What TUBAO does

TUBAO S.A.S. is a privately held French industrial manufacturer headquartered in Saint-Saëns, Normandy, that designs, produces, and delivers custom water infrastructure products — primarily corrugated galvanized steel tubes (TUBAO Metal) and spiral high-density polyethylene tubes under exclusive Weholite license (TUBAO PEHD). Founded in 1965 as Auzou Citernes and rebranded under the TUBAO brand in 2008, the company operates 10 production lines across two Saint-Saëns facilities (5,500 m² enclosed workshops, 60,000+ m² storage) and has been referenced at over 50,000 worksites. Its product portfolio addresses stormwater retention and infiltration, rainwater recovery, fire fighting reservoirs, lifting stations, culverts, underpasses, wind turbine foundation formwork, drinking water storage, and industrial/agricultural liquid handling — supported by proprietary accessories such as the Filtrao® filter and vortex flow regulator.

The company runs a project-based, quote-driven revenue model with direct enterprise sales carried out by a nationwide technical sales force interfacing with an in-house design office (Tubao Ingénierie); in-house production (Tubao Technologie); integrated crane-equipped logistics (Tubao Logistique); and an assembly training service (Tubao Formation). Customers are predominantly French Tier-1 construction and civil-engineering firms (Vinci, Eiffage, Colas, Ramery), water utilities (Sade), large commercial operators (JCDecaux, Carrefour, Air France), municipal governments (Ville de Douai), data centers (Fauvernay, Bailly), and agricultural sites, with international reach into Portugal, Belgium, and (via the Weholite license) broader Europe and North Africa.

TUBAO is family-owned (founding president François-Régis du Mesnil), with no disclosed external funding, and competes primarily on its exclusive HDPE licensing, CSTB-certified fire fighting product line, integrated delivery model, and six-decade track record in French water infrastructure.

Name

TUBAO

Legal name

TUBAO S.A.S.

Website

https://tubao.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TUBAO is a French manufacturer of corrugated galvanized steel and spiral HDPE water infrastructure products — including stormwater basins, fire fighting reservoirs, and rainwater recovery systems — sold via direct enterprise sales to construction firms, municipalities, utilities, and data center operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Management Infrastructure

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)

SIC

Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Stormwater Drainage & Culvert Systems (IMANADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Irrigation Pipe, Tubing & Conveyance (PVC/HDPE Pipe, Layflat Hose, Manifolds) (AFABAHAF), Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK)

Keywords

• Water storage solutions
• Stormwater management systems
• Galvanized steel tubes
• HDPE water pipes
• Fire fighting reservoirs

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-saëns

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Water Infrastructure Product Sales: Tubao manufactures and sells custom-made corrugated steel and HDPE tube solutions for water management applications. Products include retention basins, stormwater systems, fire fighting reservoirs, infiltration basins, lifting stations, and specialized infrastructure. The company provides tailor-made solutions from design through production, with integrated logistics for delivery and installation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TUBAO is a French manufacturer specializing in water treatment, storage, regulation, lifting, and reutilization solutions. The company manufactures corrugated galvanized steel tubes (TUBAO Metal) and spiral HDPE tubes under exclusive Weholite license (TUBAO PEHD), along with integrated accessories such as filters and flow regulators. Products serve stormwater management, fire fighting reservoirs, rainwater recovery, infiltration basins, drinking water storage, industrial wastewater, and agricultural applications.

Product overview

TUBAO is a French manufacturer with over 50 years of experience specialized in water treatment, storage, regulation, lifting, and reutilization. The company operates two core product lines: TUBAO METAL (corrugated galvanized steel tubes) and TUBAO PEHD WEHOLITE (spiral high-density polyethylene tubes). These solutions are complemented by a full ecosystem of product applications (stormwater basins, fire fighting reservoirs, infiltration basins, rainwater recovery, lifting stations, culverts, underpasses, etc.), accessories (Filtrao filters, flow regulators), and services (engineering, manufacturing, logistics, training). TUBAO's products are used across multiple sectors including municipalities, construction, industry, agriculture, and data centers for applications ranging from rainwater management to drinking water storage and industrial effluent handling. The company holds CSTB technical certification for fire fighting reservoirs and serves over 50,000 worksites.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TUBAO METAL: Galvanized steel corrugated tubes for rainwater management, storage, and infrastructure applications including retention tanks, stormwater drains, underpasses, culverts, and wind turbine foundation formwork.
• TUBAO PEHD WEHOLITE
• Filtrao
• Tubao Formation
• Tubao Ingénierie
• Tubao Technologie
• Tubao Logistique

Products and services

• TUBAO METAL - Corrugated Galvanized Steel Tubes Corrugated galvanized steel tubes for water storage, retention, and regulation, used for stormwater basins, fire fighting reservoirs, culverts, underpasses, overpasses, and wind turbine foundation formwork. Diameters from 300mm to 3500mm, monobloc units from 3 to 21 meters, available in five thickness options (1.65mm to 3mm).
• TUBAO PEHD WEHOLITE - Spiral HDPE Tubes Spiral high-density polyethylene (HDPE) tubes under exclusive Weholite license for France, European countries, and North Africa. Used for transport and storage of wastewater, drinking water, and aggressive compounds. Diameters from 1000mm to 3000mm, lengths up to 21 meters, with three resistance classes (SN2, SN4, SN8). 100% recyclable.
• Filtrao Rainwater Filter Stainless steel filter support with square mesh filter cartridge installed in a decantation trap. Handles large diameter conduits up to ND 630, with no water loss between entry and exit and no disposables required. Designed for rainwater filtration in commercial and residential water management systems.
• Stainless Steel Flow Regulators (Vortex) Stainless steel flow regulators that use the hydraulic vortex effect to regulate flow rate without moving pieces or wearing parts, requiring no maintenance. Composed of removable spiral and fixed base sections, can be integrated in stormwater basins or installed in exterior traps.
• CSTUBAO Fire Fighting Reservoirs Underground certified fire fighting reservoirs allowing firefighters to autonomously deal with fires. CSTB certified, compliant with SDIS requirements. Standard stock capacities from 60 to 120 cubic meters, with custom volumes available.
• TUBAO Integrated Lifting Stations Pumping stations to direct rainwater from low-lying locations to higher elevations when gravity-driven runoff is not possible. Factory-installed with 1-3 submerged pumps inside TUBAO tubes, equipped with level meters, remote control kit, and guide rods. Optional remote management system forwarding to cell phone.
• TUBAO Engineering Services Integrated design office providing study, design, production oversight, and installation implementation services. Delivers 2D/3D plans, calculations, and product sheets for water management projects.
• TUBAO Manufacturing Services Manufacturing services at the Saint-Saëns production facility with 10 production lines, 5,500 m² of enclosed buildings, and over 60,000 m² of storage platform, producing both galvanized steel and HDPE Weholite tubes.
• TUBAO Logistics Services Integrated logistics department handling shipping, delivery, and unloading with trailer trucks equipped with cranes for auto-unloading. Professional crane operators ensure safe setup and unloading at suited locations.
• TUBAO Formation (Assembly Training) 2-day assembly training combining practical and theoretical aspects at the Saint-Saëns production facility, taught by TUBAO specialists to ensure proper installation of the products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced installation time compared to traditional cement solutions due to lightweight, modular design
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Weholite (International Network)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerTubao holds an exclusive license for Weholite PEHD tube technology for France, European countries, and North Africa. The global Weholite network enables the company to offer solutions for purification, drinking water, industrial, and agricultural applications with proven technology backed by thousands of projects worldwide.
• Bpifrance / ADEME / Ministère de la Transition Écologique (Coq Vert)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTubao is a member of the Coq Vert community, a network of companies committed to ecological transition, supported by Bpifrance, ADEME, and the French Ministry of Ecological Transition. This partnership supports Tubao's environmental innovation focus and provides networking with like-minded companies.
• ElixairminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Elixair for climate well (puits climatique) projects. TUBAO provides HDPE tubes for geothermal air treatment systems, such as the project at Lycée Raymond Queneau in Yvetot (76) for 10,000 m³/h air treatment capacity.
• EHTPminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEHTP (Entreprise Haute Technologie Pneumatique) partnered with Tubao on the 300m³ rainwater recovery project at the Centre Technique de Douai.
• A Prop'EauminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA Prop'Eau collaborated with Tubao on the Douai technical center rainwater recovery project for municipal water management solutions.
• Charlène DescollongesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHydrologue and co-founder of 'Pour une Hydrologie Régénérative' association serves as guest speaker at Tubao's L'Eau Demain expert conferences, contributing to thought leadership on water management topics.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Contech Engineered Solutions: US-based provider of corrugated steel and HDPE pipe solutions for stormwater, sanitary, and culvert applications. Directly comparable in product technology (steel and HDPE corrugated tubes) and end markets.
• Tubosider: Italian manufacturer of corrugated galvanized steel tubes for stormwater retention, infiltration, and underground infrastructure. Closest direct competitor to TUBAO METAL in product design, application, and customer base across Europe.
• Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS): Leading North American manufacturer of HDPE and polypropylene corrugated pipe for drainage, stormwater, and on-site wastewater. Comparable in HDPE material technology and water management applications, with overlap to TUBAO's Weholite-based offering.
• HOBAS (Amiantit): Manufacturer of centrifugally cast fiberglass-reinforced plastic (GRP) pipe for potable water, sewage, and stormwater applications. Competes with TUBAO PEHD Weholite HDPE tubes in similar gravity-driven water transport and storage projects.

Broad incumbents

• Polypipe (Genuit Group): UK-based plastic pipe and drainage systems manufacturer serving water management, utilities, and construction. Direct overlap with TUBAO on HDPE pipe systems and water management applications, with stronger market share in UK/Ireland.
• Wavin: Global plastic pipe systems manufacturer (part of Orbia) covering water management, stormwater, and infrastructure. Overlaps with TUBAO PEHD in HDPE pipe and water management solutions but operates at much broader scale across many geographies.
• Pipelife: European plastic pipe manufacturer owned by Wienerberger, with HDPE, PVC, and PP systems for water, sewer, drainage, and irrigation. Comparable to TUBAO PEHD on HDPE pipe technology and European market presence, though Pipelife is much larger and more diversified.
• Saint-Gobain PAM: French manufacturer of ductile iron pipe and cast iron systems for water supply, sanitation, and stormwater. Competes with TUBAO in French municipal water infrastructure projects, though focused on ductile iron rather than steel/HDPE.

Emerging players

• Jain Irrigation Systems: Global provider of irrigation, HDPE/PVC piping, and water management solutions, including agricultural applications such as the rice paddy irrigation work TUBAO has delivered in Portugal. Comparable on the agricultural irrigation pipe portion of TUBAO's business.

Regional players

• Amiantit Pipe Systems: Middle East-based pipe manufacturer producing GRP, HDPE, and steel pipe solutions for water and wastewater. Comparable product mix to TUBAO, with geographic overlap on the North Africa portion of TUBAO's Weholite license territory.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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