What Teko Tinting & Engineering does

Teko Tinting & Engineering, founded in 2013 and based in Selangor, Malaysia, is the Asia-Pacific operating brand of IM GROUP (formerly Inkmaker Group), an Italy-headquartered diversified industrial technology group. The company sells integrated tinting, dispensing, mixing, and engineering systems to paint, coatings, ink, specialty chemicals, cosmetics, food, and pharmaceutical manufacturers across Malaysia, Indonesia, and broader Asia-Pacific, with a headcount of 101–250 employees. Its product portfolio spans the PESA blending system, P-Series multi-stage valve dispensers (32/48/72/96 valves), ColorPoint, IDS Compact, X-SMART, and HA680 automatic colourant dispensers, all powered by proprietary IMAESTRO and IMAGO software platforms that support ERP/SAP integration, batch traceability, and 30-language localization. Underlying technology includes patented centre-point dispensing, pneumatic-cylinder valve actuation (no rotating parts), Industry 4.0-compliant self-diagnostics, and ATEX-certified dosing for hazardous environments.

Teko monetizes primarily through capital equipment sales (dispensing and tinting hardware), proprietary software licensing (IMAESTRO/IMAGO), in-plant technical services and maintenance, and turnkey engineering studies for customized plant design from bulk handling to filling lines. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales from offices in Bandar Baru Bangi (Kuala Lumpur) and Jakarta with a global channel network of certified partners led by Fast & Fluid Management Asia (an IDEX Corporation unit) since 2021, alongside participation in the European Coatings Show, FFM Asia Forum, and the IMnovation content-marketing program. Customer logos at the parent group level include Fortune 500 industrial buyers such as Boeing, Sherwin Williams, PPG, Akzo Nobel, Avery Dennison, International Paper, and Tetra Pak, with deployment evidence such as eight Inkmaker automated dosing units at DIC Pakistan's ink manufacturing facility. Teko's enterprise model is custom-quoted, multi-year, with no public price disclosure.

Name

Teko Tinting & Engineering

Legal name

Teko Tinting & Engineering

Website

https://teko.asia

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Teko Tinting & Engineering is the Asia-Pacific operating brand of Italy's IM GROUP, selling integrated tinting, dispensing, mixing, and engineering systems powered by proprietary IMAESTRO/IMAGO software to paint, coatings, ink, and chemical manufacturers across Malaysia, Indonesia, and broader Southeast Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Dispensing & Tinting Equipment

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Color Matching, Tinting & Colorant Systems (IMAEAHAL)

Keywords

• Industrial dispensing systems
• Tinting equipment manufacturing
• Ink management software
• Process engineering solutions
• Automated dosing systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Selangor

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dispensing Equipment Sales: Sale of automated dispensing, tinting, and mixing systems including PESA, P-Series, ColorPoint, IDS Compact, X-SMART, and HA680. Equipment ranges from compact units for small operations to complex industrial systems for large manufacturers.
2. Proprietary Software Licensing: IMAESTRO and IMAGO software licensing providing ink management, production control, inventory management, batch tracking, and ERP integration. Available in 30 languages.
3. In-Plant Services and Support: Technical support, maintenance, and customer support services through regional offices and support partners.
4. Engineering Studies and Turnkey Solutions: Complete engineering studies and turnkey solutions for customised plant engineering, software design, and process equipment from bulk handling to filling lines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Teko Tinting & Engineering manufactures and distributes industrial tinting, dispensing, mixing, and grinding systems for the paint, coatings, ink, and chemical industries. Its portfolio includes the PESA Blending System, P-Series, ColorPoint, IDS Compact, X-SMART, and HA680 dispensers, complemented by proprietary IMAESTRO and IMAGO software platforms. The company also provides turnkey plant engineering, in-plant services, and software integration with ERP systems for production traceability.

Product overview

Teko Tinting & Engineering is an Asia-based brand and solutions partner within IM GROUP (formerly Inkmaker Group), providing total process-engineering solutions for the paint, coatings, ink, and chemical industries. The product portfolio includes integrated tinting systems and dispensing solutions such as the PESA Blending System powered by IMAESTRO software, the P-Series Dispensing Solutions with multi-stage valves, ColorPoint dispensing, IDS Compact, X-SMART, and HA680 automatic colourant dispensers. Supporting software platforms include IMAESTRO (ink management) and IMAGO (self-calibrating dispensing software). The company also distributes related brands through IM GROUP including Inkmaker, Rexson, Vale-tech, Fast & Fluid, Tecnopails, and IEC+, offering products ranging from dispensers and mixers to filling lines and turnkey plant engineering solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PESA Blending System Cost-effective ink management solution for handling liquid and solid raw materials, powered by IMAESTRO software. Designed for in-plant or lab operations with reliable, user-friendly performance requiring minimal input.
• P-Series Dispensing Solutions Highly efficient dispensing system for medium to large output with 32, 48, 72, or 96 multi-stage automatic dosing valves. Features patented centre-point dispensing into containers of any size with pneumatic cylinder activation that eliminates rotating mechanical parts or motors.
• ColorPoint Dispensing System High-precision multistage-valve dispensing solution with up to 32 dispensing valves, 360-degree access covers, and seamless integration with IMAGO self-calibrating software. Supports barcode/QR-code compatibility and direct pumping from drums, IBCs, or vessels.
• IDS Compact Compact, accurate integrated liquid-ink dispensing system for UV and water-based flexo or screen inks. Features on-demand colour blending with press returns recycling, managed by IMAESTRO software. Base inks can be stored in onboard canisters or pumped from external containers.
• X-SMART Automatic Paint Dispenser Flexible, compact automatic paint dispenser designed for small production outputs. Features innovative modular design for easy and cheap maintenance, minimal assembly time, low transport costs, and affordable daily operation.
• HA680 Automatic Colourant Dispenser Advanced automatic colourant dispenser for POS tinting with piston-pump technology, click-on canister modules, and a centralized automatic stirring system. Industry 4.0-compliant with self-diagnostics, TCO optimization, and seamless integration with tinting networks.
• IMAESTRO Software State-of-the-art ink management software available in 30 languages. Optimizes dosing operations and controls production processes including inventory, production orders, print returns, and batch codes. Integrates with customer ERP systems for full traceability.
• IMAGO Software Self-calibrating software integrated with ColorPoint dispensing systems that simplifies production while ensuring maximum traceability with barcode/QR-code compatibility.
• Plusmill Evo by IEC+ Revolutionary pigment processing solution integrating grinding and dispersion functions into a single unit. Features vacuum process execution, Cowles Impeller Technology, and delivers up to 70% reduction in processing time.
• In-Plant Engineering & Turnkey Solutions Complete engineering studies and turnkey solutions for customised plant engineering, software design, and process equipment from bulk handling to filling lines, delivered through IM GROUP's network.
• Easypaint NEXT Intelligent automated production line for ultra-high viscosity adhesive colour-matching applications. Features advanced sensing technologies with intelligent algorithms for precise proportioning and stable mixing. Won the 2026 Ringier Technological Innovation Award.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40%+ market share in Brazil industrial tinting
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fast & Fluid Management Asia (FFM Asia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021Teko Tinting and Engineering and Inkmaker are certified channel partners of Fast & Fluid Management Asia since 2021. FFM is a leading provider of paint tinting solutions with over 30 years of resilient commitment to quality and customer service. FFM designs, builds and supports a range of paint dispensers, mixers, shakers, and software for the Asian market. Fast & Fluid Management is a unit of IDEX Corporation.
• VEGAcoreTechnology or IntegrationVEGA provides level and pressure sensors for Inkmaker's integrated dosing and mixing systems dedicated to the ink, paint, and packaging sectors. Partnership is based on precision of devices, advanced technology, and worldwide support service. VEGA sensors are used in Inkmaker's InkTraSyst automatic ink transfer system for volume monitoring and process automation.
• IEC Plant Engineering MalaysiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIEC Plant Engineering SDN BHD specialises in the design and manufacture of standard and customised Dispersion, Grinding, and Mixing equipment for the Paint, Ink, Chemical, Adhesive, and Polymer industries. With over 33 years of experience, it integrates IR4.0 and IoT capabilities. IM GROUP strengthens production integration with IEC Plant Engineering Malaysia's state-of-the-art production facilities as part of IEC+ consolidation into San Gillio headquarters.
• Indonesian Packaging FederationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration with Indonesian Packaging Federation for cost-effective ink management solutions seminar held in Jakarta on 11 January 2024, promoting PESA ink management system.
• Graflex Printing and Packaging Technology Program of KMUTTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with KMUTT's Graflex Printing and Packaging Technology Program for PESA ink management seminar in Bangkok, Thailand on 25 July 2024.
• VuletechminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent collaboration partner for cost-effective ink management solutions seminar in Saigon, Vietnam on 22 March 2024.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tecnopails: Italian IM GROUP sister brand manufacturing customised modular automated filling, sealing, labelling, and palletising machinery for pails, buckets, and cans used in ink, paint, coatings, food, and specialty chemicals. Distributed through Teko in Asia and complements Teko's dispensing line.
• Inkmaker: Sister brand under IM GROUP and the founding entity of the parent group. Supplies the same integrated dispensing systems, IMAESTRO software, and engineering services that Teko distributes in Asia. Closely comparable technology and customer base, with overlapping leadership and product roadmap.
• IEC+ (IEC Plant Engineering): Mechanical engineering sister brand within IM GROUP specialising in design and manufacture of mixing, grinding, and dispensing equipment plus turnkey plant solutions. The Plusmill Evo pigment processing system is an IEC+ product distributed through the Teko channel.
• Fast & Fluid Management (IDEX Corporation): IDEX Corporation-owned global provider of paint tinting dispensers, mixers, shakers, and software. Both a certified channel partner of Teko/Inkmaker since 2021 and a direct competitor serving similar mid-market paint customers across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
• Rexson Systems: British automated dispenser brand acquired by IM GROUP in 2019 and distributed alongside Teko products. Manufactures high-precision multistage-valve dispensers (ColorPoint) for paint, coatings, ink, cosmetics, food, oils, and pharmaceuticals — directly overlapping Teko's product offering.
• Corob: Italian-headquartered global manufacturer of industrial tinting and dispensing equipment for paints, inks, and coatings. Direct competitor to Teko/IM GROUP in industrial tinting systems, with overlapping proprietary software and dosing-valve technology, and 35% Brazil Paint & Pintura vote share versus Teko's 41%.
• Santint: Manufacturer of industrial paint tinting and dispensing equipment competing head-to-head with Teko/IM GROUP, particularly in the Brazilian and Latin American markets where Santint captured 24% of 2026 Paint & Pintura votes. Comparable product portfolio of automatic dosing and colour matching systems.

Broad incumbents

• Dürr AG: German global leader in industrial painting, coating, and dispensing automation for automotive and industrial customers. Operates a much broader portfolio (paint shops, environmental technology, woodworking) but competes with Teko in automated liquid dispensing and process engineering for industrial coatings.
• Sensient Technologies: US-listed global manufacturer of specialty dyes, pigments, and colour formulations for paints, inks, cosmetics, and food. Adjacent to Teko's customer base — Sensient's customers overlap significantly with Teko's industrial tinting end-markets, making it a comparable global incumbent in colour technology.

Emerging players

• X-Rite (Danaher Corporation): Danaher-owned colour measurement and management solutions provider that integrates with IM GROUP dispensing systems (partnership in Asian PESA seminars). Comparable in colour management focus, but X-Rite focuses on spectrophotometers and software rather than dispensing hardware.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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