Vexve

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Industrial valve solutions
• District energy valves
• Flow control equipment
• Petrochemical valve manufacturing
• HVAC hydronic systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Santamala

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. 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

Core 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

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BROEN A/ScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026BROEN 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

Direct 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

• Xx.com/vexvevalves
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vexve-oy

Compliance24 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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