What Utilcentre does

Utilcentre (UTILCENTRE SL) is a privately held Spanish e-commerce retailer specializing in professional equipment, machinery, and consumable supplies for artisan food production industries including chocolate making, pastry/bakery, ice cream/gelato, and commercial culinary operations. The company operates exclusively through its own Magento-based online storefront at www.utilcentre.com, requiring customer registration before purchase, with tiered free-shipping thresholds (€150 minimum for mainland Spain, €250 for Portugal/Andorra/Balearics, €500 for broader international) and serves customers across Spain, Portugal, and Andorra.

The catalog spans hand tools from €4 to industrial machinery priced up to €8,500, distributed from specialty manufacturers including SELMI (chocolate processing lines such as tempering, enrobing, bean-to-bar), Silikomart and Pavoflex (silicone molds), Frigomat (batch freezers priced €4,520-€5,340), Kenwood (stand mixers at €1,065), Robot Coupe, Bamix, Dynamic, and Flexipan. Operating with 1-10 employees from registered headquarters in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia in Catalonia's cava-producing region, the firm generates revenue through one-time product sales with prices quoted exclusive of VAT (21% standard, 10% colorants, 4% books) and supports card, bank transfer, direct debit, and PayPal payment methods.

The go-to-market is direct e-commerce supplemented by content marketing on a dedicated blog, YouTube product demonstrations, Instagram visual showcases, Facebook engagement, and email newsletters. All products carry a 1-year warranty with spare parts guaranteed for a minimum of 5 years from product discontinuation, signaling a long-term equipment supply proposition rather than a transactional commodities play. The company is independently owned with no disclosed external investors, parent entity, or institutional capital.

Name

Utilcentre

Legal name

UTILCENTRE SL

Website

https://utilcentre.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Utilcentre is a Spanish e-commerce retailer distributing professional pastry, chocolate, bakery, ice cream, and commercial-kitchen equipment from specialty manufacturers (SELMI, Silikomart, Frigomat, Kenwood) to artisan food businesses across Spain, Portugal, and Andorra.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sant Sadurní D'anoia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Revenue generated from direct sales of professional pastry, bakery, chocolate, and ice cream equipment and utensils through the e-commerce platform. Products range from basic hand tools (17-40€) to industrial machinery (4,000-8,500€). Includes specialty items, spare parts, accessories, and consumables.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Utilcentre operates a Spanish-language e-commerce storefront that distributes professional pastry, bakery, chocolate, and ice cream equipment sourced from third-party brands. The site sells directly to both business customers (bakeries, pastry shops, chocolatiers, ice cream makers) and individual consumers through a single Magento-based online shop.

Product overview

Utilcentre operates as a B2B e-commerce platform specializing in professional equipment, machinery, and consumable supplies for artisan food production industries including chocolate making, pastry/bakery, ice cream/gelato, and culinary operations. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into distinct product categories: SELMI chocolate processing machinery (tempering, enrobing, cooling systems), W&VE spray guns for coating applications, preparation machinery (mixers, processors, pasta machines), cooking equipment (induction, fryers, grills), ice cream machinery (batch freezers from Frigomat), and extensive mold collections (polycarbonate chocolate molds, Silikomart silicone pastry molds). Beyond equipment, the catalog includes specialized utensils (Exoglass spatulas, Grand Dimensions ergonomic tools, Parisen whisks), decorating supplies, precision measurement instruments, storage solutions, hygiene products, and professional cookbooks. The platform serves professional operators requiring high-quality production tools, operating under legal entity UTILCENTRE SL based in Barcelona, Spain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SELMI: Chocolate tempering and processing machinery line, including tempering machines, coating machines, enrobing machines, extruders, and related equipment for professional chocolate making.

Products and services

• Exoglass product line Distribution of Exoglass-branded professional pastry and bakery products (molds and related items) via the Utilcentre e-commerce storefront, aimed at professional pastry/bakery businesses and hobbyist consumers.
• Grand Dimensions product line Distribution of Grand Dimensions-branded professional pastry, bakery, chocolate, or ice cream equipment via the Utilcentre storefront, targeted at small professional artisanal-food businesses and individual buyers.
• Electrical Cooking Pots product line Distribution of electrical cooking pots and related professional kitchen equipment via the Utilcentre storefront, targeted at pastry, chocolate, and ice cream production businesses and hobbyist users.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1-year product warranty with spare parts availability for minimum 5 years from product discontinuation

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SELMIcoreTechnology or IntegrationSELMI is a leading manufacturer of professional chocolate processing equipment including tempering machines (atemperadoras), enrobing machines (bañadoras), extruders, chocolate fountains, and bean-to-bar processing lines. Utilcentre serves as a distributor for the full SELMI product range, featuring prominently in the catalog navigation and highlighted products.
• SilikomartcoreTechnology or IntegrationSilikomart is an Italian manufacturer of professional silicone molds for pastry and ice cream. Utilcentre distributes Silikomart products in their silicone pastry molds category.
• FrigomatcoreTechnology or IntegrationFrigomat manufactures professional ice cream equipment including batch freezers (mantecadoras). Featured products include the G5 Frigomat batch freezer at 5,340€ and the Frigomat Kream 2.5 with cooling system at 4,520€.
• KenwoodcoreTechnology or IntegrationKenwood is a well-known brand for professional stand mixers. Featured product: Kenwood Titanium Patissier XL 1400W with bowl and scale at 1,065€.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Jata: Spanish manufacturer of small kitchen appliances and utensils (small domestic appliances). Partially overlapping with Utilcentre's basic utensils and gadgets categories, though Jata is more consumer-oriented and less specialized in professional pastry/chocolate equipment.

Broad incumbents

• Hendi: Netherlands-based broad-line foodservice equipment brand and distributor operating across Europe with own-brand products. Comparable in product categories (kitchen utensils, cooking equipment) but with much broader geographic reach and scale than Utilcentre.
• KaTom Restaurant Supply: Major US online restaurant and foodservice equipment retailer covering similar product categories (food prep, cooking, refrigeration) but at much larger scale, broader scope, and primarily B2B orientation.
• Webstaurant Store: Massive US foodservice equipment e-commerce platform selling a broad catalog including pastry, chocolate, and ice cream equipment. Directly overlapping with Utilcentre's categories but at vastly larger scale and broader assortment across all foodservice.

Regional players

• Sammic: Spanish manufacturer and supplier of commercial kitchen equipment (food prep, vacuum packing, dishwashing). Regional Spanish peer with overlapping B2B customer base in professional kitchens, though Sammic is primarily a manufacturer rather than a multi-brand distributor.
• Repagas: Spanish manufacturer of professional cooking equipment (fryers, grills, ovens, tilting pans). Directly comparable as a Spain-based professional foodservice equipment company, though Repagas is more focused on heavy cooking equipment rather than pastry/chocolate specialization.
• Matfer Bourgeat: French manufacturer of professional pastry, bakery, and kitchen equipment with strong reputation in the European pastry industry. Directly comparable in product focus on pastry equipment, though different geography and primarily a manufacturer rather than distributor.
• Lacor: Spanish manufacturer and distributor of professional kitchen utensils, cookware, and pastry tools. Regional Spanish peer in similar product categories with overlapping customer base in hospitality and pastry, though broader in scope than Utilcentre's specialty focus.
• Santos (Santos SAS): French manufacturer of professional food preparation equipment (juicers, grinders, mixers, blenders). Regional European peer with similar B2B professional foodservice equipment focus and overlapping customer base in cafés and pastry shops.

Direct peers

• Pastry Chef Depot: US-based online retailer of professional pastry supplies, molds, and equipment. Directly comparable as a specialty e-commerce store serving the same artisan bakery and pastry customer base that Utilcentre serves in Spain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZ2x-xFmm5hKCGaha8XMvCg?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/Utilcentre
• Instagraminstagram.com/utilcentre
• Xx.com/Utilcentre

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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