What Amiantit does

Amiantit Qatar Pipes Company (AQAP) is a Doha-based manufacturer of engineered composite piping systems, tanks, and vessels serving infrastructure, energy, water, and industrial clients. The company operates from a single manufacturing and headquarters facility in the New Industrial Area of Doha and produces Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP), Glass Reinforced Vinylester (GRV), and Glass Reinforced Epoxy (GRE) composite pipe and tank systems using helical winding and continuous filament winding processes. It also produces dual laminate systems that combine corrosion-resistant thermoplastic liners (PP, PVDF, PVC, HDPE) with glass reinforcement for aggressive chemical service, and offers engineered pressure vessels and special tanks.

The company monetizes through project-based sales of composite piping systems, tanks, and engineered components to enterprise and government customers, supplemented by a portfolio of technical services including pipeline repair and composite wrapping, inspection and condition assessment, internal rehabilitation, installation/site services, and maintenance and asset life extension. In-house engineering capabilities cover structural design, hydraulic and surge analysis, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to support project-specific composite system design.

Amiantit pursues an enterprise field sales motion targeting major Qatar and GCC infrastructure and energy projects. Sales are generated through direct engagement with project owners (QatarEnergy, QAPCO, Qatargas, Ashghal, Qatar Rail, Qatalum) and Tier-1 EPC contractors (Technip, Acciona, Qcon, Larsen & Toubro, McDermott). Customer segments are weighted toward oil & gas/LNG and water & wastewater utilities, with additional exposure to desalination, power, and industrial/chemical processing. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; transactions occur via project quotes and EPC contract terms. The company is privately held, employs 251-500 people, and operates with a single-country manufacturing footprint serving the broader Middle East and GCC market.

Name

Amiantit

Legal name

Amiantit Qatar Pipes Company

Website

https://aqap.com.qa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Amiantit Qatar Pipes Company (AQAP) manufactures GRP, GRV, and GRE composite piping systems, tanks, and vessels from its Doha facility, serving oil & gas, water/wastewater, desalination, power, and industrial clients in Qatar and the broader GCC region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Composite Piping and Storage Systems Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (326122), Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Process & Chemical-Resistant Pipe Systems (CPVC/PVDF/PP) (IMANADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plumbing & Building Drain/Waste/Vent (DWV) Pipe & Fittings (IMANADAG), Mechanical Piping & Pipefitting (Process/Utility Piping, Supports, Valves) (EUAEAFAD), Plumbing & Pipefitting Contracting (IMAFALAC), Piping, Valves & Pumps (Deck/Service Systems Components) (IMAJAIAI)

Keywords

• Composite piping systems
• GRP pipes and tanks
• GRE piping systems
• Industrial pressure vessels
• Pipeline rehabilitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Composite Piping Systems (GRP/GRE/GRV): Design, manufacture, and supply of composite piping systems (GRP, GRV, GRE) for water transmission, oil & gas, desalination, and industrial applications. Revenue generated through project-specific orders, typically involving custom-engineered solutions against project specifications.
2. Composite Tanks & Vessels: Manufacture and supply of GRP tanks and vessels for water storage, chemical storage, and pressure applications. Sold as project-specific or standard catalog products to infrastructure, industrial, and energy sector clients.
3. Engineering & Technical Services: Integrated services including pipeline installation, inspection, condition assessment, pipeline repair and composite wrapping, internal rehabilitation, and maintenance/life extension services. Provided as standalone or bundled offerings supporting manufactured product installations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Amiantit Qatar Pipes Company (AQAP) manufactures and supplies composite piping systems (GRP, GRV, GRE, and dual laminate), atmospheric tanks, pressure vessels, and specialty storage containers for industrial applications. The company also delivers pipeline repair, internal rehabilitation, inspection, installation, structural engineering, hydraulic/surge analysis, and finite element analysis services. Its output targets corrosion-resistant fluid handling and storage requirements in oil & gas, water and wastewater, desalination, power, industrial, and infrastructure projects.

Product overview

Amiantit Qatar (AQAP) is a specialized manufacturer of engineered composite piping systems, tanks, and industrial solutions. The product portfolio consists of GRP/GRV piping systems and GRE piping systems as the core product lines, supplemented by composite tanks and vessels (including standard atmospheric tanks, large atmospheric tanks, and pressure vessels/special tanks), and dual laminate systems for corrosive chemical service. The company also provides comprehensive engineering services including structural engineering, hydraulic/surge analysis, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA), as well as manufacturing technology services using helical pipe production and continuous filament winding. Beyond manufacturing, Amiantit offers integrated technical services covering pipeline repair and composite wrapping, pipeline inspection and condition assessment, internal pipeline rehabilitation, installation and site services, and maintenance and asset life extension.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GRP/GRV Piping Systems Glass Reinforced Plastic and Glass Reinforced Vinylester pipes and fittings for corrosive and industrial service, supplied to oil & gas, water, desalination, power, and industrial clients.
• GRE Piping Systems Glass Reinforced Epoxy pipes and fittings engineered for higher temperature and pressure ratings in industrial fluid handling applications.
• Dual Laminate Piping Systems Piping systems combining a thermoplastic liner with fiberglass-reinforced outer layer for highly corrosive chemical and industrial process service.
• GRP Tanks & Vessels Glass Reinforced Plastic atmospheric and pressure tanks and vessels for storage of corrosive liquids and industrial fluids.
• Standard Atmospheric Tanks Standard atmospheric composite storage tanks for non-pressurized industrial liquid storage.
• Large Atmospheric Tanks Large-capacity atmospheric composite storage tanks for industrial, municipal, and process liquid storage applications.
• Pressure Vessels & Special Tanks Custom-engineered pressure vessels and specialty tanks for pressurized industrial service in oil & gas, chemical, and process applications.
• Pipeline Repair & Composite Wrapping Composite wrapping and on-site pipeline repair services to restore integrity of damaged or corroded metallic and composite pipelines.
• Pipeline Inspection & Condition Assessment Inspection and condition assessment services to evaluate in-service pipelines and recommend rehabilitation or maintenance actions.
• Internal Pipeline Rehabilitation Internal rehabilitation services for aging pipelines to extend asset life and restore operational integrity.
• Installation & Site Services On-site installation, erection, and site services for composite piping systems and tanks at client facilities.
• Maintenance & Asset Life Extension Scheduled maintenance and asset life extension services for composite piping and tank installations.
• Pipeline Structural Engineering Structural engineering services for pipeline support, anchoring, and design verification.
• Hydraulic & Surge Analysis Hydraulic and surge analysis services to validate piping system design under steady-state and transient operating conditions.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Finite Element Analysis services for stress, load, and structural verification of piping, tanks, and pressure vessels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Service life of 25-50 years reducing lifecycle costs and resource consumption compared to traditional steel or concrete systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TechnipcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEPC contractor relationship for composite piping installation on oil & gas projects in Qatar, including Ras Laffan facilities.
• AccionacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEPC contractor partnership delivering composite piping systems for major industrial projects.
• QconcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEPC contractor relationship for chemical and utility system fabrication and installation at Ras Laffan.
• Larsen & Toubro (L&T)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEPC contractor partnership for industrial and energy infrastructure projects in Qatar.
• McDermottcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEPC contractor relationship for offshore platform GRE tank fabrication and piping systems.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Perma-Pipe International Holdings: US-headquartered manufacturer of engineered composite piping systems, insulated piping, and anti-corrosion coatings for oil & gas, district energy, and industrial applications. Direct peer in glass-reinforced and dual-laminate composite piping for chemical and hydrocarbon service.
• Amiblu (Hobas): Global manufacturer of GRP and Hobas centrifugally cast composite pipes for water, seawater, and industrial applications. Competes directly with AQAP's GRP/GRE product lines in desalination and sewer segments across MENA.
• Enduro Composites: US-based manufacturer of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) products including pipe, tank, and duct systems for chemical, oil & gas, and water infrastructure. Comparable in dual-laminate and specialty FRP offerings for corrosive industrial service.
• Future Pipe Industries: UAE-headquartered global manufacturer of GRP, GRE, and thermoplastic composite pipes for water, oil & gas, and industrial applications. Direct competitor across AQAP's core product portfolio and regional markets, with similar helical/continuous filament winding technologies.
• Amiantit Saudi Arabia Company: Historic Saudi-based GRP and concrete pipe manufacturer that shares the Amiantit brand lineage and produces overlapping GRP/GRE pipe and tank products for water, oil & gas, and infrastructure. Most comparable namesake peer in the regional composite pipe market.

Broad incumbents

• Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS): US-listed large-scale manufacturer of plastic (HDPE) pipe and water management products for stormwater, sewer, and agricultural applications. Broad incumbent in plastic pipe whose sizing and material expertise overlap with AQAP's water & wastewater segment.
• Northwest Pipe Company: Established US manufacturer of steel pipe and engineered products for water transmission, industrial, and infrastructure customers. Larger incumbent competing in the same water and industrial pipe tenders, primarily with steel rather than composite solutions.
• National Oilwell Varco (NOV): Global oilfield equipment and composite pipe (Fiberspar, spoolable composite) provider serving upstream and midstream energy operators. Broad incumbent whose composite pipe line competes with AQAP's GRE offerings in oil & gas applications.
• Shawcor Ltd. Canada-based energy services and product company with composite pipe systems (FlexPipe, Spoolable) and pipeline coating assets serving oil & gas operators. Broader portfolio than AQAP, but overlaps on composite piping for upstream and field applications.

Emerging players

• Smith-Midland Corporation: US-based precast concrete and composite pipe manufacturer with a smaller composite pipe/niche segment. Less direct overlap but competes in the broader trenchless pipe rehabilitation and composite water infrastructure segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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