What Transfer Oil does

Transfer Oil S.p.A. is an Italian industrial engineering company founded in 1979 in Colorno (Parma) that designs, manufactures, and globally distributes reinforced thermoplastic hoses, fittings (ferrules and inserts), and complete hose assemblies. Its portfolio spans four operating lines — TO Hydraulic (medium to very high pressure), TO Industrial (gas, fuel, chemicals, water), TO UHP (ultra-high pressure), and TO Fittings — with the proprietary Helix® platform covering 690–3,800 bar (10,000–55,000 psi) for hydro-demolition, water jetting, bolt tensioning, heat exchanger cleaning, and pressure testing. Products use engineering polymer tubes (polyamide, polyurethane, PTFE, POM) combined with steel wire braids, aramid fiber braids, and multispiral steel wire reinforcement, and are differentiated by full batch-level traceability from raw materials to machinery and operators, an MES-driven production system, and globally recognized third-party certifications (DNV, ABS, MSHA, CSA, ISO 9001 since 1993, API 17E, ISO 19880-5, NACE MR0175, among others). The company also owns the Gomax brand for HVAC/refrigeration and, as of February 2026, the Astrolyne® lubrication hose assembly business unit.

The business model is predominantly B2B hardware sales of engineered hose and fitting products, with pricing that is quote-based and project-specific rather than tiered or subscription-based. Revenue is generated through (i) sales of standard catalogue hoses, (ii) factory-made application-specific assemblies such as Helix® and high-pressure water-blasting bundles, and (iii) value-added fittings and adapters (including stainless steel needle valves and adapters for oil & gas). The go-to-market is hybrid: a network of industry-specialised distributors in 65+ countries complemented by four company-owned branches (Colorno HQ, Singapore for APAC, Shanghai for China, and Houston for North America). Customers span general hydraulic equipment OEMs (forklifts, aerial platforms, cranes, agricultural and construction equipment), industrial water-jetting contractors, oil & gas and marine operators, breathing-air and safety systems integrators, chemical processors, HVAC/refrigeration installers, and clean-energy refueling infrastructure providers for CNG and hydrogen.

Transfer Oil serves a fragmented end-customer base across these segments and geographies, with no publicly disclosed revenue figures. Operational scale is anchored by 13+ million meters of annual production capacity, a 20,000 sqm solar park covering more than 80% of energy needs, and an EcoVadis Silver Medal (upgraded from Bronze in 2023) demonstrating formal ESG credentials. The company remains privately held with no external institutional investor disclosed in the input data.

Name

Transfer Oil

Legal name

Transfer Oil S.p.A.

Website

https://transferoil.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Transfer Oil S.p.A., founded in 1979 in Colorno, Italy, designs and manufactures reinforced thermoplastic hoses, fittings, and assemblies for hydraulic, industrial, and ultra-high-pressure applications, serving OEMs and distributors in 65+ countries through four owned branches and a global reseller network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hose Manufacturing

NAICS

Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer) (IMANALAA)

Keywords

• Thermoplastic hose manufacturing
• Hydraulic hose systems
• Ultra high pressure hoses
• Industrial fluid conveyance
• Hose fittings assemblies

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorno

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 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. Thermoplastic Hose Sales: Transfer Oil generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of reinforced thermoplastic hoses, fittings (ferrules and inserts), and hose assemblies. Products are sold directly through the company's own branches and through a global distributor network covering 65 countries. Products range from medium pressure (up to 210 bar) to Ultra High Pressure (up to 3,800 bar).
2. UHP Helix® Factory-Made Assemblies: All Helix® hose assemblies are provided as factory-made assemblies only to guarantee full compatibility and compliance with the most stringent industry standards. This represents a key revenue stream ensuring quality-controlled, application-specific assemblies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Transfer Oil designs, manufactures, and sells reinforced thermoplastic hoses, fittings (ferrules and inserts), and hose assemblies for hydraulic, industrial, and ultra-high-pressure fluid and gas conveyance applications. The product range spans medium pressure (up to 210 bar) through very high pressure (up to 800 bar) to ultra high pressure (up to 3,800 bar), including the proprietary Helix® UHP line, Gomax refrigeration hoses, and certified CNG and hydrogen refueling hoses.

Product overview

Transfer Oil S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of reinforced thermoplastic hoses, fittings, and hose assemblies founded in 1979. The company operates three major product segments: TO Hydraulic (SAE 100R7 and SAE 100R8 hoses for fluid power transmission), TO Industrial (hoses for gas, fuel, chemicals, and water applications), and TO UHP (Ultra High Pressure hoses up to 3,800 bar/55k psi). The portfolio includes the proprietary HELIX® brand for UHP applications, Gomax for refrigeration/AC, and specialized lines like ECOLOGY sewer cleaning hoses and VHP (Very High Pressure) hydraulic hoses. Products range from medium pressure (up to 210 bar) through high pressure (up to 500 bar), very high pressure (up to 800 bar), to ultra high pressure (up to 3,800 bar). The company also acquired the Astrolyne lubrication hose assemblies business in 2026. Transfer Oil serves global markets through manufacturing facilities in Italy and branches in Singapore, Shanghai, and Houston.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GOMAX: Thermoplastic hoses and fittings for air conditioning and refrigeration applications.

Products and services

• TO Hydraulic Thermoplastic hoses and fittings (ferrules and inserts) for hydraulic fluid power transmission applications across forklifts, aerial platforms, cranes, mobile devices, rescue tooling, earthmoving equipment, telehandlers, loader cranes, cherry pickers, machine tools, and agricultural equipment. Covers medium pressure up to 210 bar through very high pressure up to 800 bar.
• TO Industrial Thermoplastic hoses and fittings for industrial applications including gas, fuel (CNG, H2, LPG), chemicals, water, beverage dispensing, air cylinder filling, fire extinguishing, paint spray, solvents, greasing, and sewer cleaning applications.
• TO UHP (Ultra High Pressure) Steel spiralled thermoplastic hoses, steel valves, fittings and tubing for ultra high pressure applications from 15,000 psi and above, including hydro-demolition, water jetting, bolt tensioning, heat exchanger cleaning, and pressure testing.
• TO Fittings Inserts and ferrules for hose assemblies, including standard, VHP (Very High Pressure), and UHP (Ultra High Pressure) fittings.
• HELIX® Ultra High Pressure Hose Line Proprietary UHP hose line providing performance from 690 bar (10,000 psi) to 3,800 bar (55,000 psi) for hydro-demolition, water jetting, bolt tensioning, heat exchanger cleaning and pressure testing applications. All Helix® assemblies are factory-made only.
• Gomax (Refrigeration and HVAC Hoses) Thermoplastic hoses and fittings for air conditioning and refrigeration applications, including supermarket refrigeration systems, industrial air conditioning, and compressor oil return lines. Replaces traditional copper and rubber solutions, offering flexibility, vibration isolation, and leak reduction.
• ECOLOGY Sewer Cleaning Hoses Heavy-duty sewer cleaning hoses with polyurethane cover and aramid reinforcement, designed for wet and harsh environments with working pressures from 175 to 280 bar. Used in sewer jetting applications.
• VHP (Very High Pressure) Hoses Very high pressure hoses from 550 to 800 bar (8,000 to 11,500 psi) including VHP 10000, VHP Non-Conductive, and VHP 10000 Mariner variants.
• CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) Hoses Compressed Natural Gas refueling hoses certified to ANSI/CSA standards, featuring minimal permeation and conductive inner core for static dissipation.
• Hydrogen (H2) Hoses Hydrogen refueling hoses meeting ISO 19880-5 test requirements, reinforced with steel and aramid fibers, rated up to 1,040 bar (15,000 psi). Designed for hydrogen vehicle refueling infrastructure.
• 2441 Multispiral Thermoplastic Hose Four-spiral steel wire reinforcement hose rated for 1,800 bar (26,100 psi) with a 2.5:1 safety factor, featuring reduced bend radius, lightweight construction, and high cycle performance for confined space bolt tensioning applications.
• CP NEO Hose Series Constant pressure hose series for forklifts with 210–250 bar working pressure and 4:1 safety factor, featuring high flexibility and long impulse life exceeding 500,000 cycles.
• 4SW-HT High Temperature Hose 4-spiral high-tensile steel wire hose with PVDF inner core and outer jacket, rated for 1,100 bar max working pressure with 4:1 safety factor, operating from -20°C to +130°C.
• Off Shore Master 5K Marine offshore hose up to 350 bar (5,000 psi) with MSHA approved cover, designed for ROVs, BOP valves, methanol injection, and seismic air gun systems. API 17E / ISO 13628-5 compliant.
• 138 Air Cylinder Filling Antistatic Hose Breathing air hose for cascade systems in hazardous environments (oil rigs, confined space operations) with hybrid steel wire/synthetic yarn reinforcement and antistatic properties. CGA G-7.1-2004 compliant for breathing air grade E.
• Astrolyne Lubrication Hose Assemblies Lubrication hose assemblies for the greasing and lubrication equipment market, acquired as the Astrolyne business unit in February 2026 to strengthen value-added assembly capabilities.
• Needle Valves and Stainless Steel Adapters Medium pressure needle valves (up to 20,000 psi / 1,379 bar) in 3/4" and 1" sizes and 316L stainless steel adapters in male/male, male/female, and female/female configurations for pressures from 10k psi to 60k psi. NACE MR0175 compliant for Oil & Gas industry use.

Quantifiable outcome

• Total production capacity exceeding 13 million meters (42 million feet) per year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Pisa (D.E.S.Te.C.)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2021Research collaboration with Prof. Sauro Filippeschi's team at the Department of Energy, Systems, Territory and Construction Engineering (D.E.S.Te.C.) of the University of Pisa, funded by the European Space Agency (ESA). The project focuses on passive deployment systems for satellites using Nickel-Titanium (SMA) shape memory alloy wire technology. Transfer Oil made available its state-of-the-art R&D lab technologies and equipment for high-precision thermo-mechanical characterization tests of the SMA wire under non-uniform temperature conditions.
• European Space Agency (ESA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerESA funded the passive deployment system research project conducted in collaboration with University of Pisa and Transfer Oil. The project aims to create devices that dissipate heat produced by satellites while deploying solar panels or antennas using shape memory alloy technology.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kurt Hydraulics: US-based manufacturer of hydraulic hoses, fittings and assemblies for mobile and industrial hydraulic equipment. Closely comparable niche manufacturer competing in similar medium- and high-pressure hydraulic hose segments as Transfer Oil.
• Dixon Valve & Coupling: Manufacturer and supplier of industrial fluid transfer and hose fittings, couplings, and adapters. Comparable to Transfer Oil in the fittings and hose accessory portion of the value chain, with overlapping customers in industrial fluid handling.
• Alfagomma: Italian-headquartered global manufacturer of hydraulic and industrial rubber and thermoplastic hoses. Closest geographic and product comparable to Transfer Oil, with overlapping presence in hydraulic, industrial, and offshore hose segments and similar European OEM customer base.
• Manuli Hydraulics: Italian-owned global manufacturer of hydraulic hoses, fittings and assemblies for mobile and industrial applications. Highly comparable to Transfer Oil in product focus, end markets, and European manufacturing heritage.
• RYCO Hydraulics: Australian-headquartered specialist in hydraulic hoses, fittings, and adapters serving mobile equipment, mining and industrial markets. Direct comparable to Transfer Oil on hydraulic hose technology and on geographic diversification away from US/EU-centered majors.
• Kuriyama of America: Manufacturer and distributor of industrial and hydraulic hoses, couplings and accessories serving OEM and aftermarket customers in the Americas. Comparable to Transfer Oil as a focused hose specialist with overlapping product categories in industrial and hydraulic hose.

Broad incumbents

• Gates Industrial: Global manufacturer of engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions, including hydraulic and industrial hoses. Competes with Transfer Oil across hydraulic, industrial and refrigerant hose categories but serves a much broader set of applications and geographies.
• Continental (ContiTech): Continental's industrial rubber and polymer hose division competes with Transfer Oil across hydraulic, industrial, and specialty hoses, including UHP water jetting applications, with a much broader product line and global manufacturing footprint.
• Parker Hannifin: World's largest motion and control technologies company, with a dominant hydraulic and industrial hose portfolio (including the Polyflex thermoplastic specialty hose line). Competes head-to-head with Transfer Oil on high-pressure hydraulic and UHP hoses but operates across an enormously broader portfolio.
• Eaton: Diversified industrial manufacturer whose hydraulics business supplies hose, fittings and connectors competing with Transfer Oil across hydraulic, industrial, and oil & gas applications, on a far larger scale and with broader category coverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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