Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems

What Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems does

Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems (IPS) is the integrated piping systems division of Aalberts N.V., a Dutch industrial conglomerate listed on Euronext Amsterdam. IPS engineers, manufactures and distributes fully integrated piping systems spanning four technology pillars — valve technology (Apollo, Pegler), connection technology (VSH press fittings, Shurjoint grooved couplings), piping technology (stainless steel and carbon tubes from 12mm to 108mm), and fastening technology (smart hangers and mounting rails). The portfolio is anchored by heritage brands Apollo (1928), Pegler (1890s), VSH (1930s) and Shurjoint (1974), with manufacturing in the United States (South Carolina, North Carolina), the United Kingdom (Doncaster) and the Netherlands, plus distribution centres including a BREEAM Very Good-rated facility in Zeewolde.

IPS sells to engineers, contractors and end-customers across eight named verticals — commercial buildings, industrial, datacentres, shipbuilding, fire protection, tunneling and mining, and residential — with applications covering distribution and control of liquids and gases for utilities, hydronic balancing, fire suppression, hydrogen distribution and direct-to-chip liquid cooling. Its go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales organised in four regional teams (Americas, EMEA, UK/Middle East, APAC) with a network of distribution partners such as Technische Unie; quote-based pricing is the norm. Revenue from this segment reached EUR 1,511 million in Aalberts N.V.'s 2021 interim results, with +20.1% organic growth, a +59% YoY orderbook, and a 14.9% EBITA margin.

The business differentiates on the claim of being the only true single-source complete integrated piping solution provider, reinforced by digital services such as the Aips Digital Design Service and the Aips Revit Plug-in (which exposes roughly 15,000 products inside Autodesk Revit and is reported to deliver up to 50% design-time savings), prefabrication services, on-site commissioning, and warranty offers of up to 10 years on flagship solutions. Approximately 3,500 mission-critical employees operate across 30 locations in 14 countries, serving reference customers in major infrastructure projects (Sydney Metro, Grand Avenue Los Angeles), hydrogen pilots (H2@Home at TU Delft) and large residential and commercial developments.

Name

Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems

Legal name

Aalberts integrated piping systems

Website

https://aalberts-ips.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems, a division of Aalberts N.V., designs, manufactures and distributes fully integrated piping systems (valves, connections, tubes, fastening) under heritage brands Apollo, Pegler, VSH and Shurjoint, serving commercial, industrial, datacentre, shipbuilding, fire protection, tunneling and residential customers across 14 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Piping Systems

NAICS

Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291), Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996), Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing (332913)

SIC

Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Mechanical Piping & Pipefitting (Process/Utility Piping, Supports, Valves) (EUAEAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plumbing Valves & Controls (Shutoff, Mixing, Backflow) (IMADALAB), Pipe Fittings, Couplings & Connectors (IMADALAD), Industrial/Process Piping & Mechanical Contracting (IMAFALAG), Pipes & Tubing (Metal, Plastic & Composite) (IMADALAC)

Keywords

• Integrated piping systems
• Industrial valve technology
• Press fitting connections
• Grooved mechanical couplings
• Flow control solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Hilversum

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Integrated Piping Systems and Products: Sale of complete integrated piping systems including valves, connections, tubes, fittings and fastening technology. Revenue of EUR 1,511 million reported in 2021 interim results with EBITA of EUR 226 million (14.9% margin)
2. Design Services: Digital design services supporting customers in designing optimal integrated piping systems using Aips Revit Plug-in and expert consultation
3. Prefab Services: Prefabrication services ensuring controlled installation conditions, less failure costs and less waste
4. Delivery Services: Network of distribution centres worldwide delivering products to right location at right time, including direct construction site delivery
5. On-site Services: Commissioning and system setup services for complex technical installations on construction sites

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems engineers and manufactures fully integrated piping systems for the distribution and control of liquids and gases. The portfolio spans four technology pillars — valve technology (Apollo, Pegler), connection technology (VSH, Shurjoint), piping technology (stainless steel and carbon tubes), and fastening technology (smart hangers) — sold under established brands to commercial, industrial, residential, data center, shipbuilding, fire protection, mining, and tunneling customers globally.

Product overview

Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems offers fully integrated piping systems in four technology areas: valve technology (Apollo, Pegler brands), connection technology (VSH, Shurjoint brands), piping technology (stainless steel and carbon tubes), and fastening technology. The portfolio includes products such as VSH XPress and VSH SudoPress press fittings, Apollo and Pegler valves, and the Pegler ProFlow PICV. Supporting services include the Aalberts IPS Revit Plug-in (a free BIM plugin with up to 15,000 products), Design Service, Prefab Services, Delivery Services, On-site Services, and Webinars. The company positions itself as the only single-source complete integrated piping solution provider, offering products for verticals including industrial, commercial, residential, fire protection, data centers, shipbuilding, tunneling, and mining.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VSH: Market leader in connection technology with press fittings including VSH XPress, VSH SudoPress, VSH PowerPress, and VSH MultiPress
• Shurjoint
• Apollo Valves
• Pegler
• Aips

Products and services

• VSH XPress Press fitting system used for connections and piping systems in residential, commercial, industrial, fire protection, and shipbuilding applications.
• VSH SudoPress Press fitting product line for connections and piping systems offering high-quality solutions for various building applications.
• VSH PowerPress Press fitting product line developed for power applications, currently sold in many countries worldwide.
• VSH MultiPress Press fitting system designed for drinking water and sanitary installations in residential and commercial buildings.
• VSH Super Piping system used in residential and commercial applications, including hydrogen-ready variants for sustainable energy installations.
• Shurjoint Grooved Couplings Mechanical piping components including grooved couplings for industrial, commercial, shipbuilding, tunneling, mining and fire protection applications; world leader in this category since 1974.
• Apollo Valves Commercial and industrial valve products with signature yellow handles, including ball valves, automation products, safety relief valves, backflow preventers, and plumbing/heating products, manufactured in North Carolina USA since 1928.
• Pegler Valves and Plumbing Products Advanced plumbing, heating and engineering products including the ProFlow valve line, established as a UK manufacturer since the 1890s.
• Apollo v-port Series Control Valve Control valve introduced in 2025 for precise flow control in power generation applications under the Apollo Valves brand.
• ProFlow PICV (Pressure Independent Control Valve) Pegler ProFlow pressure independent control valve that significantly lowers material and energy use, creating well-balanced systems and allowing 2°C lower average temperature with the same comfort.
• Pegler 1600 PICV Pressure Independent Control Valve developed by the IPS UK new product development team with added value design features.
• Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling Solutions for Data Centers Advanced liquid cooling solutions for high-density data center applications comprising dedicated valves, connections, filtration systems, and vacuum degassing technology for the plant-room-to-server-rack cooling chain.
• Aalberts IPS Revit Plug-in Free software plugin for Autodesk Revit providing access to up to 15,000 Aalberts products, with modeling tools that deliver up to 50% time savings and reduced errors in piping system design.
• Aips Digital Design Service Digital design support service providing advice on complete and tailored integrated piping solutions from project conception to installation and maintenance, integrated with the Aips Revit Plug-in.
• Prefab Services Prefabrication services that ensure controlled installation conditions, fewer failure costs, and reduced waste, requiring fewer assembly hands on site.
• Delivery Services Network of distribution centres worldwide equipped with state-of-the-art Warehouse Management Systems delivering products to the right location at the right time, including direct construction site delivery.
• On-site Services On-site commissioning and system setup services delivered by specially trained employees at construction sites for complex technical installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% time savings in Revit modeling with Aips Revit Plug-in
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Pan-Pacific MechanicalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalifornia-based constructor collaborated on $1 billion Grand Avenue Project in Los Angeles (Frank Gehry designed skyscraper complex). Pan-Pacific Mechanical chose Aalberts IPS Shurjoint solutions for the project due to 10-year warranty, price point, great service from employees, and distribution alignment in the marketplace. This represents a significant reference project for the company's presence in the US market.
• H2@Home ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium for hydrogen-powered home pilot project at TU Delft Campus (The Green Village). Aalberts integrated piping systems contributed VSH Super and VSH Xpress piping systems for the first hydrogen-powered home in the Netherlands. The company is also working on getting relevant product lines certified for hydrogen use. This partnership supports the company's contribution to energy transition.
• TBM KootmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirector-owner Misja Koot of TBM Koot chose Aalberts solutions for complete climate installation sustainability renovation of Avérotoren building in Leeuwarden. The project involved kilometres of piping completed in 6 months instead of 12 months using VSH XPress and VSH MultiPress systems. TBM Koot noted one-stop-shopping option and security of supply as key factors.
• Technische UniecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch technical wholesaler partnered for Avérotoren project with excellent interaction and logistics coordination. Delivered materials per floor according to plan to support the renovation project timeline.
• Sydney Metro Project PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative effort among Aalberts IPS sales team, engineering services, customer service, and distribution partner to supply grooved mechanical couplings, fittings, and thrust brackets for City and Southwest section's Fire Main piping system. Australia's biggest public transport project with combined projected cost of 38.2 billion AUD.
• Buchanan HartleymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsulting firm engaged Aalberts IPS UK for expert support during valve selection to maximize efficiency of hot water system for 100 Minories luxury hotel project in London. Technical team produced commissioning schedules and balancing specifications for the building requirements.
• University of TwenteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImportant university partner for recruiting and talent development. Aalberts trainees presented career opportunities to approximately 70 mechanical engineering students from study association Isaac Newton. The university is an important partner for Aalberts' graduate and trainee programmes.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Uponor: Uponor provides integrated piping systems for plumbing, heating, and cooling in residential and commercial buildings, with growing presence in data center and infrastructure segments. Direct overlap with Aalberts IPS in residential, commercial, and increasingly data center verticals.
• Victaulic: Victaulic is the global leader in grooved mechanical couplings and mechanical pipe joining systems, directly comparable to Aalberts IPS's Shurjoint brand. Both compete in the same mechanical piping specification channels across commercial, industrial, and shipbuilding verticals.
• Reliance Worldwide Corporation: RWC (SharkBite, SharkBite Plumbing) manufactures push-to-connect fittings, valves, and plumbing solutions for residential and commercial markets. Highly comparable to Aalberts IPS's VSH press fittings and Pegler plumbing brands in target customer and installation-efficiency value proposition.
• ASC Engineered Solutions: ASC Engineered Solutions (formerly Anvil/ASC) designs and manufactures pipe fittings, couplings, hangers, and supports for mechanical, industrial, and fire protection applications. Directly competes with Aalberts IPS in fabricated fittings and supports across commercial, industrial, and fire protection verticals.
• Georg Fischer (GF Piping Systems): Georg Fischer's Piping Systems division offers integrated plastic and metal piping solutions for industrial, utilities, and building services, directly overlapping with Aalberts IPS's integrated piping offering. Both target mission-critical distribution of liquids and gases globally with similar project-based go-to-market models.
• IBP Group (Conex Bänninger): IBP Group (Conex Bänninger, Velta) is a European manufacturer of push-fit, press, and compression fittings for plumbing, heating, and gas distribution. Direct overlap with Aalberts IPS's VSH press fittings portfolio in European residential and commercial channels.

Broad incumbents

• Crane Co. Crane Co.'s Crane ChemPharma & Energy and Crane Supply segments offer engineered process valves, commercial valves, and related fluid handling products. Overlaps with Aalberts IPS's valve technology portfolio but Crane operates as a much larger diversified industrial conglomerate.
• Mueller Industries: Mueller Industries manufactures copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic products including plumbing fittings, valves, and tubular products for plumbing, HVAC, and industrial markets. Overlaps with Aalberts IPS's tube and fittings portfolio in residential and commercial plumbing channels.
• Watts Water Technologies: Watts Water is a broader incumbent in water safety and conservation, offering valves, fittings, and flow control products across plumbing, HVAC, and water treatment. Comparable to Aalberts IPS in valve technology and commercial/residential plumbing but operates across a wider, more fragmented product portfolio.

Regional players

• Mueller Water Products: Mueller Water Products manufactures water infrastructure valves, hydrants, and pipe fittings primarily for North American municipal water and gas distribution. Comparable to Aalberts IPS's utility-facing valve and connection offering but geographically concentrated in the US.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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