What Matec Industries does

Matec Industries S.r.l. is a privately held Italian industrial OEM headquartered in Massa, with a production facility in Mulazzo and a legal office in Milan. The company designs and manufactures filter presses, wastewater treatment systems, and aggregate washing and classification equipment for industrial customers in mining, aggregates and construction/demolition, stone processing (marble and granite), and chemical and food industries. Its product portfolio spans six named filter press lines (Filtropressa Aquae, Ignis, Terrae, Magnum, Megalith, and Twin Frecciarossa), decanters and thickeners, flocculant preparation and sludge homogenization equipment (BIFLOC, BIFANG), aggregate washing and classification systems (AGGRETEC, SCREENTEC, SANDTEC, SCRUBTEC, ATTRITEC, BUCTEC), and a special-project mobile tier (CUBE, MARBOLINE, KOMPACT & BIG BAG). Proprietary technologies include HPT and TT2 Fast for filter press performance and cycle time, plus the M.A.R.A remote assistance system for technical support.

The business operates a consultative, enterprise field-sales model with customized, quote-based pricing and a 12-month warranty on equipment. Revenue is generated through one-time capital equipment sales plus an aftermarket services stream covering spare parts, on-site technical interventions, and remote support. Distribution is direct through 7 regional branch offices (Matec America, Brasil, Pacific, UK, South Africa, Asia, Turkey) and supported by sister company Alfa Pompe, which supplies submersible, vertical, horizontal hydrocyclone, and centrifugal pumps bundled into Matec's integrated pump-plus-filter-press solutions. Marketing combines a multilingual website (8 languages), active social media presence (LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube/Matec TV), downloadable technical catalogues, and participation in major industry trade shows (Hillhead, Conexpo Con/Agg, Ecomondo). The company describes itself as a global leader in filtration and wastewater treatment, though no revenue, headcount, or financial metrics are publicly disclosed.

Name

Matec Industries

Legal name

Matec Industries S.r.l.

Website

https://matecindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Matec Industries S.r.l. is a privately held Italian OEM that designs and manufactures filter presses, wastewater treatment systems, and aggregate washing/classification equipment for enterprise customers in mining, aggregates, stone processing, and chemical/food industries, selling globally through 7 regional branch offices and sister company Alfa Pompe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Filtration & Wastewater Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes) (IMAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Water Systems & Treatment (Pumps/Boilers/Water Heaters/Filtration) (IMAIABAK)

Keywords

• Industrial filter presses
• Wastewater treatment systems
• Sludge dewatering equipment
• Aggregate washing classification
• Industrial water filtration

Headquarters

HQ city

Massa

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 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. Industrial Equipment Sales: Sale of filter presses, wastewater treatment plants, and industrial pumping systems. Products are customized to customer specifications and include 12-month warranty. The equipment is designed for industrial applications in mining, aggregates, stone processing, and chemical/food industries.
2. Aftermarket Services: Technical support, after-sales assistance, spare parts supply, and maintenance services. Includes remote assistance via M.A.R.A system, spare parts delivery, and on-site specialized technical interventions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Matec Industries designs, manufactures, and services industrial filter presses, wastewater treatment plants, and aggregate washing/classification equipment used for solid-liquid separation, sludge dewatering, and water purification. The portfolio covers filter presses (Aquae, Ignis, Terrae, Magnum, Megalith, Twin Frecciarossa lines), decanters/thickeners, flocculant and sludge homogenization stations, aggregate washing units, and mobile/skid-mounted treatment plants. Sister company Alfa Pompe supplies complementary industrial pumps, enabling integrated solutions for mining, aggregate, stone, and chemical/food industries.

Product overview

Matec Industries is a global leader in industrial filtration and water treatment solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of filter presses, wastewater treatment systems, and aggregate washing/classification equipment. The product portfolio centers on four main categories: (1) Filter Presses including Aquae, Ignis, Terrae, Magnum, Megalith, and Twin Frecciarossa models for sludge dewatering across various industrial applications; (2) Wastewater Treatment equipment comprising Vertical and Horizontal Decanters/Thickeners, High Rate Thickeners, BIFLOC flocculant preparation stations, and BIFANG sludge homogenization tanks; (3) Washing and Classification systems including AGGRETEC semi-mobile plants, SCREENTEC vibrating screens, SANDTEC hydrocyclone sand recovery, SCRUBTEC heavy scrubbing, ATTRITEC attrition cells, and BUCTEC sand recovery units; and (4) Special Project mobile solutions like CUBE, MARBOLINE, and KOMPACT/BIG BAG systems. Supported by sister company Alfa Pompe for industrial pump solutions. The company emphasizes advanced automation, 12-month warranties, and exclusive technologies like HPT and TT2 Fast.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FILTROPRESSA AQUAE: Filter press product line for water treatment applications
• FILTROPRESSA IGNIS
• FILTROPRESSA TERRAE
• FILTROPRESSA MAGNUM
• FILTROPRESSA MEGALITH
• FILTROPRESSA TWIN FRECCIAROSSA
• M.A.R.A
• HPT
• TT2 Fast
• CUBE
• KOMPACT & BIG BAG
• MARBOLINE
• Alfa Pompe
• BIFLOC
• BIFANG

Products and services

• Industrial Filter Presses

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Alfa PompecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlfa Pompe is a sister company of Matec Industries providing a wide range of industrial pumps including submersible, vertical, horizontal hydrocyclone pumps and centrifugal pumps for filter presses and wastewater treatment applications. This partnership ensures integrated pump solutions for Matec's filtration and water treatment systems.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Diemme Filtration: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of filter presses and solid-liquid separation equipment serving ceramics, mining, and aggregates — directly overlapping with Matec's core product line and target verticals.
• Pieralisi: Italian manufacturer of industrial filtration and separation equipment, including filter presses, decanters, and pumps. Strong overlap with Matec's product portfolio and customer base in industrial water treatment and food processing.
• BHS Filtration: Specializes in filter press and pressure filtration technology for industrial process and wastewater applications, competing head-to-head with Matec in sludge dewatering and solid-liquid separation.

Broad incumbents

• Andritz: Global industrial group with a large separation division supplying filter presses, centrifuges, and wastewater treatment systems to mining, chemical, and food industries — broader portfolio but overlapping technology and customers.
• Metso: Major process equipment supplier to mining and aggregates, offering washing, classification, and dewatering solutions including filter presses and pumps — competing with Matec in core mining and aggregate verticals.
• FLSmidth: Global mining and minerals processing equipment supplier covering filtration, thickening, and material handling — broad incumbent competing against Matec in mining and aggregates wastewater applications.
• McLanahan: Supplies washing, classification, and dewatering equipment for aggregates, mining, and industrial minerals — overlapping with Matec's AGGRETEC, SCREENTEC, SANDTEC, and filter press products.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water treatment solutions provider offering mobile and modular treatment systems, industrial wastewater treatment, and aftermarket services — competing with Matec especially in chemical, food, and mobile solution segments.
• Evoqua Water Technologies: Provides industrial water and wastewater treatment systems and services across multiple verticals; competes with Matec in mobile and modular treatment plants and aftermarket service.

Regional players

• Terex Washing Systems: Specializes in aggregate washing and classification equipment across Europe and North America — competes with Matec's aggregate washing product line (AGGRETEC, SCRUBTEC, SANDTEC) but is more regionally concentrated.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/Matecitalia
• Facebookfacebook.com/matecindustries
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/matecindustries
• Instagraminstagram.com/matec_industries

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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