Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Bremen, Bremen
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Since 1902
GESTRA is a German manufacturer of valves, control systems, and industrial electronics for steam, condensate, and process fluid applications, headquartered in Bremen and founded in 1902. It employs an estimated 200 to 500 people and is a subsidiary of Spirax Sarco, which it joined in 2017. Its products serve chemical processing, power generation, oil and gas, marine shipping, and pulp and paper industries. In 2026 the company was welcomed as a partner in the Tomlinson Energy Service portfolio of global partners.
Gestra at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
1902
Headquarters
Bremen, Bremen
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
130
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Consumer Goods
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
130
Named foreign suppliers
6
Top origins
Germany · India · United States of America
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Gestra.
What this tells a buyer
The most recent reported development is a 2026 announcement by Tomlinson Energy Service that GESTRA had joined its portfolio of global partners, following a November 2025 report by Weser-Kurier that staff at the Bremen site would not face layoffs.
The company's product range includes check valves, control valves, steam traps, and industrial electronics, and it holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.
GESTRA is a subsidiary of Spirax Sarco, with an estimated annual revenue band of $100 to 250 million.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
124 years in operation (founded 1902).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
GESTRA is a German manufacturer of valves, control systems, and industrial electronics for steam, condensate, and process fluid applications, headquartered in Bremen and founded in 1902. It employs an estimated 200 to 500 people and is a subsidiary of Spirax Sarco, which it joined in 2017. Its products serve chemical processing, power generation, oil and gas, marine shipping, and pulp and paper industries. In 2026 the company was welcomed as a partner in the Tomlinson Energy Service portfolio of global partners.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1902 |
Headquarters | Bremen, Bremen |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What Gestra makes
The company's product range includes check valves, control valves, steam traps, and industrial electronics, and it holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Welding, Valve, Emissions (source: gestra.com).
Certifications
Gestra is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — gestra.com
ISO 9001 — gestra.com
Trade and customs footprint
The most recent reported development is a 2026 announcement by Tomlinson Energy Service that GESTRA had joined its portfolio of global partners, following a November 2025 report by Weser-Kurier that staff at the Bremen site would not face layoffs. US customs bill-of-lading records list 130 inbound shipments across 6 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · India · United States of America.
Latest developments
2026-09-22 — GESTRA Completes Soil Borings For WalCoMet Project (civiciq.com)
2026-03-03 — We’re pleased to welcome GESTRA, a globally recognised specialist in steam and condensate management technologies, to the Tomlinson Energy Service portfolio of trusted global partners. (linkedin.com)
2026-01-28 — Gestra außer Gefahr: Wie der Konzernchef die Umzugspläne sieht (weser-kurier.de)
2025-11-05 — Zukunft für Bremer Gestra: "Das ist schon außergewöhnlich" (weser-kurier.de)
2025-11-04 — Bremer Gestra-Mitarbeiter atmen auf: Keine Entlassungen (weser-kurier.de)
2025-05-21 — Launching SteamVolt™, Cochran’s EB90 Medium Voltage Electric Boiler | Gestra UK (linkedin.com)
Facilities
Gestra is headquartered in Bremen, Bremen. Public sources also reference these locations:
Germany — gestra.com
Company details
GESTRA is a subsidiary of Spirax Sarco, with an estimated annual revenue band of $100 to 250 million. Gestra was founded in 1902, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Bremen, Bremen. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 124 years in operation (founded 1902). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Gestra make?
GESTRA is a German manufacturer of valves, control systems, and industrial electronics for steam, condensate, and process fluid applications, headquartered in Bremen and founded in 1902. It employs an estimated 200 to 500 people and is a subsidiary of Spirax Sarco, which it joined in 2017. Its products serve chemical processing, power generation, oil and gas, marine shipping, and pulp and paper industries. In 2026 the company was welcomed as a partner in the Tomlinson Energy Service portfolio of global partners.
Where is Gestra headquartered?
Gestra is headquartered in Bremen, Bremen (77 Muenchener Strasse, Bremen, Bremen, 28215).
When was Gestra founded?
Gestra was founded in 1902.
How big is Gestra?
Gestra has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
What certifications does Gestra hold?
Gestra lists ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Gestra import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 130 inbound shipments for Gestra, with top origins including Germany · India · United States of America.
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