Aignep
Aignep S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer founded in 1976 that designs and produces fittings, valves, solenoid valves, automatic couplings, and compressed air pipeline components, serving industrial automation OEMs, machine builders, and distributors across 100+ countries via 12 subsidiaries and a B2B portal.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1976
- HeadquartersBrescia, Italy
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Aignep does
Aignep S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of fluid and compressed air components founded in 1976 and headquartered in Bione, Brescia, Italy. The company operates five product divisions: fittings and connections (push-in, push-on, compression, and functional fittings, plus adapters, ball valves, and tubes); automatic couplings (quick couplings and blow guns in nickel-plated brass or stainless steel); automation (valves, pneumatic and electric actuators, and FRL air treatment units); the Infinity sub-brand (compressed air pipeline systems as an alternative to galvanized steel or bonded plastic); and the Fluidity sub-brand (fluid solenoid valves in brass or AISI 316L stainless steel). All products are designed and manufactured in Italy, with an internal R&D lab supporting continuous product development.
The company's go-to-market is built around a multi-channel industrial distribution model combining a global distributor network, 12 wholly-owned regional subsidiaries (USA, Spain, Switzerland, Brazil, France, Colombia, China, Russia, Germany, Mexico, Vietnam), and a dedicated authenticated B2B e-commerce portal (b2b.aignep.com) that provides pricing, technical sheets, 3D drawings, real-time stock availability, and direct ordering. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Aignep exports to 100+ countries and serves end customers across industrial automation, OEM/machine building, chemical, food & beverage, automotive, pharmaceutical, medical, oil & gas, and mining verticals. The company has invested in digital ecosystem tools — My Aignep customer platform, Aignep Scan mobile app, Infinity Air Planner system design tool, and BIM object libraries — to embed itself into engineering and procurement workflows. The company is privately held, with €3,500,000 in deposited share capital, and no parent company, institutional investors, or public listing disclosed.
Aignep firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Aignep
- Legal name
- Aignep S.p.A.
- Website
- https://aignep.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1976
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Aignep S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer founded in 1976 that designs and produces fittings, valves, solenoid valves, automatic couplings, and compressed air pipeline components, serving industrial automation OEMs, machine builders, and distributors across 100+ countries via 12 subsidiaries and a B2B portal.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Aignep industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Pneumatic & Fluid Components
- NAICS
- Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911)
- SIC
- Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH), Valves & Cartridge Valves (Directional, Pressure, Flow Control) (IMAHAGAE), Pneumatic Air Preparation & Distribution (FRL assemblies, manifolds, air headers) (IMAHAGAD)
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Where Aignep is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Brescia
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices12 records
Markets served
Aignep business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Fluid Technology Components Sales: Aignep generates revenue through the sale of industrial components for fluids and compressed air, including fittings, valves, solenoid valves, actuators, automatic couplings, and air treatment units. The company offers five different product lines and sells directly to distributors, OEM/machine builders, and end users through its B2B portal and distributor network. Pricing is quote-based with no public pricing list disclosed.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | B2B Portal Access |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
Aignep product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Aignep manufactures fittings, valves, solenoid valves, pneumatic and electric actuators, automatic quick couplings, and FRL (filter-regulator-lubricator) air-treatment units for fluids and compressed air. Its portfolio is organized into five divisions: (1) Fittings and Connections, (2) Automatic Couplings, (3) Automation (valves, actuators, FRL), (4) Infinity compressed-air pipeline systems, and (5) Fluidity fluid solenoid valves. All products are manufactured in Italy and sold through a B2B portal, distributors, and subsidiary offices.
Product overview
Aignep is a manufacturer of fluid and compressed air components founded in 1976 in Italy, operating as a single unified product portfolio across five core divisions: (1) Fittings and Connections – push-in, push-on, compression, and functional fittings plus ball valves and tubes; (2) Automatic Couplings – quick couplings and blow guns; (3) Automation – valves, pneumatic actuators, electric actuators, and FRL units; (4) the Infinity sub-brand for compressed air pipeline systems; and (5) the Fluidity sub-brand for fluid solenoid valves. The Infinity and Fluidity branded lines extend the core automation and fittings offerings with purpose-engineered systems for specific fluid types. All products are manufactured in Italy with a global distribution network across 100+ countries through subsidiaries and distributors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- INFINITY: Product line for compressed air network systems, gas inert and vacuum applications
- FLUIDITY
Products and services
- Raccordi e Connessioni (Fittings and Connections) Automatic push-in fittings, push-on fittings, compression fittings, functional fittings, adapters, ball valves, and tubes for fluids and compressed air applications.
- Giunti Automatici (Automatic Couplings) Automatic quick couplings and blow guns for fluid transport, available with single or double retention, in nickel-plated brass or stainless steel.
- Automazione (Automation – Valves, Actuators, FRL) Valves, pneumatic actuators, electric actuators, and F.R.L. (Filter-Regulator-Lubricator) units for industrial automation applications.
- Infinity (Compressed Air Pipeline System) Modern alternative to galvanized steel or bonded plastic systems, featuring quick-connect technology push-in fittings and metal pipes for compressed air, inert gases, and vacuum applications.
- Fluidity (Fluid Solenoid Valves) Fluid solenoid valves for control of liquid and gaseous fluids, with brass or stainless steel body options, available in direct-acting, servo-assisted, and latching configurations.
- FRL (Filter-Regulator-Lubricator) Units Air treatment units including filters, regulators, lubricators, coalescer filters, active carbon filters, soft-start valves, shut-off valves, and pressure switches in Mini, Evo, and standard series.
- Serie 0B160 – Safety Quick Couplings with European Profile Safety quick couplings with European profile, extending the Automatic Couplings product line for safer fluid transport applications.
- 14V – Compact Valve Compact valve with reduced footprint while maintaining equivalent performance to larger designs, extending the Automation product line.
- X7F – Valve Valve featuring a distinct design approach, extending the Automation product line.
Quantifiable outcome
- Minimized leakage and increased productivity through robust, functional component design
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Aignep
Customer profileSegments11 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Aignep technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Aignep partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Aignep competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Festo: Global market leader in pneumatic and electrical automation technology. Sells the same core categories as Aignep — fittings, valves, cylinders, FRL — at far greater scale, with deep OEM design-in presence and IIoT-enabled smart pneumatics that Aignep does not match.
- IMI Norgren: Pneumatic and fluid control specialist within IMI plc, offering actuators, valves, FRL, and fittings. Overlaps with Aignep's automation and fluid-control portfolio, with stronger presence in process and life-science verticals.
- Emerson (ASCO / Aventics): Global automation major offering solenoid valves (ASCO) and pneumatic components (Aventics). Competes with Aignep in fluid solenoid valves and pneumatic automation, particularly for industrial OEM accounts.
- Bosch Rexroth: Global supplier of drive and control technologies including pneumatic components, valves, fittings, and compressed-air treatment. Competes with Aignep in industrial automation customers, with much broader portfolio scope.
- Parker Hannifin: Diversified motion and control technologies group with a substantial pneumatic and fluid-connectivity division. Overlaps with Aignep in fittings, valves, and FRL units, especially in industrial automation and process customers.
- Bürkert: Specialist in fluid control valves, solenoid valves, and process automation. Directly comparable to Aignep's Fluidity line in fluid and gas solenoid valves, particularly for chemical, food, and pharmaceutical applications.
- SMC Corporation: World's largest pneumatics manufacturer with an extensive global catalog of actuators, valves, FRL, and fittings. Competes with Aignep across virtually every product line but at meaningfully larger scale and broader geographic reach.
Direct peers
- Camozzi: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of pneumatic components (cylinders, valves, FRL, fittings, actuators) with global subsidiaries. Closest direct comparable to Aignep — same product categories, same Made-in-Italy positioning, same OEM/machine-builder and distributor GTM.
- Pneumax: Italian manufacturer of pneumatic components (cylinders, valves, fittings, FRL, actuators) with strong European OEM presence. Directly comparable in size, geography, and product mix to Aignep.
- Metal Work: Italian pneumatic components manufacturer (cylinders, valves, FRL, fittings, actuators) competing head-to-head with Aignep in European OEM and machine-builder accounts. Comparable size, geography, and product breadth.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Aignep social profiles
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Aignep leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Aignep subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries11 records
Aignep funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Aignep M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Aignep
What does Aignep do?
Aignep manufactures fittings, valves, solenoid valves, pneumatic and electric actuators, automatic quick couplings, and FRL (filter-regulator-lubricator) air-treatment units for fluids and compressed air. Its portfolio is organized into five divisions: (1) Fittings and Connections, (2) Automatic Couplings, (3) Automation (valves, actuators, FRL), (4) Infinity compressed-air pipeline systems, and (5) Fluidity fluid solenoid valves. All products are manufactured in Italy and sold through a B2B portal, distributors, and subsidiary offices.
Is Aignep a public or private company?
Aignep is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Aignep founded?
Aignep was founded in 1976. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Aignep based?
Aignep is headquartered in Brescia, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Aignep make money?
One revenue line is on record: fluid Technology Components Sales.
Who are Aignep's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Festo, IMI Norgren, Emerson (ASCO / Aventics), Bosch Rexroth, Parker Hannifin, Bürkert and SMC Corporation. Direct peers are Camozzi, Pneumax and Metal Work.
Does Aignep have an API?
No public API is recorded for Aignep.
What industry is Aignep in?
Aignep's product category is Pneumatic & Fluid Components. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAGAC, Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves), with a secondary code of IMAHAGAH, Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors). Its NAICS code is 332912 and its SIC code is 3050.