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- Summary
- KROHNE Group is a global manufacturer of process instrumentation and measurement solutions, founded in Duisburg, Germany in 1921. The company is a leading provider of innovative products and services in flow, level, temperature, pressure measurement, and process analytics. It maintains a global network with local contacts for instrumentation projects of any size in over 100 countries. KROHNE's corporate culture emphasizes innovation and the highest product quality, focusing on developing solutions that meet diverse industrial customer needs. As an independent family-owned business, it operates with a long-term perspective, valuing strong customer relationships and partnerships.KROHNE Group is a global manufacturer of process instrumentation and measurement solutions, founded in Duisburg, Germany in 1921. The company is a leading provider of innovative products and services in flow, level, temperature, pressure measurement, and process analytics. It maintains a global network with local contacts for instrumentation projects of any size in over 100 countries. KROHNE's corporate culture emphasizes innovation and the highest product quality, focusing on developing solutions that meet diverse industrial customer needs. As an independent family-owned business, it operates with a long-term perspective, valuing strong customer relationships and partnerships.
- Key Products/Technologies
- **Flow Measurement Solutions**: The OPTIFLUX series of electromagnetic flowmeters includes models for standard water and wastewater applications (OPTIFLUX 2100), advanced process applications with aggressive and abrasive liquids (OPTIFLUX 4100, 4300), safety instrumented systems (OPTIFLUX 4400), and low conductivity media or those forming insulating films (OPTIFLUX 7300), covering a wide range of uses. OPTIFLUX 4300 offers high accuracy of ±0.2% and reliable measurement even with up to 70% solid content. OPTIFLUX 4400 is certified for SIL 2/3 safety applications according to IEC 61508 and provides automated partial proof testing capabilities.**Flow Measurement Solutions**: The OPTIFLUX series of electromagnetic flowmeters includes models for standard water and wastewater applications (OPTIFLUX 2100), advanced process applications with aggressive and abrasive liquids (OPTIFLUX 4100, 4300), safety instrumented systems (OPTIFLUX 4400), and low conductivity media or those forming insulating films (OPTIFLUX 7300), covering a wide range of uses. OPTIFLUX 4300 offers high accuracy of ±0.2% and reliable measurement even with up to 70% solid content. OPTIFLUX 4400 is certified for SIL 2/3 safety applications according to IEC 61508 and provides automated partial proof testing capabilities.
- **Coriolis Mass Flowmeters**: The OPTIMASS series features models like OPTIMASS 7400 and 7010, suitable for viscous, aggressive, or shear-sensitive fluids, gases, and slurries, along with OPTIMASS 6400 for extreme conditions from cryogenic (-200°C) to high temperatures (400°C) and pressures (200 bar), and OPTIMASS 2400 for high-capacity liquid and gas measurement. Entrained Gas Management (EGM™) technology ensures operation even with up to 100% gas entrainment. OPTIMASS 6400 boasts SIL 2/3 certification and wireless access via Bluetooth®.**Coriolis Mass Flowmeters**: The OPTIMASS series features models like OPTIMASS 7400 and 7010, suitable for viscous, aggressive, or shear-sensitive fluids, gases, and slurries, along with OPTIMASS 6400 for extreme conditions from cryogenic (-200°C) to high temperatures (400°C) and pressures (200 bar), and OPTIMASS 2400 for high-capacity liquid and gas measurement. Entrained Gas Management (EGM™) technology ensures operation even with up to 100% gas entrainment. OPTIMASS 6400 boasts SIL 2/3 certification and wireless access via Bluetooth®.
- **Ultrasonic Flowmeters**: The OPTISONIC series offers the 2-path OPTISONIC 7300 for natural gas, process, and utility gas measurement, the portable clamp-on OPTISONIC 6300 P for liquids, the permanent clamp-on OPTISONIC 6300, the 3-path OPTISONIC 3400 for liquid process applications, and the ALTOSONIC V12 for precise custody transfer measurement of natural gas and hydrogen. OPTISONIC 7300 includes patented titanium transducers for equalizing process fluctuations. OPTISONIC 6300 P provides battery-powered operation and mobile app connectivity for convenient on-site setup and data analysis.**Ultrasonic Flowmeters**: The OPTISONIC series offers the 2-path OPTISONIC 7300 for natural gas, process, and utility gas measurement, the portable clamp-on OPTISONIC 6300 P for liquids, the permanent clamp-on OPTISONIC 6300, the 3-path OPTISONIC 3400 for liquid process applications, and the ALTOSONIC V12 for precise custody transfer measurement of natural gas and hydrogen. OPTISONIC 7300 includes patented titanium transducers for equalizing process fluctuations. OPTISONIC 6300 P provides battery-powered operation and mobile app connectivity for convenient on-site setup and data analysis.
- **Level Measurement Solutions**: The OPTIFLEX series, based on Guided Radar (TDR) technology, includes OPTIFLEX 1100 for basic storage applications, OPTIFLEX 1300 C for distance, level, volume, and mass measurement of liquids, pastes, and solids, OPTIFLEX 7200 for advanced liquid and interface measurement in chemical and oil & gas industries, and OPTIFLEX 8200 for liquid measurement in high-temperature and high-pressure environments. OPTIFLEX 7200 offers a wide selection of probe types and materials, along with a ceramic process sealing system suitable for demanding conditions.**Level Measurement Solutions**: The OPTIFLEX series, based on Guided Radar (TDR) technology, includes OPTIFLEX 1100 for basic storage applications, OPTIFLEX 1300 C for distance, level, volume, and mass measurement of liquids, pastes, and solids, OPTIFLEX 7200 for advanced liquid and interface measurement in chemical and oil & gas industries, and OPTIFLEX 8200 for liquid measurement in high-temperature and high-pressure environments. OPTIFLEX 7200 offers a wide selection of probe types and materials, along with a ceramic process sealing system suitable for demanding conditions.
- **Temperature Measurement Solutions**: The Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) OPTITEMP TRA series provides specialized sensors such as OPTITEMP TRA-W80 for soil temperature, OPTITEMP TRA-W50 for bearing temperature, OPTITEMP TRA-V40 for surface temperature in HVAC, OPTITEMP TRA-W90 for extended ambient temperatures, and OPTITEMP TRA-C10 for hygienic applications. These sensors utilize Pt100 or Pt1000 measuring elements for fast response times and vibration-resistant operation.**Temperature Measurement Solutions**: The Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) OPTITEMP TRA series provides specialized sensors such as OPTITEMP TRA-W80 for soil temperature, OPTITEMP TRA-W50 for bearing temperature, OPTITEMP TRA-V40 for surface temperature in HVAC, OPTITEMP TRA-W90 for extended ambient temperatures, and OPTITEMP TRA-C10 for hygienic applications. These sensors utilize Pt100 or Pt1000 measuring elements for fast response times and vibration-resistant operation.
- **Comprehensive Solutions**: KROHNE delivers engineered solutions, including flow metering skids, control systems, and analyzer solutions, covering everything from initial design to commissioning. Monitoring solutions such as PipePatrol for pipeline leak and theft detection, and EcoMATE™ for vessel emissions monitoring, contribute to process optimization and compliance with environmental regulations. The company also develops wireless and remote metering solutions for specialized applications.**Comprehensive Solutions**: KROHNE delivers engineered solutions, including flow metering skids, control systems, and analyzer solutions, covering everything from initial design to commissioning. Monitoring solutions such as PipePatrol for pipeline leak and theft detection, and EcoMATE™ for vessel emissions monitoring, contribute to process optimization and compliance with environmental regulations. The company also develops wireless and remote metering solutions for specialized applications.
- Core Advantages
- **Innovative Technology Leadership**: Over 100 years of history since 1921, driving innovation in process instrumentation technology. Pioneering role in industrial standards, including the development of the world's first electromagnetic flowmeter and non-contact radar level device. Proprietary technologies like Entrained Gas Management (EGM™) ensure stable measurement performance even under challenging process conditions.**Innovative Technology Leadership**: Over 100 years of history since 1921, driving innovation in process instrumentation technology. Pioneering role in industrial standards, including the development of the world's first electromagnetic flowmeter and non-contact radar level device. Proprietary technologies like Entrained Gas Management (EGM™) ensure stable measurement performance even under challenging process conditions.
- **Broad Product Portfolio and Customized Solutions**: A comprehensive range of measurement technologies covering flow, level, temperature, pressure, and process analytics. Capability to provide end-to-end engineering solutions, from single devices to complex metering skids, control systems, and monitoring solutions. Expertise in delivering optimized solutions tailored to specific customer application requirements.**Broad Product Portfolio and Customized Solutions**: A comprehensive range of measurement technologies covering flow, level, temperature, pressure, and process analytics. Capability to provide end-to-end engineering solutions, from single devices to complex metering skids, control systems, and monitoring solutions. Expertise in delivering optimized solutions tailored to specific customer application requirements.
- **Strong Global Network and Localization Strategy**: Extensive global presence with local contacts, subsidiaries, and joint ventures in over 100 countries. Adherence to the 'local business, local people' principle, employing local staff and building local engineering and application know-how for superior customer service. Local production and engineering facilities in key economic regions worldwide, ensuring an efficient and responsive supply chain.**Strong Global Network and Localization Strategy**: Extensive global presence with local contacts, subsidiaries, and joint ventures in over 100 countries. Adherence to the 'local business, local people' principle, employing local staff and building local engineering and application know-how for superior customer service. Local production and engineering facilities in key economic regions worldwide, ensuring an efficient and responsive supply chain.
- **Highest Quality and Safety Standards**: ISO 9001 quality management system certification across all production units. Pursuit of sustainable operations through ISO 14001 environmental management and ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management system certifications. High safety reliability ensured by SIL 2/3 functional safety certification (e.g., OPTIMASS 6400, OPTIFLUX 4400) and various hazardous area approvals like ATEX, IECEx, FM, and CSA.**Highest Quality and Safety Standards**: ISO 9001 quality management system certification across all production units. Pursuit of sustainable operations through ISO 14001 environmental management and ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management system certifications. High safety reliability ensured by SIL 2/3 functional safety certification (e.g., OPTIMASS 6400, OPTIFLUX 4400) and various hazardous area approvals like ATEX, IECEx, FM, and CSA.
- **Customer-Centric Value Creation**: A corporate culture focused on actively listening to customer requirements and solving application-specific problems. Emphasis on developing solutions that provide real added value beyond mere product sales. Support for the entire device lifecycle, including convenient commissioning, verification, diagnostics, and monitoring, through smart service tools like OPTICHECK and myDevice.**Customer-Centric Value Creation**: A corporate culture focused on actively listening to customer requirements and solving application-specific problems. Emphasis on developing solutions that provide real added value beyond mere product sales. Support for the entire device lifecycle, including convenient commissioning, verification, diagnostics, and monitoring, through smart service tools like OPTICHECK and myDevice.
- **Contribution to Sustainability and Environmental Protection**: EcoMATE™ emissions monitoring solutions that optimize fuel consumption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions for vessels. Flow measurement solutions for data centers to optimize cooling efficiency and reduce energy consumption. Provision of measurement solutions for sustainable energy sectors such as hydrogen and carbon capture and storage, contributing to green industrial transitions.**Contribution to Sustainability and Environmental Protection**: EcoMATE™ emissions monitoring solutions that optimize fuel consumption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions for vessels. Flow measurement solutions for data centers to optimize cooling efficiency and reduce energy consumption. Provision of measurement solutions for sustainable energy sectors such as hydrogen and carbon capture and storage, contributing to green industrial transitions.
- Target Industries
- **Chemical and Petrochemical Industry**: Flow and level measurement in aggressive and abrasive liquids, low conductivity media, and high-temperature/high-pressure conditions.**Chemical and Petrochemical Industry**: Flow and level measurement in aggressive and abrasive liquids, low conductivity media, and high-temperature/high-pressure conditions.
- **Food & Beverage and Life Sciences Industry**: Hygienic flow and temperature measurement, concentration measurement, and dosing applications.**Food & Beverage and Life Sciences Industry**: Hygienic flow and temperature measurement, concentration measurement, and dosing applications.
- **Water & Wastewater Industry**: Standard water and wastewater applications, measurement of contaminated and treated water, and potable water standard compliant flowmeters.**Water & Wastewater Industry**: Standard water and wastewater applications, measurement of contaminated and treated water, and potable water standard compliant flowmeters.
- **Oil & Gas Industry**: Custody transfer measurement of crude oil, natural gas, LNG, and hydrogen, wellhead flow measurement, and pipeline leak/theft detection.**Oil & Gas Industry**: Custody transfer measurement of crude oil, natural gas, LNG, and hydrogen, wellhead flow measurement, and pipeline leak/theft detection.
- **Power Generation Industry**: Flow, level, and temperature measurement in high-temperature and high-pressure environments, boiler feedwater, and thermal oil measurement.**Power Generation Industry**: Flow, level, and temperature measurement in high-temperature and high-pressure environments, boiler feedwater, and thermal oil measurement.
- **Marine Industry**: Onboard liquid monitoring, emissions monitoring (EcoMATE™), and ship fuel bunkering.**Marine Industry**: Onboard liquid monitoring, emissions monitoring (EcoMATE™), and ship fuel bunkering.
- **Metal & Mining Industry**: Mineral processing, steelmaking, and abrasive slurry/sludge measurement.**Metal & Mining Industry**: Mineral processing, steelmaking, and abrasive slurry/sludge measurement.
- **Pulp & Paper Industry**: Process control and measurement solutions.**Pulp & Paper Industry**: Process control and measurement solutions.
- **Data Center Industry**: Flow measurement and efficiency optimization for cooling systems.**Data Center Industry**: Flow measurement and efficiency optimization for cooling systems.
- **Sustainable Energies**: Measurement solutions for hydrogen (H2) and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) applications.**Sustainable Energies**: Measurement solutions for hydrogen (H2) and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) applications.
- Major Markets
- Middle East and Africa region (MEA Business Awards recipient)Middle East and Africa region (MEA Business Awards recipient)
- India, China, Malaysia, SingaporeIndia, China, Malaysia, Singapore
- Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, France, Norway, ItalyGermany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, France, Norway, Italy
- USAUSA
- BrazilBrazil
- Certifications/Patents
- **Quality, Environmental, and Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems**: ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management) certifications.**Quality, Environmental, and Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems**: ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management) certifications.
- **Functional Safety**: SIL 2/3 certification according to IEC 61508 for products like OPTIMASS 6400 and OPTIFLUX 4400.**Functional Safety**: SIL 2/3 certification according to IEC 61508 for products like OPTIMASS 6400 and OPTIFLUX 4400.
- **Hazardous Areas**: Extensive certifications for explosive atmospheres, including ATEX, IECEx (international), FM (USA), CSA (Canada), KGS (Korea), NEPSI (China), EAC, and INMETRO.**Hazardous Areas**: Extensive certifications for explosive atmospheres, including ATEX, IECEx (international), FM (USA), CSA (Canada), KGS (Korea), NEPSI (China), EAC, and INMETRO.
- **Legal Metrology and Custody Transfer**: Compliance with various international metrology standards such as OIML R49, R117, MI-001, MI-005 (electromagnetic flowmeters), OIML R117, MI-005 (Coriolis flowmeters), AGA, ISO 17089-1, AGA 9, OIML R137 class 0.5, and MI-002 (ultrasonic flowmeters).**Legal Metrology and Custody Transfer**: Compliance with various international metrology standards such as OIML R49, R117, MI-001, MI-005 (electromagnetic flowmeters), OIML R117, MI-005 (Coriolis flowmeters), AGA, ISO 17089-1, AGA 9, OIML R137 class 0.5, and MI-002 (ultrasonic flowmeters).
- **Hygienic and Food Conformity**: FDA, EC1935/2004, 3A, and EHEDG certifications for products including OPTIMASS 7400, OPTIMASS 2400, and OPTITEMP TRA-C10.**Hygienic and Food Conformity**: FDA, EC1935/2004, 3A, and EHEDG certifications for products including OPTIMASS 7400, OPTIMASS 2400, and OPTITEMP TRA-C10.
- **Marine Equipment**: Certification by DNV and other member organizations of the International Association of Classification Societies for marine equipment manufacturing.**Marine Equipment**: Certification by DNV and other member organizations of the International Association of Classification Societies for marine equipment manufacturing.
- **Welding Quality**: ISO 3834-2 certification for welding quality management systems.**Welding Quality**: ISO 3834-2 certification for welding quality management systems.
- **Patented Technologies**: Patented titanium transducers in the OPTISONIC 7300. Development of Dynamic Gas-phase Compensation (DGC) patented technology for OPTIFLEX 7200 (in preparation).**Patented Technologies**: Patented titanium transducers in the OPTISONIC 7300. Development of Dynamic Gas-phase Compensation (DGC) patented technology for OPTIFLEX 7200 (in preparation).
- **Technical Strengths**: Entrained Gas Management (EGM™) technology for stable measurement of gas-entrained fluids. Virtual Reference Grounding method eliminating the need for grounding rings. Comprehensive diagnostic functions compliant with NAMUR NE 107 and automated partial proof testing capabilities.**Technical Strengths**: Entrained Gas Management (EGM™) technology for stable measurement of gas-entrained fluids. Virtual Reference Grounding method eliminating the need for grounding rings. Comprehensive diagnostic functions compliant with NAMUR NE 107 and automated partial proof testing capabilities.
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Ludwig-Krohne-Straße 5, 47058 Duisburg, Germany
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