What cihal does

Cihal is a French private company specializing in the distribution and custom fabrication of hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial connection components. The company sells tubes, fittings, adapters, couplers, high-pressure valves, pressure gauges, clamps, pneumatic fittings and regulation equipment, high-pressure washing accessories, and — since 2025-2026 — an expanding line of electrodistributeurs (CETOP NG6/NG10), hydraulic components (breather caps, flow restrictors, filters, Cobra diverters), hydraulic gear pumps, and orbital hydraulic motors. An in-house workshop supports bespoke hydraulic hose assembly (flexibles sur-mesure) to client specification.

The company operates from a 2,000 m² headquarters and stock facility in Behren-lès-Forbach (Forbach Technopole Sud), with two regional subsidiaries — Cihal Alsace in Strasbourg and PJHY in Pulnoy — providing multi-site coverage across the Grand Est region of France. Customers transact through counter sales at any of the three branches, through daily express and messenger shipping (free for orders exceeding €1,000 HT within metropolitan France), or through an online ordering platform at cihal.fr. Pricing is ex-works in euros, with 30-day net payment terms and a 0.5% early-payment discount.

Cihal serves industrial manufacturers, agricultural machinery operators, construction and public works companies, and industrial cleaning service providers requiring reliable hydraulic and pneumatic components, custom hose assemblies, and technical expertise in circuit design. The company is privately held, independently owned (Director of Publication: Christian Kreuz), with no parent company, no disclosed funding rounds, and no patent or formal certification disclosures on record.

Name

cihal

Legal name

Cihal

Website

https://cihal.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cihal is a French specialist distributor and custom fabricator of hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial connection components, serving industrial, agricultural, construction, and cleaning-sector B2B clients across metropolitan France from three regional branches.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hydraulic and Pneumatic Components

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Pneumatic Air Preparation & Distribution (FRL assemblies, manifolds, air headers) (IMAHAGAD)

Keywords

• Hydraulic components
• Pneumatic fittings
• Industrial connectors
• Custom hose fabrication
• High pressure fittings

Headquarters

HQ city

Behren-lès-forbach

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic Component Sales: Sale of hydraulic tubes, fittings, adapters, couplers, valves, and accessories. Products range from high pressure to very high pressure components for industrial applications.
2. Pneumatic Component Sales: Sale of pneumatic fittings, couplings, regulators, tubes, and accessories for compressed air systems
3. Custom Hydraulic Hose Fabrication: Bespoke fabrication of hydraulic flexible hoses (flexibles sur-mesure) based on customer specifications, available at counter or for shipping
4. Industrial Equipment: Equipment for industrial tubes and accessories for washing and high pressure applications

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cihal is a French specialist distributor and manufacturer of hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial connection components. The company stocks and sells tubes, fittings, adapters, couplers, valves, pressure gauges, clamps, hydraulic pumps, orbital motors, CETOP solenoid valves, pneumatic fittings, and high-pressure washing accessories, while also offering in-house custom hydraulic hose fabrication (flexibles sur-mesure) tailored to customer specifications.

Product overview

CIHAL is a specialist in hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial connection solutions, operating as a components distributor and custom manufacturer. The product portfolio centers on core product categories including hydraulic hoses and crimp fittings ( tuyaux hydrauliques, embouts à sertir), hydraulic adapters (JIC, BSP, Metric, ORFS, KOMATSU, SAE flange), pneumatic fittings (resin, brass, bicone), high-pressure washing equipment, and a comprehensive range of hydraulic components. Recent expansions include Electro CETOP 3 and 5 solenoid valves (2026), hydraulic gear pumps (Groups 1-3 in European and BOSCH standards), orbital hydraulic motors (MOMP/MOMR/MOMS/MOMT types), and a new hydraulic components line (breather caps, flow restrictors, filters, Cobra diverters, 2025). The company differentiates through custom flexible manufacturing services (sur-mesure) and maintains extensive 2000m² stock across three French locations. Pneumatic offerings include compressed air couplers, regulation units (filters, regulators, lubricators), pneumatic tubing (PA, PU), and hose reels (electric and air).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hydraulic hoses and crimp fittings (Tuyaux hydrauliques et embouts à sertir) Hydraulic hoses and crimp fittings (embouts à sertir) for high-pressure fluid transfer in industrial hydraulic circuits. Designed for industrial manufacturers and equipment users requiring reliable high-pressure hose assemblies.
• Ring fittings and rotary joints (Raccords à bague et raccords tournants) Ring fittings and rotary joints for hydraulic circuit connections, accommodating movement within hydraulic systems. Targeted at industrial hydraulic circuit builders.
• Hydraulic adapters (Adaptateurs hydrauliques) Hydraulic adapters in steel and stainless steel covering JIC, BSP, Metric, ORFS, Briggs, Agricultural, WEO, Japanese type, KOMATSU, and SAE flange standards. Used by industrial hydraulic system integrators.
• High-pressure couplers and valves (Coupleurs et vannes haute pression) High-pressure couplers and valves for control and connection within hydraulic circuits. Targeted at industrial hydraulic systems operating at high pressure.
• Pressure gauges and pressure take-off points (Manomètres et prises de pression) Pressure gauges, pressure take-off points, and hydraulic clamps for system monitoring and secure mounting. Used by hydraulic system operators and maintenance teams.
• Industrial clamps and tubes (Colliers et tubes industriels) Industrial clamps, tubes, and braking system fittings for secure mounting and fluid transport. Used across industrial hydraulic and pneumatic installations.
• Industrial express and galvanized fittings (Raccord industriel - express et galva) Express and galvanized industrial fittings for general industrial fluid transfer and connection applications.
• Brass and stainless steel low-pressure valves and fittings (Vannes et raccords laiton et inox BP) Brass and stainless steel valves and fittings designed for low-pressure industrial applications.
• Pneumatic fittings and accessories (Raccords et accessoires pneumatiques) Comprehensive range of pneumatic fittings and accessories for compressed air systems, including resin and brass pneumatic fittings, compressed air couplers, regulation equipment, pneumatic tubes (PA, PU), and air hose reels.
• High-pressure washing fittings and accessories (Raccords et accessoires de lavage haute pression) High-pressure washing fittings and accessories, including washing hoses, lances, HP nozzles, wash guns, automatic reels, HP water couplers, pressure rotating joints, and gardening accessories.
• Hydraulic components range (Composants hydrauliques) Full range of hydraulic circuit components including breather caps, check valves, adjustable flow restrictors, filters, strainers, piloted check valves, Cobra diverters, flow regulators/dividers, rotary fittings, level indicators, solenoid valves, hydraulic motors, hydraulic pumps, and Electro CETOP 3/5 valves. Designed to protect, control, and optimize hydraulic circuits.
• CETOP solenoid valves - Electrodistributeurs CETOP 3 (NG6) and CETOP 5 (NG10) CETOP-standardized electro-solenoid valves for mobile and industrial hydraulic circuits. CETOP 3 (NG6) with flows up to 60 l/min, available in 12/24V DC or 220V AC, A/B circuits. CETOP 5 (NG10) up to 80 l/min, compatible with bases with/without limiter. Operating capacity up to 315 bars.
• Hydraulic gear pumps (Pompes hydrauliques) Hydraulic gear pumps including Group 1 and 2 German Standard (Bosch), Group 1 (for mini power units), Group 2 and 3 European Standard, and manual hydraulic pumps.
• Orbital hydraulic motors (Moteurs hydrauliques orbitaux) Orbital hydraulic motors of types MOMP, MOMR, MOMS, and MOMT with various shaft diameters and flow capacities, used in hydraulic drive systems.
• Custom hydraulic hose fabrication (Confection de flexibles sur-mesure) Bespoke manufacturing and assembly of flexible hydraulic hoses (flexibles sur-mesure) based on customer specifications and technical requirements, available in-store at the counter or for shipping. A dedicated in-house workshop supports custom assembly for industrial clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Daily express and messenger shipping for rapid delivery
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HYDROKIT: HYDROKIT supplies hydraulic kits, fittings, controls, and components to mobile machinery and industrial customers. Its focus on hydraulic systems and customer-specific kits makes it a close French specialist peer.
• Stauff: Stauff manufactures and distributes hydraulic components, hose assemblies, couplings, valves, and related industrial products. Its combination of broad component coverage, customization, and technical distribution closely matches Cihal's offering.
• CEJN: CEJN manufactures quick-connect couplings, hoses, and accessories for hydraulic and pneumatic applications. Its specialization in high-performance connection components strongly overlaps with Cihal's fittings, couplers, and pneumatic range.
• Manuli Hydraulics: Manuli Hydraulics develops and supplies hydraulic hoses, fittings, connectors, and fluid-conveyance systems. Its manufacturing and distribution footprint is directly comparable to Cihal's component range and custom hose capability.
• Leduc: Leduc develops and supplies hydraulic components, couplings, and systems for mobile and industrial equipment. It is a relevant French peer based on its hydraulic product specialization and systems-level customer offering.

Broad incumbents

• HYDAC: HYDAC manufactures and distributes hydraulic and fluid-power components, including filters, accumulators, valves, couplings, and hose-related products. Its broad product suite overlaps significantly with Cihal's industrial connection offering.
• Gates: Gates develops industrial and hydraulic hoses, couplings, and fluid-power products for industrial and mobile applications. Its hose and connection portfolio is directly relevant, although Gates operates at a substantially larger scale.
• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin offers hydraulic and pneumatic hoses, fittings, valves, pumps, motors, and controls. Its portfolio substantially overlaps with Cihal's catalog, although it operates at a much larger global scale.
• Bosch Rexroth: Bosch Rexroth provides industrial hydraulics, motion-control systems, pumps, motors, valves, and connected components. It competes across many of the same industrial applications while serving a broader international market.
• Danfoss Power Solutions: Danfoss Power Solutions supplies hydraulics, electronics, pumps, motors, valves, and system components for mobile and industrial machinery. It is a broad incumbent in several of Cihal's core product and end-market categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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