Soteco
Soteco International is an Italian precision manufacturer founded in 1998 that produces OEM-compatible spare parts (separators, plate heat exchangers, freshwater distillers, pumps, filters) and refurbishment services for the global marine and power generation industries, distributed from warehouses in Italy and Singapore.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersCervesina, Italy
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Soteco does
Soteco International S.r.l. is an Italian-headquartered, privately held precision manufacturer founded in 1998 in Genoa, Italy, specializing in OEM-compatible spare parts and refurbishment services for the international marine and power generation industries. The company produces components across five core product lines — separation systems (oil purifiers compatible with Alfa Laval, GEA Westfalia, and MKK Mitsubishi), plate heat exchangers (plates, gaskets, and brazed units across multiple OEM brands), freshwater distillers, volumetric screw pumps, and automatic/manual filters — manufactured at its Italian production facility in Ceranesi, Genoa. Soteco also offers complementary services including shipboard technical assistance, refurbishment of separator bowls and complete machines, logistics via automated vertical warehouses, the Soteco Academy training program, and the Soteco Seal of Quality branded certification.
The company operates a global enterprise field-sales model supported by direct sales branches in Italy and Singapore, complemented by a worldwide network of sales channels and agents. Pricing is quote-based on custom requirements with multi-year contracts, and customers access technical support through multilingual teams and dedicated customer/agent portals. End markets are commercial maritime operators and power plant operators across Europe, Americas, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications issued by DNV, and in May 2022 unified its three legacy brands (Soteco, Comtech, Technoservice) under the Soteco International identity. As of July 2026, Soteco has announced a merger with Lupi S.r.l. to operate under the Soteco International name, positioning the combined entity for greater scale and product diversification.
Soteco firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Soteco
- Legal name
- Soteco International S.r.l.
- Website
- https://sotecointernational.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Soteco International is an Italian precision manufacturer founded in 1998 that produces OEM-compatible spare parts (separators, plate heat exchangers, freshwater distillers, pumps, filters) and refurbishment services for the global marine and power generation industries, distributed from warehouses in Italy and Singapore.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Soteco industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Marine and Industrial Spare Parts Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)
- SIC
- Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Fabrication & Prefab Modules for Repair (Spools, Steel/Aluminum Sections) (IMAJAFAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Pipes, Valves & Fittings (Marine Piping Systems) (IMAJAKAH)
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Where Soteco is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cervesina
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Soteco business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Spare Parts Sales: Manufacturing and distribution of high-quality spare parts for oil purifiers, plate heat exchangers, freshwater distillers, screw pumps, and filters. Parts are compatible with major brands including Alfa Laval, GEA Westfalia, and MKK Mitsubishi.
- Technical Services and Refurbishment: Shipboard assistance, power plant requirements, routine and extraordinary maintenance on purifiers and plate heat exchangers. Includes refurbishment of bowls and complete machines.
- Equipment Refurbishment: Supply of fully rebuilt separators, separator bowls, and auxiliary equipment for separator automation.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Request Quotation - Custom pricing based on customer requirements |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Soteco product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Soteco International manufactures and supplies precision spare parts and refurbishment services for marine and power plant equipment, including oil purifiers/separators, plate heat exchangers, freshwater distillers, screw pumps, and filters. Parts are designed to be compatible with major OEM brands such as Alfa Laval, GEA Westfalia, and MKK Mitsubishi. The company complements its manufacturing with global technical support, shipboard and onsite assistance, routine and extraordinary maintenance, and professional training through Soteco Academy.
Product overview
Soteco International is a marine and power industry spare parts company that manufactures and distributes precision components across five core product lines: Separation Systems (oil purifiers compatible with Alfa Laval, GEA Westfalia, and MKK Mitsubishi), Plate Heat Exchangers (plates, gaskets, and brazed heaters for multiple brands), Freshwater Distillers (for Nirex and Aqua models), Pumps (IMO series screw pumps), and Filters (Moatti and Bollfilter). These products are supported by complementary service offerings including Service and Refurbished Units for maintenance and repairs, Soteco Academy for professional training, Logistics for global supply chain management, and Production for custom manufacturing. The company operates from Italy (Ceranesi, Genoa) and Singapore with a worldwide network of sales channels.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Separation Systems Manufacturing and supply of spare parts for oil purifiers and separators, including Alfa Laval, GEA Westfalia, and MKK Mitsubishi compatible parts, along with refurbishment services for bowls and complete machines, for marine and power plant operators.
- Plate Heat Exchangers
- Freshwater Distillers Spare parts for freshwater generators/evaporators compatible with Nirex and Aqua models from Alfa Laval, and Sondex SFD series, for marine and power plant operators.
- Pumps Volumetric screw pumps for fuel and lubricating oil systems in ships and power plants, supporting IMO series mechanically sealed and magnetic drive pumps, with maintenance kits and complete pump replacements.
- Filters Automatic and manual filters for fuel separation and conditioning processes, supporting Moatti and Bollfilter brands with filter elements, filter candles, and other components.
- Service and Refurbished Units Global technical support including shipboard assistance, power plant requirements, routine and extraordinary maintenance on purifiers and plate heat exchangers, inspections, and remote assistance, plus supply of fully rebuilt separators, separator bowls, and auxiliary equipment.
- Soteco Academy Professional training services for operation and maintenance of shipboard and power plant equipment, offering IRL (In Real Life) training including practical onboard sessions, classroom training, and educational video clips.
- Logistics Global logistics service with strategically positioned warehouses in Italy and Singapore, featuring vertical warehouses with automated systems for efficient storage and picking operations.
Quantifiable outcome
- Fast deliveries from warehouses in Italy and Singapore minimizing customer downtime
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Soteco
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Soteco technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Soteco partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- OgyrecoreOgyre is a certified B Corp committed to protecting oceans through the 'Fishing for Litter' initiative. Soteco partnered with Ogyre for marine litter collection, initially committing to remove 3,000 kg over 3 years in Italy, Indonesia, and Brazil. Partnership has expanded to include ocean-bound waste with updated target of 2,000 kg annually for 2026-2027 and total 5,000 kg over 3 years. Soteco also participates in beach cleanup activities like the Recco event in October 2025.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Soteco competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Alfa Laval: Swedish multinational OEM that manufactures original marine separators and heat exchangers; Soteco competes by offering precision-compatible aftermarket parts at lower prices for Alfa Laval's installed base.
- GEA Westfalia: German OEM manufacturer of marine separators; Soteco produces compatible spare parts for the GEA Westfalia installed base across the international marine industry.
- Mitsubishi Kakoki Kaisha (MKK): Japanese OEM manufacturer of marine separators and oil purifiers; Soteco manufactures compatible parts for MKK equipment deployed across Asian and global shipping fleets.
- Kelvion: German plate heat exchanger manufacturer (formerly GEA Heat Exchangers); Soteco produces compatible plates and gaskets for Kelvion heat exchangers used in marine applications.
- Sondex (Danfoss): Plate heat exchanger manufacturer (now part of Danfoss); Soteco manufactures compatible plate heat exchanger parts and brazed heat exchangers for Sondex units installed on ships.
- Tranter: Plate heat exchanger manufacturer with strong marine installed base; Soteco produces compatible plates, gaskets, and refurbishment services for Tranter units.
- APV (SPX): Heat exchanger manufacturer (part of SPX Flow); Soteco manufactures compatible plate heat exchanger components for APV units deployed across marine and power applications.
- Boll & Kirch Filterbau: German manufacturer of industrial and marine filters including the Bollfilter brand; Soteco produces compatible filter elements, filter candles, and components for Bollfilter installations.
Broad incumbents
- Wärtsilä: Finnish broad marine systems OEM offering engines, propulsion, and integrated ship systems including separation equipment; Soteco competes in the aftermarket servicing of comparable installed equipment.
- MAN Energy Solutions: German broad marine power systems OEM (engines, turbines, compressors); provides overlapping capabilities to Soteco's marine and power plant customer base.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Soteco compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Soteco financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Soteco leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Soteco subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Soteco funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Soteco M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Soteco
What does Soteco do?
Soteco International manufactures and supplies precision spare parts and refurbishment services for marine and power plant equipment, including oil purifiers/separators, plate heat exchangers, freshwater distillers, screw pumps, and filters. Parts are designed to be compatible with major OEM brands such as Alfa Laval, GEA Westfalia, and MKK Mitsubishi. The company complements its manufacturing with global technical support, shipboard and onsite assistance, routine and extraordinary maintenance, and professional training through Soteco Academy.
Is Soteco a public or private company?
Soteco is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Soteco founded?
Soteco was founded in 1998. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Soteco based?
Soteco is headquartered in Cervesina, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Soteco make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Spare Parts Sales are the primary driver. The others are technical Services and Refurbishment and equipment Refurbishment.
Who are Soteco's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Alfa Laval, GEA Westfalia, Mitsubishi Kakoki Kaisha (MKK), Kelvion, Sondex (Danfoss), Tranter, APV (SPX) and Boll & Kirch Filterbau. Broad incumbents are Wärtsilä and MAN Energy Solutions.
Does Soteco have an API?
No public API is recorded for Soteco.
What industry is Soteco in?
Soteco's product category is Marine and Industrial Spare Parts Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAFAL, Fabrication & Prefab Modules for Repair (Spools, Steel/Aluminum Sections), with a secondary code of IMAJAKAH, Pipes, Valves & Fittings (Marine Piping Systems). Its NAICS code is 3334 and its SIC code is 3590.