Glass-lined reactors, agitator and sealing technology as well as plants made of alloyed materials for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
Pfaudler GmbH (GMM Pfaudler Group)
Waghäusel (DE, production and headquarters site of Pfaudler GmbH) · Karamsad, Gujarat (IN, headquarters of GMM Pfaudler Limited) · Mumbai (IN, Global Holding)New on Amplifa
About Pfaudler
Pfaudler, part of the GMM Pfaudler Group headquartered in India since 2021, is a manufacturer specializing in the chemical and pharmaceutical process industries, producing corrosion-resistant process components and plants. The portfolio comprises glass-lined reactors, mixing and agitation systems, storage tanks, columns, laboratory and process glass, vessels and pressure vessels made of stainless steel, high-nickel alloys, duplex steels and titanium, as well as reactors and heat exchangers with tantalum linings. The offering is complemented by precision-machined PTFE and engineering plastic components including gaskets for glass-lined vessels, as well as the dry-running shaft sealing technology dry9000. The manufacturing areas cover reaction systems, evaporation and distillation plants, filtration and drying as well as absorption and extraction systems. In Germany, the company is represented by Pfaudler GmbH in Waghäusel; the historic Schwetzingen site was abandoned in 2017. The group operates 20 production facilities on four continents.
- Site
- Karamsad, Gujarat
- Processes
- Glass-lined components and products (glass-lined vessels, reactors and agitators), Engineering & Design, Installation, Commissioning & Start-Up, Engineering & Upgrades, Maintenance & Aftersales, Glass inspection, re-glassing & repair, Shutdown & turnaround services, Mechanical seal upgrades & exchanges
- Materials
- Glass-lined steel (Glass-Lined), Chemical glass WWG (World Wide Glass), Pfaudler Pharma Glass, Pfaudler Pharma Conduct, Stainless steel, high-nickel alloys (C276, C22, C2000), duplex (2205, 254SMo), Titanium, tantalum, cupro-nickel, PTFE & engineering plastics (PEEK, nylon, acetal), Borosilicate glass 3.3
- Certificates
- ASME U Stamp, U2 Stamp, R Stamp, PED Module H/H1, SELO (China), KGS (Korea), ASME U / U2 / R Stamp, PED Module H/H1 (TÜV Nord), ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1884
- Industries
- Chemical industry, Pharmaceutical industry, Petrochemicals / Oil & Gas, Specialty chemicals, Polymers, Fats & oils
- 01
Engineering & Design
- 02
Sheet metal and vessel fabrication
- 03
Glass-lining (Glass-Lined)
- 04
Alloy/pressure vessel manufacturing
- 05
Machining of PTFE & plastics
- 06
Assembly of agitation and sealing systems
- 07
Testing & acceptance
- 08
Installation, commissioning & maintenance
Materials & Processes
Glass-lined steel (Glass-Lined)
Corrosion-resistant lining for reactors, vessels and columns in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
Chemical glass WWG (World Wide Glass)
Multi-purpose enamel with high resistance to mechanical and thermal stress in acid and alkaline processes.
Pfaudler Pharma Glass
Pharmaceutical enamel with increased alkali resistance and high surface quality for short CIP times.
Pfaudler Pharma Conduct
Electrically conductive glass lining to prevent electrostatic charging in low-conductivity media.
Stainless steel, high-nickel alloys (C276, C22, C2000), duplex (2205, 254SMo)
For reactors, columns, heat exchangers and pressure vessels of the Alloy division.
Titanium, tantalum, cupro-nickel
Special materials for highly corrosive applications and lined/clad constructions.
PTFE & engineering plastics (PEEK, nylon, acetal)
Precision-machined components such as impellers, dip tubes, valve seats, membranes and column internals.
Borosilicate glass 3.3
For laboratory and process glass, components and apparatus in the pharmaceutical laboratory.
Sites
Waghäusel
DEProduction and headquarters site of Pfaudler GmbH (production start 2018)
- Materials
- Glass-lined steel, stainless steel, alloys
Schwetzingen
DEHistoric plant (1908–2017, production relocated to Waghäusel)
Karamsad, Gujarat
INHeadquarters (Registered Office GMM Pfaudler Limited)
Mumbai
INGlobal Holding (GMM Pfaudler Ltd.)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass-lined components and products (glass-lined vessels, reactors and agitators)Surface | – | – | – | – | Steel (glass-lined), Chemical enamel / steel enamel |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certifications
Glass quality is tested according to DIN EN ISO 28706 (corrosion resistance) and DIN EN ISO 28721-2/3 (thermal shock resistance); in addition, impact, adhesion, dielectric breakdown and abrasion resistance are determined. Pressure vessel manufacturing is accredited according to ASME U/U2/R Stamp as well as PED Module H/H1 (TÜV Nord).
| Evidence | Waghäusel |
|---|---|
| ASME U / U2 / R Stamp | |
| PED Module H/H1 (TÜV Nord) | |
| SELO (China) | |
| KGS (Korea) | |
| ISO 9001 |
Company History
- 1884
Foundation of The Pfaudler Co. by Caspar Pfaudler in Rochester, New York (glass-lined steel tanks for breweries)
- 1908
Establishment of the German plant in Schwetzingen
- 1935
First heatable glass-lined agitated vessel for chemical processes
- 1994
Acquisition of the Pfaudler works by Robbins & Myers (USA)
- 2013
Pfaudler becomes part of National Oilwell Varco (NOV)
- 2014
Acquisition of the Pfaudler Group by Deutsche Beteiligungs AG
- 2017
Start of site relocation from Schwetzingen to Waghäusel; production start there in 2018
- 2020
Announcement of the majority stake of GMM Pfaudler Ltd. (Patel family, Mumbai) in the global Pfaudler Group
- 2021
Transaction completed; GMM Pfaudler as global holding company
- 2023
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG sells remaining shares; Patel family remains largest shareholder