SANHA

Name

SANHA

Legal name

SANHA GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://sanha.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pipe Fittings and Piping Systems

NAICS

Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996), Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919), Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Plastics Pipe, Pipe Fitting, and Unlaminated Profile Shape Manufacturing (32612), Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (331210)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317)

akta.pro primary industry

Pipes & Tubing (Metal, Plastic & Composite) (IMADALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plumbing & Building Drain/Waste/Vent (DWV) Pipe & Fittings (IMANADAG), Seals, Gaskets & Fluid Connectors (O-rings, packings, rotary seals, quick couplers) (IMAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Press fitting systems
• Stainless steel piping
• Copper pipe fittings
• Building services piping
• Industrial piping systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Essen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 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. Piping Systems Sales: SANHA generates revenue through the sale of approximately 12,000 piping system products including press fittings, solder fittings, thread fittings, and transition fittings made from copper, silicon bronze, stainless steel, carbon steel, and plastics. Products range from 6mm to 168.3mm in diameter.
2. OEM and Custom Parts: Custom manufacturing of special parts for industrial customers, including parts made from stainless steel, copper, and copper alloys. The company utilizes various manufacturing techniques including machining, drop forging, hydroforming, cold forming, and assembly.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SANHA manufactures and supplies approximately 12,000 piping system products, including press fittings, solder fittings, thread fittings, and transition fittings made from copper, silicon bronze, brass, stainless steel, carbon steel, and plastics in sizes from 6mm to 168.3mm. The company sells its own proprietary product lines (NiroSan®, NiroTherm®, PURAPRESS®, SANHA®-Press, SANHA®-Therm, RefHP®, 3fit®, Heavy Steel Press, MASTER 3 PLUS, SANHA®-Box) for drinking water, heating, cooling, refrigeration, solar, gas, and industrial applications. SANHA also produces its own stainless steel pipes via WIG welding and offers custom OEM parts via its BTE subsidiary.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NiroSan®: Stainless steel press fitting system for drinking water, heating, and industrial applications
• NiroTherm®
• PURAPRESS®
• SANHA®-Press
• SANHA®-Therm
• RefHP®
• Heavy Steel Press
• 3fit®
• MASTER 3 PLUS
• Streamline® ACR Copper Press

Products and services

• NiroSan® (Stainless Steel Press Fitting System) Stainless steel press fitting system for sanitary, heating and industrial piping applications. For installers and contractors working on drinking water, heating, gas and industrial installations.
• NiroTherm® (Stainless Steel Heating System) Stainless steel press fitting system for closed heating and cooling circuits. Aimed at installers and planners of heating networks in commercial, residential and public-sector buildings (e.g. office complex, hotel, care home).
• PURAPRESS® (Silicon Bronze Press Fittings) Lead-free silicon bronze press fittings for drinking water installations. Sold to plumbing installers and OEMs that need lead-free, hygienic fittings for potable water systems.
• SANHA®-Press (Copper Press Fittings) Copper press fittings for drinking water, heating, gas, solar and chrome-visible installations. For plumbing and HVAC installers in residential and commercial buildings.
• SANHA®-Therm (Carbon Steel Press System for Heating) Carbon steel press system for heating and cooling networks in buildings. Used by installers and planners on commercial real estate, residential, hotel and mixed-use developments.
• RefHP® (High-Pressure CO2 Refrigeration Fittings) High-pressure solder fittings for CO2 refrigeration and heat pump circuits. For refrigeration contractors, supermarket cold storage builders and industrial OEM refrigeration manufacturers.
• Streamline® ACR Copper Press Copper press system for air conditioning and refrigeration (ACR) applications up to 48 bar. Targeted at HVACR contractors performing retrofits and new installs who need faster, more reliable connections than flaring.
• Heavy Steel Press (Carbon Steel Industrial System) Carbon steel press fitting system for industrial applications. For industrial plant operators, OEMs and EPC contractors.
• 3fit® (Push and Press Fittings, Silicon Bronze & PPSU) Push-fit and press fittings in lead-free silicon bronze and PPSU plastic for drinking water installations. For plumbing installers working on point-of-use and riser connections.
• MASTER 3 PLUS (Low-Noise Drainage System) High-sound-insulating three-layer drainage pipe system for noise-sensitive rooms (hotels, hospitals, residential) per EN 14366. Sold to drainage installers and specifiers.
• SANHA®-Box (Pre-insulated Mounting Boxes) Pre-insulated and sound-dampened installation mounting boxes that consolidate fittings into one unit. For plumbing and HVAC installers seeking faster site installation.
• SANHA®-Heat (Wall Heating Modules and Heating Circuit Distributors) Wall heating modules, heating circuit manifolds and heating connection components. For heating installers and contractors installing surface heating systems.
• SANHA®-Kugelhähne (Ball Valves) Shut-off ball valves in brass and lead-free silicon bronze for heating, cooling, refrigeration and general building services. For installers and OEMs.
• Kapillarlötfittings (Capillary Solder Fittings) — SA Series 4000 & 5000 Copper capillary solder fittings (SA Series 4000 and 5000) plus soldering accessories. For plumbing installers performing traditional soldered copper piping.
• PURAFIT® (Silicon Bronze Thread Fittings) Lead-free silicon bronze threaded fittings for drinking water installations. For installers using threaded connection technology in potable water systems.
• Gewindefittings (Brass and Malleable Iron Thread Fittings) Threaded fittings in brass, malleable iron and forged iron for general industrial and building services piping. For installers and industrial buyers using traditional threaded connections.
• NiroSan® Industry (Industrial Stainless Steel Piping) High-grade stainless steel piping system (1.4404 / AISI 316L) for demanding industrial applications including high-temperature heat pumps. Sold to industrial OEMs and process operators.
• NiroSan® Gas (Stainless Steel Gas Fittings) Stainless steel press fittings for gas installations, including hydrogen-ready products certified by DVGW/DBI and listed in VerifHy. For gas installers and hydrogen infrastructure projects.
• SANHA®-Press Solar (Copper Press for Solar Thermal) Copper press fittings for solar thermal piping. For installers of solar thermal systems.
• SANHA®-Press Chrom (Visible Copper Press Fittings) Copper press fittings designed for visible, exposed piping in architectural applications. For installers and designers of decorative exposed pipework.
• OEM and Custom Parts Manufacturing (BTE Biegetechnik Engineering) Custom-manufactured special pipe parts in stainless steel, copper and copper alloys for industrial OEM customers. Includes pipe bending and forming services. Targets OEMs in medical technology, ventilation, agriculture and commercial vehicle manufacturing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Time savings up to 30% with ACR Copper Press compared to classical methods like flaring in HVACR retrofits
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BTE Biegetechnik Engineering GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025BTE Biegetechnik Engineering GmbH has been acquired by SANHA and became part of the SANHA Group effective January 2025. Located in Ilshofen, Germany, the company specializes in pipe processing and forming technology with approximately 125 employees. The acquisition strengthens SANHA's capabilities in mechanical pipe processing and OEM business along the entire value chain from development and tooling to series production for OEM customers. BTE serves demanding industries including medical technology, ventilation technology, agriculture, and commercial vehicle manufacturing.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Viega GmbH & Co. KG: German privately held manufacturer of press fittings, piping systems, and installation technology for building services and industrial applications. Viega is SANHA's most direct head-to-head competitor in European press fittings, with overlapping product lines in copper, stainless steel, and bronze press systems.
• Uponor Corporation: Finnish-listed provider of piping systems for heating, cooling, and drinking water in residential and commercial buildings. Uponor overlaps with SANHA in building services piping, though it is more focused on plastic (PEX) systems than metal press fittings.
• IBP Group (Conex Bänninger): UK-based manufacturer of press fittings, solder fittings, and threaded fittings in copper, brass, and bronze. Direct competitor to SANHA in European press-fitting markets, with comparable product positioning and customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Geberit AG: Swiss-listed European leader in sanitary technology and piping systems, including press fittings, drainage, and installation systems. Geberit competes with SANHA in plumbing and building services piping and is substantially larger with broader geographic reach.
• REHAU Group: German family-owned polymer and building solutions company with significant overlap in heating, plumbing, and industrial piping. Competes with SANHA in building services piping, particularly through plastic-based systems, with broader exposure to windows, furniture, and automotive.
• Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC): Listed manufacturer of plumbing and water management products including the SharkBite push-to-connect and other press/push fitting systems. Overlaps with SANHA in plumbing fittings for residential and commercial building services, with stronger North American presence.
• Watts Water Technologies: US-listed global manufacturer of plumbing, flow control, and water quality products. Overlaps with SANHA in valves and fittings for building services and industrial applications, primarily in the Americas with growing European presence.

Emerging players

• Wieland Group: German copper and copper alloy products manufacturer supplying semi-finished materials and components to HVAC, refrigeration, and industrial customers. Overlaps with SANHA in copper-based piping components and refrigeration-grade alloys, with stronger upstream copper mill exposure.
• Bonfix International: Dutch manufacturer of press fittings, threaded fittings, and valves for HVAC and sanitary applications. Direct comparable to SANHA in press fitting technology and European installer channel, with a smaller but rapidly growing footprint.

Regional players

• Pegler Yorkshire Group: UK-based manufacturer of valves, fittings, and piping systems for plumbing, heating, and industrial markets. Comparable product portfolio to SANHA in copper and brass fittings, with primary geographic concentration in the UK and Ireland.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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