Idrotec
Idrotec S.r.l. is an Italian B2B construction materials distributor based in Francavilla al Mare, supplying hydraulic, geotechnical, wastewater-treatment, and road/paving products to construction contractors, engineers, and public-administration clients across the Abruzzo region via multi-manufacturer partnerships since 1999.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersFrancavilla Al Mare, Italy
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Idrotec does
Idrotec S.r.l. is a privately held Italian B2B construction materials distributor headquartered at Via Valle Anzuca 18/C in Francavilla al Mare (Chieti province), serving the Abruzzo region. The company distributes materials and components for civil, hydraulic, road, and geotechnical infrastructure projects, organized across four product categories: Idraulica (pipes, fittings, hydraulic equipment, manholes, grates, channels, wells, fire-prevention systems), Geotecnica (geotextiles, geogrids, draining geocomposites, anti-erosion products, gabions, rockfall protection), Depurazione e Accumuli (civil/industrial wastewater treatment plants, oil separators, first-flush systems, storage tanks), and Strade e Pavimentazioni (road barriers, load-bearing pipes, porphyry, travertine, Apricena stone, self-locking concrete blocks). In 2019, on its twentieth anniversary, the catalog was widened to include thermohydraulic and building materials. Idrotec additionally offers welding training courses as a customer service.
Underlying technology is conventional physical-product distribution rather than proprietary software or IP. The company's operating model is built on multi-vendor partnership agreements with 14+ manufacturers (System Group, Rototec, Centraltubi, Futura, ITC, SAB, Edilimpianti, Gebo, Pavitex, Gridiron, Incofil, Ipiemme, Lorenzi, Tecnovielle), allowing Idrotec to aggregate a multi-brand materials offering that construction companies, designers, engineers, and public-administration clients can procure through a single regional account. Idrotec holds UNI EN ISO 9001 quality certification, an asset it has maintained since 1999 and uses to support its technical-support and punctual-delivery positioning.
Idrotec makes money primarily through one-time sales of distributed building materials to B2B customers, supplemented by a small professional-services stream from welding courses. Go-to-market is sales-led: the company employs sales representatives who engage contractors and designers directly, provide technical support in product-requirements definition, and participate in trade events and "meeting banco" seminars co-organized with manufacturing partners. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed. The company is independently owned (no disclosed external investors or parent), founded in 1999, and employs between 11 and 50 people.
Idrotec firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Idrotec
- Legal name
- Idrotec S.r.l.
- Website
- https://e-idrotec.it
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Idrotec S.r.l. is an Italian B2B construction materials distributor based in Francavilla al Mare, supplying hydraulic, geotechnical, wastewater-treatment, and road/paving products to construction contractors, engineers, and public-administration clients across the Abruzzo region via multi-manufacturer partnerships since 1999.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Idrotec industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Construction Materials Distribution
- NAICS
- Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)
- SIC
- Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Plumbing & Building Drain/Waste/Vent (DWV) Pipe & Fittings (IMANADAG)
Keywords
Where Idrotec is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Francavilla Al Mare
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Idrotec business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Building Materials Distribution: Idrotec distributes building, hydraulic, and road construction materials including pipes, fittings, geotextiles, drainage systems, wastewater treatment equipment, road barriers, and paving materials. They supply materials for water networks, gas pipelines, sewers, irrigation and drainage systems, fire protection networks, industrial plants, geotechnical works, purification plants, landfills, and urban roads.
- Welding Courses: Idrotec offers welding training courses as an additional service to customers.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Idrotec product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Idrotec S.r.l. distributes construction, hydraulic, road, and geotechnical materials used to build aqueducts, gas pipelines, sewers, irrigation and drainage networks, fire protection systems, industrial plants, geotechnical works, wastewater treatment plants, landfills, roads, and urban paving. The portfolio spans four categories (Idraulica, Geotecnica, Depurazione e Accumuli, Strade e Pavimentazioni), complemented by welding training courses. The company sources from leading manufacturers through partnership agreements and provides technical support during product specification.
Product overview
Idrotec is a construction materials distributor offering a unified portfolio of four interconnected product categories serving infrastructure projects. The core offering consists of Idraulica (hydraulic systems including pipes, fittings, and fire prevention), Geotecnica (geosynthetics and ground reinforcement materials), Depurazione e Accumuli (wastewater treatment and water storage systems), and Strade e Pavimentazioni (road construction and urban paving materials). Additionally, the company provides welding training courses as a supplementary service. The product range was expanded in 2019 to include thermohydraulic and building materials.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Idraulica (Hydraulic Materials)
Companies that use Idrotec
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Idrotec technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Idrotec partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- System GroupminorPartnership for geotechnical and construction materials distribution. System Group logo is displayed among Idrotec's partner logos on the company website.
- RototecminorPartnership for rotomolding and plastic products distribution. Logo displayed among Idrotec's partner logos.
- CentraltubiminorPartnership for pipe and tubing products. Logo displayed among Idrotec's partner logos.
- FuturaminorPartnership for construction and building materials. Logo displayed among Idrotec's partner logos.
- ITCminorPartnership for sanitary and heating products. Logo displayed among Idrotec's partner logos.
- SABminorPartnership for plumbing and heating products. Logo displayed among Idrotec's partner logos.
- EdilimpiantiminorPartnership for building systems and equipment. Logo displayed among Idrotec's partner logos.
- GebominorPartnership for plumbing and pipe fittings. Logo displayed among Idrotec's partner logos.
- PavitexminorPartnership for paving and floor materials. Logo displayed among Idrotec's partner logos.
- GridironminorPartnership for drainage and grid products. Logo displayed among Idrotec's partner logos.
- IncofilminorPartnership for filtration and geosynthetic products. Logo displayed among Idrotec's partner logos.
- IpiemmeminorPartnership for pipe and tubing products. Logo displayed among Idrotec's partner logos.
- LorenziminorPartnership for construction materials. Logo displayed among Idrotec's partner logos.
- TecnovielleminorPartnership for construction and industrial products. Logo displayed among Idrotec's partner logos.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Idrotec competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Saint-Gobain Italia: Saint-Gobain's Italian subsidiary is one of the largest building materials distributors in the country, offering pipes, insulation, and construction products through a national network. Comparable to Idrotec in product categories (hydraulic and construction materials) but vastly larger in scale and geographic reach.
- BigMat Italia: BigMat Italia is the Italian arm of a pan-European network of independent building materials distributors serving contractors with construction and hydraulic supplies. Directly comparable business model to Idrotec (B2B materials distribution to construction companies) but operating at national scale across multiple regions.
- Wavin Italia: Wavin is a multinational pipe systems manufacturer with strong Italian presence, supplying plastic pipes, fittings, and drainage solutions for building and infrastructure. Overlaps with Idrotec's hydraulic and wastewater categories but operates at much larger scale through national distribution.
- Pipelife Italia: Pipelife Italia is the Italian arm of a European plastic pipe systems group, supplying water, gas, sewer, and drainage pipe infrastructure products. Comparable to Idrotec's pipeline and sewer distribution activities but with manufacturing scale and multi-region coverage.
- Würth Italia: Würth Italia is the Italian subsidiary of a global industrial supplies distribution group serving construction, mechanical, and plumbing trades. Overlaps with Idrotec in serving Italian contractors with technical supplies, though Würth operates a far larger catalog and direct sales force.
Direct peers
- Valsir: Valsir is an Italian manufacturer of plumbing systems, drainage, and water treatment products serving construction and infrastructure markets. Directly comparable to Idrotec's core offering of pipes, fittings, and wastewater treatment equipment for Italian contractors.
- Caleffi: Caleffi is an Italian manufacturer and supplier of hydronic components, plumbing fittings, and water system equipment serving installers and contractors. Highly comparable to Idrotec's Idraulica category in product focus (pipes, fittings, hydraulic systems) and Italian customer base.
- Fitt: Fitt is an Italian pipe and hose systems manufacturer supplying infrastructure, irrigation, and industrial applications. Directly comparable to Idrotec's hydraulic and pipeline distribution activities with overlapping customer base of Italian contractors and infrastructure builders.
- ACO Italia: ACO Italia specializes in drainage channels, separators, and water management systems for civil and industrial infrastructure. Closely comparable to Idrotec's Depurazione e Accumuli category (wastewater treatment, oil separators, drainage) and serves a similar Italian contractor customer base.
Regional players
- Bricoman Italia: Bricoman Italia is a professional building materials retailer serving contractors and tradespeople with construction and plumbing supplies. Comparable to Idrotec in target customer (professional contractors) and product categories but serves a broader Italian geography through large-format stores.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Idrotec social profiles
Digital presenceIdrotec compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Idrotec financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Idrotec leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Idrotec funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Idrotec M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Idrotec
What does Idrotec do?
Idrotec S.r.l. distributes construction, hydraulic, road, and geotechnical materials used to build aqueducts, gas pipelines, sewers, irrigation and drainage networks, fire protection systems, industrial plants, geotechnical works, wastewater treatment plants, landfills, roads, and urban paving. The portfolio spans four categories (Idraulica, Geotecnica, Depurazione e Accumuli, Strade e Pavimentazioni), complemented by welding training courses. The company sources from leading manufacturers through partnership agreements and provides technical support during product specification.
Is Idrotec a public or private company?
Idrotec is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Idrotec founded?
Idrotec was founded in 1999. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Idrotec based?
Idrotec is headquartered in Francavilla Al Mare, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Idrotec make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Building Materials Distribution is the primary driver. The others are welding Courses.
Who are Idrotec's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Saint-Gobain Italia, BigMat Italia, Wavin Italia, Pipelife Italia and Würth Italia. Direct peers are Valsir, Caleffi, Fitt and ACO Italia. Bricoman Italia is listed as a regional player.
Does Idrotec have an API?
No public API is recorded for Idrotec.
What industry is Idrotec in?
Idrotec's product category is Construction Materials Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANADAG, Plumbing & Building Drain/Waste/Vent (DWV) Pipe & Fittings. Its NAICS code is 3331 and its SIC code is 3530.