What Fantek does

Fantek Industrial S.L.U. is a Spain-based manufacturer of structural systems for the audiovisual and live events industry, headquartered in Alcácer (Valencia). Founded in 1940 as a metallic structures company, the firm re-launched its own FANTEK brand in 2005 and operates today as a private limited company (S.L.U.) under FANTEK INDUSTRIAL S.L.U., following a 2015 restructuring. The company's product portfolio spans four core categories: aluminum truss systems (parallel, triangular, square, rectangular, and circular profiles across 40+ series), lifting towers (structural, front-loading, and top-loading configurations), stage platforms (FT STAGE with online configurator), and LED wall support systems (ATLAS modular ground stack). A wide range of accessories including transport carts, clamps, motors, and the patented Fantek Ring (F-Ring) truss protection system rounds out the offering. Manufacturing incorporates automated welding (since 2016) and TUV-certified safety standards, with a 45.36 kWp photovoltaic installation completed in 2024 to support sustainability goals.

The company's revenue model is built on hardware sales across its product lines, distributed through a regional representation network under contracted territorial agreements and supported by a direct private client area for ordering and project-based quotations. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and customer service is delegated to representation companies within assigned territories. Fantek targets four primary customer segments: event production companies (the primary segment), venue operators, equipment rental companies, and system integrators. Named customers include the San Sebastian International Film Festival (SSIFF), installation partner Loyola 21, AIRE Pool Club Barcelona, and Espectra Professional Audio. The company markets through its website, industry trade shows (notably LDI Las Vegas), customer case studies, and newsletter communications.

Fantek operates at a small scale (11-50 employees) and reports no external equity investment, acquisitions, or public listing. Its markets served are explicitly listed as Europe only. The firm has received multiple Spanish government grants for industrial competitiveness and sustainability (€21,304.50 in 2024, €200,000 in 2025) alongside a NextGenerationEU-funded photovoltaic grant (€20,836.90 in 2024), reflecting a modest but consistent capital base for ongoing modernization. The single registered patent is the Fantek Ring (F-Ring), launched at LDI Las Vegas in 2022.

Name

Fantek

Legal name

FANTEK INDUSTRIAL S.L.U.

Website

https://fantek.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fantek Industrial manufactures aluminum truss systems, lifting towers, stage platforms, and LED wall support structures for the audiovisual and live events industry. Founded in 1940 and headquartered in Alcácer, Spain, the company serves event producers, venue operators, rental companies, and system integrators across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Stage and Truss Equipment for Live Events

NAICS

Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322)

SIC

Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro primary industry

Live Sound & Stage Equipment (PA Systems, Amplification, Monitoring) (MPAIAJAD)

Keywords

• Aluminum truss systems
• Lifting towers
• Stage platforms
• LED wall support
• Live event equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Alcácer

HQ country

Spain

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. Hardware Sales - Truss Systems: Manufacture and sale of aluminium truss systems in multiple profiles (parallel, triangular, square, rectangular, circular) and series for professional AV/staging applications. Products include accessories like corners, bolts, pins, and extenders.
2. Hardware Sales - Lifting Towers: Production and sale of structural, front-loading, and top-loading lifting towers for suspending lighting, sound, and staging equipment at events and installations.
3. Hardware Sales - Stages: Sale of configurable stage platforms and folding stages with accessories including legs, stairs, railings, and skirts.
4. Hardware Sales - LED Wall Support: Modular support systems for LED display walls and screens, including the ATLAS system.
5. Hardware Sales - Accessories: Sale of transport carts, frames, clamps/claws, motors, and other accessories for truss and stage systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fantek manufactures and sells aluminium truss systems, lifting towers, stage platforms, LED wall support structures, and accessories for the audiovisual and live events industry. The company offers configurable products through online configurators (FT Stage, ATLAS) and provides custom engineering solutions for complex installations across Europe.

Product overview

Fantek offers a comprehensive portfolio of professional audiovisual and entertainment industry equipment organized into four core product categories: Truss Systems (featuring multiple profile types including Parallel, Triangular, Square, Rectangular, and Circular series with numerous size variants), Lifting Towers/Lifters (available in Structural, Front Loading, and Top Loading configurations with dedicated accessories), Stage Platforms (FT STAGE system with online configurator), and LED Wall Support Systems (ATLAS modular ground stack system with configurator). The portfolio is complemented by a wide range of accessories including Transport Carts, Frames, Clamps, Motors, and specialized truss accessories. The company provides online product configurators for stages and LED walls, enabling customers to customize products for specific project requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FANTEK Ring® (F-Ring): Patented truss protection ring made of rubber, designed to protect trusses from damage during stacking, transport, and storage. Compatible with all truss models using 50mm main tubes.
• ATLAS System
• FT STAGE

Products and services

• Truss Systems Comprehensive range of professional aluminium truss systems for the audiovisual and entertainment industry, available in multiple profile types including parallel, triangular, square, rectangular, and circular series for staging, lighting support, and structural applications.
• Lifting Towers (Lifters) Professional lifting towers for raising and positioning equipment in entertainment and event applications, available in structural, front-loading, and top-loading configurations for suspending lighting, sound, and staging equipment.
• Stages (FT STAGE) Configurable stage platforms for entertainment and event applications, featuring modular design with customizable sizes, legs, stairs, railings, and skirts, supported by an online FT Stage configurator.
• LED Wall Support Systems (ATLAS) Modular ground stack systems for LED display walls, including the ATLAS system, allowing configuration of screen walls by choosing width and height with all necessary mounting elements and an online configurator.
• Fantek Ring (F-Ring) Patented rubber protection ring for trusses that prevents damage during stacking, transport, and storage. Installs in minutes and is compatible with all truss models using 50mm main tubes (the standard for 29cm wide event trusses).
• Truss and Lifter Accessories Accessories for truss and lifting systems including transport carts, frames, clamps, motors, baseplates, bolts, pins, and extenders used for installation, configuration, and handling of stage and AV equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Custom 26x12 meter truss frame successfully supporting large projection screens for prestigious film festival

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Tomcat (Area Four Industries): Tomcat is a North American truss and staging brand under Area Four Industries, serving concerts, theatre, and corporate events. Comparable product mix in truss and lifting solutions.
• EXE Technology: EXE Technology is an Italian manufacturer of lifting towers, chain hoists, and rigging equipment for live events. Directly competes with Fantek's lifter product category.
• Prolyte (Area Four Industries): Prolyte, now part of Area Four Industries, is a leading European manufacturer of aluminium truss systems, staging, and lifting towers for the live events industry. Directly comparable product portfolio and customer base to Fantek.
• Eurotruss: Eurotruss manufactures aluminium truss systems, tower lifts, and stage decks for professional entertainment applications across Europe. Highly comparable product offering and customer segment to Fantek.
• Naxpro-Truss: Naxpro-Truss is a German manufacturer of professional truss systems, staging, and event equipment sold through European distribution. Comparable product range and target customers.
• Duratruss: Duratruss is an Italian/Swiss manufacturer specialising in aluminium truss systems and rigging hardware for entertainment, exhibitions, and architectural installations. Direct overlap with Fantek's truss portfolio.
• Global Truss: Global Truss is one of the world's largest truss manufacturers with a broad range of aluminium truss systems, lighting rigs, and staging products. Direct competitor to Fantek in core truss and lifting categories.
• Milos (Area Four Industries): Milos produces truss and structural systems for concerts, exhibitions, and permanent installations under Area Four Industries. Overlaps directly with Fantek's truss and lifting tower categories.
• Movecat: Movecat is a German manufacturer of kinetic solutions, chain hoists, and control systems for live entertainment rigging. Adjacent competitor in the lifting/motor component of Fantek's offering.
• Stageco: Stageco is a Belgian specialist in large-scale mobile and custom staging solutions for festivals, concerts, and corporate events. Directly comparable in the staging product category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Fantek_Ind
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fantek-industrial-s.l.

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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