Vieirinox

What Vieirinox does

Vieirinox is a Portuguese family-owned industrial fabricator founded in 1910, specializing in custom stainless steel equipment for the enology, distillation, and broader industrial sectors. The company designs and manufactures stainless steel tanks for wineries — including very large vessels up to 5 million liters in capacity — alongside distillation columns and related equipment for spirits producers, custom industrial machinery, and metal structures. Technical differentiation is anchored by proprietary patents including the Ganimede tank system and piston cap designs, supported by the registered Vieirinox and Vieira trademarks.

The company operates a project-based B2B model, building to customer specifications rather than producing standardized catalog products. Revenue is generated through the sale of large bespoke equipment orders to wineries, distilleries, and industrial customers, primarily across the Iberian Peninsula. In 2015, the company merged with SOINOX, Lda., consolidating stainless steel fabrication capabilities under one operation. The business currently employs between 51 and 100 staff and maintains ISO certifications obtained in 2012.

Vieirinox is pursuing a measured diversification strategy, evidenced by the 2026 launches of the Depósitos Prestige premium tank line, Vieirinox Cleaner chemical product, and expansion into essential oil distillation machinery. EU funding under Portugal 2030 (PT2030) supports internationalization, while COMPETE 2030 funding supports product innovation, signaling intent to broaden both geographic and product footprint beyond the current Iberian focus.

Name

Vieirinox

Legal name

Henrique Vieira & Filhos, S.A.

Website

https://vieirinox.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Vieirinox is a Portuguese family-owned stainless steel fabricator, founded in 1910, that designs and manufactures custom tanks (up to 5 million liters), distillation equipment, and industrial machinery for wineries, distilleries, and industrial clients, primarily across the Iberian Peninsula.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Stainless Steel Industrial Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410), Machine Shops (33271)

SIC

Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops) (3443)

akta.pro primary industry

Chemical Processing Equipment (Reactors, Mixers, Agitators) (IMAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Boilers, Furnaces & Process Heating Equipment (IMAHAKAD)

Keywords

• Stainless steel tanks
• Winemaking equipment
• Distillation equipment
• Industrial fabrication
• Copper stills

Headquarters

HQ city

Costa Do Valado

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Stainless steel tank sales: Manufacturing and sale of custom stainless steel tanks for wine, beverages, industrial liquids, and agricultural applications. Tanks range from standard models to custom-built solutions up to 5 million liters capacity.
2. Distillation equipment sales: Production and sale of copper and stainless steel distillation machines for spirits, essential oils, and aromatic plants. Includes turnkey solutions for distilleries.
3. Industrial machines: Sale of winemaking and industrial processing equipment including presses, filters, pumps, bottling lines, and refrigeration systems from partner brands.
4. Laser cutting services: Precision laser cutting services for stainless steel sheet metal, offered as both service and potentially component supply for custom projects.
5. Technical assistance and maintenance: Technical support and maintenance services for industrial equipment, including troubleshooting and repair.
6. Vieirinox Cleaner product sales: Sale of specialized cleaning product for metal surfaces - Vieirinox Cleaner, formulated for deep cleaning of aluminum and stainless steel surfaces.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vieirinox designs, manufactures, and installs stainless steel tanks, distillation equipment (copper and stainless steel), winemaking machinery, and metal structures for wineries, distilleries, and industrial clients. The product range spans from small press machines to custom-built tanks with capacity up to 5 million liters, delivered as turnkey solutions.

Product overview

Vieirinox is a stainless steel solutions company offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial equipment for enology (winemaking), distillation, and general industry. The core product line centers on customizable stainless steel tanks and deposits (fermentation tanks, storage tanks, specialized wine production tanks including Ganimede system tanks, mash tanks, and large-scale tanks up to 5 million liters), complemented by distillation equipment (copper and stainless steel distillation machines for spirits and essential oils), industrial machines (reception lines, presses, filters, bottling equipment, pumps), metal structures (stairs, balconies, walkways), and services (laser cutting, technical support). Premium offerings include Depósitos Prestige (exclusive designer wine tanks) and the Vieirinox Cleaner chemical product. The company operates on a project-based model providing turnkey solutions tailored to customer requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vieira: Original brand registered in 1952 for spray pumps and agricultural equipment.

Products and services

• Tanks / Deposits Configurable stainless steel tanks for industrial applications including enology, beverage production, and general industry, with technical solutions tailored to capacity and use case.
• Depósitos Prestige Premium wine tanks developed in partnership with architects, combining engineering excellence with artistic expression to reflect the identity of each winery.
• Enology Equipment Complete winemaking solutions including fermentation tanks, wine presses, receiving lines, and wine production machinery for wineries.
• Distillation Equipment Copper and stainless steel distillation machines for producing spirits, essential oils, and aromatic plant extracts, available as compact models and custom turnkey distillery solutions.
• Essential Oil Distillation Machine Stainless steel plant distillation machines for essential oil production, available in AISI 304 or 316 stainless steel with capacities from 1100 to 6000 liters.
• Copper Distillation Machine with Special Rectifier Copper distillation machine for making spirits from pomace and fermented fruits, featuring low-pressure tubular copper boiler, 350 or 500 liter copper vessel, special rectifier for refining spirits, and tubular cooler with AISI 316 stainless steel tubes.
• Copper Distillation Machine with Lentil Copper distillation machine for spirits production with lentil rectifying system, featuring 34 AISI 316 stainless steel cooling tubes and steam spreader.
• Laser Cutting Service Precision laser cutting service for stainless steel sheets; customers can supply their own sheets or request specific dimensions.
• Technical Support Service Industrial technical assistance and maintenance services with troubleshooting and technical query support, with stated 24-hour response time.
• Vieirinox Cleaner Cleaning solution for metal surfaces formulated with inorganic acids, non-ionic surfactants, and corrosion inhibitors for deep cleaning of aluminum and stainless steel surfaces.
• Industrial Machines Industrial machines for enology and industry including reception lines (Diemme, CMA), pneumatic presses, wine filters, bottling equipment, peristaltic pumps, flow meters, and refrigeration systems.
• Metal Structures Stainless steel metal structures including access stairs, safety balconies, and walkways for industrial applications.
• Ganimede System Tank Patented winemaking tank system that gently extracts noble substances from grapes via a diaphragm mechanism, using fermentation gas to mix skin and seed caps without mechanical pumping.
• Tank up to 5 Million Liters Large-capacity stainless steel tanks up to 5 million liters manufactured on-site, with flat bottom for concrete installation and up to 5% inclination.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bertolaso: Italian manufacturer of bottling equipment for still and sparkling wines, spirits, and edible oils. Comparable to Vieirinox's partner-brand bottling line offering and serves similar wine/spirits customers with specialized equipment.
• Menci Industrie S.r.l. Italian manufacturer of olive oil, wine, and beverage processing equipment including stainless steel tanks and bottling lines. Comparable to Vieirinox in olive oil and beverage storage tanks, with a stronger focus on the olive oil vertical.
• Della Toffola Group: Italian manufacturer of complete winemaking, brewing, and beverage processing lines including tanks, presses, filters, and bottling equipment. One of the largest integrated wine/beverage equipment OEMs in Europe with a comparable product portfolio to Vieirinox across tanks and process machinery.
• Agrovin S.A. Spanish manufacturer of equipment and products for wineries and beverage industries, including tanks, filtration, and oenological products. A regional Iberian peer directly competing in the same customer base as Vieirinox.
• Frilli S.r.l. Italian artisan manufacturer of copper pot stills and distillation equipment for brandy, grappa, whisky, and essential oils. A direct competitor in the copper distillation segment with comparable product specifications and traditions of craftsmanship.
• Zambelli Enotech: Italian manufacturer of stainless steel wine tanks, fermentation equipment, and bottling lines. Highly comparable to Vieirinox in winemaking equipment and serves similar European wine producers with a broader product breadth.
• Marco Group (Marfigroup): Italian stainless steel fabricator specializing in tanks, reactors, and process equipment for wine, food, and pharmaceutical industries. Comparable to Vieirinox in stainless steel fabrication depth and custom engineering capabilities.
• Speidel Behältertechnik: German manufacturer of stainless steel tanks and containers for wine, fruit juices, beer, and food industries. Directly comparable to Vieirinox in stainless steel tank fabrication for the beverage sector, with broadly similar capacity ranges and target customers.
• GAI Macchine Imbottigliatrici: Italian manufacturer of bottling and packaging equipment for wine, oil, and beverages. Comparable to Vieirinox on the industrial machines segment where they partner with bottling brands, though GAI is focused specifically on bottling.

Emerging players

• INOXPA: Spanish manufacturer of stainless steel pumps, valves, agitators, and process equipment for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Comparable as a stainless steel Iberian equipment manufacturer, but focused on fluid handling components rather than complete tank/distillation systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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