Viking Johnson

Name

Viking Johnson

Legal name

Crane Ltd

Website

https://vikingjohnson.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pipe Fittings and Utility Infrastructure

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)

Keywords

• Pipe couplings fittings
• Flange adaptors
• Pipe repair clamps
• Expansion joints
• Water utility infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Hitchin

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pipe Connection Products: Viking Johnson generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of mechanical pipe couplings, flange adaptors, expansion joints, and associated fittings for the utilities industry. Products are sold as one-time hardware purchases with no recurring revenue component mentioned.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Viking Johnson designs and manufactures mechanical pipe couplings, flange adaptors, expansion joints, pipe repair clamps, and flow control fittings for water, wastewater, gas, mining, and marine utility infrastructure. Products are sold in sizes from DN15 to DN4000+ through a global authorized distributor network and direct regional sales teams, and are used to connect, repair, and accommodate movement in pipelines across utilities, contractors, and large infrastructure projects. The company also produces flow control products including dismantling joints, control units, and rubber duck-bill check valves under the Posiflex brand.

Product overview

Viking Johnson manufactures pipe connection, repair, and flow control solutions for the utilities industry. The product portfolio comprises three main categories: (1) Couplings & Flange Adaptors - including Dedicated products (Dismantling Joint, Flexlock, Large Diameter, QuickFit, Marine, Wall Couplings), PE & Barrier Pipe Solutions (AquaFast, AquaFast Large Diameter, AquaGrip, AquaShield, UltraGrip-PE), and Wide Tolerance fittings (MaxiFit, MegaFit, UltraGrip, UltraGrip Amplified); (2) Pipe Repair products including EasiRange (clamps, taps, tees for DN50-DN1200), HandiRange (stainless steel repairs for DN15-DN50), MaxiFit, UltraGrip, UltraGrip Amplified, and EasiFit encapsulation collars; (3) Posiflex Expansion Joints - flexible connectors for vibration and movement accommodation including Heavy Duty, Lightweight, Control Units, Dismantling Joints, Reducer Type, Sleeve Type, Duct Type, Shields & Seals, and Rubber Duck-Bill Check Valves. Products feature corrosion-resistant coatings (Rilsan Nylon 11, Sheraplex) and are certified for potable water applications. Available in sizes from DN15 to DN4000+.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Posiflex: Expansion joints brand providing relief for piping system stress caused by thermal and mechanical vibration and movement.
• AquaFast
• AquaGrip
• AquaShield
• UltraGrip
• MaxiFit
• MegaFit
• QuickFit
• EasiRange
• HandiRange

Products and services

• Dismantling Joint Double flanged fittings that accommodate up to 100mm longitudinal adjustment for installation and removal of isolation valves, control valves, check valves, and pump sets. Available in DN40 to DN2400 standard sizes, with bespoke dismantling joints made to order.
• Flexlock Self-anchoring couplings and flange adaptors designed for ductile iron or steel pipes, providing secure connection without additional restraint systems.
• Large Diameter Couplings and Flange Adaptors Standard range or custom-made couplings and flange adaptors for new lay pipes and repair/maintenance, sizes DN350 to DN4000, suitable for industrial applications.
• QuickFit Couplings and Flange Adaptors Couplings and flange adaptors that connect plain ended pipes with similar outside diameters. Pre-assembled with close tolerance for quick installation using single bolt size M12 and torque 55-65Nm. Sizes DN50 to DN300, up to 46 bar (DN50-DN125) and 29 bar (DN150-DN300). Accommodates up to 6 degrees angular deflection and 10mm expansion/contraction.
• Marine Couplings and Adaptors Pre-assembled couplings and flange adaptors up to DN300 with optional locating plugs to prevent coupling creep, sizes DN50 to DN700, suitable for shipboard piping systems and marine applications.
• Wall Couplings Through-wall connections designed for easy securement, available in several end configurations, sizes DN80 and greater.
• AquaFast Couplings and Flange Adaptors Mechanical couplings and flange adaptors for PE and PVC pipe connections with a gripper mechanism for easier fitting on oval pipes, ideal for pumped sewerage pipelines, sizes 63mm to 315mm.
• AquaFast Large Diameter Extended range of PE pipe connection fittings from 355mm to 450mm diameter. One size fits multiple pipe SDRs (SDR 11, 17 & 17.6). No specialist installation tooling required, not even a torque wrench.
• AquaGrip Couplings and Adaptors PE pipe jointing solution for all weather and underwater installation, easy to install with full end load bearing capability, sizes 63mm to 1600mm.
• AquaShield Couplings and Flange Adaptors Non-permeable universal fitting available as coupling or flange adaptor to connect different barrier pipe systems reliably for new installations and repairs, in DN90, DN125, and DN180 sizes.
• UltraGrip PE Pipe Connections PE and PVC pipe connections and transitions with grip and seal capability on various pipe materials, pre-assembled with PE tail ready for fusion jointing, sizes DN40 to DN600.
• MaxiFit Wide Tolerance Couplings and Flange Adaptors Wide tolerance couplings and flange adaptors accommodating plain ended pipes with different outside diameters, up to 34mm tolerance on pipe OD. Includes couplings, flange adaptors, large diameter, end caps, and stepped couplings. Sizes DN40 to DN700.
• MegaFit Wide Tolerance Couplings and Flange Adaptors Wide tolerance fittings to connect plain ended pipes of the same nominal size, coupling and flange adaptors with reliable sealing, OD tolerance range up to 34mm, sizes DN50 to DN300.
• UltraGrip Wide Tolerance Couplings and Flange Adaptors Wide tolerance fittings with full end restraint that grip and seal on a variety of pipe materials including ductile iron, cast iron, steel, PE, MOPVC, and asbestos cement. Sizes DN32 to DN600. 50-year design life.
• UltraGrip Amplified Couplings and Flange Adaptors Extended range of wide tolerance restrained fittings including DN700, DN800, DN900 and DN1200 sizes (DN1200 for PE only), rated 16 bar with 4 degrees angularity across the range, for new lay and large scale infrastructure projects with lifting eyes for ease of handling.
• EasiRange Pipe Repair and Tapping Solutions Pipe repair and tapping solutions for full operational pressures including EasiClamp, EasiTap, Remote EasiClamp, Remote EasiTap, EasiTee, and EasiCollar, sizes DN50 to DN1200, with remote installation options.
• HandiRange Stainless Steel Pipe Repair and Tapping Solutions Stainless steel pipe repair and tapping solutions including HandiClamp, HandiTap, HandiBand, and HandiTee for permanent repairs on various pipe materials, sizes DN15 to DN50.
• EasiFit Encapsulation Collar Smart design for sealing leaks and restoring pipe connections under mains pressure, suitable for both potable water and wastewater applications, sizes DN80 to DN200, 16 bar working pressure, avoids water shut-off.
• Posiflex Expansion Joints Flexible connectors providing relief for piping system stress caused by thermal and mechanical vibration and movement, compensating for axial, lateral, torsion, and angular movements. Available in sizes from DN25 to approximately DN3600 with various pressure ratings.
• Heavy Duty Expansion Joints Heavy duty expansion joints for demanding industrial applications, Styles 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103, and 1104, plus 1101HP and 1101T variants.
• Lightweight Expansion Joints Lightweight expansion joints for less demanding applications, Styles 1100LW and 1101LW.
• Control Units for Expansion Joints Control units to suit 1100 and 1200 series expansion joints.
• Rubber Duck-Bill Check Valves Check valves for backflow prevention, Style 4100 Slip On Type and Style 4200 Flange Type.
• Shields and Seals for Expansion Joints Protective shields and seals for expansion joints including Style TSS, EPS, LPS, and Style PVS for pinch valve sleeves.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50-year design life for elastomeric sealing gaskets
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Crane BS&UcoreOthersViking Johnson is part of Crane BS&U (Building Services & Utilities), which is a business segment of Crane Co. The parent company provides corporate governance, resources, and strategic direction. Crane BS&U celebrates 170+ years of operation.
• Future Water AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerViking Johnson is a partner of the Future Water Association, a UK trade organization for the water industry.
• British WaterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerViking Johnson maintains partnership with British Water, the leading trade association for water technology companies in the UK.
• EUA (Engineering Utilities Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerViking Johnson is listed as a partner of EUA (Engineering Utilities Association), the UK trade body for energy and utility services.
• Gulf Petrochemical ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGulf Petrochemical Services was the primary contractor that selected Viking Johnson for the Oman desalination plant pipeline project. Strong relationship led to product specification for prestigious infrastructure projects.
• ArkemacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArkema is the supplier of Rilsan Nylon 11 bio-sourced coating technology used on Viking Johnson products. Arkema awarded Viking Johnson a Castor Scholarship in 2022 recognizing their sustainability commitment. The coating has been used in water industry since 1967.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Georg Fischer (GF Piping Systems): Swiss manufacturer of plastic and metal piping systems, fittings, and couplings for water, gas, and industrial applications. Directly comparable to Viking Johnson in providing pipe connection and transition fittings to utilities and contractors globally.
• Mueller Water Products: US-listed manufacturer of water infrastructure products including valves, hydrants, pipe fittings, and repair clamps for water and wastewater utilities. Overlaps directly with Viking Johnson's water-utility coupling, flange adaptor, and pipe repair ranges.
• Radius Systems: UK-based manufacturer of PE pipe systems and fittings for water, gas, and utilities. Overlaps with Viking Johnson's AquaFast, AquaGrip, and UltraGrip-PE ranges and serves many of the same UK water utility customers.
• AVK Holding: Danish manufacturer of valves, hydrants, and pipe fittings for water, gas, and wastewater networks. Competes head-to-head with Viking Johnson on flange adaptors, couplings, and repair products supplied to municipal utilities in Europe and the Middle East.
• Saint-Gobain PAM: French manufacturer of ductile iron pipe systems and fittings for water supply, wastewater, and industrial networks. Comparable to Viking Johnson in supplying large-diameter restrained and non-restrained fittings to municipal and industrial customers.
• Victaulic: Global leader in mechanical pipe couplings, flange adaptors, and pipe-joining solutions for water, wastewater, mining, and industrial markets. Closest direct competitor to Viking Johnson's coupling and flange adaptor portfolio, serving the same utility and industrial customers worldwide.
• Hawle Armaturen: German-Austrian manufacturer of valves, fittings, and pipe connection systems for drinking water and gas distribution. Directly competes with Viking Johnson in DACH and broader European utility tenders, particularly on flange adaptors and restrained couplings.
• Smith Blair (Aegion / new owner): Manufacturer of pipe couplings, repair clamps, and fittings for water, wastewater, and industrial pipelines, primarily in North America. Directly comparable to Viking Johnson's MaxiFit, UltraGrip, and EasiRange repair and coupling offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Crane Co. (broader Fluid Handling): Viking Johnson's ultimate parent and a diversified industrial manufacturer (NYSE: CR) with a broader Fluid Handling segment including process valves, pumps, and fittings. Comparable as a corporate parent but addresses a wider set of end-markets and customer segments than Viking Johnson alone.

Emerging players

• Krausz Industries: Israeli manufacturer of pipe couplings, repair clamps, and fittings for water and wastewater networks with growing global presence. Closely comparable product set to Viking Johnson's wide-tolerance and pipe repair ranges, particularly in municipal water markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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