Wavin
Wavin is a UK manufacturer of plastic drainage, plumbing, and water management systems serving residential, commercial, and civil engineering construction. It operates as part of Orbia's Wavin N.V. group and distributes through builder merchants alongside a digital specification platform.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1962
- HeadquartersSheffield, United Kingdom
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Wavin does
Wavin is a manufacturer and supplier of plastic drainage, plumbing, and water management solutions serving the UK construction and infrastructure markets. Founded in 1962 and headquartered in Sheffield, the company operates as the UK arm of Wavin N.V. (Zwolle, Netherlands), which is itself a business group within Orbia, a diversified multinational conglomerate. Wavin's product portfolio is organised across three categories: above-ground systems (Hep2O push-fit plumbing with In4Sure joint recognition, Osma soil and waste drainage, Tigris K1/K5 multilayer press-fit systems, Osma rainwater guttering); below-ground systems (AquaCell and AquaCell Plus stormwater attenuation and SuDS solutions, OsmaDrain gravity drainage, UltraRib structured wall pipes for deep burial, AS+ acoustic soil systems, inspection chambers and manholes); and indoor climate management (Comfia underfloor heating, Calefa heat exchange units, Sentio smart controls). Core technology centres on plastic extrusion and moulding for piping systems, with proprietary features including BBA-approved recycled polypropylene crates, WRAS/DVGW-accredited press-fit fittings, and mineral-reinforced PP acoustic pipe formulations. The company holds the only BSI kitemarked drainage BIM package in the UK and operates a free MyPortal digital platform providing BIM Revit downloads, e-learning/CPD training, and technical configurators.
Wavin firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Wavin
- Legal name
- Wavin N.V.
- Website
- https://wavin.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1962
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Wavin is a UK manufacturer of plastic drainage, plumbing, and water management systems serving residential, commercial, and civil engineering construction. It operates as part of Orbia's Wavin N.V. group and distributes through builder merchants alongside a digital specification platform.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Wavin industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Plastic Drainage and Piping Systems
- NAICS
- Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Water & Sewer Pipe & Fittings (PVC/HDPE/PP) (IMANADAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Plumbing & Building Drain/Waste/Vent (DWV) Pipe & Fittings (IMANADAG)
Keywords
Where Wavin is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Sheffield
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Wavin business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Plastic drainage and piping products: Revenue generated from manufacturing and supplying plastic drainage and piping solutions including Hep2O push-fit plumbing, Osma above and below ground drainage, ventilation and roofing products, Tigris press-fit systems, and wide range of Wavin systems for hot and cold water, drainage, stormwater management and indoor climate.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Freemium | Pay-as-you-go | Free digital services |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
Wavin product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Wavin manufactures and supplies plastic drainage and piping systems for above-ground and below-ground applications across residential, non-residential, and civil engineering projects in the UK. Its product portfolio spans push-fit and press-fit plumbing (Hep2O, Tigris), soil, waste and rainwater drainage (Osma, OsmaDrain), stormwater attenuation and infiltration (AquaCell), deep-burial sewer systems (UltraRib), acoustic soil systems (AS+), and indoor climate management (Comfia underfloor heating, Calefa heat exchange units, Sentio smart controls). Supporting the physical range are BIM Revit packages, digital configurators, acoustic calculators, and CPD-accredited training delivered via the MyPortal platform.
Product overview
Wavin is a manufacturer of plastic drainage, piping, and indoor climate management solutions for the UK built environment, serving residential, commercial, civil engineering, and infrastructure sectors. The product portfolio is organised across three main axes: above-ground systems (Hep2O push-fit plumbing, Osma drainage, Tigris K1/K5 press fittings), below-ground systems (AquaCell and AquaCell Plus stormwater attenuation, OsmaDrain gravity drainage, UltraRib deep-burial pipes, AS+ Acoustic Soil, Inspection Chambers, Manhole Systems), and indoor climate management (Comfia underfloor heating, Calefa heat pumps, Sentio smart controls). These are supported by a suite of digital tools including the BIM Center for Autodesk Revit integration, Configurators and Selectors for product sizing, the SoundCheck acoustic calculator, and E-Learning/CPD training resources. Together, the above-ground and below-ground ranges cover the full building services water cycle from supply and distribution through to drainage and stormwater management, while the climate management range addresses indoor comfort and energy efficiency.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Hep2O: Push-fit plumbing system for domestic water distribution and central heating systems
- Osma
- Tigris K5/M5
- AquaCell
- Comfia
- Calefa
- Sentio
- HepvO
Products and services
- Hep2O
Quantifiable outcome
- BBA approved products
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Wavin
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Wavin technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature10 records
Wavin partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- OrbiacoreWavin is part of Orbia, a community of companies working together to tackle some of the world's most complex challenges. Orbia binds companies with a common purpose: To Advance Life Around the World. Wavin N.V. is the parent company incorporated under Dutch law.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Wavin competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Rehau: German polymer solutions provider with building solutions division offering plumbing, heating, and drainage pipe systems — overlaps directly with Wavin's Tigris multilayer pipes, underfloor heating, and stormwater management portfolio.
- Aliaxis: Belgian-headquartered global manufacturer of plastic pipe systems and fittings for plumbing, drainage, and water management — directly comparable to Wavin in product portfolio, target customers (construction professionals and utilities), and geographic reach across Europe.
- ACO Technologies: UK and global manufacturer of drainage systems including surface water management, channel drainage, and SuDS components — directly comparable to Wavin's AquaCell stormwater attenuation range in the below-ground drainage and civil engineering segments.
- Uponor: Finnish manufacturer of plumbing, heating, and cooling pipe systems, including underfloor heating and pre-insulated pipe — directly comparable to Wavin's Tigris press-fit, Comfia underfloor heating, and Calefa heating network offerings.
- Pipelife: Austrian-based plastic pipe manufacturer (part of Wienerberger) offering water supply, sewer, drainage, and cable protection pipe systems — competes with Wavin's below-ground drainage, stormwater, and civil engineering ranges across European markets.
- Marley Plumbing & Drainage: UK manufacturer of PVC soil, waste, and rainwater systems as well as hot and cold plumbing pipe — directly competes with Wavin's Osma and Hep2O ranges in the UK merchant channel for residential and light commercial applications.
- Geberit: Swiss-listed manufacturer of sanitary technology and pipe systems for plumbing and drainage — a direct competitor to Wavin's Osma soil/waste and behind-the-wall systems, serving the same residential and commercial construction markets.
- Genuit Group (formerly Polypipe): UK-listed manufacturer of plastic pipe and drainage systems including Polypipe and PermaLog brands — Wavin's most direct UK competitor in plastic piping, stormwater management, and underfloor heating with overlapping merchant distribution.
Broad incumbents
- Saint-Gobain PAM: Division of Saint-Gobain offering ductile iron and PVC pipe systems for water supply, sewerage, and drainage — broader incumbent in utility infrastructure competing with Wavin's UltraRib and OsmaDrain civil engineering lines, though it is not a pure-play plastic pipe specialist.
Emerging players
- Viega: German manufacturer of press-fit and push-fit plumbing fittings, piping systems, and drainage technology — overlaps with Wavin's Tigris press-fit and Hep2O push-fit categories with strong installer-channel presence and growing UK market share.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Wavin social profiles
Digital presenceWavin compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Wavin financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Wavin leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Wavin funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Wavin M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Wavin
What does Wavin do?
Wavin manufactures and supplies plastic drainage and piping systems for above-ground and below-ground applications across residential, non-residential, and civil engineering projects in the UK. Its product portfolio spans push-fit and press-fit plumbing (Hep2O, Tigris), soil, waste and rainwater drainage (Osma, OsmaDrain), stormwater attenuation and infiltration (AquaCell), deep-burial sewer systems (UltraRib), acoustic soil systems (AS+), and indoor climate management (Comfia underfloor heating, Calefa heat exchange units, Sentio smart controls). Supporting the physical range are BIM Revit packages, digital configurators, acoustic calculators, and CPD-accredited training delivered via the MyPortal platform.
Is Wavin a public or private company?
Wavin is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Wavin founded?
Wavin was founded in 1962. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Wavin based?
Wavin is headquartered in Sheffield, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Wavin make money?
One revenue line is on record: plastic drainage and piping products.
Who are Wavin's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Rehau, Aliaxis, ACO Technologies, Uponor, Pipelife, Marley Plumbing & Drainage, Geberit and Genuit Group (formerly Polypipe). Saint-Gobain PAM is listed as a broad incumbent. Viega is listed as an emerging player.
Does Wavin have an API?
No public API is recorded for Wavin.
What industry is Wavin in?
Wavin's product category is Plastic Drainage and Piping Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANADAA, Water & Sewer Pipe & Fittings (PVC/HDPE/PP), with a secondary code of IMANADAG, Plumbing & Building Drain/Waste/Vent (DWV) Pipe & Fittings. Its NAICS code is 333914.