Grafinta
Grafinta is a Madrid-based, privately held Spanish distributor (est. 1964) of high-precision surveying, GNSS, hydrographic, oceanographic, defense, and geophysical equipment, serving B2B customers in Spain as an authorized reseller for brands including Z+F, Spirent, JAVAD, NORBIT, Ixblue, and Hemisphere GNSS.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1964
- HeadquartersMadrid, Spain
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Grafinta firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Grafinta
- Legal name
- GRAFINTA, S.A
- Website
- https://grafinta.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1964
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Grafinta is a Madrid-based, privately held Spanish distributor (est. 1964) of high-precision surveying, GNSS, hydrographic, oceanographic, defense, and geophysical equipment, serving B2B customers in Spain as an authorized reseller for brands including Z+F, Spirent, JAVAD, NORBIT, Ixblue, and Hemisphere GNSS.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Grafinta industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Surveying and Geomatics Equipment Distribution
- NAICS
- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Science & STEM Lab Equipment & Supplies (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Makerspaces) (EDAEAIAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Arts, Music & Performance Equipment (Instruments, Art Supplies, Stage/Lighting Basics) (EDAEAIAH)
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Where Grafinta is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Madrid
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Grafinta business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Equipment Distribution: Grafinta generates revenue through distribution and sales of professional technical equipment including topography instruments, GNSS systems, 3D laser scanners, hydrographic systems, oceanographic equipment, defense systems, meteorological stations, and IMU/INS sensors. The company acts as an authorized distributor for multiple international brands in Spain.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels2 records
Grafinta product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Grafinta distributes professional technical equipment in Spain across 13 product categories: surveying instruments, GPS/GNSS systems, cartography software, 3D laser scanning, GNSS simulation, autonomous vehicles, defense systems, hydrography, oceanography, meteorology, geophysical sensors, IMU/INS systems, and thermal cameras. The company operates as an authorized multi-brand distributor for leading international manufacturers including Z+F, Spirent, JAVAD, NORBIT, Ixblue/Knox, Hemisphere GNSS, GreenValley, GEOTEK, VectorNav, and Workswell.
Product overview
Grafinta is a specialized technical equipment distributor founded in 1964, offering a comprehensive portfolio of surveying, mapping, hydrographic, oceanographic, and defense systems. The company operates as a multi-brand distributor representing manufacturers including Z+F (laser scanners), Spirent (GNSS simulation), JAVAD (GNSS), Norbit (multibeam echo sounders), ixblue (inertial navigation, sonar software), Workswell (thermal cameras), GEOTEK (geophysical analysis), GreenValley (LiDAR), and many others. Grafinta's offering spans hardware categories (total stations, GNSS receivers, laser scanners, autonomous vehicles, sonar systems) and specialized software (DELPH sonar/seismic acquisition, MAPublisher cartographic software, GNSS simulation tools). Rather than a unified software platform, the portfolio is organized by product category with interconnected systems—for example, hydrographic surveys combine GNSS positioning, inertial navigation, multibeam echo sounders, and acquisition software. The company serves professional markets in surveying, construction, defense, marine science, and environmental monitoring.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Topography (Surveying Equipment) Complete range of surveying equipment including total stations (PENTAX R-200NS, R-2500N, W-2800N; SOUTH N7-N9), theodolites (PENTAX ETH-500), digital/laser/optical levels, data collectors, and topographic field, office, and mobile software for professional surveyors and construction measurement firms.
- GPS/GNSS Systems GNSS positioning and navigation systems including centimetric receivers (JAVAD DELTA-3S, SIGMA-3S, Triumph series; EMLID REACH RS+), GIS devices, Garmin navigators, reference stations, GNSS antennas (TyrAnt, RingAnt, GyrAnt, AirAnt, GrAnt series), and OEM boards for surveying and geospatial professionals.
- 3D Scanning Solutions 3D laser scanning solutions including Z+F IMAGER 5024/5016/5006EX scanners, Z+F FLEXSCAN SLAM mobile mapping platform, Z+F PROFILER 9020 and MAPCAM, GreenValley LiGrip H300/H120/O1 Lite LiDAR systems, TabletDot structured light scanners, Shining 3D systems, Routescene LidarPod and ScanFly airborne LiDAR, plus point cloud processing software for surveyors and scanning professionals.
- GNSS Simulation and Testing Spirent GNSS simulation and testing systems including GSS9000 high-end multi-GNSS simulator, GSS7000 multi-frequency constellation simulator, GSS6450 RF recording/playback, GSS7765 interference/jamming testing, SimSAFE spoofing evaluation, and SimGEN/SimINERTIAL/SimSENSOR/Sim3D/SimHIL software for GNSS equipment manufacturers, research labs, and autonomous vehicle developers.
- Autonomous and Remotely Operated Vehicles Autonomous surface vehicles (AUTONAUT, SailBuoy, DRIX, Hydrone RCV/Echoboat, Otter), SeaExplorer underwater gliders, LAUV autonomous underwater vehicles, and ROV remotely operated vehicles for oceanographic and hydrographic data collection applications.
- Defense Systems Military-grade navigation and sensing systems including ixblue ADVANS inertial navigation (Ursa, Lyra, Vega), VectorNav VN series tactical IMU/INS, Elac Seabeam 3030/3050 multibeam echo sounders, LAZ/VE navigation echo sounders, defense sonar systems, and underwater communications for defense agencies.
- Hydrography Hydrographic survey systems including single-beam echo sounders (Seafloor Hydrolite Plus, Echologger EU D24, Knudsen 1612/1614), NORBIT multibeam systems (iWBMS, iWBMSe, iWBMSh, WingHead), GNSS positioning, heading/pitch sensors, HYPACK/QPS hydrographic software, sound velocity probes, side-scan sonars, sub-bottom profilers, GAPS USBL underwater positioning, acoustic releases, DVL current profilers, and DELPH acquisition software for hydrographic survey companies, port authorities, and marine construction firms.
- Oceanography Oceanographic research equipment including McLane MMP profile loggers, water samplers, flotation systems, underwater locators, acoustic releases, AML multiparameter sondes, BioSonics DTX/MX scientific echo sounders, LYYN image enhancers, ROV/AUV sensors (Echologger), and tide gauges for oceanographic research institutions and environmental monitoring agencies.
- Meteorology Dartcom satellite signal reception antennas and software for HRPT, AHRPT, DMSP, LRIT, and UHRPT satellite data reception, supporting weather monitoring, meteorological data collection, and climate research by meteorological agencies and research institutions.
- Geophysical Sondes GEOTEK geophysical core analysis systems including MSCL multi-sensor core loggers (S, XZ, XYZ models), XCT and VXCT X-ray CT systems, and sensors for hyperspectral, gamma density, P-wave, magnetic susceptibility, XRF, color spectrophotometry, NIR, and non-contact resistivity analysis for geological research institutions, mining companies, and scientific research organizations.
- IMU / INS Systems Inertial measurement and navigation systems including ixblue QUADRANS and OCTANS fiber optic gyroscopes, ixblue HYDRINS and PHINS inertial navigation systems, and VectorNav VN series (VN100, VN200, VN210, VN300, VN310) IMU/AHRS/INS sensors with GNSS integration for navigation, positioning, and motion sensing applications.
- Thermal Cameras Workswell thermal camera systems for UAV/drone payload, fever detection (MEDICAS), industrial automation, fire prevention, and R&D applications, available in OEM and integrated configurations including the WIRIX Pro UAV thermal camera.
- Cartography Software Cartographic editing software including MAPublisher (Adobe Illustrator plugin) and Geographic Imager (Adobe Photoshop plugin) for professional cartographic production by mapping and GIS professionals.
Companies that use Grafinta
Customer profileSegments7 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Grafinta technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Grafinta partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Z+F (Zoller+Fröhlich)coreGrafinta is an authorized distributor of Z+F laser scanner products in Spain. Product range includes Z+F IMAGER 5024, 5016, 5006EX (ATEX certified), Z+F FLEXSCAN mobile mapping system, Z+F PROFILER 9020, and related software solutions including Z+F LaserControl and Z+F SynCaT.
- Spirent CommunicationscoreGrafinta distributes Spirent GNSS simulation and testing equipment. Products include GSS9000 (high-end simulator), GSS7000 (multi-GNSS constellation simulator), GSS6450 (RF recording/playback), GSS7765 (interference testing), SimGEN software, SimINERTIAL, SimSENSOR, Sim3D, and SimHIL testing platforms.
- JAVAD GNSScoreGrafinta distributes the full range of JAVAD GNSS products including DELTA-3S, SIGMA-3S, Triumph-1M Plus, Triumph-3, Triumph-LS Plus receivers, JAVAD OEM boards, and related software including JAVAD Justin 3. Also distributes GIS receivers and navigation systems.
- NORBITcoreGrafinta distributes NORBIT multibeam echo sounders including WINGHEAD i77h, WINGHEAD B41, WBMS, iWBMS, iWBMSe, iWBMSh, iWBMSh STX, iWBMSh Doble cabezal, and iWBMSh Stabilised systems for hydrographic applications.
- IxbluecoreGrafinta distributes Ixblue (now part of Knox) navigation and hydrographic products including PHINS, HYDRINS, OCTANS, QUADRANS gyroscopes, GAPS USBL positioning, Echoes sub-bottom profilers, DELPH Sonar and DELPH Seismic software, acoustic releasers, and DRIX ASV surface vehicles.
- Hemisphere GNSScoreGrafinta distributes Hemisphere GNSS products including R330 receiver, A222/A326 smart antennas, AtlasLink, C631 GIS receiver, Vector series positioning systems (VS330, V500, VR500, VS1000, VR1000, V200, V123/V133), and DMI sensors.
- PentaxcoreGrafinta distributes Pentax survey equipment including R-200NS and R-2500N total stations, W-2800N total station, ETH-500 theodolite, AP and AL-M level series, and T18 data collector.
- EdgetechcoreGrafinta distributes Edgetech acoustic systems including 4125i and 4205 side-scan sonars, 6205S2 multibeam echo sounder, and SB3400 sub-bottom profiler for hydrographic and geophysical applications.
- GreenValley InternationalminorGrafinta distributes GreenValley LiDAR and SLAM systems including LiGrip H300, LiGrip H120, LiGrip O1 Lite handheld scanners, LiDAR360 software, LiDAR360 MLS, and LiPowerline for power line inspection.
- GEOTEKminorGrafinta distributes GEOTEK geophysical analysis systems including MSCL-S, MSCL-XZ, MSCL-XYZ core loggers, MSCL-CIS imaging system, MSCL-NG gamma logger, XCT, VXCT, RXCT X-ray CT systems, and related sensors.
- WorkswellminorGrafinta distributes Workswell thermal camera systems for UAV, OEM integration, fever detection (MEDICAS), automation, fire prevention, and R&D applications. Includes WIRIX Pro UAV thermal camera.
- VectorNavcoreGrafinta distributes VectorNav inertial navigation and motion sensing products including VN100, VN110, VN200, VN210, VN300, VN310 IMU/AHRS/INS systems for navigation and positioning applications.
- McLane LabsminorGrafinta distributes McLane oceanographic research equipment including MMP profiling moorings, water samplers, and flotation systems for deep-sea oceanographic research applications.
- AML InstrumentsminorGrafinta distributes AML multiparametric sondes and sound velocity probes including AML-3, AML-6 for CTD measurements and oceanographic data collection with interchangeable sensors.
- EchologgerminorGrafinta distributes Echologger products including EU-D24 dual-frequency echo sounder and sensors for ROV/AUV applications for underwater data collection.
- Blueprint SubseaminorGrafinta distributes Blueprint Subsea products including Starfish side-scan sonar systems (452F, 990F), Oculus multibeam imaging sonar, and SeaTrac underwater positioning systems.
- DotProductminorGrafinta distributes DotProduct structured light scanning systems including TabletDot 10, DPI-X, and Dot3D software for iOS LiDAR devices for 3D scanning applications.
- LinkquestminorGrafinta distributes Linkquest FlowQuest Doppler current meters and DVL systems for current measurement and bottom tracking in marine applications.
- Elac NautikminorGrafinta distributes Elac Nautik hydrographic products including LAZ 5200, LAZ 5400 navigation echo sounders, VE 5900 submarine echo sounder, and Seabeam 3030/3050 multibeam systems.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves1 record
Expansion highlights6 records
Grafinta competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Teledyne Marine: Teledyne Marine is a broad incumbent oceanographic and hydroacoustic instrument manufacturer. It overlaps with Grafinta's hydrography/oceanography categories but supplies through its own channels, complementing or competing with distributor-led sales.
- Kongsberg Maritime (Hydrographic): Kongsberg Maritime's hydrographic division supplies multibeam echo sounders, sonar and sub-bottom systems that overlap directly with Grafinta's NORBIT- and Edgetech-distributed portfolio. A broader incumbent that competes at the manufacturer level.
Regional players
- Geo Instruments (UK): UK distributor of geotechnical, structural-monitoring and surveying instrumentation. Same multi-brand channel partner model and adjacent product categories (geotechnical, monitoring, instrumentation) as Grafinta, but UK-focused.
- Position Partners: Position Partners distributes positioning, surveying, mining and machine-control technology across Australia and South-East Asia. Closely comparable business model — multi-brand authorized distributor for global surveying and GNSS manufacturers — but serving a different geography.
- Allenby Holdings / SurveyNet: Allenby Holdings is a Philippines- and Asia-based distributor of surveying and geospatial equipment representing multiple international principals. Same multi-brand channel business model as Grafinta, but regional to South-East Asia rather than Europe.
- CR Kennedy Survey & Mapping: CR Kennedy is a long-established Australian distributor of surveying, mapping, geospatial and laser-scanning equipment. Same multi-brand distributor model as Grafinta, comparable longevity, but operates in Australia/Asia-Pacific rather than Europe, making it a strong regional peer.
- Survey & General Instrument Co. UK-based authorized distributor of surveying, hydrographic, and geospatial instruments representing several of the same international principals carried by Grafinta (e.g., hydrographic and GNSS brands). Direct business-model peer but serving the British market.
Direct peers
- Geomares: Geomares is a Netherlands-based distributor of surveying, GIS, hydrographic and cartographic products serving the Benelux and broader European market. It is a near-perfect peer: multi-brand European geospatial distributor with overlapping principal relationships and similar customer segments (surveyors, hydrographers, defense and research).
- SITECH (Global Trimble dealer network): SITECH is a global network of authorized Trimble dealers selling surveying, GNSS, construction and machine-control equipment. It is the most direct comparable to Grafinta: a multi-brand-to-some-degree channel partner specializing in geospatial and heavy-construction measurement hardware, with the same authorized-distributor moat and category overlap.
Emerging players
- Norbit (manufacturer principal): Norbit manufactures multibeam echo sounders and is also one of Grafinta's key principals. Useful comparable as a smaller-scale European hydrographic-instrument manufacturer that both sells through channel partners and direct.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
Grafinta financial estimates
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Grafinta leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Grafinta funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Grafinta M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Grafinta
What does Grafinta do?
Grafinta distributes professional technical equipment in Spain across 13 product categories: surveying instruments, GPS/GNSS systems, cartography software, 3D laser scanning, GNSS simulation, autonomous vehicles, defense systems, hydrography, oceanography, meteorology, geophysical sensors, IMU/INS systems, and thermal cameras. The company operates as an authorized multi-brand distributor for leading international manufacturers including Z+F, Spirent, JAVAD, NORBIT, Ixblue/Knox, Hemisphere GNSS, GreenValley, GEOTEK, VectorNav, and Workswell.
Is Grafinta a public or private company?
Grafinta is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Grafinta founded?
Grafinta was founded in 1964. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Grafinta based?
Grafinta is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Grafinta make money?
One revenue line is on record: equipment Distribution.
Who are Grafinta's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Teledyne Marine and Kongsberg Maritime (Hydrographic). Regional players are Geo Instruments (UK), Position Partners, Allenby Holdings / SurveyNet, CR Kennedy Survey & Mapping and Survey & General Instrument Co.. Direct peers are Geomares and SITECH (Global Trimble dealer network). Norbit (manufacturer principal) is listed as an emerging player.
Does Grafinta have an API?
No public API is recorded for Grafinta.
What industry is Grafinta in?
Grafinta's product category is Surveying and Geomatics Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAEAIAC, Science & STEM Lab Equipment & Supplies (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Makerspaces), with a secondary code of EDAEAIAH, Arts, Music & Performance Equipment (Instruments, Art Supplies, Stage/Lighting Basics). Its NAICS code is 334511 and its SIC code is 3823.