Nicoll

What Nicoll does

Nicoll is a French manufacturer of synthetic (primarily PVC-based) fluid management systems for buildings, founded in 1956 and headquartered in Cholet, France. The company operates as a subsidiary of Aliaxis Group, a global fluid management conglomerate. Nicoll designs and produces a comprehensive product portfolio organized across interior and exterior applications: interior offerings include wastewater evacuation systems (HOMETECH®, CHUTUNIC® EVO acoustic single-stack systems), water distribution networks (FLUXO® multilayer piping, HTA® canalisation), bathroom and WC solutions (DOCIA® walk-in showers, VIRTUO® and SOLEMUR® built-in support frames, TURBOFLOW® shower drains, HYDROSENSO® hydrotherapy), and kitchen drainage (EASYPHON® bi-injection siphons); exterior offerings include AKASISON® siphonic rainwater evacuation, CONNECTO®/KENADRAIN® hydraulic channels (load classes A15–E600), and VODALIS® gutters made from proprietary TECHTAN® synthetic material backed by a 30-year warranty. The company also markets differentiated proprietary technologies such as ZYPHO® wastewater heat recovery (recovering up to 52% of heat from greywater and reducing hot water energy bills by up to 40%) and a committed sanitary range integrating up to 90% recycled materials.

The business model is a B2B hardware sales operation conducted primarily through a network of 7,000 building-materials resellers across metropolitan France, supplemented by a specialized direct sales force organized by vertical (prescription accounts, Akasison, healthcare, real estate/hospitality, individual house builders). Pricing is distributed via a published Tarif Général catalog rather than e-commerce; no direct online purchase is offered. Revenue is generated through product sales to installers (plumbers, masons, roofers, tilers, landscapers), specifiers (engineering firms, architects, developers), distributors, and individual homeowners, with end deployments spanning individual houses, collective housing, hospitals, hotels, sports facilities, public infrastructure, and commercial buildings. Notable project references include Paris La Défense Arena, Tour Saint-Gobain, Opéra de Vichy, Hôtel Mama Shelter Paris West, Tramway de Nancy, Stade de Nice, and Hôpital Clinique Saint-Dominique. Certifications include NF Me (for fire-resistant PVC WC fittings and pipes) and ACS (Attestation de Conformité Sanitaire for products in contact with drinking water). Customer validation is strong, with a 94% recommendation rate across 428 professional reviews collected on the company's Nicoll Community platform.

Name

Nicoll

Legal name

Nicoll

Website

https://nicoll.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Nicoll is a 70-year-old French manufacturer of PVC-based fluid management systems for buildings (drainage, water distribution, rainwater evacuation, sanitaryware), sold through 7,000 resellers across France as a subsidiary of Aliaxis Group, serving installers, specifiers, and distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cholet

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sanitary and Building Products Sales: Nicoll generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of comprehensive fluid management systems for buildings including water evacuation products (PVC tubes, fittings, acoustic systems), water distribution networks, bathroom fixtures, WC systems, kitchen equipment, and outdoor products (gutters, hydraulic channels, drainage). Products are sold through a network of 7,000 resellers across metropolitan France.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Nicoll manufactures and sells PVC-based fluid management systems for buildings, including water evacuation products (tubes, fittings, acoustic drainage systems), water distribution networks, bathroom and WC fixtures, kitchen drainage, gutters, hydraulic channels, and siphonic rainwater systems. Products are made from proprietary materials such as TECHTAN and PVC-C, and are sold primarily through a network of 7,000 resellers in metropolitan France to building professionals and individual homeowners.

Product overview

Nicoll is a manufacturer of building and sanitary products founded in 1956, celebrating 70 years in 2026. The company operates as part of the Aliaxis Group and offers a comprehensive portfolio of fluid management solutions organized into interior and exterior product categories. For interior applications, Nicoll provides waste water evacuation systems including HOMETECH® (silent eco-responsible PVC), ZYPHO® (heat recovery from waste water), and CHUTUNIC® EVO (acoustic unit waste with helical tubes); distribution networks featuring FLUXO® multilayer piping and HTA® canalisation systems; bathroom solutions including DOCIA® Italian-style showers, HYDROSENSO® hydrotherapy, and TURBOFLOW® shower drains; WC products with VIRTUO® and SOLEMUR® built-in supports; and kitchen drainage with EASYPHON® bi-injection siphons. For exterior applications, the portfolio includes AKASISON® siphonic rainwater evacuation, CONNECTO®/KENADRAIN® hydraulic channels in multiple load classes (A15-E600), gutters in exclusive TECHTAN® material (30-year guarantee), and sanitation systems. Nicoll also offers digital tools including the ZYPHO® energy savings calculator and 3D gutter configurator, along with 3D/BIM modeling services for professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ZYPHO: Heat recovery systems for wastewater that recover up to 52% of heat from used water, saving up to 40% on hot water energy bills
• HOMETECH
• CHUTUNIC EVO
• VIRTUO
• DOCIA
• EASYPHON
• FLUXO
• AKASISON
• HTA
• SOLEMUR
• TURBOFLOW
• VODALIS
• CONNECTO
• KENADRAIN

Products and services

• HOMETECH® Eco-responsible and silent wastewater evacuation system for residential buildings, featuring PVC compact non-pre-socketed tubes; designed for plumbers, installers, and building contractors.
• ZYPHO® Heat recovery systems for showers and bathtubs that recover up to 52% of heat from wastewater, reducing hot water energy bills by up to 40%; available in horizontal and vertical models.
• CHUTUNIC® EVO Next-generation acoustic single-stack drainage system with helicoidal tubes for collective housing, offering improved performance, reduced noise, modularity, and environmental responsibility.
• VIRTUO® Wall-mounted toilet support frames (bâti-supports) in self-supporting monobloc configurations, integrating recycled materials for reduced environmental impact.
• DOCIA® Italian-style (walk-in) shower systems including wall drains and low-height shower channels for seamless floor-level tiled shower installations.
• FLUXO® / FLUXO®-ZP Multilayer piping systems for water distribution networks, offering corrosion resistance and ease of installation for residential and commercial buildings.
• HTA® Complete canalisation (piping) system for water distribution with balancing valves designed for maintenance without cutting the network; focuses on water quality preservation.
• AKASISON® Siphonic rainwater evacuation system for flat roofs, enabling efficient drainage without slope requirements for commercial and industrial buildings.
• CONNECTO® / KENADRAIN® Hydraulic channel systems available in multiple load classes (A15 to E600) for terraces, garages, parking lots, and industrial applications; CONNECTO features a patented invisible design.
• VODALIS® Gutters (TECHTAN® material) Gutter systems manufactured in France from exclusive TECHTAN synthetic material with 30-year guarantee, ultra-resistance, and low carbon footprint; for individual houses and collective housing.
• EASYPHON® Sink and lavatory drainage systems featuring bi-injection technology with joints injected simultaneously with components for perfect and durable watertightness.
• HYDROSENSO® Hydrotherapy systems for bathrooms offering therapeutic water experiences for residential and hospitality applications.
• TURBOFLOW® Shower tray drainage systems with compact, high-performance drainage solutions featuring MAGNETECH technology for 90mm receptacles.
• SOLEMUR® Self-supporting built-in support systems for suspended toilets, designed for high-rise building applications including commercial and residential towers.
• Gamme Sanitaire Engagée Eco-responsible sanitary product range incorporating up to 90% recycled materials without compromising quality, including siphons, drain plugs, and float valves for professional installers.
• STRAUB® Universal junction fittings for joining pipes without welding or threading, suitable for various pipe materials in water distribution networks.
• NEOLIA® Ventilation grilles for exterior building applications.
• PVC Pression Nicoll Complete PVC pressure range with over 500 references covering PN10, PN16, and PN25 tubes, fittings, and valves for pressurized water systems.
• Clapet Anti-Pollution E.A Anti-pollution check valve designed to preserve water quality and protect end users from backflow contamination in water distribution systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 40% savings on hot water energy bills with ZYPHO heat recovery
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments15 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Aliaxis GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1956Nicoll is part of Aliaxis Group, a global leader in fluid management solutions. Aliaxis provides strategic direction, financial backing, and international network access. Nicoll operates as a key brand within the group, contributing to the group's comprehensive building solutions portfolio. The group is active worldwide and enables Nicoll to leverage global resources while maintaining regional focus.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain: Global building materials conglomerate with broad portfolio spanning glass, insulation, and distribution (including complementary distribution brands). Operates across many of the same European construction-product categories as Nicoll — including as a Nicoll end-customer (Tour Saint-Gobain) — and shapes channel/demand dynamics for French building products.

Direct peers

• Rehau: Global polymer-based solutions company offering plumbing, heating, and building products (including underfloor heating, pipe systems, and facade solutions). Direct competitor to Nicoll across European building fluid management, with comparable material technology focus and broad product portfolio.
• Viega: Private German manufacturer of plumbing and heating installation technology (press-fit systems, drainage, pre-wall systems). Competes head-on with Nicoll in sanitary installation solutions across the European building trades market.
• GF Piping Systems (Georg Fischer): Swiss-listed manufacturer of plastic and metal piping systems for utilities, industrial, and building applications. Comparable product technology (PVC, PP, multilayer pipes) and overlapping customer base in building fluid management.
• Polypipe (Genuit Group): UK-based plastic piping systems specialist focused on residential and commercial building applications including drainage, plumbing, and underfloor heating. Direct category overlap with Nicoll across plastic fluid management and climate systems.
• Geberit: Swiss plumbing systems manufacturer with strong European brand in concealed cisterns, drainage, and water supply. Comparable to Nicoll in targeting installers and specifiers for fluid management and sanitary systems across European residential and commercial construction.
• Pipelife (Genuit Group): European plastic pipe manufacturer covering water supply, sewerage, drainage, and irrigation. Direct overlap with Nicoll in building fluid management; both serve installers and wholesalers across European construction markets.
• Wavin (Orbia): Leading plastic pipe systems supplier for buildings and infrastructure (water management, heating, cooling, and stormwater). Operates in the same core categories as Nicoll — drainage, water distribution, and rainwater systems — and is one of its most direct European competitors.

Emerging players

• Henco: Belgian manufacturer of multilayer plastic pipes and fittings for plumbing and underfloor heating. Overlaps with Nicoll's FLUXO multilayer offering and targets similar installer and specifier segments across Europe.
• Aquatherm: Specialist polypropylene (PP-R) pipe systems manufacturer focused on plumbing, heating, and cooling in green/sustainable buildings. Smaller than Nicoll but competes in the same plastic-pipe-for-buildings category with strong emphasis on recyclability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/nicollfrance
• Facebookfacebook.com/NicollFrance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nicoll-france
• Instagraminstagram.com/nicoll_france/?hl=fr
• Xx.com/NicollFrance

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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