Prevost

What Prevost does

Prevost SAS is a French industrial manufacturer founded in 1978 and headquartered in Annecy-le-Vieux, France, specializing in compressed air and fluid distribution systems. The company operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries in the United States (Prevost Corp., since 1999), the United Kingdom (Prevost UK Ltd., since 2010), and an Italian production facility (since 2016), with a stated workforce of 150+ collaborators.

The product platform spans three categories: connection (prevoS1 single-push quick safety couplings, CSM, and CONEX series), distribution (the Prevost Piping System — a 100% aluminum modular compressed air network in 16–160mm diameters — plus hoses, reels, pneumatic tools, and blow guns), and air treatment (Prevost Filtration and ALTO filter-regulator-lubricator units). Underlying technical differentiators include patented mechanisms (PPS Grip Concept with stainless-steel claw ring and optimized gasket; the 1993 anti-whip composite safety coupling; prevoS1 single-push coupling with safety button) and an unusually dense certification portfolio covering ISO 9001, ASME QPS-1, PED 2014/68/EU, ATEX, NSF H1, ISO 8573-1 Class 0.0.0, ASME B31.1/B31.3, CRN, UL 723, EN 13501-1, Qualicoat, REACH, and RoHS.

Prevost generates revenue through one-time unit sales of components via a worldwide authorized distributor network spanning 80+ countries, supplemented by direct sales teams in France, Europe, and the US, and an e-shop portal (prevost-eshop.com). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customer verticals include automotive, general industrial manufacturing, building and construction, food and beverage, and textile. The company also offers services through Prevost Academy (product training) and a network-design service that assists customers with technical specifications and installation planning.

Name

Prevost

Legal name

Prevost SAS

Website

https://prevost.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Prevost designs and manufactures compressed air and fluid distribution systems — including patented quick couplings, 100% aluminum piping networks, pneumatic tools, and filtration equipment — selling through an authorized distributor network spanning 80+ countries to automotive, industrial, construction, and food/beverage customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Compressed Air and Fluid Distribution Equipment

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Pneumatic Air Preparation & Distribution (FRL assemblies, manifolds, air headers) (IMAHAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Process Skids & Modular Process Systems (Packaged Units) (IMAHAEAH)

Keywords

• Compressed air systems
• Pneumatic quick couplings
• Industrial aluminum piping
• Air treatment equipment
• Pneumatic tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Annecy-le-vieux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Prevost generates revenue through the sale of compressed air equipment including quick couplings (prevoS1, CSM, CONEX), aluminum piping systems (PPS), pneumatic tools, hose reels, and air treatment products (filtration, regulation, lubrication). Products are sold through a global distributor network and direct sales teams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Prevost designs, manufactures, and distributes compressed air and fluid distribution systems, including patented quick-release safety couplings (prevoS1), 100% aluminum modular piping networks (PPS), pneumatic tools, hose reels, and air treatment/filtration equipment. The company sells these products primarily to industrial customers through a worldwide distributor network spanning 80+ countries, supported by direct sales teams in France, Europe, and the United States.

Product overview

Prevost is a specialist in compressed air and fluid distribution, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products organized into three main categories: Connection (PrevoS1, CSM, and CONEX quick couplings), Distribution (Prevost Piping System PPS and PPS SQ modular networks, hoses, reels, pneumatic tools, and blow guns), and Air Treatment (Prevost Filtration and ALTO units including filters, regulators, and lubricators). The core platform is the PPS (Prevost Piping System), a 100% aluminum modular compressed air network, complemented by specialized couplings and filtration solutions. The company also provides services including technical training through Prevost Academy and custom network design assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Prevost Piping System (PPS): 100% aluminum compressed air network range including tubes and fittings
• PrevoS1
• Prevost Filtration
• ALTO
• CC Concept

Products and services

• PrevoS1 Quick Safety Coupling Patented single-push quick safety coupling for compressed air, allowing connection and disconnection in one gesture with built-in safety button to protect operators against hose whip attacks. Used in industrial compressed air networks.
• Prevost Piping System (PPS) 100% aluminum modular compressed air network system comprising tubes and fittings for efficient air distribution from compressor to workstation, operating across -0.98 to +16 bar pressure range and -20°C to +80°C temperature range. Leak-free, modular, expandable, no welding required.
• CC Concept (Compact Connection) Compact connection solution for directly connecting two PPS fittings to optimize space and create installations adapted to compressor rooms.
• PPS SQ (Square Profile Piping) Square profile aluminum compressed air network for individual workstations, enabling ergonomic, compact, and aesthetic workstation design.
• Prevost Filtration System Complete compressed air filtration, regulation, and lubrication system with enhanced safety features, ATEX certification for explosive environments (Zones 1, 2, 21, 22), and NSF H1 food-grade certified options.
• ALTO Air Treatment Units Modular air treatment units including filters, regulators, lubricators, and filter-regulators available as individual modules or pre-assembled groups for compressed air quality management.
• Pneumatic Tools Technical pneumatic tools adapted to professional requirements including impact wrenches, grinders, drills, and specialized tools for industrial applications.
• Hoses and Reels Automatic hose reels and extensions designed for industrial workshop use, including AIRCA heavy-duty rubber hose extensions with EPDM outer layers and FLEXAIR lightweight flexible compressed air hose extensions.
• Blow Guns (Soufflettes) Compressed air blow guns including prevoS1 series with integrated tip and progressive flow trigger, and classic models for industrial cleaning and drying applications.
• CSM Quick Safety Coupling Composite anti-whip safety quick coupling for compressed air applications, providing protection against hose whip hazards.
• CONEX Instant Couplings Instant couplings for various fluid and air applications, including stainless steel versions designed for the food industry.
• Prevost Academy Training Professional product training services for customers and partners seeking to enhance their skills on Prevost compressed air products and systems.
• Network Design Service Technical expertise for designing custom compressed air network solutions with detailed plans, modeling, and quotations to guarantee performance and longevity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of products manufactured in France and Italy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Stäubli GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1978Prevost is part of the Stäubli Group, a global industrial robotics and connection systems company. This partnership provides access to global resources, R&D capabilities, and distribution networks across multiple industries including robotics, textile, and connection systems.
• Global Distributor NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrevost operates through a worldwide network of authorized distributors present in 80+ countries, enabling local sales, support, and customer service across different regions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Festo: German global leader in pneumatic and compressed air automation, offering couplings, tubing, valves, and air treatment directly overlapping Prevost's product range across the same industrial customer base.
• Camozzi: Italian pneumatics manufacturer with quick couplings, FRL units, and fittings directly comparable to Prevost's portfolio, serving overlapping automotive, packaging, and industrial customers in Europe.
• SMC Corporation: Japanese pneumatics specialist with comprehensive compressed air preparation, fittings, and actuator lines, competing head-to-head with Prevost in industrial and automotive factory automation.
• CEJN: Swedish specialist in quick-connect couplings and compressed air safety products, directly comparable in coupling technology, safety standards focus, and industrial customer base.
• Aignep: Italian manufacturer of pneumatic fittings, couplings, tubes, and air treatment components, directly overlapping Prevost's quick coupling and aluminum piping offering in the European market.
• Rectus (Parker Hannifin): Swiss-origin quick-connect coupling specialist (now part of Parker) directly comparable in pneumatic coupling technology, safety profiles, and industrial distribution channels.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: US-based diversified motion and control giant whose Quick Coupling Division and Industrial Gas divisions overlap directly with Prevost's couplings, hoses, and air treatment business.
• Atlas Copco: Global compressor and compressed air solutions leader; while primarily upstream in compressors, its downstream air treatment, fittings, and piping offerings compete with Prevost's PPS and filtration lines.
• Watts Industries: Broadly diversified plumbing, flow control, and water treatment manufacturer with overlapping fluid distribution products and similar industrial/commercial customer base in compressed air and water.

Emerging players

• Chicago Pneumatic (Atlas Copco): Brand under Atlas Copco focused on pneumatic tools, compressors, and accessories — overlaps with Prevost's pneumatic tools and hose reel categories in automotive and industrial workshops.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 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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