February 1, 2026 | Bad Urach, Germany |
Uraca GmbH & Co. KG, based in Bad Urach, Germany, has a rich history spanning over 130 years in the field of high-pressure technology. Founded in 1893 by Gustav Magenwirth and Friederich Krumm as a mechanical workshop, the company initially focused on manual press pumps around 1900 and transitioned to motor-driven pumps by 1910. Over the decades, Uraca evolved into a pioneer in motorized high-pressure pumps, celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2018 and establishing itself as a global leader with around 310 employees, including apprentices. Key milestones include expanding into international markets with subsidiaries and service centers, such as in Paris, Thailand, and Dubai, and acquiring various firms to bolster its high-pressure cleaning capabilities.
The company's product lines center on high-pressure plunger pumps and complete cleaning systems, designed for operating pressures up to 3,000 bar (43,500 psi) and driving powers up to 2,600 kW (3,500 HP). These include pump units for industrial applications in sectors like chemical, petrochemical, automotive, and oil, where they excel in tasks such as high-pressure cleaning, water jetting, and process fluid handling. Uraca's offerings emphasize precision, innovation, and durability, with products manufactured in Germany to ensure reliability in demanding environments. This focus has enabled Uraca to serve a wide array of industries, contributing to efficient and safe operations worldwide.
Since 1966, Uraca built a long-standing partnership with Chemac, Inc. to serve the North American Market. The cooperation has grown from one generation to the next and supports customers with parts, services and systems for all industrial applications. Uraca demands quality support and the mutual focus on quality has kept the partnership between the firms solid while providing customers with proven reliable equipment and 24/7 support.
