Introduction

Already for more than 25 years GEMACO is regarded as a reliable supplier of specialized piping material, offering solutions to a wide range of industries. Quality, flexibility an reliability always have been playing a central role in our success, leading to a loyal customer base and long term relationships with our suppliers.

Today we mainly focus on demanding industrial applications where urea and nitric acid grades, austenitic stainless steel and nickel alloys play a central role.

GEMACO is specialized in supplying piping material for corrosive applications and always aims to assist its clients in finding the most suitable grade.  The right choice of material ensures that the projected design life of your specific application is successfully reached without unnecessary downtime, resulting in production loss or increased maintenance.


Introduction

Already for more than 25 years GEMACO is regarded as a reliable supplier of specialized piping material, offering solutions to a wide range of industries. Quality, flexibility an reliability always have been playing a central role in our success, leading to a loyal customer base and long term relationships with our suppliers.

Today we mainly focus on demanding industrial applications where urea and nitric acid grades, austenitic stainless steel and nickel alloys play a central role.

GEMACO is specialized in supplying piping material for corrosive applications and always aims to assist its clients in finding the most suitable grade.  The right choice of material ensures that the projected design life of your specific application is successfully reached without unnecessary downtime, resulting in production loss or increased maintenance.

GEMACO SA, building 2

The right partner

  • Strategic stock of pipes, fittings, flanges, bars, plates and forged fittings in a variety of urea and nitric acid grades.

  • Solutions that fit your needs : fast-track deliveries for shutdowns, complete piping packages for bigger projects, tailor made products,…

  • In-house capabilities featuring testing, cutting, project management.

  • Experienced project management team guarantees an efficient follow-up of your order from production to delivery.

Company movie


Company History

Exclusive Partnership
Exclusive Partnership

Gemaco becomes the exclusive distributor and stockist of Tubacex Forged Bars in Urea and Nitric grades.

Rebranding
Rebranding

A complete rebranding of Gemaco has been achieved in order to reflect the new management’s mission and vision.

Project Management
Project Management

Creation of PMP team for the follow-up of very specific applications such as nuclear industry.

Capital increase
Capital increase

Capital increased to an amount of €574.000. Gemaco’s focus is to become a reliable long-term partner for both clients and suppliers.

Change of Management
Change of Management

Management buyout by two former employees (Martin Hardy & Muriel Merchiers) in partnership with public investor, Meusinvest.

Expansion stock items
Expansion stock items

From 2012 to 2014 the Urea grades and nitric acid grades stock reached up to €5M.

Quality Investment
Quality Investment

Investment in Quality: PMI testing, US testing,  Dye-penetrant, new software,…

Strategic Move
Strategic Move

Gemaco moved to a more specific market and started stocking urea and nitric acid grades.

Turnover Milestone
Turnover Milestone

Turnover reached €11M

Tangible investments
Tangible investments

±€ 750.000 invested between 2005-2017 in equipment and installations.

Capital Increase
Capital Increase

Due to the extension of its activities, Gemaco increased its capital to reach €124.000

moving to bigger location
moving to bigger location

Gemaco has bought premises in an industrial area located in Herstal. The building has 650m² office space, a 1600m²  warehouse and a total terrain of 11.500m².

legal entity change
legal entity change

1996 was a major year in Gemaco’s history as its legal entity changed from cooperative company to Ltd company to reach a capital of € 62.000

Foundation
Foundation

Gemaco foundation as cooperative company with a starting capital of  € 625,00. Main focus on serving shutdowns and emergencies.

Our Mission

We are passionate and fully committed in helping industries to find the most reliable material solutions for their demanding applications.

Our Vision

We want to be known as the most upstanding and reliable supplier of specialized piping material where customer focus, flexibility and reliability plays a major central role.

Our Values

  • Proactivity

  • Respect

  • Team Spirit

  • Honesty