What Tecnovap does

Tecnovap S.r.l. is a privately held Italian manufacturer of professional and industrial steam generators, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Pescantina (Verona), Italy. The company designs and produces dry saturated steam systems operating at 142°C to 183°C using stainless steel boilers with interchangeable heating elements, and it also produces industrial vacuum cleaners, conveyor belt cleaning systems, and a broad accessories ecosystem. Its product range spans household models (around 1.5 kW), automotive/car wash units, food industry and healthcare-grade generators, and heavy industrial machines up to 39.4 kW with integrated high-pressure water at 150 bar. The EVO line is classified as a Steam Disinfection Device (D.D.V.) under the AFNOR NF T 72-110 standard, positioning Tecnovap for regulated healthcare and sanitary disinfection use cases.

Tecnovap serves a diversified set of verticals including healthcare and pharmaceutical, food processing, car wash and automotive, wineries, household and Ho.Re.Ca., and industrial/mechanical/transport. It distributes globally through a network of authorized resellers and distributors, supported by a restricted partner portal, a multi-language website, and active distributor recruitment. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of steam generator units and accessories, with pricing handled via distributor-led quote-based transactions rather than public list pricing. The company maintains a presence on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube and publishes digital catalogs through Flipsnack, while continuing to launch new industrial and specialized products in 2023–2025. The company is independently owned with no institutional investors, no M&A activity, and no public revenue disclosure, and is led by founder Giuliano Franchini as Founder and President.

The business model is a conventional B2B industrial equipment OEM model: design, manufacture, and ship capital equipment through a third-party distributor channel, complemented by recurring attachment sales of accessories and consumables. The economic model relies on durable stainless-steel hardware with replaceable heating elements, a regulated disinfection certification for higher-margin healthcare applications, and brand equity built on four decades of "Made in Italy" manufacturing. Limited public visibility on financials, headcount trends, and customer-level data constrains deeper quantitative analysis.

Name

Tecnovap

Legal name

Tecnovap S.r.l.

Website

https://tecnovap.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tecnovap is a 40-year-old Italian manufacturer of professional and industrial steam generators (142°C–183°C dry saturated steam), vacuum cleaners, and conveyor belt cleaning systems, serving healthcare, food processing, automotive, winery, household, and industrial customers through a global distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cleaning Equipment

NAICS

Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (33241)

SIC

Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433), Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops) (3443)

akta.pro primary industry

Steam Cleaning & Sanitization Equipment (IMAHALAE)

Keywords

• Industrial steam generators
• Professional cleaning equipment
• Steam sanitization systems
• Conveyor belt cleaners
• Disinfection steam devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Pescantina

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Steam Generator Sales: Tecnovap generates revenue primarily through the sale of professional and industrial steam generator units. The product range spans from household models to heavy industrial equipment, with prices varying by model specifications including power output (ranging from 1.5kW to 39.4kW), pressure capabilities (3 bar to 10 bar), and steam temperature (142°C to 183°C).
2. Accessories and Consumables: Sale of specialized accessories for steam cleaning applications including brushes, lances, nozzles, and attachments compatible with various models. Dedicated accessory lines for different applications such as car wash, household, industrial, and healthcare use.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tecnovap manufactures and sells professional and industrial dry saturated steam generators for cleaning and sanitization across multiple sectors including healthcare, food industry, automotive, and winemaking. The company produces stainless steel boilers producing steam at 142°C to 183°C, complemented by industrial vacuum cleaners, conveyor belt cleaning systems, and a comprehensive ecosystem of accessories. EVO models carry AFNOR NF T72-110 certification as official Steam Disinfection Devices.

Product overview

Tecnovap is a world-leading manufacturer of high-quality steam cleaners and steam generators based in Italy, with 40 years of experience. The product portfolio consists of multiple specialized product lines: (1) Stainless Steel industrial generators for heavy-duty industrial use; (2) Steam Box Pro/Vac Industrial/Turbo/Power Plus models forming the core industrial product line with power ranges from 4.8kW to 39.4kW, producing dry saturated steam up to 183°C; (3) Car Wash dedicated models (Steam Tech, Junior Star Max, Steam Box Vac Pro/Mini) designed for automotive detailing; (4) Household/Domestic line including EVO models, Tresor, Tosca EVO, and Elis for home cleaning and professional ironing; (5) Specialized applications including Bacchus for wineries and conveyor belt cleaners; (6) Healthcare/EVO Sanitizer products certified under AFNOR NF T 72-110; (7) A comprehensive accessories ecosystem including Geyser, Star, Radames, July, T.E.S.S. systems and domestic accessories. All products share core technology of dry saturated steam generation with stainless steel boilers, with models varying in power (1.5kW to 39.4kW), pressure (3bar to 10bar), and steam temperature (142°C to 183°C). Many models can be combined with integrated vacuum systems for suction capability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Junior Star Max Professional car wash steam generator with polyethylene shell and stainless steel boiler, capable of producing dry saturated steam at 165°C or 174°C, with integrated vacuum cleaner/wet vacuum functionality, 3.65 kW power, electronic control console, and 360° swivel wheels.
• Steam Turbo Industrial steam generator with stainless steel shell and boiler, producing dry saturated steam at 183°C, available in power ranges from 10.8kW to 39kW, with integrated industrial vacuum cleaner and IPX5 protection rating for outdoor use.
• Tresor Inox Steam generator with stainless steel boiler producing dry saturated steam at 142°C, designed for ironing and domestic cleaning, with pressure boiler and manual water refill, 1.5 kW power.
• Steam Power Plus Industrial steam generator with stainless steel shell and boiler producing dry saturated steam at 183°C and high-pressure water up to 150 bar, available in power ranges from 17.8kW to 39.4kW.
• Steam Box Vac Industrial Industrial steam generator with stainless steel shell and boiler producing dry saturated steam at 183°C, available in power ranges from 11.1kW to 22.15kW, with integrated industrial vacuum cleaner and induction turbine.
• Steam Tech Industrial steam generator with polyethylene shell and stainless steel boiler for car wash applications, available in 6bar and 10bar versions producing dry saturated steam at 165°C or 183°C, with power ranges from 3.75kW to 15.6kW.
• Steam Box Vac Pro Industrial steam generator with stainless steel shell and boiler producing dry saturated steam at 183°C, available with integrated vacuum cleaner with induction turbine, power ranges from 4.8kW to 15.6kW.
• EVO Sanitizer Professional steam sanitizer designed for healthcare and sanitary applications, classified under AFNOR NF T 72-110 standard as a Steam Disinfection Device (D.D.V./S.D.D.).
• Stainless Steel Generators (Acciaio Inox) Product line of professional steam generators with stainless steel construction designed for industrial and commercial cleaning applications.
• Household/Domestic Steam Generators Steam generators designed for home use, combining professional-grade technology with domestic practicality, including ironing capabilities.
• Conveyor Belts (Lavanastri) Steam cleaning systems specifically designed for conveyor belt cleaning in industrial settings such as food processing lines.
• Car Wash Steam Generators Steam generators specifically designed for car wash and auto detailing applications, for both interior and exterior vehicle cleaning.
• Bacchus (Winery Steam Generators) Steam generators designed for wineries and viticultural applications, used for sanitizing barriques, barrels, and bottling lines.
• Vacuum Cleaners (Aspiratori) Industrial vacuum cleaners that can be combined with steam generators for integrated cleaning and suction operations.
• Special Models Custom and specialized steam generator models designed for unique industrial applications beyond standard product lines.
• Chattanooga Product line branded under the Chattanooga name for specialized cleaning solutions.
• Accessories Wide range of accessories including brushes, nozzles, lances, and specialized tools compatible with Tecnovap steam generators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant reduction in water usage compared to traditional pressure washer cleaning methods
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Sievert SE: Germany-based manufacturer of industrial and construction-related equipment including heating and steam systems. Comparable to Tecnovap on the industrial steam generator side, though primarily serving DACH-region industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Alfred Kärcher (Kärcher): Global leader in cleaning technology with a broad professional and industrial steam cleaner portfolio. Kärcher competes directly with Tecnovap across car wash, industrial, and commercial cleaning applications, but at vastly greater scale and with direct sales coverage.
• Nilfisk: Major European industrial and professional cleaning equipment manufacturer offering steam and pressure-washing solutions. Comparable in targeting industrial, food, and automotive customers, though Nilfisk's portfolio is broader than Tecnovap's steam-centric focus.
• Electrolux Professional: Large commercial laundry and food-service equipment maker with growing presence in steam-based sanitization. Comparable in Ho.Re.Ca. and food-industry use cases, though steam is one of many categories for Electrolux.

Emerging players

• Vapamore: Steam cleaner maker focused on residential and light-commercial customers. Comparable to Tecnovap's domestic/Ho.Re.Ca. segment, though smaller and more consumer-tilted.
• Ladybug Tek: Niche manufacturer of steam vapor sanitization systems for healthcare and janitorial applications. Comparable to Tecnovap's EVO Sanitizer line targeting disinfection-oriented buyers.

Direct peers

• Reliable Corporation: Producer of professional steamers for garment care and commercial cleaning. Overlaps with Tecnovap's domestic and Ho.Re.Ca. product lines, particularly the Tresor ironing-oriented generators.
• Daimer Industries: Commercial and industrial steam cleaner manufacturer with multi-vertical positioning (automotive, healthcare, facility maintenance). Directly overlaps with Tecnovap's product strategy and customer segments.
• Dupray: Manufacturer of professional steam cleaners aimed at automotive detailing and commercial cleaning use cases. Directly comparable to Tecnovap's car wash and Steam Tech product lines with overlapping customer profile.
• Idrobase Group: Italian manufacturer of steam-based cleaning and sanitization equipment serving car wash, industrial, and Ho.Re.Ca. segments. Direct domestic competitor with comparable product positioning and Made-in-Italy branding.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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