Fl Tecnics
FLtècnics is a Spanish manufacturer of horizontal form-fill-seal pouch packaging machinery, exporting 95% of production to 40+ countries. Owned by ProMach Group since 2018, it serves food, pet food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and consumer goods manufacturers with rollstock and pre-made pouch systems.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersMassanet De La Selva, Spain
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Fl Tecnics does
FL Tècnics Índex, S.L. (operating as FLtècnics) is a Spanish industrial machinery manufacturer specializing in horizontal form-fill-seal (HFFS/HFS) pouch packaging equipment, founded in 2005 by Mateo Lara and Pablo Pizarro and headquartered in Maçanet de la Selva, Girona, Spain. The company's product portfolio comprises five series of rollstock HFFS machines (FL 1.4B/1.7B compact high-speed flat sachet machines, FL 1.4/1.7 modular spout/zipper units, FL 2.2/2.6/3.3 walking beam large-pouch machines, FL 3.2/3.8 quadruplex high-production machines, and FL 2.7/3.2/4.2 inline carousel machines), pre-made pouch fill-seal machines (PMP series with FM forming modules), and the FL AutoSplicer Pro automatic roll splicing system. The servo-controlled equipment packages liquids, powders, granules, and solids into formats ranging from small sachets to 7 kg stand-up pouches with zippers, spouts, and custom shapes, achieving speeds up to 400 units per minute, with proprietary walking beam and inline carousel transfer architectures as core technical differentiators. All equipment ships with a 3-year warranty.
Since 2018, FLtècnics has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of ProMach Group (USA), positioned within ProMach's Flexibles & Trays business line alongside sister brands Bartelt, Matrix, Ossid, Southern, CL&D, Reepack, and HMC Products. The company exports 95% of production and serves customers across more than 40 countries through a combination of direct enterprise field sales (with regional sales managers covering USA/Asia/Middle East, LATAM, Europe, and selected European country clusters) and channel partnerships, most notably Bartelt Packaging as the North American Master Distributor. Vertical coverage spans food and beverages, pet food and pet care, pharmaceutical and nutraceuticals, personal care and cosmetics, laundry and home care, automotive and industrial chemicals, agriculture and fishing, and tobacco/CBD products.
The revenue model centers on capital equipment sales with quote-based pricing customized to customer specifications, complemented by an aftermarket parts and service stream and a PMMI Certified Trainer Program for operator training. The pricing is not publicly disclosed, contracts are multi-year in nature, and the go-to-market combines top-of-funnel content marketing (multilingual website in English/Spanish/French, LinkedIn, YouTube, Flexible Packaging Insider blog), mid-funnel events (PACK EXPO, EXPO PACK Mexico), and bottom-funnel direct enterprise sales with technical integration support from technology partners such as Endress+Hauser and Bopp & Reuther for precision liquid dosing.
Fl Tecnics firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Fl Tecnics
- Legal name
- FL TÈCNICS ÍNDEX, S.L.
- Website
- https://fltecnics.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- FLtècnics is a Spanish manufacturer of horizontal form-fill-seal pouch packaging machinery, exporting 95% of production to 40+ countries. Owned by ProMach Group since 2018, it serves food, pet food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and consumer goods manufacturers with rollstock and pre-made pouch systems.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Fl Tecnics is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Massanet De La Selva
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Fl Tecnics business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Rollstock Pouch Machines: Sale of horizontal form-fill-seal (HFFS) pouch making machines including FL 1.4B/1.7B, FL 1.4/1.7, FL 2.2/2.6/3.3, FL 3.2/3.8 Quadruplex, and FL 2.7/3.2/4.2 models. Machines sold with 3-year warranty.
- Pre-Made Pouch Machines: Sale of PMP (Pre-Made Pouch) fill-seal machines and FM (Forming Module) pouch-forming equipment for customers preferring ready-made pouches.
- FL AutoSplicer Pro: Stand-alone automatic roll splicing systems for vertical and horizontal form-fill-seal machines, designed to boost efficiency up to 10% with 3-6 month payback.
- Parts and Service: Aftermarket parts supply and technical service support. Includes PMMI Certified Trainer Program for operator training. US/Canada support through Bartelt Packaging.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Industrial packaging machinery with 3-year warranty |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Fl Tecnics product offering
Product offeringCore offering
FLtècnics manufactures horizontal form-fill-seal (HFFS/HFS) pouch packaging machinery and automatic roll splicing systems for industrial manufacturers. The portfolio spans five rollstock machine series (compact flat sachet, modular spout/zipper, walking beam large pouch, quadruplex high-speed, and inline carousel models), pre-made pouch fill-seal machines, and the FL AutoSplicer Pro, packaging liquids, powders, granules, and solids at speeds up to 400 units per minute across food, pharmaceutical, chemical, pet food, and personal care industries.
Product overview
FL Tecnics is a manufacturer of horizontal form-fill-seal (HFFS/HFS) pouch packaging machinery and automatic roll splicing equipment. The product portfolio includes five series of rollstock pouch machines (FL 1.4B/1.7B compact, FL 1.4/1.7 modular, FL 2.2/2.6/3.3 walking beam, FL 3.2/3.8 quadruplex, and FL 2.7/3.2/4.2 carousel), pre-made pouch fill-seal machines (PMP series with walking beam and inline carousel technologies), and the FL AutoSplicer Pro for automatic roll splicing. These servo-controlled machines package liquids, powders, granules, and solids into flat sachets, stand-up pouches with zippers/spouts, and custom shapes at speeds up to 400 units per minute. The company exports 95% of production and belongs to ProMach's Flexibles & Trays business line.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- FL 1.4B / 1.7B HFFS – Compact High-Speed Flat Sachet Machines Compact, high-speed horizontal form-fill-seal (HFFS) machines for packaging liquids, creams, powders, granules, and solids into 3-side and 4-side seal sachets, twin sachets, and custom shapes from rollstock. Available in simplex and duplex configurations achieving up to 180 sachets/minute. For industrial manufacturers in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, and personal care sectors.
- FL 1.4 / 1.7 HFFS - Spout / Zipper Pouch & Flat Sachet Machines Highly versatile HFFS machines for stand-up pouches with zipper or Velcro, corner spout or top spout, 3-side and 4-side seal sachets, and custom shapes from rollstock. Speeds of 90 to 220 pouches/minute with multiple filler capability. For manufacturers needing stand-up pouch formats with closures and spouts.
- FL 2.2 / 2.6 / 3.3 HFFS – Large Pouch & Sachet Walking Beam Machines Versatile walking beam HFFS machines for medium to large pouches up to 5 liters/1.3 gallons. Handles stand-up pouches with zippers, corner/top spouts, and custom shapes. Speeds of 70 to 180 pouches/minute in simplex, duplex, and triplex configurations. For manufacturers of larger-format pouches with closures.
- FL 3.2 / 3.8 HFFS – High-Production Flat Sachet Quadruplex Machines High-speed quadruplex configuration HFFS machines for 3-side and 4-side seal flat sachets and custom shapes. Achieves speeds up to 350 pouches/minute with exceptional filling accuracy for liquids, creams, powders, granules, and solids. For high-volume sachet production lines.
- FL 2.7 / 3.2 / 4.2 HFFS – Large Pouch & Sachet Carousel Machines High-production inline carousel HFFS machines for large stand-up pouches with zippers, spouted pouches, and custom shapes. Features carousel transport for heavy products with speeds of 70 to 140 pouches/minute in simplex and duplex configurations. For manufacturers packaging heavy products in large pouch formats.
- FL PMP Pre-Made Pouch Fill-Seal Machines Versatile pre-made pouch systems (HFS) with walking beam and inline carousel technologies for filling and sealing ready-made pouches. Includes FM Series pouch-forming machines for producing own packages. Handles spouted, zipper pouches and supports retort applications. For manufacturers preferring pre-made pouch packaging.
- FL AutoSplicer Pro - Automatic Roll Splicer Stand-alone automatic roll splicing system for HFFS and VFFS pouch packaging machines. Non-stop splicing boosts line efficiency by up to 10%, reduces material waste, with 3-6 month ROI. Handles rolls up to 300kg with motorized elevator and advanced safety features. Universal compatibility with VFFS and HFFS machines from any manufacturer. For packaging line operators seeking efficiency and waste reduction.
Quantifiable outcome
- Boost line efficiency by up to 10%
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Companies that use Fl Tecnics
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Fl Tecnics technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
Feature7 records
Fl Tecnics partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Lako Tool & ManufacturingminorProMach acquired Lako Tool & Manufacturing in March 2026. Lako designs and manufactures high-performance sealing, cutting, and punching solutions for flexible film packaging machines. Founded in 1976, 59 employees in Perrysburg, Ohio. Serves snack, tobacco, personal care, and pet food end markets.
- HMC ProductscoreProMach acquired HMC Products in October 2024. HMC is a leader in manufacturing, refurbishing, and servicing HFFS machines for flexible packaging solutions across snack food, food, cosmetic, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and household goods industries. 45 employees in Machesney Park, IL. Joins ProMach's Systems & Process business unit.
- Bartelt PackagingcoreBartelt Packaging serves as the North American Master Distributor for FLtècnics headquartered in Spain. Located in Sarasota, FL, Bartelt provides sales, parts, and service support for USA and Canada customers. Bartelt is also a ProMach brand within the Flexibles & Trays business line.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Fl Tecnics competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Bosch Packaging Technology: Robert Bosch's packaging machinery division (now Syntegon Technology following carve-out) is a global incumbent in horizontal and vertical form-fill-seal equipment for food, pharma, and consumer goods. Directly comparable to FLtècnics as a competing HFFS/HFS supplier with a much larger installed base and broader product portfolio.
- GEA Group: German industrial conglomerate with packaging machinery (formerly GEA Procomac) for food, beverage, and pharma applications. Comparable as a broad-incumbent supplier of form-fill-seal equipment with deeper resources and a larger global installed base than FLtècnics.
Direct peers
- Reepack: Italian manufacturer of pre-made pouch fill-seal and tray-seal packaging machines, also part of ProMach Group. Directly competes in the same pre-made pouch and HFS equipment category as FLtècnics' PMP series, serving food, pharma, and personal care customers across Europe.
- Matrix Packaging Machinery: Sibling ProMach brand manufacturing VFFS packaging machinery for snacks, foods, and hardware. Closely comparable as a ProMach-owned flexible packaging equipment OEM serving overlapping CPG end markets with similar servo-controlled form-fill-seal technology.
- Bartelt Packaging: Sibling ProMach brand and North American master distributor for FLtècnics, manufacturing its own horizontal form-fill-seal machinery for pouches and sachets. Directly comparable HFFS product line, same end markets, and operates as FLtècnics' go-to-market channel in USA and Canada.
- PFM Packaging Machinery: Italian manufacturer of horizontal and vertical form-fill-seal packaging machines for food, pharma, and personal care. Directly comparable as a European HFFS specialist competing with FLtècnics on pre-made pouch and rollstock pouch equipment for similar CPG verticals.
- Ossid: Sibling ProMach brand manufacturing horizontal form-fill-seal and tray packaging machinery for food, medical, and consumer goods markets. Comparable as a ProMach-owned HFFS competitor with shared engineering, sales, and service infrastructure alongside FLtècnics.
- Ilapak: Swiss/Italian manufacturer of horizontal and vertical form-fill-seal machinery (including HFFS pre-made pouch systems) for food and personal care. Comparable European-based competitor with overlapping product formats and customer segments to FLtècnics.
- HMC Products: Recently acquired (Oct 2024) ProMach brand manufacturing, refurbishing, and servicing HFFS machines for snack food, cosmetic, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and household goods. Directly comparable HFFS product category and aftermarket services business, creating both partnership and overlap potential with FLtècnics.
Others
- Coesia Group: Italian industrial group with multiple packaging machinery brands (IMA, R.A Jones, Flexa, etc.) covering flexible and rigid packaging for CPG and pharma. Comparable broad-incumbent competitor with overlapping HFFS/pouch machinery offerings and significantly greater scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Fl Tecnics leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Fl Tecnics funding detail
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Investors
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Fl Tecnics M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Fl Tecnics
What does Fl Tecnics do?
FLtècnics manufactures horizontal form-fill-seal (HFFS/HFS) pouch packaging machinery and automatic roll splicing systems for industrial manufacturers. The portfolio spans five rollstock machine series (compact flat sachet, modular spout/zipper, walking beam large pouch, quadruplex high-speed, and inline carousel models), pre-made pouch fill-seal machines, and the FL AutoSplicer Pro, packaging liquids, powders, granules, and solids at speeds up to 400 units per minute across food, pharmaceutical, chemical, pet food, and personal care industries.
Is Fl Tecnics a public or private company?
Fl Tecnics is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Fl Tecnics founded?
Fl Tecnics was founded in 2005. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Fl Tecnics based?
Fl Tecnics is headquartered in Massanet De La Selva, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Fl Tecnics make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Rollstock Pouch Machines are the primary driver. The others are pre-Made Pouch Machines, FL AutoSplicer Pro and parts and Service.
Who are Fl Tecnics's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Bosch Packaging Technology and GEA Group. Direct peers are Reepack, Matrix Packaging Machinery, Bartelt Packaging, PFM Packaging Machinery, Ossid, Ilapak and HMC Products. Coesia Group is listed as an others.
Does Fl Tecnics have an API?
No public API is recorded for Fl Tecnics.