Somas

What Somas does

Somas Instrument AB is a Swedish industrial valve manufacturer founded in 1945 and headquartered in Säffle, Sweden. The company designs, produces, and markets control valves, shut-off valves, ball valves, and related actuators made primarily from stainless steel and acid-resistant steel. Its central technical differentiator is a proprietary triple-eccentric butterfly valve construction with a unique disc geometry and homogeneous metal seat, which delivers superior tightness and durability under high flow velocities and temperatures. The product portfolio spans cage-guided valves, triple-eccentric butterfly valves, ball valves, control valves, pneumatic actuators, and smart positioners, with type approvals covering Fire Safe (EN ISO 10497, API 607), NORSOK offshore, and Tier III emissions service.

The company generates revenue primarily through B2B hardware sales of custom-quoted valves to enterprise customers, supplemented by service, repair, and training revenues. It runs direct enterprise field sales teams organized both regionally (Northern/Central/Southern Sweden plus Norway, France, Germany, China subsidiaries) and by industry vertical (Marine, Pulp & Paper, Motor, Energy), and layers a global distributor and service partner network on top. End markets include marine and shipyards, pulp and paper, motor and engine manufacturers (with a world-leading position in large marine engine exhaust valves for SCR/EGR systems), steam and gas turbines, chemical, mining, oil and gas, and sugar.

Distribution is supported by the SomAware digital software suite — SomVerify (predictive maintenance via smart positioners and remote monitoring), SomSize (control valve sizing), SomBook (valve selection), SomId (product identification), and SomLearning (training) — which extends the offering from hardware into aftermarket services and customer decision-support tools. Somas holds ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications and employs approximately 200 people across 7 locations in 5 countries. The company is family-owned by the Hägg family; Peter Hägg led the business as CEO from 1995 until January 2025, when Jan Dahlén was appointed as his successor alongside Mats Nilsson as Vice CEO.

Name

Somas

Legal name

Somas Instrument AB

Website

https://somas.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Somas Instrument AB is a Swedish industrial valve manufacturer founded in 1945 that designs and produces control, shut-off, and ball valves in stainless and acid-resistant steel for process industries including marine, pulp and paper, energy, and chemicals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Valves

NAICS

Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291)

akta.pro primary industry

Valves & Cartridge Valves (Directional, Pressure, Flow Control) (IMAHAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Process Safety & Relief Systems (Flare Systems, PRVs, Explosion Protection) (IMAHAEAL)

Keywords

• Industrial control valves
• Butterfly shut-off valves
• Stainless steel valves
• Process industry valves
• Pneumatic valve actuators

Headquarters

HQ city

Säffle

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Valve sales: Somas develops, produces and markets control valves and shut-off valves made from stainless steel and acid-resistant steel sold globally. Main product categories include butterfly valves (MTV, VSS, FSV, SPV, SIV), ball valves, globe/control valves, and associated actuators and accessories.
2. Service and support: Service offerings including repair, maintenance, on-demand service, service packages, and technical assistance for valve installations.
3. Training services (SomLearning): Education and training programs for customers on valve operation, service, and control technology. Courses include Control Technology Fundamentals, Valve Diagnostics, Service/Maintenance of valves/actuators.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Somas develops, produces, and markets industrial control valves and shut-off valves — including cage-guided (kalott) valves, triple-eccentric butterfly valves, ball valves, and regulators — fabricated from stainless and acid-resistant steel for use in marine, pulp & paper, motor/engine, energy, chemical, mining, oil & gas, and sugar process applications. The hardware offering is complemented by pneumatic actuators, valve positioners, the SomAware® digital software suite (predictive maintenance, sizing, selection, identification, training), and after-sales service and support packages.

Product overview

Somas is a Swedish industrial valve manufacturer that develops, produces, and markets control valves and shut-off valves made of stainless steel and acid-resistant steel. The core product portfolio centers on cage-guided valves (Kalottventiler), triple eccentric butterfly valves (Vridspjällventiler), ball valves (Kulventiler), and control valves (Reglerventiler), complemented by pneumatic actuators and valve positioners. The SomAware® software suite extends the offering with digital tools: SomVerify® for predictive maintenance and remote diagnostics, SomSize® for valve sizing, SomBook® for valve selection, SomId® for product identification, and SomLearning® for training services. All products are manufactured at the headquarters in Säffle, Sweden, with distribution to global process industries including pulp and paper, marine, power/energy, chemical, mining, oil and gas, and sugar sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kalottventiler (Cage-guided valves) Cage-guided control valves for regulation applications, with seated design for protection from media wear, available in clamped or flanged execution. Used in process industries for precise flow control.
• Vridspjällventiler (Triple-eccentric butterfly valves) Triple-eccentric butterfly valves with metal-seated design for efficient flow control, featuring unique disc geometry combined with a homogeneous metal seat for superior tightness. Available in clamped, flanged, and lug executions for liquids, gases, and steam applications.
• Kulventiler (Ball valves) Ball valves used primarily for on/off applications in oil and gas, chemical, and marine sectors.
• Reglerventiler (Control valves) Control valves for precise flow regulation in power plants, district heating, and various process industries. Available as cage-guided (kalott) or triple-eccentric butterfly valve variants.
• Pneumatic actuators Type A Pneumatic actuators for automated valve control, part of Somas's actuator product line for industrial valve automation.
• Ventillägesställare (Valve positioners) Smart valve positioners that collect real-time data on valve performance, enabling continuous monitoring and diagnostics in conjunction with the SomVerify Online service.
• SomVerify® Smart maintenance concept with two services — SomVerify Online (continuous remote monitoring with predictive maintenance using smart positioners) and SomVerify Diagnosticservice (on-site expert analysis) — for early fault detection and proactive maintenance planning.
• SomSize® Software for sizing/dimensioning of control valves that helps customers select the right valve for their application.
• SomBook® Valve selection tool that aids in choosing the right valve for different applications and industries, containing recommendations for valve selection per media type.
• SomId® Product identification system that consolidates all valve information in one place for easy reference.
• SomLearning® Training services at the Somas Training Centre covering control technology fundamentals, valve diagnostics, and service/maintenance of valves and actuators, with courses limited to 8 participants.
• Service och support (Service and support) On-demand service and service packages for Somas products including repair, maintenance, on-site service, and technical assistance for valve installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fuel efficiency improvement through Waste Heat Recovery systems can reduce fuel consumption by nearly 10%
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Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• QnisterminorOthersSomas uses Qnister's independent reporting system for their whistleblowing service. Qnister provides an anonymous and encrypted reporting channel for employees and external parties to report suspected serious irregularities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IMI plc: UK-listed motion and fluid control group with critical process valves under IMI Critical Engineering. Overlaps with Somas in severe-service valves for power, oil & gas, and chemical, with a much broader portfolio and global commercial reach.
• Pentair plc: Global water flow and treatment solutions company with industrial valve offerings overlapping Somas's portfolio in water, mining, and chemical applications. Materially larger and more diversified, with stronger North American presence.
• Flowserve Corporation: US-listed global leader in pumps, valves, and seals for process industries, with a much larger product portfolio and worldwide service footprint. Direct overlap with Somas in control valves, butterfly valves, and severe-service applications for oil & gas, chemical, and power.
• KSB SE & Co. KGaA: German pumps, valves, and related systems manufacturer with a much broader portfolio and global service network. Overlaps with Somas in industrial valves for power, chemical, and water applications, but operates at materially larger scale and across more product lines.
• Emerson Electric (Fisher Controls): Emerson's Fisher Controls division is a global leader in process control valves and automation, directly competing with Somas's control valve offering in chemical, power, and refining. Significantly larger, with the Plantweb digital ecosystem that competes with Somas's SomVerify offering.

Direct peers

• Mokveld Valves: Dutch specialty valve maker focused on high-pressure control and check valves for oil & gas and power generation. Similar specialty positioning in severe-service applications, comparable metal-seated axial and angle valve designs, and overlapping end customers in offshore and energy.
• Metso Corporation: Finnish process industry equipment manufacturer with deep presence in pulp & paper, mining, and aggregates — directly overlapping two of Somas's primary verticals. Similar focus on flow-control products for process industries, with comparable materials expertise for abrasive and corrosive media.
• CIRCOR International: US-headquartered specialty flow control manufacturer with comparable product portfolio (industrial valves, regulators, and critical-service components) and similar mid-sized scale. Overlaps with Somas in process industries, defense, and energy applications, with a comparable specialty-vs-commodity positioning.
• Velan Inc. Canadian specialty industrial valve manufacturer producing ball, butterfly, gate, and globe valves for severe-service applications in oil & gas, power, and chemical. Closely comparable to Somas in product categories, specialty positioning, and end-market focus, with a similar emphasis on harsh-service metal-seated designs.

Regional players

• Neway Valve: Chinese industrial valve manufacturer (Shanghai-listed) producing ball, gate, globe, and check valves primarily for domestic and Asian markets. Overlapping product categories with Somas but primarily a regional competitor in Asia rather than a head-to-head rival in Europe or the Americas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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