What Coprax does

Coprax S.A. is a Portuguese industrial manufacturer of piping systems and fittings, founded in 1989 and headquartered in the Ovar Industrial Zone (Avenida 16 de Maio). The company produces a comprehensive range of plastic and multilayer piping technologies organized under its own product brands: PP-R and PP-RCT systems (Coprax, Vissen, Vissen Platinum), multilayer systems (Vissen Pro, Vissen Press-U, Vissen PPSU, Vissen Compressão), radiant floor heating (Vissen PEX-based), and pre-insulated PERT/PEX pipes for district heating and energy distribution. Complementary lines include PP compression fittings (Vissen PP, Deltone tapping saddles) and ball valves (Vissen Valvulas). The portfolio also extends to professional installation equipment, including PP-R/PP-RCT welding machines covering Ø20–Ø250 and Novopress multilayer pressing tools covering Ø16–Ø63. A new product line called PIPEGENESIS is positioned as the next generation of piping systems.

The company operates as a B2B direct-sales manufacturer targeting contractors, builders, and construction companies in Portugal, with a portfolio of named enterprise and government project references across hospitality, real estate, and the public sector (e.g., Conrad Quinta do Lago, Quinta da Marinha Resort, Bessa Hotel, Instalações Centrais da Marinha, Complexo Municipal de Alenquer). Pricing is on a per-unit basis in Euros, excluding VAT, with minimum package quantities and rounding to box/bundle/roll units; orders are placed in writing via fax or email. The company maintains a professional digital presence with product catalogs, technical documentation, and BIM resources, and it receives EU co-funding through the CENTRO 2030 / Portugal 2030 program to support innovation. Operationally, Coprax is a private S.A. (Sociedade Anónima) with 11–50 employees and no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or external funding rounds.

Name

Coprax

Legal name

Coprax S.A.

Website

https://coprax.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Coprax S.A. is a Portuguese manufacturer, founded in 1989, that produces and sells plastic piping systems and fittings (PP-R/CT, multilayer, radiant floor, PERT/PEX) plus installation tools, selling directly to construction contractors and builders in Portugal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic piping systems and fittings

NAICS

Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (326122), Plastics Pipe, Pipe Fitting, and Unlaminated Profile Shape Manufacturing (32612)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Pipes & Tubing (Metal, Plastic & Composite) (IMADALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plumbing & Building Drain/Waste/Vent (DWV) Pipe & Fittings (IMANADAG), Pipe Fittings, Couplings & Connectors (IMADALAD), Pipe Accessories & Joining Systems (Couplings, Gaskets, Solvent Cement, Fusion Fittings) (IMANADAJ), Industrial Process & Chemical-Resistant Pipe Systems (CPVC/PVDF/PP) (IMANADAF)

Keywords

• Plastic pipe manufacturing
• Plumbing fittings
• PP-R piping systems
• Underfloor heating systems
• Multilayer pipe systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Ovar

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Coprax S.A. manufactures and sells plastic piping systems and fittings for plumbing, heating, and water distribution applications. The portfolio covers PP-R/CT systems (Coprax, Vissen, Vissen Platinum brands), multilayer systems (Vissen Pro, Vissen Press-U, Vissen PPSU, Vissen Compressão), PEX radiant floor heating, pre-insulated PERT/PEX pipes for district heating, PP compression fittings (Vissen PP, Deltone), and ball valves. The company also supplies professional installation tools including PP-R/PP-RCT welding machines and Novopress multilayer pressing tools.

Product overview

Coprax S.A. is a Portuguese manufacturer of piping systems and fittings established in 1989. The company operates as a single unified product portfolio organized around distinct piping technologies and installation methods. The core offering consists of PP-R/CT systems (Coprax, Vissen, Vissen Platinum brands) for hot and cold water distribution, and multilayer systems (Vissen Pro, Vissen Press-U, Vissen PPSU, Vissen Compressão) for more demanding applications. Supporting product lines include radiant floor heating systems (PEX), pre-insulated PERT/PEX pipes for district heating, PP compression fittings (Vissen PP, Deltone), and ball valves (Vissen Valvulas). The portfolio also includes professional installation tools including PP-R welding machines and Novopress multilayer pressing tools. The company positions itself as a comprehensive solutions provider for plumbing, heating, and industrial piping applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vissen: Product brand for piping systems including Vissen Platinum PP-R CT, Vissen PP-R, Vissen Pro (multilayer), Vissen Press - U, Vissen PPSU, Vissen Compression, Vissen Radiant Floor, Vissen PERT, and Vissen Pre-Insulated products.
• Coprax Fibra
• Deltone
• PIPEGENESIS

Products and services

• Vissen Platinum PP-R CT Fiber Reinforced Piping System PP-R CT piping system with fiber reinforcement for enhanced durability and performance in plumbing and industrial applications, sold to contractors and installers in Portugal.
• Coprax PP-R Piping System (with Coprax Fibra variant) Core PP-R piping system brand for hot and cold water distribution, including the Coprax Fibra variant with fiber reinforcement. Sold to construction and plumbing contractors.
• Vissen Pro Multilayer Piping System Multilayer piping system combining aluminum and plastic layers for superior strength and flexibility in plumbing and heating installations.
• Vissen Press-U Multilayer Press-Fit System Press-fit multilayer piping system with U-shaped press fittings for quick and reliable installation in plumbing and heating networks.
• Vissen PPSU Multilayer System Multilayer system with PPSU (polyphenylsulfone) fittings offering high temperature and chemical resistance for demanding plumbing and heating applications.
• Vissen Compressão Multilayer Compression System Compression-type multilayer piping system designed for easy installation without special pressing tools.
• Vissen Pavimento Radiante (PEX Underfloor Heating System) Underfloor radiant heating system using PEX piping for residential and commercial floor-heating installations.
• Vissen PERT and Vissen Pré-Isolado Pre-Insulated Pipes PERT (Polyethylene of Raised Temperature resistance) and pre-insulated PERT/PEX pipes with thermal insulation for hot water, heating, and district energy distribution applications.
• Vissen PP Compression Fittings PP (polypropylene) compression fittings for pipe connections in irrigation and water distribution networks.
• Deltone Underclamp Tapping Saddle Compression Fittings Underclamp tapping saddle compression fittings for under-pressure pipe connections without interrupting flow, used in water distribution networks.
• Vissen Ball Valves Ball valve products for flow control in piping systems across plumbing, heating, and industrial installations.
• PP-R / PP-RCT Welding Machines Professional welding machines for PP-R and PP-RCT pipe joining, including 1-position, 3-position, bench, and butt welding models with diameter range from Ø20 to Ø250, sold to plumbing installers.
• Novopress Multilayer Pressing Tools Professional pressing tools manufactured by Novopress for multilayer pipe systems, with diameter range from Ø16 to Ø63, sold to plumbing and heating installers.
• PIPEGENESIS Next-Generation Piping System New-generation piping product line announced by Coprax, described as the next generation of piping systems. Positioned as a novel method/architecture within Coprax's piping portfolio.

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Giacomini: Giacomini is an Italian manufacturer of valves, fittings, and plumbing/heating components. Overlaps with Coprax's ball valve and fittings portfolio and shares the Mediterranean/European construction customer base.
• Pipelife: Pipelife (Wienerberger group) is a major European plastic pipe manufacturer supplying water, sewage, drainage, and heating systems. Comparable product scope (plastic pipes and fittings) and overlapping customer base in construction and infrastructure.
• COMAP: COMAP is a European manufacturer of plumbing fittings, valves, and connection systems for heating and water distribution. Comparable in fittings and valve scope (Vissen Valvulas, Deltone) within European construction channels.
• Rehau: Rehau is a German polymer-based solutions provider with a strong building solutions division offering multilayer, PEX, and PP piping systems for plumbing and radiant heating. Direct competitor in the European plastic pipe market.
• Wavin (Orbia): Wavin (part of Orbia) is a leading European manufacturer of plastic pipe systems and fittings for water distribution, heating, and drainage. It directly competes with Coprax in PP-R, multilayer, and PEX piping, though at much larger scale and with pan-European reach.
• Aquatherm: Aquatherm is a German specialist in PP-R and PP-RCT piping systems for plumbing, heating, and industrial applications — a close technology peer to Coprax's core Vissen and Coprax PP-R product lines.
• Henco Industries: Henco is a Belgian manufacturer of multilayer (PE-Xc/Al/PE-Xc) pipe systems and press fittings, closely mirroring Coprax's Vissen Pro, Vissen Press-U, and Vissen PPSU multilayer offering.
• Uponor: Uponor is a Finnish-European specialist in PEX and multilayer plumbing/heating pipe systems, including underfloor radiant heating — directly overlapping with Coprax's Vissen Pavimento Radiante and multilayer offerings.

Regional players

• IVAR CS: IVAR is an Italian/Czech manufacturer of plumbing and heating components, including multilayer and PP compression fittings. Comparable product category though focused on central/southern European markets distinct from Portugal.

Emerging players

• Roth Industries: Roth is a German manufacturer of plastic piping systems for heating, water, and radiant floor applications, including pre-insulated pipes. Comparable in product mix and medium-size European player profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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