Sauerstoffwerk Friedrich Guttroff GmbH

Sauerstoffwerk Friedrich Guttroff GmbH, commonly known as Guttroff, is a German industrial company whose business centres on industrial gases, welding technology and automation. The company is headquartered in Dettelbach, Bavaria, and operates as the core of the Guttroff Unternehmensgruppe (Guttroff Group). Its official website presents the group under the three pillars of Industriegase (industrial gases), Automation and Schweißtechnik (welding technology), indicating a portfolio that spans gas supply, welding equipment and automated production processes. Guttroff's public communications show a company that combines traditional industrial gas and welding supply with modern automation and process integration. The group promotes events such as the GUTTROFF WELDING DAY, described as "Schweissen 4.0: Automation & Praxis pur," and highlights the Tube Alliance as a new generation of pipe manufacturing that integrates bending, automated handling and welding into a continuous production process. These activities position Guttroff as a provider of complete solutions rather than a simple distributor of gases or welding hardware. The company has a long corporate history: its website notes the celebration of "101 Jahre Guttroff" on 26 June 2026 at its Dettelbach site, implying a founding around 1925. The group has also made strategic adjustments to its operations, including the discontinuation of production and sales of Inoxliner products effective 1 January 2026, with service and spare parts continuing for ten years, and the cessation of machine-building operations at its Burscheid site as part of a strategic realignment. These decisions illustrate an ongoing focus on core areas of industrial gases, welding and automation. Guttroff serves industrial customers in Germany, particularly in metalworking, pipeline construction and manufacturing. Its brand identity is tied to practical, application-oriented technology and long-standing customer relationships, as reflected in its anniversary communications with employees, partners, customers and friends. The company remains privately held and does not appear to be listed on a stock exchange.

Sauerstoffwerk Friedrich Guttroff GmbH traces its origins to the early 20th century. The company's website notes the celebration of "101 Jahre Guttroff" on 26 June 2026 at its Dettelbach site, which implies a founding around 1925. The name "Sauerstoffwerk" (oxygen plant) indicates that the business began in industrial gas production, specifically oxygen, and the founder's name, Friedrich Guttroff, is embedded in the company's legal name. Over the decades, Guttroff expanded beyond gas production into welding technology and automation. By the 2020s, the Guttroff Unternehmensgruppe presented itself as a group active in three main areas: industrial gases, automation and welding technology. The group's website highlights its role as a provider of complete solutions, including the Tube Alliance, a new generation of pipe manufacturing that integrates bending, automated handling and welding into a continuous production process. In the mid-2020s, the company undertook strategic adjustments. Effective 1 January 2026, Guttroff discontinued the production and sale of Inoxliner products, while committing to provide service and spare parts for ten years. The group also announced the discontinuation of machine-building operations at its Burscheid site as part of a strategic realignment. These moves suggest a focus on core competencies in industrial gases, welding and automation. On 26 June 2026, Guttroff celebrated its 101st anniversary at its Dettelbach site with employees, partners, customers and friends. The event underscores the company's long-standing presence in the German industrial sector and its emphasis on relationships. The group also continued to host technical events such as the GUTTROFF WELDING DAY 2026, themed "Schweissen 4.0: Automation & Praxis pur," and promoted Fronius Vorteilspakete 2026, indicating ongoing partnerships and engagement with welding technology trends.

• 2026

  Celebration of the 101st anniversary at the Dettelbach site on 26 June 2026.

• 2026

  Discontinuation of production and sales of Inoxliner products effective 1 January 2026.

• 2026

  GUTTROFF WELDING DAY 2026 announced, themed 'Schweissen 4.0: Automation & Praxis pur'.

• 1925

  Approximate founding of the company, inferred from the 101st anniversary celebrated in 2026.

• Announcement of the discontinuation of machine-building operations at the Burscheid site as part of a strategic realignment.

Provider of integrated industrial gas, welding and automation solutions for metalworking and pipeline manufacturing.

• Industrial gases

  Supply of industrial gases, the original core business of the Sauerstoffwerk.

• Welding technology

  Welding equipment and solutions, including Fronius Vorteilspakete.

• Automation solutions

  Automation for welding and production processes.

• Tube Alliance

  A complete solution for pipe manufacturing integrating bending, automated handling and welding.

• Inoxliner products

  Discontinued as of 1 January 2026; service and spare parts continue for 10 years.

1. 1Industriegase, Automation & Schweißtechnik | GUTTROFFguttroff.de
2. 2Sauerstoffwerk Friedrich Guttroff GmbH - Wikidatawikidata.org