Fresator
Fresator is a Portuguese industrial solutions provider (founded 1986) that supplies and maintains stone processing consumables, tools, and machines for marble, granite, and engineered stone processors, primarily in the Iberian Peninsula, through exclusive distribution of Italian equipment brands.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1986
- HeadquartersTerrugem, Portugal
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Fresator does
Fresator is a Portuguese industrial solutions provider founded in 1986 and headquartered in Terrugem, Portugal. The company specializes in supplying and maintaining stone processing consumables, tools, and machines for the natural stone (marble, granite) and engineered stone (agglomerates) industry. Its primary customers are manufacturers and processors of stone products — including countertops, vanities, flooring, wall panels, and architectural elements — located primarily in the Iberian Peninsula.
The company's product portfolio spans seven categories: CNC machining centers (Donatoni brand, including 5-axis bridge mills like QUADRIX DG and cutting centers like JET 625 CNC and SX-3), automatic head polishing machines (Comandulli brand, including EDILPLUS, OMEGA, MUSA, PENTA, ATHENA), infrared drying ovens (CC-series with Twin Tube emitter technology), dust extraction cabins (MONOCUBO, BICUBO, MCC DRY-JET), lifting systems (Elephant crane systems and vacuum lifters with 1-4 suction plates), water treatment stations with closed-loop recycling (Super Compact, Mini Compact series, JUST WATER), and consumables (abrasives from Abra Iride, polyester/epoxy resins, adhesives, pigments, surface protectors, concrete products). Fresator also provides professional machine assembly and technical assistance/maintenance services, including preventive maintenance contracts.
The business model is sales-led B2B with three revenue streams: (1) equipment and machine sales (high-ticket, consultation-based pricing, multi-year contracts), (2) consumables sales (unit pricing, pay-as-you-go, partly through an online store), and (3) professional services (machine assembly and technical maintenance). Distribution is direct to stone processors from its Portuguese headquarters, with no disclosed subsidiaries, geographic expansion, or institutional investment. The company operates as an independent specialist distributor leveraging exclusive representations of established Italian equipment brands.
Fresator firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Fresator
- Legal name
- Fresator Lda
- Website
- https://fresator.pt
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1986
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Fresator is a Portuguese industrial solutions provider (founded 1986) that supplies and maintains stone processing consumables, tools, and machines for marble, granite, and engineered stone processors, primarily in the Iberian Peninsula, through exclusive distribution of Italian equipment brands.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Fresator industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Stone Processing Equipment & Industrial Machinery
- NAICS
- Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing (327991), Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313), All Other Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing (327999)
- SIC
- Cut Stone & Stone Products (3281), Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Abrasive, Asbestos & Misc Nonmetallic Mineral Prods (3290)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Granite Quarrying & Dimension Stone Fabrication (IMAKAHAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Manufactured/Engineered Stone & Agglomerates (Quartz, Terrazzo, Sintered Stone) (IMAKAHAG), Aggregate Processing & Value-Added Products (Washing, Screening, Asphalt/Concrete Aggregates) (IMAKAHAH)
Keywords
Where Fresator is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Terrugem
- HQ country
- Portugal
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Fresator business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Equipment and Machine Sales: Sale of stone processing equipment including CNC machining centers (Donatoni brand), polishing machines (Comandulli brand), drying ovens, suction cabins, lifting systems (Elephant brand), and water treatment stations. Revenue generated through direct B2B sales to stone processing companies.
- Consumables Sales: Sale of consumables including abrasives (for surface polishing, aging, head polishing), resins, cleaning products, stone treatment products, paste adhesives, universal pigments, concrete products, and surface protectors for stone processing applications.
- Tools Sales: Sale of tools including CNC tools (NICOLAI DIAMANT brand), diamond tools, profiling mills, lasers, and tie rods for stone cutting machinery.
- Technical Assembly Services: Professional machine assembly services for stone processing equipment, ensuring proper installation for optimal machine performance and maximum yield.
- Technical Assistance and Maintenance: Technical support, maintenance, and repair services for stone cutting machines including granite, marble, and compact stone equipment. Includes preventive maintenance contracts to extend equipment lifespan and reduce failure probability.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | B2B equipment sales with consultation-based pricing |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Consumables and consumable products |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Fresator product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Fresator supplies and maintains stone processing consumables, tools, and machines for the natural stone and engineered stone (agglomerates) industry. The company distributes premium equipment brands (Donatoni CNC centers, Comandulli polishers, Elephant lifting systems) and a comprehensive range of consumables (abrasives, resins, adhesives, pigments, protectors). It also provides professional machine assembly and ongoing technical maintenance services to stone processing manufacturers in the Iberian Peninsula.
Product overview
Fresator is a Portuguese company (established 1986) specializing in industrial solutions for the stone processing industry, particularly marble, granite and engineered stone. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into five main product categories: (1) CNC Machining Centers including bridge mills, multi-disc cutting centers and specialized stone cutting machines from Donatoni (JET 625 CNC, ECHO 725, QUADRIX DG, QUADRIX DV, SPIN 625 CNC, SPRINTER 825 CNC, SX-3); (2) Automatic head polishing machines from Comandulli (ATHENA, EDILPLUS, MUSA, OMEGA, PENTA) for edge and profile finishing; (3) Drying ovens (CC36, CC72, CC108) with infrared Twin Tube technology; (4) Dust extraction cabins (BICUBO, MCC DRY-JET, MONOCUBO) for operator health protection; (5) Lifting systems including crane systems (Apolo rail, I-beam) and vacuum lifters (1-4 suction plates in various configurations); (6) Water treatment stations (Super Compact, Mini Compact series, JUST WATER) for closed-loop water recycling; and (7) Consumables including abrasives (TORO, QUASAR, PROTOS, FICKERT, FRANKFURT IRINEX, SINT, 5 EXTRA, LUX, MAG, NYLON, LEV IRIDE, Velox, Feltro), resins, adhesives, pigments, and surface protectors. The company also provides technical services including machine assembly and technical assistance/maintenance.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Donatoni CNC Machining Centers 5-axis interpolated CNC bridge mills and multi-disc cutting centers (JET 625 CNC, ECHO 725, QUADRIX DG, QUADRIX DV, SPIN 625 CNC, SPRINTER 825 CNC, SX-3) for cutting and milling marble, granite and agglomerates using diamond discs and tools. Targeted at stone processing manufacturers.
- Comandulli Polishing Machines Automatic multi-head polishing machines (ATHENA, EDILPLUS, MUSA, OMEGA, PENTA) for marble and granite edge and profile finishing, with floating polishing units, dynamic belt speed control, and CNC tool changes.
- Drying Ovens (CC36, CC72, CC108) Infrared drying ovens for marble and limestone featuring Twin Tube emitters that produce dual-frequency infrared rays for deep material drying (3cm penetration, 3-minute drying time).
- Dust Extraction Cabins (BICUBO, MCC DRY-JET, MONOCUBO) Mobile air purification systems for suction and filtration of marble, stone and granite dust from manual processes, featuring silicone/paper cartridge filtration with automatic cleaning via compressed air.
- Lifting Systems (Crane and Vacuum Lifters) Crane systems (Apolo rail, I-beam palletized bases) and vacuum lifters (1-4 suction plates in various configurations including LM, GM, ALM, AUTONOMA series) for handling stone slabs and blocks. Capacities from 125-2000kg.
- Water Treatment Stations (Super Compact, Mini Compact, JUST WATER) Residual water treatment stations with integrated clarification, dehydration, filter press, and closed-loop water recycling. Features DPURE process management software and 15-inch touch screen control on premium models.
- Abrasives (Abra Iride brand) Abrasive products for stone polishing, aging, calibration, and surface finishing including TORO, QUASAR L 140, MAG L 140, LUX L 140, PROTOS, FICKERT L 140, FRANKFURT IRINEX, SINT, 5 EXTRA, NYLON FRANKFURT, LEV IRIDE, Velox, Feltro, IRIDE FRANKFURT. Used on conveyor and traditional polishing machines.
- Stone Treatment Chemicals Polyester resins, paste adhesives, universal pigments, surface protectors, concrete products, adhesion products, and floor treatment products for stone reinforcement, repair, coloring, and protection.
- NICOLAI DIAMANT CNC Tools CNC tooling including diamond tools, profiling mills, lasers, tie rods, and consumable tooling for stone cutting and processing machinery.
- Technical Assistance & Maintenance Technical support, maintenance, and repair services for stone cutting machines (granite, marble, compact stone equipment). Includes preventive maintenance contracts designed to extend equipment lifespan and reduce failure probability.
- Machine Assembly Services Professional assembly services for stone industry machines, ensuring proper installation for optimal machine performance, extended equipment lifespan, and maximum yield.
Quantifiable outcome
- Professional assembly extends equipment lifespan and reduces future failures
Companies that use Fresator
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Fresator technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Fresator partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- DonatonicoreDonatoni is an Italian manufacturer of CNC machining centers and stone cutting equipment. Fresator represents Donatoni products including JET 625 CNC, ECHO 725, QUADRIX DG, QUADRIX DV, SPIN 625 CNC, SPRINTER 825 CNC, and SX-3 centers.
- ComandullicoreItalian manufacturer of automatic head polishing machines. Fresator distributes Comandulli products including ATHENA, EDILPLUS, MUSA, OMEGA, and PENTA polishing machines.
- ElephantcoreManufacturer of lifting and handling systems for stones and agglomerates. Fresator represents Elephant's lifting systems including vacuum lifters and crane systems.
- Abra IridecoreItalian brand of abrasive products for stone processing. Established in 1989, Abra Iride provides abrasives for polishing, aging, and finishing applications. Certified to ISO 9001 standards.
- KemistonecoreManufacturer of industrial cleaning equipment and surface treatment products for ornamental stones. Represented since 2010.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Fresator competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Intermac (Biesse Group): Italian manufacturer of glass and stone processing machinery (CNC centers, edge polishers, waterjets). Intermac is already among Fresator's represented brands, and as a Biesse Group subsidiary it competes with other OEMs in Fresator's portfolio.
- Northwood Machine Manufacturing: US manufacturer of CNC stone processing machinery, including bridge saws and machining centers. Comparable product category to Fresator's principal equipment lines.
- Pedrini S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of stone processing machinery including CNC cutting and polishing lines. Directly competes with Donatoni/Comandulli and is part of Fresator's competitive supplier set.
- CMS Brembana: Italian manufacturer of CNC machining centers, waterjet cutting systems, and polishing machines for stone, glass, and metal. Directly competes with Fresator's principals (Donatoni, Comandulli) in the same product categories.
- Prussiani Engineering: Italian manufacturer of CNC stone cutting and shaping machines for marble, granite, and engineered stone. Directly overlaps with Donatoni's product portfolio Fresator distributes.
- Park Industries: US-based manufacturer of stone and glass fabrication equipment (CNC saws, polishers, waterjets). Operates in the same downstream value chain as Fresator and serves similar stone processing customers.
Broad incumbents
- Breton S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of stone processing machinery (CNC centers, polishing lines, bridge saws) and full processing plants. Comparable to Fresator's principal OEM partners (Donatoni, Comandulli) and shapes the competitive landscape Fresator operates in.
Regional players
- Stone Equipment International: Specialist distributor and service provider of stone processing equipment and consumables in international markets. Comparable distribution/servicing model to Fresator, though operating in different geographies.
Emerging players
- BACA Systems: UK-based manufacturer of robotic and CNC stone-processing machinery. Operates in the same product category as Fresator's principal equipment with overlapping customer base.
- Marmo Service: Italian specialist in stone processing equipment, consumables, and technical services. Closely mirrors Fresator's business model (equipment + consumables + service) within the same vertical.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
Fresator social profiles
Digital presenceFresator compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Fresator financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Fresator leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Fresator funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Fresator M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Fresator
What does Fresator do?
Fresator supplies and maintains stone processing consumables, tools, and machines for the natural stone and engineered stone (agglomerates) industry. The company distributes premium equipment brands (Donatoni CNC centers, Comandulli polishers, Elephant lifting systems) and a comprehensive range of consumables (abrasives, resins, adhesives, pigments, protectors). It also provides professional machine assembly and ongoing technical maintenance services to stone processing manufacturers in the Iberian Peninsula.
Is Fresator a public or private company?
Fresator is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Fresator founded?
Fresator was founded in 1986. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Fresator based?
Fresator is headquartered in Terrugem, Portugal, in the Europe region.
How does Fresator make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Equipment and Machine Sales are the primary driver. The others are consumables Sales, tools Sales, technical Assembly Services and technical Assistance and Maintenance.
Who are Fresator's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Intermac (Biesse Group), Northwood Machine Manufacturing, Pedrini S.p.A., CMS Brembana, Prussiani Engineering and Park Industries. Breton S.p.A. is listed as a broad incumbent. Stone Equipment International is listed as a regional player. Emerging players are BACA Systems and Marmo Service.
Does Fresator have an API?
No public API is recorded for Fresator.
What industry is Fresator in?
Fresator's product category is Stone Processing Equipment & Industrial Machinery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKAHAD, Granite Quarrying & Dimension Stone Fabrication, with a secondary code of IMAKAHAG, Manufactured/Engineered Stone & Agglomerates (Quartz, Terrazzo, Sintered Stone). Its NAICS code is 327991 and its SIC code is 3281.