RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG

With RUD neXera, the wind industry lifts faster, safer and more efficiently. The innovative hoist for wind turbines reduces service times, minimises downtime & increases occupational safety.

RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH & Co. KG is a globally leading family-owned company headquartered in Aalen-Unterkochen, Germany. Since its foundation in 1875, RUD has stood for outstanding quality, innovation, and engineering excellence. With more than 1,700 employees, production and sales locations across several continents, and customers in over 120 countries, RUD develops and manufactures advanced solutions for lifting, conveying, driving, lashing, and securing loads.

What began with the development of the round steel chain has evolved into a globally successful technology company with exceptional manufacturing depth and extensive expertise across a wide range of industrial applications. RUD combines steel with passion and innovation, creating not only products but intelligent solutions that make processes safer, more efficient, and more economical.

The company’s innovative strength is particularly evident in the continuous advancement of its lifting, conveying, and drive technologies. For the wind industry, RUD provides modern solutions that optimize maintenance and service operations, enhance workplace safety, and increase turbine availability. With the new RUD neXera hoist, the company is setting new benchmarks in speed, efficiency, and safety for material handling in wind turbines.

Beyond economic success, RUD is committed to taking responsibility for its employees, partners, and the environment. Sustainability, long-term thinking, and resource-efficient manufacturing have been integral parts of the company’s philosophy for decades. In this way, RUD actively shapes the future of industry – innovatively, responsibly, and globally connected.