Teco

What Teco does

TECO (Te.Co. Tecnologia Commerciale S.p.A.) is an Italian industrial company founded in 1982 by Roberto Roversi and headquartered in Castel Maggiore, Bologna. The company manufactures and distributes Made-in-Italy special electrical cables and complementary cable management products, while also reselling high-tech industrial automation components from international partners. Its cable portfolio covers eight trademarked families (TECNIFLEX, TECWIRE, TECSIGNAL, SERVOLINK, VFDRIVE, FRX, PMXX, plus data and fieldbus variants) for both fixed and dynamic installations, supported by a proprietary range of TECO-branded cable entry systems (Passacavi: TPD, TPS, TFP, TMS series). The company carries over 1,300 cable references and more than 4,910 automation components in stock, offering custom cutting services and dispatch measured in hours.

TECO's revenue model is built on three hardware sales streams — own-brand cable production, proprietary cable entry systems, and third-party automation component distribution — supplemented by technical pre-sale consulting and after-sales support. The company acts as a Value-Add Distributor for Rockwell Automation and Datalogic, and distributes complementary components from HARTING, Phoenix Contact, icotek, Enerdoor, Fandis, Rolec, Connitek, Hohner, and SIB. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales through a regional manager network covering all Italian regions, augmented by Lunch&Learn and Open Day technical events, SPS Italia trade fair presence, and digital channels (EPLAN Data Portal, SPAC Automazione CAD integration, multilingual website, LinkedIn, YouTube).

Primary customer segments are Italian industrial automation OEMs, system integrators, and manufacturers across packaging, food and beverage, lifting, logistics, and general manufacturing. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (Bureau Veritas), with cable products certified to CE, UL, CSA, ECOLAB, CPR, and RoHS standards. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers contact the sales network for quotes and availability.

Name

Teco

Legal name

TE.CO. Tecnologia Commerciale S.p.A.

Website

https://tecoit.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TECO is an Italian industrial company that manufactures Made-in-Italy special electrical cables and cable entry systems, and distributes third-party automation components (Rockwell, Datalogic, Phoenix Contact). It serves industrial automation OEMs, system integrators, and manufacturers across Italy via a nationwide direct sales network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Cables and Components

NAICS

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592), Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMADAMAC

Control, Instrumentation & Automation Cable

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Electrical Wiring, Conduit & Cable Products

SECONDARYIMADAMAK

Cable Management & Support Systems (Trays/Ladders/Strut)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Electrical Wiring, Conduit & Cable Products

SECONDARYIMADAMAD

Data, Communications & Fiber Optic Cable

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Electrical Wiring, Conduit & Cable Products

SECONDARYEUADADAC

Cable Accessories & Joints/Terminations (splices, joints, terminations, link boxes)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Electric Transmission & Distribution (T&D)/Overhead Lines, Underground Cables & Line Hardware

Keywords

• Industrial automation components
• Special electrical cables
• Cable entry systems
• Industrial cable distribution
• Automation system integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Castel Maggiore

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Special Cable Sales: Production and commercialization of over 1,300 references of Made-in-Italy special cables certified to national and international standards, sold with custom cutting services. Revenue generated through product sales with ready delivery from stock.
2. Cable Entry Systems (Passacavi): Proprietary TECO-branded cable entry systems including divisible frames, membrane entries, cable combs, and EMC shielding products. Sold alongside cables as integrated solutions.
3. Industrial Automation Components: Commercialization of high-tech industrial automation components sourced from international brand partners (Rockwell Automation, Datalogic, HARTING, Phoenix Contact, etc.), including identification, motion, control, sensor & safety, networking, and cabinet components. Over 3,000 product codes in stock.
4. Technical Support and Pre/Post-Sale Services: Technical service helping customers identify the most suitable components and validating projects. Includes pre-sale technical consulting and after-sales support, adding service value to product sales.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Teco manufactures and distributes special electrical cables and industrial automation components for industrial automation applications. The company's core offering includes proprietary Made-in-Italy cable families (TECNIFLEX, TECWIRE, TECSIGNAL, SERVOLINK, VFDRIVE, FRX, PMXX) for fixed and dynamic installation, complemented by TECO-branded cable entry systems (Passacavi) and a value-added distribution portfolio of identification, motion, control, sensor & safety, networking, and cabinet components from international automation partners.

Product overview

TECO is an Italian industrial automation company offering special cables (Made in Italy) and industrial components through strategic technology partnerships. The core product portfolio includes multiple cable families for fixed (TECNIFLEX®, TECWIRE®, TECSIGNAL®, FE, UE) and dynamic (FRX®, PMXX®) installation, plus specialized cables for servo motors (SERVOLINK®) and inverters (VFDRIVE®). Supporting the cable offering is a complementary line of cable entry systems (TPD, TPS, TFP, TMS series) designed for efficient cable management in industrial panels. Additionally, TECO distributes high-tech industrial automation components across six categories (Identification, Motion, Control, Sensor & Safety, Networking, Panel Components) through partnerships with international automation leaders including Rockwell Automation, Datalogic, icotek, Harting, Enerdoor, Phoenix Contact, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TECNIFLEX®: Cable family for fixed installation, also UL/CSA and halogen-free options
• TECWIRE®
• TECSIGNAL®
• SERVOLINK®
• VFDRIVE®
• FRX®
• PMXX®
• Passacavi TECO

Products and services

• TECNIFLEX Power and control cables for fixed installation, available in UL/CSA certified and halogen-free versions, including ECOLAB-certified variants for food & beverage applications. Designed for industrial automation applications requiring static cable routing.
• TECWIRE Single core power and control cables for fixed installation, including halogen-free H07Z-K versions for electrical panel applications with enhanced fire safety and low smoke emissions.
• TECSIGNAL Signal transmission cables (LiYY, LiYCY) for low voltage signal transmission with protection against interference, used for communication and control applications.
• SERVOLINK Servo motor cables integrating power and signals for positioning and speed control in automation and robotics applications.
• VFDRIVE Specialized inverter cables for connecting motors to variable frequency drives, featuring high EMI shielding and heat resistance for motor/inverter power connections.
• FRX Flexible cables designed for dynamic installation (mobile routing) in drag chains, certified for continuous flexing applications in industrial automation.
• PMXX High-performance flexible cables for dynamic installation, encoder connections, and sensor applications, designed for demanding continuous motion applications in drag chains.
• UE Data Cables Data cables for industrial Ethernet and fieldbus protocols including PROFINET, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, PROFIBUS, CANopen, and DeviceNet for static and dynamic applications.
• FE Fixed Installation Cables Fixed installation cables including INTERBUS and data cables for static applications requiring reliable signal and data transmission.
• TPD Series Divisible Cable Entry Frames Divisible cable entry frames (Passacavi Divisibili) allowing passage of pre-terminated and non-terminated cables with high environmental protection and pull-out resistance. Available in rectangular and circular formats with IP66 rating and ATEX certification for zones 2/22.
• TPS Series Membrane Cable Entries Membrane cable entries (Passacavi a Membrana) for punch-through installation of numerous non-terminated cables with high environmental protection and pull-out resistance.
• TFP Series Cable Combs Cable combs (Pettini Fissacavo) for electrical panels and equipment to organize cables and ensure pull-out resistance, available with screw fixation or DIN rail mounting.
• TMS Series EMC Shielding Springs EMC shielding springs (Molle di Schermatura EMC) for effective cable shielding grounding with common fixings (screw, busbar, DIN TH35 rail, or C-rail), including grounding braids and brackets.
• Industrial Automation Components Distribution Value-added distribution of high-tech industrial automation components from international brand partners including identification (Datalogic barcode readers, vision systems, laser markers), motion (drives, motors, inverters, encoders), control (Rockwell Automation PLCs, industrial PCs, HMIs), sensor & safety (photoelectric sensors, safety barriers, laser scanners, safety PLCs), networking (industrial switches, firewalls, routers, Wi-Fi), and cabinet components (power supplies, UPS, EMC filters). Over 3,000 product codes in stock.

Quantifiable outcome

• Case study: -35% reduction in assembly time, -50% reduction in warehouse product codes, +100% operational versatility
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rockwell AutomationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTECO is a Value-Add Distributor for Rockwell Automation, offering their full range of industrial automation components including PLCs (ControlLogix 5590), PointMax I/O, and related automation solutions. TECO provides pre-sale consulting and after-sale support for Rockwell products.
• DatalogiccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTECO distributes Datalogic products including barcode scanners (Gryphon 4600, Magellan 3600VSi/3700HSi), vision systems (Matrix 830-930), laser markers (AREX400 AF), and identification solutions. Joint Lunch&Learn events are organized with Datalogic.
• icotekminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTECO distributes icotek cable entry and EMC solutions as part of its component portfolio.
• HARTINGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTECO distributes HARTING industrial connectors and related components.
• EnerdoorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTECO distributes Enerdoor EMC filters and related power quality solutions. Finlab, a company in the Enerdoor group, collaborates with TECO for EMC testing services.
• Phoenix ContactminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTECO distributes Phoenix Contact automation components as part of its industrial component portfolio.
• Finlab (Enerdoor Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinlab, part of the Enerdoor group, operates an EMC testing laboratory that collaborates with TECO for electromagnetic compatibility testing, immunity tests, risk analysis, electrical safety verification, and technical documentation support for machine compliance. Mobile laboratories are available for on-site testing.
• EPLANcoreTechnology or IntegrationTECO's complete cable catalogue is available on the EPLAN Data Portal, enabling electrical engineers to search, insert TECO products into projects, and maintain consistent references from design through to BOM and purchasing. Integration covers all major cable families including power, control, servo, inverter, encoder, signal, sensor, and data cables.
• FandisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTECO distributes Fandis ventilation and air conditioning components for industrial cabinets.
• RolecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTECO distributes Rolec industrial enclosure solutions.
• ConnitekminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTECO distributes Connitek connector solutions.
• HohnerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTECO distributes Hohner rotary encoders and sensors.
• SIBminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTECO distributes SIB products for industrial automation applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Belden: Belden is a US-based manufacturer of specialty signal and data cables for industrial automation, broadcast, and enterprise networks. Its industrial cable portfolio overlaps with TECO's TECSIGNAL and UE/FE data cable families.
• Lapp Group: Lapp is one of Europe's largest manufacturers of integrated cable and connection solutions, including ÖLFLEX control cables, ETHERLINE data cables, and cable glands. TECO competes directly with Lapp's product families in the Italian automation market.
• igus: igus is a leading manufacturer of chainflex cables for dynamic/drag chain applications and energy chain systems. TECO's FRX and PMXX families directly overlap with igus's core offering in motion-rated cables for continuous flexing.
• HARTING: HARTING is a global manufacturer of industrial connectors, cable assemblies, and Han-series interconnect solutions. TECO is both a HARTING distributor and a competitor in industrial connectivity for harsh-environment automation.
• Helukabel: Helukabel is a German-based manufacturer and distributor of specialty cables, wires, and cable accessories for industrial automation. Like TECO, it focuses on special cables for fixed and dynamic installation with custom cutting services and serves OEMs and system integrators across Europe.
• Weidmüller: Weidmüller is a German manufacturer of industrial connectivity, including cable glands, wire-end ferrules, and PCB terminals. Its product range overlaps with TECO's passacavi and panel components offering for industrial cabinet builders.
• icotek: icotek is a German specialist in cable entry systems (including QVT, QVT-Click, and EMC-shielding products). TECO distributes icotek products as part of its passacavi portfolio while also offering its own proprietary TPD/TPS/TFP/TMS lines, making them direct competitors in cable management.

Broad incumbents

• WAGO: WAGO is a German specialist in spring pressure connection technology, terminal blocks, I/O systems, and automation components. As a broad incumbent, it overlaps with TECO's industrial automation component distribution offering for cabinet builders.
• Rockwell Automation: Rockwell Automation is a global incumbent in industrial automation (PLCs, drives, motion control). TECO is a Value-Add Distributor for Rockwell in Italy, meaning Rockwell is both principal partner and a benchmark for the broader automation solutions TECO competes around.
• Phoenix Contact: Phoenix Contact is a broad German industrial automation incumbent offering connectors, terminal blocks, surge protection, and control components. TECO distributes Phoenix Contact components while competing in adjacent cabinet and connection product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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