aquatherm

What aquatherm does

aquatherm GmbH is a German family-owned manufacturer of polypropylene (PP) piping systems, founded in 1973 by Gerhard Rosenberg in Attendorn, Germany, and currently led by Managing Directors Maik Rosenberg and Jan Kriedel. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio organized under five sub-brands: aquatherm blue (heating, cooling, and industrial applications including data centre liquid cooling), aquatherm green (drinking water and sanitary systems), aquatherm red (fire protection and sprinkler systems made from proprietary fusiolen PP-R FS material), aquatherm black (surface heating and cooling registers), and aquatherm energy (pre-insulated district heating and cooling networks). aquatherm serves installers, planners, project developers, and end customers across building technology, HVAC, fire protection, district heating, maritime, industrial, and increasingly data centre cooling verticals.

The company's underlying technology is rooted in heat-fusion welding of polypropylene pipes, producing homogeneous, corrosion-resistant, leak-proof connections with documented energy efficiency advantages. aquatherm holds VdS and IBS fire-safety certifications, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, and offers an extended 10-year warranty on its products. The firm operates with 501–1,000 employees through a global distribution model reaching approximately 70 countries via long-term partners and wholly-owned regional subsidiaries such as Aquatherm Ibérica S.L. (Spain and Portugal). Notable enterprise references include Novva Rechenzentrum (US data centres), the Spreeturm skyscraper in Berlin (2,750m of fire protection piping), Vioser S.A. (pharmaceutical plant in Greece, 809,000 kWh/year documented energy savings), Atlantis The Royal (Dubai), and Heidelberger Congress Center.

aquatherm generates revenue through one-time sales of piping systems and fittings, with project-based, quote-based pricing that is not publicly disclosed. Its go-to-market combines sales-led partner/distributor channels across ~70 countries with event-driven demand generation at industry trade fairs (notably Data Centre World Frankfurt for data centre cooling). The company maintains active digital marketing through technical blog content, BIM data resources, planning calculators, social media, and an AI chatbot for lead capture. aquatherm is self-described as the world market leader for plastic piping systems made of polypropylene for plant engineering and building technology, though it provides no public financial disclosures, has no external institutional investors, and operates as a private family-controlled business with no subsidiaries, acquisitions, or funding events reported.

Name

aquatherm

Legal name

aquatherm GmbH

Website

https://aquatherm.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

aquatherm GmbH is a German family-owned manufacturer of polypropylene piping systems serving building technology, HVAC, fire protection, district heating, data centre cooling, and industrial customers across approximately 70 countries through a partner and distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial / Building Piping Systems

NAICS

Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (326122), Plastics Pipe, Pipe Fitting, and Unlaminated Profile Shape Manufacturing (32612)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Water & Sewer Pipe & Fittings (PVC/HDPE/PP) (IMANADAA), Plumbing & Building Drain/Waste/Vent (DWV) Pipe & Fittings (IMANADAG), Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG)

Keywords

• Polypropylene piping systems
• Plastic pipe manufacturing
• HVAC piping solutions
• Fire protection sprinkler piping
• Data center liquid cooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Attendorn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

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. Polypropylene piping systems sales: aquatherm generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of polypropylene piping systems and fittings. The company sells its products globally through international partners and distributors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

aquatherm manufactures and sells polypropylene (PP) piping systems and fittings under branded product lines — aquatherm blue for heating, cooling and industrial applications including data center liquid cooling; aquatherm green for drinking water; aquatherm red for fire protection and sprinklers; aquatherm black for floor heating and cooling registers; and aquatherm energy for pre-insulated district heating and cooling networks. The company supplies installers, planners, and project developers across building technology, HVAC, industrial, and data center sectors through direct sales in Germany and an international partner and distributor network spanning approximately 70 countries.

Product overview

Aquatherm is a manufacturer of polypropylene (PP) piping systems offering a comprehensive portfolio of products for different applications. The core product line includes AQUATHERM BLUE for heating, cooling, and industrial applications; aquatherm green for drinking water and sanitary systems; AQUATHERM RED for fire protection and sprinkler systems; and aquatherm energy for pre-insulated district heating/cooling networks. The aquatherm black sub-brand provides surface heating/cooling systems. Supporting services include planning tools, BIM data, training, and technical calculators. The products are designed for liquid-based thermal management in data centers, buildings, maritime applications, and industrial facilities, with a focus on corrosion resistance, durability, and energy efficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• aquatherm black: Floor heating register product line for surface heating and cooling applications.
• AQUATHERM BLUE
• aquatherm green
• AQUATHERM RED
• aquatherm energy
• aquatherm services

Products and services

• aquatherm blue Polypropylene piping system for heating, cooling, and industrial applications, available with oxygen barrier (OT) and UV-resistant variants. Designed for liquid-based cooling in high-density data center environments including direct-to-chip and hybrid cooling concepts for AI and HPC applications.
• aquatherm green Polypropylene piping system optimized for drinking water and hygienic/sanitary applications, available in standard and UV-resistant variants for diverse installation requirements.
• aquatherm red Fire protection and sprinkler system piping made from aquatherm's proprietary fusiolen PP-R FS material. Fire-resistant (construction material class B1), corrosion-resistant, VdS and IBS certified, and can be installed directly in concrete without additional protective measures.
• aquatherm black Surface heating register system (Flächenheizregister) for floor heating and cooling applications, using polypropylene material for efficient heat distribution in residential and commercial buildings.
• aquatherm energy Pre-insulated polypropylene (PP-R) piping system for district heating and cooling networks, with integrated insulation for energy-efficient heat transport and reduced thermal losses. Available with oxygen-barrier (OT) variant for district heating applications.
• aquatherm services Technical service package including planning tools, BIM data, product finder, pressure-loss calculator, linear expansion calculator, training, and tender/specification texts to support engineers, planners, and installers designing aquatherm piping systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of 809,000 kWh/year and approximately 179,000 euros per year at Vioser S.A. pharmaceutical plant (calculated at 24 hours/365 days operation)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CoolIT SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership between CoolIT Systems and Aquatherm for direct liquid cooling operations in data centre applications. This collaboration combines CoolIT's liquid cooling expertise with aquatherm's polypropylene piping systems to provide comprehensive cooling solutions for high-density data centre environments.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aquatechnik Group: Aquatechnik is an Italian manufacturer of PP-R and PP-RCT piping systems for plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and industrial applications. It is a direct niche competitor to aquatherm in European markets, with comparable product positioning and a focus on heat-fusion PP-R technology.
• GF Piping Systems (Georg Fischer): GF Piping Systems is a Swiss-based global leader in plastic and metal piping systems, offering PP, PE, PVC, and PVDF solutions for industrial processes, utilities, building technology, and data centers. It directly overlaps aquatherm on PP industrial piping, chemical-resistant systems, and HVAC applications, with a much larger global scale.
• Pipelife (by Wienerberger): Pipelife is a European leader in plastic pipe systems, now part of Wienerberger, offering PP, PE, and PVC solutions for water supply, drainage, sewer, cable protection, and industrial applications. It is a direct peer to aquatherm on underground and building piping systems, particularly across Central and Eastern Europe.
• Wavin (by Orbia): Wavin is a Netherlands-based global manufacturer of plastic pipe systems and solutions for above- and below-ground applications including water management, heating and cooling, and building services. Its PP-R and PE product portfolios directly compete with aquatherm in plumbing, heating, and infrastructure applications across Europe and emerging markets.
• Uponor: Uponor is a Finnish-headquartered global provider of plumbing, heating, cooling, and water management solutions, including PP-R and cross-linked plastic piping. It is a close peer to aquatherm on residential/commercial plumbing, underfloor heating, and increasingly on data center and district cooling applications.
• REHAU Industries: REHAU is a major German-headquartered manufacturer of polymer-based solutions including PP-R and PE piping systems for heating, plumbing, underfloor heating, and industrial applications. It is one of the most direct competitors to aquatherm in European PP-R pipe markets and shares similar vertical exposure to building technology and district energy.

Broad incumbents

• NIBCO: NIBCO is a US-based manufacturer of plumbing, HVAC, and industrial piping products including valves, fittings, and plastic (CPVC, PP) piping systems. While primarily a metal/plumbing fittings incumbent, NIBCO's expansion into plastic pressure piping makes it a relevant broader-market peer to aquatherm in North America.
• Aliaxis (IPEX, FIP, Durapipe): Aliaxis is a Belgian-headquartered global leader in plastic fluid handling solutions, with brands such as IPEX (North America), Durapipe (UK), and FIP (Italy) covering PP, PVDF, PE, and PVC piping for industrial, building, and utility applications. It competes with aquatherm on industrial process piping and data center infrastructure but as a much broader conglomerate portfolio.

Emerging players

• CoolIT Systems: CoolIT Systems is a Canadian-based specialist in direct liquid cooling (DLC) and cold plate cooling solutions for high-performance computing and data centers. Although a partner rather than a direct piping competitor, CoolIT is a relevant adjacent player in the same data center liquid cooling ecosystem that aquatherm targets through its aquatherm blue piping systems.

Regional players

• aquatherm Middle East (regional distributors): Regional PP piping distributors and competitors in the Middle East and Africa, such as those represented in aquatherm's own partner network serving the GCC (e.g., Atlantis The Royal Dubai reference), reflect local plastic pipe manufacturers serving similar verticals. These regional players (e.g., Gulf Plastic Industries, Cosmoplast) are partial peers in geography and product line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/aquatherm.de

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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