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.
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History
ARCA FLOW GROUP – THE HEART OF YOUR PROCESS
ARCA cooperations & networks
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.
ARCA International
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.
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EcoVadis Award 2026
ARCA received the COMMITTED award in the Corporate Social Responsibility category for its commitment to sustainability.
"Innovative through research" 2023/2024 of the "Stifterverband"
Innovative through research: ARCA is certified for its engagement in research and development by the Stifterverband (FuE 2023). 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
ARCA can also be found here: · Lexicon of German Family Businesses · Machines Made in Germany · German Brand Lexicon · German Standards/World Market Leaders All titles are published by Florian Langenscheidt and the ZEIT publishing group.
