Genebre
Genebre is a privately held Spanish manufacturer, founded in 1981 in Barcelona, that designs and sells valves, fittings, and faucets for fluid control across construction, industrial, domestic, and public-facility segments, distributing to installers, distributors, and OEMs in 140+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1981
- HeadquartersBarcelona, Spain
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Genebre does
Genebre (legal entity GENEBRE, S.A.) is a privately held Spanish manufacturer founded in 1981 and headquartered in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona. The company designs, produces, and commercializes valves, fittings, and accessories for fluid control, organized into four primary product lines — Hidrosanitaria (sanitary and hydraulic installations including water, heating, gas, and solar), Industrial (ball, butterfly, gate, globe, needle, safety, pressure-reducing, and sanitary-line valves plus actuators and instrumentation), Grifería (domestic kitchen, bathroom, and shower faucets), and Colectividades (sensor faucets, timed fixtures, flush valves, pedal valves, medical fixtures, industrial-kitchen equipment, thermostatic mixers, mobility aids) — plus a Connectors line covering flexible stainless steel hoses. Underlying technology centers on brass and stainless-steel precision manufacturing to standards such as UNE-EN 12165/12164, with proprietary additions including GE-SMART WiFi-connected thermostatic heads and thermostats, GE-Safe and GE-Clean magnetic and condensate filters, polymer and stainless-steel manifolds for underfloor heating, and electothermal actuators. The group, restructured in 2008 under the Genebre Group holding, includes the Hobby Flower hydro-gardening brand (acquired 2012) and the Genwec Washroom Equipment subsidiary (created 2014).
Genebre generates revenue through B2B hardware sales of its valve and faucet portfolio. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct: a Spain domestic commercial department and four regional export teams cover Europe, Eastern Europe, Americas, and Middle East & North Africa, supported by a dedicated G2 Logistics Center for material handling. Customers include installers, distributors, OEMs, prescribers, contractors, retailers, and hardware stores across construction, industrial, domestic, and public-facility segments. Pricing is quote-based per project (not publicly disclosed), with multi-year contracts. The company claims a presence in more than 140 countries through subsidiaries in Europe, Asia, and America. Marketing is anchored by downloadable digital catalogs, YouTube installation tutorials, active social media channels, and participation in industry fairs including Expoquimia and AUNA; B2B marketing is supported by Salesforce Pardot and analytics tooling.
The company holds multiple certifications relevant to its regulated end-markets — CE marking, AENOR-certified valves, ACS (French sanitary compliance), and ITB Poland — along with GDPR/CCPA data-protection compliance and a Spanish criminal-compliance program. CEO Agustí Solé serves as Director General of Genebre Group, and the company appears to remain under family ownership with no disclosed external private-equity or venture-capital investors. In 2026, the Ge-Easy Box monomando was selected for the ADI-FAD Delta awards, one of Spain's longest-running industrial design recognitions.
Genebre firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Genebre
- Legal name
- GENEBRE, S.A.
- Website
- https://genebre.es
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1981
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Genebre is a privately held Spanish manufacturer, founded in 1981 in Barcelona, that designs and sells valves, fittings, and faucets for fluid control across construction, industrial, domestic, and public-facility segments, distributing to installers, distributors, and OEMs in 140+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Genebre is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Barcelona
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Genebre business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Valves and Accessories Sales: Genebre designs, produces, and commercializes valves and accessories for fluid control across hydrosanitary (brass valves), industrial (industrial valves), domestic (kitchen/bathroom fixtures), and collective (public facility plumbing) applications. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales to distributors, installers, OEMs, and retailers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B direct sales — quote-based pricing per product or project |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Genebre product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Genebre designs, manufactures and distributes valves, fittings and accessories for fluid control across five product lines: Hidrosanitaria (water, heating, gas and solar installations), Industrial (ball, butterfly, gate, safety, regulating valves, actuators and instrumentation), Grifería (kitchen and bathroom faucets), Colectividades (sensor/timed faucets, flushometers, thermostatic mixers, medical and public-space equipment), and Connectors (flexible stainless-steel Geflex, Geconnect and Geconnect-Gas). The offering is sold primarily B2B through regional commercial departments and a downloadable flipbook catalog covering all five lines.
Product overview
Genebre is a manufacturer of valves, fittings, and faucets for fluid control systems, organized into four main product lines: Hidrosanitaria (valves and brass fittings for water/heating/gas installations), Industrial (valves and accessories for industrial applications), Grifería (domestic faucets for kitchen and bathroom), and Colectividades (faucets and equipment for public spaces). The company also operates sub-brands including GE-SMART (WiFi-connected smart thermostats and thermostatic heads for heating control), GE-Safe (magnetic filters for boiler protection), GE-Clean (condensate filters), Geflex/Geconnect/Geconnect-Gas (flexible stainless steel connectors), and product series such as Serie KLOE (premium bathroom faucets with multiple finishes including brushed gold PVD) and Serie Basik (entry-level bathroom faucets). Genebre's products serve markets ranging from small domestic installations to large industrial facilities and public space projects.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Geflex: Flexible connection product line
- Geconnect
- Geconnect-Gas
Products and services
- Línea Hidrosanitaria (Hydrosanitary Valves & Fittings) Comprehensive line of brass valves and fittings for residential and commercial water, heating, gas and solar installations, sold through distributors and installers.
- Línea Industrial (Industrial Valves, Actuators and Instrumentation) Industrial-grade ball, butterfly, gate, globe, check, safety and pressure-reducing valves, plus pneumatic/electric actuators, stainless-steel fittings and instrumentation for industrial process-fluid control.
- Línea Grifería (Domestic Kitchen & Bathroom Faucets) Domestic mixer taps, kitchen faucets, shower systems and accessories for kitchen and bathroom, including premium multi-finish PVD series (KLOE) and entry-level series (BASIK).
- Línea Colectividades (Public-Facility Faucets & Equipment) Faucets and equipment for public and collective-use restrooms, including sensor and timed faucets, flushometers, pedal valves, medical fixtures, industrial-kitchen equipment, thermostatic mixers and mobility aids.
- Connectors (Geflex, Geconnect, Geconnect-Gas) Flexible corrugated stainless-steel connectors (DN8 to DN50) for water, heating and gas installations, with a dedicated Geconnect-Gas variant for gas-specific safety certification.
- GE-SMART Smart Thermostatic System WiFi-connected thermostatic control family for hydronic heating, comprising the GE-SMART thermostatic head, the GE-SMART Touch thermostat and the GE-SMART WiFi receiver (2.4GHz) for smart home integration.
- GE-Safe Magnetic Boiler Filter Magnetic and multifunction filters with neodymium elements for debris capture in boiler and water-heating installations; the GE-SAFE+ variant combines a polyamide PA66+33%FV body, an AISI 304 800-micron filter and a REN35 11,000 Gauss magnetic insert.
- GE-Clean Condensate Boiler Filter Condensate filter for condensing boilers that neutralizes and filters boiler condensate using calcium-carbonate fills, protecting drainage and boiler components.
- Stainless-Steel Underfloor-Heating Manifold PN 6 AISI 304L stainless-steel manifold with thermostatic valves, brass connections per UNE-EN 12165, EPDM gaskets, and 3–13 circuit configurations for underfloor radiant heating.
- Polymer Underfloor-Heating Manifold PN 8 Pa66+30%FV polymer manifold with thermostatic valves, brass connections per UNE-EN 12165, EPDM gaskets, G3/4 Euroconus derivations and 2–14 circuit configurations for underfloor radiant heating.
- Serie KLOE Premium Bathroom Faucet Series Premium bathroom faucet series available in brushed gold (PVD), black, chrome and brushed-metal finishes; includes mixer taps, shower systems and bath fixtures.
- Serie BASIK Bathroom Faucet Series Entry-level bathroom faucet series offering essential functionality with quality construction for residential bathroom projects.
- Electronic / Sensor Faucets for Collectivities Sensor-activated (touchless) electronic faucets for public restrooms and collective spaces using Smart Touchless Solutions technology, supporting hygiene and water-conservation objectives.
- Industrial Steam Line Industrial product sub-line dedicated to control, regulation and conduction of steam in industrial installations, including the associated brochures and documentation.
- 3-Way Kitchen Faucets for Water-Treatment Equipment 3-way extractable kitchen faucets designed to integrate with domestic water-treatment equipment, providing dedicated filtered-water and standard hot/cold flow paths.
Companies that use Genebre
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Genebre technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Genebre partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Fira de BarcelonacoreGenebre will participate as an exhibitor at Expoquimia 2026, the reference international chemistry and process industries fair held at Fira de Barcelona (June 2-5, 2026). Genebre will present its industrial solutions and new products at Pabellón P2 – Nivel 0 – Calle F – Stand 96.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves10 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Genebre competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Caleffi: Italian manufacturer of components for heating, plumbing, and air-conditioning systems, including thermostatic valves, manifolds, and balancing devices. Directly comparable to Genebre's heating regulation and underfloor heating manifold products.
- Reliance Worldwide Corporation: Manufacturer and supplier of plumbing, water flow, and control products marketed under SharkBite, Reliance Valves, and other brands across the Americas, Europe, and Australia-Pacific. Highly comparable to Genebre's connector and valve distribution model.
- Watts Water Technologies: US-headquartered manufacturer of valves, faucets, and water management products serving plumbing, HVAC, and industrial markets. Highly comparable to Genebre's hydrosanitary and industrial valve business with broader global scale.
- Uponor: Finnish-headquartered supplier of plumbing and indoor climate solutions, including PEX pipe fittings, manifolds, and radiant underfloor heating systems. Directly comparable to Genebre's polymer manifold and PEX/multilayer accessory lines.
Broad incumbents
- Danfoss: Danish manufacturer of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning components including radiator thermostatic valves, balancing valves, and electronic climate controls. Comparable to Genebre's heating regulation valves and GE-SMART thermostat lines.
- Crane Co. US diversified industrial manufacturer with a substantial process flow technologies segment producing valves and fittings for chemical, energy, and water markets. Comparable to Genebre's industrial valves and actuation product family.
- IMI plc: UK-listed global engineering group specializing in fluid control and actuation for HVAC and industrial process markets. Compares to Genebre's industrial valve and pneumatic/electric actuator product lines but at materially greater scale and breadth.
- Pentair: US water solutions company producing valves, filters, and flow control products for residential, commercial, and industrial water treatment. Comparable to Genebre's hydrosanitary and boiler filtration product lines.
- Georg Fischer (GF Piping Systems): Swiss industrial group manufacturing piping systems, fittings, valves, and flow control products for water and industrial applications. Comparable to Genebre's industrial fittings/valves business at meaningfully larger scale.
Emerging players
- Honeywell International: US multinational whose smart thermostat products (T-series and Lyric lines) and building automation portfolio compete with Genebre's GE-SMART WiFi thermostat line for the same connected-heating specifications in residential and light commercial projects.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Genebre social profiles
Digital presenceGenebre compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
Genebre financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Genebre leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Genebre subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Genebre funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors2 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Genebre M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Genebre
What does Genebre do?
Genebre designs, manufactures and distributes valves, fittings and accessories for fluid control across five product lines: Hidrosanitaria (water, heating, gas and solar installations), Industrial (ball, butterfly, gate, safety, regulating valves, actuators and instrumentation), Grifería (kitchen and bathroom faucets), Colectividades (sensor/timed faucets, flushometers, thermostatic mixers, medical and public-space equipment), and Connectors (flexible stainless-steel Geflex, Geconnect and Geconnect-Gas). The offering is sold primarily B2B through regional commercial departments and a downloadable flipbook catalog covering all five lines.
Is Genebre a public or private company?
Genebre is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Genebre founded?
Genebre was founded in 1981. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Genebre based?
Genebre is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Genebre make money?
One revenue line is on record: valves and Accessories Sales.
Who are Genebre's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Caleffi, Reliance Worldwide Corporation, Watts Water Technologies and Uponor. Broad incumbents are Danfoss, Crane Co., IMI plc, Pentair and Georg Fischer (GF Piping Systems). Honeywell International is listed as an emerging player.
Does Genebre have an API?
No public API is recorded for Genebre.