What KPS does

KPS Piping Systems is a UK-headquartered manufacturer of conductive HDPE (high-density polyethylene) piping systems for safe fuel and chemical transfer, operating since 1996 and headquartered in Skipton, North Yorkshire, with its engineering and R&D centre in Kungsör, Sweden. The company pioneered the world's first conductive HDPE piping in 1997, combining the corrosion-free and lightweight properties of HDPE with a conductive inner layer that dissipates static electricity into the earth. Its portfolio spans single-wall primary containment piping, double-wall secondary containment piping with interstitial monitoring (sizes 1" to 6", flow rates up to 2,500 L/min), zero-permeation designs with EVOH barrier layers, electrofusion fittings that weld both pipe walls simultaneously, the KP109 smartphone-controlled welding machine, line leak detection systems, and electrical conduits. KPS products are certified to EN 14125, ATEX 137 (directive 1999/92/EC), and EN 13463-1.

KPS operates as a subsidiary of Dover Corporation through OPW (acquired 2013), alongside sister companies Fibrelite and OPW Plastic Solutions, and supplies customers in 104 countries. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of piping systems and welding equipment, supplemented by professional services revenue from installer training, certification, and on-site technical engineering support. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales combined with a global distributor and certified installer network; products are specified by engineers and oil companies, and the company is actively recruiting new distributors in unrepresented countries.

KPS serves primary use cases including service stations and forecourts, data centres, marinas/ports/harbours, critical power and backup generators, mining, military, residential and industrial heating, fleet and public transport refuelling, AdBlue/DEF transfer, general fuel transfer, and chemical processing. Named customers and project wins include the Maldives State Trading Organisation (18-site programme), a major Middle East oil company (20+ stations in Qatar), SNCF (AdBlue and diesel transfer), data centre operators in Paris and Denmark, Melun Hospital, the Jeddah Yacht Club, Sète Port, a Seville chemical plant, and a French Guyana boat refuelling facility (industry-first 6" installation at 2,500 L/min).

Name

KPS

Legal name

KPS

Website

https://kpspiping.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

KPS Piping Systems manufactures conductive HDPE piping systems for safe fuel and chemical transfer, serving fuel retail, data centres, marinas, industrial and government customers across 104 countries as a subsidiary of Dover Corporation's OPW division.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Piping Systems for Fuel and Chemical Transfer

NAICS

Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (326122), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Process & Chemical-Resistant Pipe Systems (CPVC/PVDF/PP) (IMANADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pipes & Tubing (Metal, Plastic & Composite) (IMADALAC), Mechanical Piping & Pipefitting (Process/Utility Piping, Supports, Valves) (EUAEAFAD), Emergency Response & Incident Management Services (Spill Response, Isolation Planning, Forensics) (TLAGALAL)

Keywords

• HDPE piping systems
• Conductive fuel piping
• Secondary containment piping
• Electrofusion welding systems
• Industrial fluid transfer

Headquarters

HQ city

Skipton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. HDPE Piping Systems Sales: Sale of conductive and non-conductive HDPE piping products including single wall primary containment and double wall secondary containment piping in various sizes (1" to 6"). Products include pipes, fittings, entry seals, and accessories.
2. Welding Equipment Sales: Sale of KP109 smartphone-controlled welding machines and associated equipment for pipe installation.
3. Training and Certification Services: Classroom and on-site installer training and certification programs to familiarise installers with KPS piping and electrofusion welding system.
4. Technical Support Services: Technical engineering support including on-site support and training during installation projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

KPS designs, manufactures, and sells conductive and non-conductive HDPE piping systems for the safe transfer of fuel and chemicals, including single wall primary containment pipes and double wall secondary containment pipes in sizes from 1" to 6". The portfolio is complemented by the KP109 smartphone-controlled welding machine, line leak detection systems, and electrical conduit piping. Products are certified to EN 14125, ATEX 137, and EN 13463-1 standards and are sold to enterprise customers in fuel retail, data centres, marinas, mining, critical power, military, and chemical processing sectors.

Product overview

KPS is a global leader in HDPE piping systems for fuel and chemical transfer, offering a comprehensive portfolio of single wall primary containment and double wall secondary containment piping in sizes ranging from 1" to 6". The product range includes conductive and non-conductive piping options certified to EN 14125, ATEX 137, and EN 13463-1 standards. KPS piping features proprietary electrofusion fittings that weld both pipe walls simultaneously, with complementary products including leak detection systems, electrical conduits, and the KP109 smartphone-controlled welding machine. The portfolio serves diverse sectors including service stations, data centres, power generation, marinas, mining, and chemical processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KPS 6" (200/160mm) Double Wall Conductive HDPE Piping System Double wall conductive HDPE piping system providing flow rates up to 2,500 litres/minute for high-flow applications including depots, fuel distribution, ports, mining, and data centres. Features 160mm primary pipe and 200mm secondary pipe enabling interstitial monitoring.
• KPS 125/110mm (4") Double Wall HDPE Piping System Double wall HDPE piping for secondary containment applications with interstitial monitoring capability. Provides extra layer of protection for fuel transfer with permeation barrier.
• KPS 110/90mm (3") Double Wall HDPE Piping System Double wall HDPE piping system engineered for medium to high flow applications on forecourts, data centres and backup generators. Features EN 14125 certification with 90mm primary and 110mm secondary containment pipes.
• KPS 75/63mm (2") Double Wall HDPE Piping System Double wall HDPE piping for secondary containment applications. Compact electrofusion fittings weld both pipe walls simultaneously.
• KPS 40/32mm (1") Double Wall HDPE Piping System Double wall HDPE piping for secondary containment with interstitial monitoring. Suitable for smaller diameter fuel transfer applications.
• KPS 110mm (4") Primary Containment HDPE Piping Single wall HDPE primary containment piping for fuel transfer applications. Provides flow rates of 933 litres/minute for fill lines and dispensing.
• KPS 90mm (3") Primary Containment HDPE Piping Single wall HDPE primary containment piping for fuel transfer. Suitable for petrol, diesel, biodiesel, ethanol blends, AdBlue, Jet-A1, alcohols, acids and chemical products.
• KPS 63mm (2") Primary Containment HDPE Piping Single wall HDPE primary containment piping for fuel and chemical transfer applications.
• KPS 32mm (1") Primary Containment HDPE Piping Single wall HDPE primary containment piping for smaller diameter applications including vent lines.
• KPS Electrical Conduit Piping HDPE electrical conduit piping available in 32mm and 75mm sizes for cable protection and wire management applications.
• KPS Line Leak Detection System Leak detection system enabling interstitial monitoring of double wall piping to detect potential leaks in fuel lines. Can be connected to test ports to control and monitor the interstitial space of double wall piping.
• KP109 Smartphone-Controlled Welding Machine Smartphone app-controlled pipe welding machine with step-by-step instructions, weld completion alerts, GPS tracking, and data sharing capabilities. Compact, lightweight with durable polyethylene body. Competitively priced at 30% less than previous model.

Quantifiable outcome

• Flow rate up to 2,500 litres/minute with 6" piping system
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and certified installer.

• OPW (Operating Company of Dover)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013KPS has been part of OPW since 2013. OPW is a Dover company providing complementary first-class products including Fibrelite GRP composite covers and OPW valves and fittings. This partnership enables KPS to offer an unprecedented portfolio of complementary products for fuel infrastructure.
• FibrelitecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company within OPW. Fibrelite manufactures GRP composite trench covers and access covers. KPS and Fibrelite are often specified together in projects such as data centres, service stations, and marine applications. Both companies are part of OPW and Dover.
• ECHOES Enterprises (Maldives)keyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal Maldives partner (parent company of DIESELINE) responsible for certified installation of KPS piping across 18 FSM/STO fuel skid sites. ECHOES team received training, design knowledge, product licensing, and certified installation training from KPS.
• Rumco (Qatar)keyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-country distributor/agent for Qatar projects. Rumco provided the OPW and KPS products for over 20 new fuelling stations in Qatar through their local presence and relationships.
• AXIMAcertified installerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesignated installer for Melun Hospital project. AXIMA is a KPS certified installer with years of experience working with KPS piping systems.
• Al Rawayacertified installerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInstallation team for Jeddah Yacht Club project in Saudi Arabia. KPS expert Paul Wilkin visited to train their KPS installation team and support the piping upgrade project.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Advanced Drainage Systems: ADS is a leading US manufacturer of HDPE pipe and drainage products for infrastructure, agriculture, and industrial applications. Comparable to KPS as a high-volume HDPE pipe producer serving industrial and infrastructure markets.
• WL Plastics: WL Plastics is one of the largest manufacturers of HDPE pipe in North America, serving oil & gas, mining, municipal, and industrial markets. Comparable to KPS as a direct HDPE pipe competitor in fuel and industrial applications.
• Pipelife: Pipelife manufactures plastic pipe systems for water, gas, sewage, and industrial applications across Europe. Comparable to KPS as a plastic pipe producer addressing utility and industrial fluid transfer.
• Uponor: Uponor manufactures plastic piping systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications including infrastructure. Comparable to KPS in plastic pipe technology, though more focused on building services and water.
• Wavin: Wavin is a global plastic pipe systems provider for water, gas, heating, and drainage applications. Comparable to KPS as a plastic pipe manufacturer serving utility and infrastructure end-markets.
• Georg Fischer (GF Piping Systems): GF Piping Systems is one of the world's largest manufacturers of plastic and metal piping systems for industrial, chemical, and utility applications. It is the closest large-scale direct peer to KPS in plastic pressure piping and fluid transfer solutions.
• Performance Pipe (Chevron Phillips Chemical): Performance Pipe is a major North American HDPE pressure pipe manufacturer serving oil & gas, mining, water, and industrial applications. Comparable to KPS in HDPE piping for energy and industrial fluid transfer.

Broad incumbents

• OPW (Operating Company of Dover): OPW is KPS's parent operating company within Dover Corporation and a broader incumbent in retail fuelling, chemical, and transportation safety equipment. Comparable as the larger umbrella business with overlapping fuel-infrastructure product lines.

Others

• Fibrelite: Fibrelite is KPS's sister company within OPW, manufacturing GRP composite trench and access covers often specified alongside KPS piping in service stations, data centres, and marine projects. Comparable as a complementary, co-specified product line.

Emerging players

• Franklin Fueling Systems: Franklin Fueling Systems manufactures fuel-handling equipment and underground containment systems for service stations and fuel sites. Comparable to KPS as a complementary supplier in the forecourt/fuel infrastructure value chain.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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