What Sanco Technology does

Sanco Technology Ltd is a UK-based (Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire) privately held industrial equipment designer and manufacturer founded in 2004, employing 11-50 people. The company engineers bespoke industrial dryers, infrared and UV curing systems, flash products, and custom automation equipment, with a product portfolio spanning gas dryers (3 Meter Gas Dryer with hood exhaust, Custom Gas Dryers), electric dryers, the Sanco Airforce Hot Air Dryer Range with Eco Mode, 3 Tier Powder Dryers for clean-room use, a 2500mm-belt Glass Dryer, UV Paint Lines, and automation systems (robotic assembly lines, conveyor systems, 'autowrap'). Its modular component design, configurable HMI control panels, and proprietary power control units for facilities with limited supply underpin a customizability-led value proposition, complemented by an installed base of 600+ machines across 232 global sites serving automotive, pharmaceutical, textile, food packaging, glass, biomedical, advertising, solar, and labeling customers.

Sanco operates a sales-led, direct go-to-market model: a dedicated sales force conducts on-site measurement and consultation, designs and manufactures equipment to specification, installs it, and supports it through an international service team offering annual service contracts, gas-to-electric and electric-to-gas conversions for relocating operations, and spare parts (UV lamps, filters, motors, inverters, conveyor belts, heating elements, inks) at below-RRP pricing. Revenue mechanics are predominantly one-time equipment sales supplemented by recurring aftermarket parts and professional service revenue. The company also distributes partner products including AEOON direct-to-garment printers and the Dekken Kolibri + IQ-Label garment finishing system (listed at €12,000 ex VAT, Ex-Works), and maintains long-term customer relationships with named accounts such as Enemy Ink, Avery Dennison, Hexigone, SPS, and Hirsch Gruppe.

The firm is founder-led, with Bert Santos as Managing Director and Anthony Wilkinson as Operations Director, and shows no disclosed external investment, parent company, M&A activity, or public listing. Distribution is achieved through direct sales, the company website, trade shows (Utrecht, Logistics & Automation Madrid, Texprocess Frankfurt, FESPA Barcelona), email, and WhatsApp Business. Geographic reach is global with confirmed installations in the UK, broader Europe, and Bangladesh.

Name

Sanco Technology

Legal name

Sanco Technology Ltd

Website

https://sancotechnology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sanco Technology Ltd is a UK-based private manufacturer (founded 2004, 11-50 employees) that designs, builds, and installs bespoke industrial dryers, UV curing systems, flash products, and custom automation equipment for automotive, pharmaceutical, textile, packaging, glass, and other manufacturing customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nottingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Manufacturing and Equipment Sales: Custom design, manufacture, and installation of industrial dryers, UV curing systems, flash products, and automation equipment. Products are built to customer specifications and installed on-site.
2. Parts and Consumables: Supply of spare parts including UV reflective lamps, filters, motors, inverters, conveyor belts, heating elements, and inks for dryers and printing equipment at competitive prices below RRP.
3. Installation and Servicing: International service team provides installation, maintenance, and servicing for gas and electrical heating products. Yearly service contracts available to ensure optimal equipment uptime.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sanco Technology designs, manufactures, and installs bespoke industrial drying, infrared (IR), UV curing, and flash products, plus automation systems such as robotic assembly lines and conveyor systems. The company also supplies spare parts, consumables, annual service contracts, and international equipment conversion (gas-to-electric / electric-to-gas) services for manufacturing customers worldwide.

Product overview

Sanco Technology provides bespoke industrial drying, IR (infrared), curing, and flash products for manufacturing. Their portfolio centers on core product lines including the 3 Meter Gas Dryer, UV Exposure Units, Custom Gas Dryers, Electric Dryers, Sanco Airforce Hot Air Dryer Range, 3 Tier Powder Dryers, Glass Dryers, UV Paint Lines, and Automation Systems (robotic assembly, conveyor systems, 'autowrap'). They partner with Dekken to offer Kolibri + IQ-Label garment finishing solutions. The company provides spares and consumables (UV lamps, filters, motors, conveyor belts, heating elements, inks) along with service contracts and international conversion services. Serving automotive, pharmaceutical, textile, food packaging, glass, biomedical, advertising, solar panel, and other industries, with over 600 machines across 232 global locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3 Meter Gas Dryer (Hood Exhaust) Large-scale industrial gas-powered dryer with a hood exhaust system, designed for textile printing applications. Features modular construction with easy-open gas or pneumatic struts and configurable HMI placement.
• Custom Gas Dryers Bespoke gas dryer solutions engineered to customer specifications, site measurements, and space availability, with configurable exhaust and control options.
• Electric Dryers Industrial electric drying equipment available in various sizes for manufacturing and production environments, with delivery and installation included.
• Sanco Airforce Hot Air Dryer Range Hot air drying systems equipped with energy-saving 'Eco Mode' that minimizes maximum power demand for facilities with limited electrical supply, reducing overall energy consumption.
• 3 Tier Powder Dryers Multi-tiered powder coating dryer systems designed for clean room environments in automotive and pharmaceutical applications, with optional custom power control units for facilities with limited power supply.
• Glass Dryer (2500 Belt Width) Industrial dryer specifically designed for glass processing applications, featuring a 2500mm belt width for handling glass substrates.
• UV Exposure Units Industrial UV exposure and curing systems for hardening inks, coatings, and adhesives across various substrates in printing and manufacturing applications.
• UV Paint Line Complete UV paint coating line system designed and manufactured by Sanco for customer installations, enabling UV-curable paint application and finishing.
• Automation Systems (Robotic Assembly, Conveyor, Autowrap) Manufacturing automation solutions including robotic assembly lines, 'autowrap' systems, and conveyor systems designed to streamline production processes and increase efficiency.
• Spares and Consumables Replacement parts and consumables including UV reflective lamps, spare filters (manufactured in-house), 2.2–3 KW electric motors, drives and inverters, conveyor belts (rubber, steel, stitched Kevlar), heating systems and elements, and inks for printing technologies.
• Service Contracts Annual service contracts ensuring optimal equipment uptime, including preventive maintenance and gas and electrical heating servicing delivered by Sanco's international service team and partners.
• International Conversion Services Conversion services for relocating industrial drying equipment internationally, including Gas-to-Electric or Electric-to-Gas conversions to meet regional operational requirements.
• Kolibri + IQ-Label Garment Finishing System (Dekken partner product) Garment folding, bagging, and labeling solution combining the Kolibri folding machine with the IQ-Label print-and-apply module using a SATO CL4NX-Plus industrial printer; supports paper bags, pre-printed bags, and pre-made bag formats. Sold by Sanco at €12,000 (ex VAT, Ex-Works).
• AEOON DTG Printer (CMKYW) and AEOON Pre Treatment Belt Direct-to-garment printer and pre-treatment belt system sold by Sanco as AEOON partner products, with delivery and installation included.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy consumption reduction through Eco Mode
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Group Pressing PlusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 October 2024Partnership for presenting T-Apparel and T-Matic-5020 solutions at Logistics & Automation Madrid exhibition.
• Enemy InkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership where Enemy Ink exclusively uses Sanco dryers due to the quality, reliability, and longevity of Sanco products. The companies have been working in conjunction for many years.
• Avery DennisonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAvery Dennison utilizes Sanco's services for parts and consumables, demonstrating Sanco's ability to supply major industry players at competitive prices.
• Hirsch GruppeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHirsch Gruppe utilizes Sanco's services, indicating a supplier-customer relationship for industrial parts and service offerings.
• DekkencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dekken for folding machines (Kolibri) and IQ-Label solutions. Sanco promotes and sells Dekken products including the Kolibri + IQ-Label garment finishing system. Joint exhibition presence at industry events including Utrecht, Logistics & Automation Madrid, Texprocess, and FESPA.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ATMA: Taiwanese manufacturer of precision screen-printing machines with optional UV and dryer modules. Comparable to Sanco's bespoke print-and-dry packages used by screen-printing shops and industrial lines.
• SPGPrints: Dutch manufacturer of rotary screen, digital and inkjet printing equipment with integrated UV/IR drying systems for textiles and graphics. Highly comparable to Sanco because both serve textile/industrial printing customers with combined print + drying solutions.
• Vastex International: US manufacturer specializing in screen printing dryers, flash cure units and curing cabinets. Directly comparable niche competitor to Sanco in screen-printing thermal equipment, including small-format industrial dryers.
• IST Metz: German UV/IR system integrator producing UV lamps and curing equipment for industrial finishing, printing, coating and electronics. Comparable to Sanco's UV exposure units, UV paint lines and curing systems across industrial applications.
• Hönle Group: German specialist in industrial UV technology, UV lamps and UV/IR curing systems for printing, coating and electronics. Closely comparable to Sanco's UV curing and exposure unit portfolio and customer profiles in industrial drying.
• M&R Companies: US-based manufacturer of screen printing equipment, including flash cure units and conveyor dryers. Comparable to Sanco's drying and curing systems for the screen-printing and DTG end markets it serves.
• ROQ International: Portuguese maker of screen printing and DTG machinery, including flash dryers, curing units, and finishing equipment. Comparable to Sanco in screen-printing drying/curing equipment for the textile and garment decoration industry.
• Polyprint: Portugal-based manufacturer of DTG printers and pre-treatment equipment serving garment decorators. Comparable to Sanco on the DTG (AEOON) side of the business with overlapping textile/garment printing customers.

Broad incumbents

• Epson: Global printer OEM with DTG and large-format industrial print lines (SureColor series) sold through industrial channels. A broader incumbent whose scale and distribution poses competitive pressure on Sanco's partner DTG offerings.
• Kornit Digital: Israeli producer of industrial DTG digital printing systems that integrate drying/curing in a turnkey platform. A larger incumbent competitor in adjacent on-demand garment printing where Sanco's drying and DTG accessories also compete.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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