Interpipe
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1895
- HeadquartersDnipro, Ukraine
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Interpipe does
Interpipe is a privately held Ukrainian industrial group founded in 1990 and headquartered in Kyiv, operating as a vertically integrated manufacturer of steel pipes, railway wheels and steel billet. The company runs three operating divisions: Tubular Products (seamless and welded pipes for oil and gas, machine-building, construction, and general industrial use), Railway Products (all-rolled steel wheels, axles and wheelsets sold under the KLW brand to freight, passenger, locomotive and metro operators), and Steel Products (electric arc steel billet and scrap procurement). Manufacturing is concentrated in Dnipro, Nikopol and Samar/Novomoskovsk in Ukraine, with a newly acquired seamless pipe plant in Roman, Romania purchased from ArcelorMittal in 2026. Underlying technology centres on Interpipe Steel, a $1 billion greenfield electric arc steelmaking complex launched in 2012 that uses 90% scrap metal and is designed for a 55% CO2 reduction aligned with the European Green Deal and HBB standards; products meet ASTM, DIN, EN, GOST and API specifications.
The business model is industrial B2B hardware sales with a quote-based pricing structure and multi-year contracts. Go-to-market is sales-led and export-heavy: 82% of sales are international, served through a combination of direct enterprise sales offices in Europe, North America and the Middle East and a regional distributor network, with customers in 60+ countries. End-markets are oil and gas producers, machine-building OEMs, construction/real estate developers, and railway operators (national railways and carriage builders). Production volume in 2024 reached 507,000 tonnes of pipes and 112,000 tonnes of railway products across roughly 9,500 employees, placing Interpipe among the top 3 seamless pipe manufacturers in Europe and top 5 railway wheel manufacturers globally. Certification footprint (ISO 9001-family equivalents plus ISO 45001, 14001, 50001 and GDPR compliance) and ESG positioning underpin access to European industrial buyers. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and Ukrainian production has been pressured since Russia's 2022 invasion, making the 2026 Romanian acquisition strategically important for retaining EU customer access.
Interpipe firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Interpipe
- Legal name
- The Ukrainian industrial company Interpipe
- Website
- https://interpipe.biz
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1895
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Interpipe industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Steel Pipe and Railway Wheel Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (33121), Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996)
- SIC
- Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Pipe & Tube Manufacturing (Seamless & Welded OCTG/Line Pipe/Structural Tube) (IMAKABAI)
Keywords
Where Interpipe is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dnipro
- HQ country
- Ukraine
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
Interpipe business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Tubular Products: Manufacturing and sale of seamless and welded pipes for oil & gas production, oil and gas transportation, construction, mechanical engineering, and general purpose applications. Produced at Interpipe Niko Tube (Dnipro and Nikopol), Interpipe Roman (Roman, Romania), and Interpipe NMPP (Samar, Ukraine). 507,000 tonnes manufactured in 2024.
- Railway Products: Manufacturing and sale of railway wheels, axles, and wheelsets under the KLW brand for freight, passenger, and locomotive applications. 112,000 tonnes manufactured in 2024.
- Steel Products: Steel billet production at Interpipe Steel and scrap procurement/processing through Interpipe Vtormet. Steel is used internally for pipe and wheel production.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Industrial B2B pricing for pipe and railway products |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Interpipe product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Interpipe is a vertically integrated Ukrainian industrial group that manufactures seamless and welded steel pipes and railway wheel products (wheels, axles, and wheelsets under the KLW brand). Production starts with scrap metal processed at its own electric arc steel-melting complex (Interpipe Steel) and extends through pipe and wheel plants in Ukraine and Romania, supplying oil & gas, machine-building, construction, and railway customers in more than 60 countries.
Product overview
Interpipe is a Ukrainian industrial group operating as a vertically integrated manufacturer of pipe and railway products. The company operates three main divisions: Tubular Products (welded and seamless pipes for oil & gas, construction, and mechanical engineering), Railway Products (sold under the KLW brand including wheels, axles, and wheelsets), and Steel Products (steel billet via electric arc furnace using 90% scrap metal). Manufacturing facilities include Interpipe Niko Tube in Dnipro and Nikopol (seamless pipes), Interpipe NMPP in Novomoskovsk (welded pipes), Interpipe NTRP in Dnipro (railway products), and Interpipe Roman in Romania (acquired 2026, seamless pipes). Export accounts for 82% of sales with customers in over 60 countries. The company ranks among top 3 seamless pipe manufacturers in Europe and top 5 railway wheel manufacturers globally.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- KLW: Railway products brand under which Interpipe produces all-rolled steel wheels, axles and wheelsets for various types of railway transport including freight carriages, locomotives, underground train carriages and high-speed passenger transport.
Products and services
- Tubular Products Wide range of welded and seamless steel pipes including premium threaded connections for complex oil and gas fields, high-precision pipes for the machine-building industry, structural pipes, water pipes, and pipes for heating and air conditioning systems. Used globally from oil and gas production to skyscrapers; sold to industrial buyers worldwide.
- KLW Railway Products All-rolled steel wheels, axles, and wheelsets sold under the KLW brand for freight carriages, locomotives, underground trains, and high-speed passenger transport. Supplied to national railway operators and international carriage building and repair companies.
- Steel Products (Steel Billet) Steel billet produced at the Interpipe Steel electric steel-melting complex using 90% secondary raw materials (scrap metal). Includes Interpipe Vtormet scrap procurement and processing. Steel is used internally for pipe and wheel production.
- Energy Industry Solutions Integrated solutions for the oil and gas sector including pipe supply for production and transportation, premium threaded connections, field service, and licensed workshops, targeted at oil and gas operators globally.
- Mechanical Engineering Solutions High-performance, high-strength, and high-reliability steel pipes for machine-building applications including hydraulics, heavy engineering, and the energy industry.
- Freight Transport Solutions Wheels, axles, and wheelsets under the KLW brand designed for freight carriages and heavy-duty railway applications, supplied to freight operators and carriage builders.
- Passenger Transport Solutions Wheels, axles, and wheelsets under the KLW brand designed for passenger transport, locomotives, and high-speed rail, supplied to national railways and passenger train builders.
- Pump-compressor pipes with Teflon sealing rings Newly launched pump-compressor pipes featuring Teflon sealing rings that comply with API standards, designed for enhanced durability and sealing in oil and gas applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- 55% reduction in CO2 emissions during production
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Interpipe
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Interpipe technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Interpipe partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- ArcelorMittalcoreInterpipe acquired the AMTP Roman plant in Romania from ArcelorMittal. This strategic acquisition involved a major steel pipe manufacturing facility with approximately €73 million in annual revenue. The acquisition is pending regulatory approvals and both companies continue to operate independently until completion.
Scale indicators15 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Interpipe competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Interpipe social profiles
Digital presenceInterpipe compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Interpipe financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Interpipe leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Interpipe subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries8 records
Interpipe funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Interpipe M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Interpipe
What does Interpipe do?
Interpipe is a vertically integrated Ukrainian industrial group that manufactures seamless and welded steel pipes and railway wheel products (wheels, axles, and wheelsets under the KLW brand). Production starts with scrap metal processed at its own electric arc steel-melting complex (Interpipe Steel) and extends through pipe and wheel plants in Ukraine and Romania, supplying oil & gas, machine-building, construction, and railway customers in more than 60 countries.
Is Interpipe a public or private company?
Interpipe is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Interpipe founded?
Interpipe was founded in 1895. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Interpipe based?
Interpipe is headquartered in Dnipro, Ukraine, in the Europe region.
How does Interpipe make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Tubular Products are the primary driver. The others are railway Products and steel Products.
Does Interpipe have an API?
No public API is recorded for Interpipe.
What industry is Interpipe in?
Interpipe's product category is Steel Pipe and Railway Wheel Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKABAI, Pipe & Tube Manufacturing (Seamless & Welded OCTG/Line Pipe/Structural Tube). Its NAICS code is 33121 and its SIC code is 3317.