RELIABILITY MAKES US STRONG.
At RICKMEIER, reliability is more than just a promise - it's a tradition! For generations, we have been setting standards with our continuity and our services. These values characterise our daily cooperation with our customers, employees, suppliers and partners and form the core of our corporate culture.
Reliability for more than 110 years!
RICKMEIER was founded in 1914 and is now a family business that has grown over generations. We maintain close customer relationships and rely on long-term and trusting cooperation. It is important to us to impress our customers with the highest level of product and solution expertise. On this basis, we develop, manufacture and sell gear pumps, valves and oil supply systems for all areas of international mechanical engineering with over 230 highly qualified employees.
As an award-winning global market leader in South Westphalia, one of the strongest industrial regions in Germany, we stand for stability and confidence in the current global transformation processes. Immerse yourself in the world of RICKMEIER, discover our products and services and learn more about over 110 years of company history!
Milestones
- 2024
Global market leader in South Westphalia - 2023
Launch of the campaign RICKMEIER GOES LEAD-FREE. - 2021
Launch of the R6 pump series, awarded the IF Design Award - 2021
Expansion of the new test bench - 2020
Commissioning of a cold water plant - 2018
Awarded as training company by FOCUS money - 2016
Commissioning / Initial operation of new testing facility - 2014
One hundred years of RICKMEIER - 2007
Doubling of the manufacturing and office areas at the present-day Balve location - 2002
Expansion of the Balve location - 1997
Christiane Schulz becomes Managing Partner
- 1990/1995
Expansion of the Balve location - 1980
Establishment of the mechanical engineering department - 1976
Entire production is relocated from Werdohl to Balve - 1972
Hans Schulz takes over the management of the company - 1962
Subsidiary plant opens in Balve - 1956
Construction of a new production facility in Werdohl - 1944
Heinz Rickmeier takes over the management of the company - 1940
Rudolf Rickmeier gives the company its name - 1923
Rudolf Rickmeier acquires an interest in the company - 1914
Foundation of the company at the Werdohl location by Paul Hillebrand