A.T.E. Group

What A.T.E. Group does

A.T.E. Group is a privately held, Mumbai-headquartered industrial technology conglomerate incorporated as A.T.E. Private Limited (CIN U51503MH2001PTC132921). Founded in 1939 and operating across six business units — Textile Engineering Group (ATE-TEG), TeraSpin, A.T.E. HUBER Envirotech (AHET, joint venture with HUBER SE Germany), EcoAxis, HMX, and AxisValence — the group delivers end-to-end industrial solutions spanning textile machinery, precision spinning components, wastewater treatment and recycling, Industrial IoT analytics, energy-efficient cooling, and safety/health/environment equipment to more than 5,000 customers.

The technology stack combines proprietary hardware and software assets: the patented DAMA® heat exchanger (water-as-refrigerant, 40% energy of conventional systems), SUFRO® submerged membrane filtration, the SuperAxis™ cloud-based multi-tenant IoT platform with a flexible metadata engine for modeling physical assets, the AI-driven DetectAXIS 100% print inspection system capable of speeds up to 750 meters per minute, and PK S 3200 Flexi Weighting Arms for short staple ring frames. HMX cooling installations span over 20 million square feet across multiple countries, and the group has set a 2027 carbon-neutrality target.

The business model is primarily enterprise B2B: one-time industrial equipment sales dominate, complemented by after-sales service contracts, technology licensing (DAMA®, SuperAxis™), and channel distribution through global technology partners (notably HUBER SE Germany). Go-to-market uses direct enterprise field sales across six branded websites; select AxisValence products are sold via an e-commerce storefront. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based on specifications. Named enterprise customers include Raymond, Aditya Birla Group, Indorama, Sutlej, TEVA, and Synergia Life Sciences. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and has received Decarbonisation and GreenPro sustainability awards.

Name

A.T.E. Group

Legal name

A.T.E. Private Limited

Website

https://ecoaxisindia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

A.T.E. Group is a privately held, Mumbai-based industrial technology conglomerate founded in 1939, operating six business units across textile machinery, precision spinning components, wastewater treatment (JV with HUBER SE Germany), Industrial IoT, energy-efficient cooling, and SHE equipment for 5,000+ enterprise customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machinery and Equipment

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221)

akta.pro primary industry

Label Application Systems & Print-and-Apply (Equipment) (IMALAKAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Protective & Safety Textiles (FR/Arc/Heat/Cut/Chemical) (IMAOADAA)

Keywords

• Industrial machinery solutions
• Textile engineering equipment
• Wastewater treatment systems
• Industrial IoT analytics
• Evaporative cooling technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Sales: Sale of textile machinery, precision components, wastewater treatment systems, IoT platforms, cooling solutions, and safety/health/environment equipment to industrial customers.
2. After-sales Services and Support: Technical support, maintenance, and service contracts for installed industrial equipment and systems.
3. Technology Licensing: Licensing of proprietary technologies like DAMA® heat exchangers and SuperAxis™ IoT platform to partners and customers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

A.T.E. Group sells industrial machinery, equipment, and proprietary technology solutions through six business units spanning the textile value chain (spinning, weaving, knitting, printing, processing, non-wovens), precision spinning components, industrial and municipal wastewater treatment, Industrial IoT analytics, energy-efficient evaporative cooling, and safety/health/environment equipment. Offerings are anchored by patented technologies such as DAMA® heat exchangers, SuperAxis™ IoT platform, SUFRO® membrane filtration, DetectAXIS AI print inspection, and Flexi Weighting Arms, sold to industrial and municipal customers.

Product overview

A.T.E. Group is a diversified industrial technology conglomerate offering purpose-driven solutions across textile engineering, environmental technology, and industrial IoT. The portfolio comprises six core business units: Textile Engineering Group (ATE TEG) providing end-to-end textile machinery; TeraSpin delivering precision spinning components; A.T.E. HUBER Envirotech (AHET) offering wastewater treatment and recycling solutions; EcoAxis providing Industrial IoT analytics through its SuperAxis platform; HMX delivering energy-efficient cooling solutions using proprietary Indirect Evaporative Cooling technology; and AxisValence manufacturing safety, health, and environment equipment. These units are complemented by branded technologies including DetectAXIS (AI-powered print inspection), DAMA (patented heat exchanger), SUFRO (membrane filtration), and Flexi Weighting Arms. The group serves 5000+ customers across key industries with a focus on sustainable, efficient industrial solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• A.T.E. Textile Engineering Group: Catalysing textile transformations with end-to-end solutions across spinning, weaving, knitting, printing, processing, non-wovens, synthetics, carpets, utilities, digitalisation and automation.
• TeraSpin
• A.T.E. HUBER Envirotech
• EcoAxis
• HMX
• AxisValence

Products and services

• Textile Engineering Group (ATE TEG) End-to-end textile machinery solutions covering spinning, weaving, knitting, printing, processing, non-wovens, synthetics, carpets, utilities, and digitalisation and automation across the textile value chain for textile mills and OEMs.
• TeraSpin High-quality, high-performance precision spinning machinery components (including Flexi Weighting Arms and other spinning parts) supplied to leading textile machinery manufacturers and mills worldwide.
• A.T.E. HUBER Envirotech (AHET) Advanced wastewater treatment, recycling, and sludge management solutions for industrial and municipal sectors, leveraging SUFRO® submerged membrane filtration technology to make wastewater a reliable source of fresh water.
• EcoAxis Industrial IoT platform delivering advanced analytics and real-time visibility by connecting machines, instruments, and sensors through the SuperAxis™ framework to drive efficiency, reduce downtime, and enable sustainable operations.
• HMX Cooling Solutions Energy-efficient, high-fresh-air cooling systems for commercial and industrial environments using proprietary Indirect Evaporative Cooling and DAMA® technology, delivering superior indoor air quality and sustainable performance.
• AxisValence Safety, Health & Environment Equipment High-quality equipment that enhances safety, productivity, and environmental performance — including the DetectAXIS AI-driven 100% print inspection system — for printing, packaging, textiles, pharmaceuticals, plastics, automotive, and other industries.
• DetectAXIS Print Inspection System Standalone AI-driven 100% print inspection system using high-resolution cameras and AI algorithms to detect color disparities, missing text, misalignments, and other defects in real time, issuing alerts and digital roll-maps to reduce material wastage.
• DAMA Heat Exchanger Technology Patented heat exchanger that uses water as refrigerant, providing fouling-resistant, low-weight, low-carbon cooling for industrial and commercial applications at approximately 40% of the energy of conventional refrigeration systems.
• SUFRO Membrane Filtration System Submerged membrane filtration system designed for high-performance industrial wastewater treatment, delivering superior solids separation and high-quality permeate for sustainable water reuse in a modular, compact, low-energy configuration.

Quantifiable outcome

• DAMA® uses only 40% of energy compared to conventional refrigeration systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HUBER SE, GermanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership forming A.T.E. HUBER Envirotech (AHET). Combines global leadership of HUBER SE with local expertise to deliver advanced wastewater treatment, recycling, and sludge management solutions for industrial and municipal sectors.
• SKF IndiacoreTechnology or IntegrationAcquisition of SKF India's textile components business strengthened TeraSpin's position as a trusted global brand for precision spinning machinery components. State-of-the-art eco-friendly facility in Sari continues the legacy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Picanol: Belgian manufacturer of weaving machines and related textile machinery, comparable to A.T.E.'s weaving machinery offerings and industrial textile mill customer base.
• Saurer: Global textile machinery manufacturer specializing in spinning, twisting, and embroidery machinery - most comparable to TeraSpin's precision spinning components business within A.T.E. Group.
• EVAPCO: Global manufacturer of evaporative cooling and refrigeration equipment, comparable to HMX's energy-efficient cooling solutions for commercial and industrial customers.
• Itema: Italian manufacturer of weaving machines and complete weaving solutions, comparable to A.T.E.'s textile machinery portfolio serving spinning, weaving, and knitting segments of the textile value chain.
• Lakshmi Machine Works: Indian textile machinery manufacturer specializing in spinning machinery and machine tools - the most direct Indian-headquartered comparable to A.T.E.'s textile engineering and TeraSpin precision components businesses.
• Trützschler: German textile machinery manufacturer specializing in spinning preparation, nonwovens, and carding machines - directly comparable to A.T.E.'s textile machinery business with similar industrial textile mill customers.
• Rieter: Swiss-based global leader in textile machinery for short-staple fiber processing including spinning preparation, ring and rotor spinning - directly comparable to A.T.E. Textile Engineering Group's offerings across the textile value chain.
• HUBER SE: German wastewater treatment equipment manufacturer and A.T.E.'s JV partner in A.T.E. HUBER Envirotech - directly comparable as a peer in industrial and municipal wastewater treatment solutions.
• Baltimore Aircoil Company: Global manufacturer of evaporative cooling, adiabatic cooling, and heat transfer products, directly comparable to HMX's Indirect Evaporative Cooling solutions for industrial and commercial applications.

Broad incumbents

• Xylem: Global water technology leader offering pumps, treatment systems, and smart metering - a broader incumbent comparable to A.T.E. HUBER Envirotech's industrial and municipal wastewater business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ecoaxis

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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