PROVALVE Armaturen GmbH & Co. KG

What PROVALVE Armaturen GmbH & Co. KG does

PROVALVE Armaturen GmbH & Co. KG is a German manufacturer of high-pressure and specialty industrial valves, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Niederndodeleben near Magdeburg. The company operates through two production sites — its German headquarters and PROVALVE CHEMAR Sp. z o.o. in Kielce, Poland (acquired 2017, renamed 2025) — employing 115 people in total. Its product portfolio spans gate valves, globe valves, check valves, bellows-sealed valves (PRO-Clean, PRO-Tect, PRO-Tel product lines), cryogenic valves, change-over valves, preheater protection valves, strainers, double-jacketed valves, and metal-sealed plug valves, as well as pneumatic, diaphragm, and hydraulic actuators. Differentiated technology includes multi-layer hydroformed bellows in 1.4571 or Hastelloy C276, pressure-seal bonnet designs, plasma-clad Stellite hard coatings, autofrettage treatment for LDPE/EVA service, and in-house helium leak testing up to 1000 bar, with valves capable of being produced up to 6 tons weight and pressure ratings up to PN 630 / ASME Class 4500.

The company serves the power generation, chemical, petrochemical, and oil & gas industries, with particular depth in urea/ammonia, melamine, LDPE/EVA, chlorine, and cryogenic oxygen/hydrogen applications. Products are manufactured to DIN, ASME, and API standards, and PROVALVE holds ISO 9001, TÜV HP0 welding, CE, AD 2000, EAC, CRN, SELO/GOST R, and TA-Luft 2021 certifications, enabling sales across Europe, Eurasia, North America, and Asia. End-customers include power plant operators, refineries, petrochemical facilities, and chemical manufacturers using licensor-qualified processes (TOYO, CASALE, SAIPEM, STAMICARBON).

PROVALVE generates revenue through the design, manufacture, and sale of custom and standard industrial valves via direct field sales in Germany and an appointed representative network covering 15+ countries. Pricing is project-based, with quotes issued per inquiry based on valve type, pressure rating, size, material, and certifications. The company is owner-managed (Managing Directors René Beyer and Markus Rosam), privately held as a GmbH & Co. KG, with no disclosed external institutional investment.

Name

PROVALVE Armaturen GmbH & Co. KG

Legal name

PROVALVE Armaturen GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://provalve.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PROVALVE Armaturen GmbH & Co. KG is a German manufacturer of high-pressure and specialty industrial valves, including bellows-sealed, gate, globe, and cryogenic valves, serving power generation, chemical, petrochemical, and oil & gas customers from two production sites in Germany and Poland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Valves

NAICS

Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Seals, Valves & Auxiliary Components (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Process Safety & Relief Systems (Flare Systems, PRVs, Explosion Protection) (IMAHAEAL)

Keywords

• Industrial valves
• High-pressure valves
• Bellows sealed valves
• Process valves
• Valve manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Niederndodeleben

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Valve Sales: PROVALVE generates revenue through the design, manufacture, and sale of high-pressure and specialty industrial valves and armature products. As a manufacturer of custom and standard valves (DIN and ASME compliant), revenue is derived from product sales to industrial customers in power plants, chemical, petrochemical, and oil & gas sectors. The company also offers on-site service and customized solutions as part of its product offering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

PROVALVE designs and manufactures high-pressure and specialty industrial valves — including gate valves, globe valves, check valves, bellows-sealed valves (PRO-Clean, PRO-Tect, PRO-Tel), cryogenic valves, preheater protection valves, change-over valves, metal-sealed plug valves, strainers, and pneumatic/hydraulic actuators — with 100% in-house machining and welding at its German headquarters and its Polish production facility. The valves are built to DIN and ASME standards for power plant, chemical, petrochemical, and oil & gas process applications, using premium materials such as 1.4571, Hastelloy C276, Alloy 59, and superduplex, and certified for fugitive-emission compliance under TA-Luft 2021.

Product overview

PROVALVE Armaturen GmbH & Co. KG is a manufacturer of high-quality industrial valves for demanding applications in power plants, chemical industry, and petrochemistry. The product portfolio centers on gate valves and globe valves available in multiple design variants (bolted bonnet, pressure-seal, coverless), bellows-sealed valves (PRO-Clean, PRO-Tect, PRO-Tel product lines), and specialized valves for urea/ammonia, LDPE/EVA, melamine, cryogenic, and metal-sealed plug valve applications. The offering is complemented by check valves, strainers, change-over valves, preheater protection valves, double-jacketed valves, and a range of pneumatic/hydraulic actuators (piston, diaphragm, hydraulic). All products are manufactured in-house in Germany with 100% vertical integration in machining and welding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gate Valves with Bolted Bonnet (Schieber mit verbolztem Deckel) Robust standard gate valves to DIN and API 600 standards with wide seats welded directly into the body for high tightness and long service life; available in numerous special materials for power, chemical, and petrochemical customers.
• High-Pressure Gate Valves with Pressure-Seal Bonnet (Hochdruckschieber mit selbstdichtendem Deckelverschluss) High-pressure gate valves with split wedge or parallel-plate designs for conventional power plants, petrochemical, and high-pressure chemical applications; forged body with single circumferential seam and self-sealing bonnet up to PN 630 / ASME Class 4500.
• Coverless High-Pressure Globe Valves (Deckellose Hochdruckventile) Coverless high-pressure globe valves manufactured from forged bodies with reinforced seats, pre-compressed ultra-pure graphite stem sealing rings, bayonet lock connection, and conical stellited sealing surfaces for extreme service.
• Globe Valves with Bolted Bonnet (Absperrventile mit verbolztem Deckel) Wide range of globe valves with bolted bonnet flange in forged and cast steel, featuring cam-profile or RTJ gaskets, visible position indicators, and generously dimensioned needle bearings for industrial process duty.
• Globe Valves with Pressure-Seal Bonnet (Absperrventile mit selbstdichtendem Deckelverschluss) High-pressure globe valves in forged steel available in straight-through, angle, or Y-type designs with self-sealing bonnet for maximum safety under high pressures.
• Bellows Sealed Valves — PRO-Clean Bellows sealed globe valves with bellows surrounded by fluid for self-cleaning action to prevent deposits, using multi-walled hydroformed bellows of 1.4571 or Hastelloy C276; PN 40 / ASME Class 300, DN 15-300.
• Bellows Sealed Valves — PRO-Tect Bellows sealed valves with bellows protected inside the bonnet, away from product flow, for particularly durable operation; multi-stage safety sealing system with multi-walled bellows up to PN 325.
• Bellows Sealed Gate Valves — PRO-Tel Bellows sealed gate valves with protected bellows; from DN 100/NPS 4 inch, telescopic bellows distribute stroke across two bellows for reduced installation height and extended service life.
• Change-over Valves (Wechselventile) Change-over valves for safe and rapid line switching between product lines or safety-critical systems; available with flushed bellows or stuffing box; used for preheating safety valve combinations in power plants.
• Cryogenic Valves (Tieftemperatur-Armaturen) Shut-off valves for cryogenic applications manufactured to DIN EN ISO 28921 and BS 6364; feature extended valve body with insulating vapor barrier; cold-box versions with further extended bonnet available.
• Check Valves BB & PSC (Rückschlagarmaturen) Check valves in forged steel for high-pressure service and cast steel variants; feature separately mounted retaining ring for smooth-running operation; available with bolted or pressure-seal covers.
• Preheater Protection Valves (HD-Vorwärmerabsicherungen) Self-actuated valves protecting preheaters from damage to high-pressure pipes; switch in approximately 5 seconds to stop feedwater and divert via bypass; forged steel bodies designed for extreme loads in power plants.
• Valves for Urea and Ammonia Applications Specialized globe, check, and control valves for urea and ammonia production; manufactured from corrosion-resistant materials (F316L mod. UG, 1.4466, UNS S32906) meeting licensor requirements (TOYO, CASALE, SAIPEM, STAMICARBON).
• LDPE/EVA Valves High-pressure valves for LDPE and EVA applications based on historical MAW valve development; all valve bodies undergo autofrettage treatment; available with handwheel, gear, electric, or hydraulic drive up to PN 2500 and PN 3200.
• Melamine Valves (Melamin-Armaturen) Special valves for melamine applications manufactured from corrosion-resistant materials (Alloy 59, 1.4466, UNS S32906) for demanding chemical environments in melamine resin production.
• Metal-Sealed Plug Valves (Metallisch dichtende Kückenhähne) Heavy-duty metal-seated lift-type shut-off valves for critical process media with protected sealing surfaces and no friction on sealing surfaces during rotation, enabling durability in abrasive applications up to 100 bar.
• Strainers BB & PSC (Schmutzfänger) T- or Y-shaped strainers protecting sensitive valves, pumps, and units from contaminants; bolted designs up to PN 160/ASME Class 900 and pressure-seal versions for higher pressures.
• Basket Strainers (Siebkorbfilter) Inline strainers with easily replaceable basket inserts and generously sized filter surface; standard mesh size 0.25 mm with optional vent and drain screws.
• Double-Jacketed Valves (Doppelmantelarmaturen) Double-jacketed valves compliant with Water Resources Act and TRwS 780-1 for permanently technically leak-tight systems; feature reliable bellows seal and fully inspectable double jacket.
• Piston, Diaphragm, and Hydraulic Actuators (Kolben-, Membran- und Hydraulikantriebe) Single- and double-acting piston actuators up to 500 kN, diaphragm actuators in three sizes (290, 575, 1300 cm²) with EPDM or silicone diaphragms up to approximately 60 kN, and hydraulic actuators up to Ø320 mm; aluminum construction approximately 65% lighter than steel.

Quantifiable outcome

• Valves remain leak-tight up to 325 bar even under extreme conditions through multi-layer hydroformed bellows and helium leak testing
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PROVALVE CHEMAR Sp. z o.o. (formerly CHEMAR Armatura)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017Acquired by PROVALVE in 2017, CHEMAR Armatura is a Polish valve manufacturer based in Kielce, Poland. Renamed PROVALVE CHEMAR Sp. z o.o. in 2025, it serves as a second production facility with over €10 million invested in modernization between 2018 and 2024. It functions as both a production site and sales representative covering Poland.
• PROVALVE ČR s.r.o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech Republic sales representative appointed by PROVALVE. Located at Kostelní 3429/2h, 747 21 Kravaře, Czech Republic. Contact: Mr. Josef Melecky.
• PROVALVE CHEMAR Sp. z o.o. (Poland)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish sales representative and subsidiary manufacturing facility. Located at ul. Karola Olszewskiego 6, 25-663 Kielce, Poland. Contact: Jakub Wojcik.
• ARMATUREN PROVALVE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITEDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndian sales representative and representative office. Located at F-11, BLDG NO 3, VIJAY VILAS COMPLEX, OFF GB ROAD, KAVESAR, THANE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, 400615. Contact: Mr. Madhu V Narayananunni.
• Soltész+Soltész Ltd. (Hungary)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHungarian sales representative. Located at H-1225 Budapest, Bányalég u. 48. Contact: Mr. Türke Siklódy Péter.
• Oy Säätö Ab (Finland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinnish sales representative. Located at Koivupuistontie 26, 01510 VANTAA. Contact: [email protected].
• UAB Skydas (Lithuania)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLithuanian sales representative. Located at Tilzes str. 46a, 103 Klaipeda, Lithuania LT-91112. Contact: Mr. Kestutis Petrovas.
• Protehnik (Croatia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCroatian sales representative. Located at Nova ves 51, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia. Contact: Marin Vuckovic.
• Ventradex AG (Switzerland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss sales representative. Located at Oberdorfstr. 24, CH-5056 Attelwil, Switzerland. Contact: Mr. Fabian Hesse.
• GPEC Supply (United Kingdom)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK sales representative. Located at 1st Floor Elizabeth House, Pottery Road, Wigan, WN3 4EX, UK. Contact: Mr. Sean Gower.
• İLKER ENERJİ Ticaret Ltd. Sti. (Turkey)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTurkish sales representative. Located at Göztepe Mahallesi, İnönü Cd. No:122, Başkule Plaza Kat 8 No 34, Bağcılar/İstanbul. Contact: Mr. Onur İLKER.
• Nittech (Israel)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIsraeli representative and consulting company for valves and control systems. Located at 8 Hasadna St., Ra'anana 4365104, Israel.
• Steven ZHENG — China Division RepresentativecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChina division representative. Located in Beijing, China. Contact: [email protected].
• LC TECH ENGINEERING SDN BHD (Malaysia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMalaysian sales representative. Located at NO. 7 LORONG HAJI ABDUL MANAN 1A/KU8, KAWASAN PERINDUSTRIAN MERU SELATAN, 42200 KAPAR SELANGOR, Malaysia. Contact: Mr. BP. Chen.
• Ideal Flow Company LTD. (Taiwan)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaiwanese sales representative. Located at No. 252-1, Renxin Rd., Renwu Dist., Kaohsiung 814, Taiwan R.O.C. Contact: Mr. Harry Tsai.
• TL PLUS ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED (Vietnam)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVietnamese sales representative. Located at 115/49 Thanh Loc 37, An Phu Dong ward, Dist 12, HCM city 70000, Vietnam. Contact: Mr. Le Thanh Tuan.
• Brimis Engineering (Pty) Ltd (South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales representative covering South Africa, Mozambique, Lesotho, Botswana, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Seychelles, Zambia, Comoros, Namibia, and Mauritius. Located at 22 Liter Street, Unit A, Middelburg Industrial, 1050, South Africa. Contact: Mr. Phanuel Mosime.
• istis INTEGRATED SOURCING SUPPLIES & INDUSTRIAL SERVICES (Egypt)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEgyptian sales representative. Located at Al abour Buildings, Winget St., Bolkly, Alexandria. Contact: [email protected].

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Neway Valve (Suzhou Neway Valve Co.): Chinese industrial valve manufacturer serving power, petrochemical, and oil & gas with a broad range of gate, globe, check, and ball valves. Competes with PROVALVE in the same DIN/ASME-standard industrial valve categories, with comparable European service ambitions.
• Zwick Armaturen GmbH: German specialty valve manufacturer focused on high-pressure and severe-service valves for power plants and industrial processes. Direct niche peer to PROVALVE in DIN-standard high-pressure gate, globe, and safety valves for steam and feedwater service.
• ARI-Armaturen Albert Richter GmbH & Co. KG: German Mittelstand manufacturer of industrial valves (gate, globe, check, butterfly, control) for heating, cooling, and industrial process applications. Comparable to PROVALVE on geographic base, Mittelstand structure, and DIN/ASME-standard product portfolio for power and process industries.
• SAMSON AG: Frankfurt-based German specialist manufacturer of control valves, regulators, and self-operated valves for process industries including power, chemical, and petrochemical. Closely comparable to PROVALVE on customer base, DIN/ASME compliance, and high-pressure industrial valve focus, with a similar Mittelstand profile.
• Velan Inc. Canadian manufacturer of industrial valves for severe-service applications in power, chemical, oil & gas, and cryogenics. Closely comparable to PROVALVE in product mix (gate, globe, check, bellows-sealed), certifications (ASME/ASME B16.34), and reliance on project-driven end-markets.

Broad incumbents

• IMI plc: UK-listed global engineering group focused on critical flow control. Its IMI Critical Engineering division (CCI, Remosa, Z&J) competes directly with PROVALVE in severe-service and high-pressure industrial valves for power and petrochemical applications, though at significantly larger scale.
• Flowserve Corporation: US-listed global leader in pumps, valves, seals, and flow control automation. Competes with PROVALVE in chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, and power applications — particularly on large EPC projects where Flowserve's integrated product-and-service offering often dominates.
• KSB SE & Co. KGaA: German global manufacturer of pumps, valves, and related service. Overlaps with PROVALVE in industrial and power-plant valves and in DIN-standard high-pressure product lines, but KSB is far larger and broader in product scope, serving many of the same EPC and industrial customers globally.
• Crane Co. (Crane ChemPharma & Energy): Diversified US industrial manufacturer with a strong specialty valves business serving chemical, petrochemical, and general industrial markets. Competes with PROVALVE in high-pressure and severe-service gate, globe, and bellows-sealed valves via brands such as Crane, Xomox, and Saunders.
• Emerson Electric (Fisher / Emerson Final Control): US-listed automation major whose Fisher brand is a global benchmark for control valves, regulators, and severe-service valves in chemical, petrochemical, and power. Overlaps with PROVALVE's process valve portfolio but at vastly larger scale and with full control-loop integration.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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