Vexve
Vexve Group Oy is a Finland-based industrial manufacturer of mission-critical valves and flow-control solutions for energy infrastructure and energy-intensive industries, operating across district energy, HVAC, marine, gas & hydrogen, power, iron & steel, and petrochemical end-markets via the Vexve, Armatury, ZMK, Frese and BROEN brands.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1940
- HeadquartersSantamala, Finland
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Vexve does
Vexve Group Oy is a Finland-headquartered (Sastamala) industrial manufacturer of mission-critical valve and flow-control solutions, with stated 2025 revenue of €285 million and approximately 1,500 employees across production facilities in Finland, Czechia, Denmark, Germany, Poland, the United States, and China. The company operates a multi-brand portfolio — Vexve (district energy), Vexve Armatury (gas & hydrogen, power, iron & steel), Vexve ZMK (petrochemical/refinery) and Frese (HVAC and marine hydronic systems) — and most recently added BROEN A/S through an acquisition completed in March 2026, broadening its flow-control coverage into Denmark-based valve manufacturing.
The product portfolio spans steel and stainless steel ball valves, butterfly valves, balancing valves, underground valves, trunnion-mounted ball valves, gas ball valves, branching and condensate valves, plus a complementary smart-monitoring stack including Hydrox hydraulic actuators/control units and the iSENSE network monitoring system. Technology differentiation rests on application-specific engineering for high-pressure, high-temperature and hydrogen-compatible service, supported by deep certifications (ISO 9001/14001/45001, API 6D, PED Module H, TÜV AGFW, SIL, Fire Safe, DVGW) and EPDs validated under ISO 14025/EN 15804. Smart monitoring is positioned as a digital overlay rather than a standalone AI product.
Vexve is privately held by DevCo Partners, a Nordic long-term investor, with Pantheon Ventures also disclosed as an investor. The commercial model is direct sales-led through 10 regional offices across Europe, North America and Asia (Finland, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, UK, Canada, Singapore, China), serving seven primary verticals: District Energy, Buildings & Industry, Marine & Offshore, Gas & Hydrogen, Power, Iron & Steel, and Petrochemical. Pricing is quote-based on custom specifications rather than list price, and revenue is generated through hardware sales of valves plus related engineering, installation, commissioning and maintenance services.
Vexve firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Vexve
- Legal name
- Vexve Group Oy
- Website
- https://vexve.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1940
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Vexve Group Oy is a Finland-based industrial manufacturer of mission-critical valves and flow-control solutions for energy infrastructure and energy-intensive industries, operating across district energy, HVAC, marine, gas & hydrogen, power, iron & steel, and petrochemical end-markets via the Vexve, Armatury, ZMK, Frese and BROEN brands.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Vexve industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Valve Solutions
- NAICS
- Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291)
- SIC
- Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Valves & Cartridge Valves (Directional, Pressure, Flow Control) (IMAHAGAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Plumbing Valves & Controls (Shutoff, Mixing, Backflow) (IMADALAB), Valve Sites, Drip Pots & Appurtenances (EUAJABAF), Sensors & Feedback Devices (Pressure, Flow, Position, Encoders, Transducers) (IMAHAGAK)
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Where Vexve is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Santamala
- HQ country
- Finland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices10 records
Markets served
Vexve business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Industrial valve sales: Sale of mission-critical valves and flow control solutions for energy infrastructure and industrial applications. The company manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of valves including ball valves, butterfly valves, balancing valves, and specialized valves for district energy, HVAC, marine, gas, power, iron & steel, and petrochemical applications. Revenue is generated through direct sales to industrial customers worldwide.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Vexve product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Vexve manufactures and sells mission-critical industrial valves and flow control solutions for energy infrastructure and energy-intensive industries. The product portfolio includes ball valves, butterfly valves, balancing valves, underground valves, gas valves, and specialized valves for district energy, HVAC, marine, gas, hydrogen, power, iron & steel, and petrochemical applications. The company also provides smart monitoring and control systems (iSENSE, Hydrox) for underground district energy networks.
Product overview
Vexve is the leading European provider of mission-critical valve solutions for the energy infrastructure and selected energy-intensive industries. The company operates as a multi-brand portfolio: Vexve (core brand for District Energy), Vexve Armatury (for Gas & Hydrogen, Power, and Iron & Steel), Vexve ZMK (for Petrochemical), and Frese (for Hydronic/HVAC systems). The product offering spans a comprehensive range of industrial valves including steel ball valves, stainless steel ball valves (expanded to DN300), balancing valves, butterfly valves, underground ball valves, trunnion mounted ball valves, gas ball valves, branching valves, and condensate valves. These are complemented by smart control and monitoring solutions including Hydrox hydraulic actuators/control units and iSENSE network monitoring systems, plus temperature control products (heating controllers, mixing valves, thermal loading products) and accessories (Plastic Chamber, T-key, Planet Gear). The portfolio is designed to serve district energy, buildings & industry, marine & offshore, gas & hydrogen, power, iron & steel, and petrochemical sectors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Vexve: Product brand for the District Energy industry. Wide selection of valves covering needs of district heating and cooling networks, power plants, and larger building services. Also provides smart monitoring and control solutions for underground district energy networks.
- Vexve Armatury
- Vexve ZMK
- Frese
Products and services
- Steel Ball Valves Industrial steel ball valves designed for district energy applications, offered in various sizes and pressure ratings.
- Stainless Steel Ball Valves Stainless steel ball valves for demanding industrial applications, available in sizes up to DN 300.
- Butterfly Valves
- Balancing Valves
- Underground Ball Valves
- Trunnion Mounted Ball Valves
- Gas Ball Valves
- Branching Valves
- Condensate Ball Valves
- Vexve Armatury Specialized Valves (Gas & Hydrogen, Power, Iron & Steel)
- Vexve ZMK Tailor-Made Petrochemical and Refinery Valves
- Frese Hydronic HVAC and Marine Valves
- Hydrox Hydraulic Actuators and Control Units
- iSENSE Network Monitoring
Quantifiable outcome
- Supporting the green transition through products enabling low-carbon future
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Vexve
Customer profileSegments7 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Vexve technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Vexve partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- BROEN A/ScoreBROEN A/S, a leading Denmark-based valve manufacturer, became part of Vexve Group Oy in March 2026. The acquisition was completed as announced by Lincoln International in their M&A transaction coverage. The combined company provides customers with a broad product portfolio, improved delivery capability, and stronger technical support. BROEN operates from facilities in Denmark (Slagelse) and was previously a separate entity specializing in flow control solutions.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Vexve competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- IMI plc: UK-listed global engineering group focused on flow control solutions for industrial, energy, and HVAC markets. Directly comparable to Vexve's multi-segment valve portfolio across district energy, buildings, and process industries.
- KSB SE & Co. KGaA: German-based global manufacturer of pumps, valves, and related systems serving energy, water, mining, and process industries. Comparable European industrial flow-control OEM with similar customer base and certification requirements.
- Flowserve Corporation: US-listed supplier of pumps, valves, seals, and automation for oil & gas, power, chemical, and water industries. Closely comparable to Vexve's process-industry valve business, especially Vexve ZMK and Vexve Armatury.
- Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc: UK-listed thermal energy management and fluid handling specialist serving steam, HVAC, and process industries. Comparable to Vexve's district energy and hydronic (Frese) businesses with a similar European OEM profile.
- AVK Holding A/S: Denmark-headquartered manufacturer of valves and hydrants for water, gas, and fire protection. Closely comparable European valve peer with overlapping gas distribution and water network exposure.
- Crane Company (Crane Valve Group): US-listed diversified manufacturer including a valve group producing process and industrial valves for chemical, energy, and general industrial markets. Comparable process valve portfolio to Vexve Armatury and Vexve ZMK.
- Watts Water Technologies, Inc. US-listed manufacturer of water and HVAC products including valves, flow control, and drainage solutions. Comparable to Vexve's Frese brand hydronic balancing valves and building services segment.
- Velan Inc. Canada-based manufacturer of industrial valves for oil & gas, power, chemical, and pulp & paper. Comparable specialty industrial valve portfolio with similar emphasis on safety-critical applications.
- Mueller Industries, Inc. US-listed manufacturer of copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic products including valves for plumbing, HVAC, and gas distribution. Comparable to Vexve's HVAC, gas, and plumbing valve offerings.
Broad incumbents
- Pentair plc: US-listed water solutions company with significant flow and filtration product exposure across residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Broader incumbent with overlapping valve and flow control product lines serving water and HVAC.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Vexve social profiles
Digital presenceVexve compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance24 records
Vexve financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Vexve leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Vexve subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries8 records
Vexve funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors2 records
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Vexve M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Vexve
What does Vexve do?
Vexve manufactures and sells mission-critical industrial valves and flow control solutions for energy infrastructure and energy-intensive industries. The product portfolio includes ball valves, butterfly valves, balancing valves, underground valves, gas valves, and specialized valves for district energy, HVAC, marine, gas, hydrogen, power, iron & steel, and petrochemical applications. The company also provides smart monitoring and control systems (iSENSE, Hydrox) for underground district energy networks.
Is Vexve a public or private company?
Vexve is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Vexve founded?
Vexve was founded in 1940. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Vexve based?
Vexve is headquartered in Santamala, Finland, in the Europe region.
How does Vexve make money?
One revenue line is on record: industrial valve sales.
Who are Vexve's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are IMI plc, KSB SE & Co. KGaA, Flowserve Corporation, Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc, AVK Holding A/S, Crane Company (Crane Valve Group), Watts Water Technologies, Inc., Velan Inc. and Mueller Industries, Inc.. Pentair plc is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Vexve have an API?
No public API is recorded for Vexve.
What industry is Vexve in?
Vexve's product category is Industrial Valve Solutions. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAGAE, Valves & Cartridge Valves (Directional, Pressure, Flow Control), with a secondary code of IMADALAB, Plumbing Valves & Controls (Shutoff, Mixing, Backflow). Its NAICS code is 332911 and its SIC code is 3533.