With a clear focus on expanding its product offerings in process instrumentation, KLINGER The Netherlands has acquired the Dutch manufacturer Hadro Techniek. Effective June 16, 2025, Hadro becomes part of the KLINGER Group, adding high-quality, certified level measurement devices to its instrumentation portfolio – a strategic step toward global growth and technical innovation.
Trusted Names
KLINGER, a globally respected name in industrial sealing and fluid control, takes another step toward consolidating expertise in level instrumentation by bringing Hadro Techniek under its roof. Founded in 1993, Hadro is renowned for designing and manufacturing tailor-made magnetic level indicators, serving both the industrial and maritime sectors with solutions that meet the highest international standards.
Strength in Specialization
The Hadro team, which works at the production site in Moordrecht only 20 kilometers from KLINGER The Netherlands, will remain with KLINGER The Netherlands, ensuring continuity of service. Jasper Drost, the former owner of Hadro Techniek, will stay on as a consultant and work closely with Ton van Erkelens, Managing Director at KLINGER The Netherlands, and Gijs de Bakker, Project Manager Fluid Control & Steam Solutions at KLINGER The Netherlands. This setup guarantees technical continuity and ensures the seamless integration of Hadro into the KLINGER Group.
“We see Hadro as a perfect strategic fit. Their products, quality standards, and commitment to customer solutions align perfectly with KLINGER values”.
Ton van Erkelens, Managing Director of KLINGER The Netherlands
With certifications such as PED, ATEX / IECEx, and maritime approvals including Lloyd’s Register and Bureau Veritas, Hadro has earned a strong position in the highly specialized magnetic level gauge market. The acquisition enables KLINGER to further strengthen its level gauge business and make it directly accessible to all companies within the KLINGER Group.
Complementary to KLINGER’s legacy
As the inventor of the glass reflex level gauge in 1891, KLINGER has long been associated with excellence in visual level indication. Now, with Hadro joining the KLINGER family, the Group is poised to strengthen and expand its instrumentation portfolio with a long-term vision.
“By joining KLINGER The Netherlands, we secure the expertise of our company while opening up exciting new possibilities for innovation and growth on an international scale”.
Jasper Drost, former owner of Hadro Techniek
Fact box
New at KLINGER The Netherlands
Advanced Magnetic Level Gauges
- Coated versions: E-CTFE, PFA, ETFA
- Special materials: plastic, Monel, Hastelloy, titanium, 6Mo
- Options with a steam jacket
- Certificates available: PED, ATEX / IECEx, Lloyd’s Register, Bureau Veritas
Value for the Group
The acquisition opens up new opportunities for all KLINGER subsidiaries by providing direct access to high-performance, tailor-made level indicators and engineering expertise. Hadro’s experienced team and extensive technical knowledge allow KLINGER to better support customers in applications where safety, customization, and certification are paramount. “It’s a win-win situation. The acquisition of Hadro sets the stage for further advancements in the KLINGER instrumentation portfolio,” shares Daniel Schibli, CEO of the KLINGER Group. With shared values and a focus on quality as well as the benefits of local production, the collaboration will not only support existing customers but also unlock new markets across the globe.
