KTC
KTC s.r.l. is an Italian private manufacturer of rotary screw compressors and portable motor-compressors, selling a 2.7–355 kW product range plus air-treatment accessories and service directly to industrial B2B customers across automotive, food and beverage, construction, and other manufacturing verticals.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersCreazzo, Italy
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What KTC does
KTC s.r.l. is a privately held Italian industrial-equipment manufacturer founded in 2010 and headquartered in Creazzo (Vicenza), Italy, specializing in rotary screw compressors and motor-compressors. The company designs, produces, and services a full compressed-air portfolio spanning 2.7 kW compact units (COMPACK series) up to 355 kW heavy-industrial systems (DCT Bistadio two-stage), plus belt-driven and direct-drive professional lines, variable-speed-drive (VSD) inverter models, portable gasoline-powered motor-compressors (KPM), and supporting air-treatment accessories (KDE dryers, KFE filters, tanks, LD drain valves). The product architecture is built around proprietary mechanical IP — most notably the COMPACK integrated screw group (steel heart in an aluminum body), two-stage compression (up to 15% energy savings versus single-stage), VSD inverter control, direct-drive 1:1 coupling, and heat-recovery systems that reclaim up to 85% of thermal energy — and is managed through the KTronic 100/1000 electronic controllers with Industry 4.0 remote-monitoring capability.
The business is B2B direct sales, with quote-based pricing on industrial equipment, a multi-year contract cadence, and a customer base that is positioned across roughly twelve industrial verticals — automotive, food and beverage, construction and sites, crafts and maintenance, racing and mobile workshops, medical and food laboratories, agriculture and gardening, mechanics and carpentry, plastic, special applications, pneumatics, and woodworking. The geographic footprint is described as Italian-domestic, with no disclosed international distribution or subsidiary structure. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of compressors and accessories, with a growing service layer (spare parts, maintenance, audit and consulting) tied to the installed base. The company is small (11–50 employees), independently owned, has no disclosed external funding or parent company, and has not made any announced acquisitions or strategic partnerships.
KTC firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- KTC
- Legal name
- KTC s.r.l.
- Website
- https://ktc-air.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- KTC s.r.l. is an Italian private manufacturer of rotary screw compressors and portable motor-compressors, selling a 2.7–355 kW product range plus air-treatment accessories and service directly to industrial B2B customers across automotive, food and beverage, construction, and other manufacturing verticals.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
KTC industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Compressors
- NAICS
- Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Air & Gas Compressors (General Purpose) (IMAHANAE)
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Where KTC is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Creazzo
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
KTC business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Rotary Screw Compressors: Sale of industrial rotary screw compressors across multiple power ranges (2.7kW to 355kW), including single-stage and two-stage models with fixed and variable speed options
- Motor-Compressors (Portable): Sale of portable gasoline-powered motor-compressors (KPM series) for mobile applications
- Accessories and Components: Sale of air treatment accessories including dryers, filters, vertical tanks, and drain valves
- Spare Parts and Service: Replacement parts and maintenance services for compressor systems
- Audit and Consulting: Professional consulting services for compressed air systems optimization
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Industrial compressor equipment - custom pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
KTC product offering
Product offeringCore offering
KTC designs, manufactures, and sells rotary screw compressors and motor-compressors for industrial, manufacturing, and craft sectors. The product range covers 2.7 kW to 355 kW, including compact, professional, industrial, and heavy-industrial models in single-stage and two-stage configurations with fixed or variable speed drive options, complemented by a full line of compressed air treatment accessories, spare parts, and technical service.
Product overview
KTC is an Italian manufacturer specializing in rotary screw compressors, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products ranging from compact units (2.7 kW) to heavy industrial systems (355 kW). The product lineup includes: COMPACK Series (compact 2.7-7 kW), KME B/VSD/C PLUS/KME PLUS Series (professional 4-55 kW), KLE D PLUS/KLE PLUS VSD Series (industrial 11-55 kW), DCT Monostadio single-stage (37-315 kW), DCT Bistadio two-stage (55-355 kW), and KPM portable gasoline motor-compressors (3.5-27 kW). Products feature various drive technologies including belt drive, direct transmission, and variable speed drive (VSD) with inverter technology. The portfolio is complemented by a full range of air treatment accessories (dryers, filters, tanks, drain valves) and maintenance/spare parts services. KTC emphasizes Industry 4.0 connectivity through their proprietary KTronic control systems with remote monitoring capabilities.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- COMPACK: Compact screw compressor series featuring integrated screw pump unit, heating system for anti-condensa, designed as a revolutionary solution for markets previously dominated by piston compressors.
- KME VSD
- KME C PLUS
- KLE D PLUS
- KME PLUS
- KLE VSD PLUS
- DCT Monostadio
- DCT Bistadio
- KPM
- KDE
- KFE
- LD
- KTRONIC 100
- KTRONIC 1000
Products and services
- COMPACK Series Screw Compressors Compact rotary screw compressors (2.7-7 kW) with integrated screw pumping group, aluminum body with steel heart, and anti-condensation heating system. Designed for intermittent use in small workshops, crafts, and small businesses needing reliable compressed air in a small footprint.
- KME B Series Belt-Driven Screw Compressors Belt-driven rotary screw compressors (4-15 kW) intended for continuous-duty industrial applications, featuring compact installation and reduced management costs for small-to-mid production environments.
- KME VSD Series Variable Speed Screw Compressors Direct-transmission rotary screw compressors (7-15 kW) with variable speed drive (VSD) inverter technology, IE3 high-efficiency motors, and compact design, intended for energy-conscious professional users with variable air demand.
- KME C PLUS Series Belt-Driven Screw Compressors Belt-driven rotary screw compressors (4-15 kW) using Poly V belts and cast iron cone-hub pulleys, offering reliability, low noise, and easy installation for continuous-duty service applications.
- KLE D PLUS Series Direct-Drive Screw Compressors Direct-transmission rotary screw compressors (18-45 kW) with compact integrated system, electronic controller, low noise operation, and reduced maintenance needs for industrial users.
- KME PLUS Series Belt-Driven Screw Compressors Belt-driven rotary screw compressors (18-55 kW) with Poly V transmission system, compact ground-mounted design, IE3 high-efficiency motors, and professional fireproof soundproofing for industrial applications.
- KLE PLUS VSD Series Variable Speed Screw Compressors Variable speed drive rotary screw compressors with inverter (11-55 kW) and direct transmission, featuring an innovative oil separation device and high energy efficiency, designed for applications with discontinuous air consumption.
- DCT Monostadio Single-Stage Screw Compressors Single-stage rotary screw compressors (37-315 kW) with direct transmission, available in fixed and variable speed (VSD) versions with permanent magnet motors, intended for continuous industrial compressed air supply.
- DCT Bistadio Two-Stage Screw Compressors Two-stage rotary screw compressors (55-355 kW) delivering up to 15% energy savings compared to single-stage, available in fixed speed and variable speed (VSD) with permanent magnet motors for heavy industrial applications.
- KPM Series Portable Gasoline Motor-Compressors Portable gasoline engine-driven screw compressors (3.5-27 kW) with Briggs & Stratton engines, steel rotors in aluminum housing, and pneumatic self-regulation, intended for mobile applications and heavy-duty cycle operations without large air receivers.
- Compressed Air Treatment Accessories Complete range of compressed air treatment accessories including KDE refrigeration-cycle desiccant dryers, KFE anodized aluminum filters (0.003-3 micron), vertical air tanks, and LD electronic condensate drain valves, designed to complete any KTC compressor installation.
- Spare Parts and Service Replacement parts and maintenance services for KTC compressor systems, with easily accessible internal components and panel-based filter replacement, supporting equipment lifecycle and uptime.
- Audit and Consulting Services Professional consulting services for compressed air system optimization, including audits of existing installations to identify efficiency gains and recommend equipment configuration improvements.
Quantifiable outcome
- Two-stage compression technology enables up to 15% energy savings compared to single-stage compression
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Companies that use KTC
Customer profileSegments12 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
KTC technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature9 records
KTC partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
KTC competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Gardner Denver: Industrial compressor and blower manufacturer now part of Ingersoll Rand following the 2024 combination. Competes across industrial screw and oil-free compressor segments; overlaps KTC at industrial kW segments but serves a different end-market mix.
- Ingersoll Rand: American multinational compressor manufacturer offering R-series and NGM rotary screw compressors, now encompassing Gardner Denver, with global service-infrastructure advantages. Competes directly with KTC across industrial segments and pricing tiers.
- Atlas Copco: Swedish multinational and global market leader in industrial compressors, with broad screw compressor lines (GA, GX, G-series) and a dominant distribution/service network. Overlaps KTC's full 2.7-355 kW screw compressor range and VSD/digital offerings but operates at substantially greater scale.
Emerging players
- ELGI Equipments: Indian screw and piston compressor manufacturer rapidly expanding into Europe and the Americas. Competes with KTC in similar kW ranges but typically at lower price points, representing both a growing global competitor and a model for SME-scale internationalization.
Direct peers
- Boge Kompressoren: German mid-sized specialist in screw and piston compressors (2.2-355 kW) with comparable mid-market positioning, focus on energy efficiency (VSD series), and the similar challenge of competing against Atlas Copco and Kaeser. Closely comparable in scale, scope, and product line to KTC.
- FINI Compressors: Italian compressor manufacturer with screw and piston lines plus air-treatment accessories. Direct geographic overlap with KTC in Italy and overlapping customer segments (automotive, crafts, small industrial), making it the closest head-to-head domestic competitor.
- Kaeser Kompressoren: Privately-held German manufacturer of rotary screw compressors and compressed air systems, with a comparable product range (oil-injected and oil-free screw compressors), focus on energy efficiency (Sigma Control, VSD), and a similar position as a family-owned specialist competing against larger multinational OEMs.
- ALMiG Kompressoren: German screw compressor manufacturer (3-355 kW range) with strong focus on VSD, heat recovery, and Industry 4.0 controller technology. Closely comparable specialist competitor with overlapping product strategy and similar target customer segments.
- Mattei Compressors: Italian rotary vane compressor specialist with a broader range including oil-injected and oil-free machines. Closely comparable in product positioning and target customer base, especially relevant as a domestic Italian competitor with similar scale.
- Sullair: American rotary screw compressor specialist (now part of Hitachi Industrial), with comparable focus on oil-injected screw compressors and VSD offerings, plus portable units. Direct product overlap across professional and industrial segments.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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KTC leadership team
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Frequently asked questions about KTC
What does KTC do?
KTC designs, manufactures, and sells rotary screw compressors and motor-compressors for industrial, manufacturing, and craft sectors. The product range covers 2.7 kW to 355 kW, including compact, professional, industrial, and heavy-industrial models in single-stage and two-stage configurations with fixed or variable speed drive options, complemented by a full line of compressed air treatment accessories, spare parts, and technical service.
Is KTC a public or private company?
KTC is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was KTC founded?
KTC was founded in 2010. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is KTC based?
KTC is headquartered in Creazzo, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does KTC make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Rotary Screw Compressors are the primary driver. The others are motor-Compressors (Portable), accessories and Components, spare Parts and Service and audit and Consulting.
Who are KTC's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Gardner Denver, Ingersoll Rand and Atlas Copco. ELGI Equipments is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Boge Kompressoren, FINI Compressors, Kaeser Kompressoren, ALMiG Kompressoren, Mattei Compressors and Sullair.
Does KTC have an API?
No public API is recorded for KTC.
What industry is KTC in?
KTC's product category is Industrial Compressors. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHANAE, Air & Gas Compressors (General Purpose). Its NAICS code is 333912.