Ygros

What Ygros does

Ygros SRL is an Italian industrial valve manufacturer headquartered in Zanè (Vicenza), Italy, specializing in patented springless magnetic non-return (check) valves. The company originated within Carollo srl in 2004 when its engineering team developed the first springless check valve using neodymium magnets to replace traditional spring mechanisms; the Ygros Valves division was formalized in 2010 and Ygros SRL was spun off as a standalone entity in 2022. The core product line comprises eight specialized valve families — EDF, EDF 3-A, YEV, YSV, YSV 3-A, PHARMABALL, AGGROBALL, and WAFER — engineered for hygienic process industries including pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetic, food & beverage, dairy, industrial gas, and water treatment. The proprietary magnetic principle eliminates spring failure modes, enables installation in any orientation including vertical downward flow, and removes intermediate components that could contaminate product, allowing maintenance-free operation with surface finishes as low as Ra ≤ 0.4 µm for pharmaceutical applications.

Ygros generates revenue through B2B hardware sales of high-precision industrial valves manufactured at its Italian facility. Pricing is quote-based with no public list, and the company sells through two channels: a global authorized network of 34 resellers/distributors spanning Asia (4), Europe (21), North America (2), and Oceania (7), plus direct inquiry via the company website with B2B account registration. The company holds multiple market-access certifications — 3-A Sanitary Standards, ATEX, PED, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 (achieved December 2025) — which function as regulatory barriers and prerequisites for tier-1 process-industry customers. Marketing is conducted through the corporate website, YouTube product videos, newsletter, and trade show participation including Drinktec 2025.

Beyond the core valve business, Ygros operates two additional divisions: Ygros Race (Vespa spare parts and racing components) and Ygros Engineering (engineering consulting services), suggesting a diversified industrial group structure under a single corporate entity. Headcount is reported at 11–50 employees and no external institutional funding is disclosed, consistent with a privately held, founder/management-owned SME.

Name

Ygros

Legal name

Ygros srl

Website

https://ygros.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ygros SRL is an Italian manufacturer of patented springless magnetic non-return valves, serving pharmaceutical, food & beverage, chemical, cosmetic, and water treatment industries through a 34-partner global distributor network and direct B2B sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Zane

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Valve Sales: Ygros generates revenue through the sale of high-precision industrial non-return valves manufactured in their Italian facility. Products include EDF, EDF 3-A, YEV, YSV, YSV 3-A, PHARMABALL, AGGROBALL, and WAFER valve series. Sales are conducted through a global distributor network and direct B2B platform, targeting pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetic, food & beverage, dairy, gas, and water treatment industries.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ygros designs and manufactures springless magnetic non-return (check) valves for hygienic process industries. Its patented magnetic technology uses neodymium magnets to replace traditional springs, eliminating contamination sources, enabling installation in any orientation (including vertical downward flow), and providing maintenance-free operation. Products serve pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetic, food & beverage, dairy, gas, and water treatment customers globally.

Product overview

Ygros is a valve manufacturing company specializing in high-precision springless non-return valves with patented magnetic technology. The product portfolio centers on industrial valves for pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetic, and food & beverage industries. The core offering includes the EDF, YEV, YSV, PHARMABALL, AGGROBALL, and WAFER valve lines, each available in standard and specialized variants (3-A certified for U.S. market, Eccentric self-draining versions). All products utilize proprietary magnetic closure systems that replace traditional springs, enabling maintenance-free operation, enhanced hygiene by eliminating stagnation points, and installation flexibility across all orientations. The company also operates two additional divisions: Ygros Race (specializing in Vespa spare parts and racing components) and Ygros Engineering (advanced engineering solutions and consulting services).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ygros Valves: Specialized in high-precision valves for industrial applications
• Ygros Race
• Ygros Engineering

Products and services

• EDF Valve High-hygiene springless non-return valve using patented magnetic technology. Suitable for both fluids and gases, with guaranteed tightness in all installation positions including vertical downward flow. Available in DN6 to DN200 with multiple connection options. Targeted at beverage, chemical, cosmetic, food, and pharmaceutical applications.
• EDF 3-A Valve 3-A certified version of the EDF valve developed for the U.S. market. Guarantees maximum hygiene without periodic maintenance and provides reliable sealing in all installation positions, including vertical flow downward. Suitable for liquids and steam. Targeted at beverage, chemical, cosmetic, food, and pharmaceutical applications.
• YEV Valve The most essential non-return valve in the Ygros range. Patented, hygienic, and reliable check valve for food & beverage systems, maintaining all key features required for hygienic applications despite its simplicity. Targeted at beverage and food applications.
• YSV Valve Extractable check valve designed for easy maintenance, ideal for systems requiring frequent inspections and quick servicing. Valve body can be removed, inspected, and reinstalled without dismantling the pipeline. Targeted at beverage, cosmetic, dairy, and food applications.
• YSV 3-A Valve 3-A certified extractable check valve developed for the U.S. market. Extractable design minimizes maintenance time: welded flanges remain on the pipeline while the valve body can be removed, inspected, and reinstalled without dismantling the system. Targeted at beverage, cosmetic, dairy, and food applications.
• PHARMABALL Valve Valve engineered with a unique hygienic design, exceptional surface finishes (Ra ≤ 0.4 µm electropolished), and high-quality materials. Suitable for all installation orientations and high viscosity products in pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications.
• AGGROBALL Valve Valve specifically designed for the safe handling of aggressive acids and fluids with high viscosity. Features exceptional durability thanks to highly resistant materials (1.4435 stainless steel body and PVDF shutter) for demanding chemical industry applications. Targeted at chemical and food applications.
• WAFER Valve Smart and versatile wafer valve engineered for vacuum, gas, and water treatment systems. Suitable for horizontal, vertical upward, and vertical downward installation positions. Handles fluids, gases, and steam with no flow-obstruction components. Targeted at gas and water treatment applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• No periodic maintenance required, eliminating maintenance costs and plant downtime
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ShenZhen Wodell Fluid Co., LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Ygros valves in China, located at Xinqiao 3rd Road, Xinqiaosan Road, Baoan, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province.
• PINES Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Ygros valves in South Korea, located at 765 Taejang-ro, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do.
• BS ADVANSYS INC.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Ygros valves in Japan, located in Izumi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa.
• SANGAMA INCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Ygros valves in India, located at 77, 4th Cross Street, Shriniketh Layout, Singapura, Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Alfa Laval: Swedish global leader in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling for food, pharma, and chemical industries. Significantly larger incumbent with a broad valve portfolio (including check valves) that competes with Ygros in hygienic process applications.
• IDEX Corporation: US-listed diversified fluidics company whose business units include specialty valves, pumps, and dispensing components serving industrial, hygienic, and life-sciences markets. Overlaps with Ygros in fluid-control solutions for process industries.
• SPX FLOW: US-headquartered global supplier of process equipment including hygienic pumps, valves, and heat exchangers for food, beverage, and pharma. Direct competitor in sanitary valves and a major incumbent in the 3-A certified space where Ygros is now entering.
• Pentair: US-listed global water and process solutions provider with a substantial valve business (formerly including the well-known Fairbanks and Keystone brands) serving water treatment and industrial process applications. Comparable to Ygros in water-treatment and industrial valve segments.
• GEA Group: German multinational process engineering group serving food, beverage, dairy, and pharma with valves, separators, homogenizers, and complete process lines. Overlaps with Ygros in hygienic valves within a much broader equipment portfolio.

Emerging players

• APV (SPX FLOW brand): SPX FLOW's APV brand offers hygienic valves, pumps, and process equipment targeted at food, beverage, and pharma. Comparable as a focused hygienic-valve line, although sub-scale relative to the broader SPX FLOW portfolio.

Direct peers

• Bürkert: German manufacturer of fluid control systems including solenoid, process, and pneumatic valves for hygienic and industrial applications. Direct peer in process valves for pharma and F&B, with overlapping certifications and broader product breadth than Ygros.
• Ham-Let Group: Israel-based manufacturer of valves and fittings for process industries including semiconductor, oil & gas, and hygienic applications. Comparable as a specialist valve manufacturer serving process industries with high-purity fluid handling requirements.
• Kieselmann: German specialist manufacturer of hygienic process valves for the food, beverage, dairy, and pharmaceutical industries. Closest direct peer to Ygros in terms of focus on sanitary valves, customer segments, and European manufacturing heritage, with overlapping certifications and channel strategy.
• Gemü Valves: Germany-based specialist in valves, measurement, and control systems for process industries including pharma, food/beverage, and chemicals. Direct competitor in non-return and process valves with comparable certifications (3-A, EHEDG, ATEX) and similar hygienic end-markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYzFcpFIASiVK9H8XGVlEjg
• Xx.com/ygrosvalves
• Facebookfacebook.com/ygrosvalves

Compliance5 records

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Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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