Prins Autogassystemen

What Prins Autogassystemen does

Prins Autogassystemen BV (legal entity Westport Fuel Systems Netherlands B.V.) is a Netherlands-headquartered designer and supplier of alternative fuel systems and components for internal combustion engines, founded in 1986 in Eindhoven and operating as part of the broader Westport Fuel Systems group. The company's product portfolio spans LPG, CNG, LNG, and hydrogen (H2) fuel systems for petrol and diesel engines, including direct injection engines and hybrids. Core technologies include the VSI vapour injection system and the VSI-3 DI system (built around the AFC-3.0 DI ECU and eVP-500 reducer) for light-duty vehicles, the Dieselblend Dual-Fuel LD and HD systems for converting diesel engines to operate on LPG, CNG, LNG or hydrogen, and H2 HPDI / H2 DF hydrogen technologies for heavy-duty transport. Supporting products include the ValveCare electronic dosing system with consumable additive and the InjectorCare cleaning liquid. The company holds certifications including ISO 9001:2015, IATF16949:2016, EU R67-01/R10/R110/R115, CSA, ISO 15500, and approvals from RDW, TÜV, KBA and Kiwa, and claims a unique market position for modern direct injection engines.

Prins serves OEMs, D-OEMs (delayed-OEM car importers), fleet operators, transport companies, industrial and marine engine operators, and individual vehicle owners across more than 70 countries. The business model combines three revenue streams: hardware sales of complete fuel systems and components (ECUs, reducers, injectors, tanks, valves, filters), recurring aftermarket revenue from ValveCare and InjectorCare consumables and professional installation services, and technology licensing to OEM partners and distributors. Pricing is quote-based with no public list pricing; a customer-facing savings calculator on the website emphasizes up to 50% LPG-versus-petrol fuel cost savings and multi-year factory warranties contingent on installation by certified Prins dealers.

Go-to-market is a hybrid direct/channel model: large fleet and OEM/D-OEM accounts are engaged directly by Prins, while end-customer reach is achieved through a two-tier distribution structure of national distributors (e.g., Westport Fuel Systems Italia) that manage regional networks of trained and certified installers. Marketing combines a multi-language website (EN/NL/DE/FR/IT/ES), interactive vehicle compatibility database and savings calculator, PR-driven news flow, industry event participation (e.g., Automotive Week 2023), and a dedicated fleet channel (autogasforfleets.com). In 2025, the broader Westport Fuel Systems group underwent restructuring, with Westport Fuel Systems Italia separating from Westport Fuel Systems Inc. Canada and coming under Heliaca Investments, and in April 2026 WFSI announced a strategic combination with Landi Renzo's Green Transportation business segment (closing expected Q4 2026).

Name

Prins Autogassystemen

Legal name

Westport Fuel Systems Netherlands B.V.

Website

https://prinsautogas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Prins Autogassystemen, founded in 1986 in Eindhoven, Netherlands, designs and supplies LPG, CNG, LNG, and hydrogen fuel systems and components for light-duty vehicles, heavy-duty trucks, industrial, and marine applications, selling through a global distributor and certified installer network covering more than 70 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alternative Fuel Systems for Vehicles

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336310), Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (33631)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMACAAAH

Passenger Vehicle Fuel System Manufacturing (ICE)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Passenger Vehicle Manufacturing (ICE)

SECONDARYIMACAHAJ

Hybrid Powertrain Integration Manufacturing (ICE-HEV/PHEV modules)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Automotive Powertrain & Drivetrain Manufacturing (Engines/Transmissions/Axles)

SECONDARYTLAKAOAL

Lubricants, Fluids & Chemical Products Distribution (Oils, Coolants, AdBlue/DEF, Cleaners)

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Parts Distribution, Tools & Workshop Services (Aftermarket Support)

SECONDARYTLAKABAH

Fuel Systems Service (Diesel/Gas/CNG/LNG, Injectors, Tanks)

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Commercial Truck & Bus Repair & Maintenance (Heavy-Duty)

Keywords

• Alternative fuel systems
• LPG conversion systems
• CNG LNG components
• Hydrogen fuel injection
• Dual-fuel diesel systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Eindhoven

HQ country

Netherlands

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. Alternative Fuel Systems and Components: Sale of complete LPG, CNG, LNG, and H2 fuel systems and components to OEMs, D-OEMs, and aftermarket customers. Includes hardware such as ECUs, reducers, injectors, tanks, valves, and filters.
2. Aftermarket Services and Maintenance: ValveCare and InjectorCare maintenance products sold to the installer network and end customers. Professional services related to installation and ongoing support.
3. Technology Licensing: Licensing of Prins proprietary fuel system technologies to OEM partners and through the global distributor network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Prins designs, develops, and supplies alternative fuel systems and components (LPG, CNG, LNG, and Hydrogen H2) for petrol and diesel vehicles, including modern direct injection engines. The portfolio spans vapour injection systems for cars (VSI, VSI-3 DI), dual-fuel systems for light-duty and heavy-duty diesel engines (Dual-Fuel LD, Dieselblend HD), hydrogen technologies for heavy transport (H2 HPDI, H2 DF), and supporting components such as ECUs, reducers, and maintenance products. Systems are sold to OEMs, D-OEMs, fleet operators, transport companies, and aftermarket customers in more than 70 countries.

Product overview

Prins Autogassystemen is a Dutch company (founded 1986), part of Westport Fuel Systems, specializing in high-quality alternative fuel systems and components. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of fuel systems for LPG, CNG, LNG, and Hydrogen (H2) fuels across multiple vehicle segments. The product lineup centers on the VSI and VSI-3 DI (direct injection) systems for petrol-engine vehicles, complemented by Dual-Fuel LD and Dual-Fuel HD (Dieselblend) systems for converting diesel engines to dual-fuel operation. Supporting products include ValveCare (electronic valve protection additive dosing) and InjectorCare (injector cleaning solution). The company also develops H2 HPDI and H2 DF hydrogen technologies for heavy-duty transportation. Systems serve light duty vehicles (cars), buses and trucks, industrial applications, and marine applications, with distribution in over 70 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VSI: Vapour injection system - most advanced on the market, originally developed by Prins for modern engines
• VSI-3 DI
• SilverLine
• TechnoMax
• Dual-Fuel LD
• Dual-Fuel HD
• Dieselblend
• ValveCare
• InjectorCare
• AFC-3.0 DI
• eVP-500
• H2 HPDI
• H2 DF

Products and services

• VSI Vapour Injection System Vapour injection system for petrol engines converted to LPG or CNG, designed to suit advanced modern engines. Sold through certified installers and distributors to vehicle owners and fleet customers.
• VSI-3 DI System LPG fuel system for direct injection petrol engines, providing a universal solution for the latest generation vehicles including modern direct injection engines and hybrids. Complies with Euro 6D WLTP and R115/EPA certifications, with petrol consumption difference of less than 5%.
• Silverline LPG/CNG System LPG/CNG system for petrol vehicles, part of the Prins comprehensive product range for alternative fuel conversions. Sold through the certified installer network.
• TechnoMax LPG System LPG system offering within the Prins product portfolio for alternative fuel conversions of petrol vehicles.
• Dual-Fuel LD Light Duty System Light duty dual fuel system for diesel engines, allowing substitution of diesel with LPG, CNG, LNG, or Hydrogen H2. Designed for installation in parallel with the original engine management system.
• Dual-Fuel HD (Dieselblend) Heavy Duty System Heavy duty dual-fuel system (Dieselblend) for buses and trucks, allowing diesel engines to operate on LPG, CNG, LNG, or Hydrogen H2. Installed in parallel with the original engine management system and supported by specially developed proprietary diagnostic software.
• H2 HPDI Hydrogen High Pressure Direct Injection System Common rail hydrogen fuel system with pilot/ignition fuel and H2 both independently controlled, achieving engine efficiencies exceeding 50% and reducing CO2 by up to 97% while retaining the existing powertrain. Targeted at heavy-duty transportation.
• H2 DF Hydrogen Dual Fuel System Hydrogen dual fuel system for internal combustion engines, using vapor injection of hydrogen as a secondary fuel into existing diesel engines. Enables 25-50% CO2 reduction in existing diesel truck fleets compliant with Euro VI.
• InjectorCare Cleaning Liquid Cleaning liquid for LPG, CNG, and petrol direct injection and multi-point injection injectors. Sold to the installer network and end customers to maintain Prins systems and original fuel systems in optimal condition.
• ValveCare-3 Electronic Dosing System Electronically controlled dosing system for petrol engines (MPI, DPI, DI, DI-MPI) converted to LPG or CNG. Works in combination with Prins ValveCare additive to maintain a cleaner combustion chamber and reduce wear on valves, valve seats, and petrol injectors.
• AFC-3.0 DI 8 Cylinder Control Unit Electronic control unit for managing LPG and CNG fuel systems in 8-cylinder engines, expanding the AFC-3.0 DI control unit family for high-cylinder-count applications.
• AFC-3.0 DI Compact Control Unit Compact electronic control unit for LPG/CNG fuel systems in direct injection engines, expanding the AFC-3.0 DI family of ECUs.

Quantifiable outcome

• LPG is up to 50% cheaper than petrol, saving drivers thousands of euros per year
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Westport Fuel Systems Italia (WFSI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026WFSI, part of Heliaca Investments Cooperatief U.A. (a Dutch family-owned investment company), signed a strategic investment agreement with Landi Renzo to combine Landi Renzo's 'Green Transportation' business segment with WFSI. The transaction involves a partial demerger of the GT Business into NewCo (100% owned by Landi Renzo), contribution of NewCo to WFS Italia, and subsequent merger of NewCo into WFS Italia. Upon completion, Landi Renzo will retain a 15% minority share. Closing expected Q4 2026.
• Landi Renzo S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Landi Renzo's Green Transportation business segment is being combined with Westport Fuel Systems Italia through a structured transaction under the Negotiated Crisis Settlement procedure (CNC). The combined entity will be a scaled, technology-driven leader in alternative fuel systems, accelerating revenue growth and increasing market share across OEMs, D-OEMs, Aftermarket, and advancing innovation in alternative fuel technologies globally.
• Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (Canada)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrins Autogassystemen BV (Westport Fuel Systems Netherlands) was formerly part of Westport Fuel Systems Inc. Canada. WFSI separated from Westport Fuel Systems Inc. Canada in 2025. Prins remains part of the Westport Fuel Systems group under the Netherlands entity.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BRC Gas Equipment: Italian maker of LPG and CNG fuel system components and conversion kits for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. Directly competes with Prins in European OEM, D-OEM and aftermarket channels with similar product categories.
• Landi Renzo: Italian alternative fuel systems manufacturer focused on LPG, CNG, LNG and hydrogen for passenger and commercial vehicles. Directly comparable in product portfolio and customer base; in April 2026 announced a strategic combination with Prins' parent Westport Fuel Systems Italia.
• STAG (AC S.A.): Polish manufacturer of LPG/CNG sequential injection systems and ECUs for automotive conversions. Direct competitor in European D-OEM and aftermarket channels with broadly overlapping product architecture.
• Lovato Gas: Italian manufacturer of LPG and CNG injection systems, reducers and ECUs for automotive conversions. Closely comparable component-level offering to Prins' VSI reducer and AFC control unit portfolio.
• Tomasetto Achille: Italian producer of LPG/CNG regulators, injectors, filters and tanks sold through OEMs and aftermarket distributors. Comparable as a components supplier competing in many of the same Prins product categories.
• Vialle Alternative Fuel Systems: Dutch alternative fuel systems specialist developing LPG and CNG conversion kits for passenger vehicles. Direct peer with overlapping geographic footprint and similar vapour-injection technology heritage.

Others

• KME (KME Germany GmbH & Co. KG): European copper and copper alloy products manufacturer that supplies specialty tubes used in CNG/LNG fuel system lines and tanks. Adjacent supplier serving overlapping fuel-system value chains relevant to Prins' hardware sourcing.

Broad incumbents

• Cummins Westport: Joint venture between Cummins and Westport focused on natural gas engines for transit, refuse and goods movement. Comparable in heavy-duty natural gas and hydrogen combustion applications relevant to Prins' H2 HPDI roadmap.
• Westport Fuel Systems: Former Canadian parent of Prins with broader natural gas and hydrogen fuel system operations across heavy-duty transport and OEM platforms. Comparable as the originating group for Prins' HPDI hydrogen technology and global LNG/CNG systems.

Regional players

• CleanFuel USA: US distributor and converter of propane autogas systems for fleets, primarily serving North American light- and medium-duty vehicles. Comparable product offering with limited geographic overlap to Prins' European core.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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