ALPE PIPE SYSTEMS

What ALPE PIPE SYSTEMS does

ALPE PIPE SYSTEMS GmbH & Co. KG is a Stams, Tyrol-based manufacturer and wholesaler of metallic piping systems founded in 1994, operating with a staff of seven from a large warehouse facility that supports rapid fulfillment across Austria and neighboring DACH markets. The company's commercial core is the proprietary ALPE FUCHSROHR (DKM) fully-protected steel pipe system featuring tensile socket connections, external polyethylene and internal epoxy coatings, paired with a complementary distribution portfolio covering Mannesmann large-diameter steel pipes, vonRoll/Duktus cast iron pipes, Amiblu GRP pipes, and VAG fittings, Victaulic couplings, Bernhardt water meters, and Kyburz corrosion protection products. Its customer base is concentrated in Austrian municipal water supply (EVN Wasser, City of Vienna MA31, Salzburg AG, IKB), hydropower plant construction (KW Sellrain, Spullersee), industrial process water (voestalpine Linz and Donawitz), rail infrastructure (ÖBB), and gas transmission, with revenue generated on a project-by-project quotation basis rather than via catalog pricing.

Revenue mechanics are entirely project-based: large infrastructure tenders (e.g., 10,500 m of DN500 pipe for the Waldviertel water transport pipeline at 16 bar; 3,650 m of DN1300 spiral-welded pipe for KW Sellrain at 55 bar; DN1100 penstock for ÖBB Spullersee at 80 bar) drive individual contract values in the multi-million-EUR range, supplemented by hydrant maintenance services, leak detection equipment, grid monitoring partnerships with vonRoll, and environmental engineering products (biofilters, sediment retention stations). The go-to-market is a sales-led enterprise motion with direct engagement to municipal utilities, energy companies, and construction firms, supported by downloadable CAD/BIM/REVIT files for specifiers and multi-language (German/English/Italian) brochures.

ALPE is owner-managed by Alois Kluibenschädl (Managing Director) and Tanja Kluibenschädl (General Manager), holds ISO 9001 (2023) and DVGW certifications, has operated as a climate-neutral company since 2017, and has received EU EFRE co-financing. The business model is asset-light distribution combined with proprietary steel pipe manufacturing, moored by 30 years of project reference capital in the tightly networked Austrian infrastructure market.

Name

ALPE PIPE SYSTEMS

Legal name

ALPE PIPE SYSTEMS GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://alpepipesystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ALPE PIPE SYSTEMS is an Austrian manufacturer and wholesaler of metallic piping systems (own-brand FUCHSROHR steel pipes plus distributed Mannesmann, vonRoll/Duktus, and Amiblu brands), serving municipal water utilities, hydropower, industrial, and rail infrastructure projects across the DACH region via project-based quotation sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Piping Systems

NAICS

Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (33121), Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996), Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919)

SIC

Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317)

akta.pro primary industry

Pipe & Tube Manufacturing (Seamless & Welded OCTG/Line Pipe/Structural Tube) (IMAKABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pipes & Tubing (Metal, Plastic & Composite) (IMADALAC), Pipe Fittings, Couplings & Connectors (IMADALAD), Mechanical Piping & Pipefitting (Process/Utility Piping, Supports, Valves) (EUAEAFAD), Pipe Installation, Repair & Repiping (HSAOAAAB)

Keywords

• Steel pipe systems
• Water supply piping
• Corrosion protection pipes
• Hydropower penstock pipes
• Cast iron piping

Headquarters

HQ city

Stams

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Steel Pipes & Fittings Sales: ALPE manufactures and wholesales steel pipes (ALPE FUCHSROHR system, Mannesmann pipes) together with molded parts, accessories and fittings. Revenue is generated through the sale of pipe systems and components for drinking water supply, wastewater disposal, power plants, snowmaking systems, and fire-fighting water pipes. Sales are project-based and quotation-driven.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ALPE PIPE SYSTEMS manufactures and wholesales metallic piping systems, including its own-brand ALPE FUCHSROHR fully-protected steel pipes with dual PE/epoxy corrosion protection, complemented by distributed brands Mannesmann steel tubes, vonRoll/Duktus cast iron pipes, and Amiblu GRP pipes. The company supplies complete systems (pipes, fittings, hydrants, valves, accessories) for drinking water supply, wastewater disposal, hydropower penstocks, gas pipelines, industrial cooling/process water, tunnel fire-fighting, and snowmaking applications.

Product overview

ALPE PIPE SYSTEMS is a manufacturer and wholesaler of metallic piping systems with over 30 years of experience. The company's product portfolio centers on the Fuchsrohr steel pipe system (including the DKM fully-protected steel pipe with tensile socket), supplemented by Mannesmann steel tubes, vonRoll and Duktus cast iron pipes, and Amiblu GRP pipes. The offering extends to a comprehensive range of fittings (VAG fittings, butterfly valves, gate valves, non-return valves, ventilation valves), hydrants (IMP and vonRoll), and piping accessories including couplings, expansion pieces, road caps, ring seals, water meters, and corrosion protection products. The company also provides services including hydrant and valve maintenance, grid monitoring using vonRoll Ortomats, and leak detection equipment. In the environmental engineering segment, ALPE offers biofilters, sediment retention stations, rakes and sieves, and throttle organs for wastewater treatment applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fuchsrohr: The ALPE steel pipe system for water supply - a fully protected steel pipe system with a tensile socket, combining excellent properties of steel with high-quality coatings and easy-to-use push-in socket connections.

Products and services

• ALPE FUCHSROHR (DKM) Steel Pipe System

Quantifiable outcome

• ALPE has been climate neutral since 2017, enabling customers to achieve their own climate goals through climate-neutral supplier selection
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Mannesmann Grossrohr GmbH (Salzgitter, Germany)coreTechnology or IntegrationMannesmann Grossrohr GmbH is the primary steel pipe manufacturer supplying ALPE PIPE SYSTEMS. The company manufactures large-diameter spiral-welded steel pipes for ALPE's projects including DN1300 pipes for the Sellrain hydropower plant and DN1600 pipes for voestalpine Linz. Pipes are PE-covered and epoxy coated for corrosion protection. Mannesmann Line Pipe GmbH also supplies MAPEC patented coating systems for gas pipelines.
• Mannesmann Line Pipe GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationMannesmann Line Pipe GmbH supplies ALPE with MAPEC patented HD-PE outer coatings for gas pipelines. MAPEC coatings are suitable for aggressive soil conditions and resistant to stray currents up to at least 25KV. The company also provides internal epoxy flow coat technology for minimizing flow resistance during gas transport.
• vonRoll-hydro / DuktuscoreTechnology or IntegrationALPE distributes vonRoll and Duktus cast iron pipe systems. vonRoll/Duktus pipe systems offer innovative solutions for water supply and wastewater disposal. Cast iron pipes are used wherever safety, hygiene, and durability are essential. Products include zinc-epoxy coated and ZM-lined pipes with BLS connection system. Used in the Waldviertel water transport pipeline project.
• AmiblucoreTechnology or IntegrationALPE distributes Amiblu GRP (glass fiber reinforced plastic) pipe systems. These systems are used in hydroelectric power plant construction and wastewater sector as well as tank construction. Designed for longevity, reliability, and sustainable wastewater transport.
• VAG (VAG Armaturen GmbH)coreTechnology or IntegrationALPE distributes VAG fittings including butterfly valves, gate valves, control fittings, knife gate valves, non-return valves, and ventilation valves. VAG products are used for water, wastewater and gas applications. CAD and BIM files for VAG products are available through ALPE's download portal.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Amiblu Holding GmbH: European GRP (glass fiber reinforced plastic) pipe manufacturer that ALPE distributes. Directly comparable as a supplier of pipe systems for hydropower, wastewater, and tank construction across European municipal and industrial markets.
• vonRoll hydro (von Roll Holding AG): Swiss manufacturer of cast iron pipe systems for water supply and wastewater that ALPE distributes. A directly comparable ductile iron pipe producer serving the same European municipal water utilities with overlapping product categories.
• Tiroler Rohre GmbH: Austrian steel pipe manufacturer based in Tyrol producing welded steel pipes for water, gas, and industrial applications. Directly comparable to ALPE FUCHSROHR as a regional Tyrolean producer targeting the same Austrian municipal and industrial pipe market.
• Pipelife International GmbH: Vienna-based plastic pipe manufacturer (part of Wienerberger) producing PE, PVC, and PP pipe systems for water, gas, drainage, and industrial use across Europe. Comparable as a competing pipe system supplier targeting the same Austrian and DACH municipal utilities and infrastructure projects.
• Mannesmann Grossrohr GmbH: German manufacturer of large-diameter spiral-welded steel pipes that supplies ALPE's largest projects (Sellrain DN1300, voestalpine DN1600). Directly comparable as a producer of large-diameter, high-pressure steel pipes for hydropower, water, and industrial applications, and operates as both a competitor and supplier to ALPE.
• AGRU Kunststofftechnik GmbH: Austrian manufacturer of plastic pipe systems (PE, PP, PVDF) and linings serving water, gas, and industrial applications across Europe. Comparable to ALPE in serving Austrian and DACH municipal and industrial customers with project-based pipe system deliveries.
• Hobas Engineering GmbH: Austria-headquartered manufacturer of GRP pipe systems for water, wastewater, and hydropower applications. Directly comparable to Amiblu (and thus to ALPE's GRP offering) with overlapping customer base across European municipal water and industrial projects.

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain PAM: Global leader in ductile iron pipe systems for water and wastewater, part of Saint-Gobain. Broadly comparable as a much larger incumbent offering overlapping cast iron pipe products to European utilities, though operating at a global scale well beyond ALPE's regional DACH focus.
• REHAU Industries SE & Co. KG: German polymer solutions manufacturer producing PE, PP, and multilayer pipe systems for water, gas, heating, and infrastructure. Broadly comparable as a larger incumbent serving European municipal and industrial customers with overlapping pipe system categories, though primarily plastic-based.
• Wienerberger AG: Austrian-listed building materials group with a pipe systems division (parent of Pipelife). Broadly comparable as a major DACH-region incumbent in pipe infrastructure, though operating a vastly larger and more diversified portfolio than ALPE's specialist metallic piping focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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