Genebre

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.

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 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

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core 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.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fira de BarcelonacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGenebre 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

Direct 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

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GENEBRE_SA
• Facebookfacebook.com/Genebre.GG
• LinkedInes.linkedin.com/organization-guest/company/genebre-s-a
• Instagraminstagram.com/genebre_es
• Xx.com/genebre

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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