Colin Swiss

What Colin Swiss does

Colin Swiss AG is a Swiss industrial supplier and engineering consultant headquartered at Kirchbergstrasse 211, CH-3400 Burgdorf. The company specializes in fitting, system solutions, and steam-trap inspection services for industrial customers that operate steam, thermal-oil, and hot-water systems. Verticals served include food and beverage production, chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing, building technology/HVACK, airport refueling infrastructure, and industrial laundry operations. Founded in 2014, the firm was acquired into the ARI-Gruppe in May 2022 and operates as the Swiss sales subsidiary of that globally active heavy-valve manufacturer, distributing the ARI portfolio of 20,000 products in 200,000 variants alongside complementary products from other manufacturers.

The core product offering spans shut-off valves (FABA-Plus bellows-seal hand shut-off valves, ARI ZESA/GESA butterfly valves, ARI ZETRIX triple-eccentric process valves), strainers, control valves, steam-water mixers (Dampf-Wasser-Mischer Typ 585), automatic stainless-steel air vents (Niroair-Piccolo), safety valves, check valves, and system solutions including the Colin STEAMSPREAD and Colin AIRline heat-exchanger products. The technical centerpiece is the ZEDOX HEXO high-performance butterfly valve with a utility-model-protected honeycomb-disc design and double-eccentric sealing, delivering KVS values up to 35% higher than standard market high-performance butterfly valves. Service offerings include condensate-trap measurements, valve revisions, application consulting, operator training, and on-site commissioning, with the company positioning itself as a process optimizer that selects the best solution from available options rather than promoting any single manufacturer.

The business model is a hybrid of industrial hardware distribution and professional services: revenue is generated through resale of ARI and complementary valves and system solutions (hardware sales), supplemented by engineering, commissioning, and inspection services (professional services). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is contract-specific for B2B industrial customers requiring custom configurations. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with a single-country Swiss geographic footprint, lean organizational structure (11-50 employees), and a multi-channel marketing presence spanning company website, downloadable technical workbooks, and LinkedIn/Instagram/Facebook for B2B engagement. Certifications underpinning the regulated side of the business include ISO 9001:2015, PED 2014/68/EU Cat. II for pressure equipment, and EKAS 6516 / KIS-TR 901 specialist-organization certification for safety-valve inspection valid through 2029.

Name

Colin Swiss

Legal name

Colin Swiss AG

Website

https://colinswiss.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Colin Swiss AG is a Burgdorf, Switzerland-based industrial distributor and engineering consultant that supplies valves, steam and thermal-oil system solutions, and inspection services to Swiss customers in food and beverage, chemical and pharmaceutical, building technology, airport infrastructure, and industrial laundry as the Swiss sales subsidiary of ARI-Gruppe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Burgdorf

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Valve and Armaturen Sales: Primary revenue from sale of industrial valves and armaturen including hand shut-off valves (Handabsperrventile), strainers (Schmutzfänger), valves (Klappen), gate valves (Schieber), diaphragm valves (Membranventile), ball valves (Kugelhahn), check valves (Rückschlagarmaturen), safety valves (Sicherheitsventile), control valves (Regelarmaturen), and condensate drains (Kondensatableiter).
2. System Solutions: Sale of system solutions including heat exchangers (Wärmetauscher) for steam/hot air applications such as Colin AIRline and Colin STEAMSPREAD products.
3. Services: Services including condensate trap measurements (Kondensatableiter-Messungen), valve revisions (Revisionen Armaturen), consulting (Beratung), training (Schulung), and commissioning (Inbetriebnahme).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Colin Swiss AG is a Swiss industrial supplier and consultant that sells valves, armaturen, system solutions, and complementary services for steam, thermal oil, and hot water applications. The company distributes the ARI portfolio of shut-off, butterfly, control, safety, check, and strainer valves, plus heat exchangers and air vents, and provides consulting, commissioning, training, valve revisions, and condensate trap measurements to industrial customers.

Product overview

Colin Swiss AG is a sales subsidiary of the ARI Group offering an extensive portfolio of industrial valves and system solutions. The product range includes manual shut-off valves (FABA-Plus, FABA-Supra, ARI-STOBU), butterfly valves (ZESA, GESA, ZETRIX, ZEDOX HEXO), strainers, control valves, steam-water mixers (Typ 585), automatic air vents (Niroair-Piccolo), safety valves, check valves, and complete system solutions. The company also provides related services including steam trap measurements, valve inspections, consulting, commissioning, and training. The ZEDOX HEXO represents their innovative high-performance valve with patented honeycomb disc technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ZEDOX® HEXO High-Performance Butterfly Valve High-performance butterfly valve with innovative honeycomb disc design that optimizes flow and achieves KVS values up to 35% higher than standard high-performance valves. Features double-eccentric sealing for reduced contact pressure and extended seal life; intended for industrial customers in steam, thermal oil, and process applications.
• Dampf-Wasser-Mischer Typ 585 (Steam-Water Mixer Type 585) Automated control valve for direct mixing of steam and water to generate hot water without heat exchangers; used for heating machines, calenders, reactors, and industrial cleaning applications in process industries.
• Niroair-Piccolo Typ P-8162 (Automatic Stainless Steel Air Vent) Automatic stainless steel air vent that evacuates air and gases from liquid systems regardless of pressure and temperature fluctuations; certified for drinking water (SSIGE), aimed at water and process system operators.
• FABA-Plus Handabsperrventil (Bellows-Seal Shut-off Valve) Hand shut-off valve with bellows seal design providing 100% leak-tight sealing; available PN 16-40, DN 15-300, with operating temperatures from -10°C to 450°C and pressure up to 260 bar for general industrial shut-off duties.
• ARI ZESA / GESA Absperrklappe (Butterfly Valve) Between-flange and threaded-flange butterfly valves with soft seal, PN 6-16, for general industrial shut-off applications.
• ARI ZETRIX Prozessarmatur (Triple-Eccentric Process Valve) Triple-eccentric process valve with metal-to-metal seal for demanding industrial applications, available in PN 6-100.
• ARI Schmutzfänger (Strainers) Strainers with stainless steel sieve for pipeline protection, available in PN 6-160, for industrial fluid systems.
• Kondensatableiter-Messungen (Steam Trap Inspections) On-site measurement and assessment of condensate traps, providing the basis for energy optimization of industrial steam installations; targeted at operators of steam systems.
• Revisionen Armaturen (Valve Revisions / Repairs) Professional revision and overhaul service for industrial valves to reduce lifecycle costs and restore equipment reliability for industrial customers.
• Beratung (Consulting for Steam, Thermal Oil, and Hot Water Processes) Process consulting in which Colin Swiss analyzes and optimizes customer processes in steam, thermal oil, and hot water, selecting the best solution across manufacturers rather than promoting a specific product.
• Schulung (Training) Practical training programs for industrial customers covering valves, controls, and system solutions; designed to transfer hands-on know-how for plant operators and maintenance staff.
• Inbetriebnahme (Commissioning) On-site commissioning of supplied products, ensuring installed valves and system solutions are started up correctly at the customer's facility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 40% reduction in investment costs through jet pump technology
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ARI-GruppecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2022

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Flowserve Corporation: Large-cap public industrial flow control company providing pumps, valves, seals, and automation services. Overlaps with Colin Swiss in industrial process valves and steam-system applications but operates at substantially larger scale and broader scope.
• Pentair plc: Large public water flow and treatment solutions provider with industrial valve and flow control offerings. Adjacent competitor in fluid handling with overlapping customer base in industrial and building services applications.
• Crane Company: Publicly traded diversified industrial manufacturer with significant process flow solutions and engineered materials businesses. Competes in industrial process valves with broader portfolio than Colin Swiss's steam-specialty focus.

Direct peers

• Spirax Group plc: Global leader in steam specialty with brands including Spirax-Sarco, Gestra, and Crosby. Directly comparable to Colin Swiss as a provider of steam-system valves, controls, condensate management, and consulting services to industrial customers.
• IMI plc: UK-listed industrial flow control specialist with comparable offerings in process control valves, safety valves, and actuation across steam, thermal, and HVAC applications. Competes head-to-head with Colin Swiss in industrial valve selection and process optimization.
• Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Publicly traded manufacturer and distributor of valves, flow control, and plumbing/heating products serving HVAC and industrial markets. Comparable in hydronics/steam-related product breadth and B2B industrial distribution model.
• Gestra AG: German steam-systems specialist (now part of Spirax Group) supplying valves, controls, and condensate management for industrial steam applications. Highly comparable product line and European industrial customer base to Colin Swiss.
• TLV Co., Ltd. Japanese privately held specialist in steam traps, condensate recovery, and process control valves. Closely comparable product portfolio to Colin Swiss, particularly in steam system optimization and trap diagnostics for industrial customers.
• Armstrong International: US-based private specialist in steam, hot water, and warm air systems, including traps, valves, and process optimization services. Comparable niche focus on industrial steam efficiency consulting and specialized valve distribution.

Regional players

• Forbes Marshall: India-based private specialist in steam engineering, condensate management, and process control valves. Closely comparable product focus but primarily serves South Asian and Middle Eastern industrial markets rather than Switzerland/Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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