Tavil

What Tavil does

Tavil (legal entity TAVIL-IND, SAU) is a privately held, fourth-generation family-owned Spanish industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1925 in the Garrotxa region of Catalonia and headquartered in Sant Jaume de Llierca, Spain. The company designs, develops and produces customized multiformat end-of-line automation systems, with two production plants totaling 102,000 m² and an installed base spanning the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia. Its core offering is the proprietary multiformat platform that enables automatic format changeovers in under four seconds, supporting up to 70 programmable recipes, throughput of up to 2,400 cartons/hour on cartoning lines and over 340 boxes/minute on high-speed installations such as the CEMOI FLEX 2 deployment.

The product portfolio spans seven solution families: (1) Multiformat Packing & Palletizing systems, (2) Complete Multiformat End-Line turnkey projects, (3) Multiline configurations for high-volume runs, (4) Multiformat Palletization with automatic pattern adjustment, (5) Autonomous Mobile Robots for in-plant pallet transfer, (6) Handling & Logistics systems with RFID/barcode traceability, and (7) Flexible Packaging via HFFS machines for stand-up pouches, gusseted pouches and flat bags. The hardware is wrapped in proprietary software including the Global Management System (GMS) for serialization, aggregation and MES integration, IoT-based OEE monitoring, Meslab for track-and-trace, and the Max Pallet pattern-optimization engine. A 25-plus-year co-development relationship with FANUC Europe underpins the robotics integration.

Tavil makes money primarily through project-based, direct enterprise sales of custom turnkey equipment (one-time capital sale plus installation, commissioning and qualification), supplemented by recurring 24/7 SAT technical-support contracts (managed services), preventive maintenance and spare parts. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers contact the commercial team directly via phone, email or web form, with pipeline generated through direct field sales and a heavy trade-show calendar across Interpack, PACK EXPO, IFFA, PPMA, FISPAL, FACHPACK, FOODPRO, CPHI, GULFOOD, CIBUS TEC and similar events. The primary customer vertical is Food & Beverage (meat, dairy, bakery, confectionery, frozen, sauces, fresh pasta), with secondary penetration in Pharma, Coatings & Chemicals and other consumer-goods sectors; named enterprise customers include Nestlé, Danone, Unilever, Lindt, Grifols, Abbott, B. Braun, INDITEX, Amazon, Danish Crown, Tönnies, Lactalis, Campofrio, El Pozo, Thai Union, Pilgrim's, Swizzels, CEMOI Group, Piller's, Il Pastaio di Brescia, CIEMME Alimentari, France Salaisons Maison Colombo, Le&Co, Kayalar Kimya and Thomas Foods.

Name

Tavil

Legal name

TAVIL-IND, SAU

Website

https://tavil.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Tavil is a fourth-generation family-owned Spanish industrial machinery manufacturer (founded 1925) that designs, builds and installs custom multiformat end-of-line automation systems for case packing, palletizing, flexible packaging and intralogistics, serving enterprise customers across food, pharma, coatings and consumer-goods sectors globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Automation Equipment

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Palletizing & Depalletizing Systems (IMAHAOAC), Cartoning, Case Packing & Tray Loading Machines (IMALAOAE), Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK), Wrapping & Bundling Equipment (Shrink/Stretch) (IMAHAOAD)

Keywords

• End-of-line packaging automation
• Multiformat case packing
• Robotic palletizing systems
• Industrial palletizing machinery
• HFFS packaging equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Sant Pere De Ribes

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Industrial Machinery and Equipment Sales: TAVIL designs, manufactures, and installs custom multiformat automatic case packing, palletizing, and handling systems. Revenue is generated through project-based sales of complete turnkey solutions including equipment, installation, commissioning, and ongoing technical support (SAT).
2. Technical Support and After-Sales Service (SAT): 24/7 technical assistance service with multi-platform 4.0 technology, remote support, spare parts management, and preventive maintenance. Contracts available in 25 languages.
3. Spare Parts and Replacements: Fast and efficient ordering process for spare parts and replacements, providing quick and reliable response to minimize customer downtime.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tavil designs, manufactures, and installs custom multiformat automatic end-of-line systems for case packing, cartoning, palletizing, flexible packaging (HFFS), material handling, and pallet transfer (including AMRs). Each project is engineered to client specifications with proprietary software (GMS, IoT Monitoring, Meslab, Max Pallet) for traceability, production control, and OEE-based real-time monitoring, and is supported globally by a 24/7 technical service (SAT) and spare parts operation.

Product overview

TAVIL is a leader in automated multiformat end-of-line solutions for case packing, palletizing, and handling, operating since 1925. The company's core offering is its multiformato (multi-format) technology platform, which enables automatic format changes in less than 4 seconds, allowing a single installation to handle multiple packaging formats. The product portfolio includes: (1) Multiformat Packing & Palletizing - automated case packing and palletizing with sub-4-second format changes; (2) Complete Multiformat End-Line Projects - turnkey solutions covering the entire process; (3) Multiline configurations for high-volume production; (4) Multiformat Palletization with automatic pattern adjustment; (5) Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) for pallet transfer; (6) Handling & Logistics systems with RFID-based traceability; (7) Flexible Packaging (HFFS machines) for pouches and bags; and (8) Digital solutions including GMS (Global Management System), IoT monitoring, and Meslab for traceability. The company serves industrial sectors including Food, Pharma, Coating, and Others, with global presence across America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Complete Multiformat End-Line Projects Turnkey custom-engineered end-of-line automation projects covering the full process from primary packaging to final palletizing for enterprise manufacturers.
• Multiformat Packing & Palletizing Automated case packing and palletizing systems with sub-4-second automatic format changeover, enabling a single installation to handle multiple box formats and product types.
• Multiformat Packing & Palletizing Multiline Multi-line packing and palletizing configuration for simultaneous handling of different products and formats in high-volume production environments.
• Multiformat Palletization Automated palletizing systems with automatic adjustment of pallet patterns, managing boxes, trays, cans, bales, sacks, and drums.
• Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) for Pallet Transfer Autonomous mobile robots for automated pallet transfer within production facilities, integrated with Tavil's handling and logistics offering.
• Handling & Logistics Multiformat automatic transport systems for products, boxes, pallets, and finished pallets, including automated stacker cranes, conveyors, and RFID-based traceability.
• Flexible Packaging (HFFS Machines) HFFS (Horizontal Form, Fill, and Seal) machines for flexible packaging including flat bags, stand-up pouches, and gusseted pouches, handling powders, liquids, creams, granules, and solids.
• HFFS H220 Machine Mid-range HFFS (Horizontal Form Fill Seal) machine in Tavil's Stand Up Series, with integrated ultrasonic sealing for pharmaceutical and nutritional applications.
• Automatic Cartoning Machine Automatic cartoning machines with sub-4-second format changeover, combining artificial vision and servo control, capable of up to 2,400 cartons per hour.
• Global Management System (GMS) Proprietary integrated software solution managing traceability, production control, labeling, serialization, aggregation, GMP camera integration, and Level A MES communication.
• IoT Monitoring System Industrial IoT solution for real-time performance tracking and productivity analysis based on OEE standards, with automatic facility status identification.
• Meslab (Track & Trace) Multi-functional software for labeling and managing traceability of products, boxes and pallets throughout production, packaging, palletizing, and shipping processes.
• Max Pallet Palletizing Software Palletizing software that edits all pallet pattern parameters and automatically selects optimal patterns based on quantity, stability, and frequency.
• SAT (Technical Support Service) 24/7 multilingual technical support service with Industry 4.0 multi-platform capabilities, remote support, and spare parts management for preventive maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Format changeover time reduced to under 4 seconds
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers28 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FANUC EuropecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2025TAVIL has worked with FANUC Europe for over 25 years, combining FANUC technology with TAVIL's multi-format applications for maximum efficiency, precision, and safety in packaging and palletizing processes. FANUC has featured TAVIL solutions in their LinkedIn content, demonstrating a strong collaborative relationship.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CAMA Group: Italian supplier of secondary packaging machinery including case packers, cartoners, and robotic end-of-line solutions, particularly strong in food, pet food, and personal care. Closely comparable in geography, customer base, and product category to TAVIL.
• Ishida Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of multihead weighers, case packers, and end-of-line systems with strong multiformat changeover technology, serving food and snack markets globally. Direct competitor in flexible, format-changing packaging lines for food processors.
• Schubert Group: German manufacturer of top-loading packaging machines (TLM) for food, cosmetics, and pharma, with strong focus on flexible, format-changing automation. Highly comparable to TAVIL's multiformat end-of-line approach, targeting similar customers with modular robotic systems.
• ADCO Manufacturing: US-based manufacturer of cartoning, case packing, and end-of-line packaging machinery for food, beverage, and personal care. Comparable in product category and customer segment, particularly for mid-speed case packing and cartoning applications.
• Rovema GmbH: German manufacturer of vertical and horizontal form-fill-seal machines plus end-of-line packaging equipment, serving food and consumer goods. Comparable in product scope (F/F/S + end-of-line) and target verticals, though with greater emphasis on primary packaging.

Broad incumbents

• ProMach: US-based packaging machinery leader offering case packing, palletizing, cartoning, and end-of-line integration across food, beverage, pharma, and consumer goods. Comparable in product breadth and customer overlap, with much larger North American footprint.
• Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): Major German packaging machinery manufacturer serving food, pharma, and confectionery with processing, filling, and end-of-line equipment. Comparable in serving similar end markets with complete-line solutions, though at a much larger scale.
• Krones AG: German-based global leader in packaging and bottling machinery, with a broad portfolio spanning filling, labeling, palletizing, and end-of-line solutions. Directly comparable to TAVIL in case packing and palletizing but operates at significantly greater scale and breadth across beverage, food, and pharma.
• Sidel Group: Part of Tetra Laval, Sidel provides packaging solutions for beverages, food, and home/personal care, including palletizing and end-of-line equipment. Comparable in serving large FMCG accounts with complete packaging lines, though stronger in PET and beverage.
• BW Packaging (Barry-Wehmiller): Division of Barry-Wehmiller Companies offering packaging machinery including cartoning, case packing, and palletizing under multiple brands (Paxiom, Cetec, etc.). Comparable in product category and customer base, with broader portfolio across multiple brand entities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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