FV
FV S.A. is an Argentine privately held manufacturer of high-technology ceramic-closing, thermostatic, and electronic faucets for bathroom, kitchen, laundry, and garden use, selling through a nationwide distributor and retail network to residential consumers, installers, architects, and trade partners across Argentina.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1921
- HeadquartersFlorida, Argentina
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What FV does
FV S.A. is an Argentine privately held manufacturer of high-technology faucets and water-conduction products, operating under the brand "FV" (also styled FV Grifería). The company designs, manufactures, and sells ceramic-closing, thermostatic, and electronic automatic-closing faucets for bathroom, kitchen, laundry, and garden applications, and positions itself as the leading high-technology faucet brand in Argentina. Its product portfolio spans multiple lines (Halo, Inox One S/I1S, Pepper Plus/M6P, Mauna/G8, D8E Aromo, B5 Puelo, 87 Temple, 90 Swing, 39 Libby, 96 Augusta, L2 Epuyén), special systems (FV Tronic electronic/embedded, FV Dryfix dry-construction installation), and ten style categories (Campo, Clásico, Industrial, Infantil, Minimalista, Moderno, Nórdico, Retro, Romántico).
Underlying technology centers on proprietary ceramic closing cartridges (1/2" and 3/4"), wax-element thermostatic mixing valves that regulate hot/cold proportions without electricity, touch-action electronic automatic-closing systems paired with transformers, and water-saving aerators rated at 4–7 L/min. The company also extends into stainless-steel product lines (Inox) for corrosion resistance and supports concealed/in-wall installations through the FV Tronic Embutir line.
FV makes money by manufacturing and selling physical plumbing hardware through a multi-tier channel in Argentina: distributors and retail points of sale accessed via a Where-to-Buy (Dónde Comprar) locator, a dedicated professional/specifier channel with CAD files and project quotation support, and a broader FV Group ecosystem (Franz Viegener, Ferrum, Ofitt, Peisa, FV Andina, Dos Anclas, Zentraly, Piedra Grande) that distributes complementary fixtures and water systems. End-consumer marketing runs through the corporate website (fvsa.com), downloadable PDF catalogs, and active social channels (Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest), while installer and professional portals, the FV Responde contact center (0810-555-5300), and the Extranet commercial portal (portalcomercial.com.ar) serve trade partners. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through project quotations and trade relationships.
FV firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- FV
- Legal name
- FV S.A.
- Website
- https://fvsa.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1921
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- FV S.A. is an Argentine privately held manufacturer of high-technology ceramic-closing, thermostatic, and electronic faucets for bathroom, kitchen, laundry, and garden use, selling through a nationwide distributor and retail network to residential consumers, installers, architects, and trade partners across Argentina.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
FV industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Bathroom and Kitchen Faucets
- NAICS
- Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Plumbing Fixtures (Faucets, Sinks & Bath Fixtures) (IMADALAA)
Keywords
Where FV is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Florida
- HQ country
- Argentina
- HQ region
- Latin America
Markets served
FV business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Faucet and Fixture Sales: FV generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of high-technology faucets (griferías), bathroom fixtures, kitchen fixtures, laundry fixtures, and garden products. The company sells directly to distributors and through retail points of sale. Revenue is derived from the sale of physical plumbing products across multiple product lines and styles.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
FV product offering
Product offeringCore offering
FV S.A. designs, manufactures, and distributes high-technology faucets (grifería) and water-conduction fixtures for bathroom, kitchen, laundry, and garden applications. Its products feature proprietary ceramic closing cartridges, thermostatic valves, electronic/touch-action closing, and water-saving aerators, organized across distinct aesthetic style lines (Minimalista, Nórdico, Industrial, Moderno, Clásico, Campo, Retro, Romántico, Infantil) and sold via an Argentina-wide distributor and retail network with dedicated Extranet, installer, and professional support portals.
Product overview
FV is a leading Argentine manufacturer of high-technology bathroom, kitchen, laundry, and garden faucets (grifería). The company offers a diverse portfolio organized by product lines (Halo, Inox One S/I1S, Pepper Plus/M6P, Mauna/G8, D8E Aromo, B5 Puelo, 87 Temple, 90 Swing, 39 Libby, 96 Augusta, L2 Epuyén) and special product categories including FV Tronic (electronic/embedded solutions) and FV Dryfix (dry construction system). FV products feature ceramic closure technology, automatic electronic closure, touch activation, and water-saving capabilities. The product range spans multiple environments (cocina/baño/lavadero/jardín) and design styles (Minimalista, Nórdico, Industrial, Clásico, Campo, Moderno, Retro).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Ofitt: A product line within the FV group portfolio, referenced in connection with water solutions.
- Cilindra
- Halo
- Inox One S
- Pepper Plus
- Mauna
- M9 Halo
- I1S Inox One S
- FV Tronic
- FV Dryfix
- B1 Arizona
- B3 Flow
- D8 Aromo
- 39 Libby Monocomando
- 90 Swing
- 96 Augusta
- B5 Puelo
- L2 Epuyén
- 87 Temple Monocomando
Products and services
- Halo Bathroom Faucet Line Bathroom faucet collection featuring minimalist design, including lavatory, bidet, bathtub/shower, and shower configurations with soft-close ceramic technology, targeted at modern bathroom renovations and new builds.
- Inox One S (I1S) Stainless Steel Faucet Line Stainless steel bathroom and kitchen faucet line including lavatory, shower, and bidet variants, featuring ceramic closure technology and stainless steel finish for corrosion resistance, targeting residential and commercial applications.
- Pepper Plus (M6P) Kitchen Faucet Kitchen countertop faucet with movable spout, soft-close technology, and durable ceramic closure, featuring water-saving and easy-clean properties for residential kitchens.
- Mauna Cocina BB (G8) Kitchen Faucet Kitchen countertop faucet with sophisticated design, available in Negro Mate, Acero Inoxidable, Brushed Brass, and Cromo finishes, targeting premium kitchen renovation projects.
- D8E Aromo Touch-Activation Kitchen Faucet Kitchen countertop faucet with touch activation and movable spout, featuring automatic electronic closure with transformer and ceramic closure technology for water and energy savings in modern kitchens.
- B5 Puelo Kitchen Faucet Line Kitchen faucet line with minimalist and Nordic style options, featuring movable high spout and water-saving aerator compatibility at 5.5 L/min, targeting modern and Scandinavian kitchen designs.
- 87 Temple Monocomando Kitchen Faucet Multi-style kitchen faucet compatible with Campo, Clásico, Industrial, Minimalista, Moderno, Nórdico, and Retro styles, with water flow of 4.5 L/min for diverse residential kitchen designs.
- 90 Swing Kitchen Faucet Low-profile kitchen countertop faucet with low-spout design and 6 L/min water flow, suited for compact urban kitchen installations.
- 39 Libby Monocomando Kitchen Faucet Kitchen faucet for Industrial, Minimalista, and Nórdico styles, featuring 4 L/min with aerator or 7 L/min with flow-cut nozzle, compatible with water heater and 1 kg minimum pressure.
- 96 Augusta Pull-Out Kitchen Faucet Kitchen faucet with extractable hand spray, movable spout, and 4.4 L/min flow, designed for utility-focused residential kitchens requiring 1.4 kg minimum pressure.
- L2 Epuyén Kitchen Faucet Kitchen faucet for Industrial, Minimalista, and Moderno styles with 7 L/min water-saving nozzle compatibility for contemporary residential kitchens.
- FV Tronic Electronic/Embedded Faucet Line Electronic and concealed faucet product line including thermostatic valves and embedded automatic faucets for advanced bathroom solutions, enabling minimalist in-wall installation.
- FV Dryfix Dry-Construction Installation System Dry construction installation system recommended for secure mounting of wall-mounted fixtures, preventing loose product issues within walls; supplied as an accessory to FV wall-mount faucet lines.
- Water-Saving Aerator Nozzles (Boquillas de ahorro de agua) Water-saving aerator nozzles available in 5 L/min and 7 L/min variants, compatible with various FV faucet lines to reduce water and energy consumption.
Quantifiable outcome
- 5-year warranty on all products, with downloadable warranty certificate.
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use FV
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
FV technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
FV partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- Franz ViegenerminorFranz Viegener is a related brand within the FV Group ecosystem, shown as an 'other company of the FV Group' on fvsa.com. The brand is separately marketed at franzviegener.com.ar and franzviegener.com, likely serving a complementary segment in the premium or different aesthetic faucet market.
- FerrumminorFerrum is a related brand within the FV Group ecosystem, appearing as an 'other company of the FV Group' on fvsa.com. Ferrum (ferrum.com.ar) is a bathroom fixtures and accessories brand, providing complementary product range within the same corporate group.
- OfittminorOfitt is a related brand within the FV Group ecosystem (ofitt.peisa.com.ar), appearing as an 'other company of the FV Group' on fvsa.com. Ofitt appears to be a brand under the Peisa division.
- FV AndinaminorFV Andina (fvandina.com) is a related brand within the FV Group ecosystem, listed as 'other company of the FV Group' on fvsa.com. FV Andina likely serves the Andean region market.
- Dos AnclasminorDos Anclas (dosanclas.com.ar) is a related brand within the FV Group ecosystem, listed as 'other company of the FV Group' on fvsa.com. The brand likely serves the bathroom accessories or complementary fixtures market.
- ZentralyminorZentraly (zentraly.com) is a related brand within the FV Group ecosystem, appearing as 'other company of the FV Group' on fvsa.com.
- PeisaminorPeisa (peisa.com.ar) is a related company within the FV Group ecosystem, appearing as 'other company of the FV Group' on fvsa.com. Peisa appears to be a heating/water systems brand.
- Piedra GrandeminorPiedra Grande (piedra-grande.com) is a related brand within the FV Group ecosystem, appearing as 'other company of the FV Group' on fvsa.com. Piedra Grande appears to be a building materials or complementary product brand.
- Grupo ConstruyaminorGrupo Construya (grupoconstruya.com.ar) is a construction materials brand ecosystem that includes FV as one of its partner brands. FV appears in the 'Nos acompañan' (Those who accompany us) section of fvsa.com, indicating a marketing/partnership relationship within the Construya brand network.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights3 records
FV competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Roca Sanitario: Spanish global manufacturer of bathroom fixtures and faucets with deep Latin American presence through Roca Argentina. Directly comparable to FV as a multi-category bathroom/kitchen brand targeting residential and project channels.
- Delta Faucet: US faucet brand (Masco) with touch/electronic and water-saving lines. Comparable to FV's FV Tronic electronic and water-saving aerator offerings and mass-premium retail positioning.
- Grohe: German premium faucet and shower systems brand, part of LIXIL. Comparable to FV in the high-technology, water-saving, electronic, and thermostatic faucet segments where both compete for premium specification.
- Docol: Brazilian manufacturer specializing in premium and electronic faucets. Comparable to FV's high-technology, electronic, and water-saving positioning in the South American market.
- Hansgrohe: German premium faucet and shower brand. Directly comparable to FV's premium positioning, design-led portfolio, and emphasis on thermostatic and water-saving technology in bathroom and kitchen taps.
- Moen: US-based faucet manufacturer with broad kitchen and bath portfolio and strong retail/spec channel. Comparable to FV on product category (single-handle, pull-down, electronic faucets) and channel mix.
- Ferrum: Argentine sanitaryware (ceramic baths/toilets/sinks) brand within the same FV Group ecosystem. A direct regional peer and channel partner, sharing Grupo Construya distribution and trade audience with FV.
- Deca: Brazilian manufacturer of faucets and metal sanitaryware, the leading local brand in Brazil. Directly comparable to FV as a regional market leader in high-technology faucets across kitchen, bathroom, and laundry.
- Peisa: Argentine heating and water-systems brand within the FV Group ecosystem. Adjacent but comparable on Argentine distribution overlap, installer channel, and project-specification workflow.
Broad incumbents
- Kohler: Global broad-line kitchen/bath brand. Overlaps FV's faucet portfolio but competes across wider categories (sinks, baths, engines) at a global scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
FV social profiles
Digital presenceFV compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
FV financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
FV leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
FV funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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FV M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about FV
What does FV do?
FV S.A. designs, manufactures, and distributes high-technology faucets (grifería) and water-conduction fixtures for bathroom, kitchen, laundry, and garden applications. Its products feature proprietary ceramic closing cartridges, thermostatic valves, electronic/touch-action closing, and water-saving aerators, organized across distinct aesthetic style lines (Minimalista, Nórdico, Industrial, Moderno, Clásico, Campo, Retro, Romántico, Infantil) and sold via an Argentina-wide distributor and retail network with dedicated Extranet, installer, and professional support portals.
Is FV a public or private company?
FV is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was FV founded?
FV was founded in 1921. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is FV based?
FV is headquartered in Florida, Argentina, in the Latin America region.
How does FV make money?
One revenue line is on record: faucet and Fixture Sales.
Who are FV's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Roca Sanitario, Delta Faucet, Grohe, Docol, Hansgrohe, Moen, Ferrum, Deca and Peisa. Kohler is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does FV have an API?
No public API is recorded for FV.
What industry is FV in?
FV's product category is Bathroom and Kitchen Faucets. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADALAA, Plumbing Fixtures (Faucets, Sinks & Bath Fixtures). Its NAICS code is 334512.