What TMI does

TMI (Técnicas Mecánicas Ilerdenses, S.L.U.) is a privately held Spanish industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 2000 and headquartered in Lleida, Spain. The company designs and manufactures complete end-of-line packaging systems spanning three equipment categories: bagging systems (manual and automatic open-mouth, valve, FFS, and big-bag fillers — ILERFIL, ILERBAG HC, ILERSAC, ILERBIG), palletizing systems (layer, hybrid, gantry, and robotic — ILERPAL P and ILERPAL R), and rotary-table stretch-wrapping (ILERGIR). Equipment throughputs range from 240 bags/hour (powder bagging) to 700 bags/hour (high-speed ILERSAC), up to 600 bags/hour for robotic palletizing, and 30 pallets/hour for wrapping. The technical architecture follows TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) methodology with OEE/MTBF/MTTR indicators and PackML standards for automation interoperability.

TMI serves six primary industrial verticals — food (sugar, flour, spices, cocoa, starches), agri-food/feed (seeds, cereals, livestock feed, pet food), construction and mining (mortars, cements, minerals), chemical (fine chemicals, detergents, pesticides), petrochemical (resins, polyamides, masterbatch), and recycling (biomass and recycled plastic pellets, compost) — through a quote-based, project-specific enterprise sales motion. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of capital equipment, supplemented by a structured after-sales portfolio: preventive maintenance, assessment and monitoring, Service Year contracts, TELE-SERVICE remote diagnostics (with a disclosed 80% remote resolution rate), SERVICE+ extended-hours support, and spare parts. Distribution is direct-to-enterprise through wholly-owned regional subsidiaries in Mexico (TMI LATAM, Querétaro) and the United States (TMI USA, Springfield, Missouri), with 1,500+ installations across 50+ countries, supported by participation in European trade fairs and a digital marketing footprint (multi-language website, technical webinars, LinkedIn, YouTube).

Name

TMI

Legal name

TÈCNICAS MECÀNICAS ILERDENSES, S.L.U.

Website

https://tmipal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TMI (Técnicas Mecánicas Ilerdenses) is a Spanish manufacturer of end-of-line industrial packaging machinery — bagging, palletizing, and stretch-wrapping systems — serving food, agri-food, construction, chemical, petrochemical, and recycling industries globally through direct enterprise sales and regional subsidiaries in Mexico and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Machinery

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Form-Fill-Seal (VFFS/HFFS) Machines (IMAHAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF), Wrapping & Bundling Equipment (Shrink/Stretch) (IMAHAOAD), Conveying, Feeding & Material Handling for Packaging Lines (IMALAOAG), Tertiary Packaging & Unitization (Palletizing, Slip-Sheeting, Strapping) (TLAIAGAC)

Keywords

• Industrial packaging machinery
• Bagging equipment
• Palletizing systems
• Stretch wrapping machines
• End-of-line automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Lleida

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Machinery Sales: TMI designs and manufactures complete bagging, palletizing, and stretch-wrapping lines. Revenue is generated through the sale of capital equipment including bagging machines, palletizers, and wrapping systems.
2. After-Sales Services: Comprehensive post-sale support including preventive maintenance, remote assistance (TELE-SERVICE), spare parts service, assessment and monitoring, and Service Year packages. These services provide recurring revenue and long-term customer engagement.
3. Spare Parts and Consumables: Sale of replacement parts, wear components, and functional assemblies for installed equipment. Includes personalized wear parts lists and complete spare parts kits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TMI designs, manufactures, and supplies complete industrial packaging lines for end-of-line operations, including semi-automatic and automatic bagging machines, big-bag fillers, form-fill-seal (FFS) packaging equipment, gantry and robotic palletizers, and rotary-table stretch-wrapping systems. The company also delivers post-sale services such as preventive maintenance, remote assistance (TELE-SERVICE), assessment and monitoring, Service Year technical support, and a spare parts program.

Product overview

TMI (Técnicas Mecánicas Ilerdenses) is a manufacturer of complete industrial packaging lines for bagging, palletizing, and stretch-wrapping applications. The product portfolio centers on three core equipment categories: (1) Bagging Systems including manual and automatic bagging machines (ILERFIL series), FFS packaging (ILERBAG HC), and big bag fillers (ILERBIG series); (2) Palletizing Systems including gantry (ILERPAL P), hybrid, and robotic (ILERPAL R) palletizers; and (3) Stretch-wrapping systems (ILERGIR rotary table). The company serves demanding industries including food, agri-food, construction, mining, chemical, petrochemical, and recycling sectors. Beyond equipment, TMI offers a comprehensive after-sales service portfolio including Preventive Maintenance, Assessment and Monitoring, Service Year support, Remote Assistance (TELE-SERVICE), and Spare Parts Service, all aligned with TPM methodology. TMI operates globally with subsidiaries in LATAM (Mexico) and USA (Missouri).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ILERFIL: Semi-automatic bagging equipment line
• ILERBIG
• ILERBAG
• ILERSAC
• ILERPAL
• ILERGIR
• TELE-SERVICE
• SERVICE+

Products and services

• ILERFIL AB Semi-automatic bagging machine for granulates, pellets, and flour, using open mouth bag format, with throughput up to 300 bags per hour. Used by industrial processors of dry bulk products.
• ILERFIL ABS Semi-automatic bagging machine for powder and fine granular products, with open mouth bag format, achieving up to 240 bags per hour. Targeted at industrial processors of fine dry bulk products.
• ILERBIG H Big-bag filling equipment for granules and powders handling octabins and 4-loop big bags, with throughput up to 35 big bags per hour. Used in heavy-duty industrial bulk packaging.
• ILERBIG M Big-bag filling equipment for 4-loop big bags, achieving up to 10 big bags per hour. Suited to lower-volume big-bag filling operations.
• ILERBAG HC Hygienic form-fill-seal (FFS) bagging equipment for powder or fine granulometry products using roll film tube bags, with throughput up to 500 bags per hour. Targeted at food and hygiene-sensitive applications.
• ILERSAC ANT Automatic net-weight bagging machine handling formats from 5 to 50 kg with throughput up to 700 bags per hour. Used for high-capacity automatic bagging of dry bulk products.
• ILERPAL P Gantry-type (portal) palletizer for bags, achieving up to 400 bags per hour. Used to automate palletizing of bagged industrial products.
• ILERPAL R Robotic bag palletizer with throughput up to 600 bags per hour and increased pallet stability. Deployed in high-speed, stability-critical palletizing operations.
• ILERGIR Automatic rotary-table pallet stretch-wrapping system with throughput up to 30 pallets per hour for load protection. Used in end-of-line pallet wrapping for industrial operations.
• Preventive Maintenance (Mantenimiento Preventivo) Scheduled inspection service following TPM methodology to prevent unexpected downtime, detect wear, and extend equipment life, including MTBF and MTTR analysis. Sold to operators of installed TMI equipment.
• Assessment and Monitoring (Evaluación y Seguimiento) Service to verify operational status and efficiency of production lines after a period of operation, analyzing OEE indicators. Provided to operators of TMI-installed production lines.
• Service Year Technical support package during the first year of new equipment operation, including three scheduled visits at 1, 6, and 11 months. Bundled with new equipment sales.
• Remote Assistance (TELE-SERVICE) Remote support service enabling incident resolution without travel, providing real-time diagnostics and continuous equipment monitoring. Sold to operators of installed TMI equipment.
• Spare Parts Service (Servicio de Recambios) Replacement parts service providing critical components, consumables, complete spare parts kits, and technical support during replacement. Sold to maintain installed TMI equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production capacity increase from 400 to 700 bags/hour for palletizing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Barcelona Packaging HubmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerBarcelona Packaging Hub membership displayed in footer. TMI participates in this industry consortium/association for packaging technology collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Concetti Group: Italian manufacturer of complete bagging, palletizing, and stretch-wrapping lines serving food, feed, chemical, and pet food markets — directly comparable end-of-line packaging machinery competitor to TMI.
• Statec Binder: Austrian specialist in bagging, palletizing, and packaging systems for powders, granules, and bulk solids, with comparable FFS and palletizing offerings and a similar mid-sized European industrial profile.
• Haver & Boecker: German manufacturer of industrial packaging machinery including valve bag packing, FFS, and palletizing equipment, serving mining, minerals, chemicals, and food — closely overlapping with TMI's bagging portfolio.
• Premier Tech: Canadian provider of bagging, palletizing, and stretch-wrapping equipment for feed, food, and agricultural products, with a comparable end-of-line systems value proposition to TMI.

Broad incumbents

• Bühler Group: Swiss global industrial group with extensive food and feed processing equipment plus bagging and packaging solutions; a much larger incumbent that competes with TMI for food/feed end-of-line projects.
• Coesia Group: Italian industrial conglomerate with multiple packaging machinery brands covering bagging, palletizing, and wrapping across food, pet food, and chemicals — a broad incumbent competitor to TMI's portfolio.
• IMA Group: Italian global leader in processing and packaging machinery for pharmaceuticals, food, and personal care, with FFS, palletizing, and end-of-line capabilities that overlap with parts of TMI's offering.
• Robert Bosch Packaging Technology: Division of Bosch providing packaging machinery including bagging, palletizing, and wrapping systems for food and pharmaceuticals — a large multinational competitor with overlapping product categories.

Regional players

• Fuji Machinery: Japanese manufacturer of flow wrapping, bagging, and packaging automation equipment primarily serving APAC markets, comparable in product type to TMI but with a different geographic focus.

Emerging players

• Payper (Payper Global): Spanish/Catalan competitor providing bagging, palletizing, and end-of-line packaging solutions, with similar mid-sized European profile and overlapping customer segments to TMI.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZN51i1llUe2Dwh8O2ceXsQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tmi_bagging&palletizing

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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