What Itap does

ITAP S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of valves, fittings, and distribution manifolds for sanitary and heating systems, headquartered in Lumezzane, Brescia. Founded over 50 years ago, the company operates a fully automated production process built around hot forging of brass, sandblasting, precision machining on 87 transfer machines, and 70 automatic assembly lines, yielding roughly 1.16 million pieces of daily capacity and 8 million ball valves per year as a sub-segment. The product portfolio spans four families: valves (ball, check, gate, gas), heating components (thermostatic valves, manifolds, actuators, thermostats), fittings for multilayer, PEX, polybutylene, copper, and polyethylene pipes, and pressure-reducing valves plus boiler plant accessories. Proprietary technology includes the patented Europa check valve, a burst-proof stem, a dual O-ring system, and an anti-Legionella ball design aimed at preventing bacterial proliferation in drinking water systems. Certifications from more than 30 international bodies, including DVGW (W 570), EN 13828, EN 331, and ISO 9001, alongside proactive transition to CW510L low-lead brass ahead of the 2026 EU Drinking Water Directive, anchor a regulatory moat.

The business is a privately held Società Unipersonale wholly owned by Gruppo Finpat S.p.A., a diversified Italian industrial group, with €10 million in registered capital. Revenue is generated through a B2B sales-led model: dedicated Area Managers and a domestic sales agency network serve the Italian market, while Export Managers and distributors cover 108 countries internationally. Customers are mid-market distributors and wholesalers, professional installers and plumbers, and enterprise-level designers and engineers specifying products for residential, commercial, and high-responsibility installations. Private Label and customization services, technical documentation, BIM/CAD deliverables, and a multilingual digital presence support specification-stage engagement. Pricing is custom-quoted by volume and specification and is not publicly disclosed; revenue figures are also not publicly disclosed.

Name

Itap

Legal name

ITAP S.p.A.

Website

https://itap.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ITAP S.p.A. is an Italian B2B manufacturer of brass valves, fittings, and distribution manifolds for sanitary and heating systems, serving distributors, wholesalers, installers, and designers across 108 countries from automated facilities in Brescia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plumbing and Heating Components

NAICS

Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (326122)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dispensing & Pump Systems (Pumps, Sprayers, Misters, Droppers) (IMALAJAB), Seals, Valves & Auxiliary Components (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAH), Valve Sites, Drip Pots & Appurtenances (EUAJABAF)

Keywords

• Plumbing valves manufacturing
• Heating system components
• Ball valves production
• Hydrosanitary fittings
• Brass valve manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Brescia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Valves, Fittings, and Manifolds: Manufacturing and sale of valves (ball valves, check valves, gate valves), fittings (for multilayer, PEX, polyethylene, copper pipes), and distribution manifolds for heating systems. Products are sold through distributors, wholesalers, and directly to installers and designers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ITAP S.p.A. designs and manufactures valves, fittings, and distribution manifolds for sanitary, plumbing, and heating systems. Core products include ball valves, check valves, gate valves, gas ball valves, bibcocks, thermostatic and manual heating valves, distribution manifolds, fittings for multilayer/PEX/polybutylene/copper/polyethylene pipes, and pressure reducing valves plus heating-plant accessories (strainers, polyphosphate dosers, magnetic dirt separators, safety valves). Production is fully automated in Lumezzane and Rodengo Saiano, Italy, and the company exports to 108 countries.

Product overview

Itap is a leader in the production of components for hydrotherm-sanitary systems, offering four main product families: VALVOLE (valves including ball valves, check valves, gate valves, gas valves), RISCALDAMENTO (heating components including thermostatic valves, manifolds, thermostats), RACCORDI (fittings for various pipe types), and RIDUTTORI DI PRESSIONE E ACCESSORI PER CENTRALE TERMICA (pressure reducing valves and heating plant accessories). The portfolio includes named product lines such as Green DVGW and Ideal DVGW ecological ball valves for drinking water, Madrid/Paris ball valves for high-pressure applications, London/Berlin gas valves, and specialized valves like the patented Europa check valve and Europress pressure reducers. Products are manufactured in Italy (Lumezzane and Rodengo Saiano, Brescia) with fully automated production processes. The company exports to 108 countries and holds certifications from over 30 international certification bodies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VALVOLE (Valves)

Quantifiable outcome

• 8 million ball valves produced annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature5 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Aalberts Industries N.V. Dutch-listed diversified industrial group with significant exposure to hydronic and plumbing components, including valves and fittings. Larger and broader than ITAP, but overlapping meaningfully in regulated water and heating flow-control products.
• Honeywell International (Building Technologies): Global incumbent offering heating controls, thermostatic valves, and water safety products under brands like Resideo. Overlaps with ITAP's heating and gas safety portfolio, particularly in commercial/institutional specifications.

Direct peers

• Caleffi S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of components for hydronic systems, heating, and plumbing. Directly comparable to ITAP in ball valves, fittings, manifolds, and pressure regulators, serving similar European distributor and installer channels.
• Watts Water Technologies: US-listed global manufacturer of valves, fittings, and water quality products for plumbing, heating, and water safety. Comparable to ITAP in product breadth, certifications, and global distribution footprint across 108+ countries.
• NIBCO INC. US manufacturer of flow-control products including valves and fittings for plumbing, heating, and industrial applications. Comparable in scale of catalog, certification depth, and B2B distribution model targeting wholesalers and installers.
• Giacomini S.p.A. Italian producer of heating, plumbing, and gas distribution components including thermostatic valves, manifolds, and ball valves. Closely overlaps ITAP's RISCALDAMENTO and VALVOLE product families and is headquartered in the same Italian industrial cluster.
• Bonetti Rubinetterie S.p.A. Italian maker of brass valves and fittings for plumbing, gas, and heating applications. Comparable product scope (ball valves, check valves, fittings) and similar B2B distribution model focused on European sanitary/heating installers.
• Reliance Valves: UK-based manufacturer of plumbing and heating valves, including ball valves, check valves, and pressure-limiting valves. Comparable to ITAP in product mix, certification-driven market access, and B2B plumbing distributor channels.
• Pegler Yorkshire: UK manufacturer of valves, fittings, and heating products serving European and international markets. Direct overlap with ITAP in plumbing ball valves, gas valves, and heating system components, with similar B2B distribution.
• FAR Rubinetterie S.p.A. Italian brass valve and fittings manufacturer focused on plumbing and heating. Direct overlap with ITAP's ball valves, gate valves, and fittings portfolio, often competing on similar distributor shelves in European markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ITAP_SpA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/itapspa-valves-heating-fittings

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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