PBT Rožnov

What PBT Rožnov does

PBT Rožnov p.R., s.r.o. is a privately held Czech limited liability company founded in 1992, headquartered in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, operating as a specialized industrial distributor and service provider for Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Through-Hole Technology (THT) equipment used in electronics manufacturing. The company represents over 30 international manufacturers - including Ersa, Juki, Essemtec, Viscom, Apollo Seiko, Data I/O, Waygate Technologies, IBL, PBT Works (a sister company), and Balver Zinn-Cobar - and supplies a comprehensive equipment portfolio spanning screen printing and dispensing, component placement, soldering (wave, reflow, vapor phase, selective, laser, and rework), cleaning and conformal coating, inspection (AOI, SPI, X-ray, CT), consumable materials, and microelectronics assembly. End-customers include large-scale electronics manufacturers, automotive electronics producers, engineering firms, technical universities and R&D laboratories, and innovative small and medium-sized electronics companies across the Czech and Slovak Republics, with equipment supplied into 14 countries in total.

The company's revenue model combines one-time equipment sales (the dominant revenue stream, supported by 5,000+ cumulative device deliveries), recurring consumables (solder pastes, wires, fluxes, cleaners, adhesives from Balver Zinn-Cobar and partners), and an aftermarket service layer that includes preventive maintenance, warranty and post-warranty service, repairs, upgrades, spare parts, and technology training delivered through a 2018-established training center. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales supplemented by major trade fair presence (AMPER Brno, Productronica Munich), a 100+ sqm equipment showroom, and training-based lead generation.

PBT Rožnov employs 41 experienced staff members, serves 700+ satisfied customers per year, and has held ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications continuously since 2007. The company is currently controlled by a sibling ownership group (Kateřina Pilátová, Radomír Kubík as CEO, and Pavel Kubík) following a generational transition completed in 2020-2021 when founders Antonín and Jana Kubídkovi exited. PBT Rožnov continues to operate as an independent, family-led distributor with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or external funding rounds.

Name

PBT Rožnov

Legal name

PBT Rožnov p.R., s.r.o.

Website

https://pbt.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PBT Rožnov is a Czech privately held distributor and service provider representing 30+ international manufacturers of SMT and THT equipment and consumables for electronics manufacturing, serving 700+ customers annually across Czech and Slovak Republics through direct enterprise sales, training, and service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

SMT Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing (333242), Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing (333992)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Back-End/Advanced Packaging Equipment (Die Attach/Wire Bond/Flip-Chip/TCB) (HDAHAEAL)

Keywords

• SMT equipment distribution
• Electronics manufacturing equipment
• Surface mount technology
• Soldering equipment
• PCB assembly machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Roznov Pod Radhostem

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of SMT production equipment including screen printers, dispensers, placement machines, soldering systems, cleaning equipment, inspection systems, AOI/SPI, X-ray/CT equipment, and microelectronics wire bonders
2. Consumable Materials: Solder pastes, wires, fluxes, solder bars, cleaners, SMD adhesives, and accessories for SMT production
3. Service and Support: Machine services including preventive planned service, warranty and post-warranty service, general repairs, upgrades, spare parts, and technology training

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

PBT Rožnov is a Czech-based distributor and service provider for Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Through-Hole Technology (THT) equipment used in electronics manufacturing. The company represents over 30 international manufacturers and supplies a comprehensive portfolio spanning the full electronics production lifecycle: screen printing, dispensing, component placement, soldering (wave, reflow, vapor phase, selective, laser), cleaning, inspection (AOI, SPI, X-ray/CT), consumable materials, and microelectronics assembly. In addition to equipment sales, PBT Rožnov provides installation, preventive maintenance, warranty service, spare parts, technology training, and process optimization consulting.

Product overview

PBT Rožnov p.R., s.r.o. is a Czech distributor and service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and THT (Through-Hole Technology) equipment and materials for electronics manufacturing. The company operates as a multi-vendor distributor representing over 30 international manufacturers, providing equipment across the entire electronics production lifecycle: screen printing and dispensing, component placement (Juki, Essemtec, Mechatronika machines), soldering solutions (Ersa, IBL, Apollo Seiko systems including wave, reflow, vapor phase, selective, laser, and rework), cleaning and conformal coating (PBT Works systems), inspection and measurement (Viscom AOI/SPI, Vision Engineering microscopes, Waygate Technologies X-ray/CT), production support equipment, consumable materials (Balver Zinn-Cobar solder products), and microelectronics assembly (wire bonders). The portfolio spans from laboratory/prototype equipment to complete turnkey production lines, supported by services including machine service, technology training, spare parts supply, and process optimization consulting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Screen Printing and Dispensing Equipment Equipment for solder paste stencil printing and precise dispensing of adhesives, sealants, and other materials used in SMT production lines. Includes Ersa VERSAPRINT 2 series stencil printers with integrated 3D SPI.
• Component Placement Equipment SMD and THT component placement equipment including automated pick-and-place machines (Juki RS-1XL, RS-2, RX-8, LX-8, JM series; Essemtec Fox.ultra, Puma.ultra; Mechatronika M10V, MX 70/80) and manual manipulators for electronics assembly.
• Soldering Solutions Complete soldering solutions including wave soldering (Ersa POWERFLOW series), reflow ovens, vapor phase soldering (IBL), selective soldering (Ersa VERSAFLOW and ECOSELECT series), laser soldering (Apollo Seiko), soldering robots, rework stations (Ersa HR series), and soldering masks/frames.
• Cleaning and Conformal Coating Equipment Equipment for cleaning printed circuit boards after soldering and applying conformal coatings, including spray-in-air systems and zero-drain technology (PBT Works HyperCLEAN, HyperSWASH, SuperSWASH, MiniSWASH, CompaCLEAN).
• Inspection, Measurement and Testing Systems Optical inspection systems (Viscom AOI/SPI iS6052 and iS6059 series), X-ray inspection, non-contact measurement (Vision Engineering Mantis, EVO Cam), profileometers, and test equipment for quality control in electronics manufacturing.
• SMT Production Lines Complete turnkey SMT manufacturing lines combining printing, placement, soldering, and inspection equipment for fully automated production, configured to customer specifications.
• Consumable Materials Solder pastes, solder wires, fluxes, solder bars, cleaners, SMD adhesives, and accessories for SMT production processes from Balver Zinn-Cobar and other suppliers.
• Computed Tomography (CT) Systems Industrial X-ray and CT systems (Waygate Technologies Phoenix v|tome|x series) for non-destructive testing and 3D analysis of electronic assemblies, including software for visualization and metrology.
• Microelectronics Assembly Equipment Equipment for microelectronics assembly including wire bonders (ball, wedge, and dual configurations) for semiconductor packaging, along with Data I/O programming systems.
• Service and Support Comprehensive machine services including preventive planned service, warranty and post-warranty service, general repairs, upgrades, spare parts supply, and technology training for customers and employees.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 5000 larger devices delivered
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Apollo SeikoflagshipTechnology or Integration · 13 March 2025Global partnership established with Apollo Seiko, a global leader in automated soldering technology. Apollo Seiko has dedicated 50 years to design and development of automated soldering systems including laser selective soldering and robotic soldering solutions.
• Data I/OflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Official representative of Data I/O in Czech Republic and Slovakia. Data I/O is the world's leading provider of manual and automated security provisioning and device programming systems for Flash, Microcontroller, and Logic devices.
• Viscom SEflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Official distributor of Viscom SE in Czech Republic and Slovakia. Viscom is a leading global manufacturer of inspection systems for electronics manufacturing including AOI, X-ray inspection, and solder paste inspection.
• ErsaflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEurope's largest manufacturer of soldering systems with the world's largest product range for PCB manufacturing industry including reflow, wave and selective soldering machines, rework and inspection systems, and soldering hand tools. Represented for over 25 years.
• JukiflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the leading worldwide suppliers for SMT assembly systems. Offers innovative and reliable customer solutions designed to give 'Lowest Cost of Ownership'.
• EssemteccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss company providing adaptive highly flexible SMT pick-and-place equipment, dispense systems, and intelligent production material storage and logistic systems.
• Waygate TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal leader in non-destructive testing (NDT), providing CT systems, X-ray inspection equipment. Formerly GE Inspection Technologies, now Baker Hughes business.
• IBLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld leader in Vapour Phase Soldering Machine Technology with more than 30 national and international patents. Pioneer in vapour phase systems technology since 1987.
• PBT WorkscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech manufacturer of cleaning technology for electronic assemblies and tooling. Ranks among world's most known manufacturers of cleaning technology with over 2000 installations worldwide. Sister company of PBT Rožnov.
• Mek (Marantz)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustry leader in Automatic Optical Inspection (AOI) solutions with over 5000 AOI machines in use worldwide. Pioneer of 5D post-print solder paste inspection technology.
• ViscomcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading global manufacturer specializing in optical inspection (AOI), X-ray inspection (AXI), solder paste inspection (SPI), and advanced technologies for electronics manufacturing quality assurance.
• Balver Zinn – CobarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading manufacturer of solders, high-quality anodes, alloys and wires for the electronic industry. Family-owned company with over 100 employees globally.
• MechatronikacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEntry-level SMT equipment manufacturer founded in 1989. Products sold globally in over 30 countries. Specializes in semi-automatic and automatic machines for SMT, dispensing systems, reflow ovens, and stencil printers.
• mta robotics AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss company with over 50 years of experience in high-precision production machines for selective soldering and volumetric dispensing solutions for automotive, electronics, medical, and watchmaking industries.
• Data I/OcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld's leading provider of manual and automated security provisioning and device programming systems for Flash, Microcontroller, and Logic devices.
• SchnaidtminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor European manufacturer of precise soldering masks and temperature-resistant materials for soldering. CDM® material developed specifically for solder frames and masks with high stiffness at elevated temperatures.
• Vision EngineeringminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal manufacturer of ergonomic stereo microscopes and non-contact measuring systems since 1958. Holds world patents for unique eyepiece-less optical technologies.
• CABminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman company developing and producing PCB separators.
• OlamefminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian manufacturer of high quality lead forming equipment at economic values for over 30 years.
• ZestronminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading cleaning media provider and architect for reliable cleaning processes within electronic and metal parts cleaning applications.
• Volume GraphicsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading software developer for analysis and visualization of industrial 3D computed tomography data.
• EssegiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading company in management of electronic components storage and logistics solutions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Etteplan: Finnish industrial equipment and engineering services provider with SMT equipment distribution and technical service operations across the Nordics and Central Europe. Comparable as a multi-vendor industrial equipment distributor with field-service depth serving manufacturing customers.
• FAI Auriema: Italian SMT and electronics manufacturing equipment distributor with pan-European reach representing multiple OEMs. Direct comparable as a Southern-European multi-principal distributor with similar service, training, and consumables model.
• Streckfuss GmbH: German multi-vendor distributor of SMT equipment and electronics manufacturing solutions. Highly comparable to PBT Rožnov: regional European distributor representing multiple international SMT principals, with in-house service and training capabilities, serving DACH-region EMS and automotive customers.
• ALL4PCB: Portuguese distributor of SMT and electronics manufacturing equipment representing multiple international OEMs. Direct geographic peer: similar-sized European multi-principal SMT distributor with turnkey line integration and after-sales service.

Broad incumbents

• ASYS Group: German manufacturer and supplier of SMT, THT, and electronics assembly equipment with global direct and distributor sales. Comparable as an SMT line-equipment provider competing for the same end customers, though operating as a manufacturer-principal rather than pure distributor.
• ASM Assembly Systems: Global manufacturer of SMT placement equipment and integrated SMT lines (formerly Siemens Electronics Assembly). Comparable as a principal whose products PBT Rožnov resells; represents the direct-manufacturer competitive model that distribution peers must contend with.
• KATEK Group: German electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider with proprietary equipment integration capabilities and M&A-driven scale across Europe. Comparable as a customer/competitor in the CEE EMS space that increasingly internalizes SMT equipment decision-making.
• Yamaha Robotics (IM Group): Japanese OEM of SMT placement equipment, AOI, and factory automation with direct and distributor sales across Europe. Comparable as a competing principal-brand selling into the same Central European customer base, and as a potential alternative vendor line PBT Rožnov does not currently represent.

Emerging players

• Process Point GmbH: German SMT equipment distributor focused on selective soldering and process integration. Comparable as a smaller, specialized European distributor with overlapping product lines (e.g., Ersa, IBL-type equipment) competing for similar EMS customers.

Regional players

• Techval Ltd (Cogispec / SMT Hungary): Hungarian SMT equipment distributor serving a neighboring CEE market with overlapping product lines and customer profiles. Comparable as a direct regional peer competing for cross-border Central European accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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