Pipe Repair products offer a fast, safe way to seal splits, holes, and corroded sections instantly – often under full system pressure – avoiding the need for expensive and time-consuming network shutdowns.
Viking Johnson is a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of pipe couplings, flange adaptors, repair products and specialist jointing technologies for the water, wastewater, gas and industrial sectors. From new infrastructure projects to the maintenance and refurbishment of ageing networks, our products help customers connect, repair and manage critical pipeline systems with confidence.
Today, Viking Johnson combines its engineering heritage with advanced manufacturing, technical expertise and a customer-focused approach. As part of Crane Building Services & Utilities and Crane Co., a diversified industrial manufacturing company founded in 1855, we benefit from the strength of a global organisation while maintaining the specialist expertise and responsiveness that define our brand.
Global Infrastructure
Trusted Across Global Infrastructure Networks
For more than 90 years, Viking Johnson has been trusted by utilities, contractors, engineers and asset owners worldwide. Renowned for quality, reliability and innovation, our products simplify installation, minimise disruption and deliver long-term performance in demanding environments.
Our Range Includes:
Wide Tolerance – A range of couplings, reducing couplings and flange adaptors designed to accommodate plain ended pipe with differing outside diameters. One size covers a number of different pipe materials, making them ideal for repair and maintenance work reducing the need for a large stock holding.
Dedicated – Ideal for new lay pipe schemes, dedicated products, in sizes up to DN5000, offer a cost effective solution for connecting plain ended pipes or to flanged equipment.
PE & Barrier Pipe Solutions – A range of mechanical couplings and flange adaptors for all weather and site conditions providing a quick, easy way of joining or repairing PE pipe materials.
Pipe Repair – A range of repair clamps and under pressure tapping products, couplings and adaptors that are ideally suited for pipe repair or adding branch connections
Expansion Joints – Vital flexible connectors engineered to absorb these multi-directional movements and vibrations.
Suitable for a Range of Pipe Materials & Applications
Continuous product development
Engineering Innovation Since 1930
Engineering Innovation Since 1930
Innovation has been at the heart of Viking Johnson since the introduction of the original Johnson coupling. Over the decades, continuous product development has resulted in industry-recognised solutions such as MaxiFit, FlexLock, AquaGrip, MegaFit, UltraGrip and AquaFast.
Combining engineering expertise with a deep understanding of customer challenges, Viking Johnson continues to develop practical technologies that help keep essential services flowing safely and efficiently around the world.
1919
The Victory Pipe Joint Company was formed shortly after World War 1
1927
Company name was changed to Victaulic Company Ltd. Stewarts & Lloyds steel producers acquired 70% stake in the same year
1930
The original Johnson coupling is introduced by the Victaulic Company Ltd, establishing the foundations of the Viking Johnson brand.
1942
Manufacturing operations move to a purpose-built site in Hitchin, strengthening production capabilities.
1980s
Major expansion of the product range with the introduction of solutions including MaxiFit, FlexLock and EasiClamp.
1990s
Continued innovation with landmark products such as AquaGrip, HandiClamp, Juno and MegaFit.
2000s
Launch of industry-leading products including UltraGrip and AquaFast, expanding solutions for modern utility networks.
2003
Viking Johnson becomes part of Crane Ltd., further strengthening the business through access to global resources and expertise.
Significant investment in manufacturing and continued development of innovative products for global markets.
2020s
Launch of UltraGrip Amplified, further strengthening Viking Johnson’s portfolio of innovative restraint and jointing technologies for critical infrastructure networks worldwide.
2026
EasiFit Encapsulation Collar launched – An ideal under pressure repair solution for damaged pipelines
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