AP GLOBAL

What AP GLOBAL does

AP Global, S.L. is a privately held Madrid-based commercial intermediary and distributor, originally established in 1966 as Albors y Prado and rebranded AP Global in 1995. The company represents multiple international steel mills and industrial product manufacturers to distribute their output into the Spanish market, operating without proprietary manufacturing or technology assets and functioning instead as a sales, market-development, and logistics-advisory layer between principals and end buyers.

The product portfolio splits into two categories: steel products (galvanized coils, sheet bundles, hot/cold rolled, profiles, structural steel, specialty steels, stainless steel, and Acroni-branded superalloys and nickel alloys under the SIPREME line) and electrical equipment (AQ Trafotek dry-type power transformers, Helmacab halogen-free marine and offshore cables, and Megalight Systems low-voltage safety work lights). The represented principals are concentrated in Northern and Central Europe and Turkey — Acroni (Slovenia), AQ Trafotek (Finland), Helmacab (Finland/China), Megalight Systems (Finland), and Soybas (Turkey).

AP Global sells exclusively through direct B2B relationships in Spain, with no self-serve digital channel, public pricing, or transactional e-commerce. Its customer base is segmented vertically into shipyards and naval industry, construction and infrastructure, heavy industry (aerospace, energy, petrochemical), and process industry, with marine cables, power transformers, and safety lighting positioned as the core offering for demanding maritime and confined-space environments. The company maintains a single Madrid office, no disclosed subsidiaries or headcount, no external funding, and no M&A activity; revenue is generated through distribution margins and representation commissions.

Name

AP GLOBAL

Legal name

AP Global, S.L.

Website

https://apglobalsl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Short description

AP Global, S.L. is a Madrid-based commercial intermediary that represents European and Turkish steel mills and industrial equipment manufacturers (Acroni, AQ Trafotek, Helmacab, Megalight, Soybas), distributing specialty steel, transformers, marine cables, and safety lighting to Spanish shipyards, construction, heavy industry, and process industry buyers through direct B2B sales.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Distribution and representation commissions: AP Global earns revenue by representing international steel mills and industrial product manufacturers, distributing their products in Spain. The company provides market development, logistics advice, and sales support to both suppliers and clients, operating as an intermediary in international trade.

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

AP Global imports and markets steel products, electrical equipment, and other industrial materials in Spain. The company acts as a commercial intermediary representing international steel mills and industrial product manufacturers (Acroni, AQ Trafotek, Helmacab, Megalight Systems, Soybas), distributing stainless steel, specialty steels, galvanized coils, structural profiles, power transformers, marine cables, and low-voltage safety lighting to Spanish industrial clients. It also provides market development, logistics advice, and purchasing advisory services to both suppliers and buyers.

Product overview

AP GLOBAL is an international steel and industrial products trading company established in 1966 (originally as Albors y Prado, renamed AP GLOBAL in 1995) headquartered in Madrid, Spain. The company operates as a commercial intermediary representing multiple global steel mills and industrial product manufacturers for distribution in Spain. Its product portfolio consists of two main categories: Steel Products (including galvanized coils, sheet bundles, and specialty steels from Acroni and Soybas) and Electrical Equipment (including power transformers from AQ Trafotek, marine cables from Helmacab, and safety lighting from Megalight Systems). The company also distributes superalloys and nickel alloys under Acroni's SIPREME brand. AP GLOBAL offers marketing services, logistics, and distribution advice to both its represented suppliers and industrial clients.

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Products and services

• Galvanized Coils and Sheet Bundles Zinc-coated carbon steel coils and bundled sheets sourced from represented manufacturers (notably Soybas), meeting strict requirements for corrosion resistance, durability, strength, and appearance. Intended for construction, infrastructure, and general industrial buyers in Spain.
• Marine Cables Halogen-free marine cables supplied from Helmacab, designed to resist corrosion, salt water, chemicals, UV exposure, and extreme temperatures. Targeted at shipyards, offshore operators, naval and maritime industrial clients.
• Power Transformers Dry-type power transformers supplied from AQ Trafotek, ranging from 1 kVA low voltage to 12.5 MVA cast resin units with voltages up to 17.5 kV, built to IEC 60076-11 standards. Designed for marine, offshore, heavy industry, renewable energy, and industrial production clients.
• Low-Voltage Safety Work Lights Low-voltage 24-42 VAC safety work lights supplied from Megalight Systems, designed for damp, confined, and conductive workspaces where standard-voltage lighting would be hazardous. Used in shipyards, construction, aerospace, process, and energy industries.
• SIPREME Superalloys and Nickel Alloys High-performance superalloys and nickel alloys under Acroni's SIPREME brand, offering exceptional performance in high-temperature and high-stress environments. Supplied for aerospace, power generation, petrochemical, and hydrocarbon processing applications.

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AcronicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcroni is a Slovenian manufacturer and one of the main producers of stainless steel and special steels in Europe. AP Global distributes Acroni's flat rolled steel products, including stainless steel sheets, specialty steel sheets, structural steel, wear-resistant and high-strength steels, and SIPREME superalloys and nickel alloys in Spain.
• AQ TrafotekcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAQ Trafotek is a Finnish company specializing in dry type transformers for marine, offshore, and heavy industry applications. AP Global represents AQ Trafotek in Spain, distributing transformers ranging from 1 kVA low voltage to 12.5 MVA cast resin transformers with voltages up to 17.5 kV, built to IEC 60076-11 standards.
• HelmacabcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHelmacab is a Finnish/Chinese manufacturer that designs and produces cables for marine, telecommunications, industrial, flexible, offshore (SHF2), fiber optic, instrumentation, and fire-resistant applications. AP Global distributes Helmacab's halogen-free, corrosion-resistant marine cables in Spain, featuring minimal weight and size for efficient installation.
• Megalight SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMegalight Systems, based in Kaarina, Finland, designs and manufactures lighting systems for demanding workspaces. AP Global distributes Megalight's safety work lights, including low-voltage 24-42 VAC models designed for damp, confined, and conductive environments, serving shipyards, construction, aerospace, and process industries in Spain.
• SoybascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoybas is a Turkish steel company operating since 1961, producing ERW pipe profiles as a steel service center. AP Global distributes Soybas's products in Spain, including hot rolled, cold rolled, galvanized coils, sheet bundles, long products, profiles, angles, and bars.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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