What FerroECOBlast does

FerroECOBlast (legal entity Ferročrtalič d.o.o.) is a privately held Slovenian industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1964 and headquartered in Dolenjske Toplice, Slovenia. The company designs and builds custom surface treatment machinery spanning sandblasting, shot peening, laser cleaning, ultra-high-pressure (UHP) water jetting, dry ice and dry snow cleaning, and enamelling/coating systems, with sub-brands DentalBlast (dental implant SLA treatment), OrthoBlast (medical implant roughening), Sensi Snow Blast (dry snow cleaning), and a wholly-owned subsidiary Addiblast (3D print post-processing). Its equipment ranges from manual cabinets (e.g., OrthoBlast MB01) to fully automated robotic cells (ARSP, BoilerBlast, Robotized Blasting Chamber) and serves enterprise customers across aerospace, automotive, foundry, medical/dental, power, metal, additive manufacturing and appliance industries, including named customers such as Turkish Engine Center (Pratt & Whitney), Elan, Dental Tech, MAT Dania Aps, Kapus, Sigmatech, Albatross Fly, Nieros and Sandoz.

The business model is primarily direct enterprise field sales of customized, quote-based industrial capital equipment, complemented by a turnkey professional services layer (concept through implementation) and an e-commerce storefront (shop.ferroecoblast.com) for spare parts, accessories and consumables. Equipment is marketed via the corporate website, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, an email newsletter and recurring international exhibitions (MRO BEER, IDS, MRO Asia-Pacific, MRO Middle East), with a partner portal supporting existing resellers. Several products feature Industry 4.0 connectivity (FEB Connect IoT, SCADA/PLC, smartphone remote monitoring) for traceability and compliance, particularly in the medical/dental line.

Strategic R&D is heavily consortium-driven and EU-co-financed: the company has participated in the CORE 4.0 project with RENAULT, FAGOR EDERLAN, TECNALIA and RAUSCHERT for aluminum closed deck block de-coring, and in a 2020-2023 medical implant project with MD Medicina and Adler Ortho. Multiple EU grants (totaling over EUR 580,000) have funded medical implant automation, digital transformation, a CNC bending system, and a COVID-19 restart program. The company claims 60+ years of continuous operation and positions itself as a global specialist with European manufacturing.

Name

FerroECOBlast

Legal name

FerroČrtalič d.o.o.

Website

https://ferroecoblast.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FerroECOBlast is a privately held Slovenian manufacturer founded in 1964 that designs custom industrial surface treatment equipment — sandblasting, shot peening, laser cleaning, UHP water jetting, dry ice cleaning and enamelling — serving aerospace, automotive, medical/dental, foundry and power enterprise customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Surface Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing (325612), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Surface Preparation Equipment (Shot Blasting, Scarifiers, Grinders) (IMAHALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Application Equipment & Coating Services (Contract Coating, Surface Prep) (IMAEAGAL), Support Removal & Finishing Tools/Consumables (Cutters, Abrasives, Sandpaper, Deburring) (IMAAAIAK)

Keywords

• Sandblasting equipment
• Shot peening machines
• Industrial surface treatment
• Laser cleaning systems
• Dry ice cleaning technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Dolenjske Toplice

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Surface Treatment Equipment Sales: Sale of custom-made industrial surface treatment machinery including sandblasting equipment, shot peening machines, laser cleaning systems, UHP water jetting equipment, dry ice cleaning systems, and enamelling solutions. Equipment ranges from manual cabinets to fully automated robotic systems.
2. Custom Turnkey Solutions: Development and implementation of custom-made, turnkey surface treatment solutions designed to meet unique industry needs. From initial concept to final implementation with expert consultation.
3. E-commerce - Spare Parts and Consumables: Online shop (shop.ferroecoblast.com) for purchasing spare parts, accessories, and consumables for surface treatment equipment.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FerroECOBlast (Ferročrtalič d.o.o.) designs, manufactures, and integrates custom-made, turnkey industrial surface treatment equipment — including sandblasting systems, shot peening machines, laser cleaning systems, UHP water jetting equipment, dry ice/dry snow cleaning systems, and powder enamelling/coating solutions — for industrial manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, foundry, medical/dental, power, metal, additive manufacturing, and appliance sectors. The company operates from its Slovenia headquarters, runs an e-commerce storefront for spare parts and consumables, and delivers engineered solutions from concept to final implementation, including specialized sub-brands such as DentalBlast, OrthoBlast, and the Addiblast subsidiary for 3D print post-processing.

Product overview

FerroECOBlast is a comprehensive surface treatment technology company offering a broad portfolio of industrial equipment under the FerroECOBlast and FerroČrtalič brands. The product ecosystem includes multiple technology categories: Sandblasting (manual cabinets, automated machines, blast rooms), Shot Peening (automated, robotic, orbital, and peenline systems), Laser Cleaning (robotic systems), Dry Ice & Dry Snow Cleaning (blasting units and pelletizers), UHP Water Jetting (decontamination and de-coring), and Enamelling & Coating Solutions (boiler blasting and powder enameling). Specialized sub-brands include DentalBlast for dental implant surface treatment and OrthoBlast for medical implant roughening. The company also operates Addiblast as a subsidiary for 3D print post-processing. Products are supported by dust collection and recycling systems. The portfolio ranges from compact manual units to large custom-built automated cells, with many featuring Industry 4.0 connectivity and SCADA/PLC control systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DentalBlast: Precision and efficiency solutions for dental implant surface treatment, offering automated surface treatment machines for SLA process and optimal osseointegration.
• Sensi Snow Blast
• Addiblast
• OrthoBlast
• FerroECOBlast Europe

Products and services

• DentalBlast 420 Compact automated sandblasting machine for dental implants, processing up to 420 implants per cycle in 2.5 hours. Includes a built-in cyclone unit for media recovery and a 3-axis manipulator for precise positioning. Designed for dental implant manufacturers requiring repeatable SLA surface treatment.
• DentalBlast 900 High-production dental implant blasting machine with flexible pressure or injection blasting options and data logging for compliance; operates at approximately twice the throughput of DentalBlast 420 for dental implant manufacturers.
• DentalBlast BGR (Blasting Generator and Recycling Unit) Modular recycling unit designed for dental implant blasting lines. Supports pressure or injection systems with cyclone separation, vibration sieve classification, and automatic refill to maintain a consistent operational media mix.
• OrthoBlast MB01 (Manual Sandblasting Cabinet) Versatile manual sandblasting cabinet with electronically adjustable height and both injector and pressure blasting options; targeted at laboratories, prototype centers, and 3D part manufacturers for medical implant surface roughening.
• OrthoBlast MB02 (Manual Implant Blasting Machine) Manual sandblasting machine for small batches or individual medical implant repair; designed for compatibility with OrthoBlast BGRU blasting generators.
• OrthoBlast AB01 (Automatic Medical Implant Blasting Machine) Automated medical implant surface roughening machine equipped with a 10-inch HMI touchscreen, vertical manipulator (or ABB IRB 1200 robot arm), and Industry 4.0 smartphone connectivity for production environments.
• OrthoBlast AB02 (Automatic Implant Blasting Machine) Automated implant surface finishing machine with servo-driven satellites for precise rotation, a 10-inch HMI screen, and Industry 4.0 remote monitoring via smartphone app.
• OrthoBlast BGRU (Blasting Generator and Recycling Unit) Modular recycling unit available in injection (BGRUi) and pressure (BGRUp) variants; includes cyclone separator, automatic refill, and filter unit for precise media classification in medical implant blasting lines.
• Manual Wet Blasting Machine Manual wet blasting machine using abrasive media combined with water to achieve very smooth and fine surface finishing effects.
• Water Jet Decontamination Cabinet Heavy-duty water jet decontamination system for radiological waste processing at pressures up to 2,500 bar; includes a water-tight operator cell and advanced filtration for nuclear and power-industry use.
• Robotic UHP Water DE-CORING Automated ultra-high-pressure water de-coring system for aluminum closed deck engine blocks, developed as part of the CORE 4.0 European project with FAGOR Ederlan, Tecnalia, Rauschert, and Renault.
• IBL Dry Ice Blasting Systems Compact dry ice cleaning systems (IBLmini, IBL2500, IBL3000) for small parts and surfaces; operate on standard plant air supply, stainless steel construction, with hopper capacities from 8 to 25 kg.
• DIP Dry Ice Pelletizer In-house dry ice production units (DIP120 at 120 kg/h and DIP240 at 240 kg/h) with quick startup producing pellets in under one minute, achieving 85%+ efficiency in liquid CO2 conversion.
• Sensi Snow Automatic Dry Snow Blasting Advanced automatic dry snow cleaning cabinet using non-abrasive CO2 snow for sensitive surfaces; features a manipulator with nozzle oscillation up to 200 mm/s and a built-in grinder producing fresh snow in-process.
• Sensi Snow Blast Proprietary dry snow cleaning technology using solid CO2 crystals at minus 78.5 °C for delicate component cleaning; achieves 85% efficiency in converting liquid CO2 into dry ice pellets and is positioned in the source as the only such system on the market.
• Blast Rooms Abrasive blast rooms for industrial surface preparation; available as standard or robotized chambers with automated blasting cells for doors, frames, and various workpieces.
• Robotized Blasting Chamber Automated robotized blasting cell for doors and frames using one or two robots with dual nozzles; handles 2–3 pieces simultaneously, stores 100+ recipes, and features pneumatic abrasive recycling.
• CENTRO Filtration Unit Stand-alone dust collector and abrasive recovery system with automatic pulse-jet cartridge cleaning; available in multiple models (CENTRO 2/2 through 4/4 ECO) with airflow from 1,000 to 3,000 m³/h.
• CENTRO SPECIAL Dust Collectors Customized high-capacity dust collectors designed for the largest industrial blast rooms in shipbuilding, railway, and aviation industries; available with optional HEPA filtration and ATEX certification.
• ARC (Abrasive Collecting and Recycling Center) Mechanical abrasive recycling system with elevator, separator, dust collector, and silo; customizable with a powered rotary sieve and automatic fill-in systems for sandblasting operations.
• VF Filter (Two-Bag Filter Unit) Low-cost continuous filtration unit with two filter bags and manual cleaning, providing 700 m³/h airflow for dust-free sandblasting operations.
• BoilerBlast Through-feed Machine Fully automatic internal blasting system for boilers, processing 40–120 boilers per hour in synchronization with a hanging conveyor; features automatic abrasive reclaim and dust filtration.
• BoilerBlast 4 ECO (Semi-automatic) Semi-automatic inside sandblasting machine for boilers with four working stations, processing up to 120 boilers per hour; features rotating hooks and vertical sliding blast lances for consistent enamel adhesion prep.
• BoilerBlast Orbital Machine Multi-station orbital blasting machine processing up to 25 boilers per hour with dual vertical nozzles and a 144-second working cycle.
• Automatic Single BoilerBlasting Cabinet Offline automatic blasting cabinet for large, heavy boilers with vertical sliding nozzle and automatic abrasive recovery; processes approximately 10 boilers per hour.
• ORBITAL 10 ECO-MET (Automatic Pan Blasting Machine) High-productivity automatic aluminum pan blasting machine with 12 nozzles for fine, repeatable surface roughness prior to Teflon non-stick coating; features three working stations and blow-off cleaning.
• Powder Enameling Spray Booths Off-line and in-line powder enameling spray booths (including orbital type for inside coating); feature 100% enamel recycling and robotic integration for vessel, tank, and boiler interior coating.
• ASP System (Automated Shot Peening) Automated shot peening system for wheels, discs, and spherical components; features 2-axis servo-driven nozzle manipulation and a 1,500 mm servo-driven turntable.
• ARSP System (Robotic Shot Peening) Robotic shot peening systems for aerospace, automotive, and heavy machinery applications; equipped with dual motorized turntables and compliant with AMS 2431 / 2430 / 2432 aerospace standards.
• ASP Orbital Shot Peening Custom shot peening machine with motor-driven turntable and six rotational nozzles; features 1,000 kg load capacity and integrated CENTRO 4/4-300 filter unit.
• ASP Peenline Systems Through-feed shot peening system with four nozzles at 45-degree angles and dual pressure vessels for continuous operation on structural components.
• ARSP ARGB System (Landing Gear Shot Peening) Large dual-chamber robotic shot peening system with separate N-strip and A-strip chambers for internal and external landing gear component peening.
• Laser RoboBlast System (Robotic Laser Cleaning) Robotic laser cleaning system with a 6-axis robot arm, belt conveyor, vision camera, detection sensors, and integrated dust extraction for automated component cleaning.
• Addiblast 3D Print Post Processing (MARS, BAM, STAR product lines) Subsidiary-branded product family for 3D print post-processing under the Addiblast name, comprising MARS (manual and automated metal depowdering), BAM (ergonomic manual blasting cabinet for surface treatment of 3D printed parts), and STAR (continuous automatic pneumatic transfer, recycling, and conditioning of powder from various 3D printing sources).
• FerroECOBlast E-commerce Spare Parts & Consumables Shop Online shop (shop.ferroecoblast.com) supplying spare parts, accessories, and consumables for FerroECOBlast surface treatment equipment; supports customers of installed machinery globally.
• Custom Turnkey Surface Treatment Solutions Custom-engineered, turnkey surface treatment solutions designed to meet unique industry requirements; covers initial concept, tailored machinery specification, expert consultation, and final implementation for industrial manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, foundry, medical/dental, power, and other sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced operating time by 60-70% for sandblasting components later painted
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MD Medicina d.o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020R&D project partner for 'Automated technological system for roughing and cleaning of medical implants' (2020-2023). Developing complex automated system for uniform roughness and cleaning of medical implant surfaces using dry ice/dry snow cleaning and integrated surface cleaning control.
• Adler Ortho S.r.l.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020R&D project partner for medical implant surface treatment system. Part of the consortium developing automated technological system for medical implant roughing and cleaning.
• EMO FRITE d.o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development partner for Dry & Wet Blaster R&D project. EMO FRITE provides expertise in advanced special frits and enamels crucial for mechanical and chemical protection of the universal sandblasting system.
• FAGOR EDERLANcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCORE 4.0 consortium partner. Collaboration to develop UHP water de-coring systems for aluminum closed deck blocks produced by High Pressure Die Casting Lost Core (HPDC LC) technology.
• TECNALIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCORE 4.0 consortium partner. Research and technology organization collaborating on aluminum closed deck engine block de-coring technology.
• RAUSCHERTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCORE 4.0 consortium partner. Collaboration on aluminum closed deck block technology for automotive engine applications.
• RENAULTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCORE 4.0 consortium partner. End-user automotive manufacturer collaborating on de-coring technology to reduce engine weight, lower consumption, and decrease emissions for Euro 7 regulations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rösler Oberflächentechnik: Rösler is a German-based global manufacturer of surface finishing equipment including shot blasting, shot peening, and mass finishing systems. Directly comparable to FerroECOBlast across overlapping product categories, target industries (automotive, aerospace, medical), and custom-engineered solution model.
• Pangborn (Norican Group): Pangborn, also under Norican Group, manufactures shot blast and surface preparation equipment for foundries, automotive, and heavy industry. Overlapping product lines with FerroECOBlast, particularly in foundry core cleaning and large blast rooms.
• Guyson International: Guyson is a UK-based manufacturer of blast finishing, shot peening, and surface treatment equipment with comparable custom-engineered approach. Overlapping customer base in aerospace, automotive, and medical device surface finishing.
• BlastOne: BlastOne is a global distributor and manufacturer of abrasive blasting equipment and consumables serving industrial, marine, and infrastructure markets. Comparable product offering in industrial sandblasting equipment with direct overlap in target customer segments.
• Wheelabrator (Norican Group): Wheelabrator, part of Norican Group, is a leading global supplier of surface preparation and shot peening equipment serving automotive, aerospace, and general industrial markets. Directly comparable product portfolio in shot blasting and shot peening with similar enterprise field sales motion.
• Hodge Clemco: Hodge Clemco manufactures shot blasting and surface preparation equipment with strong presence in UK and European industrial markets. Directly comparable product line and customer base for general industrial and foundry surface treatment applications.
• Cold Jet: Cold Jet is the global leader in dry ice blasting and production equipment, directly competing with FerroECOBlast's Sensi Snow Blast and IBL dry ice product lines. Comparable customer base in food, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and automotive cleaning applications.
• ASS Maschinenbau (Automated Surface Solutions): ASS specializes in automated robotic shot blasting and shot peening systems for automotive, aerospace, and medical industries. Directly comparable to FerroECOBlast's ARSP robotic shot peening and dental implant blasting product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Trumpf Laser Technology: Trumpf is a major German industrial laser manufacturer offering laser cleaning systems as part of a broader industrial equipment portfolio. Overlaps with FerroECOBlast's Laser RoboBlast line for industrial surface cleaning applications.
• 3M Abrasive Systems: 3M is a diversified industrial conglomerate offering abrasives, surface preparation equipment, and related consumables. Overlaps with FerroECOBlast in industrial surface treatment, though as part of a much broader portfolio across many industries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FerroECOBlast1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ferroecoblast

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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