Portinox
Portinox is a Granada, Spain-based manufacturer founded in 1965 that designs and produces stainless steel sanitary ware, drinking fountains, professional kitchen equipment, and hand sanitizer solutions for commercial buildings, infrastructure projects, prisons, airports, and healthcare facilities, operating under Irestal Group ownership since September 2025.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1965
- HeadquartersGranada, Spain
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Portinox does
Portinox (legally THIELMANN PORTINOX SPAIN S.A.) is a Spanish manufacturer of stainless steel sanitary ware, drinking fountains, professional kitchen equipment, hand sanitizer solutions, and a dedicated hospital/laboratory range, founded in 1965 in Granada, Spain and headquartered in Pulianas. The company builds its products from AISI 304 and AISI 316 stainless steel at a single concentrated manufacturing site, with proprietary features including vandal-resistant construction rated to 405 kg load, PU-foam sound-deadening interiors, sensor and push-type activation, knee and foot-operated valves for hygiene-critical environments, and anti-drip water-safe borders. Product certifications span ISO 9001, CE markings across multiple EN standards (997, 33, 14688, 14296, 14527, 13407, 13310), EN 1508 railway welding certification, and OEM/ODM custom manufacturing capabilities. The portfolio is organized into Sanitary Ware Systems, Drinking Fountains, Professional Kitchen Equipment, Hand Sanitizer Solutions, and Hospital Range (Clean Tec Lab Tec). Portinox sells via an enterprise field sales motion targeting project specifications and government procurement at airports, stadiums, prisons, healthcare facilities, sports venues, and HORECA customers, with quote-based B2B project pricing, multi-year contracts, and worldwide distribution. Following its September 2025 acquisition by Irestal Group (Boixareu family) from THIELMANN Group, Portinox gained access to 20 European distribution centers and a 40,000 m² logistics hub in Abrera (Barcelona); Alberto Borque was appointed CEO concurrent with the ownership change, and the company is consolidating its container business under the THIELMANN THE CONTAINER COMPANY brand while retaining Portinox for sanitary ware and water coolers. Named reference installations include Frankfurt International Airport, Adolfo Suárez Madrid Airport, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Moscow Subway, and a 320-unit prison commission at the Psychiatric Prison Hospital of Fontcalent.
Portinox firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Portinox
- Legal name
- THIELMANN PORTINOX SPAIN S.A.
- Website
- https://portinox.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1965
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Portinox is a Granada, Spain-based manufacturer founded in 1965 that designs and produces stainless steel sanitary ware, drinking fountains, professional kitchen equipment, and hand sanitizer solutions for commercial buildings, infrastructure projects, prisons, airports, and healthcare facilities, operating under Irestal Group ownership since September 2025.
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- akta.pro rank
Portinox industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Sanitary Ware Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Restroom & Hygiene Dispensing Systems (Commercial/Industrial) (IMAHALAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Restroom Hygiene & Consumables Services (Supplies, Dispensers, Matting) (BPABABAI)
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Where Portinox is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Granada
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
Portinox business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Stainless Steel Sanitary Ware Products: Sale of stainless steel sanitary ware including toilets, washbasins, urinals, bidets, and accessories. Products are manufactured to European standards with CE markings and Declaration of Performance certifications.
- Professional Kitchen Equipment: Commercial kitchen and laundry equipment including cooking equipment, dishwashing, exhaust hoods, cold equipment, and ovens. Turnkey commercial kitchen solutions including design, installation, and commissioning.
- Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers: Commercial water coolers and drinking fountains for indoor and outdoor applications, ranging from sensor-activated to push-type models
- Hand Sanitizer Solutions: Vandal-resistant hand sanitizer dispensers including touch-free and mechanical models, freestanding totems, and hygiene stations
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B Project Pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Portinox product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Portinox designs, develops, and manufactures stainless steel sanitary ware (toilets, washbasins, urinals, bidets, washroom accessories, grab bars, and security/penal fixtures), commercial drinking fountains and water coolers, vandal-resistant hand sanitizer solutions, and professional kitchen/laundry equipment. Products are fabricated from AISI 304 and AISI 316 stainless steel in Granada, Spain, and are sold under the PORTINOX brand to commercial buildings, airports, stadiums, prisons, healthcare facilities, and HORECA establishments worldwide.
Product overview
Portinox is a manufacturer of stainless steel sanitary washroom and professional equipment founded in Granada, Spain in 1965. The company operates as part of the Thielmann Group (now under Irestal Group) and offers a comprehensive product portfolio organized into five main categories: Sanitary Ware Systems (washbasins, WC pans, bidets, urinals, bath & shower, security/penal ware, grab bars, washroom accessories), Drinking Fountains (water coolers, public drinking fountains, glass and bottle fillers including LLB and LLV sensor/push series), Professional Kitchen Equipment (food preparation, cooking, dishwashing, exhaust hoods, laundry, cold equipment, ovens, turnkey solutions), Hand Sanitizer Solutions (touch-free dispensers, mechanical CLEAN TOWER units, hygienic totem stations), and Hospital Range (Clean Tec Lab Tec). Products are manufactured from stainless steel AISI 304/316 in Spain, follow European standards (CE marking), and include specialized lines for penal institutions, accessibility solutions, and OEM/ODM custom manufacturing.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- PORTINOX: Stainless steel sanitary ware brand marketed by THIELMANN PORTINOX for washroom and professional equipment.
Products and services
- Sanitary Ware Systems Comprehensive range of stainless steel sanitary ware including washbasins, WC pans, bidets, urinals, bath and shower equipment, security/penal ware, grab bars, and washroom accessories, made from AISI 304/316 stainless steel for public, semi-public, and commercial building projects.
- Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers Stainless steel AISI 304/316 water coolers and drinking fountains for commercial indoor and outdoor applications, with sensor, push-type, and foot-operated activation, including wall hung, floor standing, glass filler, and bottle filler models.
- Professional Kitchen and Laundry Equipment Wide range of stainless steel AISI 304 professional kitchen and laundry equipment including food preparation, cooking, dishwashing, exhaust hood systems, cold equipment, ovens, auxiliary equipment, and turnkey commercial kitchen solutions covering design, installation, and commissioning for hotels, restaurants, and catering establishments.
- Hand Sanitizer Solutions Vandal-resistant and high-capacity stainless steel AISI 304 hand sanitizer dispensers ranging from touch-free infrared sensor models to mechanical push-type units, freestanding hygienic totems, and hygiene stations designed for public facilities and high-traffic collective spaces.
- Hospital Range (Clean Tec Lab Tec) Hospital and laboratory range stainless steel equipment designed for healthcare and laboratory facilities, documented in a dedicated catalog covering sanitary ware for healthcare and laboratory applications.
- Security and Penal Ware High-security stainless steel sanitary ware including prison combination units, prison washbasins, toilets, bidets, urinals, shower trays, and accessories designed for penal institutions with maximum safety and vandal resistance, including concealed fixings and security TORX screws.
- Sensor & Push Type Bottle Fillers (LLB Series) Sensor and push type bottle fillers including LLB-SENSO-MAINS (mains operated), LLB-SENSO-BATTERY (battery operated), LLB-001 (push type), and LLB-002 (SOFT push type for children's facilities), designed for commercial drinking fountain applications.
- Hygienic Totem Station Freestanding sanitizer dispenser station with waste bin, drip tray, glove box, and 1.2L hydro-alcoholic gel dispenser made of stainless steel AISI 304, suitable for reception areas, store entrances, and building entry points.
- Custom OEM/ODM Manufacturing Services Custom stainless steel sanitary ware solutions designed to specific client requirements with Technical and R&D departments offering OEM and ODM product development and made-to-specification manufacturing from the Granada facility.
Quantifiable outcome
- Water savings of up to 73% per flush with dual flush technology
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Portinox
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments10 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Portinox technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Portinox partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Portinox competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- TOTO Ltd. Japanese global leader in sanitary ware with broad commercial and residential product lines. Broad incumbent competitor to Portinox in commercial washroom specifications worldwide, though Portinox's stainless steel offering is differentiated.
- Ideal Standard (Armitage Shanks): Global manufacturer of commercial and residential bathroom solutions, including the Armitage Shanks brand for commercial/institutional washrooms. Broader portfolio than Portinox (ceramic-centric) but competes directly for the same commercial specification projects.
Direct peers
- Bobrick Washroom Equipment: US manufacturer of commercial washroom accessories, partitions, and stainless steel fixtures. Comparable to Portinox in supplying commercial-grade washroom hardware (toilet partitions, grab bars, dispensers) to airports, stadiums, and institutions.
- Franke Group: Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of stainless steel systems for kitchens and public washrooms. Closely comparable to Portinox: both serve commercial/institutional facilities with stainless steel sanitary ware, drinking fountains, and hygiene solutions, and both operate globally.
- American Specialties Inc. (ASI): Manufacturer of commercial washroom accessories, partitions, and lockers with strong presence in airports, healthcare, and education. Comparable to Portinox in commercial washroom hardware targeting the same institutional end-markets.
- Bradley Corporation: US-based manufacturer of commercial washroom and plumbing products, including stainless steel lavatory systems, handwashing stations, and safety equipment. Direct overlap with Portinox's commercial handwash, drinking fountain, and accessory product lines.
- Delabie: French manufacturer of commercial sanitary ware, taps, and hygiene equipment for public buildings, hospitals, and prisons. Directly competes with Portinox in vandal-resistant and touchless commercial fixtures across Europe.
Emerging players
- Cistermiser: UK-based manufacturer of commercial sanitary and washroom solutions including flush controls and water-saving valves. Comparable to Portinox in water-saving and commercial-flush technology for institutional buildings.
- Schell GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of commercial sanitary fittings, valves, and touchless washroom solutions. Direct overlap with Portinox in institutional and public-building sanitary hardware across the DACH region.
- Stern Engineering: Specialist in touchless commercial plumbing (faucets, flushers, soap dispensers) with strong presence in public/commercial facilities. Comparable to Portinox's touch-free drinking fountain and hand sanitizer dispenser lines.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Portinox social profiles
Digital presencePortinox compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
Portinox financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Portinox leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Portinox funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Portinox M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Portinox
What does Portinox do?
Portinox designs, develops, and manufactures stainless steel sanitary ware (toilets, washbasins, urinals, bidets, washroom accessories, grab bars, and security/penal fixtures), commercial drinking fountains and water coolers, vandal-resistant hand sanitizer solutions, and professional kitchen/laundry equipment. Products are fabricated from AISI 304 and AISI 316 stainless steel in Granada, Spain, and are sold under the PORTINOX brand to commercial buildings, airports, stadiums, prisons, healthcare facilities, and HORECA establishments worldwide.
Is Portinox a public or private company?
Portinox is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Portinox founded?
Portinox was founded in 1965. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Portinox based?
Portinox is headquartered in Granada, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Portinox make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Stainless Steel Sanitary Ware Products are the primary driver. The others are professional Kitchen Equipment, drinking Fountains and Water Coolers and hand Sanitizer Solutions.
Who are Portinox's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are TOTO Ltd. and Ideal Standard (Armitage Shanks). Direct peers are Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Franke Group, American Specialties Inc. (ASI), Bradley Corporation and Delabie. Emerging players are Cistermiser, Schell GmbH & Co. KG and Stern Engineering.
Does Portinox have an API?
No public API is recorded for Portinox.
What industry is Portinox in?
Portinox's product category is Commercial Sanitary Ware Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHALAH, Restroom & Hygiene Dispensing Systems (Commercial/Industrial), with a secondary code of BPABABAI, Restroom Hygiene & Consumables Services (Supplies, Dispensers, Matting). Its NAICS code is 333310.