Valvea

What Valvea does

Valvea (legal entity VALVEA s.r.o.) is a Czech privately-held designer and manufacturer of industrial valves, control valves, pressure regulators, steam-conditioning equipment, and valve actuators, headquartered in Třinec in the Moravian-Silesian Region. Founded in 1998, the company serves enterprise customers across power generation (including nuclear), petrochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical, technical gases, metallurgy, and process industries in Central Europe and globally. Its technology stack centers on in-house R&D, a proprietary DiVent calculation program for valve sizing and flow-coefficient determination, computational fluid dynamics analysis via Solid Edge Flow Simulation, and its own testing center capable of pressure testing up to DN800. Product families include globe and gate valves, butterfly valves (centric, double- and triple-eccentric), ball and rotary control valves, self-acting pressure regulators, steam pressure-reduction and cooling stations, turbine bypass systems, rod/wafer/atomizing/chamber steam coolers, and specialized fluidized ash valves for extreme temperatures up to 1000°C.

Valvea generates revenue primarily through engineered hardware sales delivered as custom valve-and-skid solutions, complemented by professional services spanning consulting, calculation, design simulation, project documentation, installation, and after-sales service including warranty/post-warranty maintenance and spare parts. Pricing is quote-based, project-driven, and not publicly disclosed; sales run through a dedicated team of project managers, a business manager, and a technical sales representative engaging enterprise buyers directly. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with technical consultation as the lead motion, supported by multilingual corporate websites (Czech, English, German, Russian) and industry-event participation. Notable customers include ČEZ, Jaderné elektrárny Dukovany, Jaderné elektrárny Temelín, Siemens Energy, Doosan Škoda Power, Westinghouse Electric, KHNP, Česká Rafinerská, Unipetrol, MOL, Linde Gas, TEVA Czech Industries, U.S. Steel, and Třinecké železárny. The company holds ČSN EN ISO 9001:2016, ISO 14001:2016, ISO 45001:2018, and PED 2014/68/EU Module H certifications (audited by TÜV SÜD Czech), and has manufactured nuclear-grade control valves since 2013. It is a member of the Svaz průmyslu a dopravy České republiky.

Name

Valvea

Legal name

VALVEA s.r.o.

Website

https://valvea.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Valvea (VALVEA s.r.o.) is a Czech privately-held manufacturer, founded 1998 and based in Třinec, that designs and supplies engineered industrial valves, control valves, steam-conditioning skids, and actuators for enterprise customers in power generation, nuclear, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and metallurgical industries across Europe and global export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Valves and Flow Control Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Industrial valve manufacturing
• Control valve supply
• Steam cooling equipment
• Process flow control
• Pressure regulation valves

Headquarters

HQ city

Trinec

HQ country

Czechia

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. Industrial Valve Manufacturing and Sales: Design, manufacture, and supply of industrial valves including control valves, shut-off valves, butterfly valves, pressure regulators, steam conditioning equipment, and accessories. Provides complete solutions from design consultation through production and delivery to after-sales service.
2. Custom Engineering Solutions: Since 2004, providing special valve constructions according to individual customer requirements including custom fluidized ash valves (špízy) for coal-fired power plants, waste combustion, and calcination applications.
3. Technical Support and Consulting: Comprehensive technical solutions including consultation on input parameters, recommendations for suitable constructions, design and calculation of control valves, flow simulation, guarantee of proposed solutions, and project documentation services.
4. After-Sales Service and Maintenance: Comprehensive warranty and post-warranty service including on-site valve repairs, general overhauls, safety valve inspections, pneumatic and electric actuator repairs, and Interlock valve locking systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Valvea designs, manufactures, and supplies industrial valves and flow-control equipment, including control valves, globe and gate shut-off valves, butterfly valves, ball valves, rotary control valves, self-acting pressure regulators, three-way valves, fluidized ash ('špízy') valves, and steam cooling/conditioning systems (steam coolers, turbine by-pass stations, reduction stations). The portfolio is complemented by VALVEA-branded pneumatic actuators, third-party electric actuators, valve accessories, and the proprietary DiVent calculation software. Customers receive complete engineering support from consultation and sizing through manufacturing, commissioning, and after-sales service.

Product overview

VALVEA s.r.o. is a Czech manufacturer and supplier of industrial valves, fittings, regulators, and accessories established in 1998, headquartered in Třinec. The company's product portfolio is organized into three main categories: (1) Control and isolation valves, which includes single-seat and double-seat globe control valves (VA2011 series), high-pressure globe shut-off valves (VA1030/VA1040/VA1046 series), gate valves (VA1033/VA1038/VA1042), butterfly valves in centric, double-eccentric, and triple-eccentric designs (VA5001/VA5002/VA5003 series), self-acting pressure regulators (VA4001 series), three-way valves (VA2013), ball valves (VA3010), rotary control valves (VA3033), fluid ash regulation valves ('spízy'), and modified/custom solutions; (2) Steam parameter adjustment equipment, including steam pressure reduction and cooling stations (VA9010/VA9020/VA9030), turbine by-pass stations, and steam coolers in rod (VA7010), wafer (VA7020), atomizing steam (VA7040), and chamber/radial (VA7050) constructions; and (3) Valve control elements, comprising VALVEA's own pneumatic actuators (LP0, LP1, RP99, AP series) as well as third-party electric actuators (AUMA, Rotork, Regada, Siemens) and accessories including positioners, solenoid valves, end switches, and filter-reducing stations from brands such as Siemens, ASCO, Bürkert, P+F, Cherry, Turck, and IMI Norgren. The company also offers DiVent, a proprietary calculation software tool for valve sizing and selection, and provides comprehensive engineering services from consultation through commissioning and after-sales support. Products are exported globally and serve industries including energy/power generation, nuclear, petrochemical, chemical, metallurgical, pharmaceutical, food, paper, and technical gases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DiVENT: Own calculation software for design and calculation of control valves
• DiVENT

Products and services

• Control Valves (VA2011/VA2012 series and microflow VA2012.3) Single-seat and double-seat globe control valves, including VA2011 (single-seat), VA2011.1 (double-seat), VA2011.8 (universal), VA2012.A and VA2012.B (demanding applications), VA2012.BK (angle), VA2012.BKM (with integrated steam cooler), VA2012.BM (multi-cage), VA2012.R (economical universal), and VA2012.3 (microflow). Used in automatic and remote control systems for regulating flow of liquids, gases, and steam across chemical, petrochemical, energy, paper, food, and metallurgical industries.
• Globe Shut-off Valves (VA1010 and high-pressure VA1030/VA1040/VA1046) Two-way and three-way globe shut-off valves including VA1010 (DN 15-150, PN 16-40, -196°C to +350°C), VA1010.V (stainless steel), and high-pressure variants VA1030, VA1040, VA1046 (DN 15-400, PN 16-400 / Class 150-2500, -60°C to +650°C). Used for tight shut-off of various media types.
• Gate Valves (VA1033, VA1038, VA1042) Gate valves available in DN 50-DN 1000, in bracket-mounted and self-sealing cover designs with various special configurations. Used for tight shut-off of various media types.
• Ball Valves (VA3010) Ball valves available in a wide range of configurations per customer requirements. Certified for fire extinguishing systems per Government Decree No. 163/2002 Coll.
• Rotary Control Valves (VA3033 and VA3033.V) Rotary control valves including VA3033 with eccentrically mounted rotary plug (suitable for highly viscous or abrasive media) and VA3033.V V-port ball control valve available in flanged or wafer-style construction.
• Butterfly Valves (VA5001, VA5002, VA5003, VA5005) Butterfly valve family including VA5001 centric, VA5002 double-eccentric, VA5003 triple-eccentric with metal seat, and VA5005 flue gas throttling. Each available in threaded (.S) and flanged (.A) versions, with wide ranges of rubber/elastomer and metal seat materials.
• Self-Acting Pressure Regulators (VA4001, VA4003, VA4005 and variants) Self-acting pressure regulators that operate without external power using the medium's own pressure. Configurable as reduction valves, recirculation valves, or relief valves. Includes variants for inlet pressure, outlet pressure, and differential pressure regulation, including VA4001.1, VA4001.3, and VA4001.8 for demanding applications.
• Three-Way Valves (VA2013, VA2013.8 universal, VA2013.3 microflow) Three-way control valves with mixing or dividing function. Available as universal valve series (VA2013.8) for short-delivery universal use and as microflow version (VA2013.3).
• Fluid Ash Regulation Valves ('Špízy') Special fluid ash regulation valves for coal-fired power plants, waste incineration, and calcination. Regulates fluidized bed quantity in combustion chambers or fluidized bed by-pass to intercooler with temperature regulation. Rated for 800-1000°C operating temperatures, water-cooled, with refractory lining, available in carbon steel, heat-resistant steel, or nickel-based alloy.
• Steam Pressure Reduction and Cooling Stations (VA9010, VA9020, VA9030) Complete steam pressure reduction and cooling station solutions. VA9010 and VA9020 are compact units with prepared connection points; VA9030 is skid-mounted on a frame. Can include control systems, temperature and pressure sensors, safety valves, condensate drainage, and flow measurement.
• Turbine By-pass Stations (LP/HP By-passes) Turbine by-pass stations comprising pressure reducing valves with integrated steam cooling including dump-tube for condenser placement. Serve as startup elements and turbine protection. Available with pneumatic, electric, or hydraulic actuators.
• Steam Coolers (VA7010, VA7020, VA7040, VA7050) Steam cooler family for steam parameter adjustment including VA7010 rod steam cooler (DN100+), VA7020 wafer steam cooler (up to DN150), VA7040 atomizing steam cooler (with new DN200+ construction launched 2023), and VA7050 chamber/radial steam cooler. Designed for installation in straight steam pipes for efficient steam cooling and temperature reduction.
• Pneumatic Actuators (LP0, LP1, RP99, AP series) VALVEA's own pneumatic actuator product line including LP0 and LP1 linear membrane spring actuators (compressed air, optional top/side handwheel manual override), RP99 quarter-turn rotary membrane spring actuator (single-acting, for butterfly and ball valves), and AP quarter-turn rotary pneumatic piston actuator (single or double-acting, optional gearbox and emergency handwheel).
• Electric Actuators (AUMA, Rotork, Regada, Siemens) Third-party electric actuators from proven manufacturers (AUMA, Rotork, Regada, Siemens) used to equip VALVEA control and isolation valves. Available in linear or rotary configurations with various control signal options.
• Valve Accessories (Positioners, Solenoid Valves, End Switches, Filter-Reducing Stations) Accessory product family from proven manufacturers: positioners (Siemens, Foxboro) for precise positioning; solenoid valves (ASCO, Bürkert) for two-state and emergency control; end/position switches (P+F, Cherry, Turck) for position signaling; and filter-reducing stations (ASCO, IMI Norgren) for pneumatic actuator air preparation.
• DiVent Proprietary Calculation Software Proprietary calculation software developed by Valvea in 2005 for design and calculation of control valves. Provides user-friendly determination of important control valve parameters including flow coefficients, correct valve and pipe sizing, valve type selection, expected noise levels, and detection of cavitation, flashing, or saturated flow. Based on European standards ČSN EN 60534-2-1, ČSN EN 60534-8-3, and ČSN EN 60534-8-4.
• Custom Engineering Solutions Special valve constructions designed and manufactured according to individual customer requirements since 2004, including custom fluidized ash valves for coal-fired power plants, waste combustion, and calcination. Tailored sizing, materials, and configurations per project specifications.
• After-Sales Service and Maintenance Comprehensive warranty and post-warranty service including on-site valve repairs, general overhauls, safety valve inspections, pneumatic and electric actuator repairs, and Interlock valve locking systems for industrial valve installations.
• Technical Support and Consulting Comprehensive technical solutions including consultation on input parameters, recommendations for suitable valve constructions, design and calculation of control valves (using DiVent and CFD), flow simulation, guarantee of proposed solutions, and project documentation services for industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• DiVent calculation program enables user-friendly determination of flow coefficients, valve sizing, noise prediction, and identification of cavitation/flashing phenomena
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KHNP (Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2024Strategic partnership with state-owned South Korean energy company Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power regarding supplies of valves to the Dukovany nuclear power plant. Partnership formalized at the Korea-Czech Nuclear Energy and Cultural Exchange Day event in Prague, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Czech Republic and the Association of Industry and Transport of the Czech Republic.
• TÜV SÜD Czech s.r.o.coreOthersWorld-renowned certification company providing regular certification of Valvea's quality management systems including ISO 9001:2016, ISO 14001:2016, ISO 45001:2018, and PED 2014/68/EU Module H.
• Vysoká škola báňská – Technická univerzita v Ostravě (VŠB-TUO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical university collaboration for R&D, notably developing new steam cooler construction with increased cooling efficiency in 2017.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CIRCOR International: US-based flow control manufacturer serving power generation, oil & gas, and industrial markets with control valves, safety relief valves and engineered products. Comparable engineered-product positioning in similar verticals.
• IMI plc: UK-listed flow control specialist with IMI Critical Engineering division serving power generation, petrochemical and nuclear markets with control and safety valves. Closely comparable in customer mix and engineered-valve focus.
• SAMSON Controls: German-headquartered specialist manufacturer of control valves, regulators and actuators for process industries. Directly comparable product scope (control valves, pneumatic actuators, self-acting regulators) and similar target verticals in power, chemical and petrochemical.
• Metso Flow Control (Neles): Finnish flow control business (formerly Neles) offering control valves, on-off valves and limit switches for process industries. Comparable engineered-valve focus across power, chemical and pulp & paper customers.
• Velan Inc. Canadian manufacturer of industrial valves (gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly) for nuclear, fossil and chemical service. Highly comparable in serving nuclear and conventional power generation with severe-service valves.

Broad incumbents

• KSB SE & Co. KGaA: German manufacturer of pumps, valves and related systems serving energy, chemical, water and industrial customers. Comparable in industrial valve scope and DACH-centric European presence, but at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Pentair plc: Global water and fluid solutions provider with flow and filtration products used in industrial and commercial settings. Adjacent industrial flow-control portfolio with overlap in valves for process applications.
• Crane Co. US diversified industrial manufacturer with Crane ChemPharma & Energy supplying process valves to chemical, petrochemical and power markets. Comparable engineered valve portfolio but within a much larger diversified parent.
• Flowserve Corporation: Global large-cap supplier of pumps, valves and seals for power, oil & gas, chemical and water. Overlaps heavily with Valvea's nuclear and power-generation portfolio but operates at much larger scale with broader portfolio.
• Emerson Electric (Fisher): Global automation giant whose Fisher brand is a benchmark supplier of control valves, regulators and digital valve controllers to power, chemical and refining customers. Direct product overlap as a global incumbent Valvea competes against.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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