Tecnical

What Tecnical does

Tecnical (TECNICAL-TECNOLOGIA APLICADA, S.L.) is a privately held Spanish industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 2001 and headquartered in a 6,200 m² facility in Campllong, Girona. The company designs and produces equipment and complete turnkey production lines for the food industry, with a primary specialization in cheese and dairy processing. Its portfolio spans the full production lifecycle — from milk reception, whey and brine treatment, curdling, moulding, pressing, salting and ripening through washing, drying, brushing, painting, cutting, shrink-wrapping and palletising — organised into six core product lines plus a refurbished "Ocasion machinery" range. Complementary sub-brands address adjacent areas: Tecnical Meat (meat processing equipment), Tecnical Integra (integration services), Tecaccio, and ArcTecno.

Tecnical's technical differentiation rests on patented in-house methods — notably an immersion mould washing system and a vertical cheese pressing system — alongside integrated membrane filtration (UF, NF, RO) for whey and brine valorisation, and centralised Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems. Equipment is assembled and Factory Acceptance Tested (FAT) at the Campllong site before shipment. The company holds 3-A Sanitary Standards Inc. certification for its curdling vats and the PYME Innovadora seal from the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities (valid through 26/08/2027).

The business model is B2B enterprise field sales. Tecnical employs direct sales coverage in Spain (Sales Manager Pere Cullell) and Spain-Portugal (Commercial Director Manolo Barreiro), supported by a Moscow representative office (Bureau de Représentation des Technologies Appliquées, est. 2007), channel partners PRAXIS Commercial Engineering (Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Albania) and Fromagex (Canada and the United States). Revenue is generated primarily through quote-based sales of industrial capital equipment, complemented by engineering services, spare parts, and refurbished equipment. The customer base spans global dairy enterprises (Nestlé, Lactalis / Skånemejerier, Parmalat Neptune, BelGioioso, Vigor, Cypress Grove Chevre), mid-market cooperatives and processors (CADÍ, Polenghi, Leyma, Queserías Chillón Plaza) and artisan cheesemakers (Formatge Mar El Garet, Eau Galle Cheese Factory Shop), with installations operational across 33 countries in Europe, the Americas, Russia, Africa and Australia.

Name

Tecnical

Legal name

TECNICAL-TECNOLOGIA APLICADA, S.L.

Website

https://tecnical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tecnical is a privately held Spanish industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 2001, specializing in turnkey production lines and equipment for cheese and dairy processing. The company serves global dairy enterprises, mid-market cooperatives, and artisan cheesemakers across 33 countries through direct sales and channel partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Dairy Processing Machinery

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Milk Cooling, Storage & Transfer Equipment (Bulk Tanks, Plate Coolers, Pumps) (AFAAAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cheese Byproduct & Waste Stream Processing (Whey Routing, Brine Management) (AFAHABAK)

Keywords

• Cheese processing machinery
• Dairy equipment manufacturing
• Turnkey production lines
• Food industry machinery
• Whey filtration systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Girona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial machinery manufacturing and sales: Design and manufacture of industrial machinery, equipment and complete turnkey installations for the food industry, specifically the cheese and dairy sector. Revenue is generated through the sale of individual machines, production lines, and full turnkey installations to food processing companies globally.
2. Technical and engineering services: Complete service covering all customer needs from design through to equipment commissioning. Includes technical consulting, technology advice, personalised programming, maintenance, spare parts, and personnel training. Revenue from professional services associated with installation, commissioning, and ongoing support.
3. Spare parts and replacement components: Supply of spare parts and replacement components for installed equipment, providing recurring revenue from the existing customer base.
4. Used/occasion machinery: Sale of refurbished or pre-owned industrial food processing equipment under the 'Ocasion machinery' category.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tecnical designs and manufactures industrial machinery, equipment, and complete turnkey installations for the cheese and dairy industry. Its offering covers the full production lifecycle from raw milk reception through curdling, moulding, pressing, salting, fermentation, washing, drying, brushing, painting, cutting, and shrink-wrapping, as well as whey and brine treatment via membrane filtration. The company also delivers technical services—design, commissioning, maintenance, spare parts, and personnel training—and operates sub-brands for meat technology (Tecnical Meat) and integrated solutions (Tecnical Integra, Tecaccio, ArcTecno).

Product overview

Tecnical is an industrial machinery manufacturer specializing in design and fabrication of cheese and dairy processing equipment, offering complete turnkey installations. The product portfolio centers on six core production lines: (1) Production of Pressed Cheese including curdling, moulding, pressing, and salting equipment; (2) Production of Self-Pressed Cheeses for varieties like Pecorino, Camembert, Brie, and Gorgonzola; (3) Production of Yogurt and Acidified Dairy Products including lactofermenters and dispensing systems; (4) Process Lines for Milk, Whey and Brine treatment with filtration (UF/NF/RO), CIP cleaning, and heat treatment systems; (5) Cheese Treatments encompassing washing, drying, brushing, painting, cutting, and shrink-wrapping; and (6) Treatments and Displacement of Plastic Boxes, Containers and Pallets including washing cabinets, palletisers, and stacker-destackers. The company also offers Occasion (used) machinery and operates sub-brands including Tecnical Meat (meat industry), Tecnical Integra, Tecaccio, and ArcTecno. Facilities span 6,200 m2 for machine development and factory acceptance testing (FAT).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tecnical Meat: Brand representing Tecnical Tecnologia Aplicada in the meat technology sector, collaborating with ARCTe.
• Tecnical Integra
• ArcTecno
• Tecaccio

Products and services

• Production of Pressed Cheese Systems Complete turnkey production lines for manufacturing pressed cheese, including curdling, moulding, pressing, demoulding, salting, and related equipment for industrial cheese producers.
• Production of Self-Pressed Cheeses Systems Equipment for automatic production of self-pressed cheeses from hard and soft pastes, including Pecorino, Camembert, Brie, Gorgonzola, mozzarella, ricotta, and fresh cheeses.
• Production of Yogurt and Acidified Dairy Products Systems Production lines for fermented dairy products including yogurt, smetana, kefir, leben, koumiss, ayran, and sour cream, ranging from ripening chambers to dispensing and packaging systems for small and medium productions.
• Process Lines for Milk, Whey and Brine Equipment for milk reception, heat treatment, standardisation, whey filtration (UF, NF, RO), ricotta production, and brine treatment including membrane filtering systems for dairy processors.
• Cheese Treatments Systems Equipment for finishing treatments applied to cheese after salting, during ripening, and up to shipment including washing, drying, brushing, painting, cutting, packaging, and shrink-wrapping systems.
• Container and Pallet Handling Systems Equipment for washing, draining, and displacement of plastic boxes, containers, and pallets used in dairy production, including mould washing, container washing cabinets, and palletising robots.
• Ocasion Machinery (Refurbished Equipment) Sale of second-hand and refurbished industrial food processing equipment for budget-conscious buyers and artisan producers.
• Tecnical Meat Sub-brand representing Tecnical Tecnologia Aplicada in the meat processing sector, offering machinery and equipment for the meat technology industry.
• Tecnical Integra Sub-brand under TECNICAL INTEGRA B&C, S.L. providing integration and comprehensive solutions in the food industry.
• Technical and Engineering Services Technical services including consulting, technology advice, personalised programming, equipment installation, commissioning, maintenance, spare parts supply, and personnel training for dairy and food industry customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment operational in 33 countries worldwide, demonstrating international reach and market acceptance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ARCTe (ARCTecno)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025ARCTe (ARCTecno) collaborates with Tecnical Meat brand at international trade fairs such as IFFA 2025, jointly representing Tecnical Tecnologia Aplicada at the world's leading trade fair for meat technology. The partnership combines Tecnical's food processing equipment expertise with ARCTe technology.
• IRTA (Agri-Food Research and Technology Institute)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIRTA, a prestigious food technology research institute, conducts visits to Tecnical's facilities and collaborates on food technology research. Tecnical receives visits from IRTA's Dairy Products Technology course students, and IRTA personnel have toured Tecnical's manufacturing plant, suggesting an ongoing relationship centred on technology knowledge exchange.
• PRAXIS Commercial Engineering P.C.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPRAXIS Commercial Engineering P.C. serves as the exclusive commercial engineering representative for Tecnical in Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, and Albania. This channel partner manages sales and customer relationships in these markets on behalf of Tecnical.
• FromagexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFromagex is identified as Tecnical's commercial representative for Canada and the United States, providing local market coverage and customer engagement for North American cheese industry customers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group: Global large-cap dairy processing equipment manufacturer with extensive separator, homogeniser, and complete processing line offerings. GEA competes with Tecnical on turnkey dairy installations but operates across much broader food and beverage segments with significantly larger scale.
• Marel: Icelandic-headquartered global provider of food processing equipment with strong positions in dairy and meat. Marel's dairy processing solutions and turnkey project capabilities overlap with Tecnical's cheese and dairy machinery offering, though at much larger scale.
• Tetra Pak: Multinational food and dairy processing and packaging giant offering complete milk and cheese production solutions. While much larger and broader in scope, Tetra Pak overlaps with Tecnical in cheese processing equipment and turnkey dairy plant delivery.
• IMA Group: Italian-based global leader in processing and packaging machinery for food, dairy, and pharmaceuticals. IMA serves dairy processors including cheese manufacturers with automation and packaging solutions that compete with Tecnical's cheese treatment and finishing product lines.
• SPX FLOW: US-based industrial flow and processing equipment maker serving dairy, food, and beverage markets. SPX FLOW's dairy processing technologies compete with Tecnical in segments including heat treatment and separation, with broader industrial reach.

Emerging players

• Stephan Machinery: Specialist manufacturer of food processing equipment including cheese-making machinery and dairy process systems. Stephan offers overlapping capabilities with Tecnical in cheese production and dairy processing but at a more niche, smaller scale.
• Millitec Food Systems: UK-based emerging player in food processing automation including dairy and cheese applications. Millitec focuses on smaller-scale and artisanal production lines, partially overlapping with Tecnical's offering for mid-market and artisan cheese producers.

Direct peers

• Scherjon Dairy Equipment: Dutch manufacturer of cheese-making equipment and complete dairy production lines. Scherjon directly competes with Tecnical in moulding, pressing, and cheese handling machinery for European and international dairy processors.
• Alpma: German specialist in cheese processing and packaging machinery. Alpma is the closest direct competitor to Tecnical, offering similar turnkey cheese production lines (curdling, moulding, pressing, packaging) with comparable product positioning in the global dairy equipment market.
• CASP: Spanish food and dairy processing equipment manufacturer offering cheese production lines, dairy process equipment, and turnkey installations. CASP is a regional direct competitor with comparable size and product scope in the Iberian and Latin American dairy markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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