Algotex

What Algotex does

Algotex (legally Advanced Techne Srl) is an Italian manufacturer of digital printing plotters serving the apparel, automotive seating, and furniture upholstery industries. Founded in 1983 by Raimondo Cattabriga and his son Matteo, the company pioneered the introduction of raster technology (replacing vector technology) into textile printing in 1988 and was the first globally to combine raster writing with inkjet printing, displacing legacy pen-plotters. The product portfolio is organized into two lines: HP-compatible plotters (CHX at speeds up to 195 m²/h, and the print-and-cut ProjetCut) and XAAR industrial plotters (WIND JET, WAVE JET at speeds up to 210 m²/h, and XSTREAM JET), supplemented by the MARKER SYSTEM (Jumbo Roll, Roll-Up, Roll-Collector), proprietary ALGO-HP SPECIAL INK and ALGOINK 20/85 inks, and the ALGOTEX PAPER CONE TF. Patented Free Paper Advancement and Motorized Paper Tension Systems underpin the engineering platform.

Name

Algotex

Legal name

Advanced Techne Srl

Website

https://algotex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Algotex (Advanced Techne Srl), founded 1983 in Bologna, Italy, manufactures digital inkjet printing plotters — under HP and XAAR product lines — for the apparel, automotive seating, and furniture upholstery industries, selling through exclusive global dealers and a North American office.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Printing Equipment

NAICS

Printing Ink Manufacturing (325910)

akta.pro primary industry

Large Format & Wide Format Printers (Plotters) (HDACAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Inkjet Printers (HDACAEAA)

Keywords

• Digital printing plotters
• Textile printing systems
• Industrial plotter equipment
• Apparel manufacturing equipment
• Automotive upholstery printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Crespellano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plotters (HP and XAAR product lines): Sale of digital printing plotters manufactured in Italy, including HP-compatible plotters (CHX, PROJETCUT) and XAAR-based industrial plotters (WIND JET, WAVE JET, XSTREAM JET). Products are designed and manufactured in Italy and guaranteed for life.
2. Accessories and Consumables: Sale of accessories including MARKER SYSTEM (Jumbo Roll, Roll-Up, Roll-Collector), inks (ALGO-HP SPECIAL INK, ALGOINK 20–ALGOINK 85), and paper cones (ALGOTEX PAPER CONE TF). These provide recurring revenue through consumables and replacement parts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Algotex designs, manufactures, and supports digital printing plotters that use raster inkjet technology to print patterns and markers for the apparel, automotive seating and furniture upholstery industries. Its product range includes HP-compatible plotters (CHX, PROJETCUT), XAAR-based industrial plotters (WIND JET, WAVE JET, XSTREAM JET), and a line of accessories and consumables (MARKER SYSTEM, ALGO-HP SPECIAL INK, ALGOINK 20/85, ALGOTEX PAPER CONE TF). All products are manufactured in Italy, carry a lifetime guarantee, and are supported 24/7 through a global exclusive dealer network.

Product overview

Algotex is a manufacturer of digital printing plotters serving the apparel, automotive, and furniture industries. The product portfolio is organized into two main plotter lines: HP Plotters (featuring CHX and PROJETCUT models using HP-compatible technology) and XAAR Plotters (featuring WIND & WAVE JET and XSTREAM JET with XAAR industrial printing heads). A complementary Accessories & Consumables line includes the MARKER SYSTEM (Jumbo Roll, Roll-Up, Roll-Collector), ALGO-HP SPECIAL INK, ALGOINK ink formulations, and ALGOTEX PAPER CONE TF. All products are designed and manufactured in Italy with lifetime guarantees and 24/7 global support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CHX Plotter HP-compatible digital printing plotter positioned as the fastest HP plotter on the market, featuring integrated display for management and real-time diagnostics, free paper feed system, maximum fluidity and quietness, unprecedented printing speed (up to 195 m²/h), and less than 100W power consumption. Available in CHX 18 (183 cm printing width) and CHX 22 (222 cm printing width) models. Targeted at industrial customers in apparel, automotive and furniture.
• PROJETCUT Cutter Plotter Multifunction plotter combining ink jet printing and tangential blade cutting in a single compact 2-in-1 design, capable of cutting cardstock up to 250 g/m². Available in ProJetCut 160 (165 cm height) and ProJetCut 180 (185 cm height) models with futuristic styling. Targeted at apparel pattern and furniture/Upholstery applications needing both printed and cut outputs.
• WIND & WAVE JET Industrial Plotters Top-of-the-line industrial plotters featuring XAAR printing heads with 2 or 4 head options, designed for sophisticated customers with high production levels. WIND JET reaches speeds of 95–110 m²/h while WAVE JET delivers higher speeds of 175–210 m²/h. Both support paper weights up to 40 kg and widths of 180/205/238 cm, with a double rear tube for improved productivity. Targeted at high-volume apparel, automotive and furniture manufacturers.
• XSTREAM JET Industrial Plotter XAAR-based industrial plotter designed for sophisticated high-production customers, part of the Industrial Line alongside WIND & WAVE JET. Targeted at high-volume apparel, automotive and furniture manufacturers needing industrial-grade throughput.
• MARKER SYSTEM Accessory system consisting of Jumbo Roll (mechanical support for paper rolls up to 200kg), Roll-Up (system for organizing print files and on-demand cutting of printed paper rolls), and Roll-Collector (smart storage for newly cut rolls). First made printing process fully industrialized. Targeted at apparel manufacturers and CAD solution users.
• ALGO-HP SPECIAL INK Special ink formulation designed for HP-compatible Algotex plotters (CHX, PROJETCUT). Targeted at customers operating Algotex HP plotter lines requiring matched consumables.
• ALGOINK 20 – ALGOINK 85 Ink product line for XAAR-based plotters (WIND JET, WAVE JET, XSTREAM JET), available in ALGOINK 20 and ALGOINK 85 formulations. Targeted at industrial customers operating Algotex XAAR plotter lines.
• ALGOTEX PAPER CONE TF Lightweight, easy-to-use paper cone accessory requiring no force or tools to operate; fits all Algotex plotters as a replacement for standard metal cones. Targeted at apparel, automotive and furniture customers using Algotex plotters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Major advantages in terms of time reduction and error reduction compared to pen printing standards used by competitors
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cocchi TechnologiescoreOthers · 1 January 2011In 2011, ALGOTEX became part of Cocchi Technologies (formerly Aretè Cocchi Technology Group), an industrial technology group focused on technological innovation and growth serving key sectors for sustainable development. Cocchi Technologies consists of 14 brands, 15 operating companies, 10 plants in 6 countries (Italy, Germany, France, U.S., China, Switzerland), business activities in more than 100 markets and more than 900 people from over 30 nationalities. Cocchi Technologies operates manufacturing in Italy, Germany, France, Switzerland, Mexico, USA and China, with commercial and technical centers in more than 12 countries and sales in over 100 countries. The group aims to grow U.S. revenue to $50 million from its new Franklin Park, Illinois headquarters, with current global turnover exceeding $270 million.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Roland DG: Roland DG manufactures wide-format inkjet printers and cutting plotters used across textile, signage, and industrial applications. It is the closest direct peer to Algotex in terms of product format (inkjet plotters/cutters), target customers (apparel and industrial), and distribution through dealer networks.
• Mimaki Engineering: Mimaki produces industrial inkjet printers and cutting plotters widely used in textile, apparel, and graphics production. It competes directly with Algotex in digital printing plotters for fashion and industrial prototyping.
• Mutoh: Mutoh manufactures large-format inkjet printers including industrial plotters for textile and CAD applications. Its product portfolio and target verticals (apparel/industrial printing) overlap closely with Algotex's.
• Lectra: Lectra provides CAD/CAM and digital cutting solutions for fashion, automotive, and furniture industries—the same three verticals Algotex serves. Although focused more on cutting than printing, both companies compete for the same industrial customers' prototyping and production budgets.
• Gerber Technology: Gerber Technology offers CAD/CAM and digital printing/cutting systems for apparel, automotive, and industrial fabrics. It targets the same customer workflows and verticals as Algotex, with overlapping capabilities in pattern printing.
• Graphtec: Graphtec manufactures cutting plotters and large-format printers for apparel, automotive, and industrial use cases. Its cutting plotter range competes with Algotex's PROJETCUT and similar print-and-cut solutions.
• Summa: Summa produces cutting plotters and print-and-cut systems used in apparel, signage, and industrial production. Its product positioning in flatbed cutting and finishing overlaps with Algotex's plotter-plus-cutter offerings.
• Zünd: Zünd manufactures digital cutting systems for industrial applications including textiles, composites, and upholstery. While more focused on cutting than printing, Zünd competes for the same furniture, automotive, and apparel industrial customers as Algotex.

Broad incumbents

• HP (Hewlett-Packard): HP is both a technology partner to Algotex (HP-compatible plotter platform) and a broad incumbent with the DesignJet large-format plotter line. HP competes at the high end with its own plotters while also enabling Algotex's CHX and PROJETCUT products.

Others

• Xaar: Xaar is a printhead manufacturer whose industrial inkjet heads power Algotex's WIND JET, WAVE JET, and XSTREAM JET product lines. As a key enabling supplier, Xaar's technology choices directly shape Algotex's industrial plotter roadmap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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