Macel Plin D.o.o.

What Macel Plin D.o.o. does

Macel Plin D.o.o., operating commercially as Pico Flow Controls (PFC), is a privately held Croatian limited liability company headquartered in Zagreb that designs, builds, and maintains natural gas and broader energy infrastructure. Its offerings span the full project lifecycle — engineering, construction, assembly, commissioning, and maintenance of CNG, LPG, LNG, and H2 stations, pipeline systems, and measuring/reducing stations — delivered on a turn-key basis primarily to oil and gas operators, gas utilities, and energy incumbents in Croatia. The firm combines professional services revenue with proprietary hardware sales (KPPP recompression unit, eLBC solar-powered line break control, AEGIS protective mesh, RIKI calibration device, pressure equipment, analyzers, dehydration and odorization systems) and software offerings (AYMO pipeline integrity management and AMS asset management), supported by an in-house IT Division branded AsyncLabs and recurring service and inspection contracts.

The customer base is anchored by major Croatian energy and industrial enterprises including INA, HEP, Plinacro, LNG Hrvatska, Energo, ZET, Crodux/Petrol, GPZ (Plinara Zagreb), Plinara Pula, Petrokemija Kutina, and Vetropack, alongside industrial services firms (Monter, Monting, STSI, SCAN, Mont). Distribution is direct and project-based with no intermediary channel; marketing relies on the corporate website (pfc.hr) and LinkedIn/Facebook pages, with a dedicated EU Projects section suggesting participation in EU-funded energy infrastructure initiatives. The company highlights compliance with strict regulatory, safety, and quality standards as a foundation for its value proposition.

With 1-10 employees, the firm operates as a specialist engineering and proprietary-product company rather than a scaled platform; revenue is generated through a mix of one-time project services, hardware sales, and recurring maintenance/inspection contracts. There is no disclosed external funding, M&A activity, or leadership changes in the input data, and headcount, revenue, and growth metrics are not publicly reported.

Name

Macel Plin D.o.o.

Legal name

PICO FLOW CONTROLS d.o.o.

Website

https://macel-plin.hr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Macel Plin D.o.o. (operating as Pico Flow Controls / PFC) is a Zagreb-based specialist engineering firm that designs, builds, and maintains natural gas and energy infrastructure — including CNG/LNG/H2 stations, pipeline safety hardware, integrity management software, and inspection services — for oil and gas operators, utilities, and industrial clients, primarily in Croatia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oil and Gas Infrastructure Engineering Services

NAICS

Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Natural Gas Distribution (221210)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Natural Gas Transmisison & Distribution (4923)

akta.pro primary industry

Gas Distribution Operations (Day-to-Day Field & System Operations) (EUAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

CNG/LNG Refueling for Industrial Fleets (Private Stations, Yard Fueling) (EUALALAK), NGL/LPG Pipeline Pump/Compressor & Metering Stations Operations (TLAGAEAL), Operations Coordination with Construction/Maintenance (Work Scheduling & Dispatch) (EUAJAAAG)

Keywords

• Oil and gas services
• Pipeline integrity management
• Gas infrastructure solutions
• CNG station construction
• Pipeline protection systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Zagreb

HQ country

Croatia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering & Project Services: Design, construction, assembly, commissioning, and maintenance services for oil and gas infrastructure including CNG filling stations, pipeline systems, and measuring/reducing stations on a turn-key basis.
2. Product Sales (Hardware & Software): Sale of proprietary products including eLBC pipeline protection systems, AEGIS plastic mesh, RIKI calibration devices, AYMO and AMS software platforms, and pressure equipment. Revenue generated through equipment sales and software licensing.
3. Service & Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing service and maintenance at oil and gas industry facilities, including pressure testing, valve inspection, safety valve inspection, ILI and NON-ILI inspection and reporting.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Macel Plin D.o.o. (operating as PICO FLOW CONTROLS or PFC) is a Zagreb-based industrial solutions provider that designs, constructs, assembles, commissions, and maintains oil and gas infrastructure. Its core offerings span turn-key CNG/LPG/LNG/H2 filling stations, gas recompression units (KPPP), pipeline protection and integrity management systems (eLBC, AYMO, AMS), measuring and reducing stations, gas analyzers, and pressure equipment, delivered alongside recurring service and maintenance contracts to Croatian and regional energy operators.

Product overview

Macel Plin D.o.o. (operating as Pico Flow Controls - PFC) offers an integrated portfolio of oil and gas industry solutions spanning hardware products, software platforms, and technical services. The product portfolio includes specialized equipment such as the KPPP recompression unit for gas pipeline evacuation, Virtual Pipeline CNG transport systems, eLBC electronic line break control, RIKI calibration devices, AEGIS protective plastic mesh, MRS measuring and reducing stations, GRIZO synthetic gas supply stations, gas analyzers, dehydration systems, odorization stations, pressure equipment, and pipe/steel structure fabrication. The software offerings include AYMO pipeline integrity management software (with anomaly detection and corrosion prediction) and AMS asset management software. Service capabilities encompass pressure testing up to 600 bar, safety valve inspection, ILI/NON-ILI inspection, ballooning and hot tapping, electrical/instrumentation/civil work, machining, and corrosion protection. The company also operates an IT Division (referenced as AsyncLabs) providing software development and additional software solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KPPP – Recompression Unit for Gas Pipeline Evacuation A compressor unit mounted on a steel skid attached to a semi-trailer that safely transfers natural gas from a pipeline during maintenance or construction, redirecting gas into the same or nearby pipeline to ensure zero environmental impact. Sold to oil and gas pipeline operators, gas distributors, and infrastructure maintenance contractors.
• Virtual Pipeline – CNG Transport with MEGC High-pressure gas transportation and distribution solution using Multiple Element Gas Containers (MEGC) operating at typically 200-300 bar for large-quantity CNG distribution, tailored to gas type, distribution method, and customer requirements. Sold to energy companies, gas distributors, and industrial gas consumers.
• CNG, LPG, LNG & H2 Filling Stations Turn-key design, construction, assembly, commissioning, and maintenance of compressed natural gas (CNG), LPG, LNG, and hydrogen filling stations providing alternative fuel solutions for motor vehicles. Delivered as integrated projects to energy companies, fuel retailers, and fleet operators.
• eLBC – Electronic Line Break Control Gas pipeline protection system that monitors and automatically blocks gas pipelines. Powered by solar panels, making it suitable for remote locations without access to public power grids. Sold to pipeline operators, gas utilities, and infrastructure owners.
• AEGIS – Plastic Mesh for Pipeline Protection, Construction, and Agriculture Flexible polyethylene mesh providing reliable mechanical protection under load while adapting to complex terrain and installation conditions. Used for pipeline protection, drainage, soil stabilization, fencing, and agricultural applications. Sold to construction, pipeline, agriculture, and infrastructure customers.
• MRS – Measuring and Reducing Station Measuring and reducing station solutions for gas pipeline systems. Delivered as integrated stations to gas pipeline operators and energy utilities.
• GRIZO – Synthetic Gas Supply Station Synthetic gas supply station solution for industrial energy distribution. Sold to industrial customers requiring synthetic gas supply infrastructure.
• Analyzers for Gases and Liquids Analytical instruments for measuring and analyzing gases and liquids. Sold to oil and gas operators, chemical, and industrial process customers.
• Dehydration – Hydrocarbon Solutions Dehydration solutions for hydrocarbon systems used in oil and gas processing. Sold to hydrocarbon processing operators and refineries.
• Gas Odorization Station Gas odorization station for adding odorants to natural gas for safety detection. Sold to gas distribution utilities and pipeline operators.
• Pressure Equipment Pressure equipment manufacturing and supply for oil and gas industry applications. Sold to pipeline operators, refineries, and industrial process customers.
• PCB Assembly Services Design, assembly, and testing of printed circuit boards equipped with sensors, processors, connectors, and other electronic components for automating, monitoring, and controlling critical industrial operations. Sold to industrial customers requiring custom electronics for automation and monitoring.
• AYMO – Pipeline Integrity Management Software Software platform for managing pipeline integrity providing pipeline monitoring, anomaly detection, corrosion growth prediction, and repair and maintenance planning. Licensed to oil and gas pipeline operators and integrity management teams.
• AMS – Asset Management Software Software for tracking and monitoring company resources (fixed or mobile) to determine current state, analyze recorded data, and systematically plan preventive or predictive maintenance procedures. Licensed to industrial operators with field assets requiring maintenance planning.
• Pipe Segment Fabrication Fabrication of pipe segments for pipeline construction and maintenance. Delivered to pipeline operators and infrastructure contractors.
• Steel Structure Fabrication Fabrication of steel structures for industrial applications. Delivered to industrial and infrastructure customers.
• Pressure Testing and Inspection of Valves (up to 600 bar) Pressure testing and inspection services for on-off valves up to 600 bar. Delivered to oil and gas operators and pipeline infrastructure owners for compliance and safety verification.
• Safety Valve Inspection (up to 400 bar) Inspection services for safety valves up to 400 bar. Delivered to oil and gas operators, refineries, and pressure equipment owners for regulatory and safety compliance.
• Testing and Certification of Shut-off and Reduction Systems Testing and certification services for shut-off and reduction systems in gas pipeline infrastructure. Delivered to pipeline operators and gas utilities.
• Ballooning and Hot Tapping Services Pipeline intervention services including ballooning and hot tapping for live pipeline modification, repair, and tie-in work without full system shutdown. Delivered to pipeline operators and infrastructure contractors.
• ILI and NON-ILI Inspection and Reporting In-line inspection (ILI) and non-ILI inspection and reporting services for pipeline integrity assessment. Delivered to oil and gas pipeline operators for integrity management and regulatory reporting.
• Electrical Works Electrical installation and works services for oil and gas industry infrastructure projects. Delivered to pipeline operators, gas utilities, and industrial customers.
• Process Instrumentation Process instrumentation services and installation for industrial process monitoring and control. Delivered to oil and gas operators, refineries, and industrial process facilities.
• Civil Work Civil construction and works services supporting oil and gas infrastructure projects. Delivered to pipeline operators, gas utilities, and infrastructure contractors.
• Machining Services Precision machining services for industrial applications and components. Delivered to industrial customers requiring custom-manufactured precision parts.
• Innovative Corrosion Protection Advanced corrosion protection solutions for industrial and pipeline infrastructure. Delivered to oil and gas operators, pipeline owners, and industrial customers needing asset longevity.
• RIKI – Calibration Device for LBC Calibration device for Line Break Control systems used to support pipeline safety monitoring accuracy. Sold to pipeline operators and safety system maintenance teams.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero environmental impact during pipeline maintenance through KPPP recompression unit gas redirection
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record.

• INAOthersINA, the major Croatian oil and gas company, is listed as a business partner and reference customer for PICO FLOW CONTROLS, demonstrating trust in the company's integrated energy solutions for the oil and gas sector.
• HEPOthersHEP, the Croatian electricity utility, is listed as a business partner and reference customer, indicating collaboration in energy infrastructure solutions.
• PlinacroOthersPlinacro, the Croatian gas pipeline operator, is a business partner and reference customer for PICO FLOW CONTROLS in gas pipeline infrastructure projects.
• LNG HrvatskaOthersLNG Hrvatska, the operator of Croatia's LNG terminal, is listed as a business partner and reference customer, indicating collaboration on LNG-related solutions.
• EnergoOthersEnergo, a Croatian energy company, is listed as a business partner and reference customer for energy infrastructure solutions.
• ZETOthersZET, Zagreb's energy company, is listed as a business partner and reference customer.
• Crodux (Petrol)OthersCrodux (now part of Petrol group), a Croatian energy company, is listed as a business partner and reference customer.
• MonterOthersMonter, a Croatian industrial services company, is listed as a business partner and reference customer.
• MontingOthersMonting, an industrial manufacturing company, is listed as a business partner and reference customer.
• OptimaGrupaOthersOptimaGrupa, a Croatian industrial group, is listed as a business partner and reference customer.
• Petrokemija KutinaOthersPetrokemija Kutina, a Croatian fertilizer and industrial company, is listed as a business partner and reference customer.
• VetropackOthersVetropack, a European glass packaging manufacturer, is listed as a business partner and reference customer.
• GPZ (Plinara Zagreb)OthersGPZ (Plinara Zagreb), Zagreb's gas utility, is listed as a business partner and reference customer.
• Plinara PulaOthersPlinara Pula, Pula's gas utility, is listed as a business partner and reference customer.
• PSPOthersPSP, a Croatian company, is listed as a business partner and reference customer.
• STSIOthersSTSI, a Croatian industrial services company, is listed as a business partner and reference customer.
• SCANOthersSCAN, a Croatian company, is listed as a business partner and reference customer.
• MontOthersMont, a Croatian industrial company, is listed as a business partner and reference customer.
• AsyncLabs (IT Division)Technology or IntegrationAsyncLabs is referenced as the company's IT Division partner responsible for Software & App Development, indicating an internal technology integration relationship for software product development.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Flowserve: Global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals and related flow-control equipment for oil & gas, power and chemical industries. Comparable to PFC's pressure equipment, valves up to 600 bar, and pipeline integrity-related product offering for gas infrastructure customers.
• Siemens Energy: Global provider of gas turbines, compression systems, and grid/electrification solutions for the energy sector. Overlaps with PFC's compression and CNG/LNG/H2 station capabilities and serves many of the same utility and oil & gas counterparties, albeit at vastly greater scale and scope.
• Atlas Copco: Global supplier of industrial compressors, vacuum solutions and gas processing equipment. Directly comparable to PFC's KPPP gas pipeline recompression and broader compressor-based gas handling product line, though Atlas Copco operates at far greater scale across multiple industries.
• Honeywell Process Solutions: Major supplier of process automation, control and asset management software for oil & gas operators. Overlaps with PFC's AYMO pipeline integrity and AMS asset management platforms and broader instrumentation and automation offerings for industrial gas customers.
• Emerson Automation Solutions: Provides measurement, valve, and automation products widely used in oil & gas distribution, including custody transfer, pressure reduction and integrity software. Directly comparable to PFC's MRS measuring/reducing stations, AYMO integrity software and process instrumentation services.

Emerging players

• KROHNE: Specialist manufacturer of process instrumentation, including flowmeters and gas analyzers used in pipeline and gas distribution applications. Comparable to PFC's MRS measuring/reducing stations, gas analyzers and process instrumentation product lines for oil & gas operators.

Direct peers

• Chart Industries: Global manufacturer of cryogenic and process equipment for LNG, CNG and industrial gas applications. Closely comparable to PFC's KPPP recompression units, Virtual Pipeline MEGC CNG transport, and CNG/LNG/H2 station solutions, with overlapping equipment categories and end customers in gas distribution.

Regional players

• ENERGOINVEST: Bosnia and Herzegovina-based EPC and equipment manufacturer serving the regional energy sector, including gas infrastructure projects in the former Yugoslavia. Closest regional peer to PFC by geography, customer profile (state utilities, transmission operators) and integrated engineering/delivery model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/picoflowcontrols
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/macel-plin

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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