Centravis

What Centravis does

Centravis is a Ukrainian-headquartered producer of seamless stainless steel tubes and pipes serving B2B customers across the energy, petrochemical, chemical, automotive, shipbuilding, and aerospace industries. The company traces its production heritage to the Nikopol South Tube Plant established in 1954 and became an independent entity in 2000 when the tube pressing and tube drawing workshops were spun off. Its main production site in Nikopol is one of the largest specialized seamless stainless steel tube manufacturing facilities in Europe, complemented by an IATF 16949-certified automotive production site in Uzhhorod.

The company's core technology is based on patented Balev Steel grain boundary engineering developed by its R&D team, which produces proprietary Balev 304L® and Balev 316L® stainless grades as well as the NIKOPOLIUM® NP 2205 and NP 2507 duplex and super duplex grades launched in late 2025. The portfolio spans 1,000+ tube sizes across 100+ corrosion- and heat-resistant steel grades in eight product segments: general purpose tubes, mechanical processing tubes, heat exchanger tubes, tool tubes, automotive tubes, boiler tubes, furnace tubes, and nuclear power plant tubes. Specialty H2FIT Tubes are produced for hydrogen service. Centravis holds 100+ international certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IATF 16949, API 5CRA, NORSOK M-650, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, DNV GL, ABS, EU pressure equipment Modules B and D, and Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NDK) approval.

Commercially, Centravis generates revenue by manufacturing and selling tubes through a direct sales model with regional offices in Ukraine, Switzerland (EU HQ), USA, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the UAE, plus sales agents in Brazil, the Middle East, Korea, and Australia. Pricing is B2B and not publicly disclosed, but monthly alloy surcharge and energy surcharge files are published to adjust order values to raw material and energy cost movements. Sales are spread across 70+ countries with approximately 76% in the EU, 13% in North America, 9% in the rest of the world, and 2% in CIS. The customer base consists largely of named industrial majors including Saudi Aramco, ADMA, ADGAS, TAKREER, ZADCO, GASCO, Shell, Petronas, Reliance, S-Oil, Chevron Phillips Chemical, LyondellBasell, Dow Chemical, BASF, Bayer, GE, Alstom, Bechtel, ABB, Linde, Technip, Saipem, Petrofac, Cimtas, Babcock, and Larsen & Toubro.

Name

Centravis

Legal name

CENTRAVIS PRODUCTION UKRAINE PJSC

Website

https://centravis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Centravis is a Ukrainian-headquartered seamless stainless steel tube manufacturer serving oil & gas, energy, chemicals, and automotive majors across 70+ countries. It operates one of Europe's largest specialized tube facilities and differentiates through proprietary Balev Steel and NIKOPOLIUM® grain boundary engineering technologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Seamless Stainless Steel Tubes and Pipes

NAICS

Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (331210)

SIC

Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Alloy Steel (Stainless, Tool Steel, Electrical Steel, High-Strength/HSLA) (IMAKABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pipe & Tube Manufacturing (Seamless & Welded OCTG/Line Pipe/Structural Tube) (IMAKABAI)

Keywords

• Seamless stainless steel tubes
• Stainless steel pipe manufacturing
• Duplex super duplex tubes
• Heat exchanger tubes
• Nuclear boiler tubes

Headquarters

HQ city

Nikopol

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Seamless Stainless Steel Tube Sales: Manufacturing and selling seamless stainless steel tubes and pipes across 8 product segments: general purpose tubes, mechanical processing tubes, heat exchanger tubes, tool tubes, automotive industry tubes, boiler tubes, furnace tubes, and nuclear power plant tubes. Products sold to 70 countries worldwide. Pricing includes alloy surcharges and energy surcharges that are published monthly.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Centravis manufactures and sells seamless stainless steel tubes and pipes across 8 product segments — general purpose, mechanical processing, heat exchanger, tool, automotive, boiler, furnace, and nuclear power plant tubes — in more than 1,000 tube sizes and over 100 corrosion- and heat-resistant steel grades compliant with GOST, ASTM, DIN, ASME, EN and other international standards. The portfolio includes proprietary grades NIKOPOLIUM® (NP 2205, NP 2507), Balev Steel® (304L®, 316L®), and H2FIT tubes for hydrogen service, supplied to energy, petrochemical, chemical, automotive, and industrial customers in 70+ countries.

Product overview

Centravis is a leading global supplier of seamless stainless steel tubes and pipes, offering a portfolio of over 1,000 tube sizes across more than 100 corrosion-resistant and heat-resistant steel grades in 8 product segments. The product line includes general purpose tubes, mechanical processing tubes, heat exchanger tubes, tool tubes, automotive industry tubes, boiler tubes, furnace tubes, and nuclear power plant tubes. The portfolio includes proprietary material brands such as NIKOPOLIUM® (NP 2205 and NP 2507 duplex and super duplex steels) and Balev Steel (304L® and 316L®), as well as specialized H2FIT Tubes for hydrogen applications. Products serve automotive, petrochemical, shipbuilding, aerospace, nuclear, and thermal energy industries across more than 70 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NIKOPOLIUM®: Next-generation Duplex and Super Duplex stainless steel tubes (NP 2205 and NP 2507 grades) engineered for extreme environments in oil & gas and chemical applications. Features proprietary grain boundary engineering technology.
• Balev Steel
• H2FIT

Products and services

• NIKOPOLIUM® NP 2205 Next-generation Duplex stainless steel tube engineered for extreme environments in oil & gas and chemical applications, operating from -60°C to +350°C with 4.5-6.5% nickel content and enhanced localized corrosion resistance.
• NIKOPOLIUM® NP 2507 Next-generation Super Duplex stainless steel tube engineered for extreme environments including subsea systems, LNG, and aggressive chemical service, with Charpy V-notch impact energy up to 188 J at -60°C and 6-8% nickel content.
• Balev Steel 304L® Proprietary stainless steel material developed using patented Balev Steel heat-treatment process, delivering enhanced microstructural stability, corrosion resistance, and durability for high-pressure systems, heat exchangers, and pipelines.
• Balev Steel 316L® Proprietary stainless steel grade developed via patented Balev Steel heat treatment, offering enhanced corrosion resistance in chlorides and acidic media for automotive fuel systems, heat exchangers, and chemical service.
• H2FIT Tubes Specialized tubes designed for hydrogen production, storage, and transport applications, with high resistance to hydrogen-induced cracking and gas diffusion.
• General Purpose Tubes Seamless stainless steel tubes for general industrial applications across multiple sectors.
• Mechanical Processing Tubes Seamless stainless steel tubes designed for subsequent mechanical processing and fabrication.
• Heat Exchanger Tubes Seamless stainless steel tubes engineered for heat exchange service in industrial processes, petrochemical, and power generation.
• Tool Tubes Seamless stainless steel tubes for tooling and related industrial applications.
• Automotive Industry Tubes Seamless stainless steel tubes for automotive applications including hydraulics, fuel lines, and cooling circuits, manufactured under IATF 16949:2016 quality management.
• Boiler Tubes Seamless stainless steel tubes designed for high-pressure boiler systems in power-generation applications.
• Furnace Tubes Seamless stainless steel tubes designed for high-temperature furnace and radiant-section service.
• Nuclear Power Plant Tubes Seamless stainless steel tubes for nuclear steam generators, heat exchangers, and reactor cooling systems, supplied under NDK Nuclear Regulatory Authority certification.

Quantifiable outcome

• NIKOPOLIUM® NP 2507 achieves critical pitting temperature higher than conventional 2507 grades in chloride-rich media
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers31 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Forbes Ukraine and Inspira Business ClubminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 November 2025Charitable collaboration following a charity auction organized by Forbes Ukraine and Inspira business club, resulting in donation of 6 casevac vehicles with electronic warfare (EW) systems to support Ukrainian defense forces.
• Other Ukrainian Charity FoundationsminorOthersCollaboration with other Ukrainian charitable foundations focused on supporting Ukrainian defenders and humanitarian aid during the Russian invasion.
• INGO Insurance CompanyminorOthersInsurance partner providing medical coverage for employees during COVID-19 pandemic. Provided UAH 7,000 extra support for employees hospitalized with coronavirus in addition to standard insurance plan.
• Ukrainian State University of Science and TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for the Serhiy Vasylovych Atanasov scholarship program benefiting 4 students from the Department of Materials Science and Heat Treatment of Metals, and 2 students from Nikopol Vocational College.
• National Metallurgical AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial partnership for preparing young specialists in metallurgical industry through specialized classrooms and workshops for training workers and engineering-technical personnel.
• Nikopol Technical CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVocational education partnership providing training facilities for workers and engineers in metallurgical industry.
• Nikopol Center for Vocational TrainingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for preparing qualified specialists in metalworking professions and engineering-technical personnel.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sandvik: Swedish engineering group with a large Materials Technology division manufacturing seamless stainless steel tubes for chemical, oil & gas, and industrial heating applications. Directly comparable in product range, end markets, and premium-grade positioning to Centravis.
• Mannesmann Stainless Tubes (Salzgitter Mannesmann): European seamless stainless steel tube manufacturer owned by Salzgitter AG. Directly competes with Centravis in cold- and hot-finished seamless tubes for oil & gas, chemical, and power-generation customers.
• Tubacex: Spanish global leader in seamless stainless steel tubes serving oil & gas, power, and chemical industries. Closely comparable in product mix, customer verticals, and premium-grade strategy to Centravis.
• Vallourec: French-based global supplier of premium seamless steel tubes including stainless and corrosion-resistant alloys for oil & gas, power, and industrial markets. Comparable in product portfolio and end-market exposure to Centravis.
• Aperam: European stainless steel manufacturer producing flat and long products including tubes and pipes for industrial applications. Comparable to Centravis in stainless steel material offering and European customer base.
• Sumitomo Metal Tubes (Sumitomo Corporation): Japanese manufacturer of seamless stainless steel tubes for petrochemical, power, and nuclear applications. Comparable in technical-grade focus, certifications, and global supply to Centravis.
• Jiuli Hi-Tech: Chinese manufacturer of industrial stainless steel pipes and tubes for chemical, oil & gas, and nuclear applications. Comparable product line and end-market exposure, and a key low-cost competitor referenced in Centravis's anti-dumping history.

Broad incumbents

• Outokumpu: Largest stainless steel producer in Europe, supplying stainless steel coil, plate, and tube products. Overlaps with Centravis as a stainless steel input supplier and competitor in finished tube products across similar end markets.
• Tenaris: Global leader in seamless steel pipes for oil & gas with growing stainless and specialty alloys presence. Comparable in seamless pipe manufacturing expertise and energy-sector customer base, though broader in carbon-steel OCTG.

Emerging players

• Kalyani Steels / Indian Seamless Metal Tubes: Indian producers of seamless steel tubes (including stainless grades) competing in oil & gas, boiler, and heat-exchanger applications. Comparable product mix with a regional/cost-advantage profile, similar to Centravis's emerging-market competitors.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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