Name

Tecnicomar

Legal name

TECNICOMAR S.p.A.

Website

https://tecnicomar.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Water Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) Plants & Operations (EUANAFAA), Desalination Plant Construction (IMAFAGAG), Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes) (IMAHAEAB), Membranes, Consumables & Chemicals (Elements, Antiscalants, Cleaning) (EUANAFAJ), Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK)

Keywords

• Marine watermakers
• Reverse osmosis desalination
• Sewage treatment plants
• Industrial water filtration
• Marine equipment manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Marsala

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Treatment Equipment Sales: Direct sales of water treatment equipment including reverse osmosis watermakers, sewage treatment plants, filtration systems, and water softeners for maritime, industrial, and residential applications

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Tecnicomar designs, manufactures, and supplies reverse osmosis freshwater generators (watermakers), sewage/wastewater treatment plants, water filtration and purification systems, UV sterilizers, and water softeners for maritime, naval, offshore, oil & gas, defense, industrial, and residential applications. The company operates its own 27,575 sqm production facility in Marsala, Italy, producing energy-efficient systems certified to IMO/MARPOL, DNV, MED, and Bureau Veritas standards, with custom configurations for vessel and facility installations.

Product overview

Tecnicomar is a manufacturer of water treatment solutions founded in 1978, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products organized into four main categories: (1) Reverse Osmosis Watermakers including SW8, STDC SY, Bicompact, Sailor Special, Sailor Compact, Essential, Minimar, Oasi, and Ultrapur for maritime, offshore, oil & gas, and industrial desalination; (2) Water Treatment Systems including TC Series reverse osmosis systems for well/brackish water, AquaPUR water purifiers, AQUAMIX 1 chillers/carbonators, OsmoFRESH 100 & 200 dispensers, TETI 80 common area dispensers, UV sterilizer lines (anti-bacteria and PRO versions), water softeners (automatic and semi-automatic), BFS/TFD/TCA/TCC filters, and dosing systems; (3) Sewage Treatment Plants including Ecomar S and Ecomar SX certified to IMO MARPOL MEPC.227(64); and (4) Grease Management including Automatic and Manual ECOTrap systems plus Vacuum Pumps. Products serve maritime, naval, offshore, oil & gas, defense, industrial, residential and yachting applications with customization capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ecomar: Sewage treatment plants for marine and offshore applications, including Ecomar S and Ecomar SX series certified to IMO MARPOL MEPC.227(64).
• AquaPUR
• OsmoFRESH
• ECOtrap
• UltraPUR

Products and services

• SW8 Reverse Osmosis Watermaker Reverse osmosis watermaker from the SW series, designed for marine applications with high fresh water production capacity.
• STDC SY Reverse Osmosis Watermaker Reverse osmosis watermaker from the STDC series for maritime, offshore, and industrial applications.
• Bicompact Reverse Osmosis Watermaker Compact reverse osmosis watermaker designed for space-constrained marine installations.
• Sailor Special Reverse Osmosis Watermaker High-performance reverse osmosis watermaker for maritime applications, producing up to 60% more fresh water while consuming 35% less energy.
• Sailor Compact Reverse Osmosis Watermaker Compact reverse osmosis watermaker in the Sailor series for maritime applications with reduced energy consumption.
• Essential Reverse Osmosis Watermaker Reverse osmosis watermaker in the Essential series for standard maritime water desalination needs.
• Minimar Reverse Osmosis Watermaker Compact reverse osmosis watermaker in the Minimar series for smaller marine vessels.
• Oasi Reverse Osmosis Watermaker Reverse osmosis watermaker from the Oasi series for marine water desalination.
• Ultrapur High-Purity Water System High-purity reverse osmosis watermaker system for purification of dock or river water, eliminating pollution and bacteria to produce safe drinking water with low mineral salt content.
• TC Series Reverse Osmosis Systems Reverse osmosis systems for civil, commercial, industrial, and chemical use with production from 80 to 5,000 litres/hour. Available for well water (TC series, TDS 2,000-6,000 ppm) and brackish water (TC/S series, TDS over 6,000 ppm). TC-Lab units available for pharmaceutical and dialysis applications requiring demineralized water.
• AquaPUR Water Purifiers Line of reverse osmosis water treatment systems with direct production of 70 to 100 liters/hour. Provides safe drinking water from tap, eliminating suspended particles, chlorine, nitrates, bacteria, viruses, pesticides and other pollutants.
• AQUAMIX 1 Chiller-Carbonator Compact automatic system dispensing cold, sparkling and ambient temperature water. Available in Top (above-sink) and Under (under-sink) versions for domestic use.
• OsmoFRESH 100 & 200 Reverse Osmosis Coolers Pedestal cooler with integrated reverse osmosis system for ships, communities, company canteens, offices and schools. Produces 11 or 60 liters/hour of fresh water instantly chilled through cooling coil. OsmoFRESH 200 features frontal compartment for optional filters.
• TETI 80 Water Dispenser Free-standing water dispenser with ice-bank cooling system, ideal for common areas, corporate canteens and high-traffic public spaces. Features ultrafiltration with carbon block cartridge and integrated 3.15W UV lamp. Cooling capacity of 80 l/h.
• UV Anti-Bacteria Sterilizer Systems UV sterilizers reducing up to 99.9% bacteria and viruses in drinking water without chemical additives. Available in 4, 8, 20 series and BB series configurations with various flow rates and pre-filtration options.
• PRO UV Sterilizers (Stainless Steel) Stainless steel UV sterilization systems (AISI 304L/316L) with high-intensity germicidal UV lamp reducing up to 99.9% bacteria and viruses. Lamp duration of 9,000 hours continuous service.
• UV Sterilizers for Primary Water Treatment Stainless steel UV sterilizers for primary water treatment, available in various models from TC-1000 to TC-13000 with flow rates from 17 to 217 liters/minute.
• Water Softeners with Chlorine Generator Automatic and semi-automatic water softeners eliminating limescale from water by retaining calcium and magnesium salts through synthetic resin beds. Includes chlorine generator for automatic resin disinfection.
• Semi-Automatic Water Softeners Semi-automatic water softeners with manual or cyclic flushing-scheduled regeneration using saturated salt solution. Available in double-body, cabinet and portable configurations.
• BFS Water Filtration Systems Water filtration and distribution filters for seawater and fresh water. Available in BFS 1, BFS 2, and BFS 3 models with single/double/triple filtration configurations using 10" and 20" filter containers.
• TFD Helical Self-Cleaning Filters Semi-automatic helical self-cleaning filter for pre-filtration of primary water. Features exclusive filtration system based on helical effect reducing washing frequency and maximizing water, energy and labor cost savings.
• TCA Activated Carbon Filters Activated carbon filters effectively removing chlorine, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and sediments from water. Improves water taste and odor by eliminating chlorine irritation.
• TCC Calcite Filters Calcite filters neutralizing water pH and creating non-corrosive balance. Enriches water with magnesium and calcium carbonate, preventing leaching of copper, lead and other metals from hydraulic systems.
• Dosing Systems Programmable diaphragm dosing systems including Antiscalant (prevents scale on membranes), Silver Ion (sterilizes up to 20 m³/h), and Chlorine dosing systems. Includes polyethylene tanks with level sensors.
• Automatic Domestic Water Softeners with Chlorine Generator Timed and volumetric automatic water softeners for domestic applications. Two-body and cabinet versions available with chlorine generator for resin disinfection.
• Professional Series Automatic Water Softeners Professional line automatic water softeners for commercial applications. Features reinforced fiberglass tank, FLECK 5-cycle valve, automatic regeneration and resin disinfection. Two-body and volumetric configurations available.
• Ecomar S Sewage Treatment Plant Compact sewage treatment plant certified to IMO MARPOL MEPC.227(64), including paragraph 4.2 for special areas. Treats batches of sewage using chemical-physical treatment and flocculation processes. Available in 8 models (20S to 545S) with capacities from 2.0 to 54.5 m³/day.
• Ecomar SX Black & Grey Water Treatment System Innovative compact black and gray water treatment system certified to IMO MARPOL MEPC.227(64). Features automatic backwash system for Post Treatment combined with automatic treatment cycle. Available in 8 models (20SX to 545SX) with capacities from 3.9 to 84.7 m³/day.
• Automatic ECOTrap Grease Removal Unit Automatic grease removal unit for separating free-floating grease and oils from drain water. Features automatic grease collection, solid food waste separation, and treated water discharge. Available in A1 to A5 models plus infinite configuration.
• Manual ECOTrap Grease Trap Manual grease trap series for treating galley grey water. Uses basket strainer for coarse particle filtration and chemical dosage for FOG (Fat, Oil, Grease) reduction. Available in ECOTRAP 0 to ECOTRAP 5 models.
• Vacuum Pumps for Onboard Sewage Collection Sewage vacuum collecting system for onboard vessels. Includes single vacuum pumps and vacuum pump stations. Models available: 15VMP (Bronze/AISI 316), 25MBA, 65MBA, 95MBA with vacuum capacities from 15 to 93 m³/hour.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% more fresh water production and 35% less energy consumption compared to conventional watermakers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Dipartimento di Fisica e Chimica di PalermominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for R&D project 'Bilge Water Separator' under PON Imprese & Competitività 2014/2020 program. The project aims to develop an oil/water separation system for on-board bilge water treatment with very low hydrocarbon concentrations.
• Almi d.o.o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal distributor for Croatia representing Tecnicomar at regional boat shows including Biograd Boat Show. Represents the company at Hall A Stand A02 for customer demonstrations.
• ItalyX (Il Sole 24 ORE / Confindustria)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerItalyX certification partnership recognizing Tecnicomar as a benchmark for Italian industry excellence. Provides marketing platform through Il Sole 24 ORE to highlight and support Italian companies in global markets.
• Il Sole 24 OREminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partnership for 'Italia che innova' event. Tecnicomar General Manager Giuseppe Roberto Mezzapelle was invited speaker at this innovation showcase event organized by Il Sole 24 ORE in collaboration with Confindustria.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Aquamarine / Water Makers Inc. Smaller US marine watermaker specialist competing primarily in the yacht and small-vessel segment. Comparable on RO technology but more limited in certification breadth and global dealer coverage relative to Tecnicomar.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin (Village Marine Tec.): Industrial major whose Village Marine Watermakers business supplies marine RO and water treatment to yacht, commercial, and military customers. Competes with Tecnicomar across the marine RO segment, backed by Parker's R&D and global distribution.
• Veolia (RWO Marine): Global water/wastewater major whose RWO marine division supplies sewage, fresh water, and treatment systems to commercial shipping and offshore. Competes with Tecnicomar on large-fleet tenders where Veolia's scale and global service network are decisive advantages.
• Jowa Group (DESMI): Marine-focused equipment maker under DESMI with black/grey water and bilge handling systems for commercial shipping and offshore. Broader portfolio than Tecnicomar but overlapping on sewage and water treatment product categories.

Direct peers

• Schenker Watermakers: Italy-based manufacturer of reverse-osmosis watermakers for marine and offshore applications, with a near-identical product focus to Tecnicomar's SW series. Overlaps directly on yacht, commercial vessel, and offshore customer segments across Mediterranean shipyards.
• Idromar: Italian specialist in marine reverse-osmosis watermakers and water treatment systems. Closest geography and product-line overlap with Tecnicomar, competing head-to-head for yacht builders and small commercial vessels.
• Sea Recovery: US-headquartered marine reverse-osmosis watermaker specialist serving yachts, commercial vessels, and offshore platforms. Comparable product architecture and end-customer base to Tecnicomar's SW8/Sailor series.
• Cathelco: UK-based marine water treatment specialist covering desalination, water-making, and bilge/water systems on commercial, naval, and offshore vessels. Comparable product breadth and Type-Approval-positioned customer base to Tecnicomar.
• Hamann AG: German marine sewage treatment plant manufacturer (Hamann Merchant and Hamann MicroPur) directly comparable to Tecnicomar's Ecomar S/SX. Competes on IMO/MARPOL-certified black/grey water systems for yachts and commercial ships.
• HRO Systems: US-headquartered supplier of marine and offshore reverse-osmosis watermakers serving workboats, commercial vessels, and offshore platforms. Directly comparable on reverse-osmosis product technology to Tecnicomar's RO portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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