EKATO Co., Ltd

The EKATO Group is a globally renowned leader in the field of industrial mixing and agitation technology. Since its founding in 1933 by Erich Karl Todtenhaupt in Düsseldorf, Germany, the company has evolved from a small laboratory equipment supplier into the world's most prominent independent manufacturer of advanced mixing systems. Headquartered in Schopfheim, Germany, EKATO remains a family-owned enterprise, a status that allows it to maintain a steadfast focus on long-term innovation, quality, and customer relationships, independent of the short-term pressures of public capital markets.

With over 90 years of experience, EKATO serves a diverse range of process-oriented industries, including chemicals, polymers, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, biotechnology, and food processing. The Group's operations are divided into three specialized subsidiaries, each focusing on specific market segments:

1. EKATO RMT (Rühr- und Mischtechnik): The core of the Group, focusing on complex process technology for liquid applications. It designs and produces high-performance agitators, large-scale reactors, and pioneered mechanical seal technologies that ensure safe operations under extreme pressures and temperatures.

2. EKATO FLUID: Specializes in modular, standardized industrial agitators that offer cost-effective and reliable solutions for more traditional chemical and bio-based energy applications.

3. EKATO SYSTEMS: Provides sophisticated process plants for the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. Their "UNIMIX" units are industry standards for homogenizing liquids and high-viscosity products, while the "SOLIDMIX" systems excel in the mixing and drying of solids.

At the heart of EKATO’s success is its commitment to research and development. The Group invests approximately 7% of its annual turnover into R&D, operating one of the world's most advanced mixing laboratories at its headquarters. This facility enables the company to conduct precise pilot plant testing and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations, ensuring that the transition from a laboratory setting to full-scale industrial production is seamless and guaranteed. This "scale-up" expertise is a critical value proposition for global manufacturers who cannot afford operational failures at large scales.

Today, EKATO employs approximately 900 people worldwide and maintains a strong international presence with subsidiaries in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Their global network of sales and service partners ensures that customers receive expert technical support and maintenance throughout the entire lifecycle of their equipment. As an industry pioneer, EKATO continues to set global standards for efficiency, safety, and sustainability, helping industrial manufacturers worldwide optimize their processes to meet the demands of a changing world. Through its "Circle of Competences," EKATO provides everything from initial process development and engineering to the final assembly and worldwide after-sales service, solidifying its reputation as the preferred partner for the world's most challenging mixing tasks.