Name

Trebol Group

Legal name

Trebol Group

Website

https://trebolgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Coding and Marking Equipment

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser) (IMALAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Labeling, Coding & Marking Systems (IMAHAOAE), Label Application Systems & Print-and-Apply (Equipment) (IMALAKAO)

Keywords

• Industrial coding equipment
• Product marking solutions
• Continuous inkjet printers
• Thermal transfer overprinters
• Print and apply labelers

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Printer Hardware Sales: Sale of industrial coding and marking equipment including inkjet printers, laser coders, thermal transfer printers, thermal inkjet systems, HD inkjet box printers, and label applicators. Principal revenue driver as a distributor of Hitachi, Smart Coding, Kortho, and Diagraph-Allen Coding products.
2. Consumables (Inks, Solvents, Ribbons): Supply of consumables including inks, solvents, thermal transfer ribbons, and compatible inkjet consumables. Ongoing consumable supply as printers require regular ink and solvent replenishment.
3. Technical Assistance and Maintenance Services: Specialized technical support, repair services, maintenance programs, and spare parts supply. Services include preventive maintenance contracts and on-site engineering support.
4. Software Solutions: Label design software (NiceLabel), custom software development for traceability systems, and integration services for ERP connectivity and database communication.
5. Financing Services: Flexible financing solutions for equipment acquisition, including rental and leasing options.
6. Training Services: In-company training programs for equipment operation and maintenance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Trebol Group distributes, integrates and services industrial coding and marking equipment for production lines, covering Hitachi continuous inkjet and CO2 laser printers, Kortho and Allen thermal transfer overprinters, HP-based thermal inkjet systems, large-character HD inkjet systems, and Print & Apply label applicators from its Smart Coding division. The company also supplies compatible consumables (inks, solvents, ribbons), NiceLabel label design software, custom engineering and Industry 4.0 software integration, preventive maintenance, technical assistance, training, and flexible equipment financing to industrial customers in Spain and Portugal.

Product overview

Trébol Group is an industrial coding and marking solutions provider operating as a platform of integrated products and services. The core offering includes multiple printer technologies: Hitachi continuous inkjet (CIJ) printers (UX Series, UX2 Series) and CO2 laser coders for direct product marking; thermal transfer printers from Kortho (TT Series) and Allen Coding (NGT, MLi, XL5000) for flexible packaging; HP-based thermal inkjet systems (TJ/HTJ Series, Portable) for economical labeling; and large character inkjet systems (IJ/S-PRINT Series) for secondary packaging. Supporting the printer portfolio are Smart Coding division's proprietary HD printers and Print&Apply labelers (S-APPLY LITE/PRO, PA 6000/7100, LA 4750/7000). The company provides comprehensive post-sale services including technical support, preventive maintenance, custom engineering, software integration (including NiceLabel partnership), flexible financing, and training. Trébol Group serves diverse industries including food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, construction, chemicals, automotive, cable/extrusion, and packaging through regional offices in Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, and Lisbon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hitachi UX Series Continuous Inkjet Printer Continuous inkjet (CIJ) printer for product coding with IP65-rated cabin, up to 5-year warranty, lowest solvent consumption in the market, and a 50,000+ hour pump. Designed for high-speed production lines in food, beverage, pharmaceutical and industrial sectors.
• Hitachi UX2 Series Continuous Inkjet Printer Next-generation Hitachi continuous inkjet printer with improved sustainability, lower environmental impact and enhanced efficiency for industrial marking applications.
• Hitachi LM Series CO2 Laser Coder CO2 laser coder for permanent, consumable-free marking on glass, plastic and film substrates, used for clean high-quality marks in beverages, dairy and similar applications.
• Kortho TT Series Thermal Transfer Overprinter Thermal transfer overprinter (TTO) with 100% electric operation for high-resolution printing on flexible film and packaging, widely used in bakery, confectionery and frozen food sectors.
• Allen NGT Thermal Transfer Printer Thermal transfer printer with the largest print area in the market, enabling full product personalization including ingredient lists and descriptions in multiple languages.
• Allen MLi Thermal Transfer Printer Compact thermal transfer printer for standard coding applications on film packaging.
• Allen XL5000 Thermal Transfer Printer High-performance thermal transfer printer for large-format coding applications.
• TJ/HTJ Series HP Thermal Inkjet Printer Thermal inkjet printer based on HP technology for economical, low-maintenance marking on labels and flat surfaces, suited to small and medium production runs.
• Portable Inkjet Printer Handheld thermal inkjet printer for mobile coding applications on products that cannot be coded inline.
• IJ Series (S-PRINT) Large-Character HD Inkjet Printer High-definition large-character inkjet printer for direct printing on cardboard boxes, pallets and secondary packaging, with up to 100 mm print height, ERP/database communication and pigmented ink for improved barcode readability.
• LA 4750 / LA 7000 Automatic Label Applicator Automatic label printer and applicator for box and pallet identification with thermal transfer printing and GS1-compliant barcode capability.
• PA 6000/7100 Print and Apply Labeler Industrial print and apply labeler for pallet identification with multiple applicator options for corners, faces and heights.
• S-APPLY LITE Print and Apply Labeler Compact fully-electric print and apply labeler for boxes and pallets manufactured by the Smart Coding division.
• S-APPLY PRO Print and Apply Labeler Advanced print and apply labeler with expanded applicator options for complex labeling requirements, manufactured by the Smart Coding division.
• Smart Coding S-PRINT HD High-Resolution Inkjet System Proprietary high-resolution inkjet system for box and pallet marking manufactured in-house by the Smart Coding division of Trebol Group.
• Industrial Inks and Solvents Wide range of industrial inks including food-grade, thermochromic, self-disinfecting, MEK-free, UV-reactive and colored inks, plus certified solvents and compatible cartridges for industrial coding printers.
• Thermal Transfer Ribbons Thermal transfer ribbons including wax, wax/resin and resin grades, including ISEGA-certified ribbons for direct food contact, used with thermal transfer overprinters.
• Technical Assistance and Maintenance Services Specialized technical assistance, repair, preventive maintenance programs and spare parts supply for all supported industrial coding equipment brands, delivered through territorial offices in Spain and Portugal.
• Custom Engineering and Software Services Custom engineering solutions, software development, and Industry 4.0/IoT integration for traceability systems, including ERP and database connectivity for serialized coding.
• Preventive Maintenance Programs Preventive maintenance contracts designed to minimize downtime and ensure consistent printer performance across the installed base.
• Training Services In-company training programs for operators and technicians covering operation and maintenance of all supported industrial coding equipment brands.
• Equipment Rental and Financing Services Flexible equipment rental (renting) and financing solutions for the acquisition of industrial coding equipment.
• NiceLabel Label Design Software Official NiceLabel partner offering in Spain, providing label design software for GS1-compliant traceability labeling and integration with printers and ERP systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-year warranty on Hitachi inkjet printers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Smart Coding TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020Official exclusive distributor of Smart Coding Technologies, a specialized division of Trebol Group manufacturing high-resolution printing equipment and Print&Apply labelers. Based in Álava with factory in Castellón, the company has over 15 years of industry expertise specializing in Industry 4.0, IoT, artificial vision, and custom software development. Active in many countries since 2020.
• Hitachi Industrial EquipmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2003Official exclusive distributor of Hitachi coding and marking equipment in Spain and Portugal since 2003. One of five founding distributors in Europe, first to sell a Hitachi printer in Europe. Ranked in top 3 of European distributors for over 20 years. Provides sales, technical assistance, training, and spare parts for the complete Hitachi CIJ, laser, and thermal inkjet product range.
• KorthoflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for Spain and Portugal for Kortho labeling and coding equipment. Kortho products complement the existing portfolio of Hitachi inkjet and Smart Coding HD printing solutions, providing complete range of coding technologies.
• Diagraph - Allen CodingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized service provider, training, and spare parts distributor for Diagraph-Allen Coding coding equipment in the region, extending service capabilities beyond core brand partnerships.
• NiceLabelcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Partner in Spain for NiceLabel, the world-leading label design software. NiceLabel integration enables communication between all codifiers and production systems, enabling serialized coding and ERP integration for complete traceability solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Domino Printing Sciences: UK-based manufacturer and direct seller of CIJ, laser, TTO and Print & Apply coding systems serving food, beverage, pharma and industrial customers globally — a primary competing OEM whose products compete with those Trebol distributes.
• Markem-Imaje: Global manufacturer of industrial coding, marking and traceability solutions (CIJ, laser, TTO, TIJ) for similar end markets including food, beverage, pharma and industrial — competes head-to-head with Trebol Group's Hitachi-led portfolio across Iberia and Europe.
• Videojet Technologies: Danaher-owned global coding and marking manufacturer offering the full range of CIJ, laser, TTO and labeling solutions — competes directly with Trebol Group's portfolio across nearly all the same vertical segments.
• Linx Printing Technologies: Manufacturer of CIJ, laser and TTO coding equipment serving food, beverage, pharma, automotive and industrial markets — directly comparable product portfolio to Trebol's Hitachi CIJ/TTO/laser stack.
• Diagraph (ITW): Industrial coding and marking brand within Illinois Tool Works offering CIJ, large character inkjet and marking systems — competes with Trebol's portfolio and is also represented as a service partner of Trebol, creating both overlap and partnership.
• Weber Marking Systems: European-headquartered manufacturer of industrial labeling, coding and Print & Apply systems serving similar manufacturing verticals — competes with Trebol's Smart Coding and LA/PA product lines.

Emerging players

• EBS Ink-Jet Systems: European (Germany/Poland) manufacturer of industrial inkjet coders and marking systems targeting food, beverage and industrial customers — a regionally focused competitor overlapping with Trebol's mid-market Iberian segments.

Others

• NiceLabel (Loftware): Label design software vendor and Trebol's official partner in Spain for GS1-compliant traceability software — adjacent technology provider whose products are integrated and resold by Trebol, but not a coding equipment competitor.
• Kortho: Manufacturer of thermal transfer printers and coding equipment — both a supplier partner of Trebol (Spain/Portugal) and a competing manufacturer in overlapping TTO and Print & Apply categories.
• Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems: OEM supplier and inventor of continuous inkjet technology since 1971; the principal manufacturing partner of Trebol Group — comparable technology portfolio but a supplier rather than a market competitor to Trebol.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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