Sedal

What Sedal does

Sedal (legal entity SEDAL, S.L.U., Barcelona, Spain) is a 40-year-old private B2B component manufacturer serving the global sanitary industry. The company designs and manufactures precision-engineered ceramic cartridges, electronic water valves, and high-performance technical ceramic components, supplying these as OEM parts that are integrated into faucet and shower products built by sanitary fixture manufacturers in 46 countries. Sedal owns two brands in addition to its core cartridge business: Sedal Digital Systems (electronic water valves and interfaces for smart bathrooms, kitchens, showers, and toilets with IoT connectivity) and Sedal Technical Ceramics (alumina-based components for electronics, energy, automotive, chemical, and food-processing industries).

The technical core of the business rests on proprietary SEDALOX® — a 96% alumina Ready-To-Press powder enhanced with Nano Shelter Technology that creates nano-cavities on disc surfaces to retain lubrication — manufactured in a vertically integrated production chain that runs from raw material preparation through disc pressing to final inspection. Sedal's mechanical product portfolio spans 25–40mm single-lever cartridges (including the premium TOP range rated at 3x EN817/ASME life cycles), thermostatic cartridges (TM-001/002/006), headworks, diverters, self-closing metering valves, polymer waterways, and flexible hoses. Its electronic portfolio centers on T1/T2/M1/H1-H3 thermostatic mixing valves paired with iPlus touch interfaces, iTop and iRound digital rotatives with LED temperature feedback, and S-series infrared sensors supporting Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Alexa, Google Home, and BMS connectivity. Differentiated feature technologies include Due (mid-way stop at 60% stroke for ~54% water saving), Cold (default-cold lever position for ~10% household energy saving), EcoFlow (WaterSense/CalGreen compliant), Termaclick (temperature limiter), and the Piano cartridge for premium shower trays.

Sedal operates three wholly owned factories — the Barcelona headquarters and Excellence Center in Spain, plus Kaiping Sedal Tap Components and Jiangmen Sedal Cetec Advanced Technical Ceramics in Guangdong, China — employing approximately 700 people globally. The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 28000:2022 certifications, was the first cartridge manufacturer to renew KTW under the 2021 German UBA criteria, and maintains 800+ international certifications across WRAS, ACS, KTW, AS/NZS, CUPC, KIWA, NF, WATERMARK, WaterSense, 4MS, and KTW 1+/P2. The commercial model is OEM-embedded: pricing is negotiated directly with faucet manufacturers, products ship as components integrated into customers' finished faucets and showers, and customer relationships are structured as multi-year contracts supported by direct engineering co-development. Ramón Guixà serves as General Manager.

Name

Sedal

Legal name

SEDAL, S.L.U.

Website

https://sedal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Sedal is a Spain-headquartered, privately held OEM component manufacturer that designs and produces ceramic cartridges, electronic water valves, and technical ceramics for faucet, sanitary, and industrial customers across 46 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sanitary Faucet Components

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Plastics Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing (326191)

SIC

Heating Equip, Except Elec & Warm Air; & Plumbing Fixtures (3430), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMADALAA

Plumbing Fixtures (Faucets, Sinks & Bath Fixtures)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Plumbing Fixtures & Piping Products

SECONDARYIMADALAG

Water Heating Accessories & Plumbing Connection Kits (Connectors, Hoses, Traps)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Plumbing Fixtures & Piping Products

Keywords

• Ceramic faucet cartridges
• Electronic water valves
• Sanitary OEM components
• Technical ceramics manufacturing
• Plumbing cartridge supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

San Andrés De La Barca

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ceramic Cartridge Components: Sedal designs and manufactures ceramic cartridges for faucets and showers, including single lever valves, thermostatic cartridges, headworks, diverters, and metering valves. These are sold as OEM components to faucet manufacturers worldwide.
2. Electronic Water Control Systems: Digital systems including electronic water valves, interfaces, sensors, and digital shower controls with IoT connectivity for smart water management.
3. Technical Ceramics: High-performance technical ceramic components for demanding industries including electronics, energy, automotive, chemical, food, and sanitary applications. Supplied as OEM parts to manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sedal manufactures and supplies precision-engineered ceramic cartridges, electronic water control valves, and technical ceramic components as OEM subassemblies for faucet and sanitary fixture makers. The portfolio covers single-lever and thermostatic cartridges, headworks, diverters, metering/self-closing valves, flexible hoses, electronic water valves with IoT/BMS connectivity, and proprietary SEDALOX-based ceramic parts used in sanitary, electronics, energy, automotive, chemical, and food industries.

Product overview

Sedal is a component manufacturer for the sanitary industry offering three interconnected product families: (1) Mechanical cartridges and valves including single lever cartridges (25mm-40mm), thermostatic cartridges (TM-001/002/006), headworks, diverters, metering/self-closing valves, and flexible hoses; (2) Digital Systems comprising electronic water valves (T1/T2/M1/H1-H3 families) and user interfaces (iPlus panels, iTop/iRound digital cartridges, S-series sensors) that together enable smart water control in kitchens, bathrooms, showers, and toilets with IoT connectivity; and (3) Technical Ceramics including valve discs, sensors, substrates, and custom ceramic components manufactured with proprietary SEDALOX alumina. The product portfolio is designed to work together as integrated solutions, with digital systems combining electronic valves as the 'brain' with interfaces for user control, and ceramics providing the fundamental materials for cartridge performance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sedal Technical Ceramics: Technical ceramics division specializing in high-performance ceramic components for electronics, energy, automotive, chemical, food, and sanitary applications. Operates under its own brand including proprietary materials like SEDALOX® with Nano Shelter Technology.
• Sedal Digital Systems

Products and services

• Single Lever Valve Cartridges Ceramic single-lever valve cartridges that activate and regulate water outlet, controlling flow rate and temperature via two sliding ceramic discs made from proprietary SEDALOX alumina with Nano Shelter Technology. Offered in 25mm, 35mm, and 40mm sizes including the premium TOP variants (EN-35, EX-26, EN-40) with 3x standard life cycling, +5% flow rate, +10% sensitivity, NF class 3 (<15dB) noise, and EcoFlow low-flow versions. Sold as OEM subassemblies to faucet manufacturers for kitchen and bathroom applications.
• Thermostatic Cartridges Temperature control cartridges (TM-001, TM-002, TM-006 families) that automatically balance hot and cold water pressure to maintain stable water temperature. The TM-002 is the latest addition offering fast reaction times and stable temperature control at a competitive cost level for faucet OEM integration.
• Headworks Ceramic headwork valves for primary water control, commonly used in North American faucet designs. Available in various MC and MCP series configurations with different angles and materials for OEM faucet manufacturers.
• Diverters Cartridge diverters that control water flow between multiple outlets (e.g., bath and shower). Includes GD series with brass and plastic options, various click configurations, and COMPACK assembly solutions for OEM sanitary fixture integration.
• Metering and Self-Closing Valves Self-closing valves that dispense a preset amount of water then automatically close, including the new M-37 Shower Version designed for water savings in public, semi-public, and commercial applications including shower installations.
• Flexible Hoses Flexible connection hoses for faucet installations. Available in various diameters (DN6, DN8, DN13, DN19, DN25) with certifications including ACS, KIWA, and WRAS, supplied as OEM components to faucet manufacturers.
• Electronic Water Valves (T1, T2, M1, H1/H2/H3 Hydron) Family of electronic thermostatic mixer valves: T1 supports 1-3 outlets for residential kitchens and bathrooms, T2 supports 2-4 outlets for shower applications, M1 covers kitchen and bathroom faucet electronic mixing, and H1/H2/H3 (Hydron) provides all-in-one infrared kits including mixing valve, IR sensor, solenoid valve, and battery pack. Available with optional Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Building Management System connectivity for digital temperature and flow control.
• Digital Interfaces (iPlus, iTop, iRound) User interfaces for digital water control including iPlus capacitive touch panels (iPlus 1/2/3) for shower systems, iTop digital cartridges (iTop 25, iTop 35, iTop 35 for iHandle) combining digital control with traditional faucet handle operation, and iRound1 rotative interface with LED ring showing temperature through color feedback. Pairs with Sedal electronic water valves to enable intuitive digital and hybrid operation.
• S-Series Infrared Sensors Touchless infrared sensors (S1 through S20) enabling touchless faucet operation in public, semi-public, and residential settings. Various form factors support flexible placement on faucet bodies and integrate with Sedal electronic water valves for automatic operation.
• Piano Shower System Cartridge (08EX25L0007) Piano cartridge designed for shower tray systems offering a pleasant, defined 'click' sound at each outlet position with smooth operation. Achieves +30% higher burst pressure, +35% better flow rate, +50% improved tolerance control, and +15% higher lever torque resistance compared with market averages. Designed for premium shower tray applications and integrates with waterways and thermostatic cartridges.
• Waterways Polymer waterway bodies that guide water through faucet systems, designed and manufactured by Sedal for kitchen (basin and pull-out) and bath/shower (thermostatic cores and water trays). New dry-faucet waterways enable cost savings in manufacturing complexity and certification requirements.
• Sedal Technical Ceramics High-performance technical ceramic components including valve discs, sensors, insulators, sealing rings, substrates, and structural ceramics manufactured from proprietary SEDALOX alumina with Nano Shelter Technology. Supplied to electronics, energy, automotive, chemical, food processing, and sanitary industries as OEM parts, leveraging fully integrated production from raw material to final inspection.

Quantifiable outcome

• TOP cartridges deliver 3x standard life cycling tests compared to EN817 and ASME requirements
• +5 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ACCIÓ (Agència per al Creixement de les Empreses)minorOthers · 1 January 2026Catalan government agency supporting company growth. Provided support enabling Sedal to participate in KBIS 2026 trade show.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kerox: Hungarian manufacturer of ceramic cartridges and mixing valves for the sanitary industry. Kerox is the closest direct competitor to Sedal, serving similar OEM faucet customers with comparable single-lever and thermostatic cartridge products globally.
• Hydroplast: Indian manufacturer of ceramic cartridges and faucet components supplying B2B OEM customers in sanitary fixtures. Comparable to Sedal in product scope (single-lever cartridges, headworks, accessories) and emerging-market manufacturing footprint.
• Neoperl: Swiss manufacturer of aerators, flow regulators, and water-saving components integrated into faucets and showers. Comparable to Sedal as a B2B component supplier focused on water control and efficiency in sanitary applications.
• Fluidmaster: US manufacturer of fluid control components, fill valves, and flushing systems for toilets and sanitary fixtures. Comparable OEM-embedded component model targeting similar plumbing fixture categories with branded retail and OEM channels.

Broad incumbents

• Geberit: Swiss sanitary technology leader with broad portfolio including installation systems, cisterns, and bathroom ceramics. Comparable as an established European sanitary technology supplier, though Geberit focuses downstream on installation rather than faucet cartridges.
• Grohe: Major global faucet brand (part of LIXIL) and Sedal customer that also develops proprietary cartridge technology. Comparable as a major sanitary fixtures player with smart water products, representing both a customer relationship and a competitive threat.
• Kohler: US-headquartered global sanitary brand with strong smart water and connected bathroom offerings. Comparable as a major OEM customer with vertically integrated electronic water control capabilities that compete with Sedal's Digital Systems.
• Moen: Major US faucet OEM (part of Fortune Brands Innovations) with growing IoT and smart water portfolio. Comparable as a Sedal customer and direct competitor in the smart bathroom space through its own U by Moen and Flo product lines.
• Ideal Standard: European sanitary fixtures and brassware manufacturer with broad bathroom portfolio. Comparable as an established OEM faucet customer of Sedal's cartridges and thermostatic valves across European markets.

Regional players

• Roca: Spanish-headquartered global sanitary ware manufacturer headquartered near Barcelona. Comparable as a regional OEM customer with strong European presence, and a potential adjacent competitor in ceramic sanitary products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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