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ARCA is a specialist in sophisticated industrial process control.
Our story began in 1917 with a groundbreaking innovation. The patented nozzle/flapper system changed the control of entire branches of industry at that time and was the spark for the founding of the company ARCA. Since then, outstanding engineering skills and pioneering spirit have been key strengths of our family-run company.
Our control technology is the reliable interface of your process and the heart of your production. At ARCA, we have been aware of this responsibility for over 100 years.
The ARCA understanding of processes has made us what we are today: A successful company at the centre of a strong international group of companies. A company that not only develops, sustainably produces and installs control valves and special valves for a wide variety of industries worldwide. Today, ARCA also offers comprehensive services for the safe and efficient control of your processes. From project consulting to maintenance to process optimisation.
C O N T R O L T H E F L O W
As in any world-class orchestra, a company depends on the good interaction of all employees as a team in order to achieve an excellent result. One blows vigorously into the horn at the right time, the other works constantly in the background with soft tones. Ultimately, no one can bring the piece to the stage in full maturity without the other. Our values at ARCA are based on this.
In detail, this means for all our employees worldwide:
RagnAR CArlstedt receives the original patent for the nozzle-flapper system in Sweden
Founding of the company and ARCA Regulator AG (Sweden) shares
Re-establishment of ARCA Regler GmbH in Tönisvorst by Dr. Ing. Ludwig Kaspers and Adolf Paulsen.
Move into some rooms of the former hotel “Zur Post” in Vorst
Start of production of controllers in the building’s dance hall
Construction of a factory hall for the production of controllers at the present address
Factory hall
Trade fair booth at the ACHEMA 1957 in Frankfurt
Opening of a branch factory in Strotzbüsch/Eifel
ARCA has been training apprentices since 1951. More than 330 apprentices in total to date
Dr. Ing. Rüdiger Kaspers takes over the management of the company from his father
International sales conference
Production of the 100,000th ARCA control valve
First joint venture “ARCA Control Ltd.” with Forbes Marshall in India
Second joint venture with SAM YANG Comprehensive Valve Co. Ltd. in South Korea
Start of activities in China with a trade fair visit (AchemAsia) and subsequent joint ventures
Continuation of von Rohr Armaturen AG in Switzerland and von Rohr ARCA BV in the Netherlands for the production of control valves for the chemical industry
Fountain sculpture “Give and Take” by the artist Loni Kreuder on the occasion of the 90th birthday of Dr. Ludwig Kaspers
Founding of ARCA Valvulas S.A. de C.C. (Mexiko)
FELUWA Pumpen GmbH (Mürlenbach), manufacturer of high-quality pumps for conveying media rich in solids, joins the ARCA Flow Group
WEKA AG (Switzerland), manufacturer of cryogenic valves and level measurement technology, joins the ARCA Flow Group
ARTES Valve + Service GmbH in Berlin joins the ARCA Flow Group
Expansion of the product portfolio to include injection coolers and control ball valves
Launch of the joint venture Guangzhou ARCA Valve Ltd. in the People’s Republic of China
The newly built Research and Innovation Centre embodies our innovative spirit and ARCA’s “flow” promise
Founding of the US subsidiary ARCA Flow Controls, LLC based in Houston/Texas
100 years of ARCA patent
Since its foundation more than 100 years ago, ARCA Regler GmbH has developed from a family business into an internationally active group of companies with more than 500 employees. Today, the ARCA Flow Group sees itself as a technological market leader in industrial process control.
At the heart of the group is our owner-managed company ARCA in the midst of four strong process specialists, all of whom have one promise: to guarantee the right “flow” of your process through safety and efficiency.
We at ARCA Flow Group control, pump and measure everything that can be made to flow. Our consulting expertise and in-depth knowledge of the right design in each of the special disciplines is therefore our strength. So, regard our solutions as the heart of your process.
Specialist in high-quality pumps for conveying aggressive, abrasive and solids-laden media – safe, efficient and environmentally friendly.
Specialist in the development and manufacture of cryogenic components, special valves as well as for level measurement technology using the float principle with Swiss precision.
Swiss specialist manufacturer of precise valves and actuators for the selected process industry with a further location in the Netherlands.
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Specialist manufacturer of customer-specific, precise and sturdy control valves for many branches of industry as well as for manufacturer-independent servicing of valves of any design.
Project cooperations
A pioneering spirit and drive for technological development have been ARCA traits since its foundation. In order to expand our technological market leadership, we cooperate with research institutions, institutes and companies.
Cooperation with universities & institutes
Knowledge creates the future. In partnership and close exchange with teachers and students, our cooperation with universities and institutes creates new insights that initiate new control solutions that develop new markets.
Memberships
ARCA’s memberships of boards, committees and associations serve to increase and share our knowledge. In addition, industry-specific problems are discussed and dealt with within the framework of research projects, and interests are represented. For ARCA, always in the spirit of our “control the flow” principle.
The founder patent of RagnAR CArlstedt (Sweden) from 1917 represented a revolution. The invention of pneumatic control technology for pressure, level and temperature established itself quickly and internationally and laid the foundation for our current company.
European patent EP 0 607 621
European patent EP 0 604 835
European patent EP 0 742 398
European patent EP 0 882 916
German Patent P 44 06 815
German patent P 42 39 432 ARCAplug
German Patent P 91 06 924
German Patent P 82 19 925
German patent P 32 26 453
Design patent DM/091 921 Control valve housing
Customer proximity is particularly close to ARCA’s heart. Therefore, it was obvious at an early stage to look for internationally competent local partners. Our first joint ventures in India and South Korea are an example of this. Here we have concentrated knowledge of control technology, which is familiar with the specific requirements in the region, and can demonstrate more than 30 years of experience.
A subsidiary in Switzerland, as well as later joint ventures in the USA and the People’s Republic of China underline ARCA’s internationality.
In addition, a close-knit sales and service network »around the globe« is available to our customers and completes our global product range.
EcoVadis Award 2024
ARCA was awarded the bronze medal in the Corporate Social Responsibility category for its commitment to sustainability.
Seal of quality “Innovative through research” 2022/2023 of the “Stifterverband”
With this award, the association honours researching companies for the special responsibility they assume for the state and society.
Entrepreneur of the Year 2010
Dr. Rüdiger Kaspers, Managing Director in the second generation, became a finalist in the final round as “Entrepreneur of the Year 2010” (EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Germany).
Axia Award
In 2009, ARCA was nominated as a sustainably successful medium-sized company. The award is presented annually by Deloitte, WirtschaftsWoche and the BDI. (Since 2018, the award has been presented under the name “Best Managed Companies Award”). https://award.wiwo.de/axia-best-managed/
Grand Prix of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Finalist in the Grand Prix of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises 2008, as one of five companies from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
TOP JOB Seal
We received the seal in 2004 for our commitment to a healthy and thus efficient workplace culture in medium-sized companies.
TOP 100 Innovation Award
In 2001, ARCA received this TOP 100 award as one of the most innovative medium-sized companies. The award is regarded as a benchmark for innovation management in Germany.
Industry Forum Design Award
The iF Award was presented to us in 1996 for outstanding achievements in the field of design and product design of our BIOVENT® hygienic control valve.
Lexicon World Market Leader
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