. Provides conformable sealing for flange faces.
• BESMA Custom Gasket and Seal Manufacturing BESMA brand for industrial gasket manufacturing, O-rings, seals and custom technical components, including TECNOLAN polyurethane materials and TECNOTEX technical fabrics. BESMA is also the exclusive distributor of Guarnitec group products in Spain and Portugal with large stock volumes and daily delivery service.
• International Project Management (IPM) International Project Management service providing comprehensive project coordination for large-scale industrial projects involving sealing, valves and fluid control scope, leveraging KLINGER Group capabilities.
• Total Value Management (TVM) Total Value Management service providing value optimization of industrial fluid control assets and sealing spend for large industrial accounts, focused on lifecycle cost, reliability and standardization.
• Service Center (Centro de Servicio) Valencia-based service center providing technical office support, sealing services, valve automation, machining and welding, shot blasting and painting, testing and NDTs for industrial customers.
• On-site Services (Servicios en planta) On-site industrial services delivered at customer plants including steam system audits, on-site valve repair, valve automation and Valve Care Solutions for process plants.
• KLINGER University Training and education services for industrial customers covering sealing technology, fluid control and valve operation/maintenance best practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maximum national stock of sealing materials in Spain for petrochemical sector

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GuarniteccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGuarnitec group products are exclusively distributed by BESMA (KLINGER Spain's associated brand) in Spain and Portugal. This exclusive distribution arrangement provides KLINGER Spain access to large stock volumes and daily delivery service for sealing products including O-rings, seals, and custom technical sealing components.
• Douglas ItaliaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKLINGER Spain distributes Douglas Italia Y-filters, robustly manufactured with superior wall thickness to prevent corrosion, available in different types, materials, and connections for efficient filtration with low pressure loss.
• KLINGER Group (International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKLINGER Spain is part of the KLINGER Group, founded in 1886 and a global leader in sealing, control, and fluid monitoring solutions. KLINGER Group provides international reach, shared technology development, proprietary brands, and international project management capabilities.
• Flexible Solutions Partner (International)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKLINGER Spain operates under the 'Flexible Solutions' brand positioning, positioning itself as a flexible solutions partner for custom metal flexible elements including hoses, hydroformed and welded bellows, expansion joints, and dilation compensators.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Garlock (Enpro Industries): Global manufacturer of industrial gaskets, sealing products, and fluid handling solutions serving oil & gas, chemical, and power industries. Directly competes with KLINGER in static sealing (fiber gaskets, PTFE, Kammprofile, spiral wound) and shares the same enterprise field-sales model into process industries.
• Teadit: International manufacturer of gaskets, packing, and sealing products for process industries including oil & gas, chemical, and energy. Closely comparable to KLINGER Spain in static and dynamic sealing portfolio and petrochemical/refinery customer base.
• Spirax-Sarco Engineering: Global specialist in steam and thermal energy solutions including steam traps, control valves, and condensate management. Directly comparable to KLINGER Spain's energy and steam-system offering (purgadores, control valves, steam system audits) for industrial customers.
• KLINGER Group (parent): The international parent group of KLINGER Spain, founded in 1886 and headquartered in Austria. Operates the same sealing, valve, and fluid control portfolio globally with sister entities in other countries. Most directly comparable entity given shared technology, brands, and business model.
• James Walker: UK-based global manufacturer of gaskets, compression packing, and fluid sealing products serving oil & gas, power, and chemical industries. Comparable to KLINGER Spain as a full-line industrial sealing specialist with comparable certifications and framework-supplier relationships.

Regional players

• Frenzelit Werke: German manufacturer of industrial gaskets, technical textiles, and high-temperature sealing materials serving process industries across Europe. Comparable to KLINGER Spain in static sealing (fiber gaskets, mica, graphite) and similar enterprise field-sales go-to-market, primarily operating in DACH/Europe rather than Iberia.

Broad incumbents

• Crane Co. US-listed diversified industrial manufacturer with a process flow technologies segment producing valves, pumps, and fluid handling equipment. Comparable to KLINGER Spain's industrial valve and actuation offering, with broader geographic reach and adjacent industrial businesses.
• Endress+Hauser: Global leader in industrial process instrumentation (pressure, flow, level, temperature) and automation solutions. Comparable to KLINGER Spain's instrumentation product line (pressure transmitters, flow meters, level measurement) for chemical, oil & gas, and water customers.
• KSB SE & Co. KGaA: German global manufacturer of pumps, valves, and related systems serving water, energy, mining, oil & gas, and chemical markets. Broadly comparable to KLINGER Spain's valve and fluid control business with a wider portfolio and global reach.
• Flowserve: Large global supplier of industrial pumps, valves, seals, and automation services to oil & gas, power, chemical, and water industries. Overlaps with KLINGER Spain's industrial valve and sealing portfolio but at much larger scale and broader product breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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