ConTecH
ConTecH is a family-owned Australian manufacturer of custom conveying and materials handling systems, serving food and beverage, pharmaceutical, packaging, and logistics customers globally with engineering, manufacturing, installation, and after-sales service.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1996
- HeadquartersCampbellfield, Australia
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ConTecH does
ConTecH is an Australian-headquartered, family-owned designer, manufacturer, and installer of conveying and materials handling systems serving food and beverage (its core vertical), pharmaceutical, packaging and handling, and logistics customers globally. The core product portfolio spans conveyors (standard, hygienic, incline, radius belting), case and product elevating equipment, in-house palletising and robotic solutions, and electrical automation and line integration, supported by engineering simulations used to verify capacity during the design stage and an after-sales service stream covering spares, optimisation, and lifecycle support. The company also distributes Dorner / Flexmove modular belt systems and supplies industrial platforms, catwalks, and crossovers. Operationally, ConTecH runs dual manufacturing hubs in Melbourne, Australia and Bangkok, Thailand with a sales, engineering, installation, and software office in the UK, complemented by an agent network across Asia, allowing it to deliver end-to-end custom-engineered projects from concept through to commissioning. Its commercial model is quote-based, capital-equipment sales with associated design, installation, and after-sales service, targeting enterprise customers including Cadbury, Belkin, Bega, Arnotts, Amcor, Fonterra, Griffins, and Fehlbergs. Differentiators emphasised by the company are 30+ years of operating history, 500+ years of combined engineering expertise across the team, in-house R&D, hygienic and pharmaceutical-grade design capability, and the ability to handle the full project lifecycle rather than just supplying equipment.
ConTecH firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ConTecH
- Legal name
- Contech
- Website
- https://contechengineering.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1996
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- ConTecH is a family-owned Australian manufacturer of custom conveying and materials handling systems, serving food and beverage, pharmaceutical, packaging, and logistics customers globally with engineering, manufacturing, installation, and after-sales service.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ConTecH industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Conveying & Materials Handling Equipment
- NAICS
- Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922), Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)
- SIC
- Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN), Conveying, Feeding & Material Handling for Packaging Lines (IMALAOAG)
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Where ConTecH is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Campbellfield
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices4 records
Markets served
ConTecH business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Custom Materials Handling Equipment Sales: Design, manufacture, and supply of custom conveying systems, packing, palletising, and materials handling equipment. Revenue is generated through one-time capital equipment sales with associated installation and integration services.
- Engineering and Design Services: In-house design, engineering, and implementation services guiding every stage from concept to completion. Includes project management and lifecycle support.
- After Sales Service and Support: Comprehensive project life cycle support including troubleshooting, optimization, and future-proofing of installed systems.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quote-based pricing for materials handling solutions |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
ConTecH product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ConTecH designs, manufactures, supplies, and installs custom conveying and materials handling systems, including standard, hygienic, incline, and radius-belt conveyors, automated case and product elevating equipment, robotic palletising solutions, and electrical automation and line integration. The company also distributes Dorner/Flexmove modular belt systems, supplies industrial platforms and catwalks, and provides engineering simulations, R&D, and after-sales supply and service for customers in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, packaging, and logistics industries worldwide.
Product overview
ConTecH is a designer, manufacturer, and supplier of conveying and materials handling solutions. The portfolio consists of core conveyor products (standard conveyors, hygienic conveyors, incline conveyors, radius belting), automation solutions (case and product elevating, palletising/robotic solutions, electrical and line integration, engineering simulations), and supporting services (R&D, after-sales service). The company also distributes Dorner/Flexmove modular belt systems and supplies industrial access equipment (platforms, catwalks). Solutions are tailored for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and logistics industries, with end-to-end capabilities from concept and design through manufacturing, installation, and ongoing support.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Conveyors A comprehensive range of product and materials handling conveyors designed for food, pharmaceutical, logistics, and other industrial applications.
- Case & Product Elevating Efficient, cost-effective, and high-speed solutions for vertical transfers of products and cases in manufacturing and packaging operations.
- Dorner / Flexmove Modular Conveyors Cost-effective modular belt and conveyor solutions with fast turnaround for various industrial applications, distributed as part of the ConTecH portfolio.
- Electrical, Automation & Line Integration Electrical and automation solutions for integrating production lines, including control systems and line synchronization for manufacturing operations.
- Palletising / Robotic Solutions In-house robotic palletising solutions combining materials handling knowledge with flexible automation technologies for manufacturing and packaging lines.
- Platform / Catwalks Industrial platforms, catwalks, and crossovers supplied for accessing and maintaining equipment in manufacturing facilities.
- Hygienic Conveyors Specialized conveyors designed for hygiene-critical environments in food, pharmaceutical, and beverage industries, meeting rigorous cleanliness and safety standards.
- Radius Belting Curved conveyor belting solutions for navigating tight spaces and changing direction in production lines.
- Incline Conveyors Conveyors designed to move products vertically or at angles for elevation changes in manufacturing operations.
- Carton Handling Equipment for handling and transporting cartons through production and packaging lines.
- Engineering Simulations Design-stage verification and optimization service using simulation tools to validate system capacity and performance of conveying and materials handling solutions before implementation.
- After Sales Supply & Service Post-installation support, maintenance, troubleshooting, optimization, spare parts supply, and lifecycle support for existing installed conveying and materials handling systems.
Quantifiable outcome
- Production efficiency improvement through streamlined operations and reduced downtime
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use ConTecH
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
ConTecH technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
ConTecH partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
ConTecH competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- FlexLink (Coesia): Part of Coesia, FlexLink supplies conveyors and materials handling solutions to food, pharma, and FMCG manufacturers globally. Comparable product portfolio, similar end-market focus, and overlapping hygienic/line-integration capabilities.
- Heat and Control: Global supplier of processing and conveying equipment for snack food, confectionery, and protein industries. Closely comparable in food-industry vertical focus and line integration scope.
- Hytrol Conveyor Company: Large US conveyor manufacturer focused on material handling for distribution, manufacturing, and packaging. Comparable in conveyor design/build-to-order model and integration services.
- Dorner Manufacturing: US-based specialist in modular and sanitary conveyors for food, packaging, and life sciences. ConTecH already distributes Dorner's Flexmove modular belt line, and Dorner is the closest direct comparable in hygienic/materials-handling conveyors.
- QC Conveyors: US manufacturer of industrial conveyors including hygienic designs for food and packaging. Comparable in modular/custom conveyor products and food-industry specialization.
- Tsubaki Conveyor Systems: Global manufacturer of chain-driven conveyors and materials handling equipment serving food, beverage, and packaging. Comparable in industrial-grade conveyor offerings for similar end markets.
- mk North America (Kornbusch Group): Manufacturer of aluminum extrusion conveyors and modular conveyor systems for industrial, packaging, and food applications. Comparable in conveyor product range and engineered-to-order delivery.
Broad incumbents
- Dematic: Global KION-owned supplier of intralogistics automation, conveyors, and warehouse systems. Overlaps with ConTecH's logistics/warehousing segment but operates at much larger scale across a broader portfolio.
- Swisslog: KUKA-owned provider of automated warehouse, conveyor, and materials handling systems. Comparable in conveying and line integration but focused on large-scale automated distribution rather than food/beverage hygienic lines.
- GEA Group: Global manufacturer of food processing and packaging equipment including conveying solutions for dairy, beverage, and food. Comparable in food/beverage vertical and hygienic equipment, though operating as a much larger diversified incumbent.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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ConTecH leadership team
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ConTecH funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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ConTecH M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about ConTecH
What does ConTecH do?
ConTecH designs, manufactures, supplies, and installs custom conveying and materials handling systems, including standard, hygienic, incline, and radius-belt conveyors, automated case and product elevating equipment, robotic palletising solutions, and electrical automation and line integration. The company also distributes Dorner/Flexmove modular belt systems, supplies industrial platforms and catwalks, and provides engineering simulations, R&D, and after-sales supply and service for customers in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, packaging, and logistics industries worldwide.
Is ConTecH a public or private company?
ConTecH is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was ConTecH founded?
ConTecH was founded in 1996. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is ConTecH based?
ConTecH is headquartered in Campbellfield, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does ConTecH make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Custom Materials Handling Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are engineering and Design Services and after Sales Service and Support.
Who are ConTecH's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are FlexLink (Coesia), Heat and Control, Hytrol Conveyor Company, Dorner Manufacturing, QC Conveyors, Tsubaki Conveyor Systems and mk North America (Kornbusch Group). Broad incumbents are Dematic, Swisslog and GEA Group.
Does ConTecH have an API?
No public API is recorded for ConTecH.
What industry is ConTecH in?
ConTecH's product category is Industrial Conveying & Materials Handling Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAOAK, Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines), with a secondary code of IMAHAOAN, End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems. Its NAICS code is 333922 and its SIC code is 3550.