Understanding the unique requirements and challenges of each industry
For over 30 years, GEMACO has been recognized as a trusted supplier of specialized piping materials, providing tailored solutions to a wide range of industries. Our commitment to quality, flexibility, and reliability has always been at the core of our success, fostering long-term partnerships with both customers and suppliers.
Today, our focus lies on demanding industrial applications where urea and nitric acid grades, austenitic stainless steels, and nickel alloys play a crucial role.Gemaco is the largest European stockholder of these specialised grades.
GEMACO is dedicated to supplying piping materials for corrosive environments and supporting clients in selecting the most suitable material grade. Choosing the right material ensures that the intended design life of your installation is achieved — minimizing downtime, avoiding production losses, and reducing maintenance costs.
The right partner
- A strategic stock of pipes, fittings, flanges, bars, plates, and forged fittings in a wide range of urea and nitric acid grades.
- Solutions that fit your needs — from fast-track deliveries for shutdowns to complete piping packages for large-scale projects and tailor-made products.
- In-house capabilities include testing, cutting, and project management.
- Our experienced project management team ensures efficient follow-up of your order from production through to delivery.
Company History
Strengthening our expertise in the nuclear market
Appointment of a new experienced board member, strengthening our expertise in the nuclear market in which we were already active (implementation of the 19443 standard, team reinforcement, and increased visibility).
Expansion stock UNS S32906 material
Build-up of Gemaco’s stock of UNS S32906 material in order to remain the number one stockholder for the fertilizer market.
Exclusive Partnership
Gemaco becomes the exclusive distributor and stockist of Tubacex Forged Bars in Urea and Nitric grades.
Flexibility to keep serving you
The Covid-19 experience demonstrated that Gemaco has an exceptional, flexible, and cohesive team. Thanks to this organization, we were able to operate in split teams and ensure uninterrupted service and continuous support for our clients and partners.
Project Management
Creation of PMP team for the follow-up of very specific applications such as nuclear industry.
Rebranding
A complete rebranding of Gemaco has been achieved in order to reflect the new management's mission and vision.
Change of Management
Management buyout by two former employees (Martin Hardy & Muriel Merchiers) in partnership with public investor, Meusinvest.
Strategic Move
Gemaco moved to a more specific market and started stocking urea and nitric acid grades.
Quality Investment
Investment in Quality: PMI testing, US testing, Dye-penetrant, new software,…
Tangible investments
±€ 750.000 invested between 2005-2017 in equipment and installations.
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
It 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
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 to helping industries find the most reliable material solutions for their demanding applications.
Our Vision
We strive to be recognized as the most reliable and trusted supplier of specialized piping materials, where customer focus, flexibility, and reliability play a central role.