Rafael Márquez Moro y Cía

What Rafael Márquez Moro y Cía does

Rafael Márquez Moro y Cía, S.A. (rmmcia) is a privately-held Spanish manufacturer of brass fittings, valves, and faucets for the conduction of water, gas, and HVAC fluids, founded in 1944 in Sant Feliu de Llobregat (Barcelona) and operating from a single vertically-integrated facility since 1999. Production covers hot stamping/forging, die casting, CNC machining, and finishing (shot blasting, polishing, chrome and nickel plating) using brass alloys CW617N, CW614N, CB753S, and CB755S selected for their conformance to European potable-water, gas, and thread standards (UNE-EN149101, DIN 50930-6, ACS, UNE-EN 1254, ISO 228, ISO 15875-3, UNE-EN 12201-3, ISO 9001). The catalog of 22+ product families spans threaded fittings, PEX and multilayer compression fittings, copper and large-diameter polyethylene fittings, gas valves and connectors, tank accessories, auxiliary stopcocks, and a full faucet portfolio covering single-handle, thermostatic, timed, electronic, wall-mounted concealed, and two-handle monobloc designs. The company also operates a "Pieza a Medida" custom brass component service with CAD 3D technical support for OEMs in automotive, HVAC, and industrial fluid applications.

Name

Rafael Márquez Moro y Cía

Legal name

RAFAEL MÁRQUEZ MORO Y CÍA, S.A.

Website

https://rmmcia.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rafael Márquez Moro y Cía, S.A. is a privately-held Spanish manufacturer, founded in 1944 and based in Sant Feliu de Llobregat (Barcelona), producing brass fittings, valves, and faucets for water, gas, heating, HVAC, and industrial fluid-conduction applications, distributed through Spanish and international partners across 25+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Brass Plumbing Fittings and Valves

NAICS

Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996), Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291), Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL)

Keywords

• Brass pipe fittings
• Water and gas fittings
• Brass valve manufacturing
• Plumbing brass fittings
• Compression fittings

Headquarters

HQ city

San Felíu De Llobregat

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Standard brass fittings catalog sales: Sale of standard catalog brass fittings including threaded fittings, compression fittings, PEX and multilayer fittings, copper tube fittings, polyethylene tube fittings, valves, faucets, and accessories. Products sold through distributors and directly via website inquiries.
2. Custom/made-to-measure brass components: Custom manufacturing services for brass components based on customer specifications, serving industries including automotive, HVAC, heating, water and gas distribution. Includes technical department support for design and quality control.
3. Griferia (faucetry) sales: Sale of brass faucetry products including single-handle, thermostatic, timed, electronic, and monobloc faucets for sanitary applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rafael Márquez Moro y Cía (rmmcia) manufactures brass fittings, valves, and faucets for water and gas distribution applications. The company produces a comprehensive range of threaded, compression, PEX, multilayer, copper, and polyethylene pipe fittings, as well as gas valves, garden taps, and sanitary faucets (single-handle, thermostatic, timed, electronic, monobloc), plus custom-made brass components via hot forging, die casting, and CNC machining.

Product overview

rmmcia is a manufacturer of brass pipe fittings and plumbing hardware for water and gas distribution. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of 22+ product families centered around brass fittings (racorería de latón) including threaded fittings, compression fittings for multiple pipe types (PEX, multilayer, copper, polyethylene), gas valves, and a full range of bathroom and kitchen faucets. Core products include threaded brass fittings (Racores para Roscar) as the foundational line, complemented by specialized fittings for different pipe materials and connection methods. The faucet portfolio spans auxiliary stopcocks, single-handle mixers, thermostatic shower faucets, timed push-button taps, electronic sensor faucets, wall-mounted concealed faucets, and two-handle monobloc faucets. The company also offers custom brass part manufacturing (Pieza a Medida) using hot forging, die casting, and CNC machining, plus unit barcode labeling services and retail display stands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RM®: The company's registered trademark for its brass fittings and accessories products.

Products and services

• Threaded Brass Fittings (Racores para Roscar)

Quantifiable outcome

• Products comply with UNE-EN149101 - Annex A for metallic materials in contact with drinking water, with lead content below 3.5%
• +1 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ConaifcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2026Conaif is the national association of plumbing, gas, and HVAC professionals in Spain. rmmcia participates as bronze sponsor in the annual Conaif Congress (36th edition, Salamanca, October 2026). The congress brings together over 400 professionals and focuses on technical innovations, business transformation, and installation realities in Spain.
• BricocrackminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 June 2026Bricocrack is a YouTube channel (1 million subscribers) providing professional DIY and installation advice. rmmcia has collaborated multiple times with Bricocrack, contributing to their content about plumbing and installation. This partnership provides visibility to professional installers and DIY enthusiasts.
• Casal dels InfantsminorOthersCasal dels Infants is a social organization working to promote equal opportunities for disadvantaged children and youth. rmmcia participates as a collaborator in their social projects as part of corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Technological CentersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with technological centers for the development of new products, as mentioned in the company's quality and innovation approach.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Geberit: Swiss-listed European leader in sanitary technology, including plumbing fittings and installation systems. Larger incumbent competing in the same installer channel, especially in push-fit and multilayer systems that overlap with rmmcia's PEX/multilayer lines.
• Watts Industries: Global manufacturer of plumbing, HVAC, and water-quality products including brass valves and fittings. Much larger, publicly listed incumbent with overlapping brass fittings lines, but a much broader product portfolio.
• Roca (Sanitarios Roca): Spanish bathroom fixtures, faucets, and brass components manufacturer. Overlaps with rmmcia's faucet portfolio and is a fellow Spanish industrial company with international reach, but operates at much larger scale across the full bathroom category.

Direct peers

• Caleffi: Italian manufacturer of brass fittings, valves, and components for plumbing, heating, and HVAC systems. Directly comparable product range, similar distribution model, and overlapping customer base of installers and OEMs across Europe.
• Orkli (Mondragón Group): Spanish cooperative manufacturer of gas fittings, valves, and brass components for water, heating, and gas installations. Closely comparable Spanish industrial peer with overlapping customer base and distribution footprint.
• Herz Armaturen: Austrian manufacturer of brass valves, fittings, and thermostatic controls for heating and plumbing. Comparable specialization, similar mid-sized European manufacturer profile, and overlapping customer base in heating and gas installation.
• Conex Bänninger (IBP Group): Leading European manufacturer of brass and copper fittings for water, gas, and heating. Competes head-to-head with rmmcia in threaded, compression, and press-fit fittings across European plumbing and gas installation markets.
• Comap (Ideal Standard): French manufacturer of brass fittings, valves, and thermostatic controls for heating, plumbing, and gas. Comparable product breadth, similar industrial B2B channels, and head-to-head competition in European installer market.
• Tiemme Raccorderie: Italian manufacturer of brass fittings and valves for plumbing, heating, gas, and industrial applications. Closely comparable product range, family-owned mid-sized manufacturer, and head-to-head European distribution overlap.

Emerging players

• Henco Industries: Belgian manufacturer of multilayer pipes, PEX systems, and brass press/compression fittings for heating and plumbing. Comparable product mix focused on multilayer and PEX fittings where rmmcia also competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/rmmcia_com
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/rmmcia
• Facebookfacebook.com/rafaelmarquezmoro
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rafael-m-rquez-moro-y-cia-s-a-
• Instagraminstagram.com/rafaelmarquezmoroycia

Compliance9 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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