SOLUTEC GLASS
SOLUTEC GLASS is a private Spanish distributor founded in 2016, holding exclusive Iberian representation for major international glass-processing machinery brands and serving glass processors across Spain and Portugal with machinery, tools, consumables, and technical services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersBilbao, Spain
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What SOLUTEC GLASS does
SOLUTEC GLASS SL is a private Spanish industrial distributor founded in 2016 and headquartered in the Lezama industrial park (Vizcaya, Basque Country), specializing in glass processing machinery, tools, and consumables for the flat-glass industry. The company operates as the exclusive representative in Spain and Portugal for a portfolio of international glass-machinery OEMs — including Bottero (cutting, lamination, double glazing), Forel (insulating glass lines), Triulzi (washing machines), Barbaric and Elephant (vacuum lifting and handling), and Deltamax (quality control) — and pairs this distribution franchise with an official after-sales technical service (SAT) for Bottero and Forel machinery. Within its Iberian territory, SOLUTEC serves glass processors serving architectural, automotive, and industrial-glass end markets, with a secondary vertical focus on automotive glass fabrication through the SUPER-CUT product line.
The company's product offering spans four main categories: (1) core machinery — double-glazing lines, laminating lines with autoclaves, cutting machines, smart automated warehouses, quality-control inspection systems, digital printing, glass washing machines, coating applicators, and sorting solutions; (2) diamond and polishing tools; (3) sealants for double-glazing units; and (4) a broad consumables range including abrasives, cutting oils, ceramic rollers, suction cups, lamination blankets, vacuum bags, and high-temperature tapes. SOLUTEC operates as a stocking distributor with a permanent inventory of 15,000+ SKUs, supporting 12/24-hour delivery across the Iberian Peninsula and an installed base of 500+ machines, with operational metrics of 80 daily customer visits, 50 daily shipments, and 6 daily preventive maintenance visits.
Commercially, SOLUTEC operates a classic enterprise field-sales model, with a regional sales network covering Spain and Portugal within 72 hours, supplemented by website contact forms and a newsletter channel. The revenue mix blends one-time machinery sales (hardware/license), recurring consumables reorders (hardware sales), and service revenue from official technical support (professional services). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company has 11–50 employees organized into Commercial Management, Administration, Electromechanical Technicians, Technical Service, and Logistics & Shipping, with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or M&A activity.
SOLUTEC GLASS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SOLUTEC GLASS
- Legal name
- SOLUTEC GLASS SL
- Website
- https://solutecglass.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- SOLUTEC GLASS is a private Spanish distributor founded in 2016, holding exclusive Iberian representation for major international glass-processing machinery brands and serving glass processors across Spain and Portugal with machinery, tools, consumables, and technical services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SOLUTEC GLASS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Glass Processing Equipment
- NAICS
- Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Glass Fabrication & Processing Services (Cutting/Edging/Drilling/Polishing) (IMADAHAI)
Keywords
Where SOLUTEC GLASS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bilbao
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
SOLUTEC GLASS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Glass Processing Machinery Distribution: Sale and distribution of glass processing machinery including cutting, lamination, double glazing, and manufacturing equipment from international brands.
- Tools and Consumables: Sale of diamond tools, polishing wheels, sealants, abrasives, cutting oils, ceramic rollers, safety equipment, and other glass processing consumables.
- Technical Service (SAT): Official technical service for Bottero and Forel machinery including maintenance, repairs, and spare parts.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
SOLUTEC GLASS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SOLUTEC GLASS distributes and provides technical service for glass processing machinery, tools, and consumables as the exclusive representative of major international brands (Bottero, Forel, Barbaric, Triulzi, Vesubius, among others) in Spain and Portugal. The company supplies complete production lines for double glazing, lamination, cutting, quality control, digital printing, sorting, and washing, along with diamond tools, polishing equipment, sealants, vacuum lifters, ceramic rollers, lamination supplies, and automotive glass tools. SOLUTEC also operates an official technical service (SAT) for Bottero and Forel machinery.
Product overview
SOLUTEC GLASS is a distributor and representative of major international glass processing machinery and tool brands, operating as an exclusive representative in Spain and Portugal. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into four main categories: (1) Glass Machinery including double glazing production lines (residential, High-Tech, 'No limits' configurations), laminating lines with autoclaves, cutting machines (vertical and horizontal), smart warehouses, quality control systems (GLASSINSPECTOR, DELTMAX), digital printing, Triulzi washing machines, coating applicators, and sorting solutions; (2) Diamond Tools including cutting wheels and polishing stones; (3) Sealants for double glazing; and (4) Consumables covering abrasives, cutting oils, UV adhesives, safety equipment, ceramic rollers, spacers, suction cups (Elephant and Barbaric brands), lamination supplies (blankets, vacuum bags, high-temperature tapes), and tempering supplies. They also provide specialized automotive glass solutions through the SUPER-CUT product line. The company maintains significant inventory (15,000+ products) with rapid delivery (12-24h) and technical support services.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Double Glazing Production Lines (Líneas de Doble Acristalamiento) Complete double glazing production lines in residential, High-Tech, and 'No limits' configurations for manufacturing insulated glass units, supplied as the exclusive representative of Forel in Spain and Portugal.
- Lamination Lines (Líneas de Laminado) Laminating production lines with autoclaves for producing laminated safety glass.
- Glass Cutting Machines (Máquinas de Corte de Vidrio) Glass cutting equipment including vertical and horizontal cutting machines for monolithic and laminated glass, with related cutting tables and trim tables.
- Smart Warehouses (Almacenes Inteligentes) Automated smart warehouse systems for glass storage and inventory management in processing facilities.
- Glass Quality Control Systems (GLASSINSPECTOR and DELTMAX) Quality control and inspection systems for manufactured glass products, supplied as the exclusive distributor of Deltamax in Spain and Portugal.
- Digital Printing Solutions for Glass (Impresión Digital) Digital printing equipment for glass decoration and customization, in partnership with KER AJET.
- Triulzi Industrial Glass Washing Machines (Lavadoras Triulzi) Industrial washing machines for cleaning glass sheets before processing, distributed exclusively in the Iberian market.
- Coating Applicators (Aplicadores de Recubrimientos) Equipment for applying Low-E and other functional coatings to flat glass.
- Sorting Solutions for Glass (Sorting / Soluciones de Clasificación) Automated sorting and classification systems for glass handling in processing facilities.
- Diamond Cutting Tools for Glass (Herramienta de Diamante para Vidrio) Diamond cutting wheels and related diamond tooling for precision glass cutting operations, sourced from brands such as Tyrolit, Vincent, ADI, Supercut, Orbmitalia, Norton-Winter, KGS, Kdrills, Kalon, Italmole, Belfortglass, and Artifex.
- Polishing Wheels (Muelas de Brillo/Polido) Polishing wheels and finishing tools for glass edge treatment.
- Sealants for Double Glazing (Sellantes para Doble Acristalamiento) Structural sealants used in the manufacture of insulating glass units.
- SUPER-CUT Automotive Glass Tool Range Complete range of high-performance tools for automotive glass manufacturing including cutting wheels, diamond abrasive wheels, drills, dressing sticks, coolants, diamond belts, handpads, and PVB removal belts, for use in glass fabrication for automobiles, buses, trucks, trains, and aircraft.
- Glass Stress Viewer (Visor de Estrés en Vidrios Templados) Portable stress viewer tool for verifying whether glass has undergone tempering by showing tension patterns in tempered glass.
- Low-E Glass Tools and Equipment (Vidrio Bajo Emisivo) Range of tools and equipment for manufacturing and handling low-emissivity glass including stripping wheels, special gloves, cutting oils, and suction cup covers.
- Elephant Vacuum Lifters (Ventosas para Vidrio ELEPHANT) Vacuum lifters with 2-16 suction cups for glass handling, including models GP2RE (200kg), GP6RB (600kg), and VT2RPBP with rotation and tilting capabilities, with load capacities up to 1000kg.
- Barbaric Vacuum Lifters (Ventosas para Vidrio BARBARIC) Safety-focused vacuum lifters for glass, including models B2S, B3/B4, and Doorlifter with integrated self-check systems, distributed exclusively for Barbaric in Spain and Portugal.
- Tempering Furnace Consumables (Vesubius Ceramic Rollers and Kevlar Cords) Vesubius ceramic rollers and Kevlar cords for tempering furnaces, with supply of spare parts for Tamglass and Glaston tempering furnaces.
- Sealing Putty for Lamination (Masilla de Cierre) High-temperature sealing putty for lamination processes, rated for use up to 210°C.
- High Temperature Tapes for Lamination (Cintas para Alta Temperatura) High-temperature fixation tape rolls for lamination processes, rated for use up to 204°C.
- Lamination Blankets and Vacuum Bags (Mantas de Laminación y Bolsas de Vacío) Silicone lamination blankets and vacuum bags with high temperature resistance up to 260°C for use in glass lamination.
- PTFE High Temperature Mesh Belt for Lamination (Red de Alta Temperatura) PTFE high-temperature mesh belt system for vacuum lamination of glass.
- Official Technical Service (SAT) for Bottero and Forel Machinery Official technical service providing maintenance, repairs, and spare parts for Bottero and Forel glass processing machinery, delivered by a team of electromechanical technicians with daily preventive maintenance visits.
Quantifiable outcome
- 500+ machines installed across customer facilities
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use SOLUTEC GLASS
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
SOLUTEC GLASS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
SOLUTEC GLASS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- BotterocoreExclusive representative of Bottero machinery in Portugal. Bottero is a leading international manufacturer of glass processing machinery including cutting, lamination, and double glazing lines.
- ForelcoreExclusive representative of Forel products. Forel specializes in double glazing and sealing solutions for the glass industry.
- BarbariccoreExclusive distributor of Barbaric vacuum lifter systems for glass handling in Spain and Portugal. Barbaric develops high-sensitivity vacuum suction devices for precise and safe glass manipulation.
- ElephantcoreDistributor of Elephant glass handling and lifting equipment including suction devices with 2-16 suction cups, rotation capabilities, and load capacities up to 1000kg.
- DeltamaxcoreExclusive distributor of Deltamax products in Spain and Portugal, offering quality control inspection systems for the glass industry.
- KER AJETminorPartner for digital printing solutions on glass.
- SUPER-CUTcoreProvider of high-performance tools for automotive glass manufacturing including cutting wheels, diamond abrasive wheels, diamond drills, and coolant products.
- VesubiusminorSupplier of ceramic rollers for tempering furnaces, the market leader in ceramic roller supply for flat glass tempering.
- Tamglass and GlastonminorSuppliers of tempering furnace equipment and spare parts for Tamglass and Glaston furnaces.
- Tyrolit, Vincent, ADI, Supercut, Orbmitalia, Norton-Winter, KGS, Kdrills, Kalon, Italmole, Belfortglass, ArtifexminorVarious tool and consumable manufacturers for glass cutting, grinding, and polishing operations including diamond tools, abrasive wheels, and polishing equipment.
- TriulzicoreExclusive distributor of Triulzi glass washing machines in the Iberian market.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
SOLUTEC GLASS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Hegla: German manufacturer of flat glass cutting, sorting, storage, and laser marking systems. Comparable as an OEM whose product lines (especially sorting/storage) overlap with the smart warehouse and sorting solutions SOLUTEC GLASS sells.
- LiSEC: Austrian manufacturer of integrated glass processing lines for cutting, edging, IG assembly, and laminating. Closely comparable as a competing OEM whose machinery competes with the Bottero/Forel product lines SOLUTEC GLASS distributes.
- Glaston: Finnish global manufacturer of glass processing machinery including tempering, laminating, and insulating glass lines — directly competes with the OEMs (Bottero, Forel, etc.) that SOLUTEC GLASS distributes and serves the same flat glass processor customer base worldwide.
- Bovone ELT: Italian manufacturer of glass cutting, edging, drilling, and washing machinery. Comparable OEM competing with several of SOLUTEC GLASS's distributed product categories.
- Bottero: Italian manufacturer of glass cutting, lamination, and double glazing machinery — currently one of SOLUTEC GLASS's core exclusive partners. Comparable as the principal OEM whose product portfolio defines much of SOLUTEC GLASS's offering and whose distribution strategy shapes the company's economics.
- CMS Industries: Italian manufacturer of CNC machining centers for glass, stone, and metal. Comparable as an alternative OEM source for cutting/drilling machinery that competes with brands SOLUTEC GLASS carries.
- Horn Glass Industries: German engineering firm building complete glass melting and processing plants. Comparable as a large-scale OEM in the broader glass machinery industry where SOLUTEC GLASS operates.
- Intermac (Biesse Group): Italian manufacturer of glass and stone processing machinery (cutting, edging, drilling). Part of Biesse Group; competes with the cutting/edging equipment SOLUTEC GLASS distributes across its Iberian customer base.
- Mappi International: Italian manufacturer of glass tempering furnaces and related equipment. Comparable as an alternative OEM for the tempering category, complementing Vesubius consumables and Tamglass/Glaston spare parts that SOLUTEC GLASS supplies.
- Keraglass: Italian specialist in insulating glass production lines and related processing machinery. Directly comparable to Forel (one of SOLUTEC GLASS's exclusive partners) in the IG lines category.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
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Frequently asked questions about SOLUTEC GLASS
What does SOLUTEC GLASS do?
SOLUTEC GLASS distributes and provides technical service for glass processing machinery, tools, and consumables as the exclusive representative of major international brands (Bottero, Forel, Barbaric, Triulzi, Vesubius, among others) in Spain and Portugal. The company supplies complete production lines for double glazing, lamination, cutting, quality control, digital printing, sorting, and washing, along with diamond tools, polishing equipment, sealants, vacuum lifters, ceramic rollers, lamination supplies, and automotive glass tools. SOLUTEC also operates an official technical service (SAT) for Bottero and Forel machinery.
Is SOLUTEC GLASS a public or private company?
SOLUTEC GLASS is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was SOLUTEC GLASS founded?
SOLUTEC GLASS was founded in 2016. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is SOLUTEC GLASS based?
SOLUTEC GLASS is headquartered in Bilbao, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does SOLUTEC GLASS make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Glass Processing Machinery Distribution is the primary driver. The others are tools and Consumables and technical Service (SAT).
Who are SOLUTEC GLASS's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Hegla, LiSEC, Glaston, Bovone ELT, Bottero, CMS Industries, Horn Glass Industries, Intermac (Biesse Group), Mappi International and Keraglass.
Does SOLUTEC GLASS have an API?
No public API is recorded for SOLUTEC GLASS.
What industry is SOLUTEC GLASS in?
SOLUTEC GLASS's product category is Glass Processing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAHAI, Glass Fabrication & Processing Services (Cutting/Edging/Drilling/Polishing). Its NAICS code is 333993 and its SIC code is 5040.