Metech

What Metech does

Metech srl is a privately-held Italian limited liability company (Società a responsabilità limitata) founded in 1997 and headquartered in Rovereto, Trentino, in northern Italy. The company operates exclusively as a single-country distributor and does not manufacture its own products; instead, it holds exclusive Italian importer rights for more than fifteen premium German and Swiss machine-tool equipment brands, including Lang Technik (5-axis vises, zero-point clamping, and Robo-Trex automation), Allmatic (high-pressure vises with GRIPP technology), WTE/MAPAL and Diebold (hydraulic chucks and hot-shrinking machines), Eppinger (lathe tool holders with the patented Preci-Flex system), Baublies (roller and diamond burnishing tools), SwissChuck/Forkardt (self-centering chucks), Wagner (thread rolling), Joke Technology (pneumatic/electric/ultrasonic polishing and deburring), Neidlein (tailstocks and front drivers), Matrix (modular clamping for irregular workpieces), and Tepas (vacuum clamping).

The company's product portfolio spans the precision-machining value chain: workholding and clamping systems (zero-point clamping with sub-5-micron repeatability, 5-axis vises, modular clamping), tool holding (hydraulic chucks, thermal shrink machines, motorized and fixed lathe tool holders), material processing (roller and diamond burnishing, ultrasonic mold polishing, thread rolling), automation (robotic loading/unloading for machining centers), and supporting equipment such as tailstocks, vacuum clamping, and tool presetting. These technologies are imported and supported with pre-sales and after-sales technical assistance directly from the represented manufacturers.

Metech generates revenue through B2B direct sales of imported industrial equipment to Italian manufacturing customers — including companies in automotive, aerospace, mold construction, and general precision mechanical engineering — using a qualified commercial network of technical field-sales representatives that conduct visits, product demonstrations, and on-site trials. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contract arrangements typical for industrial capital-equipment buyers. The company markets through its own website, email newsletter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and trade-show participation (such as Fresatura Show 2024 in Vicenza), targeting technical buyers in the Italian CNC machining and precision-mechanics markets.

Name

Metech

Legal name

Metech srl

Website

https://metechitaly.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Metech srl is an exclusive Italian importer and distributor (founded 1997, based in Rovereto) of precision machine-tool equipment from over fifteen German and Swiss brands, serving Italian manufacturers in CNC machining, 5-axis machining, mold construction, and precision mechanics with clamping, tooling, and automation systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rovereto

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Distribution: Metech generates revenue through the exclusive distribution of high-tech machine tool equipment in Italy. Products include clamping systems, hydraulic chucks, tool holders, burnishing tools, and automation systems from German and Swiss manufacturers. Revenue is generated through direct sales to manufacturing companies with technical support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Metech is the exclusive Italian importer and distributor of high-precision machine tool equipment for CNC machining and precision mechanics. The company distributes and supports clamping systems, vises, zero-point systems, hydraulic and thermal tool holders, burnishing tools, polishing/deburring tools, lathe tool holders, thread rolling systems, self-centering chucks, modular clamping fixtures, tailstocks, robotic automation cells, and vacuum clamping systems sourced from premium German and Swiss manufacturers. Metech sells directly to Italian industrial manufacturing customers and provides pre-sales and after-sales technical assistance, product demonstrations, and on-site trials.

Product overview

Metech is an exclusive Italian distributor of high-technology machine tool equipment founded in 1997, representing a portfolio of German and Swiss precision equipment brands. The company does not manufacture its own products; rather it distributes and supports internationally-known brands including Lang Technik (5-axis vises and zero-point systems), Allmatic (force multiplier vises), WTE/MAPAL (hydraulic chucks), Diebold (hot shrinking machines and standard chucks), Baublies (roller burnishing tools), Joke Technology (ultrasonic polishing systems), Eppinger (lathe tool holders), Wagner (thread rolling), SwissChuck/Forkardt (self-centering chucks), Matrix (modular clamping systems), Neidlein (tailstocks and drivers), and Tepas (vacuum systems). The product portfolio is organized around clamping and workpiece holding systems (vises, chucks, zero-point systems), tool holding (arbors, tool holders, hot shrink machines), material processing (burnishing, polishing, deburring, thread rolling), automation (robot loading systems), and supporting equipment (tailstocks, presetting). Metech provides exclusive Italian distribution, technical support, and commercial assistance for these imported products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 5-Axis Vises (Lang Technik) 5-axis vise clamping systems for CNC machining centers featuring self-centering chucks with patented Grip-Fix technology for workpieces as small as 3mm, and Quick-Point zero-point system with mechanical operation and repeatability under 5 microns. Sold to Italian industrial manufacturers operating CNC machining centers.
• Lang Quick-Point Zero-Point Clamping Systems Mechanical zero-point clamping systems that enable rapid workpiece positioning and clamping, reducing setup times and ensuring consistent precision with modular mechanical design. Sold to Italian manufacturing customers operating CNC machine tools.
• Self-Centering Vises and Clamping Systems (Lang Makro-Grip and Allmatic GRIPP) Self-centering vises and clamping systems including Lang Makro-Grip and Allmatic force multiplier vises with GRIPP technology for single, double, and multi-grip configurations. Sold to Italian manufacturers operating CNC machining centers.
• Hydraulic Tool Holders (WTE and Diebold) Hydraulic tool holders for machine tools providing precision within 3 microns and high clamping forces, available in ISO/HSK/BT/CAPTO/double contact versions. Sold to Italian industrial manufacturers requiring precision tool holding.
• Diebold Hot Shrinking Machines Induction hot shrinking machines for tool mounting with pyrometric temperature control, achieving runout and repeatability within 3 microns, with air and liquid cooling systems. Sold to Italian manufacturers for shrink-fit tool assembly.
• Baublies Roller Burnishing Tools Roller burnishing tools for holes and profiles achieving surface roughness below Ra 0.1 μm, including multi-roller and single-roller burnishers and diamond-tip burnishers for hardened materials up to 60+ HRC. Sold to Italian manufacturers requiring precision surface finishing.
• Joke Technology Mold Polishing and Deburring Tools Pneumatic, electric, and ultrasonic tools for mold polishing and deburring, including ENESKAsonic ultrasonic systems (20–30 kHz), ENESKAmicro micromotor units, and abrasive diamond pastes for mirror finishes. Sold to Italian mold-making and precision manufacturing customers.
• Eppinger Lathe Tool Holders Motorized and fixed tool holders for CNC lathes with patented Preci-Flex quick-change system enabling integration of ER collet, face mill, Weldon, shrink-fit, and hydraulic adapters with 5-micron precision. Sold to Italian manufacturers operating CNC turning equipment.
• Wagner Thread Rolling and Production Systems Thread rolling and external thread production systems including tangential, axial, and multi-cutting head thread rolling, covering diameters from 1.6mm to 175mm. Sold to Italian manufacturers producing threaded components.
• SwissChuck and Forkardt Self-Centering Chucks Self-centering chucks for turning and grinding operations including 3KCHP precision power chucks, membrane chucks, and spring collet chucks for internal and external gripping. Sold to Italian manufacturers operating turning and grinding equipment.
• Matrix Modular Clamping Systems Modular clamping systems for irregular workpieces using movable pin technology that adapts to any shape, replacing dedicated fixtures in clamping, assembly, and measurement applications. Sold to Italian manufacturers working with non-standard or irregular parts.
• Neidlein Tailstocks and Front Drivers Fixed and rotating tailstocks and front drivers for turning, grinding, and gear cutting with quick-change drive parts for production optimization. Sold to Italian manufacturers operating turning and gear-cutting machines.
• Lang Robo-Trex Robotic Automation Systems Robot automation systems for automatic vise/workpiece loading and unloading on machining centers, including Robo-Trex 52 for small lots and Robo-Trex 96 for larger workpieces. Sold to Italian manufacturers seeking unmanned production cells.
• Tepas Vacuum Clamping Systems Vacuum clamping systems for machine tools, enabling workpiece holding without mechanical interference. Sold to Italian manufacturers requiring non-invasive workpiece holding.
• Tool Presetting Equipment Tool presetting equipment for lathe tool setup and measurement. Sold to Italian manufacturers requiring precise tool measurement before machining.

Quantifiable outcome

• Setup time reduction through zero-point clamping systems
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EppingercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Italian importer for Eppinger portautensili per torni (tool holders for lathes). Eppinger produces powered and fixed tool holders for CNC lathes including the patented Preci-Flex quick-change system enabling 5-micron precision.
• NeidleincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Italian importer for Neidlein fixed, rotating, and front feed drives for lathes, grinding, and gear cutting applications. Neidlein is a German manufacturer at the top of the market for high technology and innovation.
• Lang TechnikcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Italian importer for Lang Technik 5-axis vices, zero-point clamping systems, and Robo-Trex automation systems. Lang has 30 years of experience in clamping and zero-point technology.
• Allmatic (Allmatic Spanne systeme)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Italian importer for Allmatic high-pressure vices and clamping systems. Inventors of GRIPP technology for workpiece clamping, revolutionizing clamping in 2005.
• SwissChuck (formerly Forkardt Schweiz GmbH)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Italian importer for SwissChuck self-centering chucks for lathes and grinding, high-precision membrane chucks, and special clamping solutions.
• BaubliescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Italian importer for Baublies burnishing tools for holes and profiles, multi-roller and single-roller burnishers, and diamond burnishing tools for hardened materials up to 60+ HRC.
• WTE (part of MAPAL Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Italian importer for WTE hydraulic tool holders, thermal shrinkage machines, micro-milling, and anti-vibration holders. WTE is the market leader in drill chucks and a leader in hydraulic and thermal clamping technology.
• Matrix (Matrix GmbH)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian importer for Matrix modular clamping systems for irregular workpieces. Matrix is a market leader in adaptable workpiece clamping systems for clamping, assembly, and measurement.
• Wagner Tooling SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian importer for Wagner thread rolling and production systems, including tangential rolling heads, axial rolling, and multi-cutting heads for thread production from 1.6mm to 175mm.
• Joke TechnologyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian importer for Joke Technology pneumatic, electric, and ultrasonic tools for mold polishing and deburring. A German company and market leader for deburring and polishing solutions.
• DieboldminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian importer for Diebold standard tool holders (ER collet chucks, Weldon, end mill holders) and thermal shrinkage technology with the patented OneTouch system.
• ForkardtminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian importer for Forkardt chucks and clamping systems for turning and grinding applications.
• TepasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian importer for Tepas vacuum clamping systems for workpiece holding.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/metechitaly.it
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/metechitaly
• Instagraminstagram.com/metechitaly

Compliance3 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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