elmawassir

What elmawassir does

EL MAWASSIR S.A is a Tunisian industrial manufacturer of thermoplastic piping systems, asbestos-free fibrocement roofing, and engineered rubber components. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Mégrine with its primary manufacturing facility in the Bir M'Cherga industrial zone of Zaghouan governorate, the company operates a single integrated plant with annual production capacity exceeding 20,000 tonnes across its product lines and a workforce of 120 employees. Its core manufacturing technology centers on thermoplastic extrusion for high-density polyethylene (PEHD) and PVC pipes in diameters from 16mm to 1200mm, supplemented by corrugated PEHD production, asbestos-free fibrocement sheet manufacturing using PVA fibers and CEM I cement, and rubber molding, overmolding, and extrusion for industrial applications.

The company serves four primary customer segments: infrastructure and utility operators (water, gas, electricity, telecommunications conduits), the construction and building sector (residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural roofing), industrial manufacturers (hydraulic, automotive, railway rubber components and seals), and the agricultural sector. Commercial distribution is direct B2B, with sales conducted through a dedicated commercial email and phone channel, supported by downloadable PDF technical catalogs. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015, 45001:2018, and 50001:2018 certifications, complies with NF EN product standards, and holds ACS sanitary conformity for drinking water contact applications. EL MAWASSIR is a member of the United Nations Global Compact Network Tunisia.

Revenue is generated entirely through hardware sales of manufactured products, supplemented by resale of Ritmo Batugrup electrosoldering machines for PE pipe assembly. The company is privately held under Tunisian Société Anonyme structure, with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or parent company. The customer base spans 2,000+ active clients, with only one named enterprise logo (Groupe GABES GAFSA Phosphate) visible. Geographic scope is domestic Tunisia, with no disclosed export operations. Pricing is conducted through project-based quoting rather than published list prices, and no recurring-revenue or subscription model is present.

Name

elmawassir

Legal name

EL MAWASSIR S.A

Website

https://elmawassir.tn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EL MAWASSIR S.A is a Tunisian industrial manufacturer of PEHD, PVC, and corrugated polyethylene pipes, asbestos-free fibrocement roofing, and rubber components. Founded in 1984, it serves infrastructure, construction, mining, and industrial clients across Tunisia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Piping and Building Materials Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Pipe, Pipe Fitting, and Unlaminated Profile Shape Manufacturing (32612), Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing (327), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)

SIC

Abrasive, Asbestos & Misc Nonmetallic Mineral Prods (3290), Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing & Building Drain/Waste/Vent (DWV) Pipe & Fittings (IMANADAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer) (IMANALAA)

Keywords

• Polyethylene pipe manufacturing
• PVC pipe production
• Fibrocement roofing sheets
• Industrial rubber products
• Plastic extrusion solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Mégrine

HQ country

Tunisia

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Piping Products: Manufacturing and sale of PEHD pipes (smooth, corrugated/annelé), PVC tubes, and accessories for water, gas, sewage, electricity, and telecommunications infrastructure. Revenue generated through direct B2B sales of standardized and custom-specified products.
2. Rubber Products: Molded, overmolded, and extruded rubber components for hydraulic, automotive, construction, and railway sectors, including industrial seals, vibration dampeners, and specialized granule-based solutions.
3. Fibrocement Building Materials: Production and sale of asbestos-free corrugated fibrocement roofing sheets for residential, agricultural, industrial, and other building applications.
4. Electrosoldering Equipment: Resale of professional electrosoldering machines (Ritmo Batugrup brand) for PE pipe assembly, including technical support for equipment selection, installation, and usage.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

EL MAWASSIR S.A is a Tunisian industrial manufacturer specializing in thermoplastic extrusion of PEHD (high-density polyethylene) and PVC piping systems ranging from 16mm to 1200mm diameter, used for water, gas, electricity, and telecommunications infrastructure. The company also produces asbestos-free corrugated fibrocement roofing sheets and a separate line of molded, overmolded, and extruded rubber components for hydraulic, automotive, construction, and railway applications. The Bir M'Cherga facility has a production capacity exceeding 20,000 tonnes per year across all product lines.

Product overview

EL MAWASSIR is a manufacturer of industrial piping solutions and rubber products with over 40 years of experience. The core product portfolio centers on PEHD (high-density polyethylene) and PVC piping systems for water, gas, sanitation, and telecommunications infrastructure, complemented by corrugated PEHD pipes for demanding applications. The fibro-ciment division produces asbestos-free corrugated sheets for construction. A separate rubber division supplies molded, overmolded, and extruded rubber components for industrial, hydraulic, automotive, and railway applications. Electrosoldering machines and connection accessories round out the offering for complete pipeline installation capability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TUYAUX PEHD (PEHD Pipes) High-density polyethylene pipes for drinking water, gas, and sanitation applications, manufactured in diameters from 20mm to 1200mm, pressure classes PN6 to PN25, using PE80 and PE100 materials, compliant with NF EN 12201, NF EN 401, NF EN 1555-1, ISO 4427, and ISO 4437 standards.
• TUBES PVC (PVC Pipes) PVC pipes for drinking water conveyance, sanitation, electrical, and telecommunications networks, manufactured to NF EN 1401-1, NF EN 1452-2, NF EN 1329-1, and NF T 54-018 standards, available in diameters from 20mm to 500mm.
• TUYAUX PEHD ANNELÉ (Corrugated PEHD Pipes) Corrugated PEHD pipes made from PE100 for sanitation, drainage, and civil engineering applications, available in diameters from 200mm to 1000mm with excellent mechanical resistance to crushing and flexibility for difficult terrain installation.
• PLAQUES FIBRO-CIMENT (Fibro-cement Sheets) Asbestos-free corrugated fibro-cement roofing sheets for residential, agricultural, and industrial buildings, produced using CEM I cement reinforced with PVA synthetic fibers, manufactured to NF EN 494 standard.
• PRODUITS EN CAOUTCHOUC (Rubber Products) Rubber solutions including extruded profiles, injection/compression molded parts, and rubber-metal overmolded components such as joints, bellows, dust covers, buffers, and vibration damping elements for hydraulic, automotive, construction, and railway sectors.
• Machines d'Électrosoudage (Electrowelding Machines) Professional electrosoldering machines from the Ritmo Batugrup brand for assembling polyethylene conduits, suitable for drinking water, gas, sanitation, and industrial pressure networks with automatic programming and controlled welding for pipes up to 1200mm diameter.
• Accessoires de Raccordement (Connection Accessories) Fittings and accessories for polyethylene pipe systems, complementing the piping range for complete pipeline installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ years service life for PEHD and PVC piping products under normal operating conditions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Aliaxis: Aliaxis is a global manufacturer of plastic fluid handling systems including PE and PVC pressure pipes, fittings, and accessories for water, gas, and industrial applications. It competes head-on with EL MAWASSIR in infrastructure-grade plastic piping and is a relevant scale benchmark.
• Wavin: Wavin (part of Orbia) manufactures plastic pipe systems for water supply, sanitation, gas distribution, and telecom ducting across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Its PEHD and PVC pipe systems directly overlap EL MAWASSIR's core product categories and infrastructure customer base.
• Nicoll: Nicoll (part of Aliaxis) produces PVC and PP pipe systems for building, sanitation, and infrastructure across Europe and francophone markets. Its product line and standards-based approach closely match EL MAWASSIR's PVC pipe and DWV offering.
• Finolex Industries: Finolex Industries is a major Indian manufacturer of PVC and PE pipes for agriculture, plumbing, and infrastructure. Comparable to EL MAWASSIR in core PVC pipe technology, agricultural and infrastructure end-use, and multi-decade operating history.
• JM Eagle: JM Eagle is one of the world's largest PVC pipe manufacturers, producing pressure and non-pressure pipe for water, sewer, and irrigation. Its PVC pipe portfolio and diameter range directly overlap with EL MAWASSIR's PVC tube line.
• Pipelife: Pipelife is a pan-European plastic pipe manufacturer producing PEHD and PVC pressure and drainage pipes for water, gas, sewage, and cable protection. It is directly comparable to EL MAWASSIR in core product family, material technology, and infrastructure end-markets.

Broad incumbents

• James Hardie Industries: James Hardie is a global leader in fiber cement building products (siding, backer board, roofing). Its fiber cement technology and corrugated roofing sheets directly mirror EL MAWASSIR's fibrocement (asbestos-free) roofing product line.
• Sekisui Chemical: Sekisui Chemical's Pipe and Infrastructure segment manufactures plastic pipe systems for water, gas, and telecommunications globally. It overlaps with EL MAWASSIR's PEHD product line but operates at much larger scale and broader geographic scope.
• Etex Group: Etex is a Belgian building materials group whose fibrocement brands (e.g., Eternit, Euronit) produce asbestos-free corrugated roofing and cladding. It is a major global competitor to EL MAWASSIR's fibrocement sheet business.
• Rehau: Rehau produces polymer-based solutions including PE and PP pipe systems for building services, utilities, and industrial applications. Its infrastructure pipe portfolio is comparable to EL MAWASSIR's PEHD offering but Rehau operates as a diversified materials incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance15 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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