AMPO
AMPO is a Spanish worker cooperative manufacturing severe service industrial valves (ball, check, subsea, HIPPS, hydrogen, carbon capture) and integrated smart solutions for global energy, chemical, mining, and power customers, operating in 60+ countries with manufacturing in Spain, India, Saudi Arabia, and Kazakhstan.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1964
- HeadquartersIdiazábal, Spain
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What AMPO does
AMPO SOCIEDAD COOPERATIVA is a Spanish worker cooperative founded in 1964 and headquartered in Idiazábal, Gipuzkoa, that designs and manufactures highly engineered severe service industrial valves for the global energy sector. The company's core product line, AMPO POYAM VALVES, encompasses ball, check, gate, globe, and subsea valves engineered for extreme operating conditions spanning cryogenic temperatures (-196°C) to extreme heat (+500°C), pressures exceeding 600 bar, and corrosive environments, including a world-first ultra-deep subsea deployment at 6,000 meters with JAMSTEC. The portfolio is extended by three complementary business lines: ISS (Integrated Smart Solutions for valve actuation control, monitoring, and solid-state hydrogen storage), AMPO SERVICE (MRO, field engineering, spare parts, training, and predictive/preventive maintenance), and AMPO FOUNDRY & FORGINGS (in-house cast and forged steel components with 1,110 tonnes/month capacity across four production lines). Vertical integration from proprietary alloys and casting through fully machined and assembly-ready components is a defining feature of the technology stack.
AMPO serves enterprise customers across the energy (oil & gas, LNG, hydrogen, carbon capture), chemical/petrochemical, mining (including deep-sea), and power generation verticals, with named engagements including Karachaganak Petroleum Operating (KPO), QatarEnergy (NFPS offshore), BP (Tangguh LNG), Chevron (Gorgon CCS), 1PointFive/Worley (DAC-1), and JAMSTEC/NuStar (deep-sea rare earth extraction). The company distributes through a direct enterprise field sales model anchored by manufacturing and service centers in Spain (HQ), India (Coimbatore, operational since 2008 with a 15,000 sqm factory expanded in 2017), Saudi Arabia (Dammam, ARAMCO-approved, 5,000 sqm), and Kazakhstan (Atyrau, Caspian Sea region), with an additional Switzerland office supporting hydrogen initiatives and active presence in 60+ countries. Monetization is primarily through hardware sales of engineered valves and cast/forged components, supplemented by professional services revenue from MRO, field engineering, and integrated turn-key system solutions; product pricing is not publicly disclosed.
AMPO firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AMPO
- Legal name
- AMPO SOCIEDAD COOPERATIVA
- Website
- https://ampo.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1964
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- AMPO is a Spanish worker cooperative manufacturing severe service industrial valves (ball, check, subsea, HIPPS, hydrogen, carbon capture) and integrated smart solutions for global energy, chemical, mining, and power customers, operating in 60+ countries with manufacturing in Spain, India, Saudi Arabia, and Kazakhstan.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AMPO industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Valve Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291), Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)
- SIC
- Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Valves & Cartridge Valves (Directional, Pressure, Flow Control) (IMAHAGAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Seals, Valves & Auxiliary Components (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAH), Pumps & Plumbing Pump Accessories (Sump, Sewage, Booster) (IMADALAL), Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)
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Where AMPO is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Idiazábal
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
AMPO business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- AMPO POYAM VALVES: Sale of highly engineered industrial valves (ball valves, check valves, gate valves, globe valves, subsea valves, HIPPS valves) for severe service applications across energy, chemical, mining, and power industries. Valves are designed and manufactured in-house with complete quality control.
- AMPO Foundry & Forgings: Manufacturing and sale of cast and forged steel and special material components, fully machined and assembly-ready, for capital goods in diverse sectors globally. Four production lines including sand casting, ceramic casting, centrifugal casting, and SCC.
- AMPO SERVICE: Comprehensive after-sales services including MRO services, tailored engineering solutions, spare parts, field engineering services, training services, preventive and predictive maintenance, and repair and maintenance centers worldwide.
- ISS by AMPO POYAM VALVES: Integrated Smart Solutions including system integration and tailored turn-key projects, valve actuation control systems, monitoring solutions, and solid-state hydrogen storage solutions, combining hardware and engineering services.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels8 records
AMPO product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AMPO designs, manufactures, and services highly engineered industrial valves for severe service applications across the energy, chemical/petrochemical, mining, and power sectors. Its portfolio spans ball, check, gate, globe, subsea, HIPPS, hydrogen, and carbon capture valves, all engineered for extreme conditions from -196°C to +500°C, pressures exceeding 600 bar, and ultra-deep subsea (6,000 m). The offering is delivered through four business lines: AMPO POYAM VALVES (core valve line), ISS (Integrated Smart Solutions for actuation, monitoring, and integration), AMPO SERVICE (MRO, field engineering, training, spares), and AMPO FOUNDRY & FORGINGS (cast and forged steel components).
Product overview
AMPO is a cooperative company that provides highly engineered fluid handling solutions for severe service applications. The product portfolio centers on AMPO POYAM VALVES as the core product line, complemented by ISS (Integrated Smart Solutions) for intelligent valve systems with monitoring and control capabilities, AMPO SERVICE for comprehensive maintenance and support, and AMPO FOUNDRY & FORGINGS for in-house manufacturing of valve components. The company serves the energy (including low carbon/hydrogen/carbon capture), chemical/petrochemical, mining, and power generation industries with valves designed to operate in extreme conditions from -196°C to +500°C. Manufacturing facilities are located in Spain (headquarters), India, Saudi Arabia, and Kazakhstan.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- AMPO POYAM VALVES Core severe service industrial valve product line covering ball, check, gate, globe, subsea, and HIPPS valves designed for extreme conditions (-196°C to +500°C, >600 bar, 6,000 m subsea) and supplied into energy, chemical/petrochemical, mining, and power industries. Manufactured in-house under full quality control at facilities in Spain, India, Saudi Arabia, and Kazakhstan.
- ISS by AMPO POYAM VALVES (Integrated Smart Solutions) Intelligent valve solutions combining system integration, tailored turn-key projects, valve actuation control systems, monitoring solutions, and solid-state hydrogen storage solutions for severe service applications.
- AMPO SERVICE Comprehensive after-sales services for severe service valves including MRO, tailored engineering solutions, spare parts, field engineering, training, preventive and predictive maintenance, and global repair and maintenance centers.
- AMPO FOUNDRY & FORGINGS Manufacturing and supply of cast and forged steel and special material components, fully machined and assembly-ready, with four production lines (sand molding, ceramic molding, centrifugal casting, and SCC) at 1,110 tonnes/month capacity. Serves AMPO's own valve production and external capital goods customers worldwide.
Quantifiable outcome
- World's first test of deep-sea mining valves at 6,000-meter depth, as confirmed by JAMSTEC
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use AMPO
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
AMPO technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability2 records
Feature10 records
AMPO partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- Eusko Jaurlaritzako Hazitek Programme (WH2YTE and AMPO-CFP)coreAMPO received funding from the Basque Government's Hazitek programme for two R&D projects: WH2YTE (developing AI-based image analysis tools for natural hydrogen detection) and AMPO-CFP ('Cast like Forged Products' - advancing centrifugal casting technology to produce balls 50% larger than current feasibility limits).
- Eusko Jaurlaritzako Hazitek Programme (HPCVALVE and AMPOALY)coreAMPO received funding from the Basque Government's Hazitek programme for two R&D projects: HPCVALVE (developing a new family of hypercentric ball valves to expand the product catalog and reduce supply times and maintenance costs) and AMPOALY (developing new CRA alloy components meeting current market standards while improving sustainability and reliability).
- Energy Intelligence Center (EIC)coreAMPO is co-founder of the EIC, a leading center for the future energy transition in the Basque Country, located in a technology park dedicated to Industry 4.0 and advanced manufacturing. The EIC serves as a reference for energy transition innovation and collaboration between industry, research, and technology partners.
- BRTA (Basque Research and Technology Alliance)coreAMPO collaborates continuously with prestigious local and international technology centers and universities through the BRTA, the Basque alliance for R&D, to complement and advance its engineering and innovation capabilities.
- European Clean Hydrogen AlliancecoreAMPO is an active member of the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance, supporting the development of clean hydrogen technologies for industrial decarbonization and the energy transition.
- BH2C - Basque Hydrogen Corridor (Hidrogenoaren Euskal Korridorea)coreAMPO is an active member of the BH2C (Basque Hydrogen Corridor), actively contributing to hydrogen technology development and positioning the Basque Country as a reference in hydrogen for Europe.
- NuStar TechnologiesflagshipAMPO POYAM VALVES collaborated with NuStar Technologies in developing the valves for Japan's deep-sea mining system for the SIP (Strategic Innovation Program) deployed for JAMSTEC. AMPO was the only supplier to propose a hybrid mining-subsea design approach, which became a key differentiator and reason for being selected. The collaboration achieved a world first: successful valve operation at 6,000-meter depth.
- JAMSTEC (Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology)flagshipJAMSTEC is the Japanese government agency for marine-earth science and technology. AMPO supplied subsea valves for JAMSTEC's pioneering deep-sea rare earth extraction project. JAMSTEC highlighted the 6,000-meter depth trial as the world's first at such depths, with production expected to begin in 2027.
- WorleyflagshipWorley served as the engineering partner for the DAC-1 Direct Air Capture project developed by 1PointFive. AMPO is supplying high-value valves for this landmark carbon capture project, the first commercial-scale DAC deployment globally.
- 1PointFiveflagship1PointFive is developing the DAC-1 plant, the first commercial-scale Direct Air Capture technology deployment by Carbon Engineering in the USA, capable of capturing 1 million tonnes of CO2 per year. AMPO supplies high-value ball and check valves for oxygen service in this flagship carbon capture project.
- Saudi Arabia Local Industrial Cluster / Vision 2030coreAMPO POYAM VALVES is a member of Saudi Arabia's local industrial cluster supporting Vision 2030. AMPO Arabia has become a strategic partner, transferring technology and knowledge and creating quality job opportunities for Saudi citizens through comprehensive training and development programs.
Scale indicators14 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
AMPO competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Crane Co. Diversified industrial manufacturer with a process flow technologies segment that produces severe-service valves (including the Velan acquisition). Competes with AMPO across chemical, oil & gas, and power verticals at a larger scale and with broader product breadth.
- Flowserve Corporation: Global leader in pumps, valves, seals, and flow control automation serving oil & gas, power, chemical, and water markets. A broad incumbent with severe-service capability, large installed base, and stronger aftermarket/service network than AMPO, competing for similar large energy projects.
- ITT Inc. (Engineered Valves): Industrial manufacturer with engineered valves business producing severe-service quarter-turn valves for oil & gas, chemical, and mining markets. Comparable product specifications and customer base to AMPO's ball and check valve portfolio.
- Cameron (SLB / Schlumberger): Provider of subsea and surface valves, wellheads, and pressure control equipment to oil & gas operators globally. Directly competes with AMPO in offshore/subsea valve categories and has the scale to bundle valves with broader upstream services.
- Emerson Electric (Valves & Controls): Global automation leader offering severe-service valves, actuation, and asset monitoring solutions to energy, chemical, and power customers. Direct overlap with AMPO's ISS (Integrated Smart Solutions) proposition through its Fisher, Bettis, and Keystone valve brands.
Direct peers
- Bonney Forge Corporation: Manufacturer of forged steel valves, fittings, and specialty products serving oil & gas, power, and chemical markets. Closely comparable to AMPO's severe-service forging and valve capabilities, particularly for high-pressure hydrocarbon service.
- Neway Valve: Chinese valve manufacturer producing ball, gate, globe, and check valves for oil & gas, chemical, and power industries, including severe-service applications. Competes with AMPO on price in mid-tier severe-service and on global project bids.
- MOGAS Industries: Manufacturer of severe-service ball valves for mining, oil & gas, and power applications, with deep expertise in abrasive, corrosive, and high-temperature service. Closely comparable to AMPO's severe-service ball valve focus and overlapping customer base in mining and energy.
- Velan Inc. Severe-service valve manufacturer specializing in industrial, nuclear, and cryogenic valves for oil & gas, power, and chemical applications. Directly comparable product portfolio to AMPO POYAM VALVES, including ball, gate, globe, and check valves engineered for extreme temperatures and pressures.
Regional players
- KITZ Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of industrial valves (ball, gate, globe, check) for chemical, oil & gas, and building services markets. Comparable product portfolio to AMPO with stronger presence in Asia, competing indirectly for severe-service and standard valve contracts.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Trust signalCompliance9 records
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AMPO leadership team
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Profiles2 records
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Frequently asked questions about AMPO
What does AMPO do?
AMPO designs, manufactures, and services highly engineered industrial valves for severe service applications across the energy, chemical/petrochemical, mining, and power sectors. Its portfolio spans ball, check, gate, globe, subsea, HIPPS, hydrogen, and carbon capture valves, all engineered for extreme conditions from -196°C to +500°C, pressures exceeding 600 bar, and ultra-deep subsea (6,000 m). The offering is delivered through four business lines: AMPO POYAM VALVES (core valve line), ISS (Integrated Smart Solutions for actuation, monitoring, and integration), AMPO SERVICE (MRO, field engineering, training, spares), and AMPO FOUNDRY & FORGINGS (cast and forged steel components).
Is AMPO a public or private company?
AMPO is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was AMPO founded?
AMPO was founded in 1964. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is AMPO based?
AMPO is headquartered in Idiazábal, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does AMPO make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. AMPO POYAM VALVES are the primary driver. The others are AMPO Foundry & Forgings, AMPO SERVICE and ISS by AMPO POYAM VALVES.
Who are AMPO's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Crane Co., Flowserve Corporation, ITT Inc. (Engineered Valves), Cameron (SLB / Schlumberger) and Emerson Electric (Valves & Controls). Direct peers are Bonney Forge Corporation, Neway Valve, MOGAS Industries and Velan Inc.. KITZ Corporation is listed as a regional player.
Does AMPO have an API?
No public API is recorded for AMPO.
What industry is AMPO in?
AMPO's product category is Industrial Valve Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAGAE, Valves & Cartridge Valves (Directional, Pressure, Flow Control), with a secondary code of IMAHANAH, Seals, Valves & Auxiliary Components (for Pumps/Compressors). Its NAICS code is 332911 and its SIC code is 3533.