Valbia

What Valbia does

Valbia S.r.l. is an Italian industrial manufacturer specializing in electric and pneumatic valve actuators for process automation. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Lumezzane (Brescia), the company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bonomi Group, employing approximately 51 people. Its product range covers electric quarter-turn actuators (Series 85 and 86, including variable-speed variants), the multi-turn MT Series 87 electric line, and pneumatic actuators across Series 82, 83 and 84, together with integrated valve packages delivered as complete automation units.

The company's technology base is electromechanical and pneumatic rather than digital: actuators are built around electric motor gear-train and pneumatic drive architectures, with certification-led differentiation (ISO 9001/14001/45001/50001, ATEX, UL, CSA, DNV-GL, RINA, TUV SIL, EAC, UKCA) that qualifies its products for hazardous-area, marine and multi-regional industrial deployment. Target end-markets include oil & gas, water treatment, marine, power generation, HVAC, food & beverage, paints & solvents, and OEM customers, indicating a diversified industrial process-industry book.

Valbia's go-to-market combines direct sales via its own website and commercial channels with distribution through Bonomi Group's international subsidiaries across Germany, the United Kingdom, India, North America, Brazil, China, Scandinavia, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Revenue is generated through B2B equipment sales of actuators and integrated valve packages, with reported turnover of approximately €30 million in 2025. The business model is therefore that of a focused, certification-driven hardware OEM whose growth and geographic reach are structurally tied to the broader Bonomi Group platform.

Name

Valbia

Legal name

Valbia S.r.l.

Website

https://www.valbia.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Valbia is an Italian manufacturer of electric and pneumatic valve actuators, serving oil & gas, water treatment, marine, power, HVAC and food & beverage sectors. A Bonomi Group subsidiary since 1995, it distributes globally through the group's international subsidiary network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Valve Actuators

NAICS

Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Actuators & Motion Devices (Linear, Rotary, Electric Actuators for Motion Control) (IMAHAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Valves & Cartridge Valves (Directional, Pressure, Flow Control) (IMAHAGAE)

Keywords

• Electric actuators
• Pneumatic actuators
• Industrial valve automation
• Multi-turn actuators
• Automated valve packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Lombardi

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electric and Pneumatic Actuator Sales: Valbia generates revenue through the sale of electric actuators (Series 85-86), pneumatic actuators (Series 82-83-84), multi-turn actuators, and pre-configured valve packages combining actuators with automated valves. One-time product sales with no recurring revenue model mentioned.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Valbia manufactures electric actuators (Series 85/86, MT Series 87) and rack-and-pinion pneumatic actuators (Series 82/83/84) for industrial valve automation. The company also supplies pre-assembled valve-actuator packages combining its actuators with ball, butterfly, and control valves for 2-way, 3-way, and high-pressure applications across industries including water treatment, oil & gas, food, marine, and HVAC.

Product overview

Valbia is a specialized manufacturer of electric and pneumatic actuators for industrial valve automation. The product portfolio centers on two main actuator families: the Series 85/86 electric actuators (including the variable-speed Series 86 with brushless motors and the multi-turn MT Series 87 for water infrastructure) and the Series 82/83/84 pneumatic rack-and-pinion actuators. These actuators are offered both as standalone products and as pre-assembled packages combining Valbia actuators with ball valves, butterfly valves, and other valve types from sister company Valpres. Packages are configured for 2-way, 3-way, and butterfly valve arrangements across various pressure ratings and materials including brass, stainless steel, carbon steel, and PVC. Applications span chemical, water treatment, food & beverage, HVAC, oil & gas, marine, and power generation sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electric Actuators Series 85 Electric actuators for industrial valve automation, available in torque ratings from VB015 to VB350, with various voltage options (HT/LT) and ISO 5211 mounting flanges. Target customers are industrial operators across multiple sectors.
• Electric Actuators Series 86 Variable-speed electric actuators with inverter-controlled AC brushless motors, models from VB015M to VB350M, designed for modulating control and precise valve positioning. Targets industrial customers requiring accurate process control.
• Pneumatic Actuators Series 82 Rack-and-pinion pneumatic actuators in double-acting and spring-return configurations, sizes from MOD. 32 to MOD. 330, with ISO 5211 flange mounting. Serves industrial customers needing pneumatic valve actuation.
• Pneumatic Actuators Series 83 High-performance pneumatic actuators for heavy-duty industrial applications, available in various sizes with spring-return and double-acting options. For industrial customers needing heavy-duty pneumatic actuation.
• Pneumatic Actuators Series 84 Compact pneumatic actuators for space-constrained installations, available in multiple sizes with various spring configurations. Targets industrial customers with limited installation space.
• Multi-Turn Electric Actuators MT Series 87 Variable-speed multi-turn electric actuators with inverter-controlled AC brushless motors, featuring wide speed range for precise valve control and smooth start-stop operations, reducing water hammer effects. For water treatment and water infrastructure applications.
• Electric Packages 2-Way Pre-assembled electric actuator packages combining ball valves (brass, stainless steel, carbon steel, PVC) with Series 85/86 actuators for 2-way flow control applications. Targets industrial customers needing ready-to-install automated valves.
• Electric Packages 3-Way Pre-assembled 3-way ball valve packages with electric actuators for diverting or mixing applications in various industrial processes. For industrial customers needing pre-configured diverting/mixing solutions.
• Electric Packages Butterfly Butterfly valve assemblies with electric actuators for on/off and modulating control in industrial applications. For industrial customers needing butterfly valve automation.
• Pneumatic Packages 2-Way Pre-assembled 2-way valve packages with pneumatic actuators for industrial automation applications. For industrial customers needing pneumatic valve automation.
• Pneumatic Packages 3-Way Pre-assembled 3-way valve packages with pneumatic actuators for diverting and mixing applications. For industrial customers needing pre-configured diverting/mixing solutions.
• Pneumatic Packages Butterfly Butterfly valve assemblies with pneumatic actuators for industrial process control. For industrial customers needing butterfly valve automation with pneumatic actuation.
• High Pressure Electric Packages Heavy-duty electric actuator packages designed for high-pressure applications up to 500 bar, suitable for hydraulic systems and mineral oil service. For industrial customers needing high-pressure valve automation.

Quantifiable outcome

• MT multi-turn actuators reduce water hammer effects and increase component lifespan in water infrastructure applications

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bonomi GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Valbia is a subsidiary of Bonomi Group, founded in 1995. Bonomi Group is a leading industrial group in plumbing, heating, and energy sectors, producing components that regulate the passage of liquid and gaseous fluids. The group includes multiple companies including Rubinetterie Bresciane, Valpres, Frabo, Quam, Tecnovielle, Ghibson, PENTA, Chibro, Savinox, Conflow, and international subsidiaries.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rotork: UK-listed global specialist in electric and pneumatic valve actuators and control systems for oil & gas, water, and power. Direct competitor to Valbia across nearly every end market Valbia serves, with a much larger global installed base.
• AUMA: German family-owned manufacturer of electric actuators for industrial valve automation, including multi-turn and part-turn designs with ATEX/IECEx certifications. Direct peer to Valbia's electric actuator portfolio, especially in water and oil & gas.
• Flowserve: US-listed global supplier of pumps, valves, seals, and actuation systems for power, oil & gas, chemical, and water. Competes with Valbia in integrated automated valve packages and large industrial process automation projects.
• SAMSON: German manufacturer of control valves, actuators, and positioners for process industries. Comparable product overlap with Valbia's automated valve packages, particularly in chemical, oil & gas, and power generation.
• KSB Group: German global player in pumps, valves, and associated actuation systems serving water, energy, and industrial markets. Competes with Valbia in integrated valve-actuator offerings for water infrastructure and industrial process control.
• Crane Co. (Crane ChemPharma & Supply): US-listed diversified industrial with a strong valve and fluid handling franchise including actuation solutions. Comparable to Valbia in serving chemical, oil & gas, and water with integrated valve and actuator offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Emerson Electric (Fisher Controls): Large US automation conglomerate whose Fisher, Bettis, and actuator brands compete head-on with Valbia in process industries. Broader portfolio but overlaps directly in electric and pneumatic valve actuators for oil & gas and process automation.
• Honeywell Process Solutions: US automation incumbent offering valves, actuators, and integrated process control solutions. Competes with Valbia in oil & gas and process industry valve automation, albeit through a much broader digital and control portfolio.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Global automation incumbent with electric actuators and valve automation integrated into its building technologies, energy, and process automation portfolios. Overlaps with Valbia in HVAC and water applications.
• Schneider Electric (Industrial Automation): Global automation and energy management major that offers electric actuators and process control solutions in water, oil & gas, and industrial segments. Competes with Valbia in integrated automation solutions through a broader software-and-hardware stack.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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