What M-Tec does

M-Tec (legally m-tec mathis technik gmbh) is a privately-held German industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1978 and headquartered in Neuenburg, Germany. The company designs, manufactures, and services equipment for the production, logistics, and processing of dry-mixed building materials and other fine-grained bulk goods, with a second business line in 3D concrete printing (3DCP) material-supply systems. Its portfolio spans complete dry-mortar plants (Anlagenbau), construction-site machines (mixing pumps, silo mixing pumps, continuous mixers, conveying systems), silo technology (storage silos, homogenization silos, mobile storage), and an in-house developed m-tec connect digitalization stack comprising cloud telemetry, machine monitoring, fill-level measurement probes, and an OEE analytics module.

Technically, M-Tec is vertically integrated: it develops and produces core components including proprietary controls, automation, frequency-converter motor calibration, the patented sump-principle mixing system, and a two-chamber mixing architecture. The portfolio is protected by more than 100 patents and utility models. Customer interfaces include industrial protocols (OPC-UA, Modbus-RTU, RJ45 Ethernet) for ERP integration, plus an E-commerce spare-parts channel (1stophandwerk.de). The company has a wholly-owned subsidiary (m-tec CZ, s.r.o.) in the Czech Republic with manufacturing and service facilities, a sales office in China, and commercial coverage of nearly 100 countries through direct regional sales teams, channel partners, and trade-show marketing.

The business model is hardware-led: revenue is generated from plant-engineering project sales, construction-site equipment sales, spare-parts E-commerce, and after-sales service and consulting. The digitalization suite introduces a modest recurring/data-attached revenue tier. Customers are primarily enterprise dry-mortar producers, construction contractors, 3DCP integrators (COBOD, PERI Germany, Constructions-3D, bruil BV), and bulk-material users in industrial-adjacent verticals (e.g., Schweizer Salinen for deicing salt); an SMB/long-tail buyer segment is served via the spare-parts storefront.

Name

M-Tec

Legal name

m-tec mathis technik gmbh

Website

https://www.m-tec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

M-Tec is a German industrial-machinery manufacturer (founded 1978, Neuenburg) that designs and sells dry-mortar plants, construction-site mixing/pumping equipment, silo technology, 3D concrete-printing material-supply systems, and the m-tec connect cloud/monitoring suite. It serves enterprise dry-mortar producers, construction contractors, and bulk-material handlers across nearly 100 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Machinery and Dry Mortar Plant Engineering

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312), Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & Architecture (Additive End-Use Components) (IMAAAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Service, Repair & Maintenance Contracts (Preventive Maintenance, Onsite Service, Extended Warranty) (IMAAAIAM), Printer & System Spare Parts (Motors, Belts, Rails, Build Plates) (IMAAAIAA), Material Qualification, Testing & Certification (AM Materials) (IMAAABAL)

Keywords

• Dry mortar technology
• Construction site equipment
• 3D concrete printing
• Industrial plant engineering
• Bulk material handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Neuenburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

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. Plant Engineering (Anlagenbau): Complete dry mortar plant design, construction, and delivery including planning and engineering of production facilities.
2. Construction Site Equipment: Sale of machines for construction sites including mixing pumps, silos, conveying systems, and accessories for processing dry mortar and other bulk materials.
3. Spare Parts: Online spare parts shop (1stophandwerk.de) offering replacement parts and accessories.
4. Service and Consulting: Comprehensive consulting and service offerings around building materials and their processing, including mechanical and electrical/software service.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

M-Tec designs, manufactures, and sells industrial machinery for dry mortar production and processing, including complete dry mortar plants, construction site equipment (mixing pumps, silo mixing pumps, conveying systems, storage silos), and specialized machines for 3D concrete printing. The offering is complemented by the m-tec connect® digitalization suite (cloud platform, machine monitoring, silo fill-level probes, OEE dashboards) and supported by spare parts distribution plus engineering service. Customers primarily include dry mortar producers, construction-site contractors, and 3D concrete printing collaborators active in construction, automotive, environmental, and industrial bulk-material applications across nearly 100 countries.

Product overview

M-Tec is a German industrial machinery company (established 1978) offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction site technology and plant engineering solutions. The product portfolio centers on the m-tec connect® family of connected equipment for dry mortar processing, 3D concrete printing, and construction site automation. Key product lines include silo mixing pumps (EMP MO, SMP-III FE100 MO), 3DCP machines (duo-mix 3DCP/3DCP+, P20 3DCP, P50 3DCP, SMP III 3DCP), storage silos, and accessories including the flow-matic printing and spraying heads. The digitalization suite (m-tec connect® Cloud, Machine Monitoring, Silo Probes, OEE) enables IoT connectivity and remote monitoring. The company also offers complete dry mortar production plants, construction site equipment, and 3DCP project collaboration with manufacturers like COBOD, PERI, Constructions-3D, and bruil. Products operate in nearly 100 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• m-tec connect®: Digital connectivity brand for construction site equipment, encompassing machine monitoring, cloud platforms, fill level measurement, and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) solutions.

Products and services

• Dry Mortar Plants (Trockenmörtelanlagen) Complete engineered plant solutions for dry mortar production, including planning, construction, and commissioning of production facilities with components for mixing, conveying, dosing, weighing, and purge-cleaning, intended for industrial dry mortar producers.
• Construction Site Equipment Equipment for construction sites including continuous mixers, mixing pumps, conveying systems, silo placing units, pumps, and accessories (rotors, stators, hoses, compressors, remote controls), targeted at construction contractors and applicators.
• m-tec Silo Storage Systems Storage silos for bulk materials including transport silos, stationary silos, homogenization silos, hoppers, tanks, and containers, including mobile versions for deicing salt and pellet storage; serve both construction site and industrial bulk-material handling applications.
• m-tec connect EMP MO Silo Mixer Pump Connected silo mixer pump with patented mixing system for efficient dry mortar processing, including automatic shut-off compressor, water pump, and m-tec connect monitoring for cloud-based machine data access.
• m-tec connect SMP-III FE100 MO Silo Mixer Pump Advanced silo mixer pump with frequency converter for flexible pumping power and dual mixing system, featuring real-time transmission of machine data (operating times, error codes, cycle counts) to the cloud.
• m-tec connect duo-mix 3DCP Mixing pump designed for 3D concrete printing and automation applications, with standardized interfaces for robot integration, OPC UA protocol support, frequency converter for variable output (approx. 22 l/min), and dual functionality as mixing pump or continuous mixer.
• m-tec connect duo-mix 3DCP+ Enhanced mixing pump with extra powerful motor and extended mixing chamber for greater mixing energy, featuring automatic material feeding, digital flow meter, frequency converter, and OPC UA support for factory control system integration.
• m-tec connect P20 3DCP Pump Compact, connected pump for simple 3DCP applications and automation processes with variable flow rate (approx. 3-24 l/min), RJ45/USB adapter with Modbus-RTU interface, and remote operation capabilities via external control signals.
• m-tec connect P50 3DCP Pump Versatile, powerful pump for automation and 3D concrete printing with variable flow rate (approx. 10-80 l/min), frequency converter, dual-channel safety integration, and Modbus-RTU interface for local and remote operation.
• m-tec connect SMP III 3DCP Silo Mixing Pump Two-chamber silo mixing pump for industrial automation and 3D concrete printing, featuring variable flow rate (10-80 l/min), frequency converter, OPC-UA and RJ45 Ethernet interfaces, M2M control, and patented dual mixing system for consistent material quality.
• flow-matic P1 Printing Head Printing head for material printing in 3D concrete printing applications, with pinch valve controlled via external system signals and configurable mounting for automation robots.
• flow-matic S1 Spraying Head Spraying head for automated application of materials with layer thickness greater than 5 mm, suitable for 3DCP and coating industry automation.
• flow-matic S1F Fine Plaster Spraying Head Fine plaster spraying head for automated application of materials with layer thickness less than 5 mm, designed for precision coating applications.
• flow-matic PX Multi-Component System Head Multi-component system head for processing multi-component materials in 3D concrete printing and automation applications, with flow rate 1-10 l/min, system pressure 0-2 bar, operable standalone with frequency converter or as complete solution with control unit and dosing system.
• m-tec connect Silo Probes Silo level measurement probes using ultrasonic or radar technology with GPS tracking and cloud connectivity, offering point measurement, full-length scan measurement, and display units for on-site level indication.
• m-tec connect Cloud Platform Proprietary cloud platform that aggregates fill level data from silo sensors and machine data from connected equipment, providing mobile data access, GPS tracking visualization, ERP integration, data export, and configurable notifications for monitoring and route planning.
• m-tec connect Machine Monitoring Remote monitoring system that collects machine parameters (operating hours, error codes, power consumption, cycle counts) via modem and antenna, transmitting data to the cloud for real-time visibility, predictive maintenance, and remote troubleshooting.
• OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) Module Dashboard module for monitoring manufacturing equipment effectiveness through availability, performance, and quality metrics, providing transparency on production losses and integrable into MIDAS or retrofittable to existing systems.
• Modular Propane Heat Pump New modular propane heat pump suitable for residential and commercial buildings, with capacity up to 26 kW per unit, supporting integration with geothermal, photovoltaic-thermal modules, and third-party energy management systems.
• Spare Parts Online Shop (1stophandwerk.de) Online storefront at 1stophandwerk.de offering replacement parts and accessories for M-Tec machines and equipment to contractors and end customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Installation of steel anchors in half the usual time in tunnel projects
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• COBODcoreTechnology or IntegrationCOBOD uses m-tec technology for 3D concrete printing applications. The collaboration produced Germany's first 3D-printed residential building, demonstrating the plug-and-play functionality of m-tec equipment.
• PERI GermanycoreTechnology or IntegrationPERI Germany partnered with m-tec for 3D concrete printing technology, notably for the first 3D-printed residential building in Germany.
• Constructions-3DcoreTechnology or IntegrationFrench market leader Constructions-3D offers a complete mobile solution for 3D concrete printing directly on construction sites using one of the largest 3D printers, fully integrated with m-tec technology. The system is plug-and-play and ready for series production.
• bruil BVcoreTechnology or IntegrationDutch partner bruil opens new design possibilities with designer facades that can also be printed in color, relying on tried-and-tested m-tec technology specially developed for 3DCP collaboration.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Putzmeister (Sany): Putzmeister (now owned by Sany) is a global leader in concrete and mortar pumps, mixing and conveying technology used on construction sites. It is the closest direct competitor to M-Tec's silo mixing pumps and construction site equipment for processed building materials.
• PERI: PERI is a global formwork and scaffolding leader that has expanded into 3D concrete printing. As both a co-developer with M-Tec on Germany's first 3D-printed residential building and a player in 3DCP, it is a direct peer in construction-site 3DCP applications.
• COBOD International: COBOD is a leading 3D concrete printer OEM and M-Tec's 3DCP integration partner (e.g., Germany's first 3D-printed residential building). It is a direct peer in the 3DCP ecosystem where M-Tec supplies the material-feed / mixing pump subsystem that COBOD printers rely on.
• Schwing / Stetter: Schwing (with Stetter) is one of the world's leading manufacturers of concrete pumps, truck-mounted mixers, and concrete processing equipment for construction sites. It directly overlaps M-Tec's mixing pumps and site-based concrete/mortar handling equipment.

Emerging players

• ICON (ICON Build): ICON is a US-based 3D construction printing company developing large-scale 3DCP for residential and military applications. It is an emerging player in the 3DCP value chain where M-Tec's mixing pumps and digital interfaces are an enabling technology.
• XtreeE: XtreeE is a French 3D concrete printing startup focused on architectural and structural concrete printing. It represents an emerging player in the European 3DCP ecosystem where M-Tec's m-tec connect mixing and pumping solutions are commonly integrated.
• CyBe Construction: CyBe is a Dutch 3D concrete printing company offering printers, materials, and printing services. It is an emerging peer in the 3DCP space and is relevant to M-Tec's 3DCP equipment sales across European construction markets.

Broad incumbents

• Knauf: Knauf is a major global manufacturer of dry mortar, plasters, screeds, and building systems. As both a customer of dry mortar plant engineering and a competitor in building material systems, Knauf is a relevant broad incumbent peer for M-Tec's plant engineering business.
• Sika AG: Sika is a global specialty chemicals company with a large dry mortar, concrete, and screed systems portfolio, including mortars and mixing technology. It is a broad incumbent in the same downstream value chain (dry mortar applications) where M-Tec supplies production and processing equipment.
• Wacker Neuson: Wacker Neuson is a global construction equipment manufacturer offering compact machinery, concrete technology, and site equipment. Its concrete technology line competes broadly with M-Tec's construction site equipment in the same European channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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