ETIP

What ETIP does

ETIP Composites is a French industrial manufacturer specializing in custom-engineered thermoplastic and composite equipment for chemically and mechanically aggressive environments. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Abidos (Nouvelle-Aquitaine), the company operates a 2,000 m² workshop producing storage tanks, industrial piping, ventilation ducts, anodizing-line equipment, and process vessels using a broad material portfolio spanning PVC, PEHD, PPH, PVDF, and SVR (Stratifié Verre Résine / glass-reinforced plastic) composites. Its flagship Dual Laminate (Frettage) technology combines a thermoplastic liner with a glass-fiber composite outer shell to deliver equipment rated up to PN25 pressure and 140°C continuous service, with claimed installed lifespans of 20-25 years in aggressive chemical service.

The company sells through direct enterprise field sales, supported by an integrated design office (bureau d'études) that handles chemical compatibility validation, 3D modeling, and stress calculation to NF EN 13121 and UIC DT 15. Revenue is generated on a project basis: each engagement is custom-quoted (typically within 24-48 hours), engineered, fabricated, and either delivered to site or installed by MASE-certified, ATEX-trained mobile teams with N1/N2 chemical-risk habilitations. The customer base is concentrated among large European industrial buyers across chemical processing (Solvay, Arkema), energy and nuclear (TotalEnergies, EDF, Engie, Technip), aerospace and surface treatment (Airbus, Safran, Dassault), water and environment (Veolia, Suez), pharmaceuticals (Pierre Fabre), and paper (International Paper). Beyond fabrication, the company operates a recurring service stream covering on-site maintenance, repair, revamping, and rehabilitation of plastic and composite equipment.

ETIP holds a deep stack of sector certifications — MASE (SEVESO), DVS 2205-1/2207 (thermoplastic welding), NF EN 13121 (GRP vessels), ATEX, N1/N2 chemical risk, FDA, CE 1935/2004, UE 10/2011, ACS (drinking water), USP Class VI, and nuclear sector qualifications — that gate access to regulated buyer segments. The company operates as a subsidiary of Groupe Volx, a diversified French industrial conglomerate based in Arnas. ETIP's competitive positioning rests on replacing expensive corrosion-resistant alloys (Titanium, Hastelloy) with engineered plastic and composite alternatives that are lighter, longer-lived in corrosive service, and lower-cost at the system level.

Name

ETIP

Legal name

ETIP

Website

https://etipcomposites.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ETIP Composites is a French custom manufacturer, founded 1970, of thermoplastics and composite (SVR, Dual Laminate) industrial equipment — tanks, piping, and ducts — for chemical, energy, aerospace, water, nuclear, and pharmaceutical clients, with full in-house design, fabrication, and on-site installation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Plastic & Composite Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Pipe, Pipe Fitting, and Unlaminated Profile Shape Manufacturing (32612), Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing (326130)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Composite Structures & Layup Manufacturing (IMABAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

FRP/GRP & Composite Materials (Resins, Fibers, Core Materials) (IMAJAKAC)

Keywords

• Industrial plastic fabrication
• Composite tank manufacturing
• Dual laminate equipment
• Chemical storage vessels
• Thermoplastic welding

Headquarters

HQ city

Abidos

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Equipment Manufacturing: Design, fabrication, and installation of custom industrial equipment (tanks, piping, storage vessels) made from thermoplastics and composites. Projects are quoted individually based on specifications, materials, and complexity. Revenue is project-based with one-time delivery of custom equipment.
2. Site Services and Maintenance: On-site maintenance, repair, and installation services for plastic and composite equipment. Includes emergency repairs, preventive maintenance, revamping, and rehabilitation services. Billed per intervention or as part of service contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ETIP Composites designs, manufactures, and installs custom industrial equipment in thermoplastics (PVC, PEHD, PPH, PVDF) and composites (SVR/GRP, Dual Laminate). Offerings include storage tanks, industrial piping, ducts, reactors, precision-machined plastic/composite parts, and on-site maintenance and repair services for aggressive chemical, high-pressure, and high-temperature environments.

Product overview

ETIP Composites is a manufacturer of custom industrial plastic and composite equipment, offering a comprehensive portfolio of 7 core service/product areas and 5 principal material grades. The offering spans thermoplastics (PVC, PEHD, PPH, PVDF) and composites (SVR/Dual Laminate) for applications in chemical storage, water treatment, aerospace, nuclear, and pharmaceutical industries. Services include integrated engineering (Études et Conception), fabrication (Chaudronnerie, Usinage), composite/dual-laminate technology (Frettage), custom storage tanks, and on-site maintenance/repair. All products are manufactured in France at the Abidos (64) facility with full traceability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Études et Conception (Engineering and Design) Engineering and design services including chemical compatibility validation, material selection (PEHD, PPH, PVDF, SVR), 3D modeling, and note calculation per European standards (NF EN 13121, UIC DT 15). For industrial clients requiring custom plastic and composite equipment.
• Thermoplastiques (Chaudronnerie, Usinage & Tuyauterie) Design and fabrication of tanks, fluid networks, and custom-machined plastic parts in PVC, PEHD, PPH, or PVDF. Targeted at industrial clients handling corrosive fluids.
• Composites / Thermodurcissables (SVR) Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP/SVR) chaudronnerie and piping for high-performance applications requiring mechanical strength and chemical resistance. For heavy-industry clients.
• Le Frettage (Dual Laminate) Dual Laminate technology combining thermoplastic liners (PVC, PPH, PVDF) with glass fiber composite reinforcement (SVR) for high-pressure and high-temperature chemical applications. For industrial clients in aggressive environments.
• Usinage Plastique & Composite Technique Sur-Mesure CNC turning, milling, and digital cutting of custom technical plastic and composite parts with precision tolerances up to +/- 0.05mm. For industrial clients requiring precision components.
• Fabrication de Cuves de Stockage et Stockeurs Plastique Custom storage tanks and industrial plastic containers including cylindrical, rectangular, double-wall, and specialized designs from 100 liters to over 100 m³. For chemical, water, and process industries.
• Maintenance, Réparation et Installation sur Site On-site mobile teams providing industrial maintenance, repair, and installation services with SEVESO and chemical risk certifications. For industrial clients across France.

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• La French FabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerETIP Composites is an active member of La French Fab, the French industry network promoting domestic manufacturing and reindustrialization. This partnership demonstrates the company's commitment to local production, supporting employment in Nouvelle-Aquitaine and positioning itself as a credible alternative to globalized supply chains.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SIMONA AG: German manufacturer of thermoplastic sheets, rods, profiles, pipes, and finished fabrications in PE, PP, PVDF, and related materials for chemical equipment, tank construction, and industrial piping. Comparable material portfolio (PEHD/PPH/PVDF) and finished-fabrication capability to ETIP, serving overlapping European industrial customers.
• Ershigs (Envision Industries): US-headquartered fabricator of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) tanks, ductwork, scrubbers, and stacks serving chemical, pulp & paper, and air-pollution-control customers. Directly comparable manufacturing process (filament winding, hand layup) and product set, though primarily serving North American projects versus ETIP's French base.
• Amiantit Saudi Arabia: Saudi-listed manufacturer of GRP/Glass-Reinforced Polyester and other composite pipes, tanks, and fittings for water, sewage, irrigation, and industrial use across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. Direct overlap on GRP pipe and tank products and resin-system technology comparable to ETIP's SVR portfolio.
• RPS Composites: UK-based fabricator of GRP/composite tanks, vessels, ductwork, and scrubbers for chemical, water, and industrial process customers. Directly comparable custom-fabrication model, GRP/SVR technology base, and on-site installation/service capability, serving the UK and adjacent industrial markets where ETIP also competes.
• Plasticon Composites: Dutch-based fabricator specializing in Dual Laminate (thermoplastic-lined FRP) tanks, columns, piping, and ductwork for the chemical industry. Closest direct functional peer to ETIP, with the same hybrid thermoplastic/composite technology, similar pressure/temperature envelopes, and overlapping end markets across Europe.
• Future Pipe Industries: UAE-headquartered global manufacturer of GRP and composite pipe systems for oil & gas, water, marine, and industrial applications. Comparable in filament-wound glass-reinforced composite pipe technology and serves similar chemical/industrial process-piping needs, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach than ETIP.
• Dyka Group: European plastic pipe and fitting manufacturer (PVC, PE, PP) supplying utility, infrastructure, and industrial customers across the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and France. Comparable product family to ETIP's industrial piping offering in PVC, PEHD, and PPH, with broader distribution but less depth in premium fluoropolymers and composite reinforcement.
• AGRU Kunststofftechnik GmbH: Austrian producer of PE, PP, PVDF, and ECTFE semi-finished products (sheets, pipes, fittings, geomembranes) and fabricated equipment for chemical, water, and semiconductor use. Directly comparable on PEHD/PPH/PVDF material range and industrial-grade fabrication, with broader product breadth and a larger multinational footprint.
• HOBAS Engineering GmbH: Austrian-headquartered manufacturer of centrifugally cast GRP pipes, fittings, and manholes for water, sewer, hydropower, and industrial applications. Comparable in GRP/SVR composite technology and use of filament-wound reinforcement; competes with ETIP's piping and tank offerings in chemical and water-treatment tenders.

Broad incumbents

• Georg Fischer AG: Swiss-listed industrial group with a sizable Piping Systems division offering plastic (PE, PP, PVDF) and metal piping, fittings, valves, and prefabricated systems for chemical, water, and industrial markets. Competes with ETIP in plastic piping and prefabrication but at much greater scale, with a much broader portfolio across geographies and end uses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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