A workday with a special focus on health and prevention.
On May 8, 2026, the AOK Health Mobile visited Universal Hydraulik, staying on-site from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Our employees were able to take advantage of various health services directly on-site and obtain information on important topics related to preventive care and well-being.

For us, initiatives such as this constitute an essential component of a modern and responsible work environment.

Many thanks to the AOK team for their excellent cooperation, as well as to all the colleagues who took advantage of this offering.

IFAT Worldwide 2026 in Munich has once again demonstrated the dynamic pace at which environmental technologies are evolving.

From water treatment and recycling to new concepts in the circular economy:
The industry is working intensively on solutions aimed at greater efficiency, resource conservation, and sustainable processes.

For us, the conversations held on-site were particularly valuable.

Direct dialogue with companies, partners, and end-users often provides the best impetus for the further development of our own systems in the fields of cooling and hydraulics technology.

Our colleagues Matthias Pabst, Andreas Krug, and Sebastian Schupp gathered many fascinating insights and gained fresh perspectives.

Many thanks to everyone we spoke with for the open and constructive exchange.

We look forward to incorporating the ideas and perspectives we gained into our future projects.

Our colleague Mario Brumm attended Heat Exchanger World Europe 2026 in Rotterdam on Wednesday.

While on-site, he gained a concise overview of current developments in the field of heat exchangers and engaged in discussions with various companies and industry peers.

His key takeaways:
Energy efficiency remains a central theme.
Customized solutions are playing an increasingly significant role.
Face-to-face interaction remains vital.

Such insights help us to better contextualize current market requirements.

Many thanks to Mario for his efforts.

Founded in Frankfurt in 1983, the former Racine team grew rapidly and gradually developed Universal Hydraulik GmbH into an independent company.

In 1984, the company secured the Bosch distributorship for Hesse, followed by the Racine distributorship for Europe in 1985. This laid the foundation for high-quality products combined with technical expertise.

In 1992 and 1993, the distribution of various heat exchanger manufacturers (Thermal Transfer, Nissens, Thermowave, and WTT) added further products requiring explanation. This established the foundation for the company's expertise in thermodynamics.

In 1993, the company moved into its first company-owned building in Neu-Anspach.

Production capacity was expanded in 1996.

In 1999, additional infrastructure was created with the construction of another warehouse.

During this phase, the company's direction became clear. What began as a trading company evolved into a business with its own technical expertise and increasing vertical integration.

The foundation for everything that followed.

Today we introduce Alberto Zenebre from our sales team.

He brings many years of experience in heat exchanger technology, including production, work preparation, and technical customer support. This combination makes him a strong contact person for our customers when it comes to practical and technically sound solutions.

Bare Tube Heat Exchangers or hybrid coolers: Which solution is the right choice today?

For a century, smooth-tube heat exchangers have stood for robust and reliable cooling. They remain a proven solution, especially for highly contaminated media and demanding operating conditions.

However, with increasing demands on efficiency, installation space, and power density, hybrid coolers are gaining in importance.

Thanks to their larger heat transfer surface, they enable high performance with a compact design, thus contributing to efficient system design.

In practice, hybrid coolers offer clear advantages in many applications, while smooth-tube coolers continue to be used where maximum robustness is crucial.

Universal Hydraulik develops and manufactures both technologies and supports you in selecting the optimal solution for every application.