Rotork
Rotork plc (LSE: ROR) is a UK-listed global manufacturer of mission-critical intelligent actuators, valve controls, and instrumentation, serving oil & gas, water and power, and chemical/process industries across 140 countries through direct enterprise sales, channel partners, and acquired sub-brands.
- Company typePublic
- Founded-
- HeadquartersBath, United Kingdom
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Rotork does
Rotork plc is a UK-headquartered (Bath), publicly listed (LSE: ROR) global provider of mission-critical intelligent flow control and instrumentation solutions, serving oil & gas, water and power, and chemical/process/industrial end-markets across 140 countries through a combination of direct enterprise field sales, channel partners, and a network of local service centres and agents. The company manufactures electric actuators (IQ, IQT, CK, CVA, CVL, CVQ ranges), electro-hydraulic actuators (RC, Skilmatic SI with SI3 and SI4 variants), fluid (pneumatic/hydraulic) actuators (GP, GT, K-TORK), gearboxes (IW and multi-turn), Master Station supervisory control systems, and complementary instrumentation including valve positioners, sensors, limit switches, and HVAC actuators, operating through wholly owned sub-brands such as Noah, Bifold, Centork, Fairchild, Hanbay, Remote Control, RotoHammer, Schischek, Soldo Controls, and YTC.
The technology platform is differentiated by proprietary features including the Pakscan two-wire fieldbus protocol with 170,000+ installed devices, Bluetooth-enabled local setup and diagnostics, on-board data logging, and broad multi-protocol support (Modbus RTU/TCP, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus, HART, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET) with ODVA and PI certifications. Products carry extensive hazardous-area and functional-safety certifications (ATEX, IECEx, CSA, FM, cCSAus, UKEx, PESO, CCC, TIIS, IP66/68, SIL 2/3 per IEC 61508-2:2010), supporting deployment in explosive and safety-instrumented environments typical of oil & gas, hydrogen, and CCS infrastructure.
The business model is anchored on capital-equipment hardware sales (actuators, gearboxes, control systems) sold through long-cycle enterprise sales processes, supplemented by recurring and project-based revenue from connected services, field services, reliability services, support services, technical training, and iAM (intelligent Asset Management) subscription offerings. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers engage via quote or global directory. Eco-transition verticals — carbon capture and storage, hydrogen, desalination, and renewable power — already represent 43% of 2025 revenue, indicating an active mix-shift toward decarbonization-linked infrastructure. The group achieved MSCI AAA ESG rating in 2025 alongside a 43% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions versus 2020 baseline and 31% renewable electricity usage.
Rotork firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Rotork
- Legal name
- Rotork plc
- Website
- https://emico.co.kr
- Company type
- Public
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Rotork plc (LSE: ROR) is a UK-listed global manufacturer of mission-critical intelligent actuators, valve controls, and instrumentation, serving oil & gas, water and power, and chemical/process industries across 140 countries through direct enterprise sales, channel partners, and acquired sub-brands.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Rotork industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Actuators and Flow Control Equipment
- NAICS
- Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Proportional & Servo Hydraulics (Electrohydraulic Valves, Servo Systems) (IMAHAGAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL)
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Where Rotork is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bath
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Rotork business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Actuator and Flow Control Hardware Sales: Rotork generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of mission-critical intelligent flow control and instrumentation solutions including electric actuators, electro-hydraulic actuators, fluid actuators, precision modulating actuators, gearboxes, valve positioners, and related components. Products control valves in industrial applications.
- Service and Support: Rotork generates revenue through service solutions including connected services, field services, reliability services, and support services. They offer technical training, product registration, and iAM (intelligent Asset Management) subscription services.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Rotork product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Rotork manufactures and sells mission-critical intelligent flow control and instrumentation solutions for industrial applications. The product range includes electric actuators, electro-hydraulic actuators, fluid (pneumatic/hydraulic) actuators, precision modulating actuators, gearboxes, valve positioners, Master Station supervisory control systems, and limit switches. The company serves oil & gas, water & power, and chemical/process/industrial markets in 140 countries, with an eco-transition portfolio spanning CCS, hydrogen, and desalination.
Product overview
Rotork is a market-leading global provider of mission-critical intelligent flow control and instrumentation solutions. The product portfolio comprises multiple actuator categories: Electric Industrial Actuators, Electric Intelligent Actuators (IQ, IQT, CK ranges), Electro-Hydraulic Actuators (RC Range, Skilmatic SI range including SI3 and SI4 variants), Heavy Duty Fluid Actuators (GP Range), Light Duty Fluid Actuators (GT, K-TORK ranges), Precision Modulating Actuators (CVA range with CVL linear and CVQ part-turn options), Master Station for supervisory control, and gearboxes (Multi-turn, Part-turn, IW range). Additional products include HVAC Actuators, Flow Pressure Control and Filtration, Valve Positioners, HVAC Sensors, Instrumentation Valves, Electrical Instrumentation, and Limit Switches. The company operates multiple acquired brands including Bifold, Centork, Fairchild, Hanbay, Noah (NA/SA/SR/NL ranges), Remote Control, RotoHammer, Schischek, Soldo Controls, and YTC. The portfolio serves oil & gas, water and power, and chemical process and industrial markets with products that control valves and flow in mission-critical applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Noah: Electric actuators including NA and SA range compact part-turn actuators, SR spring-return actuators for emergency shutdown, and NL linear actuators with modular options
- Bifold
- Centork
- Fairchild
- Hanbay
- Remote Control
- RotoHammer
- Schischek
- Soldo Controls
- YTC
- Skilmatic SI
- CVA
- CVL
- CVQ
- Master Station
Products and services
- IQ Range / IQ3 Pro Intelligent electric actuators for precision valve control across industrial applications including water treatment, oil and gas, and chemical processing. Sold to industrial enterprise operators.
- IQT Range Intelligent electric actuators designed for quarter-turn and multi-turn valve applications with advanced control and monitoring capabilities. Sold to industrial enterprise operators.
- CK Range Electric intelligent actuators for industrial valve control applications with robust construction and reliable performance. Sold to industrial enterprise operators.
- RC Range / RCE Electro-hydraulic actuators combining electrical operation simplicity with hydraulic precision for demanding industrial valve applications. Sold to industrial enterprise operators.
- CVA Range Precision modulating actuators providing continuous unrestricted modulation to S9 duty with watertight IP68 and explosionproof enclosures, suitable for solar-powered remote applications. Sold to industrial process-control operators.
- CVL Linear Actuator Compact, electrically powered linear process-control actuators for precision unrestricted modulation of control valves, with ultra-low energy consumption, Bluetooth connectivity, on-board data logger, and IP68/explosionproof enclosures. Sold to industrial enterprise operators including hydrogen, chemical, and desalination applications.
- CVQ Part-Turn Actuator Part-turn actuators offering compact precision modulation for control valve applications with direct torque measurement and optional manual override. Sold to industrial process-control operators.
- K-TORK Range Light duty fluid actuators for less demanding valve control applications in industrial settings. Sold to industrial enterprise operators.
- GP Range / GP-GH Heavy duty fluid actuators designed for high-torque industrial valve applications requiring robust performance. Sold to industrial enterprise operators.
- GT Range Light duty fluid actuators for industrial valve control applications. Sold to industrial enterprise operators.
- IW Range Part-Turn Gearbox Part-turn gearboxes for industrial valve actuation applications. Sold to industrial enterprise operators.
- Master Station Control System Supervisory plant control and monitoring system capable of operating up to 240 actuators across three separate field networks, supporting Modbus RTU protocol with third-party device integration and Pakscan Classic two-wire closed loop. Sold to industrial plant operators.
- Skilmatic SI Range Self-contained electro-hydraulic actuators combining electrical operation simplicity with hydraulic precision and mechanical spring-return fail-safe action, with Bluetooth connectivity and large display for diagnostics. SIL 2/3 certified per IEC 61508-2:2010. Sold to industrial enterprise operators in safety-critical applications.
- Noah Electric Actuator Brand (NA, SA, SR, NL ranges) Noah is a Rotork-owned brand of electric actuators including NA and SA compact part-turn actuators, SR spring-return actuators for emergency shutdown, and NL linear actuators with modular options. Sold to industrial enterprise operators in confined-space and fail-safe applications.
- Rotork Connected Services (iAM) Connected services offering intelligent Asset Management (iAM) subscription-based monitoring and reporting on installed actuator fleets, providing data-driven insights for predictive maintenance. Sold to industrial enterprise operators with installed Rotork actuator bases.
Quantifiable outcome
- 43% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions (market-based) in 2025 against 2020 baseline
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Rotork
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Rotork technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration20 records
Feature6 records
Rotork partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- EquinorcoreEquinor (formerly Statoil) is the operator of the Northern Lights carbon capture and storage project in Norway - the world's first open-source CO2 transport and storage infrastructure. Rotork supplies IQ3 and Skilmatic SI actuators for CO2 storage tank applications and pipeline shut-off valves.
- AREVA H2GencoreAREVA H2Gen is a French equipment manufacturer and the first French manufacturer to produce hydrogen generators using proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology. Rotork supplies CVL linear process control actuators for their hydrogen generators used in carbon-free hydrogen production through water electrolysis.
- Northern Lights ProjectcoreNorthern Lights is developing the world's first open-source CO2 transport and storage infrastructure as part of Norway's 'Longship' full-scale Carbon Capture and Storage project. Rotork actuators were chosen for robust, safe and reliable operation in this decarbonisation project.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Rotork competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Emerson Electric: Emerson Automation Solutions is a broad incumbent offering the Fisher, Bettis, and Dantorque actuator families plus valves, regulators, and control systems; competes directly with Rotork across oil & gas, power, and chemical process verticals with a larger portfolio and R&D base.
- Flowserve Corporation: Flowserve is a broad incumbent in flow and motion control including valves, pumps, seals, and Limitorque/Actuator brands; competes with Rotork on integrated valve-actuator-control packages for oil & gas, power, and chemical customers worldwide.
- Honeywell International:
- ABB: ABB's Process Automation division supplies electric actuators, drives, and control platforms; competes with Rotork in water/wastewater, power, and process industries and bundles broader electrification and motion products.
- Crane Co. Crane's Process Flow Technologies segment (Crane ChemPharma & Energy, Crane Supply) includes actuated valve solutions and competes with Rotork across industrial process and energy customers.
Direct peers
- AUMA Riester: AUMA is a German specialist in electric actuators for industrial valve automation, including multi-turn and part-turn designs with similar hazardous-area certifications, competing head-to-head with Rotork's IQ, IQT, and CK ranges in water, power, and process industries.
- SAMSON Controls: SAMSON is a German specialist in control valves and actuators for process industries; competes with Rotork's precision modulating CVA/CVL/CVQ and electric actuator ranges in chemical, refining, and power applications.
- Metso: Metso offers valves, valve controllers, and intelligent flow control solutions for mining, aggregates, and process industries; competes with Rotork's heavy-duty fluid actuators and gearboxes in industrial applications.
- Velan Inc.
Regional players
- Schlumberger (Cameron): Cameron (now part of SLB) provides actuated valves and surface equipment for upstream and midstream oil & gas; competes with Rotork in CCS, LNG, and offshore where SLB bundles valves, actuators, and digital monitoring systems.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Rotork social profiles
Digital presenceRotork compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance29 records
Rotork financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Rotork leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Rotork subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries10 records
Rotork funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Rotork M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Rotork
What does Rotork do?
Rotork manufactures and sells mission-critical intelligent flow control and instrumentation solutions for industrial applications. The product range includes electric actuators, electro-hydraulic actuators, fluid (pneumatic/hydraulic) actuators, precision modulating actuators, gearboxes, valve positioners, Master Station supervisory control systems, and limit switches. The company serves oil & gas, water & power, and chemical/process/industrial markets in 140 countries, with an eco-transition portfolio spanning CCS, hydrogen, and desalination.
Is Rotork a public or private company?
Rotork is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Rotork founded?
Rotork was founded in -1.
Where is Rotork based?
Rotork is headquartered in Bath, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Rotork make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Actuator and Flow Control Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are service and Support.
Who are Rotork's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Emerson Electric, Flowserve Corporation, Honeywell International, ABB and Crane Co.. Direct peers are AUMA Riester, SAMSON Controls, Metso and Velan Inc.. Schlumberger (Cameron) is listed as a regional player.
Does Rotork have an API?
No public API is recorded for Rotork.
What industry is Rotork in?
Rotork's product category is Industrial Actuators and Flow Control Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAGAF, Proportional & Servo Hydraulics (Electrohydraulic Valves, Servo Systems), with a secondary code of IMAHAGAL, Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling). Its NAICS code is 333995 and its SIC code is 3823.