ISMA

What ISMA does

ISMA is a privately held Portuguese industrial equipment distributor founded in 1982 and headquartered in Portugal, with 40 years of continuous operation as of 2022. The company sources, stocks and resells a multi-brand portfolio of approximately 26 international manufacturers' fluid conduction, control and management equipment for Portuguese industrial customers. Its catalog spans valves (butterfly, ball, gate, globe, needle, check, pressure reducing, safety, control, sanitary), pneumatic and electric actuators, solenoid valves, level/flow/pressure/temperature instrumentation, steam traps and systems, filters, rotary unions, flexible connections, stainless-steel accessories, CAMLOCK couplings, pumps and agitators, plus thermal insulation and sealing materials. The business model is B2B direct sales with custom quotations, multi-year project contracts and technical consultation delivered via phone (229 997 530), email ([email protected]) and product-page inquiry forms on isma.pt, supported by downloadable PDF catalogs (General and Sanitary Line).

Underlying technology spans distributed rather than in-house products, with notable components including ATEX/IP68-certified submersible level transmitters, HART/PROFIBUS-enabled smart electro-pneumatic positioners, IO-link rotary union sensors from Christian Maier, REYNOLDS-compensated steam counters up to 430°C, and sanitary-grade valves for food, beverage and pharmaceutical applications via GEA. The company sells across horizontal industrial use cases (food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, textile, HVAC, general manufacturing) with energy-efficiency services such as steam trap analysis layered on top of equipment sales. No public listing, no disclosed funding, no parent company and no management team data are available in the source material, and revenue, headcount and customer logos are not disclosed.

Name

ISMA

Legal name

ISMA

Website

https://isma.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ISMA is a privately held Portuguese industrial equipment distributor founded in 1982 that resells valves, actuators, instrumentation and steam equipment from roughly 26 international brands to Portuguese food, beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, textile and HVAC industrial customers via direct B2B sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fluid Control Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC), Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Industrial fluid control
• Valve distribution
• Industrial automation
• Process equipment
• Steam systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Maia

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Distribution: Sale of industrial equipment for fluid conduction, control and management including valves, solenoid valves, actuators, steam traps, rotary unions, filters, stainless steel accessories, tubes, pumps and other related equipment. Products sourced from multiple international manufacturers and distributed to industrial customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ISMA distributes industrial equipment for fluid conduction, control, and management, including valves (butterfly, globe, gate, ball, needle, check, pressure reducing, safety), pneumatic and electric actuators, solenoid valves, steam traps, level controllers, flow meters, pressure/temperature transmitters, and rotary unions. The portfolio spans products from approximately 26 international manufacturers (GEA, ODE, OMAL, BRAY, Nöding, Prisma, Oventrop, Ayvaz, Diesse, Christian Maier, TOSACA, Conflow, and others), with sanitary-grade equipment for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The company also performs steam trap analysis as an industrial energy efficiency service.

Product overview

ISMA is an industrial equipment distributor specializing in fluid conduction, control, and management solutions. The company operates as a multi-brand portfolio distributor offering products from approximately 26 international manufacturers including GEA, OMAL, ODE, BRAY, Nöding, Ayvaz, Prisma, Conflow, Oventrop, Diesse, and others. The product portfolio encompasses valves (butterfly, ball, gate, globe, check, safety, pressure reducing, control), actuators (pneumatic and electric from OMAL), control equipment (level transmitters, flow meters, pressure indicators, positioners, limit switches, NAMUR solenoid valves), solenoid valves and pumps (ODE brand with ATEX/NSF/Oxygen certifications), steam traps and steam systems (including Ayvaz level/flow products), filters, flexible connections, thermal insulation, stainless accessories, CAMLOCK quick-connectors, and sanitary line products for food/pharma industries. ISMA also provides energy efficiency services including steam trap analysis. The company celebrated 40 years in the market in 2022 and serves industrial sectors including food, beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, textile, and general manufacturing. The distribution model means ISMA does not manufacture products but rather imports, stocks, and resells specialized industrial equipment with technical support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Valves Industrial valves for fluid control applications including pressure reducing valves (RP13), control valves, butterfly valves (BRAY wafer type), ball valves (OMAL Magnum wafer type DN15-DN100), gate valves (guillotine uni-directional Series A), globe valves, needle valves, check valves, and safety valves (TOSACA with ECTFE/Halar coatings). Sourced from manufacturers including OMAL, BRAY, Nöding, TOSACA, Belgicast, Brandoni, CMO, and Macoga.
• Pneumatic and Electric Actuators Pneumatic actuators (aluminum and stainless steel constructions) and electric actuators from OMAL, including models with manual override handwheels and high-torque variants for valve automation across industrial processes.
• Solenoid Valves and Solenoid Pumps ODE solenoid valves including 2-way and 3-way direct action valves, total separation series (KP series in technopolymer), high pressure valves, and special certified versions (NSF, ATEX, Oxygen). Also includes Phoenix PX50/TP400 series solenoid and vibration pumps for fluid transfer. Available with coils in series B, G, U, L with CE, UL, CSA, VDE approvals and ATEX Ex mB / Ex nA options.
• Control and Monitoring Equipment Industrial control and monitoring equipment including level controllers (4-electrode Ayvaz ELK-4/4F), flow meters (variable area), pressure and temperature transmitters (Nöding submersible IP68/ATEX, digital indicators -1 to 250 Barg / -50 to 200°C), electro-pneumatic converters (Conflow IPC), smart electro-pneumatic positioners (linear and rotary with HART/PROFIBUS), and Prisma limit switch boxes for pneumatic actuators.
• Steam Traps and Steam Management Steam trap products including float steam traps (SK-50) for condensate removal in industrial steam systems, plus steam counters with volumetric and mass measurement capability, internal temperature compensation for saturated steam, real-time Reynolds number correction, DN20-DN200 sizing, up to 430°C, PN16-PN100 ratings, with HART protocol communication.
• Rotary Unions (Industry 4.0) Christian Maier rotary unions for various industrial systems, featuring a new equipment line with wear, leak, speed, temperature, and pressure sensors that provide real-time information via IO-link, supporting Industry 4.0 applications.
• Sanitary Line Equipment Sanitary-grade equipment and GEA valves, pumps, and cleaning technology for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries meeting hygiene standards. Distributed products include GEA's comprehensive portfolio of valves, production machines and units, and advanced process technology with components and comprehensive services.
• Filters, Sight Glasses, and Accessories Industrial filters, sight glasses for fluid system protection and monitoring, flexible connections for fluid system installation, stainless steel accessories, CAMLOCK quick-connect coupling accessories, pumps and agitators for fluid transfer and mixing, thermal insulation products, and coating and sealing materials for equipment protection.
• Steam Trap Analysis Service Steam trap analysis service for industrial energy efficiency optimization, identifying failing or inefficient steam traps and recommending corrective action to improve plant energy performance.
• Static Flow Regulator Valves (Oventrop Flanged) Flanged static flow regulating valves by Oventrop for hot/cold water lines, cooling systems, and HVAC applications. Body material EN-GJL-250 JL 1040 with stainless steel/PTFE seals, DN65-DN300 diameter, PN16 flanged connection, -10°C to +130°C temperature range, max 16 bar.
• Pressure and Temperature Measurement Instruments Industrial measurement instruments including Nöding digital pressure/temperature indicators (-1 to 250 Barg, -50 to 200°C, 4-20 mA / 0-10 V analog output), industrial thermometers (PVC, carbon steel, or stainless steel, 1/4" to 1/2" diameter, threaded or flanged, -200 to 700°C), PT100/PT1000 temperature probes with 316L stainless steel sheath (Class A/B accuracy, -50 to +500°C, 3 or 4 wire, optional 4-20 mA converter), manometers, and water meters (brass or cast iron, DN15-DN200, threaded or flanged, cold/hot water with pulse emitter).
• Level Indicators and Switches Level indicators and switches including Ayvaz 4-electrode level controllers (ELK-4/4F, DN50/flange DN40, up to 238°C, 32 bar, AISI316/PTFE), magnetic level indicators (MG33, DN15-DN25, up to 160°C, 16 bar), horizontal float level switches (Fig. C4 IP55, Fig. C2 AISI316/brass), miniature float level switches, electromechanical level switches (Fig. A95B, IP68, 100m depth), and Diesse reflection level indicators for boilers and tanks (DN15-DN25, up to 160°C, 16 bar).

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• GEAcoreTechnology or IntegrationGEA is one of the world's largest suppliers of processing systems for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. Portfolio includes production machines and units, advanced process technology, components, and comprehensive services. ISMA distributes GEA valves in Portugal.
• ODEcoreTechnology or IntegrationODE manufactures solenoid valves (eletroválvulas) including 2-way and 3-way direct action valves, separation total series, high pressure valves, and special certified valves (NSF, ATEX, Oxygen). ISMA distributes ODE products in Portugal.
• TOSACAcoreTechnology or IntegrationTOSACA specializes in safety valves with complete range of sizes and material types. Offers special coatings including ECTFE/Halar for demanding industrial process requirements. ISMA distributes TOSACA safety valves.
• OMALcoreTechnology or IntegrationOMAL manufactures pneumatic actuators (aluminum and stainless steel), electric actuators, and butterfly valves. Products include high torque actuators and manual operation accessories. ISMA distributes Omal products in Portugal.
• Christian Maier (Maier)coreTechnology or IntegrationChristian Maier specializes in rotary unions for various industrial systems. New equipment line includes wear, leak, speed, temperature, and pressure sensors with real-time IO-link information. Industry 4.0 ready products.
• BraymajorTechnology or IntegrationBray manufactures butterfly valves and related flow control products. ISMA distributes Bray valve products.
• NödingmajorTechnology or IntegrationNöding produces digital pressure/temperature indicators and submersible level transmitters. Products include IP68 and ATEX certified equipment for industrial level and pressure measurement.
• PrismamajorTechnology or IntegrationPrisma manufactures position sensors, electro-pneumatic NAMUR valves, and limit switch boxes for pneumatic actuators. Products include IP65 and IP67 rated equipment for industrial automation.
• OventropmajorTechnology or IntegrationOventrop produces static flow regulating valves for water and HVAC applications. Products include threaded and flanged regulators for hot/cold water and cooling systems.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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