Jimten

What Jimten does

Jimten, founded in 1965 and headquartered in Alicante, Spain, manufactures plastic solutions for fluid conduction serving the sanitary/building and irrigation markets in Spain and Portugal. The company operates as a wholly-owned brand of Aliaxis Iberia, SAU, itself part of the Belgium-headquartered Aliaxis Group, a global fluid handling and water management conglomerate. Jimten's product portfolio spans shower and floor drainage (Linnum, Camaleon, Connecto, Eco), wastewater treatment (FSH2000 septic tanks, SBR sequencing batch reactors), soundproof soil and waste systems (Phonoblack, dBlue), hot/cold water supply (PP-R and HTA-CPVC systems), siphonic roof drainage (Akasison), heat recovery units (Zypho Slim 50, iZi 30), macerators and pumping stations (CICLON range), and irrigation fittings (Gama'95 brass, Gama '55 polypropylene). Notable proprietary technology includes the Zypho heat recovery system, which captures thermal energy from shower wastewater (at approximately 40°C) to preheat cold inlet water (at 10°C) to around 27°C, achieving up to 52% thermal efficiency and 40% hot water energy cost savings, and was recognized with a 2024 Red Dot Award for Product Design.

The company manufactures 100% in Spain and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, EN 14055, and EN 1717 certifications. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of plastic plumbing and fluid conduction components distributed exclusively via a network of over 2,500 authorized distributors across Spain and Portugal. The go-to-market is channel-led with 251-500 employees, supplemented by regional WhatsApp agents across five Iberian zones, a downloadable 2026 Tariff Book (effective May 15, 2026), BIM library resources for architects, and digital tools including the Easy Clip configurator and Zypho heat savings calculator. Customer segments are primarily professional plumbing installers (fontaneros) and building/construction industry buyers, with a secondary irrigation segment.

Jimten's primary strategic emphasis is on installer-productivity-driven product design, broad-line coverage of the plumbing stack, and energy-efficiency differentiation through the Zypho platform. As a regional brand within the Aliaxis portfolio, its strategic moves are tightly linked to Aliaxis Group's Iberian and southern European water management strategy rather than independent venture-style expansion.

Name

Jimten

Legal name

Aliaxis Iberia, SAU

Website

https://jimten.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Jimten is a Spanish plastic plumbing and fluid conduction manufacturer, founded 1965 and headquartered in Alicante, serving professional installers and the building industry across Spain and Portugal through 2,500+ distributors as part of the Aliaxis Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Alicante

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plumbing Products B2B Sales: Jimten generates revenue through the sale of plastic plumbing and fluid conduction products to professional installers (plumbers) and building contractors via distributor network. Products include drains, cisterns, fittings, valves, and specialized systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Jimten manufactures plastic solutions for fluid conduction for sanitary, building, plumbing, and irrigation applications, with 100% production in Spain. Its portfolio spans drains and shower systems (Linnum, Camaleon), heat recovery units (Zypho Slim 50, Zypho iZi 30), wastewater treatment (FSH2000, SBR systems), siphonic and soundproof drainage (Akasison, Phonoblack, dBlue), hot/cold water systems (WF/PP-R, HTA-CPVC), and irrigation fittings (Gama'95, Gama '55). Products are sold exclusively through an authorized distributor network of over 2,500 partners across Spain and Portugal to professional installers.

Product overview

Jimten is a manufacturer of plastic solutions for fluid conduction, operating since 1965 and part of the Aliaxis Group. The company offers two main product divisions: Sanitary and Building (Sanitario y Edificación) and Irrigation (Riego). The Sanitary and Building division includes drains and shower systems (Linnum, Camaleon), heat recovery units (Zypho iZi 30, Zypho Slim 50), water treatment systems (FSH2000 septic tank, SBR system, space-saving tanks), drainage systems (Akasison siphonic system, Phonoblack and dBlue soundproof pipes), water supply systems (WF/PP-R, HTA-CPVC), and sanitary accessories. The Irrigation division offers valves and brass/polypropylene fittings (Gama'95, Gama '55). The product portfolio also includes the CICLON macerator and pumping station range, drain accessories (Gama Eco, Click Clack valves, Gama Connecto channels and grilles), and various toilet mechanisms and cistern components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zypho: Heat recovery systems brand for shower wastewater heat recovery, including Slim 50 and iZi products.
• Linnum
• Camaleon
• CICLON
• Akasison
• Easy Clip

Products and services

• Linnum Shower Channel and Drain System Channel and drain system for built-in shower trays, featuring triangular corner drains and stainless steel grilles in ELEGANCE, SOFT, and SQUARE finishes; designed for bathroom installations by professional installers.
• Camaleon Shower Drain System Drain system for built-in shower trays with adjustable extensions and multiple stainless steel grille options; for professional bathroom installations.
• Zypho Slim 50 Heat Recovery System Compact horizontal heat recovery unit for showers that captures heat from wastewater (40°C) and transfers it to incoming cold water (10°C), preheating water to approximately 27°C; achieves up to 52% thermal efficiency and up to 40% savings on hot water bills. Winner of the Red Dot Award 2024 for Product Design.
• Zypho iZi 30 Heat Recovery Unit Heat recovery unit for showers and drains, designed to capture thermal energy from shower wastewater for reuse.
• FSH2000 Septic Tank Septic tank for wastewater treatment in residential applications.
• SBR Sequencing Batch Reactor Wastewater Treatment System Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) system for wastewater treatment in residential and small-scale applications.
• Space-Saving Storage Tanks (Tanques ahorra espacio) Compact, space-saving storage tanks for water treatment applications.
• Gama Connecto Channel and Grille System Channel and grille system for drainage applications in buildings.
• Gama Eco Siphons, Valves and Accessories Eco line of siphons, valves, and accessories for sustainable plumbing installations.
• Click Clack Drain Valves New range of click-clack drain valves for washbasins.
• CICLON Macerator and Pumping Station Range Range of sanitary macerators and pumping stations (CICLON, CICLON L, CICLON XS, CICLON FIT, CICLON LS, CICLON CC, CICLON CS) for toilet and bathroom installations where gravity drainage is not available.
• Akasison Siphonic Drainage System Siphonic drainage system for rainwater management in large buildings.
• Phonoblack Soundproof Downpipe System Soundproof downpipe system for noise reduction in building drainage applications.
• dBlue Soundproof Downspout System Soundproof downspout system for noise reduction in building drainage.
• WF/PP-R Hot and Cold Water Distribution System Hot and cold water distribution system using PP-R (polypropylene random) piping for buildings.
• HTA-CPVC Hot and Cold Water System High-performance hot and cold water system using CPVC (chlorinated polyvinyl chloride) piping for buildings.
• HTA-E Evacuation System (CPVC) High-performance CPVC evacuation system for building sanitation applications.
• Canalones Gutter Systems Gutter systems for rainwater collection in residential and commercial buildings.
• Gama'95 Brass Irrigation Fittings Brass accessory fittings for irrigation systems within Jimten's Riego division.
• Gama '55 Polypropylene Irrigation Fittings Polypropylene fittings for irrigation systems within Jimten's Riego division.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 40% savings on hot water energy costs with Zypho Slim50 heat recovery system
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Aliaxis Iberia SAUcoreOthersJimten operates as a brand under Aliaxis Iberia SAU, which is the parent company responsible for the Jimten website (www.jimten.com) and all data collected through it. Aliaxis is a global leader in fluid conveyance and water management solutions, headquartered in Belgium with operations worldwide. Jimten is part of Aliaxis's portfolio of brands serving the Spanish and Portuguese markets.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wavin: Wavin is a sister brand within the Aliaxis Group and a direct peer in plastic piping, drainage, and water management systems. Its product portfolio (PVC, PP, PE pipe systems, siphonic drainage, soundproof soil systems) maps almost 1:1 to Jimten's Sanitario y Edificación range, making it the closest internal comparable.
• Pipelife: Pipelife is one of Europe's largest plastic pipe manufacturers, covering water supply, drainage, and irrigation. It competes head-to-head with Jimten's PP-R/CPVC water supply, soil and waste, and Gama '55 PP irrigation fittings, particularly through distribution overlap in Iberia.
• Rehau: Rehau produces polymer-based building solutions including plumbing (Rautitan PP-R/PE-X), underfloor heating, and soundproof drainage. Its Rautherm S/SPE and Raupiano Plus lines overlap directly with Jimten's HTA-CPVC/PP-R and Phonoblack/dBlue soundproof systems.
• Uponor: Uponor is a Finnish manufacturer of plumbing and indoor climate solutions, with significant PP-R/PE-X plumbing and PEX systems. It competes with Jimten in hot/cold water distribution and increasingly in energy-efficient building solutions, paralleling Jimten's Zypho heat recovery positioning.
• Polypipe (Genuit plc): Polypipe, part of Genuit plc, is a UK-based manufacturer of plastic pipe and drainage systems. Its terrain drainage and plumbing lines are directly comparable to Jimten's CPVC/PP-R water supply and soil and waste systems, even though its primary market is the UK.
• Watts Water Technologies: Watts Water manufactures water treatment, plumbing, and flow control products globally. Its water treatment and valve ranges overlap with Jimten's FSH2000/SBR water treatment line and Gama'95 irrigation valves, providing a relevant comparable for the water-systems side of the portfolio.
• Hunter Industries: Hunter Industries is a global irrigation and landscape lighting manufacturer. Its irrigation valves, fittings, and controllers compete with Jimten's Gama'95 and Gama '55 irrigation lines for the same agricultural, golf, and landscape irrigation customers.

Broad incumbents

• Geberit: Geberit is the European leader in sanitary technology (concealed cisterns, installation systems, piping, bathroom ceramics). It competes with Jimten in concealed cisterns and drainage fittings but operates at a much larger scale with a stronger specifier brand.
• Ideal Standard: Ideal Standard is a broad European sanitaryware and fittings manufacturer. It overlaps with Jimten's bathroom-side range (drains, shower systems, cisterns) and competes for the same professional installer and project-specifier customers in Iberia.
• Grohe: Grohe is a global sanitary fittings and shower brand owned by LIXIL. While more focused on taps and showers, its installer channel and brand presence compete for the same plumbing project specifications Jimten targets, particularly on the Linnum/Camaleon shower drain lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jimten
• Facebookfacebook.com/JimtenSA
• Instagraminstagram.com/aliaxis
• Xx.com/Jimten_Company

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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