SERMATEC

What SERMATEC does

SERMATEC (legal name: SERVICIOS MAQUINARIA Y TECNOLOGÍAS DE ENVASADO, S.L.) is a privately held Spanish industrial packaging solutions company founded in 1998 and headquartered in Terrassa (Barcelona), Catalonia. The firm operates as an exclusive or authorized sales representative and after-sales service provider for international packaging machinery manufacturers in the Spanish market, serving enterprise industrial buyers across five verticals: pharmaceutical, healthcare, cosmetics, detergency, and food. Its offering covers the full packaging line, including filling and closing systems (Groninger), flexible packaging (Mespack), labeling (ETIMA), container handling (Ronchi), material handling (Hanningfield), sterilization and ovens (De Lama), pharmaceutical inspection (Brevetti CEA), and tablet compression (BD Italia), enabling complete turnkey line integration rather than point-product resale.

SERMATEC generates revenue through two streams: hardware distribution and representation of third-party machinery lines, and professional technical services (on-site assistance, training, spare parts supply, line modifications, and remote diagnostics). Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, leveraging trade fair participation (Farmaforum, Hispack, Enomaq, EXPO PACK Mexico), a multilingual corporate website with downloadable catalogs, and project-based quotation; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-driven per equipment specification. The customer base consists of enterprise industrial manufacturers with complex, project-driven packaging equipment needs; specific named customers are not disclosed in available data.

Following the March 2021 acquisition of Talleres Pupar, S.A. (sub-brand Auxiemba) and the 2022 acquisition of Auxiemba Mexico, the company has incrementally extended beyond pure representation into limited manufacturing (new Auxiemba-branded machines built by partner ETIMA) and aftermarket service, while retaining its core distribution model. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional or venture capital backing and operates with a very small core team of 1–10 employees per firmographic data, with primary operations in Spain and a newly consolidated Mexican subsidiary. The May 2022 'Packaging Connections' rebrand articulates its positioning as a bridge between international technology principals and Spanish industrial clients.

Name

SERMATEC

Legal name

SERVICIOS MAQUINARIA Y TECNOLOGÍAS DE ENVASADO, S.L.

Website

https://sermatec.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SERMATEC is a Spain-based industrial packaging machinery distributor and after-sales service provider, representing international OEMs (Groninger, Mespack, ETIMA, Brevetti CEA, Ronchi, and others) for pharmaceutical, healthcare, cosmetics, detergency, and food manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Terrassa

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Machinery Distribution and Representation: Sermatec serves as exclusive or authorized representative for international packaging machinery manufacturers in the Spanish market. Revenue is generated through equipment sales, installation support, and ongoing technical services including spare parts, maintenance, and modifications.
2. Technical Services and Support: After-sales services including technical assistance, training, spare parts supply, line modifications, and remote control support for installed machinery.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

SERMATEC (SERVICIOS MAQUINARIA Y TECNOLOGÍAS DE ENVASADO, S.L.) serves as the exclusive or authorized representative for international packaging machinery manufacturers in the Spanish market. The company sells, installs, and supports complete packaging lines for pharmaceutical, healthcare, cosmetics, detergency, and food sectors, integrating filling, closing, labeling, container handling, flexible packaging, material movement, sterilization, inspection, and compression equipment from partner manufacturers.

Product overview

SERMATEC (SERVICIOS MAQUINARIA Y TECNOLOGÍAS DE ENVASADO, S.L.) operates as a packaging solutions provider and exclusive representative for international packaging machinery manufacturers in the Spanish market. The company offers complete packaging lines across five sectors: Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Cosmetics, Detergency, and Food. Core represented brands include Groninger (pharmaceutical filling), Ronchi (detergent/cosmetic packaging), ETIMA (labeling), Mespack (flexible packaging), Hanningfield (material handling), De Lama (sterilization), Brevetti CEA (pharmaceutical inspection), and BD Italia (tablet compression). Following the 2021 acquisition of Talleres Pupar (Auxiemba), new Auxiemba machinery manufacturing is handled by ETIMA. Technical services include assistance, training, spare parts, line modifications, and remote control support. Company slogan: 'Packaging Connections.'

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Auxiemba: Acquired packaging machinery brand from Talleres Pupar, S.A., specializing in packaging equipment and after-sales service for existing machines

Products and services

• Groninger Packaging Lines

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, standard and minor.

• Groninger GmbH & Co. KgcoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer of high-speed filling and closing machines for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. Groninger provides equipment for complete production lines including the MFCS Fragrance series for perfume filling. Represents a flagship technology partnership for Sermatec's pharmaceutical and cosmetic segments.
• Mespack (A Duravant Company)coreTechnology or IntegrationSpecialist in flexible packaging solutions including flow-wrap, doy-pack, and stick-pack equipment. Mespack serves food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic sectors with sustainable packaging technology. Strategic partner for Sermatec's flexible packaging and food industry focus.
• ETIMA+coreTechnology or IntegrationLabeling technology specialist providing self-adhesive, cold glue, and hot melt labeling solutions. ETIMA partners with Sermatec for labeling integration on packaging lines and now manufactures Auxiemba-branded equipment following the 2021 acquisition.
• Ronchi Mario SpAcoreTechnology or IntegrationItalian manufacturer of container handling and packaging equipment including bottle unscramblers, sorting systems, and container handling for production lines. Key partner for Sermatec's containerized packaging solutions.
• Hanningfield Process SystemsstandardTechnology or IntegrationUK-based manufacturer of material handling equipment including bin tipplers, sieving, cyclones, and product transfer systems. Supports Sermatec's process integration capabilities for powder and solid material handling.
• De Lama SpAstandardTechnology or IntegrationItalian manufacturer of sterilization, oven, and industrial washing equipment. Founded 1949, De Lama provides thermal processing solutions for pharmaceutical and healthcare manufacturing. Key partner for sterilization requirements.
• Brevetti-CEA SpacoreTechnology or IntegrationItalian manufacturer of inspection machinery for injectable pharmaceutical products with over 60 years of experience. Appointed Sermatec as exclusive agent for the Spanish market in June 2019. Inspection solutions include visual, dimensional, and leak detection systems for vials and syringes.
• Tema SinergiestandardTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner referenced in 25th anniversary communications as part of Sermatec's network of international represented companies serving the packaging industry.
• BD ItaliastandardTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of compression equipment referenced in Sermatec's machinery solutions. BD Italia provides tablet and capsule compression technology for pharmaceutical applications.
• Auxiemba (Talleres Pupar, S.A.)coreTechnology or IntegrationAcquired by Sermatec in March 2021, Auxiemba was a Spanish manufacturer of packaging auxiliary equipment. The acquisition included all assets and trademarks. New machine manufacturing continues under ETIMA production with Sermatec maintaining after-sales service for existing Auxiemba installations. AUXIEMBA MEXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V. was separately acquired in 2022 to consolidate Mexican market presence.
• Cruz Roja (Spanish Red Cross)minorOthersCharitable organization supported through Sermatec's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. Collaboration in social welfare initiatives.
• La Marató (TV3)minorOthersCatalan public broadcasting foundation annual charity marathon event. Supported through Sermatec's CSR program for health-related fundraising.
• Fundación Nuria GarcíaminorOthersCharitable foundation supported through Sermatec's CSR program. Organization focused on social welfare and community support.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IMA Group: Leading global manufacturer of packaging machinery for pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food sectors. Highly comparable to Sermatec's pharma and cosmetics packaging line integration business, though operating at much larger scale as a manufacturer rather than distributor.
• Optima Group: German specialist in pharmaceutical fill-finish and packaging machinery. Highly comparable to Sermatec's regulated injectable and pharma packaging focus served via Groninger, Brevetti CEA, and BD Italia partnerships.
• Coesia: Italian packaging machinery conglomerate owning multiple packaging equipment brands (G.D, ACMA, Volpak, Citus Kalix). Comparable to Sermatec as a broad-based packaging machinery supplier/integrator with multi-vertical reach across pharma, food, cosmetics, and personal care.
• Krones AG: Global packaging and bottling machinery leader headquartered in Germany with strong detergency, cosmetics, and beverage packaging presence. Comparable to Sermatec's high-speed plastic container lines for detergency and cosmetics served via Ronchi representation.
• Marchesini Group: Italian packaging machinery manufacturer focused on pharmaceutical and cosmetic lines (filling, labeling, packaging). Comparable to Sermatec's pharma/cosmetic vertical expertise, particularly via Groninger and Brevetti CEA represented lines.
• Syntegon Technology: German packaging machinery specialist (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology) serving pharma, food, and cosmetics. Comparable to Sermatec's pharma fill-finish and food packaging integration capabilities via direct manufacturing.
• Sidel Group: French packaging machinery specialist for beverages, food, and personal care. Comparable to Sermatec's food, cosmetics, and detergency packaging line integration capabilities.
• SMI Group: Italian packaging machinery manufacturer specializing in bottling and packaging for beverage, food, and detergency. Comparable to Sermatec's high-speed plastic container and flexible packaging lines for detergency and food.

Others

• ProMach: US-based packaging machinery integrator with a portfolio of acquired brands serving food, beverage, pharma, and cosmetics. Comparable to Sermatec's multi-brand integration model, though US-focused rather than Iberia/LatAm.

Direct peers

• Ulma Packaging: Spanish packaging machinery manufacturer and integrator based in the Basque Country serving food, pharma, and cosmetics. Highly comparable to Sermatec as a Spain-based packaging machinery solutions provider with similar vertical exposure.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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