Verified Nov 2026
Thermal & Fluid Systems
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Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen
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Since 1920
Kelvion is a Germany-based manufacturer of industrial heat exchangers and thermal management systems, including plate, shell-and-tube, finned-tube, and refrigeration heat exchangers. Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, the company employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people and reports revenue in the $1 to 5 billion band (estimated). It serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, renewable energy, industrial equipment, and consumer goods sectors. In August 2026, SLB agreed to acquire Kelvion, a deal reported by Reuters at $4.1 billion.
Kelvion at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1920
Headquarters
Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
3844
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
3844
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Germany · United Kingdom · Netherlands · India
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Kelvion.
What this tells a buyer
Kelvion was reported in October 2026 to have won an order worth about $800 million for a US data centre, according to Cooling Post.
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 45001 certifications and lists thermal management among its product areas.
SLB's planned acquisition of Kelvion, announced in August 2026, would extend SLB's data center infrastructure business.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
106 years in operation (founded 1920).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Kelvion is a Germany-based manufacturer of industrial heat exchangers and thermal management systems, including plate, shell-and-tube, finned-tube, and refrigeration heat exchangers. Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, the company employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people and reports revenue in the $1 to 5 billion band (estimated). It serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, renewable energy, industrial equipment, and consumer goods sectors. In August 2026, SLB agreed to acquire Kelvion, a deal reported by Reuters at $4.1 billion.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1920 |
Headquarters | Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Thermal & Fluid Systems |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Kelvion makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 45001 certifications and lists thermal management among its product areas.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Thermal Management (source: kelvion.com).
Certifications
Kelvion is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — linkedin.com
ISO 45001 — cloudfront.net
ISO 9001 — qdb.qa
Trade and customs footprint
Kelvion was reported in October 2026 to have won an order worth about $800 million for a US data centre, according to Cooling Post. US customs bill-of-lading records list 3844 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · United Kingdom · Netherlands · India.
Latest developments
2026-10-17 — Kelvion wins $800m US data centre order - Cooling Post (coolingpost.com)
2026-10-12 — Press releases | Kelvion (kelvion.com)
2026-10-12 — Another major milestone for Kelvion. | Kelvion (linkedin.com)
2026-08-31 — SLB to Acquire Kelvion, Expanding its Role Across Data Center Infrastructure | SLB (slb.com)
2026-08-31 — SLB expands data center business with $4.1 billion deal for Kelvion | Reuters (reuters.com)
2026-01-13 — Triton completes majority stake sale of Kelvion to Apollo Funds | Triton Partners (triton-partners.com)
Facilities
Kelvion is headquartered in Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen. Public sources also reference these locations:
Germany — triton-partners.com
Tartas, France — kelvion.com
Company details
SLB's planned acquisition of Kelvion, announced in August 2026, would extend SLB's data center infrastructure business. Kelvion was founded in 1920, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 106 years in operation (founded 1920). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Kelvion make?
Kelvion is a Germany-based manufacturer of industrial heat exchangers and thermal management systems, including plate, shell-and-tube, finned-tube, and refrigeration heat exchangers. Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, the company employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people and reports revenue in the $1 to 5 billion band (estimated). It serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, renewable energy, industrial equipment, and consumer goods sectors. In August 2026, SLB agreed to acquire Kelvion, a deal reported by Reuters at $4.1 billion.
Where is Kelvion headquartered?
Kelvion is headquartered in Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen (103 Meesmannstrasse, Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, 44807).
When was Kelvion founded?
Kelvion was founded in 1920.
How big is Kelvion?
Kelvion has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Kelvion hold?
Kelvion lists IATF 16949 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Kelvion import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 3844 inbound shipments for Kelvion, with top origins including Germany · United Kingdom · Netherlands · India.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+49 234 9800
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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