AFT Sp

What AFT Sp does

AFT Sp. z o.o. is a Polish industrial equipment manufacturer and distributor founded in 1993 and headquartered in Suchy Las near Poznań. The company produces and distributes industrial valves, pumps, dampers, and steel constructions, serving customers in the chemical, power generation and heating, pharmaceutical and biotech, air protection, fuels and petrochemical, food, water and wastewater, and civil defense sectors. Its product portfolio covers butterfly valves, knife gate valves, diverter valves, safety and check valves, and engineered SKID modules.

The company operates a hybrid business model that combines own-brand manufacturing under the AFT INDUSTRIAL and AFT NOVAROTORS labels with authorized distribution of leading European industrial OEMs including GEMÜ, PROTEGO, CERA SYSTEM, DICKOW PUMPEN, GEKO PUMPEN, STRAUB, STRIKO, WEY by SISTAG, and NovaRotors. It holds ISO 9001, ISO 3834-2, EN 1090-1, UDT, and ATEX certifications and operates a PROTEGO Authorized Repair Center (P.A.R.C.) for service and repair of safety equipment. Revenue is generated through product distribution margins, own-manufacturing sales, and a recurring service and repair stream.

Go-to-market is direct B2B enterprise sales, organized around named regional sales representatives covering all 16 Polish voivodeships, supplemented by a Key Account Manager and Sales Engineer for strategic accounts. Quote-based pricing is standard for industrial equipment procurement. Named customers include RAFAKO, Grupa Azuty, Budimex, Rafineria Gdańska, Kotlomontaż, Ekobud, Lavaster, and ELWO. Service delivery is stated to extend across Poland and abroad.

Name

AFT Sp

Legal name

AFT Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://aft.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AFT Sp. z o.o. is a Polish manufacturer and authorized distributor of industrial valves, dampers, pumps, and steel constructions serving chemical, power, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, and food enterprises across Poland through regional direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Valves, Pumps & Steel Constructions

NAICS

Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH), Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer) (IMANALAA), Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)

Keywords

• Industrial valves distribution
• Industrial dampers manufacturing
• Steel constructions fabrication
• Flame arresters supply
• Process pumps distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Suchy Las

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution: AFT distributes industrial valves, pumps, pipe couplings, and related equipment from international manufacturers including GEMÜ, PROTEGO, CERA SYSTEM, DICKOW PUMPEN, GEKO PUMPEN, STRAUB, STRIKO, and WEY by SISTAG. Revenue is generated through the sale of these distributed products to industrial customers.
2. Own Manufacturing (AFT Production): AFT manufactures their own industrial dampers, butterfly valves, knife gate valves, guillotine valves, diverter valves, flap dampers, and steel constructions. This includes custom SKID modules for specific customer requirements.
3. Professional Services: AFT provides comprehensive service including valve servicing, armature servicing, damper servicing, flap servicing, gate servicing, pump servicing, flame arrester servicing, pipe coupling servicing, mixer servicing, safety disc servicing. Services are available both at customer sites and in AFT's factory workshops. They respond within 24 hours.
4. P.A.R.C. Authorized PROTEGO Service: As PROTEGO Authorized Repair Center, AFT performs authorized repairs, periodic inspections, provides technical support, professional installation, operation and maintenance of PROTEGO devices, access to original spare parts, and delivers breathing valves and flame arresters for safety protection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AFT Sp. z o.o. manufactures and distributes industrial valves, dampers, pumps, pipe couplings, flame arresters, bursting discs, and steel constructions for industrial flow control applications. The company combines its own production of butterfly dampers, knife gate valves, diverter valves, safety/check valves, and custom steel structures with authorized distribution of international brands (GEMÜ, PROTEGO, CERA SYSTEM, DICKOW PUMPEN, GEKO PUMPEN, STRAUB, STRIKO, WEY by SISTAG, NOVAROTORS). It also provides comprehensive after-sales service and operates a PROTEGO Authorized Repair Center (P.A.R.C.) with over 30 years of experience.

Product overview

AFT Sp. z o.o. is a Polish distributor and manufacturer of industrial valves and armature. The company operates a platform-plus-partners model, combining its own production of butterfly dampers, knife gate valves, diverters, safety valves, and steel constructions with a portfolio of distributed international brands. Own production includes AFT dampers (AFT-DV series for round/rectangular channels with sealing air systems), AFT knife gate valves (AFT-GDV series), and custom steel constructions. Distributed brands include GEMÜ (diaphragm, globe, ball, butterfly valves for sterile applications), PROTEGO (flame arresters and breathing valves with ATEX compliance), CERA SYSTEM (ceramic-lined valves for abrasive media up to +850°C), DICKOW PUMPEN (centrifugal pumps for chemical/petrochemical up to +400°C), GEKO PUMPEN (PFA-lined magnetic coupled pumps), WEY/SISTAG (knife gate valves and sluice gates from Switzerland), STRAUB (mechanical pipe couplings), STRIKO (static mixers and bursting discs), and NOVAROTORS (progress cavity pumps). The company also provides comprehensive service including being a PROTEGO Authorized Repair Center (P.A.R.C.) with over 30 years experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AFT INDUSTRIAL: Manufacturer of dampers (louver and butterfly valves) for flue gas desulphurization, DeNOx, and other industrial applications. Products include tandem dampers, safety check valves, and diverter valves.
• AFT NOVAROTORS

Products and services

• Butterfly Dampers / Louver Valves (AFT-DV) Shut-off and control damper valves for round and rectangular channels, used in flue gas desulphurization (FGD) and DeNOx systems. Available with sealing air system and tandem configurations for 100% gas tightness.
• Knife Gate Valves (AFT-GDV) Guillotine/plate gate valves for shut-off function in sizes DN150 to DN6000, with temperature ratings from -20°C to +750°C. Available with sealing air system and high-temperature linings.
• Diverter Valves (AFT-DVR) Diverter and diverting valves for round and rectangular channels, DN350 to DN2500, with options for sealing air system.
• Safety and Check Valves (AFT-CV) Safety and check valves with regulatory and safety functions for sizes DN200 to DN2000, available in low-temperature versions.
• Steel Constructions Custom steel constructions including heat exchanger housings, pipelines, channels, shielding elements, machine frames, tanks, ladders, platforms, stairs, railings and barriers. Services include CNC turning, CNC milling, rolling, welding of multiple steel grades, sandblasting, powder and spray painting, galvanizing, pickling, and passivation.
• GEMÜ Valves Diaphragm valves, globe valves, ball valves, butterfly valves with actuators. Distributed globally as a market leader for sterile applications in pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries.
• PROTEGO Safety Equipment Flame arresters (deflagration, detonation, endurance burning proof), pressure-vacuum breathing valves, and tank equipment. ATEX directive compliant, meeting EN, ISO, and USCG standards.
• CERA SYSTEM Ceramic Valves Technical ceramic valves including ceramic ball valves, sliding disc valves, ceramic-lined pipes and fittings, ceramic nozzles, and static mixers. Used where media has abrasive and corrosive properties at high temperatures. Materials include alumina, zirconia, silicon carbide, silicon nitride. Standard valves up to +300°C, special versions up to +850°C.
• DICKOW PUMPEN Centrifugal Pumps Industrial centrifugal pumps for chemical and petrochemical plants, fuel handling, heating oil systems, and liquid LPG gas systems. Available with mechanical sealing or magnetic coupling. Temperature range from -120°C to +400°C, working pressures up to 100 bar, capacities from 0.1 to 1200 m³/h.
• GEKO PUMPEN Chemical Pumps PFA-lined centrifugal pumps with magnetic coupling for chemical and pharmaceutical industries. FDA compliant, leak-free, with high corrosion resistance up to 170°C. Models include Gekonorm NM, Gekoblock PM, and Gekoblock BM.
• WEY Knife Gate Valves High Performance Knife Gate Valves and Sluice Gates by SISTAG AG (Swiss manufacturer). For shut-off or regulation of high viscosity, corrosive, and abrasive media such as slurries, bulk materials, tailings, and chemical waste. Sluice gates in stainless steel fabricated design.
• STRAUB Pipe Couplings Mechanical pipe couplings including GRIP joints (with axial restraint) and FLEX joints (without axial restraint). Available in EPDM, NBR, or FPM seal versions. Products include Straub-Flex, Straub-Plast-Grip, Straub-Metal-Grip, Straub-Eco-Grip, Straub-Fire-Fence, Straub-Grip, and Straub-Step-Flex.
• STRIKO Equipment Static mixers, bursting discs, and heat exchangers. Bursting discs provide pressure protection and relief, available as convex, concave, or flat discs with laser-cut designed breaking scenarios.
• AFT NOVAROTORS Progress Cavity Pumps Progress cavity pumps in partnership with NovaRotors Srl (Italian manufacturer). Range includes standard cavity pumps (DN and JN series), hygienic cavity pumps (DXO and DXC series with FDA, EHEDG, 3A compliance), metering pumps (DM series), macerators (TG series), submersible pumps (DV series), and hopper pumps (DH and JH series). Capacities from 30 l/h to 500 m³/h, pressures up to 48 bar.
• Service and Repair Comprehensive after-sales service including valve servicing, damper servicing, gate servicing, pump servicing, flame arrester servicing, pipe coupling servicing, mixer servicing, and bursting disc servicing. AFT operates as a PROTEGO Authorized Repair Center (P.A.R.C.) with over 30 years of experience. Services include periodic inspections, technical support, installation supervision, and mobile service vehicles with 24-hour response.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% gas-tight sealing achieved with tandem and double-disc damper systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GEMÜ (GEMÜ Gebrüder Müller Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAFT distributes GEMÜ products including diaphragm valves, globe valves, butterfly valves, ball valves, solenoid valves, and flow meters. GEMÜ is a global market leader in solutions for sterile applications used in pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries.
• PROTEGO (Braunschweiger Flammenfilter GmbH)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAFT distributes PROTEGO flame arresters, pressure-vacuum breathing valves, and tank equipment. Additionally, AFT is a P.A.R.C. (PROTEGO Authorized Repair Center) providing authorized repairs, periodic inspections, and maintenance services for PROTEGO products throughout Poland.
• CERA SYSTEM (CERA SYSTEM GmbH)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAFT distributes CERA SYSTEM ceramic valves, ball valves, gate valves, ceramic-lined pipes and fittings, ceramic nozzles, and static mixers designed for abrasive and corrosive media handling at high temperatures.
• DICKOW PUMPEN (DICKOW PUMPEN GmbH & Co. KG)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAFT distributes DICKOW centrifugal pumps including volute casing pumps, side channel pumps, and multi-stage centrifugal pumps with mechanical sealing or magnetic coupling for chemical and petrochemical applications.
• GEKO PUMPEN (GEKO PUMPEN GMBH)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAFT distributes GEKO PUMPEN PFA-lined centrifugal pumps with magnetic coupling for chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Pumps are FDA-compliant and suitable for hazardous and aggressive liquids.
• STRAUBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAFT distributes STRAUB pipe couplings including GRIP joints (with axial restraint) and FLEX joints (without axial restraint). Products include Straub-Flex, Straub-Plast-Grip, Straub-Metal-Grip, Straub-Eco-Grip, Straub-Fire-Fence, and others.
• STRIKOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAFT distributes STRIKO static mixers, bursting discs, and heat exchangers for pressure protection and temperature control in various industrial applications.
• WEY by SISTAG (SISTAG AG)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAFT distributes WEY knife gate valves and sluice gates for shutting off or regulating flow of high viscosity, corrosive and abrasive media. WEY products are known for their quality and almost maintenance-free operation.
• AFT NOVAROTORS (NovaRotors Srl)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAFT distributes AFT NOVAROTORS progress cavity pumps including standard cavity pumps (DN and JN series), hygienic cavity pumps (DXO and DXC series), metering pumps, macerators, submersible cavity pumps, and cavity pumps with hopper.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Pentair plc: Global water and fluid solutions provider with industrial flow-control products. Broad incumbent with overlapping valves and pumps exposure to AFT's water/wastewater and process-industry customers.
• Flowserve Corporation: US-based global leader in pumps, valves, and seals for process industries. Operates at much larger scale but addresses the same chemical, power, and petrochemical end customers with overlapping product categories to AFT's distributed and own-produced portfolio.
• Crane Co. US-based diversified industrial manufacturer of engineered products including process flow-control valves for chemical, energy, and general industrial applications. A broad incumbent serving similar customer verticals with industrial valves.
• Watts Water Technologies: US manufacturer of valves and flow-control products for water, plumbing, and industrial applications. Broad incumbent with overlapping industrial and water-sector valve products to AFT's portfolio and water/wastewater customer segment.
• IMI plc: UK-based global engineering company focused on fluid control and motion control across industrial sectors including chemical, power, and pharma. A broad incumbent offering valves and similar process flow-control products to AFT's customer base.

Direct peers

• KSB SE & Co. KGaA: German manufacturer and supplier of pumps, valves, and related service for industrial applications including chemical, energy, and water/wastewater. KSB runs a similar hybrid model combining own production with service/MRO offerings, and serves many of the same end markets as AFT, making it the closest large-scale peer.
• Samson AG: German manufacturer of industrial control valves and regulators for chemical, power, oil & gas, and process industries. Directly comparable to AFT in target customers and product category of process valves used in chemical and power applications across the EU.
• Kitz Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of industrial valves including butterfly, gate, ball, and check valves for chemical, petrochemical, and power applications. Direct peer in industrial valve manufacturing serving similar end markets to AFT's own-produced butterfly dampers and knife-gate valves.
• GF Piping Systems (Georg Fischer): Swiss manufacturer of piping systems, fittings, and valves for industrial applications including chemical and water. Directly comparable to AFT in distribution of industrial flow-control products and pipe connections — analogous to AFT's STRAUB distribution line and its own steel-construction offerings.
• LESER GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of safety relief valves for chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, and power applications. Directly comparable to AFT in serving process-industry customers with safety and flow-control valves — a specialist competitor in the adjacent safety-valve segment where AFT also operates via PROTEGO distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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