What Mecos does

Mecos Ibérica SL is a privately-held Spanish industrial equipment distributor and service provider headquartered in Cornellá de Llobregat, Barcelona, founded in 1985. The company specializes in metal deformation solutions for sheet metal fabrication workshops across Spain and Portugal, distributing and servicing machinery and consumables for bending, punching, laser cutting, deburring, welding, and fastener insertion processes. Its portfolio includes proprietary Mecos-branded machines (such as the IS-160 grinder, Corner Former, and V-CUT milling machine) alongside exclusive distribution rights for international OEMs including WILA, Tecnostamp, MATE, COSTA, KUHLMEYER, and LOEWER.

The business model is anchored on direct enterprise field sales with category-segmented technical representatives covering the Iberian Peninsula, supplemented by a sub-distribution relationship with Steiner Tools in Madrid. Revenue is generated through hardware sales (capital equipment and tooling), consumables (laser nozzles, lenses, ceramics, polyurethane belts, anti-splash liquids), and technical services including CNC machine maintenance (SAT) and grinding services. Customer engagement is supported by active participation in major Iberian industry trade fairs (BIEMH, Advanced Manufacturing Madrid, Metalmadrid, Industry LIVE) and a dedicated virtual fair platform.

Mecos operates with 11-50 employees, is wholly family-owned with a documented generational succession in progress from founder Chicho to second-generation leader Erik, and serves a horizontal segment of metal fabrication workshops without disclosed enterprise anchor contracts or institutional investors. The company has accumulated 40 years of operational continuity and brand reputation in the Iberian metal deformation sector.

Name

Mecos

Legal name

MECOS IBERICA SL

Website

https://mecos.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mecos Ibérica SL is a family-owned Spanish distributor serving metal fabrication workshops across Spain and Portugal, supplying tooling, consumables, and CNC machinery for bending, punching, laser cutting, deburring, welding, and fastener insertion processes under proprietary and exclusive international OEM brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cornellá De Llobregat

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of metal deformation machinery including deburring machines, insertion machines, welding equipment, V-CUT mills, corner formers, sheet levelers, beveling machines, and grinders.
2. Tooling and Consumables: High-performance tooling for press brakes and punch presses, laser consumables including nozzles, ceramics, lenses, and accessories for Fiber and CO2 lasers.
3. Technical Services: Grinding service for punch press tooling, SAT (Technical Assistance Service) for CNC machine maintenance and operation support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mecos Ibérica SL distributes and services high-performance machinery, tooling, and consumables for sheet metal fabrication processes including bending (press brake tooling), punching (CNC punch tooling and grinders), laser cutting (nozzles, ceramics, lenses, table cleaners), deburring (COSTA, KUHLMEYER, LOEWER machines), and insertion/welding (hydraulic fastener inserters, CNC stud welders, spot welders). The company sources products from international manufacturers (WILA, Tecnostamp, Mate, COSTA, KUHLMEYER, LOEWER, Ophir Optronics) and acts as exclusive distributor for several brands in Spain and Portugal.

Product overview

Mecos is a distributor and service provider for the metal deformation industry, offering a comprehensive portfolio of machinery, tooling, and consumables for sheet metal processing. The product portfolio spans six main categories: Plegado (press brake bending) including Tecnostamp and WILA toolings, sheet followers, and anti-scratch polyurethane belts; Punzonado (punching) including CNC punch tooling compatible with major brands (Trumpf, Amada, Finn Power, Bystronic, LVD, Danobat, Murata-Wiedemann, Salvagnini), grinding machines (IS-160, PNB), and TRUMPF cassettes; Laser (cutting) including consumables (nozzles, lenses, accessories), table slat polishers, pneumatic piece separators, and non-stick coatings; Desbarbado (deburring) featuring COSTA MD series, KUHLMEYER (ZBS, PZM, DBS), and LOEWER (CrossMaster, Swinggrinder) machines plus deburring brushes; Inserción y Soldadura (insertion and welding) including hydraulic insertion machines (M618-2E, MSPe, 820D), CNC stud welding, spot welding, and CNC insertion centers; and additional machinery including Corner Former (corner forming without welding), V-CUT milling, foam gasket equipment, sheet leveling, KUHLMEYER chamfering, and CNC technical support services. The company sources products from carefully selected international suppliers including WILA (Netherlands), Tecnostamp (Italy), Mate (USA), COSTA (Germany), KUHLMEYER (Germany), and LOEWER (Germany), acting as official distributors for Spain and Portugal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mecos Corner Former: Machine for forming corners without welds, designed to improve efficiency by eliminating welding and subsequent finishing processes.
• Mecos IS-160
• Mecos IS-160

Products and services

• Press Brake Tooling (Utillaje para Plegadora) High-performance press brake tooling including dies, punches, and accessories compatible with Promecam, Trumpf, Amada, Bystronic, Axial, and LVD machines, for metal fabrication workshops performing bending operations.
• CNC Punch Press Tooling (Utillaje para Punzonadora CNC) CNC punch press tooling from Mate including thick turret, thin turret, and low turret options compatible with Finn Power, Amada, Trumpf, Bystronic, LVD, Danobat, Murata-Wiedemann, Salvagnini, Goiti-Pulsa, and Euromac machines, for metal fabrication punching operations.
• Grinding Machines (Rectificadoras IS-160 and PNB) CNC grinding machine (IS-160) and semi-automatic bench grinder (PNB) for punches and dies used in punching processes, compatible with tooling from Finn Power, Amada, Danobat, Trumpf, and Multitools stations. Features diamond grinding wheel, cooling system, and touchscreen interface.
• TRUMPF Punch Press Cassettes TRUMPF-style punch press cassettes designed for TRUMPF punching machines used in metal fabrication workshops.
• Laser Consumables for Fiber and CO2 Systems Laser consumables portfolio including nozzles, ceramics, lenses, optical chains, oils, filters, and original components for FIBER and CO2 laser cutting systems from suppliers including Ophir Optronics and Precitec.
• Laser Nozzles and Accessories (Fiber and CO2) Nozzles and accessories for FIBER and CO2 laser cutting machines, compatible with Trumpf, Bystronic, BLM, Amada, Durma, Han's, Messer, Precitec, Prima Industrie, Raytools, Salvagnini, Tecoi, and Yawei systems.
• Industrial Laser Lenses for Fiber and CO2 Focal lenses for industrial Fiber and CO2 lasers designed for high durability, manufactured under ISO-9002 certification.
• Slat Polishing Machine for Laser Tables Automatic polishing machine from Slat Easy Cleaner for cleaning laser table slats on Fiber and CO2 laser cutting machines, with optional automatic traction system.
• Pneumatic Separator for Laser/Punch Cut Pieces Pneumatic hammer separator for separating pieces cut by laser or punching machines, with adjustable vibration control for ease and speed of separation.
• Non-Stick Coating for Laser Cutting Anti-adherent coating applied to surfaces for laser cutting applications to reduce residue and improve cut quality.
• COSTA Series Deburring Machines COSTA METAL deburring, polishing, edge rounding, scale removal, satin finishing, brushing, and surface grinding machines for metal sheets, available in MD3, MD4-5, and MD6-7 series.
• KUHLMEYER Deburring and Finishing Machines KUHLMEYER deburring and satin finishing machines including ZBS (Double Twin Belt), PZM (high volume), and DBS series for deburring and finishing of folded pieces with welded edges.
• LOEWER Deburring, Edge Rounding, and Polishing Machines LOEWER deburring, edge rounding, and polishing machines including CrossMaster DD300S and SwingGrinder series designed for small to medium dimension parts.
• Industrial Fastener Insertion Machines (M618-2E, MSPe, 820D) Hydraulic insertion machines for industrial fasteners including manual, automatic loading, and CNC models (M618-2E, MSPe, 820D) for inserting rivets, nuts, studs, or pins via combined automatic feeding and 4-position turret processes with up to 10 fasteners including 5 different types.
• CNC Stud Welding Equipment CNC stud welding equipment developed for high-speed, high-precision welding of studs, nuts, and separators, suitable for varied production runs.
• Spot Welding Machines with Table Table-based spot welding machines for industrial welding applications in metal fabrication workshops.
• CNC Insertion Center CNC insertion center for industrial fasteners with multiple automatic loaders (up to 8) enabling fully automated insertion of studs, nuts, and separators.
• Corner Former Machine (Conformadora de Esquinas) Corner forming machine designed to form corners without welds, eliminating welding processes and subsequent finishing. Features Mitsubishi PLC touchscreen with capacity for up to 68 programs.
• V-CUT Milling Machine (Fresadora V-CUT) CNC-controlled milling machine that performs milling on each bend line before folding to achieve sharp-edge effect; works with Stainless Steel, Brass, Copper, and complex geometries for minimal-radius live edge bending.
• CNC Foam Gasket Machine (Espumadora de Juntas CNC) Automatic CNC foam gasket equipment for producing sealing and retention gaskets with precision and speed across various industries including electronics, cabinets, and safes.
• Sheet Leveling Machines (Aplanadoras de Chapa) Sheet leveling machines for stress relief and flattening of metal sheets, available in semi-automatic versions for pieces up to 600mm wide.
• KUHLMEYER Automatic Chamfering Machine Kuhlmeyer automatic chamfering machine for metal sheets, with automatic process for chamfering and weld-zone preparation, capable of working pieces up to 18 meters in length.
• Sheet Follower (Acompañador de Chapa) Sheet follower accessory for press brakes that reduces personnel requirements and injury risk, adaptable to all press brake models and brands.
• Anti-Scratch Polyurethane Belt for Bending Anti-scratch polyurethane belt for protecting sheet metal surfaces from marks during bending operations.
• SAT CNC Technical Assistance Service Technical assistance service (SAT) specialized in maintenance and operation of CNC machines, providing technical support, fault diagnosis, and quick resolution for customers.
• Punch Tooling Grinding Service (Servicio de Rectificado) Outsourced grinding service for punch press tooling using latest-generation grinding machines with diamond wheels for companies lacking in-house grinding capability.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WILAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019WILA is a world leader in press brake tooling manufacturing. Mecos serves as the exclusive partner for Spain, distributing WILA bending tools including Tecnostamp products with immediate deliveries, grinding and fractioning workshop, and personalized laser marking services.
• TECNOSTAMPcoreTechnology or IntegrationItalian manufacturer of high-quality press brake tooling distributed by Mecos in Spain. Products include maximum quality and precision with immediate deliveries.
• MATEcoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of punch press tooling including Thick Turret, Thin Turret, Trumpf-style, Salvagnini, Murata-Wiedemann, and LVD-Strippit systems. 100% guaranteed satisfaction.
• COSTAcoreTechnology or IntegrationCOSTA METAL series of deburring, polishing, edge rounding, scale removal, satin finishing, brushing, and surface grinding machines. Complete range from 2 abrasive belts to complete finishing stations.
• LOEWERcoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer of deburring, edge rounding, and polishing machines. Includes CrossMaster and SwingGrinder series for small to medium parts.
• KUHLMEYERcoreTechnology or IntegrationSpecialist in deburring and finishing of folded pieces. Series include ZBS (Double Twin Belt), PZM (high volume), DBS (double grinding belt), and automatic chamfering machines for thick plates up to 18 meters.
• Steiner ToolsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor contact in Madrid area (Granada, 47, 28007 Madrid) representing Mecos products in the Madrid region.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wilson Tool International: US-based manufacturer of tooling for punch presses, press brakes, and stamping. Comparable to Mecos's MATE-supplied punch tooling line, serving the same fabricator customers with similar product categories.
• Mate Precision Technologies: US-based manufacturer of tooling for punch presses (Thick Turret, Thin Turret, Trumpf-style, Salvagnini, Murata-Wiedemann, LVD-Strippit). Direct comparable as a tooling manufacturer partner of Mecos whose products Mecos distributes in Spain.
• Rolleri Holding: Italian manufacturer of press brake tooling and sheet metal working tools. Comparable to Mecos's Tecnostamp and WILA offerings as a premium European press-brake tooling brand competing for the same customer segment.
• WILA: Dutch world leader in press brake tooling. Mecos is WILA's exclusive Spain distributor, making WILA a direct product-line peer whose success in Iberia is partly driven through Mecos's distribution.

Broad incumbents

• TRUMPF: Global leader in machine tools and laser technology, including press brakes, punching machines, and laser cutting systems. Mecos distributes tooling compatible with TRUMPF machines, making TRUMPF both a partner ecosystem and a broader incumbent in the same end markets.
• Bystronic: Swiss-based global supplier of press brakes, laser cutting systems, and automation for sheet metal processing. Competes for the same metal-fabrication customers in Iberia and globally that Mecos serves with its tooling and consumables portfolio.
• LVD Group: Belgian manufacturer of press brakes, laser cutting machines, and punching equipment. Mecos distributes LVD-Strippit compatible tooling, and LVD competes for the same metal-fabrication workshop customers in Spain and Portugal.
• Amada: Japanese global manufacturer of sheet metal machinery including press brakes, punch presses, and laser systems. Mecos supplies Amada-compatible tooling, while Amada competes in the same customer base across Europe.
• Salvagnini: Italian manufacturer of flexible sheet metal processing systems, including panel benders, punch-shear systems, and laser cutting machines. Directly comparable because Mecos distributes tooling compatible with Salvagnini machines while Salvagnini competes in the same Iberian customer accounts.

Emerging players

• Prima Power: Finnish-Italian manufacturer of sheet metal fabrication machinery, including laser machines, punch-shear systems, and bending automation. Comparable end-customer focus on metal fabrication workshops, with overlapping product portfolio at the machine level rather than the tooling-distribution level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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