SFPI Heat Division: Launch of the New Strategic Business Unit with Barriquand

The industrial heat exchange sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the need to combine outstanding thermal performance, process decarbonization, and operational resilience.

Against this backdrop of rapid technological evolution, Cipriani PHE is proud to announce a major strategic milestone: the launch of a new business unit with Barriquand, integrated within the newly established SFPI Heat Division.

This partnership goes far beyond a commercial agreement. It represents a fully integrated industrial framework designed to redefine global standards in thermal engineering.

By combining the expertise of three industry leaders—Barriquand, Cipriani PHE, and Steriflow—the SFPI Heat Division is positioned as a global reference partner for the industrial, food, and pharmaceutical sectors, offering a unique portfolio of tailor-made thermal solutions.

The Foundation of the SFPI Heat Division: More Than 180 Years of Industrial Excellence

Large-scale manufacturing facilities require reliable partners capable of ensuring operational continuity, regulatory compliance, and long-term stability.

The SFPI Group's Heat Division is built upon more than 180 years of combined industrial expertise, a strong international presence, and corporate governance guided by solid ethical principles and environmental responsibility. Together, these three companies generate €60 million in annual revenue and employ 282 highly qualified professionals.

Our mission is clear: to support process optimization and energy efficiency across global markets through state-of-the-art thermal equipment, entirely designed and manufactured in Europe and backed by responsive, local, and personalized customer support.

The integration of complementary expertise within the group enables us to cover three highly synergistic areas:

• Gasketed plate heat exchangers – the core technology in which Cipriani PHE has developed outstanding expertise.
• Custom-engineered and patented thermal solutions for demanding industrial applications and difficult process fluids.
• Advanced industrial sterilization and pasteurization systems.

This combination of specialized competencies enables us to manage every stage of the thermal process, transforming engineering complexity into tangible competitive advantages for our customers.

The New Heat Exchanger Business Unit with Barriquand: An Unprecedented Technological Synergy

At the heart of this evolution lies the new business unit created with Barriquand. For process engineers and plant managers, this collaboration provides access to a fully integrated engineering ecosystem capable of addressing the most demanding thermal challenges—from extreme operating pressures to highly fouling and corrosive fluids.

The partnership brings together the proprietary strengths of each brand into a single value chain.

1. Advanced Engineering and Digital R&D

Cipriani PHE's digital research and development capabilities, combined with laboratory-validated thermal performance, merge with Barriquand's expertise in custom engineering.

The result is innovative thermal solutions fully compliant with the most demanding international standards and certifications.

2. An Expanded Technology Portfolio for the Most Demanding Applications

The new business unit delivers a complementary technology portfolio capable of addressing virtually every heat exchange requirement.

• Platular® Technology – Barriquand's patented hybrid welded plate heat exchangers, specifically designed for fouling fluids, high-solid-content media, and severe operating conditions where conventional gasketed solutions cannot be used.
• TTW® Helical Tube Technology – Tubular heat exchangers engineered to maximize fluid turbulence and optimize energy recovery, even in high-pressure and corrosive industrial environments.
• Gasketed and Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers – Cipriani PHE's high-efficiency solutions, offering exceptional thermal performance and outstanding configuration flexibility.

3. Integration with Steriflow Sterilization Systems

Completing the thermal process workflow, Steriflow contributes its expertise through advanced industrial autoclaves—including water cascade and air/steam systems—based on sophisticated mechanical designs that ensure precise sterilization and maximum energy recovery for the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Sustainability and Total Cost of Ownership: The Industrial Benefits of the SFPI Heat Division

Implementing the solutions developed by the new business unit has a direct impact on both Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and the carbon footprint of manufacturing facilities.

Maximizing heat transfer efficiency means reducing fuel consumption and, consequently, lowering long-term operating costs.

Advanced proprietary technologies, including the Platular® profile and TTW® helical tubes, significantly reduce fouling, extending continuous operating cycles while minimizing maintenance downtime.

Every solution developed by the business unit is also engineered to reduce indirect emissions and maximize heat recovery from industrial waste heat streams. This approach not only ensures compliance with European environmental regulations but also delivers a faster and measurable return on investment (ROI).

Discover Heat Exchanger Solutions for Your Plant

The new Heat Exchanger Business Unit provides a practical answer to the most complex thermal challenges faced by modern industry.

If you would like to learn how Cipriani PHE's technologies can help optimize your processes while reducing your plant's Total Cost of Ownership, our technical specialists are available to provide dedicated engineering support.

Contact us today to request a technical consultation or a customized assessment of your thermal process.

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