Improtec

What Improtec does

Improtec (legal entity Importación de Productos Técnicos, S.L.) is a Spanish industrial-adhesives and packaging manufacturer founded in 1988 and headquartered in Viladecavalls, Barcelona, operating under the MAPSA brand with a workforce of 11-50 employees. The company produces masking tapes (krepp) with temperature ratings spanning 60°C to 120°C, specialty adhesive tapes (duct, aluminum, reinforced, double-sided), and complementary packaging consumables including stretch film, bubble wrap, protective foam, strapping, and packing-list envelopes, totaling more than 5,000 SKUs.

The product portfolio is built around proprietary adhesive formulations applied to paper, film, and foil substrates, with a stated focus on professional painter, vehicle-bodywork, industrial-painting, and logistics end uses. In addition to branded MAPSA output, Improtec operates white-label / private-label manufacturing capacity for third-party customers, and in 2024 extended the catalogue to include custom-printed branded packaging tape, enabling customer-specific SKUs.

The business model is B2B distribution-led: an in-house commercial team covers Catalonia, freelance agents cover the rest of Spain, with parallel sales to distributors, hardware stores, and direct e-commerce channels. Customer segments span automotive aftermarket body shops, professional and industrial painters, logistics operators, distribution/hardware retail, and DIY consumers. No pricing model, revenue figures, or funding rounds are disclosed.

Name

Improtec

Legal name

Importación de Productos Técnicos, S.L.

Website

https://improtec.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Improtec is a Spanish manufacturer founded in 1988 that produces MAPSA-branded masking tapes, specialty adhesive tapes, and packaging materials for body shops, professional painters, industrial users, logistics operators, and hardware retailers in Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Adhesive Tapes and Packaging Materials

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

Papers & Allied Products (2600)

akta.pro primary industry

Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ)

Keywords

• Masking tape manufacturing
• Adhesive tape products
• Crepe paper tape
• Industrial adhesive solutions
• Packaging materials supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Viladecaballs

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Direct: Direct sales of adhesive tapes, crepe tapes, packaging materials, and related products to professional customers through the company website and commercial team.
2. B2B Distribution: Sales through distributors, hardware stores, and large retail surfaces throughout Spain. The company serves as a trusted supplier for stores and large surfaces across Spain.
3. Custom/White-Label Manufacturing: Customized tape manufacturing with special measures and company logos for businesses seeking differentiated products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Improtec manufactures and supplies adhesive tapes, crepe (krepp) masking tapes, surface protection products, and packaging materials (stretch film, bubble wrap, foam, strapping, sealing tapes, packing list envelopes) primarily for professional painters, vehicle bodywork shops, industrial users, logistics operators, and distributors/hardware stores across Spain. The company sells under its proprietary MAPSA brand and offers white-label/custom manufacturing with company logos and special measures.

Product overview

Improtec is a manufacturer and distributor of Krepp masking tapes, adhesive tapes, and packaging materials serving demanding professionals. The product portfolio centers on four main categories: (1) Krepp masking tapes (including Cinta Krepp Mapsa line in various temperature ratings from 60°C to 120°C, and Colors), (2) Special adhesive tapes (including Cinta americana/Duck tape, aluminum tape, reinforced tape, and double-sided tapes in plastic and fabric variants), (3) Surface protection products (including tapes with plastic for decoration and bodywork, plastic covers, and Mapsa Premium Car line), and (4) Packaging materials (including printed and neutral sealing tape/precinto, stretch film, foam, bubble wrap, strapping, and packing list envelopes). The company offers white-label manufacturing services under its MAPSA sub-brand, allowing customization of products with special measures and company logos.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MAPSA: The company's own brand of masking tapes, adhesive tapes, and packaging materials.

Products and services

• Cinta Krepp Mapsa naranja 110°C High-temperature masking tape for industrial and automotive painting applications. Natural rubber adhesive with strong, precise adhesion, resists up to 110°C, easy to remove without adhesive residue, waterproof.
• Cinta Krepp Mapsa verde 100°C Masking tape designed especially for the automobile sector. Supports temperatures up to 100°C for 30 minutes, covers areas that should not be painted, removes easily without adhesive residue, waterproof.
• Cinta Krepp Mapsa azul 120°C Professional masking tape for the most demanding applications in the automotive industry. Supports temperatures up to 120°C for 30 minutes or 110°C for 1 hour. Water and UV resistant.
• Cinta Krepp Mapsa Car Premium 90° Masking tape designed for demanding automotive applications. Supports up to 90°C for 30 minutes. Maintains perfect fixation for 5 days without leaving residues.
• Krepp Mapsa extra 80° Masking tape primarily used to cover areas that should not be painted on vehicle bodywork. Supports temperatures up to 80°C in drying oven. Easy to cut, leaves no adhesive residue when removed.
• Cinta Krepp Mapsa extra marrón 80° Masking tape ideal for the bodywork sector, masking areas that should not be painted. Provides 5 days of maximum effectiveness, easy to remove without adhesive residue. Supports temperatures up to 80°C for 60 minutes.
• Cinta Krepp Mapsa mixta 60°C Professional painter's masking tape with natural rubber adhesive. Easy to apply and remove without leaving adhesive residue. Suitable for DIY or decoration projects.
• Cinta americana (Duck tape) High-performance fabric-backed adhesive tape with coated fabric support and high-performance adhesive. Offers great mechanical resistance and reliable adhesion on multiple surfaces. Suitable for demanding repairs, temporary fixings, and industrial protection. Available in gray and black.
• Cinta de aluminio Aluminum tape designed for sealing, insulation, and thermal protection applications. Resists high temperatures, waterproof, easy to cut. Ideal for HVAC and air conditioning installation.
• Cinta reforzada Reinforced adhesive tape ideal for heavy packaging and demanding fixings due to internal reinforcement. Available in longitudinal and cross-stitched fiber versions. Easy to cut, supports temperatures up to 50°C.
• Cinta doble cara plástico Plastic double-sided tape offering strong and durable adhesion on smooth surfaces with good mechanical resistance and dimensional stability. Used in glass industry, automobile industry, and for placing carpet and artificial grass.
• Cinta doble cara tela Fabric double-sided tape perfect for industrial assemblies. Offers high mechanical resistance and excellent adhesion on rough surfaces. Indicated for carpet installation, temporary piece fixing, laminates, signage, and special packaging.
• Cinta con plástico Mapsa para decoración Mapsa tape combined with plastic for interior painting work. Provides precise adhesion, avoiding drips and stains on wider areas. Easily cuts by hand and adheres to many surfaces. Removes without leaving residues, offering clean coverage.
• Cinta con plástico Mapsa para carrocería Tape combined with static plastic for covering larger areas of vehicle bodywork that should not be painted. Great ease of cutting, leaves no adhesive residue when removed.
• Cinta con Plástico Mapsa Premium Car Combination product for protecting bodywork areas that should not be painted. Offers strong adhesion to vehicle sheet metal, avoiding drips and stains. Easy to cut and remove without leaving residues. Supports up to 90°C.
• Plástico cubretodo Lightweight and resistant plastic cover film designed to cover and protect surfaces during painting, renovations, or any activity to avoid staining. Waterproof, flexible, easy to place and remove. Available in fine, medium, and thick options.
• Precinto impreso personalizado Custom printed sealing tape available in different qualities and thicknesses in polypropylene or PVC. Different adhesive types according to industry needs: acrylic, solvent, or hotmelt. Ideal for reinforcing brand image in logistics processes.
• Cinta de embalar / Precinto neutro Packaging tape available in polypropylene with acrylic, solvent, or hotmelt adhesives, and PVC with solvent adhesive. Provides safe and durable box closure on cardboard and other surfaces with good mechanical resistance. PVC tapes indicated for maximum resistance packaging.
• Film extensible Polyethylene stretch film for manual or automatic use, ideal for wrapping and stabilizing palletized loads. Flexible, tear-resistant, with excellent stretching capacity. Ensures cargo securing and protection during transport and storage.
• Foam Non-crosslinked closed-cell polyethylene foam roll, lightweight and flexible. Ideal for protecting delicate surfaces and packaging sensitive items against impacts, scratches, and vibrations.
• Bobina burbujas Bubble wrap roll ideal for greater protection in logistics processes for delicate products. Wraps product cushioning impacts and ensuring it arrives in perfect condition.
• Fleje manual / automático Manual and automatic strapping for closing boxes or securing merchandise on pallets. Available in different types and thicknesses. Various tools available for strapping action such as strapping tools, staples, or coil unwinders.
• Sobres packing list Self-adhesive packing list envelopes, neutral or printed with 'Contains documentation' legend. Ideal for accompanying delivery notes or invoices in merchandise shipping. Protect and ensure visibility of documentation during transport.
• Marca blanca (White Label) Custom manufacturing service allowing businesses to personalize Krepp tapes, plastic tapes, and printed seals with special measures and company logos. Enables functional and exclusive products that strengthen brand visibility.
• MAPSA Brand Range Proprietary brand of masking tapes and adhesive products trusted by professionals across all sectors. Known for quality and reliability in painting and industrial applications, encompassing temperature-rated masking tapes, double-sided tapes, and surface protection products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products guarantee performance within first 6 months from manufacturing date when stored properly

Named customers4 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• TranslinkminorOthersShipping partner for delivering products to customers. Orders are shipped through Translink transportation company with delivery times of 24/48 hours to mainland Spain and 48/72 hours to the Balearic Islands.
• Banco de SabadellminorOthersPayment processing partner for online transactions. Customers are redirected to Banco de Sabadell's secure website for credit/debit card payments. Card data is transmitted directly to the bank via HTTPS protocol without Improtec having access to or storing the information.
• Servei d'Ocupació de Catalunya (SOC)minorOthersImprotec participates as a contracting entity in the SOC's 30 Plus Program 2024-2025, which aims to promote labor insertion for unemployed persons over 30 years of age. The program provides subsidies for hiring and job-specific training.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M: Diversified global industrial conglomerate with a large tapes and adhesives division (including masking, duct, and packaging tapes). Direct product overlap with Improtec's crepe and packaging tape lines, with far broader portfolio and scale.
• Intertape Polymer Group: North American manufacturer of packaging tapes, stretch film, and protective packaging. Overlaps with Improtec's packaging materials business (stretch film, strapping, sealing tape) under B2B distribution.
• Scapa Industrial: UK-based global manufacturer of adhesive tapes and films for industrial, automotive, and healthcare applications. Comparable in producing specialty masking and double-sided tapes for professional end-markets.
• Pattex (Henkel): Henkel's consumer and trade adhesives brand offering tapes, mounting, and repair products. Competes with Improtec in DIY, professional painting, and general-purpose adhesive tape categories across Spain and Europe.
• Tesa: Beiersdorf-owned global manufacturer of pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes, masking tapes, and packaging tapes. Comparable product portfolio (masking, packaging, specialty tapes) and serves overlapping end-markets in automotive refinish and industrial.

Regional players

• Grupo Puma: Spanish building materials manufacturer with adhesive and surface preparation product lines serving construction and paint professionals. Regional peer serving the same Spanish painter/decorator customer base as Improtec.

Emerging players

• Tremco Illbruck: European manufacturer of sealing, bonding, and tapes for construction and industrial applications. Overlaps with Improtec's aluminum tape, surface protection, and industrial adhesives segments.
• ADH Tape: European converter specializing in custom-printed and specialty adhesive tapes for branding and packaging. Comparable to Improtec's white-label and custom-printed sealing tape service line.

Direct peers

• Pro Tapes and Specialties: US-based specialty tape manufacturer and converter offering masking, double-sided, foil, and duct tapes to professional and industrial customers. Comparable product breadth and converter/wholesale distribution model.
• PPM Industries: Italian manufacturer of adhesive tapes (masking, double-sided, packaging) serving professional painters, automotive, and industrial markets across Europe. Closest European mid-market peer with overlapping product mix and customer segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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