LORTUB

What LORTUB does

LORTUB SAS is a French privately-held manufacturer founded in 1986 and headquartered in Joeuf, Lorraine (registered office in Briey), specializing in bare and coated steel fittings and steel tube equipment for water transportation infrastructure. The company manufactures sector bends, forged bends, tees, concentric/eccentric reducers, and special fittings (bayonet, Y-shaped) from DN80 to DN2500 steel tube, with multiple internal coating systems (cement CHF/Portland with ACS certification, epoxy Eurokote 468 Thixo with DWI UK approval) and external coating systems (PE tape, Interzone, polyurethane, three-layer paint). LORTUB offers five assembly methods — S-Joint, E-Joint, patented X-Joint, butt weld, and flanged connections — covering the full range of field installation conditions including galleries, tunnels, and difficult terrain. The business operates a quote-based custom manufacturing model alongside permanent stock of standard fittings for rapid lead-times, with in-house engineering using AutoCAD and SolidWorks for client-specific designs.

LORTUB serves municipal water utilities, civil engineering contractors, industrial water network operators, electrical substations, and water treatment facilities through a direct B2B enterprise sales motion, with project-based revenue tied to large infrastructure tenders. Named customers include Scottish Water, Thames Water, Eaux de Paris (since 1990), Noreade, EDF, INEOS Lavera, Canal de Provence, and Senegal's SONES, across 35+ countries. Distribution is direct for core steel fittings and through an exclusive European partnership with FT Pipeline Systems for COLEX International dual containment chemical dosing hose products. The company is certified ISO 9001:2015, ACS, and DWI, holds €866,640 share capital, operates with 11-50 employees, and is led by CEO Fabrice Errico with no disclosed external institutional ownership or subsidiaries.

Name

LORTUB

Legal name

LORTUB SAS

Website

https://lortub.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LORTUB is a French manufacturer founded in 1986 specializing in coated steel fittings and steel tube equipment (DN80 to DN2500) for water transportation infrastructure, serving municipal water utilities, civil engineering contractors, and industrial clients across 35+ countries via custom and standard production with proprietary assembly systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel Pipe Fittings for Water Infrastructure

NAICS

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

SIC

Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317)

akta.pro primary industry

Pipe Fittings, Couplings & Connectors (IMADALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pipe & Tube Manufacturing (Seamless & Welded OCTG/Line Pipe/Structural Tube) (IMAKABAI), Pipes & Tubing (Metal, Plastic & Composite) (IMADALAC), Water Heating Accessories & Plumbing Connection Kits (Connectors, Hoses, Traps) (IMADALAG)

Keywords

• Steel pipe fittings
• Water pipeline equipment
• Coated steel fittings
• Pipe assembly systems
• Water infrastructure fittings

Headquarters

HQ city

Joeuf

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Steel Fittings Manufacturing: One-time product sales of custom and standard steel fittings (bends, tees, reducers, special fittings) for water transportation infrastructure. Products manufactured to DN80-DN2500 specifications with various coating and assembly options.
2. Standard Product Sales from Stock: Sales from permanent inventory of standard fittings meeting common specifications for rapid production lead-times.
3. Engineering and Design Services: Technical consulting and custom fittings design services from engineering plans through to production, providing collaborative partnership throughout project lifecycle.
4. Dual Containment Products Distribution: Distribution of COLEX International dual containment flexible products (ProtectaFlex, PF-Detect, collectors, fittings) for chemical dosing applications across Europe.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LORTUB manufactures bare and coated steel fittings and steel tube equipment used for water transportation in pipelines ranging from DN80 to DN2500. The company produces complete pipe realizations (Socket/E-Joint/X-Joint assemblies), sealing systems, dual containment hoses, catch-pots, hose fittings and clamps, and insulation/trace heating systems for municipal water utilities, civil engineering contractors, and industrial clients. It also offers custom engineering, internal and external coating/lining services, and holds ACS and DWI certifications for drinking water contact.

Product overview

LORTUB is a manufacturer of steel fittings and pipe equipment for water transportation, established in 1986. The core offering consists of bare and coated steel fittings (sector bends, forged bends, tees, concentric/eccentric reducers, special fittings like bayonet and Y-shaped) manufactured from DN80 to DN2500 steel tube. The company also offers custom pipe realizations through tulip (socket), E-joint, and X-joint assembly methods. In partnership with FT Pipeline Systems, LORTUB commercializes COLEX International's dual containment flexible products for Europe, including ProtectaFlex and PF-DETECT hose systems for chemical dosing with leak detection capabilities, along with catch-pots, hose fittings, and trace heating accessories. Additional offerings include Link-Seal sealing systems, internal linings (cement mortar CHF/Portland, epoxy Eurokote 468 Thixo), and external protective coatings (PE tape, Interzone, polyurethane, three-layer paint). LORTUB provides standard product ranges from permanent stock as well as custom-designed fittings for specific project requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Steel Fittings (Bare and Coated) Manufactured bare and coated steel fittings sized DN80 to DN2500 for water transportation pipelines, supplied to water utilities, civil engineering contractors, and industrial clients.
• Pipe Realizations (Socket / E-Joint / X-Joint assemblies) Custom engineered pipe assemblies using proprietary joint systems (Socket, E-Joint, X-Joint), including the X-Joint variant for installation in galleries and tunnels, designed to client specifications.
• Link-Seal and Anchoring Sleeves Sealing and anchoring sleeves for pipeline wall penetrations and structural anchoring of steel pipe fittings.
• ProtectaFlex Dual Containment Hose Flexible dual containment hose for hazardous or sensitive fluid lines requiring leak containment, distributed in partnership with Colex.
• PF-DETECT Dual Containment Hose Leak-detecting dual containment hose used in industrial fluid transfer networks where early detection of a breach is required.
• Catch-Pots Steel catch-pots used to collect sediments, air, or condensate at strategic points in water and process pipelines.
• Hose Fittings and Clamps Fittings and clamps used to connect and secure hoses in water and process piping installations.
• Insulation and Trace Heating Systems Thermal insulation and electric trace heating systems fitted to pipelines to maintain temperature and prevent freezing or condensation.
• Electrical Transformer Pipeline Networks Specialized steel pipeline networks engineered for use in electrical transformer installations in the power generation sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency water main replacement completed in 8 days (vs. 13-week total project timeline) for 40% of Dakar affected by supply failure
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FT Pipeline SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partnership where LORTUB markets COLEX International dual containment flexible products for Europe on behalf of FT Pipeline Systems. Includes ProtectaFlex, PF-Detect with leak detection, collectors, hose fittings, clamps, and insulation/trace heating systems for chemical dosing applications.
• COLEX InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for dual containment flexible products. COLEX International manufactures ProtectaFlex next-generation dual containment hose system (smaller, lighter, UV-resistant PU outer cover) and PF-Detect with integrated leak detection for chemical dosing applications. Products approved by major UK water and wastewater companies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Butting Group: German manufacturer of longitudinally welded stainless steel and special alloy pipes and pipe fittings. Comparable niche manufacturer serving industrial piping and water/chemical applications with custom engineering capability.
• Tenaris: Major global manufacturer of seamless and welded steel pipe products serving energy, industrial and water transmission. Comparable product range (steel tubes and fittings) with overlapping municipal and industrial water infrastructure customers.
• Saint-Gobain PAM: European leader in ductile iron and steel pipe systems for water and wastewater networks. Comparable as a fittings/pipe supplier to municipal water utilities across Europe with overlapping product and customer base.
• Vallourec: Global leader in premium steel pipe and tube solutions including for water, energy and industrial applications. Directly comparable as a large-scale steel pipe/fittings manufacturer with overlapping municipal water infrastructure exposure.
• FT Pipeline Systems: UK distributor and manufacturer of specialty pipeline products including dual containment systems, fittings and chemical dosing hoses. Direct partner of LORTUB and immediately adjacent in product/customer overlap.
• Salzgitter Mannesmann (Salzgitter AG): European steel and steel tube producer including the Mannesmann line pipe range. Comparable as a steel tube and pipe manufacturer serving industrial and water transmission infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Wienerberger (Pipelife): European building materials group with significant plastic and metal pipe systems operations serving water, gas and drainage. Comparable water-infrastructure end market though typically plastic-focused.
• Georg Fischer (GF Piping Systems): Large established supplier of piping systems (metal and plastic) for water, gas and industrial applications. Comparable product family (fittings and pipes for water conveyance) but with a much broader portfolio and global reach.

Emerging players

• Amiantit Europe (Hobas / Flowtite): Manufacturer of composite and steel pipe systems for water transmission, drainage and industrial use. Comparable end market (municipal water transmission) with alternative material approach (GRP/composite) competing for similar tenders.

Others

• Sulzer (Water & Industrial): Engineering company with equipment and services for water and industrial pumping/process applications. Adjacent water-infrastructure ecosystem player rather than a direct fittings competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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