RUD Ketten
Machinery ManufacturingBaden-württemberg, Germany51-200 Employees
RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG is a German machinery manufacturer focusing on chain systems and components for lifting, moving, pulling, driving, and conveying tasks. Founded in 1875 in Aalen by Carl Rieger and Friedrich Dietz, the business remains under the sole ownership of the Rieger family and centers its development and production in Aalen. Its portfolio includes modular lifting and handling chains, hoisting chain systems, and conveying systems, along with protective chains for snow, ice, and rugged terrain, tire protection chains, and related mounting and interior fittings under the Erlau brand. The group operates globally, with production and sales sites, and a presence in more than 120 countries. In 2023, it announced a North American sales and marketing partnership with Caldwell Group, illustrating ongoing expansion of its market reach.