Solitec

What Solitec does

Solitec Engineering Ltd is a UK-based manufacturer of bespoke loose bulk solids handling and processing equipment, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Rotolok Group since 1991 from its manufacturing headquarters in Blaenavon, Gwent. The company's product portfolio spans five equipment categories — mixers (horizontal batch, continuous and easy-clean variants), silo dischargers (bin activators, Soliflo advanced bin dischargers and screw bin dischargers), IBC systems (Solibin, Simbin and FIBC filling/discharging stations), dryers (the Solispin centrifugal de-watering unit for plastic pellets), and conveyors (screw conveyors) — supplemented by tumble and double-cone blenders. Technical differentiation is anchored in worldwide patents covering proprietary mechanical architectures, configurable paddle and screw geometries with throughput ranges from 2.8 to 626 m³/hr, and specialised materials-handling features such as crevice-free stainless-steel construction for hygienic applications.

The company sells engineered-to-order capital equipment to blue-chip enterprise customers across eight verticals: chemical, feed processing, food processing, mining and minerals, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, plastics, and power and energy. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time bespoke equipment sales with project management from design through Factory Acceptance Testing, installation and commissioning, supplemented by an aftermarket stream covering a 12-month guarantee, spare parts and ongoing technical support. Pricing is quote-based with no public list pricing. Notable commercial references include state-owned petrochemical companies in China (with approximately £2.4 million in contract awards in 2022) and a named Global Nutrition Company testimonial.

Solitec operates a direct enterprise sales motion with engineers managing projects from first contact through product lifespan, supported by a global distribution network that leverages Rotolok Group design facilities in the UK, USA, France, South Africa and India, a dedicated Shanghai representative office via Shanghai PURZO S&T Development, and participation in industry exhibitions. The customer base spans five continents with compliance credentials including BS EN ISO 9001:2015 quality certification.

Name

Solitec

Legal name

Solitec Engineering Ltd

Website

https://solitec.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Solitec Engineering Ltd is a UK-based, Rotolok Group-owned manufacturer of bespoke loose bulk solids handling equipment — including mixers, dryers, silo dischargers, conveyors and IBC systems — serving blue-chip enterprise customers across petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food, chemical, plastics, mining, feed and power sectors globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bulk Solids Handling Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMALAGAI

Bulk Packaging Filling/Discharge Systems & Handling Aids (Spouts, Lifting, Dischargers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Industrial Bulk Packaging (IBCs, FIBCs, Sacks, Bulk Bags)

SECONDARYIMAHAEAD

Industrial Drying & Evaporation Equipment (Dryers, Evaporators, Crystallizers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Process & Industrial Plant Equipment

SECONDARYIMALAOAB

Filling & Dosing Equipment (Liquid, Powder, Aseptic)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Packaging Machinery and Equipment

Keywords

• Bulk solids handling equipment
• Industrial mixers manufacturers
• Silo discharging systems
• Screw conveyors machinery
• Intermediate bulk containers

Headquarters

HQ city

Blaenavon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Equipment Manufacturing: Design, manufacture, and commissioning of bespoke loose bulk solids handling equipment. Revenue generated from one-time equipment sales with project management, FAT, and installation services. Products include mixers, conveyors, dryers, silo dischargers, and IBC systems.
2. Aftermarket Services: 12-month guarantee on parts with provision for making good defects. Services include spare parts supply and technical support throughout product lifespan.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Solitec Engineering Ltd designs, manufactures, and commissions bespoke loose bulk solids handling and processing equipment for industrial customers. The product range spans mixers (horizontal batch, continuous, and easy clean configurations), intermediate bulk containers (IBCs including rigid containers, FIBC dischargers, and FIBC filling stations), dryers (Solispin centrifugal de-watering units), silo dischargers (bin activators, Soliflo, and screw bin dischargers), conveyors (screw conveyors), and blenders (tumble and double cone). Equipment is engineered to international codes and supported from the Blaenavon, UK manufacturing facility with project management through to factory acceptance testing and installation.

Product overview

Solitec Engineering Ltd is a manufacturer of loose bulk solids handling equipment, operating as part of the Rotolok Group since 1991. The company's product portfolio centers on five core equipment categories: Mixers (including Horizontal Batch Mixers, Continuous Mixers, and Easy Clean Mixers), Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs covering Rigid IBC Containers/Solibin, FIBC Dischargers, and FIBC Filling Stations), Dryers (Solispin centrifugal de-watering units for plastic pellets), Silo Dischargers (Bin Activators, Soliflo advanced bin dischargers, and Screw Bin Dischargers), and Conveyors (Screw Conveyors). Additionally, the company offers Blenders (Tumble Blender and Double Cone Blender). These products serve industries including Chemical, Feed Processing, Food Processing, Mining & Minerals, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Plastics, and Power & Energy. Solitec operates from Blaenavon, Gwent, UK and supplies equipment globally to blue-chip customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Solispin: Centrifugal de-watering unit ideal for surface drying extruded plastic pellets and other synthetic resins.
• Soliflo
• Solibin
• Simbin

Products and services

• Horizontal Batch Mixers Standard range of interrupted spiral mixers with working capacities from 600 Litre to 10,000 Litre, featuring interrupted ribbon agitators with stuffing box shaft seals and outboard bearings to prevent product contamination. Designed for industrial batch mixing applications across Solitec's targeted industries.
• Continuous Mixers Continuous mixers in sizes from 250 to 600mm diameter, with rotary paddles in single or twin parallel shaft construction, suitable for process mixing, back mixing, or conditioning (liquor addition) for a variety of products.
• Easy Clean Mixers Stainless steel hygienic mixers for pharmaceutical, food, and chemical applications in 150 to 6,000 Litre working capacities. Feature crevice-free construction, self-cleaning end plate scrapers, and close-fitting ribbon blades to minimise product hang-up.
• FIBC Discharger Standalone or system-integrated bulk bag discharger for the safe handling and total discharge of powder and granular products, with modular construction allowing retrospective installation.
• FIBC Filling Station Filling stations for bulk bags, super sacks, and FIBCs with dry products, ranging from simple fill heads to complex units with bag inflators, vibration for de-aeration, and load cells for weighing.
• Rigid IBC Containers (Solibin & Simbin) Rigid intermediate bulk containers in Solibin and Simbin ranges, designed for ease of discharge for loose solids. Available in Polyethylene, Mild Steel and Stainless Steel constructions, with sizes from half a cubic metre to three cubic metres.
• Solispin Centrifugal De-Watering Unit Centrifugal de-watering unit designed for surface drying extruded plastic pellets including polyethylenes, polypropylenes, polyamides, polystyrenes, and other synthetic resins. Available in five sizes with throughput exceeding 45,000 kg/hr and water extraction up to 800 m3/hr on larger units.
• Bin Activators Bin activators designed to promote flow of difficult materials from hoppers, comprising a Spun Steel dish with domed baffle supported by cross steel members with out-of-balance motors inducing vibration. Available in Carbon and Stainless steel with diameters from 600 to 3660mm.
• Soliflo Advanced Bin Discharger Advanced bin discharger with inner cone that raises and lowers automatically to create an annular gap for material flow, controlled through compressed air at 5.5 to 6 bar. Available in Round and Square configurations from 600 to 2440mm in Carbon steel, Stainless steel or combinations.
• Screw Bin Dischargers Screw bin dischargers combining variable speed drives with configurations to suit hopper shape and material characteristics, available in single or twin-screw configuration in mild or stainless steel. Sizes 160mm to 400mm diameter with throughput capacities from 2.8 to 626 M3/hr.
• Screw Conveyors Screw conveyors for conveying powders and granular materials, with standard screw diameter range of 160, 200, 250, 315, 355 and 400mm, in Mild Steel or Stainless Steel. Totally enclosed design eliminates product spillage.
• Tumble Blender Tumble blender systems using single or multiple axis technology, available for IBCs up to 3000kg. Provides gentle blending action while lifting and positioning the container for discharge into process plant.
• Double Cone Blender Double cone blender for homogenous mixing of dry powders and granules with gentle tumbling action, suitable for blending a wide range of materials and densities. Features easy and quick access for cleaning, ideal for food and pharmaceutical products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Solispin processing capacity exceeds 45,000 kg/hr of resin pellets with water extraction up to 800 m3/hr
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 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

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• Rotolok GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1991In 1991 the Rotolok Group acquired Solitec. This partnership opened further opportunities and markets while ensuring continued investment for the South Wales factory in Blaenavon. Rotolok Group includes Rotolok UK, Roots Systems Ltd, Sautelma-Rotolok, and Northfield Foundry Ltd.
• Shanghai PURZO S&T Development Co., LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChina representative office handling enquiries in China with local contact Tony Wang, providing regional sales and support for Chinese market.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AZO GmbH + Co. KG: Specialist in automated bulk material handling systems for raw-material reception, storage, conveying, dosing, and screening. Overlaps with Solitec in IBC, conveying, and silo discharge applications across food, chemical, and plastics sectors.
• Hosokawa Micron Group: Global manufacturer of processing and bulk solids handling equipment including mixers, dryers, and classifiers. Direct overlap with Solitec in mixing, drying, and bulk solids processing for chemical, food, and pharmaceutical markets.
• Schenck Process: Global provider of weighing, feeding, screening, and bulk material handling solutions. Overlaps with Solitec in pneumatic conveying, vibratory equipment, and bulk solids processing for chemical, food, and mining customers.
• Coperion (Hillenbrand): Leading global supplier of compounding and extrusion technology, bulk material handling systems, and feeding equipment. Direct overlap with Solitec in conveying, mixing, and silo discharge for plastics, chemical, and food industries.
• Palamatic Process: French manufacturer of bulk material handling and processing equipment including bag emptying, conveying, and mixing systems. Comparable niche-mid market positioning to Solitec across food, chemical, and pharma customers.
• Zeppelin Systems: Specialist in bulk material handling and storage systems, including silos, conveyors, and mixers for chemical and plastics producers. Direct product-line overlap with Solitec in silo discharge and pneumatic conveying.

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group: Large diversified process technology supplier serving food, pharma, and chemical end markets with mixers, dryers, and separation equipment. A much larger incumbent that overlaps with Solitec's pharmaceutical and food processing product lines as part of a broader portfolio.
• Glatt Group: Process technology specialist offering fluid bed systems, mixers, and granulators primarily to pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries. Overlaps with Solitec in mixing and drying applications with a stronger pharma/food focus.

Others

• Rotolok UK: Sister company of Solitec within the Rotolok Group, manufacturing valves and rotary airlock feeders for bulk solids handling. Adjacent rather than direct competitor; shares parent ownership, distribution channels, and customer base with Solitec.

Emerging players

• Motan Colortronic: Supplier of materials handling and conveying systems for plastics processing, including drying, mixing, and conveying modules. Partial overlap with Solitec's plastics-industry de-watering and conveying products, focused on plastics OEMs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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