What Texa does

TEXA S.p.A. is an Italian-headquartered designer, manufacturer, and global distributor of multi-brand vehicle diagnostic tools, founded in 1992 by Bruno Vianello in Monastier di Treviso. The company's core offering is the IDC6 software platform, which powers a hardware ecosystem comprising NAVIGATOR vehicle interfaces (TXT MULTIHUB 2, NANO S, TXB 2/TXB ZERO), AXONE display units (VOICE, NEMO PLUS, NEMO LIGHT), and a DoIP NODE for Ethernet-based diagnostics. Together these support five diagnostic environments — CAR, TRUCK, BIKE, OFF-HIGHWAY, and MARINE — covering more than 100 vehicle makes. Specialized product lines include KONFORT A/C recharge stations (patented, OEM-approved by 20+ manufacturers including BMW, Audi, Porsche), GASBOX2/OPABOX emissions analyzers, ADAS calibration kits, eLight headlight alignment, H2 BLASTER engine cleaning, TPS2 tire pressure tools, and the E-DIAG CHARGER for EV/PHEV battery health.

TEXA monetizes through a hybrid model: upfront hardware sales, annual TEXPACK software update subscriptions across all five environments, supplementary TEX@INFO services (Call Center support, technical bulletins, remote diagnosis, battery SoH assessment), TEXA Security Access for SGW-protected vehicles, and the TEXAEDU training division. Distribution combines eight wholly-owned country branches (Italy, Germany, France, Spain, UK, Poland, USA, Brazil) with a network of 900+ authorized retailers, supported by certifications including IATF 16949, ISO 9001/14001/27001, TISAX (2020), and SERMI. The customer base spans independent automotive workshops, truck and commercial vehicle service centers, motorcycle and marine specialists, off-highway/agricultural service operations, and A/C system providers.

The company's most recent strategic moves include the July 2025 strategic agreement with Automotive Glass Experts (AGE) to deploy ADAS calibration tools across the world's largest independent auto glass network, the February 2025 Seatek marine diagnostics partnership, the February 2026 launch of E-DIAG CHARGER for EV/PHEV servicing, and the integration of AI capabilities (AI Global Search, AI Intelligent Diagnosis) into the IDC6 platform across all five diagnostic environments during 2025-2026.

Name

Texa

Legal name

TEXA S.p.A.

Website

https://texa.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TEXA is an Italian-founded (1992) manufacturer of multi-brand vehicle diagnostic tools and A/C service equipment, serving independent workshops across CAR, TRUCK, BIKE, OFF-HIGHWAY, and MARINE environments through 900+ retailers and wholly-owned branches in eight countries. Its IDC6 software platform, NAVIGATOR interfaces, and patented KONFORT A/C stations form an integrated hardware-plus-subscription ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Diagnostic Equipment

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010)

akta.pro primary industry

Vehicle Diagnostics & Fault Code Scanning Services (TLAKANAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tools, shop equipment & garage supplies distribution (diagnostic tools, lifts, compressors, PPE) (CRAOANAG)

Keywords

• Multi-brand vehicle diagnostics
• Automotive diagnostic tools
• A/C recharging stations
• ADAS calibration systems
• Exhaust gas analyzers

Headquarters

HQ city

Nelson

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Diagnostic Tools: Sale of multi-brand diagnostic interfaces (Navigator TXT MULTIHUB, NAVIGATOR TXB, NAVIGATOR NANO S), display units (AXONE VOICE, AXONE NEMO), A/C recharge stations (KONFORT range), exhaust gas analysers (GASBOX, OPABOX), and specialized tools (ADAS calibration kits, TPS2, H2 BLASTER).
2. Software Licensing and Subscriptions: IDC6 software license combined with TEXPACK annual subscription for software updates across all five diagnostic environments (CAR, TRUCK, BIKE, OFF-HIGHWAY, MARINE). Includes SGW unlock function and access to protected control units.
3. TEX@INFO Services: Supplementary subscription service adding extra functions including Call Center technical support, iSUPPORT service, technical bulletins, solved problems database access, remote diagnosis assistance, State of Health (SoH) battery assessment, and TEXA Security Access.
4. Training Services (TEXAEDU): Classroom and online training courses for mechatronic specialists covering diagnostics, ADAS calibration, refrigerant handling (F-GAS certification), electric/hybrid vehicle systems, and trailer braking systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TEXA designs, industrialises and manufactures multi-brand vehicle diagnostic tools and software for automotive workshops and service centres. Its portfolio spans vehicle interfaces (NAVIGATOR family), display units (AXONE family), the IDC6 diagnostic software platform, A/C recharging stations (KONFORT), ADAS calibration kits, exhaust gas analysers (GASBOX/OPABOX), and EV diagnostic solutions (E-DIAG CHARGER), serving CAR, TRUCK, BIKE, OFF-HIGHWAY and MARINE environments. Recurring revenue is generated through annual TEXPACK software subscriptions and supplementary TEX@INFO services.

Product overview

TEXA is a world leader in multi-brand diagnostic tools, exhaust gas analysers, A/C system maintenance stations, and remote diagnosis devices. The product portfolio centers on the IDC6 software platform which powers all diagnostic operations across five vehicle environments: CAR, TRUCK, BIKE, OFF-HIGHWAY, and MARINE. Hardware includes NAVIGATOR vehicle interfaces (TXT MULTIHUB 2, NANO S, TXB 2, TXB ZERO) that connect to AXONE display units (VOICE, NEMO PLUS, NEMO LIGHT) via Bluetooth. Specialized tools include the DoIP NODE for Ethernet diagnostics, ADAS Radar and Camera Calibration Kit with CCS2 DYNAMICS for advanced driver assistance, E-DIAG CHARGER for EV battery health assessment, KONFORT A/C recharge stations in multiple variants (705R, 707 TOUCH, 710 TOUCH, 712 TOUCH, 720 TOUCH, 744, 760 TOUCH, 770S TOUCH, 780 TOUCH) supporting R134a, R1234yf, and R744 refrigerants, GASBOX2/OPABOX emissions analysers, eLight headlight alignment system, H2 BLASTER engine cleaner, TPS2 TPMS tool, RC3 scan tool, TTC cam belt tension tester, and TXR ID refrigerant identifier. Software services include TEXPACK annual updates, TEX@INFO supplementary subscription with Call Center and technical bulletins, and TEXA Security Access for protected vehicle diagnostics. The company also provides TEXAEDU professional training programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KONFORT: A/C system recharging and maintenance stations for vehicle air conditioning systems
• AXONE
• Navigator
• IDC6
• TEXAEDU
• TEXPACK
• TEX@INFO

Products and services

• IDC6 Software

Quantifiable outcome

• 200,000 climate service stations produced
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Automotive Glass Experts (AGE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2025Automotive Glass Experts (AGE), the largest international network of independent automotive glass specialists, signed a strategic agreement with TEXA to strengthen ADAS calibration capabilities across its network. The agreement provides AGE members access to TEXA's ADAS calibration tools including the RCCS 3 system and TEXA's diagnostic software.
• SeatekcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2025Seatek partnered with TEXA for diagnostics on its high-performance marine engines. This partnership enables Seatek to offer advanced diagnostic capabilities for their marine engines using TEXA's marine diagnostic solutions and NAVIGATOR TXB interfaces.
• DucatiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTTC (cam belt tension tester) was developed to Ducati's own specifications, indicating a collaborative product development relationship for motorcycle diagnostic tools.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Topdon: Topdon is a fast-growing Chinese diagnostic tool maker expanding globally with Phoenix, ArtiDiag, and EV-focused products — an emerging multi-brand competitor that pressures TEXA on price in CAR diagnostics while pushing into EV service, an area TEXA is also expanding into.

Direct peers

• Autel Intelligent Technology: Autel is a leading Chinese multi-brand diagnostic tool maker (MaxiSys series) targeting independent workshops with aggressive pricing, tablet-form hardware, and broad vehicle coverage — directly competing with TEXA's CAR and TRUCK SKUs across global channels.
• Launch Tech: Launch Tech is a Chinese-origin diagnostic tool and A/C service equipment manufacturer (X-431, CRT series) with strong global distribution in aftermarket workshops — a key direct competitor in multi-brand diagnostics and refrigerant service.
• Snap-on Diagnostics: Snap-on's diagnostic division (including the MODIS, Solus, and Triton platforms) sells premium multi-brand scan tools and software subscriptions to professional workshops worldwide, competing head-to-head with TEXA on hardware-software bundles and recurring software revenue.
• SPX/Robinair: SPX's Robinair brand is a long-established global supplier of vehicle A/C refrigerant recovery, recycle, and recharge stations directly competing with TEXA's KONFORT range across R134a and R1234yf refrigerants.
• Hella Gutmann Solutions: Hella Gutmann is a German-headquartered direct competitor offering the mega macs diagnostic family across CAR, TRUCK, and BIKE, plus ADAS calibration tooling — closely aligned product matrix and European channel presence make it one of TEXA's most relevant functional peers.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Automotive Service Solutions: Robert Bosch GmbH's automotive aftermarket division supplies multi-brand diagnostic tools (KTS series), workshop equipment, and OE-grade parts globally — the most established incumbent in independent-workshop diagnostics and a direct benchmark for TEXA's multi-brand positioning.
• Mahle Service Solutions: Mahle's aftermarket group supplies A/C service stations (including the Arctic series), diagnostic equipment, and workshop tooling; comparable to TEXA's KONFORT A/C and exhaust analysis portfolio as part of a broader parts-and-service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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