What Mattei does

Mattei (legal entity Ing. Enea Mattei SpA) is an Italian industrial manufacturer founded in 1919 and headquartered in Milan, specializing exclusively in rotary vane compressor technology for compressed air systems. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a comprehensive portfolio organized into variable speed compressors (RVX i, RVD i, BLADE i, OPTIMA series), fixed speed compressors (CLASSIC ERC, BLADE, RVD, MAXIMA, RVX series), custom compressors for rail, road, OEM, gas, and aluminium applications, air treatment products (filtration, refrigerated and adsorption dryers), master controllers (Concerto, Quartetto), and control systems (Maestro XB/XS/XC). Underlying offerings include proprietary Xtreme Injection Technology, a Mattei Cloud monitoring portal, MYCARE extended warranty, and Mattei Academy training services.

Mattei serves industrial enterprise customers across 15+ verticals including manufacturing, healthcare/pharmaceutical, food, transport, chemical/petrochemical, OEM, mining, dry cleaning, biogas and technical gases, paper, plastics, aluminium, agriculture, woodworking, and automotive. Its value proposition rests on three claimed differentiators: a 100,000+ hour operational lifespan without major component replacement, up to 15% energy savings versus other rotary compressors via its variable speed i-Series, and the ability of its vane technology to improve efficiency over time rather than degrade. The company cites case histories with enterprise customers including Luxfer Gas Cylinders (compressors in service for 25+ years), Thermo King Berlin, and Spirax Sarco.

The business model combines direct enterprise field sales with a multi-tier global distribution architecture, including regional affiliates (Mattei Americas, Mattei UK, Mattei Suzhou), specialized vertical distributors (Mattei Rail for rail applications, MOVE for on-vehicle solutions), and a dedicated distributor portal. Revenue streams include hardware sales across compressor and air treatment lines, custom OEM solutions, after-sales services (extended warranty, spare parts, commissioning, training), and energy efficiency offerings. Pricing is quote-based for industrial systems and is not publicly disclosed. Mattei is a privately held company with no parent, institutional investor, or public listing referenced in the available data.

Name

Mattei

Legal name

Ing. Enea Mattei SpA

Website

https://matteicomp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mattei is a privately held Italian industrial manufacturer founded in 1919 that designs, produces, and services proprietary rotary vane compressors and air treatment systems for enterprise customers across manufacturing, healthcare, food, transport, chemical, and OEM sectors worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Compressed Air Equipment

NAICS

Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Air & Gas Compressors (General Purpose) (IMAHANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Process Gas & High-Pressure Compressors (IMAHANAF), Controls, Monitoring & Condition Management (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAI)

Keywords

• Rotary vane compressors
• Industrial compressed air
• Variable speed compressors
• Air treatment systems
• OEM compressor solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Randallstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Compressor Sales: Sale of rotary vane compressors including variable speed and fixed speed models for industrial applications. Revenue generated from direct sales to enterprise customers and through distributor networks.
2. Custom/OEM Compressor Solutions: Customized compressor solutions for specific industry requirements including rail, transportation, OEM manufacturers, gas compression, and aluminium applications.
3. Air Treatment Products: Air treatment equipment including inline filtration, refrigerated air dryers, and adsorption dryers.
4. After-Sales Services: Extended warranty (MYCARE), original spare parts, commissioning services, training through Mattei Academy, and cloud-based monitoring services.
5. Energy Efficiency Solutions: Energy saving technologies including Xtreme injection technology, energy recovery systems, and MIEM cost reduction solutions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Mattei designs, manufactures and sells rotary vane compressors and related compressed air equipment for industrial customers worldwide. The portfolio covers variable speed and fixed speed rotary vane compressors, custom OEM and sector-specific compressor solutions (rail, road, on-vehicle, gas, aluminium), air treatment products, master controllers and control systems, plus energy-saving technologies and after-sales services such as extended warranty, training and cloud-based monitoring.

Product overview

Mattei is an industrial manufacturer of rotary vane compressors offering a comprehensive product portfolio organized into three main compressor categories: Variable Speed Compressors (RVX i Series, RVD i Series, BLADE i Series, OPTIMA Series) featuring energy savings up to 15%; Fixed Speed Compressors (CLASSIC ERC Series, BLADE Series, RVD Series, MAXIMA Series, RVX Series) designed for challenging industrial applications; and Custom Compressors for specialized applications including rail, road, OEM, gas compression, and aluminum production. The portfolio extends to air treatment products (inline filtration, refrigerated dryers, adsorption dryers), master controllers (CONCERTO, QUARTETTO), and control systems (MAESTRO XB, XS, XC). Supporting services include energy-saving technologies (XTREME INJECTION TECHNOLOGY, MIEM, Energy Recovery), the Compressor Monitoring Portal (Mattei Cloud), MYCARE extended warranty, and MATTEI ACADEMY training. The company leverages proprietary rotary vane technology, which Mattei claims offers higher efficiency and reduced wear compared to traditional screw compressors, with a lifespan exceeding 100,000 hours of operation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MOVE: On-vehicle energy solutions brand
• Mattei Rail

Products and services

• RVX i Series Variable Speed Compressor Variable speed rotary vane compressor (RVX i 55-75-90) delivering energy savings up to 15% compared to other rotary compressors, for industrial compressed air users.
• RVD i Series Variable Speed Compressor Variable speed rotary vane compressor series including RVD i 7-11 and RVD i 30-55 models, designed for energy-efficient industrial compressed air.
• BLADE i Series Variable Speed Compressor Variable speed rotary vane compressor (BLADE i 15-18-22) within the i Series lineup for industrial applications.
• OPTIMA Series Variable Speed Compressor Variable speed rotary vane compressor series for industrial compressed air applications.
• CLASSIC ERC Series Fixed Speed Compressor Fixed speed rotary vane compressor focused on reliability and energy efficiency for industrial users.
• BLADE Series Fixed Speed Compressor Fixed speed rotary vane compressor series for industrial compressed air applications.
• RVD Series Fixed Speed Compressor Fixed speed rotary vane compressor series including RVD 7-11 and RVD 30-55 models.
• MAXIMA Series Fixed Speed Compressor Fixed speed rotary vane compressor series engineered for challenging industrial needs.
• RVX Series Fixed Speed Compressor Fixed speed rotary vane compressor series for general industrial compressed air use.
• Rail Compressors Customized rotary vane compressors engineered for rail and transportation industry applications.
• Road Application (RAOD) Compressors Customized rotary vane compressors for road transportation applications.
• OEM Solutions Compressors Customized compressor solutions designed for original equipment manufacturer integration.
• Gas Compressors Customized rotary vane compressors for gas compression applications including biogas and natural gas.
• Aluminium Compressors Customized compressors engineered for aluminium production industry applications.
• On-Vehicle Compressor Solutions (Winton) On-vehicle energy solutions and compressors for transportation applications, delivered with Winton Engineering expertise.
• Inline Filtration Inline air filtration products that remove impurities and contamination from compressed air systems.
• Refrigerated Air Dryers Refrigerated air dryers that remove moisture from compressed air systems.
• Adsorption Dryers Adsorption dryers that deliver high-quality dry compressed air for industrial applications.
• Air Treatment Accessories Accessories for air treatment systems including filters and maintenance components.
• Concerto Master Controller Master controller for managing and monitoring multiple compressor units in industrial installations.
• Quartetto Master Controller Master controller for compressor system management and coordination across multiple units.
• Maestro XB Control System Advanced control system for compressor monitoring and management.
• Maestro XS Control System Compact control system for compressor operation management.
• Maestro XC Control System Control system for compressor fleet management and monitoring.
• Xtreme Injection Technology Proprietary energy-saving technology that improves compressor efficiency over time.
• MIEM Cost Reduction Service Energy cost reduction solutions and optimization services for compressor systems.
• Energy Recovery Systems Systems to recover and reuse energy from compressor operations.
• MYCARE Extended Warranty Extended warranty and maintenance programs for Mattei compressors.
• Mattei Academy Training Training and education services for customers and technicians using Mattei compressors.
• Mattei Cloud Compressor Monitoring Portal Cloud-based monitoring and management portal for compressor fleets.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000+ hours of operation without component replacement or significant overhaul
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments15 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MOVE (On-Vehicle Energy Solutions)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMOVE is an official partner and distributor for Mattei's on-vehicle energy solutions, offering specialized compressed air systems for transportation applications including Thermo King and other vehicle manufacturers.
• Mattei RailcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMattei Rail (matteirail.com) is a specialized division/partner focused on rail industry compressor applications, part of the Mattei R&T (Rail & Transport) group. They provide customized compression solutions for rail vehicles and infrastructure.
• Winton EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWinton Engineering collaborated with Mattei to deliver customized solutions for Thermo King Berlin, combining Mattei's compressor quality and reliability with Winton's engineering expertise to shorten time-to-market for transport refrigeration products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ingersoll Rand: Major manufacturer of industrial air compressors (rotary screw, reciprocating, oil-free) plus compressed air treatment and controls — directly comparable to Mattei's end-to-end compressor portfolio.
• Kaeser Kompressoren: Privately held German manufacturer of rotary screw and rotary vane compressors with comparable industrial verticals, distributor model, and focus on energy-efficient compressed air systems.
• ELGi Equipments: Indian-headquartered manufacturer of oil-injected and oil-free screw compressors with a global distributor network, increasingly serving the same industrial verticals (food, pharma, automotive) as Mattei.
• Quincy Compressor: Long-established manufacturer of reciprocating, rotary screw, and oil-free compressors serving industrial customers — overlapping target segments and sales motion with Mattei.
• Sullair (Hitachi): Hitachi-owned manufacturer of oil-flooded rotary screw compressors, oil-free compressors, and VSD models — overlapping industrial customer base and competing directly with Mattei's rotary vane offerings.
• BOGE Kompressoren: German compressor manufacturer producing oil-injected screw, oil-free screw, and rotary vane compressors for industrial customers — a direct technology and market peer to Mattei.
• FINI Compressors: Italian-based compressor manufacturer producing screw, piston, and oil-free compressors. Comparable as a regional Italian/European compressor brand competing in small-to-mid industrial segments that Mattei also targets.
• Atlas Copco: Global compressor industry leader offering rotary, screw, oil-free, and VSD compressors for industrial and OEM markets. Directly comparable broad-portfolio competitor to Mattei's rotary vane product line.

Broad incumbents

• Chicago Pneumatic (Atlas Copco): Atlas Copco's industrial compressor brand serving workshops and small-to-mid industrial customers — overlapping small/medium compressor buyer segment that Mattei targets through its distributor network.

Regional players

• Hertz Kompressoren: Germany-focused manufacturer of piston, screw, and oil-free compressors — comparable product portfolio and industrial customer focus, but primarily serving DACH and select export markets rather than global markets like Mattei.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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