IVT

What IVT does

IVT GmbH & Co. KG is a German manufacturer of plastic and composite pipe systems headquartered in Rohr bei Nürnberg, founded on November 7, 1994, and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG since January 1, 2015. The company produces pipes and integrated system solutions for sanitary, heating, surface heating/cooling, solar thermal, and industrial applications at its Rohr facility, where it has run in-house extrusion (PE-Xb, PE-RT, PE-HD), silane cross-linking, laser welding, and laser marking operations since 2002. Its portfolio spans five core lines: PRINETO (sliding-sleeve and surface heating systems), LATENTO (solar and buffer storage tanks), the IVT Edelstahl-Presssystem (V2A and V4A stainless steel press fittings, distributed by Würth under the Metalopress brand), PRIPRESS (radial pressing system), and ÖKO-FLEX/ECO-FLEX eco-positioned heating pipes. IVT holds over 30 patents and utility models, is certified to DIN ISO 9001:2015, ISO 50001:2018, DVGW, and ÖVGW, and operates an internal planning department supporting large international projects alongside its production business.

The company's revenue model combines hardware sales of pipe and system components with professional planning services. Distribution is structurally divided: since January 1, 2025, Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG handles exclusive distribution of all IVT products in Germany under the Würth Rohrsysteme brand, leveraging Würth's 85-country branch network and 40+ specialist on-site consultants; IVT Austria Ges.m.b.H (Vienna) serves the Austrian market directly; IVT's internal planning department manages international project sales; and IVT Ural (Ekaterinburg, founded 2008) covers Russia/CIS. The primary customer segment is SHK specialist tradespeople (plumbing, heating, and air conditioning) in Germany, with secondary end-customer demand from industrial, shipbuilding, and real estate development projects (Siemens Campus Erlangen, Maisel Brauerei, GreenRock/Neuötting, Bauwert Berlin, Ramla Bay Resort Malta). Pricing is unit-based and not publicly disclosed; a B2B online shop with an IDS interface for craftsman software integration supports ordering. The company employs 51–100 staff (firmographic range), runs production and logistics at Rohr with a secondary warehouse in Langenhagen, and celebrated its 30th anniversary in November 2024.

Name

IVT

Legal name

IVT GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://ivt-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IVT manufactures plastic, aluminum-composite, and stainless-steel pipe systems for sanitary, heating, solar, and industrial applications, serving SHK specialist tradespeople and project-based industrial customers. A wholly-owned Würth Group subsidiary since 2015, it produces in Rohr, Germany, and distributes via Würth in Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic and Composite Pipe Systems

NAICS

Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (33241)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Refrigerant Lines, Hoses & Thermal Plumbing (IMACALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Renewable Manufacturing Materials & Subcomponents (Glass, EVA/Backsheet, Composites, Magnets) (EUAMAHAL), Process Skids & Modular Process Systems (Packaged Units) (IMAHAEAH), Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Plastic pipe manufacturing
• Plumbing pipe systems
• Surface heating systems
• Stainless steel press fittings
• Solar thermal storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Rohr

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plastic and Composite Pipe Systems: IVT manufactures and sells plastic pipes (PE-Xb, PE-RT, PE-HD), aluminum composite pipes, and stainless steel pipe systems. Products include the PRINETO product family for drinking water, surface heating/cooling, and sliding sleeve systems; LATENTO solar thermal and storage solutions; and IVT stainless steel press systems. Revenue is generated through product sales to specialist trade partners distributed via Würth (Germany) and IVT Austria (Austria), with international project sales handled directly.
2. Professional Services (Planning): IVT's internal planning department provides pipe system planning services for large-scale projects and panel heating projects. This supports hardware sales and differentiates IVT from pure product sellers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

IVT manufactures and sells plastic and aluminium-composite pipe systems for sanitary, heating, and solar applications, including the PRINETO sliding sleeve and surface heating systems, IVT Edelstahl-Presssystem (stainless steel press fittings), LATENTO solar thermal storage solutions, and PRIPRESS radial pressing systems. Production occurs in-house at the Rohr bei Nürnberg site using extrusion, silane cross-linking (PE-Xb), and laser welding. Distribution in Germany is handled exclusively by the Würth Group under the Würth Rohrsysteme brand, while IVT Austria and an internal planning department cover Austria and international projects.

Product overview

IVT (Industrieverteilrohr GmbH & Co. KG) is a pipe systems manufacturer and 100% subsidiary of the Würth Group, producing pipes and complex system solutions for sanitary, heating, and solar applications. The portfolio consists of five core product lines: (1) Rohr aus Rohr — the company's in-house pipe production in Rohr near Nuremberg; (2) PRINETO — a comprehensive product family covering the sliding sleeve system, surface heating/cooling systems (with ÖKO-FLEX and ECO-FLEX eco-pipes), accessories (EGO control actuator, bead-breaker plugs, insulation jackets, hot cutting tools), and connection components; (3) IVT Edelstahl-Presssystem — stainless steel press fittings and pipes in V2A and V4A materials, distributed via Würth under the Metalopress brand; (4) LATENTO — solar thermal storage tanks and systems; and (5) PRIPRESS — radial pressing installation system. IVT also offers various tools and a B2B online shop with an IDS interface for craftsman software integration. Since January 1, 2025, Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG has taken over direct distribution of all IVT products in Germany under the name 'Würth Rohrsysteme.'

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PRINETO: Sliding sleeve system, surface heating system, and related pipe products for sanitary and heating installations
• LATENTO
• IVT Edelstahl-Presssystem
• PRIPRESS
• Rohr aus Rohr
• ÖKO-FLEX

Products and services

• Rohr aus Rohr (In-House Pipe Production) IVT's in-house plastic and aluminium composite pipe production at Rohr bei Nürnberg since 2002, producing 1, 3, and 5-layer pipes in PE-RT and PE-HD materials, dimensions Ø 12mm to 32mm, lengths from 2m to 600m. For sanitary, heating, and solar applications.
• PRINETO Sliding Sleeve System (Schiebehülsensystem) Non-detachable, O-ring-free PRINETO sliding sleeve connection system for standards-compliant connection of drinking water pipes. Available in dimensions 16-25 for Stabil pipes. For plumbing and heating installers.
• PRINETO Surface Heating and Cooling System (Flächenheizungssystem) Comprehensive surface (floor/wall) heating and cooling system offering wet and dry installation, industrial floor heating, self-adhesive staple film, tack system, thin-film system, and fix rail options across 14 different pipe types. Includes WEB-based smart control. For SHK trade partners and installers.
• IVT Edelstahl-Presssystem (Stainless Steel Press System) Stainless steel press fitting and pipe system available in V2A (economical) and V4A (premium, highest durability and hygiene) grades with non-separable, permanently leak-proof connections. Outer diameters 15mm to 108mm. Uses M-contour pressing jaws. DVGW and ÖVGW approved. Distributed in Germany via Würth under the Metalopress brand. For building services, industry, and shipbuilding.
• LATENTO Solar System (Solarsystem) Solar thermal system including solar stratified storage tanks, heat pump storage, hot water storage, and buffer storage solutions. Continuous output 1220 l/h, 536-litre capacity, 50% less assembly time compared to conventional solutions. For installers of solar thermal and heat pump systems.
• PRIPRESS Installation System (Installationssystem) Radial pressing system for sanitary and heating installations using radial pressing technique to create secure, permanent pipe connections. Distributed throughout Germany via Würth. For SHK installers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 39% revenue growth since 2002
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG (Würth Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Effective January 1, 2025, Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG assumed exclusive distribution of all IVT products in Germany under the Würth Rohrsysteme brand. Würth provides its strong branch network, field sales representatives, and established service infrastructure to market IVT's pipe system products throughout Germany.
• BTH BodentechnikcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2023IVT collaborated with BTH Bodentechnik on the GreenRock project – Europe's largest wooden industrial hall (~9,500 sqm) in Neuötting. IVT supplied approximately 33,000 metres of PRINETO ECO-FLEX surface heating pipe (25×2.3) plus 11 heating circuit distributors. BTH Bodentechnik handled the overall project coordination, while IVT provided the pipe system solution and internal planning department support.
• Various European Distribution PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 1998IVT established sales operations in Austria (1998), Italy (1998), Belgium and Luxembourg (1998) through local distribution partners, with IVT Austria Ges.m.b.H established in 2004 and IVT Ural founded in 2008 for the Russian market.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Geberit: Geberit is a Swiss-listed European market leader in sanitary technology and plumbing systems, including plastic pipe and pressing technology. It directly competes with IVT's pipe systems, with the PRINETO Anschlusswinkel even being designed for Geberit cisterns.
• REHAU: REHAU is a German-headquartered global polymer solutions company that directly competes with IVT in plastic and multilayer pipe systems for plumbing, heating, and underfloor heating — IVT's core categories. Both serve SHK specialist trades and offer comparable PE-X/PE-RT pipe portfolios.
• Uponor: Uponor is a leading European manufacturer of plastic pipe systems for potable water, radiant heating/cooling, and pre-insulated district heating. It directly overlaps IVT's PRINETO surface heating and drinking water lines with similar trade-channel distribution.
• Roth Werke: Roth Werke is a German manufacturer of plastic pipe systems, surface heating/cooling, and solar storage tanks. It competes head-to-head with IVT across the same product set (PRINETO, LATENTO) for the same SHK specialist trade in Germany.
• Fränkische Rohrwerke: Fränkische is a German family-owned manufacturer of plastic pipe and hose systems for building services, industrial, and automotive applications. It competes with IVT in plumbing, heating, and solar pipe categories with comparable multilayer pipe technology.
• Viega: Viega is a German family-owned manufacturer of press fitting and pipe systems for plumbing, heating, and industrial applications. It directly overlaps IVT's PRIPRESS and Edelstahl-Presssystem product categories, including the same M-contour pressing jaw standard.
• Wavin: Wavin (owned by Orbia) is a global supplier of plastic pipe systems and solutions for water management, heating, and sanitation. It competes with IVT in the same SHK trade channel with multilayer and PE-X pipe offerings.

Emerging players

• Henco Industries: Henco is a Belgian manufacturer of multilayer plastic composite pipes (PE-Xc/Al/PE-Xc) for underfloor heating, sanitary, and gas applications. It overlaps IVT's aluminum composite pipe lines and surface heating category with similar product positioning.
• aquatherm: aquatherm is a German specialist in polypropylene (PP-R) plastic pipe systems for potable water, heating, and industrial applications. It is a focused niche competitor to IVT's drinking water and heating pipe lines, particularly in green-building and shipbuilding segments.

Broad incumbents

• Pipelife: Pipelife (owned by Wienerberger) is a large European plastic pipe manufacturer with broad coverage in water, gas, sewage, and drainage, plus heating/cooling applications. It is a broad incumbent with overlapping pipe categories but a much wider portfolio and distribution than IVT.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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