Durman by aliaxis

What Durman by aliaxis does

Durman by aliaxis is a Costa Rica-headquartered manufacturer and distributor of plastic piping systems serving the water and energy conduction needs of Central American and Colombian markets. The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of the global Aliaxis group, has been operating under the Durman brand since 1959 and runs a regional network spanning Costa Rica (Alajuela headquarters and Escazú corporate offices), El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras (Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula), Nicaragua, and Colombia. Its product portfolio is organized into three verticals: Agriculture (irrigation systems, smart farming technology, water harvesting, deep well piping), Building/Construction (potable water, sanitary, electrical conduit, fire protection via BlazeMaster, and active drainage ventilation through the STUDOR family of Maxi-Vent, Mini-Vent, P.A.P.A., Tec-Vent, and Maxi-Filtra), and Infrastructure (stormwater, potable water networks, sewage, retention systems such as WaterLoc, and geosynthetics). It also distributes Aliaxis global sub-brands including Kraloy, DurmanFlex, Akasison, Fortera, Rib Loc/Rib Steel, FlowGuard CPVC, and Corzan.

Name

Durman by aliaxis

Legal name

Durman by Aliaxis

Website

https://durman.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Durman by aliaxis manufactures and distributes plastic piping systems for water and energy conduction, serving agriculture, building/construction, and infrastructure projects across Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Colombia as a regional subsidiary of the Aliaxis group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Piping Systems and Water Management

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711), Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Water & Sewer Pipe & Fittings (PVC/HDPE/PP) (IMANADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Irrigation & Agricultural Pipe & Fittings (IMANADAE), Plumbing & Building Drain/Waste/Vent (DWV) Pipe & Fittings (IMANADAG), Water Supply & Distribution Components (Manifolds, Stops, Service Lines) (IMADALAF), Irrigation Pipe, Tubing & Conveyance (PVC/HDPE Pipe, Layflat Hose, Manifolds) (AFABAHAF)

Keywords

• PVC piping systems
• Water management solutions
• Agricultural irrigation systems
• Building construction materials
• Infrastructure piping solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Alajuela

HQ country

Costa Rica

HQ region

Latin America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PVC and Plastic Piping Systems: Manufacture and sale of PVC piping systems for water conduction including potable water, rainwater, sanitary systems, and infrastructure applications
2. Electrical Conduit Systems: PVC electrical conduit systems including Kraloy heavy-duty systems, light-duty Type A systems, and DurmanFlex flexible systems
3. Agricultural Irrigation Systems: Complete irrigation solutions including design, equipment supply, and installation support for drip, sprinkler, and micro-sprinkler systems
4. Fire Protection Systems: Blazemaster fire sprinkler systems for building protection

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Durman by Aliaxis manufactures and distributes plastic piping systems (PVC, CPVC, HDPE) and components for water and energy conduction across agriculture, building/construction, and infrastructure sectors in Central America and Colombia. Its product portfolio includes irrigation and smart farming solutions, potable and sanitary water systems, electrical conduit (Kraloy, DurmanFlex), fire protection (BlazeMaster), active drainage ventilation (STUDOR), roof drainage (Akasison), stormwater retention (WaterLoc, Rib Loc), and constant-pressure pumping equipment. The company supports customers with engineering design tools, BIM content libraries, technical documentation, and direct field sales across six countries.

Product overview

Durman by aliaxis is a manufacturer of plastic piping systems and solutions for water and energy conduction in Latin America. The portfolio spans three main segments: Agriculture (irrigation, smart farming, water harvesting), Building/Construction (potable water, sanitary, electrical conduit, fire protection, ventilation systems), and Infrastructure (stormwater, potable water networks, drainage). Key product lines include PVC and HDPE piping systems, the STUDOR active drainage ventilation family (Maxi-Filtra, Maxi-Vent, Mini-Vent, P.A.P.A., Tec-Vent), BlazeMaster fire protection systems, Kraloy electrical conduit, Akasison roof drainage, D-Well deep well systems, and WaterLoc retention systems. The company supports its product portfolio with digital tools including BIMStreamer (3D product library), calculation tools (PAIST, PVC/HDPE comparison, anchor design), technical documentation, and the Durman Academy e-learning platform. The company operates across Central American markets including Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Colombia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Akasison L: Drainage system for large roof areas
• Blazemaster
• C900
• Corzan
• FlowGuard CPVC
• Kraloy
• STUDOR Active Drainage Ventilation

Products and services

• Smart Farming Technology solutions for agricultural irrigation and crop monitoring, including drip, sprinkler, micro-sprinkler systems and automation, designed for farmers and agricultural operations.
• SmartCrop Smart farming sub-solution for crop monitoring and management optimization, targeting agricultural producers seeking precision irrigation.
• CropX Smart farming technology for agricultural monitoring, soil analytics, and irrigation management, integrated with Durman's irrigation product line for farmers.
• Akasison Siphonic drainage system for large roof areas, part of the rainwater management portfolio for commercial and industrial building applications.
• MaxiCanal Rainwater channel system for building applications, used in residential, commercial, and industrial roof drainage projects.
• Fortera Sanitary drainage solution for building applications, designed for soil and waste removal in residential and commercial construction.
• Kraloy Heavy-duty PVC electrical conduit system for commercial and industrial building applications requiring robust cable protection.
• DurmanFlex Flexible PVC electrical conduit system for a variety of building electrical installations where routing flexibility is required.
• Rib Loc y Rib Steel Corrugated pipe systems for stormwater infrastructure applications, used in large-diameter drainage and culvert installations.
• WaterLoc Stormwater retention and detention system for infrastructure projects, used to manage runoff in urban development and roadways.
• D-Well Deep well piping system for agricultural water supply, used to extract and convey groundwater for irrigation and livestock operations.
• BlazeMaster CPVC fire sprinkler piping system for building fire protection, used in residential, commercial, and apartment construction.
• STUDOR Active Drainage Ventilation Active drainage ventilation system for sanitary stacks, including Maxi-Vent, Mini Vent, P.A.P.A. positive air pressure attenuator, Maxi-Filtra, and Tec-Vent products for high-rise and complex buildings.
• STUDOR Maxi-Filtra Active drainage ventilation filter component for sanitary systems, providing odor control and pressure attenuation in high-rise drainage stacks.
• STUDOR Maxi-Vent Large-scale active drainage ventilation valve for high-rise and large commercial building sanitary systems.
• STUDOR Mini-Vent Compact active drainage ventilation valve with adapter options for residential and smaller commercial sanitary systems.
• STUDOR P.A.P.A. (Atenuador de Presión Positiva) Positive air pressure attenuator used in active drainage ventilation systems to manage transient pressures in sanitary stacks.
• STUDOR Tec-Vent Active drainage ventilation valve technology for engineering pressure management in building sanitary systems.
• Tanques de Almacenamiento Water storage tanks for potable water systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• K-line Portable irrigation solution for sports fields, courts, and turf applications.
• Geosintéticos Geosynthetic products for soil management, stabilization, and drainage in infrastructure projects.
• Equipos de Presión Constante Constant pressure pumping equipment for water distribution infrastructure, used to maintain steady pressure in potable water networks.
• Sistemas de Bombeo Pumping systems for agricultural irrigation and infrastructure water management applications.
• Sistemas de Filtrado Filtration systems for agricultural water treatment and irrigation water quality management.
• Pegamentos Adhesives and solvent cements for joining PVC pipes and fittings in installation work.
• Cosecha de Agua Rainwater harvesting systems for agricultural, residential, and building water collection and reuse applications.
• Muros Verdes Green wall modular systems for garden, landscape, and vertical gardening applications.
• BIMStreamer Digital Library Digital Building Information Modeling platform providing 3D product families, CAD content, and technical specifications for architects, engineers, and BIM designers using Durman products in construction projects.
• Calculation Tools (PAIST, Restrictor Design, PVC vs HDPE Comparison) Engineering calculation tools including the PAIST soil-pipe interaction analysis program, restrictor and anchor block design tools, and PVC versus HDPE comparison utilities for designers specifying piping installations.
• Durman Academy E-Learning Online learning platform providing webinars, micro-learning courses, and installation training for engineers, installers, and distributors on Durman product systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced maintenance costs through strict compliance with local and international standards
• +1 more outcomes

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BIMStreamercoreTechnology or IntegrationBIMStreamer provides the digital platform for hosting and distributing Aliaxis/Durman's BIM content library, enabling architects and engineers to access product specifications and models for building design integration.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS): Leading manufacturer of water management solutions including HDPE corrugated pipe, stormwater retention, and drainage products. Overlaps with Durman's infrastructure stormwater and WaterLoc retention systems, and increasingly serves municipal water and agricultural drainage applications.
• Rehau Group: Global polymer-based solutions provider with a Building Solutions division producing plumbing, heating, and infrastructure piping systems. Comparable to Durman in supplying plastic piping to residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects, with growing presence in Latin America.
• JM Eagle: North America's largest PVC pipe manufacturer producing water, sewer, irrigation, and conduit piping. Comparable to Durman in core PVC/HDPE product categories, scale of manufacturing, and multi-vertical application coverage.
• Pipelife (Wienerberger): European-headquartered plastic pipe systems manufacturer serving water supply, sewer, drainage, and irrigation across Europe and growing into Latin America and other emerging markets. Overlaps with Durman on PVC/HDPE pipe and fittings for infrastructure and building water systems.
• Georg Fischer (GF Piping Systems): Swiss multinational producing plastic (PE, PP, PVC), metal, and specialized piping systems for water utility, building technology, and industrial applications. Comparable to Durman in water and energy piping distribution and infrastructure end markets.
• Amanco (Aliaxis LatAm legacy brand): Latin American plastic piping systems brand owned by Aliaxis, serving Mexico, Central, and South America with overlapping PVC, CPVC, and irrigation product lines. Effectively a sister brand to Durman within the same parent, with significant product portfolio and customer overlap.
• Orbia (formerly Mexichem / PAVCO): Mexican-listed global polymer solutions group whose PAVCO subsidiary is the dominant PVC pipe manufacturer in Colombia and broader Latin America. Directly competes with Durman in water/sewer infrastructure piping across Central America and Colombia, and similarly serves building, irrigation, and infrastructure end markets.
• IPEX (Aliaxis sister brand, North America): North American plastic piping systems brand owned by Aliaxis serving plumbing, mechanical, irrigation, and infrastructure end markets. Direct corporate sibling with overlapping product portfolio, engineering tools, and specification sales motions.
• Tigre Group: Brazil's largest PVC pipe and fittings manufacturer with expanding LatAm distribution. Competes with Durman on plastic piping systems for water, sanitary, electrical, and irrigation applications and has been growing its presence across Spanish-speaking Latin American markets.

Regional players

• NICOR / Tubos Flexibles (regional LatAm converter peer): Smaller Latin American PVC pipe and fittings converters competing with Durman in Central American retail, residential, and light commercial segments, often on price in commoditized product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DurmanLatinoamerica
• Facebookfacebook.com/DurmanbyaliaxisCentroamerica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/durman-centroam%C3%A9rica
• Instagraminstagram.com/durmanbyaliaxiscam/?hl=es

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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