What Vacoisa does

Vacoisa (legal entity VACOISA S.A. de C.V.) is a Mexico-based industrial distribution and petroleum services company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Mexico City. The company distributes industrial valves (ball, butterfly, globe, gate), actuators (electric, pneumatic, hydraulic, manual, gas-over-oil), and complementary supplies (flanges, gaskets, repair clamps, reinforcement sleeves, pig traps, custom fittings), and delivers specialized petroleum field services including hot tapping from ½ inch to 48 inch pipe diameters, line stopping, API live welding, controlled torque tightening, hydrostatic pressure testing, cold cutting, and engineering services for the oil sector. Its core technology base centers on automated valve solutions with control packages compatible with SCADA, SCD, and SPPE systems, plus Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) with Safety Integrity Level (SIL) ratings meeting IEC-61508 and IEC-61511 standards for emergency shutdown applications.

Vacoisa operates a B2B enterprise sales motion with direct, consultative selling to oil and gas majors, primarily in Mexico. Revenue is generated through project-based pricing on industrial valve and actuator procurement (hardware sales), supplemented by professional services revenue from specialized petroleum field work and engineering engagements. Pricing is quote-based, not publicly disclosed, and structured around project specifications and multi-year contract cadence. The company's go-to-market is direct enterprise sales with technical pre-sales support; marketing channels include a corporate website with downloadable product catalogs, blog content on valve/actuator topics, email newsletter subscription, and direct phone/email/contact-form engagement.

The company maintains a multi-location footprint: Mexico City headquarters, regional offices in Ciudad del Carmen (Campeche), Chiapas, and Tabasco, and warehouse/distribution facilities in Tizayuca (Hidalgo) and Laredo, Texas for cross-border logistics. Customer segments are primarily oil and gas (PEMEX, Petrofac, Diavaz, Grupo Eyva), chemical and petrochemical, natural gas, and power generation (CFE, Grupo Carso, ICA, Emerson, Permaducto). Publicly named buyers skew heavily toward Mexican federal energy entities and large industrial conglomerates, with the PEMEX/CFE relationship forming the commercial anchor of the business.

Name

Vacoisa

Legal name

VACOISA S.A. DE C.V.

Website

https://vacoisa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Vacoisa is a Mexican industrial distributor founded in 1997, supplying industrial valves, actuators, flanges, and specialized petroleum field services including hot tapping, line stopping, and engineering to oil and gas, petrochemical, and power generation customers in Mexico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Iztapalapa

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Valve Distribution: Distribution and sale of industrial valves (ball, butterfly, globe, gate, etc.) for the oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical, and natural gas industries. Revenue is generated through product sales with project-based pricing.
2. Specialized Services: High-technology petroleum services including hot tapping (1/2 to 48 inches), line stopping, controlled torque, hydrostatic testing, cold cutting, live welding (API), and engineering services for the petroleum sector.
3. Actuator Sales and Automation: Sale of actuators (electric, pneumatic, hydraulic, manual, gas-over-oil) and valve automation packages with control integration services.
4. Industrial Supplies: Distribution of flanges (slip-on, blind, threaded, weld neck), gaskets (CG, CGI, R, O-ring/oval types), repair clamps, reinforcement sleeves, pig traps, and extruded fittings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Vacoisa distributes industrial valves, actuators, flanges, gaskets, and related supplies for the oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical, and natural gas industries, while providing high-technology petroleum services such as hot tapping, line stopping, live welding, controlled torque, hydrostatic testing, cold cutting, valve automation, and engineering services. The company operates as a strategic partner for end-users with over 25 years of experience, supported by a network of regional offices and warehouses across Mexico and a cross-border warehouse in Laredo, Texas.

Product overview

Vacoisa is a valve and oilfield technology company founded in 1997, specializing in the distribution of industrial valves and high-technology petroleum solutions. The company operates as a unified portfolio of products and services, combining core product lines (valves and actuators) with specialized services (Hot Tapping, Line Stopping, welding, engineering) and complementary supplies (flanges, gaskets, accessories). The product portfolio centers on Válvulas Oil & Gas (ball, butterfly, globe, gate valves) and Actuadores (electric, pneumatic, hydraulic, manual actuators for MLV, SDV/ESDV, BDV, PV/LV, and MOV applications), supported by flanges, gaskets, and Hot Tapping/Line Stopping accessories. Services include pipeline Hot Tapping (½" to 48"), Line Stopping, live welding, controlled torque, hydrostatic testing, cold cutting, and engineering services for the petroleum sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Valves (Válvulas Oil & Gas) Industrial valves for oil, gas, and energy applications, including ball valves, butterfly valves, globe valves, and gate valves, designed to control fluid flow in pipelines and ducts. Sold to oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical, and natural gas industry operators.
• Actuators (Actuadores) and Valve Automation Packages Valve automation solutions including electric, pneumatic, hydraulic, manual, and gas-over-oil actuators, with control packages capable of connecting to SCADA, SCD, and SPPE systems. Includes specialized actuators for MLV/HV/XV isolation valves, SDV/ESDV emergency shutdown valves, BDV blowdown valves, PV/LV process control valves, and MOV/VOE motor-operated valves. Sold to petroleum and energy industry operators.
• Flanges, Gaskets, and Industrial Supplies (Bridas, Empaques y Suministros) Distribution of flange connection components (Slip-on, Blind, Threaded, Weld Neck types), sealing gaskets (CG, CGI, R, O-ring/Oval types), repair clamps, reinforcement sleeves, pig traps, extruded fittings, and other industrial supplies. Sold to pipeline construction and maintenance operators.
• Hot Tapping Service (Perforación) Specialized procedure for creating new interconnections or tie-ins by safely drilling into live pipelines without interrupting flow, available for pipe diameters from 1/2 inch to 48 inches. Includes sample taps, pressure and temperature taps, and coupon corrosion ports. Provided to oil and gas, chemical, and petrochemical industry operators.
• Line Stopping Service (Obturación) Procedure for temporarily isolating a section of a pipeline safely, enabling maintenance, modifications, or pipe re-routing without interrupting operations when a bypass is applied. Provided to oil and gas pipeline operators.
• Live Welding Service (Soldadura en Servicio) Live pipeline welding services including API live welding, fillet welds, and butt welds, performed in the field or workshop. Provided to oil and gas industry operators requiring in-service pipeline modifications.
• Hydrostatic Testing Service (Pruebas Hidrostáticas) Hydrostatic pressure testing services to verify pipeline and equipment integrity. Provided to oil and gas pipeline operators and maintenance teams.
• Cold Cutting Service (Corte en Frío) Cold cutting services for pipeline modification without the use of heat sources. Provided to oil and gas industry operators requiring in-service pipeline modifications.
• Petroleum Sector Engineering Services (Ingenierías para el Sector Petrolero) Engineering services for the petroleum sector including applied engineering, basic engineering, detailed engineering, brownfield engineering, and reverse engineering. Provided to oil and gas industry operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Valve projects executed for major Mexican energy companies including PEMEX, CFE, and international operators
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Strategic Industry PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVacoisa maintains strategic commercial alliances that enable positioning as a viable option to meet client objectives. These partnerships focus on providing design, manufacturing, and commercialization solutions for high-quality instrumentation equipment and industrial services, allowing integrated offers based on client needs with competitive pricing and service quality.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Watts Water Technologies: Manufacturer of valves, flow control, and water-quality products serving industrial, commercial, and utility markets. Comparable in valve portfolio (ball, butterfly, gate) and in supplying flanges, gaskets, and fittings to industrial customers in energy and process sectors.
• Crane Co. Manufacturer of process flow valves, actuation, and fluid handling solutions through Crane ChemPharma & Energy. Directly comparable in industrial ball, butterfly, gate, and globe valves plus actuation for oil & gas, petrochemical, and natural gas applications.
• Pentair plc: Provider of water flow and treatment solutions including industrial valves and process equipment. Overlaps with Vacoisa on valve and fitting supply into industrial and utility customers and on cross-border distribution infrastructure.
• IMI plc: Specialist motion and flow control group with industrial valves, actuation, and critical process solutions for energy and process industries. Comparable product breadth and focus on severe-service and safety-related valve applications.
• Mueller Industries: Manufacturer of copper, brass, aluminum, and steel products including industrial valves, fittings, and pipe components for energy and infrastructure markets. Overlaps with Vacoisa on valve and fitting distribution into similar utility and oil & gas customers.
• Flowserve Corporation: Global manufacturer of industrial valves, pumps, and seals serving oil & gas, power, and chemical industries. Directly comparable in valve product lines, actuation/automation offerings, and field service portfolio (including hot tapping and line stopping) for upstream and midstream operators.
• Emerson Electric: Major industrial automation vendor with Fisher, Bettis, and Anderson Greenwood valve/actuator brands serving the same oil & gas and process industries. Vacoisa already lists Emerson as a customer/partner, indicating overlapping product portfolios and SCADA-integrated control packages.
• KSB Group: Global manufacturer of pumps, valves, and related service for energy, water, and industrial applications. Comparable through its industrial valves line and service-driven model serving oil & gas and power generation customers similar to PEMEX and CFE.
• Velan Inc. Manufacturer of industrial valves (including severe service and cryogenic) for oil & gas, power, and chemical markets. Directly comparable on industrial valve portfolio and on safety-related products such as ESD and SIL-rated assemblies.

Broad incumbents

• Bonfiglioli: Italian-headquartered global manufacturer of gearboxes, motors, and mechatronic drives including actuation technology. Comparable on the actuator side of Vacoisa's offering but operates more broadly in industrial automation rather than specializing in oil & gas distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vacoisa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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