What Novopress does

Novopress Presstechnik, headquartered in Neuss, Germany, manufactures press-connect tool systems used to join metal and plastic piping without soldering. Founded in 1969, the company developed the world's first press tool for the sanitary, heating and air-conditioning (SHK) industry and remains positioned as the category pioneer. Its core offering spans radial and axial press technologies, anchored by the flagship Novopress 32 (a 2024 German Design Award Gold winner) and the ACO 103, plus accessories such as press jaws, press collars, and TH-contour swivelling press rings. In 2024 Novopress extended into axial pressing for refrigeration and climate control via the AAP103 and AXI103 devices, and introduced NovoCheck, a mobile app that codifies press-jaw compatibility across the installed fleet.

Novopress serves three distinct customer groups: enterprise system manufacturers such as Geberit, Sanha, TECE and Wavin that license or specify Novopress tools for their fitting systems; trade craftsmen and installation professionals who buy press machines for sanitary, heating, gas and refrigeration jobs; and wholesalers/distributors carrying the brand. Go-to-market is a field-led B2B industrial model: direct sales contact (phone/email) handles enterprise and large accounts, the Servicemobil mobile service unit and a global Servicepoints partner network deliver maintenance and repair to the long tail, and the headquarters Werkstattservice handles factory-level repair.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of press devices and consumables (jaws, collars, rings), with a secondary recurring stream from workshop service, mobile service and Servicepoint maintenance contracts. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company operates a single legal entity in Germany, is privately held (with a 2015 Deutsche Beteiligungs investment on record), and is reported as having 11-50 employees, suggesting a focused Mittelstand industrial business rather than a scaled platform.

Name

Novopress

Legal name

Novopress Presstechnik

Website

https://novopress.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Novopress, founded 1969 in Neuss, Germany, designs and manufactures press-connect tool systems for sanitary, heating, refrigeration and HVAC piping. It sells hardware, consumables and aftermarket service to enterprise system manufacturers (Geberit, Sanha, TECE, Wavin) and trade craftsmen worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Press Tooling

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Seals, Valves & Auxiliary Components (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAH)

Keywords

• Press tool systems
• Pipe connection technology
• Sanitary heating tools
• Refrigeration press equipment
• Industrial press machines

Headquarters

HQ city

Neuss

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Press Equipment and Tools Sales: Manufacturing and sale of press machines, press tools, press jaws, and press collars. Hardware products sold as one-time purchases with long lifespan. Includes ACO103 and Novopress 32 press machines.
2. Service and Maintenance: Workshop service, mobile service units, and global servicepoints network for maintenance, repair and disposal of press equipment

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Novopress manufactures and sells press tool systems (press machines, press jaws, press collars, and swiveling press rings) used to create reliable pipe connections in sanitary, heating, refrigeration and climate control installations. The company also offers a NovoCheck mobile app for compatibility checking, and operates a service network of servicepoints, mobile service units, and a factory workshop for maintenance and repair.

Product overview

Novopress is a pioneer in press technology founded in 1969, specializing in pipe connection technology. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio centered on press devices (Pressgeräte) including the flagship Novopress 32 (a world novelty awarded German Design Award Gold) and the ACO 103. Products are organized across application areas: Sanitär/Heizung (sanitary/heating) and Kälte/Klima (refrigeration/climate). The ecosystem includes the NOVOCHECK APP for compatibility checking, swiveling press rings for confined spaces, and press jaws/collars as essential accessories. Recent additions include the AAP103 and AXI103 axial devices (October 2024) and swiveling press rings for TH contour (May 2024). The portfolio is complemented by service offerings including servicepoints, a mobile service vehicle, and workshop service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Novopress 32 World novelty press machine designed for craftsmen and construction sites, featuring integrated digital features and futuristic product design. Awarded the German Design Award Gold.
• Novopress ACO103 Press device suitable for installations up to 35mm (metal) / 40mm (plastic), designed for a variety of installation applications.
• Pressgeräte (Press Devices) Comprehensive range of press machines and press tools for reliable and stable pipe connections in various applications.
• AAP103 New axial press device introduced in October 2024 as part of Novopress's expanded product range, used for axial pressing applications.
• AXI103 Expansion device introduced in October 2024, complementing the AAP103 for axial pressing applications.
• Schwenkbare Pressringe (Swiveling Press Rings) Swiveling press rings with TH contour designed for applications with limited space, providing maximum flexibility for difficult installation environments.
• NOVOCHECK App Mobile application for compatibility checking and product verification for Novopress press systems; helps craftsmen confirm the right press tool for their application.
• Pressbacken und Pressschlingen (Press Jaws and Press Collars) Complete press system components including press jaws and press collars that work with Novopress press devices for reliable and stable pipe connections.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pressing multiple times faster than soldering
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GeberitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading system manufacturer in sanitary technology that trusts Novopress press technology expertise. Featured as key partner in Novopress customer logo section.
• SanhacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSystem manufacturer partner specializing in sanitary and installation solutions. Listed among selected Novopress partners.
• TECEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSystem manufacturer partner for installation technology. One of the selected partners displayed on Novopress website.
• WavincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInfrastructure and piping system manufacturer. Featured as partner alongside Geberit, Sanha, and TECE.
• Servicepoints PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal network of qualified service partners providing maintenance, repair and other services for Novopress equipment

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• REMS: German manufacturer of pipe working tools including press machines, press jaws, and threading equipment. Directly competes with Novopress in the SHK and refrigeration installer segment with a similar product philosophy.
• Klauke (Textron): Manufacturer of press tools and crimping tools for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC applications. Direct competitor in pipe-connection press tools, with overlap in the refrigeration/climate segment where Novopress applies axial press technology.
• Ridgid (Emerson): Emerson-owned brand offering professional press tools (e.g., RP 200-B, RP 330-B) for plumbing and HVAC. Directly competes with Novopress in press-fit pipe connection systems for trade and enterprise users in North America and Europe.
• Viega: German-headquartered manufacturer of pipe connection systems, including press-fit fittings (Megapress, Profipress) and related press tools. Closest direct competitor in the SHK press technology market with overlapping product categories and customer base.
• Rothenberger: German manufacturer of professional tools for plumbing, heating, HVAC, and refrigeration, including press machines and press jaws. Directly competes with Novopress in trade craftsmanship and SHK installation markets across Europe.

Others

• Geberit: Major sanitary system manufacturer and a current Novopress customer (per partnership data). Geberit also sells its own press systems (Mapress), making it both a key customer and an adjacent competitor in pipe connection systems.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Power Tools: Major power tool manufacturer with professional press tools for plumbing. Competes with Novopress in professional installer markets but operates as a much broader power tools business with global retail distribution.
• Hilti: Global construction tools and services provider. While not a press-tool specialist, Hilti competes in the broader professional installer segment that Novopress targets, with overlapping channels to trade craftsmen and enterprise contractors.
• Milwaukee Tool (Techtronic Industries): Major power tool manufacturer (TTI) with a dedicated M18 press tool line for plumbing and HVAC. Much broader portfolio than Novopress, but directly overlapping in the cordless press tool category that competes with Novopress 32.

Emerging players

• Conex Bänninger: Manufacturer of push-fit and press-fit fittings and related tooling. Represents the push-fit substitution threat to Novopress, offering tool-free connection alternatives that compete against press-fit systems in repair and retrofit segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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