What Meca-Inox does

Meca-Inox is a French industrial valve manufacturer founded in 1955, headquartered at 12 Rue de la Haute Borne, 27140 Gisors, France, and reported at 101-250 employees. The company designs and produces specialty stainless-steel and low-ferrite valves for technically demanding applications across the chemical, pharmaceutical and biotech, food and beverage, industrial and cryogenic gases, LNG, hydrogen, and nuclear sectors. Core product lines include 3-piece ball valves, 2-piece DIN-flanged valves, check valves and sight glasses, motorizations and accessories, and a special-designs category that addresses extreme temperatures (-196°C to +280°C), corrosive fluids, fire-safe LNG service, sanitary surface finishes (Ra 0.4 on 1.4435 stainless steel), Zero PFAS requirements, and hydrogen DBB service.

The business model is quote-based B2B hardware sales, with all manufacturing performed at the Gisors facility under a '100% France-made' positioning. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales for major industrial accounts with an official distributor and stockist network that has placed valves in approximately 150 countries. The company is privately held, with no public listing, no disclosed funding rounds, and no reported revenue figure in the available sources. Customer engagement is vertical-segmented (chemistry, pharma/biotech, agri-food, industrial gases, LNG, hydrogen, nuclear), and marketing emphasizes technical problem-solving content rather than pricing-driven promotion.

In April 2026, Meca-Inox acquired a majority stake in the Spanish industrial valve manufacturer BAC Valves, with IKEI acting as financial advisor; this transaction both expands Meca-Inox's European footprint and resolves BAC's generational succession challenge. Post-acquisition, BAC Valves installed new regional leadership for Europe, India, Middle East, and China. The company's website also confirms a February 2026 product launch of Double Block and Bleed valves for hydrogen refueling stations, signaling a deliberate positioning in hydrogen energy infrastructure alongside its traditional chemistry, pharma, and food verticals. In June 2026, the firm received the 'Trésor du Vexin Normand 2026' regional employer recognition.

Name

Meca-Inox

Legal name

MECA-INOX

Website

https://meca-inox.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Meca-Inox is a French industrial valve manufacturer (founded 1955, Gisors, France) that designs and produces specialty valves for demanding applications in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, LNG and cryogenic, industrial gas, hydrogen, and nuclear sectors, distributing to roughly 150 countries via direct sales and distributor networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Valves

NAICS

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

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chemical Processing Equipment (Reactors, Mixers, Agitators) (IMAHAEAA), Industrial Gas & Air Separation Equipment (ASU, PSA, Cryogenic Systems) (IMAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Industrial valve manufacturing
• Cryogenic valve solutions
• Stainless steel ball valves
• Sanitary process valves
• LNG fire-safe valves

Headquarters

HQ city

Cergy-pontoise

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Valve Sales: Sale of industrial valves including 3-piece valves, 2-piece flanged valves, check valves, sight glasses, and motorization accessories. Revenue generated from product sales to industrial customers in demanding sectors.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Meca-Inox designs, manufactures, and distributes industrial valves and flow control components — including 3-piece ball valves, 2-piece DIN-flanged valves, check valves, sight glasses, and motorizations — for demanding process industries such as chemistry, pharmaceutical and biotech, agri-food, industrial and technical gases, LNG/cryogenics, and hydrogen. Production is carried out at the company's facility in Gisors, France, with engineered solutions for corrosive fluids, extreme temperatures (cryogenic to +280°C), fire-safe LNG, and PFAS-free applications.

Product overview

Meca-Inox is a leader in industrial valves for demanding markets, offering a comprehensive portfolio of valve products. The core product line includes 3-piece ball valves, 2-piece valves with DIN flanges, check valves and sight glasses, motorizations and accessories, and specially engineered designs for demanding applications. In May 2026, Meca-Inox acquired Spanish company BAC Valves, expanding its international positioning in industrial valves and flow control solutions. The company serves markets including chemistry, food processing, pharmaceuticals and biotech, industrial gases, LNG and cryogenics, and hydrogen applications. Meca-Inox manufactures in France (Gisors facility) and distributes to 150 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BAC Valves: Industrial valve manufacturer acquired by Meca-Inox Group in April 2026, specializing in industrial valves and flow control solutions.

Products and services

• Vannes 3-pièces (3-Piece Ball Valves) Three-piece ball valves designed for industrial applications requiring robust construction, easy maintenance, and reliable performance in demanding environments, including corrosive-fluid, high-temperature, and cryogenic service.
• Vannes 2-pièces à brides DIN (2-Piece DIN Flanged Valves) Two-piece valves with DIN-standard flange connections designed for industrial process applications with flange connection requirements.
• Clapets & Viseurs (Check Valves & Sight Glasses) Check valves and sight glasses used for backflow prevention, flow monitoring, and visual inspection of industrial fluid processes.
• Designs spéciaux (Special-Application Valve Designs) Engineered valve designs for specific demanding applications including cryogenic service, high temperatures, fire-safe requirements, and corrosive-fluid handling.
• Vannes DBB pour stations-service hydrogène (DBB Valves for Hydrogen Refueling Stations) Double Block and Bleed (DBB) valves engineered for hydrogen refueling stations and high-pressure hydrogen service applications.
• BAC Valves (Industrial Valve Line) Industrial valves and flow control solutions from the BAC Valves product line, now part of Meca-Inox Group, serving the Spanish and international industrial valve market with regional leadership for Europe, India & Middle East, and China.

Quantifiable outcome

• Valves installed in 150 countries
• +1 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BAC ValvescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Meca Inox Group acquired a majority stake in Spanish industrial valve manufacturer BAC Valves, with the transaction formalized in April 2026. IKEI acted as financial advisor to the Bac Valves ownership. The acquisition strengthens Meca-Inox's international positioning in the industrial valves and flow control solutions segment through strategic complementarity of capabilities and product portfolios. The deal addresses BAC Valves' generational succession challenge while enabling the company to access greater financial and commercial resources. Following the acquisition, Bac Valves welcomed new Europe, India & Middle East, and China leadership directions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Flowserve Corporation: Flowserve is a global flow control and pumps manufacturer serving the chemical, oil & gas, and power industries with a broad valve portfolio. It is a much larger incumbent operating in the same end markets as Meca-Inox with overlapping industrial valve offerings.
• Watts Water Technologies: Watts Water manufactures valves and flow control products for plumbing, heating, and industrial applications. It overlaps with Meca-Inox in industrial valves but is a much broader incumbent serving water and HVAC in addition to industrial markets.
• Crane Co. Crane Co. operates a process flow technologies segment that manufactures valves and fittings for chemical, energy, and industrial markets. It overlaps with Meca-Inox in industrial process valves but operates at much larger scale across many product categories.

Direct peers

• KITZ Corporation: KITZ is a Japanese manufacturer of industrial valves, flow control devices, and related fittings serving chemical, gas, and process industries globally. It is a direct competitor to Meca-Inox in industrial process valves for demanding applications.
• SAMSON AG: SAMSON is a German specialist in control valves and actuators for process industries including chemicals, food, pharma, and LNG. It is a strong direct peer given shared focus on regulated, demanding-application valve markets.
• BAC Valves: BAC Valves is a Spanish industrial valve manufacturer now under Meca-Inox Group ownership. It is the most directly comparable peer given its overlap in product portfolio (industrial valves for chemistry, food, gases) and is effectively a sister company within the same corporate group.
• Klinger Group: Klinger is an Austrian manufacturer of industrial gaskets, seals, and valves serving chemical, petrochemical, and process industries. It is closely comparable to Meca-Inox in serving European chemical and process customers with sealing and flow-control equipment.
• Bonney Forge Corporation: Bonney Forge manufactures forged steel valves and fittings for oil & gas, power, and chemical applications. It directly competes with Meca-Inox in forged and severe-service industrial valves.
• Velan Inc. Velan is a Canadian manufacturer of industrial valves, especially forged steel and specialty valves for power, oil & gas, chemical, and cryogenic applications. It is directly comparable to Meca-Inox's focus on severe-service and cryogenic valves.

Emerging players

• Pfeiffer Vacuum / VAT Group (industrial vacuum / specialty): VAT Group is a Swiss manufacturer of high-end industrial valves for the semiconductor, vacuum, and process industries. While focused on vacuum applications, it represents a comparable specialty industrial valve maker operating in demanding technical segments with strong export reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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