Tantec A/S
Tantec A/S is a Danish industrial equipment manufacturer (founded 1974) that designs plasma and corona surface treatment systems to improve adhesion on plastics, metals, glass, and elastomers. It serves global enterprise customers in medical, automotive, packaging, electronics, and cable industries through direct sales and 30+ channel partners.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1974
- HeadquartersLunderskov, Denmark
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Tantec A/S does
Tantec A/S is a privately held Danish industrial equipment manufacturer specializing in plasma and corona surface treatment systems for adhesion enhancement. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Lunderskov, Denmark, with a wholly-owned US subsidiary (Tantec EST Inc.) in Glendale Heights, Illinois, the company designs and manufactures both atmospheric corona treatment systems and vacuum plasma treatment systems used to increase surface energy of low-surface-energy materials including plastics, metals, glass, ceramics, and elastomers. The product portfolio spans more than 28 named systems including VacuTEC vacuum chambers (four sizes), RotoTEC-X rotating electrode corona treaters, PlasmaTEC-X atmospheric plasma systems, ProfileTEC for automotive EPDM profiles, PlasmaLINE for medical devices, and a quality monitoring line (LeakTEC, MonTEC, Dyne test), all built on proprietary high-frequency, high-voltage discharge technology operating at 15-25 kHz and up to 80 kV. Tantec also offers aftermarket services including spare parts, on-site service, calibration, and operator training, and provides free in-house product testing to prospective customers.
Tantec sells globally through direct enterprise field sales from its two branch offices and a network of more than 30 channel partners and agents covering 14+ countries across Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Oceania, supported by participation in over 20 industry exhibitions per year and language-specific websites. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of standard and customized equipment, supplemented by aftermarket service and consumables. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to customer specifications, with no public price list. The customer base spans medical devices (Coloplast, MGS Manufacturing, Fraunhofer IST), automotive and tier suppliers (Valeo, Autoform, ASD Lighting, Hill Machinery, VOLA), cable and pipe (Helukabel, Ducab, Flonidan), electronics (Sono-Tek, infinityPV), packaging (Captiva Containers, Kodan Plast), glass and optical (PSC A/S), and other industrial verticals. Tantec holds ISO 9001 certification and positions itself as a 50+ year specialist in surface treatment, with documented technical performance such as 2-10x improvements in lap-shear and peel strength on treated parts.
Tantec A/S firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Tantec A/S
- Legal name
- Tantec A/S
- Website
- https://tantec.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1974
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Tantec A/S is a Danish industrial equipment manufacturer (founded 1974) that designs plasma and corona surface treatment systems to improve adhesion on plastics, metals, glass, and elastomers. It serves global enterprise customers in medical, automotive, packaging, electronics, and cable industries through direct sales and 30+ channel partners.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Tantec A/S industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Surface Treatment Equipment
- NAICS
- Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812), Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (33281)
- SIC
- Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Application Equipment & Coating Services (Contract Coating, Surface Prep) (IMAEAGAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Industrial & Commercial Painting/Coatings/Surface Treatment (IMAIAAAK)
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Where Tantec A/S is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lunderskov
- HQ country
- Denmark
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Tantec A/S 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
- Surface Treatment Equipment (Hardware) Sales: Tantec manufactures and sells plasma and corona surface treatment systems including standard models (PlasmaTEC-X, RotoTEC-X, VacuTEC, SheetTEC, etc.) and customized machines tailored to specific customer applications. Equipment ranges from small laboratory units to large industrial inline production systems.
- Aftermarket & Service: Tantec offers technical support, troubleshooting, remote support, on-site service, yearly maintenance visits, calibration, and operator training. Spare parts and consumables for installed equipment.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
Tantec A/S product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Tantec A/S manufactures industrial plasma and corona surface treatment equipment used to activate, clean, and etch surfaces of plastics, metals, glass, ceramics, and elastomers in order to improve adhesion for subsequent coating, bonding, printing, painting, and cleaning processes. The company sells standard machines (e.g., RotoTEC-X, VacuTEC, PlasmaTEC-X, SheetTEC) and fully customized systems through direct offices in Denmark and the USA plus more than 30 channel partners globally, complemented by aftermarket service, training, and quality monitoring tools.
Product overview
Tantec A/S is a leading manufacturer of industrial plasma and corona surface treatment systems with over 50 years of experience. The company offers two primary technology platforms: Corona Treaters (including RotoTEC-X, SheetTEC, BottleTEC, CableTEC, NeedleTEC, SyrinTEC, PipeTEC, FoamTEC, LabelTEC, SpotTEC, LabTEC-X, and HV-X series generators) and Plasma Treaters (including VacuTEC vacuum chambers, VacuLINE conveyor systems, RotoVAC batch treaters, PlasmaTEC-X atmospheric systems, ProfileTEC for EPDM profiles, SpinTEC, PlasmaLINE for medical, and specialty systems like OzoneTEC and ZeroNOxTEC). Both technologies modify material surfaces to increase surface energy, improve wettability, and enhance adhesion for subsequent coating, printing, bonding, or painting processes. The product portfolio is complemented by Quality Monitoring solutions (LeakTEC, MonTEC, and Dyne test). Tantec serves diverse industries including automotive, medical devices, electronics, packaging, aerospace, defense, cable and pipe, foam and board, and plastic cards, selling globally through branch offices and over 30 partners worldwide.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- PlasmaLINE – Medical Inline vacuum plasma surface treatment system designed for medical devices and therapeutic equipment, treating all surfaces of 3D parts uniformly in a controlled vacuum chamber.
- PlasmaTEC-X Atmospheric plasma treatment system for surface activation and cleaning of metals, plastics, and composites, using high-frequency plasma nozzles with ceramic corona electrodes.
- PlasmaTEC-X OEM OEM-configured variant of the PlasmaTEC-X system for integration into customer manufacturing lines and original equipment manufacturer applications.
- PlasmaTEC-X UR Atmospheric plasma treatment system variant designed for underhood (UR) applications in automotive manufacturing.
- ProfileTEC Plasma treating system specifically designed for EPDM rubber profiles used in automotive weatherstripping, with 4–16 treating heads and line speeds of 20–25 m/min; raises surface tension from 34 to 50 mN/m.
- RotoVAC Vacuum plasma treater with rotating drum mechanism for batch treatment of small parts, ensuring uniform treatment on all surfaces of complex geometries.
- SpinTEC Atmospheric plasma treater for inline surface treatment of various products, providing efficient plasma activation for improved adhesion.
- SpinTEC30 Compact atmospheric plasma treater model with space-efficient configuration for specific treatment requirements.
- VacuTEC (2020, 5050, 8080, 100100) Vacuum treating chamber system for plasma surface treatment at medium vacuum (2–12 mbar), available in four sizes to accommodate varying part dimensions.
- VacuTEC+ COAD VacuTEC system with precision plasma coating capability for advanced adhesion applications and functional layer deposition.
- VacuLINE Vacuum plasma treater with integrated conveyor belt for continuous inline treatment of parts transported through the vacuum chamber.
- OzoneTEC Surface treatment system using ozone technology for specific surface modification applications, including outdoor gear manufacturing.
- ZeroNOxTEC Plasma treatment system designed to eliminate nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions during surface treatment, addressing environmental compliance requirements.
- BottleTEC Corona treatment system for plastic bottles, improving adhesion for labels, coatings, and printing on low-surface-energy polymers.
- CableTEC Corona treatment system for cable surface treatment, enhancing adhesion of inks and coatings on cable insulation and jacket materials.
- FoamTEC Corona treatment system for foam and board materials, improving surface energy for coating, printing, and bonding applications.
- HV-X Series Advanced high-frequency corona and plasma power supplies and generators providing the electrical energy required for surface treatment discharge processes.
- LabelTEC Corona treatment system for narrow-web applications, enabling surface activation of labels and narrow substrate materials for improved printing and adhesion.
- LabTEC-X Laboratory-scale corona treatment system for testing, development, and process validation on customer samples before scaling to production.
- NeedleTEC Corona treatment system specifically designed for needle hub treatment, ensuring secure bonding between needle and hub in medical device manufacturing.
- PipeTEC Corona treatment system for jacket pipes, providing surface activation for improved coating and adhesion in pipe manufacturing applications.
- RotoTEC-X Patented rotating-electrode corona treatment system using ball electrodes on a turntable to create a corona curtain, treating contours, grooves, drill holes, and edge projections of 3D plastic parts.
- SheetTEC Corona treatment system for sheets and plates, treating glass, acrylic, polycarbonate, and other sheet materials (50–1000 mm widths, 500–3000 mm/min speeds) prior to coating or bonding.
- SpotTEC High-frequency spot corona treatment system for localized surface treatment of specific areas on a part.
- SyrinTEC Corona treatment system designed specifically for syringe surface treatment, preparing syringe barrels for printing and coating applications.
- LeakTEC Quality monitoring system for leak detection of micro-pinholes, identifying defects in treated materials for medical and precision products.
- MonTEC Corona performance monitoring system that tracks and verifies treatment quality, ensuring consistent surface treatment results across production runs.
- Dyne Test Surface energy measurement solution using dyne test inks and pens, and contact angle measurements, to verify the effectiveness of plasma and corona treatment.
Quantifiable outcome
- Surface energy increase from 38 mN/m to 72 mN/m on silicone (Coloplast catheters)
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Tantec A/S
Customer profileNamed customers25 records
Segments9 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Tantec A/S technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature15 records
Tantec A/S partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Fraunhofer IST (Germany)coreTantec has a long-term strategic partnership with Fraunhofer IST (Institute for Surface Engineering) in Germany. Fraunhofer scientists used Tantec's RotoTEC-X system to develop 'Plasma in a Bag' technology — a new low-cost technique for coating the inside of closed plastic bags by atmospheric pressure plasma for cell culture applications. The collaboration produced a prototype for automated, reproducible coating deposition under standard laboratory conditions maintaining bag sterility. Fraunhofer describes the cooperation as always beneficial to both companies.
- PSC A/S (Denmark)corePSC A/S, a leading Danish manufacturer of optical filters and display windows with over 25 years of experience, partnered with Tantec to implement SheetTEC corona treatment for improved adhesion of printing inks on acrylic and polycarbonate sheets. Tantec designed a customized solution meeting PSC's requirements for both off-line (batch) and on-line production, with high treatment flexibility including adjustable speed, intensity, number of passes, and intuitive HMI interface.
- infinityPV (Denmark)minorinfinityPV, a Danish company specializing in flexible electronics, partnered with Tantec for innovative surface treatment solutions. Tantec's surface treatment technology is used to optimize adhesion and coating on flexible electronic materials developed by infinityPV.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Tantec A/S competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Vetaphone: Vetaphone is a Danish manufacturer of corona treatment systems for film, foil, and sheet substrates, directly competing with Tantec's SheetTEC, LabelTEC, and CableTEC corona product lines in packaging and converting.
- Softal Corona & Plasma: Softal is a German manufacturer of corona treatment equipment for films, sheets, and cables, directly competing with Tantec in corona treatment for cable/pipe and packaging substrates.
- Ahlbrandt System GmbH: Ahlbrandt is a German manufacturer of corona treatment systems for industrial web and sheet applications, overlapping with Tantec's SheetTEC, CableTEC, and FoamTEC product lines.
- Plasmatreat: Plasmatreat is a German manufacturer of atmospheric plasma surface treatment equipment for plastics, metals, and glass, directly competing with Tantec's PlasmaTEC-X and PlasmaLINE systems in automotive, electronics, and packaging applications.
- PVA TePla: PVA TePla is a German manufacturer of plasma systems for surface treatment and cleaning applications, directly comparable to Tantec's vacuum plasma products serving electronics and medical device customers.
- Enercon Industries: Enercon Industries is a US-based manufacturer of corona and atmospheric plasma surface treaters serving packaging, automotive, and industrial applications, directly comparable to Tantec's full corona and plasma product portfolio.
- Corotec Corporation: Corotec is a US-based manufacturer of corona and atmospheric plasma surface treatment equipment for films, foams, and molded parts, competing with Tantec in similar industrial applications.
Broad incumbents
- Nordson MARCH: Nordson MARCH is the plasma treatment division of Nordson Corporation, offering vacuum plasma systems that compete with Tantec's VacuTEC, VacuLINE, and RotoVAC lines in electronics and medical device applications.
- 3M (Industrial Adhesives & Tapes Division): 3M provides surface preparation and adhesion solutions across multiple industries and has the scale and resources to compete with or incorporate adjacent plasma/corona technologies as part of broader bonding systems.
Others
- Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films (IST): Fraunhofer IST is a strategic R&D partner of Tantec (co-developed Plasma in a Bag) and a broader applied-research player whose surface treatment innovations influence the entire plasma/corona equipment market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Tantec A/S social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
Tantec A/S financial estimates
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Tantec A/S leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Tantec A/S subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Tantec A/S funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Tantec A/S M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Tantec A/S
What does Tantec A/S do?
Tantec A/S manufactures industrial plasma and corona surface treatment equipment used to activate, clean, and etch surfaces of plastics, metals, glass, ceramics, and elastomers in order to improve adhesion for subsequent coating, bonding, printing, painting, and cleaning processes. The company sells standard machines (e.g., RotoTEC-X, VacuTEC, PlasmaTEC-X, SheetTEC) and fully customized systems through direct offices in Denmark and the USA plus more than 30 channel partners globally, complemented by aftermarket service, training, and quality monitoring tools.
Is Tantec A/S a public or private company?
Tantec A/S is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Tantec A/S founded?
Tantec A/S was founded in 1974. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Tantec A/S based?
Tantec A/S is headquartered in Lunderskov, Denmark, in the Europe region.
How does Tantec A/S make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Surface Treatment Equipment (Hardware) Sales are the primary driver. The others are aftermarket & Service.
Who are Tantec A/S's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Vetaphone, Softal Corona & Plasma, Ahlbrandt System GmbH, Plasmatreat, PVA TePla, Enercon Industries and Corotec Corporation. Broad incumbents are Nordson MARCH and 3M (Industrial Adhesives & Tapes Division). Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films (IST) is listed as an others.
Does Tantec A/S have an API?
No public API is recorded for Tantec A/S.
What industry is Tantec A/S in?
Tantec A/S's product category is Industrial Surface Treatment Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEAGAL, Application Equipment & Coating Services (Contract Coating, Surface Prep), with a secondary code of IMAIAAAK, Industrial & Commercial Painting/Coatings/Surface Treatment. Its NAICS code is 332812 and its SIC code is 3470.