Raccord Plast

What Raccord Plast does

Raccord Plast S.r.l. is a privately held Italian manufacturer of thermoplastic pressure pipe fittings and exclusive Italian distributor of Asahi AV valves, founded in 1959 by Ing. Giorgi Alberti and headquartered in a single integrated facility in Pero (Milano). The company produces injection-moulded fittings in PVC-U (Ø 20–500 mm) and PP-H homopolymer (Ø 20–630 mm) for pressure fluid piping systems, including elbows, tees, reducers, collars, flanges, expansion joints, and gaskets, with both moulded fittings and fabricated items from pipe segments. It also distributes complementary lines — Gamma wafer check valves, IPPI backing rings, and Asahi AV thermoplastic valves (ball, diaphragm, butterfly, gate, check, control, Y-strainers) in six material grades up to 1,200 mm — enabling a single-source thermoplastic piping bundle for chemical, water-treatment, cooling, mining, steel, electronics, and aquatic-facility end markets.

The business operates a sales-led B2B model with a dedicated commercial department reachable via a dedicated email, quote-based pricing, a €155 minimum order, EUR-denominated ex-warehouse terms from Pero, and no e-commerce channel. Quality is anchored by UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 (IIP certificate No. 229) with IQNET recognition, including dimensional controls, batch testing, and destructive pressure/thermostatic post-production tests. Revenue is generated one-time from hardware sales of own-manufactured fittings and from distribution of third-party brands, primarily to European industrial customers; no revenue, headcount, or ownership-structure detail beyond founder family control is provided, and the company has no disclosed funding, M&A, or external shareholders.

Name

Raccord Plast

Legal name

Raccord Plast S.r.l.

Website

https://raccordplast.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Raccord Plast is a privately held Italian manufacturer of injection-moulded thermoplastic pressure pipe fittings (PVC-U, PP-H) and the exclusive Italian distributor of Asahi AV valves, serving chemical, water-treatment, mining, and industrial B2B customers across Europe from its Pero (Milano) facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Thermoplastic Piping Components

NAICS

Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (326122), Plastics Pipe, Pipe Fitting, and Unlaminated Profile Shape Manufacturing (32612), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Pipe Accessories & Joining Systems (Couplings, Gaskets, Solvent Cement, Fusion Fittings) (IMANADAJ), Pipes & Tubing (Metal, Plastic & Composite) (IMADALAC)

Keywords

• Thermoplastic pipe fittings
• Industrial plastic valves
• Pressure piping systems
• Injection moulded fittings
• PVC-U pipe fittings

Headquarters

HQ city

Pero

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Thermoplastic Fittings Sales: Manufacture and sale of injection moulded plastic fittings (PVC-U and PP-H) for pressure piping systems. Revenue from both own production and resale of complementary products including valves and accessories.
2. Valve Distribution: Official distributor of Asahi AV valves (PVC-U, PVC-C, PP-H, PVDF, PTFE, PDCPD) and other branded products including IPPI flanges, Gamma check valves, and pipe/sheet materials.
3. Accessories and Components: Commercialization of gaskets (EPDM, FKM), expansion joints, flange covers, and other piping system accessories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Raccord Plast manufactures injection-moulded thermoplastic pressure pipe fittings in PVC-U (Ø 20–500 mm) and PP-H (Ø 20–630 mm) for industrial fluid piping systems. The company complements its own production with the exclusive Italian distribution of Asahi AV thermoplastic valves (PVC-U, PVC-C, PP-H, PVDF, PTFE, PDCPD, up to Ø 1200 mm), plus wafer check valves, IPPI backing rings, gaskets, expansion joints, and pipes/sheets in PVC, PP, PVDF, and PTFE.

Product overview

Raccord Plast is a manufacturer and distributor of thermoplastic piping components for pressure fluid systems. Its core manufactured products are injection-moulded PVC fittings (Ø 20–500 mm) and PP-H fittings (Ø 20–630 mm) with socket solvent cement, socket fusion, and butt welding connections. Complementing its own production, the company distributes the full Asahi AV valve range (ball, diaphragm, butterfly, gate, check, and control valves; Y-strainers; gaskets) in multiple thermoplastic materials up to 1200 mm diameter, Gamma wafer check valves in PVC/PP/PVDF, IPPI PPG backing rings with metal insert, and pipes and sheets in PVC, PP, PVDF, and PTFE. All products are designed and manufactured in Italy (Made in Italy), managed in a large warehouse with rapid delivery capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 60+ years in business as leading Italian manufacturer of large diameter thermoplastic fittings
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Asahi Yukizai CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1978Since 1978, Raccord Plast has been the official distributor of Asahi AV valves in Italy. Asahi AV is a global leader in thermoplastic valve manufacturing, producing valves in PVC-U, PVC-C, PP-H, PVDF, PTFE, and PDCPD materials. Valves are manufactured entirely in Japan and known worldwide for quality, wide range, and diameters up to 1200mm. This exclusive distribution partnership is a cornerstone of Raccord Plast's valve commercial activity.
• BenvicminorOthersRaw materials supplier contributing to Raccord Plast's PVC-U production. Benvic is named among the main raw materials producers collaborating with the company.
• BegraminorOthersRaw materials supplier for thermoplastic production.
• LyondellBasellminorOthersMajor international raw materials supplier of polypropylene and other thermoplastic resins, supporting Raccord Plast's PP-H production.
• ClariantminorOthersSpecialty chemicals company providing raw materials for thermoplastic production.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• GF Piping Systems (Georg Fischer): Swiss-headquartered global leader in plastic piping systems (PVC-U, PVC-C, PP, PVDF, PE) for industrial, chemical, and water applications. Direct competitor to Raccord Plast's fittings portfolio with overlapping target customers in chemical and water treatment; GF operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• FIP (Formed In Place): Italian manufacturer of thermoplastic valves, fittings, and pipes for industrial applications, headquartered in northern Italy. Closest geographic and product-line competitor to Raccord Plast, supplying chemical, water treatment, and industrial customers across Europe with a comparable plastic fittings catalog.
• Simona AG: German manufacturer of semi-finished thermoplastics (sheets, rods, pipes) and plastic fittings serving chemical, water, and industrial markets. Direct peer with overlapping materials (PP, PVC, PVDF, PE) and similar industrial customer base; significantly larger scale.
• AGRU Kunststofftechnik: Austrian manufacturer of thermoplastic piping systems, sheets, and fittings (PE, PP, PVDF, ECTFE) for chemical, mining, water, and industrial applications. Direct peer in large-diameter industrial plastic piping with similar material portfolio and end-market exposure.
• Plasson: Israeli-headquartered manufacturer of plastic fittings, valves, and pipe systems for water, gas, industrial, and mining applications. Direct competitor in plastic pressure fittings with overlapping target segments and broader international distribution.
• Aquatherm: German manufacturer of polypropylene (PP-R and PP-RCT) pipe systems primarily for plumbing, heating, cooling, and industrial fluid transport. Direct peer in plastic pressure piping, though more weighted toward building services than heavy industrial chemical applications.

Broad incumbents

• Aliaxis: Belgian multinational group operating plastic piping system brands (e.g., IPEX, Durman, Akatherm, Hunter) across plumbing, irrigation, and industrial applications. Competes in Raccord Plast's industrial fittings space as part of a much broader portfolio across multiple geographies and segments.
• Pipelife: European-wide plastic pipe and fittings manufacturer (part of Wienerberger) serving water, gas, drainage, and industrial markets. Overlaps with Raccord Plast's fittings offering as part of a much broader infrastructure-focused portfolio.

Others

• Asahi America / Asahi Yukizai: North American arm of Asahi Yukizai Corporation (Japan), manufacturer of thermoplastic valves and piping systems. Direct upstream partner-supplier of Raccord Plast's valve distribution business and a partial competitive reference for industrial thermoplastic valve markets.
• IPPI (Industria Prodotti Polimerici Italiani): Italian producer of PPG backing rings and flanges with metal insert, distributed by Raccord Plast as part of its fittings system offering. Adjacent supplier partner in the Italian thermoplastics piping ecosystem rather than a head-to-head competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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