Verified Nov 2026
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Aalen, Baden-Wuerttemberg
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Since 1875
RUD Ketten, formally Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG, manufactures round steel chains, lifting and lashing equipment, conveyor and drive systems, and tire protection chains. The company is headquartered in Aalen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, and was founded in 1875. It employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people, with an estimated revenue band of $250 to $500 million, and is a family-owned business. Its products serve automotive, construction, military-defense, and industrial equipment customers. In 2026, press reports described photovoltaic installations planned at its Unterkochen site to reduce energy costs.
RUD Ketten at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1875
Headquarters
Aalen, Baden-Wuerttemberg
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
5
Industries
Automotive
Construction
Military & Defense
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
5
Named foreign suppliers
3
Top origins
Germany · Mexico
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from RUD Ketten.
What this tells a buyer
The record contains no customs or trade shipment data for RUD Ketten, so its trade footprint cannot be confirmed from the available information.
The company lists machining, steel processing, assembly, and coating among its capabilities, and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certifications.
RUD Ketten is family-owned, operates facilities in Aalen, Germany, and serves automotive, construction, and military-defense industries.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
151 years in operation (founded 1875).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
RUD Ketten, formally Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG, manufactures round steel chains, lifting and lashing equipment, conveyor and drive systems, and tire protection chains. The company is headquartered in Aalen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, and was founded in 1875. It employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people, with an estimated revenue band of $250 to $500 million, and is a family-owned business. Its products serve automotive, construction, military-defense, and industrial equipment customers. In 2026, press reports described photovoltaic installations planned at its Unterkochen site to reduce energy costs.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1875 |
Headquarters | Aalen, Baden-Wuerttemberg |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What RUD Ketten makes
The company lists machining, steel processing, assembly, and coating among its capabilities, and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Machining, Steel, Assembly, Coating (source: rud.com).
Certifications
RUD Ketten is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Trade and customs footprint
The record contains no customs or trade shipment data for RUD Ketten, so its trade footprint cannot be confirmed from the available information. US customs bill-of-lading records list 5 inbound shipments across 3 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Mexico.
Latest developments
2026-09-30 — 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗶𝗮 | RUD Ketten (linkedin.com)
2026-09-07 — RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz Pressroom | RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz Pressroom (pressroom-rbt.com)
2026-08-27 — News & Media | RUD (rud.com)
2026-07-01 — Freiflächen-Photovoltaikanlagen bei RUD Ketten senken Energiekosten (schwaebische-post.de)
2026-06-27 — Photovoltaik-Ausbau bei RUD Ketten Unterkochen geplant (schwaebische-post.de)
2025-05-08 — ♻️ RUD yeni standartlar belirliyor – Dünyanın ilk karbon nötr yük kaldırma ekipmanı üretim tesisi açıldı. 💚 💚 💚 (linkedin.com)
Facilities
RUD Ketten is headquartered in Aalen, Baden-Wuerttemberg. Public sources also reference these locations:
Aalen, Germany — ship-technology.com
Company details
RUD Ketten is family-owned, operates facilities in Aalen, Germany, and serves automotive, construction, and military-defense industries. RUD Ketten was founded in 1875, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Aalen, Baden-Wuerttemberg. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 151 years in operation (founded 1875). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does RUD Ketten do?
RUD Ketten, formally Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG, manufactures round steel chains, lifting and lashing equipment, conveyor and drive systems, and tire protection chains. The company is headquartered in Aalen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, and was founded in 1875. It employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people, with an estimated revenue band of $250 to $500 million, and is a family-owned business. Its products serve automotive, construction, military-defense, and industrial equipment customers. In 2026, press reports described photovoltaic installations planned at its Unterkochen site to reduce energy costs.
Where is RUD Ketten headquartered?
RUD Ketten is headquartered in Aalen, Baden-Wuerttemberg (Friedensinsel, Aalen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, 73432).
When was RUD Ketten founded?
RUD Ketten was founded in 1875.
How big is RUD Ketten?
RUD Ketten has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does RUD Ketten hold?
RUD Ketten lists ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does RUD Ketten import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 5 inbound shipments for RUD Ketten, with top origins including Germany · Mexico.
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Location & contact
Phone
+49 441 392209209
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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