What PKIT Praha does

PKIT Praha s.r.o. is a Czech Republic-based exclusive representative, distributor, and systems integrator of industrial blasting and painting equipment, founded in 2003 and operating from Strančice with a warehouse in Koudelov-Vrdy. The company functions as a one-stop-shop for industrial surface treatment in Central Europe, holding exclusive representation rights for at least eight international manufacturers — Blastman Robotics (Czech, Slovak, and Hungarian markets), BMF GmbH (Czech and Slovak), Ventherm A/S (painting and spraying booths), VULKAN INOX (stainless steel abrasives), Holland Mineraal, IBIX, Sinto Brasil (steel grits and shots), and VertiDrive. Through these partnerships, PKIT delivers a full product range covering custom-built blasting cabins (2x2x2.5m to 30x8x8m), portable blasting containers, automated blasting robots (4-8 axis variants), BMF's patented Twister and Tornado automatic blasting machines (metrical wheel speeds up to 9,000 rpm), painting and spray booths, Ventherm 3D self-programming painting robots, paint shop control systems, air handling units with up to 85% heat recovery, and consumable blasting abrasives.

The company monetizes through three revenue streams: (1) project-based hardware sales and installation of blasting/painting equipment to industrial customers, (2) ongoing sales of blasting consumable materials (steel grit, steel shot, stainless steel abrasives, mineral abrasives, fine ballotini) sourced from exclusive manufacturing partners, and (3) equipment rental and e-commerce sales via the vseprotryskani.cz storefront targeting smaller customers. The go-to-market combines a consultative direct enterprise sales motion (with dedicated contacts for blasting materials, technology/abrasives, orders, and invoicing) with a self-service e-commerce and rental channel. Customer base spans heavy industry and manufacturing verticals — rail vehicle production (Alstom), steel construction, foundry/casting, food industry stainless steel fabrication (LIKO-S), and general industrial workshops — with 80+ documented reference installations across Czech Republic, Slovakia, and the Netherlands since 2012. With 1-10 employees, PKIT operates as a focused specialist distribution and integration business rather than a scaled manufacturer.

Name

PKIT Praha

Legal name

PKIT Praha s.r.o.

Website

https://pkit.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PKIT Praha s.r.o. is a Czech-based exclusive representative, distributor, and systems integrator of industrial blasting and painting equipment for Central Europe, holding multi-vendor exclusivities (Blastman, BMF, Ventherm) and serving heavy industry customers across rail, steel, and manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Surface Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Surface Treatment & Finishing Equipment (Coating, Plating, Deburring, Shot Blasting) (IMAHADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Surface Preparation Equipment (Shot Blasting, Scarifiers, Grinders) (IMAHALAL)

Keywords

• Industrial blasting equipment
• Surface treatment systems
• Robotic painting solutions
• Blasting abrasives supply
• Custom blasting cabins

Headquarters

HQ city

Svetice

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Blasting and Painting Equipment Sales and Installation: PKIT sells, installs, and commissions industrial blasting cabins, blasting robots, automatic blasters, painting/spraying booths, and related equipment. Revenue is generated through project-based equipment sales and installation contracts to industrial customers.
2. Blasting Materials (Abrasives): PKIT sells blasting abrasive materials including steel grit, steel shot, stainless steel grit (Chronital, Grittal by VULKAN INOX), mineral abrasives, and fine ballotini, sourced from exclusive manufacturing partners.
3. Equipment Rental: PKIT operates a rental service (půjčovna) for blasting and painting equipment, providing recurring rental revenue from customers needing temporary or occasional access to equipment.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PKIT Praha s.r.o. supplies, installs, and integrates industrial surface treatment equipment — including custom-built blasting cabins, blasting robots, automated blasting machines, painting/spray booths, air handling units, and abrasive blasting materials. The company acts as the exclusive representative in the Czech and Slovak markets for several international manufacturers (Blastman Robotics, BMF GmbH, Ventherm A/S, VULKAN INOX, Holland Mineraal, IBIX, VertiDrive, Sinto Brasil), providing turnkey solutions for heavy industry surface preparation and coating.

Product overview

PKIT Praha offers a comprehensive industrial surface treatment portfolio centered on shot blasting and painting equipment. The core offerings include custom-built blasting cabins and portable blasting containers (standalone products), complemented by Blastman Robotics for automated blasting operations including cabin, compact, bridge, wall-mounted, and floor robot variants. The BMF Twister/Tornado automated blasting systems handle small-to-medium series. Painting solutions encompass spray booths and drying cabins, supported by Ventherm robotic painting with 3D scanning capabilities, intelligent control systems, and air handling units. The ecosystem is completed by work platforms and blasting consumables/materials. As an exclusive representative of major manufacturers (Blastman Robotics, BMF, Ventherm, Holland Mineraal, IBIX, VULKAN INOX, Sinto Brasil, VertiDrive), PKIT serves as both equipment supplier and system integrator.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pískovací kabina (Blasting Cabin) Custom-built enclosed blasting workspace equipped with filtration systems, abrasive collection, recycling, and optional robotic integration, sized from 2x2x2.5m to 30x8x8m. Designed for industrial surface treatment of large products.
• Pískovací kontejner (Blasting Container) Portable blasting solution based on standard maritime containers with filtration technology, abrasive recycling, and pressure blasting vessel, available in 10", 20", and 40" sizes for flexible production layouts.
• Pískovací pracovní plošiny (Blasting Work Platforms) Blastman-designed work platforms for blasting large products such as wagons, truck frames, containers, and large weldments, featuring vertical and horizontal movement with 360-degree rotation and load capacity up to 250kg.
• Kabinový pískovací robot (Cabin Blasting Robot) Blastman cabin blasting robot operated from a control cabin with 7–8 axes of movement, controllable manually or programmed for automatic series blasting. Available variants: B20CX, B20S-C, B16CX.
• Kompaktní robot (Compact Robot) Blastman B5S 5-axis compact robot suitable for both small and large products, positionable on floor or ceiling, ideal for existing blasting boxes with limited workspace.
• Mostový pískovací robot (Bridge Blasting Robot)
• Nástěnný pískovací robot (Wall-Mounted Blasting Robot) Blastman B16S wall-mounted robot with frame moving along rails, typically 7 axes with vertical arm movement; two units can be installed facing each other for increased efficiency.
• Podlahový robot (Floor Robot) Blastman B16XS 7-axis floor robot with slim frame for improved mobility in smaller workspaces, traveling on rail along the longer side of the cabin, with optional rotary system and additional accessories.
• BMF Pískovačka (BMF Blasting Machine) Patented automatic blasting device from BMF GmbH with Twister and Tornado models for small-to-large series production, featuring metrical wheel speeds up to 9,000 rpm and integration into fully automated production lines.
• Lakovací a stříkací kabiny (Painting and Spray Booths) Enclosed workspaces for applying coatings, paints, or lacquers, available in automatic, manual, stationary, and mobile variants for high-quality surface finishing with minimal waste.
• Stříkací sušící kabina (Spray Drying Booth) Booth constructed from non-combustible materials meeting EN 16985/EN 1539 standards, with vertical air flow at 0.3 m/s, ATEX Zone 2 classification, available in single, double, wall-exhaust, outdoor, and custom configurations.
• Robotické lakování (Robotic Painting) Ventherm A/S self-programming 3D robotic painting systems for heavy industry with automatic scanning and CAD-based path planning, including programmer, controller software, and video documentation for quality assurance.
• Řídící systém lakovny (Paint Shop Control System) Ventherm intelligent control system with built-in Siemens or Omron PLC, featuring remote access, smartphone monitoring and control, pressure regulation, and data recording for paint shop operations.
• Vzduchotechnikové jednotky (Air Handling Units) Ventherm air handling units for spray/drying booths with aluminum profiles and galvanized steel construction, including heat recovery, ABB motors, frequency converters, pressure regulation, and up to 85% heat recycling.
• Tryskací materiály (Blasting Materials / Abrasives) Range of blasting abrasives including steel grit from Sinto Brasil, stainless steel blasting materials Chronital and Grittal from VULKAN INOX, mineral abrasives, and fine ballotini for delicate surfaces.
• Půjčovna (Equipment Rental Service) Rental service for blasting and painting equipment enabling customers to access equipment temporarily or occasionally without purchasing it outright.

Quantifiable outcome

• Blastman robots achieve multi-fold higher efficiency than any manual blasting system
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Blastman Robotics Ltd.coreTechnology or IntegrationPKIT is the exclusive representative of Blastman Robotics for Czech, Slovak, and Hungarian markets. Blastman is the only true blasting robot manufacturer globally (since 1980), producing gantry, wall-mounted, floor, cabin, and compact robots with 4–8 axes for automated blasting of large and complex parts.
• BMF GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationPKIT is the exclusive representative of BMF GmbH (founded 2007) for Czech and Slovak markets. BMF manufactures patented Twister and Tornado automatic blasting machines for small and medium series products, with over 80 units produced. The Twister prototype was developed in 2012; Tornado (enlarged model) launched in 2016.
• Ventherm A/ScoreTechnology or IntegrationPKIT is the exclusive representative of Danish manufacturer Ventherm A/S (founded 1983, based in Broby, Denmark) for painting and spraying booths. Ventherm provides air handling units, spray/drying booths, 3D self-programming painting robots, and paint shop control systems for heavy industry worldwide.
• VULKAN INOX GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationPKIT has been the exclusive representative of VULKAN INOX GmbH for Czech and Slovak markets since 2015 (partnership since 2012). VULKAN INOX manufactures stainless steel blasting materials under the Chronital and Grittal brands, certified to ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 with in-house quality laboratory.
• Holland Mineraal bvcoreTechnology or IntegrationPKIT is the exclusive representative of Holland Mineraal bv (founded 1976) for Czech and Slovak markets. Holland Mineraal supplies complete manual blasting boxes and halls with recycling technology and filtration equipment, pressure blasting vessels, suction blasting cabinets, dust-free blasting devices, and accessories.
• IBIX SRLcoreTechnology or IntegrationPKIT is the exclusive representative of IBIX SRL (founded 2000 by the Giovannini sisters) for Czech and Slovak markets. IBIX produces high-quality blasting equipment including the IBIX line, known for customer-oriented solutions, reliability, and solid reputation.
• Sinto Brasil Produtos LimitadacoreTechnology or IntegrationPKIT holds exclusive representation of Sinto Brasil (part of Japanese Sinto Group, founded 1934) for steel grits and shots. Sinto Brasil operates SAE J444-compliant certified manufacturing lines in São Paulo and Atibaia, Brazil.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sinto Group (parent of Sinto Brasil): Japanese industrial group that owns Sinto Brasil — a PKIT principal — and manufactures shot blasting, molding, and surface treatment equipment globally. A dual relationship: technology supplier via Sinto Brasil abrasives and a competitor for full blasting system sales in Europe.
• Eisenmann: German industrial plant engineer with surface treatment and paint shop offerings. Comparable to PKIT's painting booth and air handling business for heavy industry customers in Central Europe.
• Dürr AG: Global leader in paint shops and surface finishing technology for automotive and industrial customers. Comparable on the painting/spray booth and air handling side of PKIT's portfolio through Ventherm.
• Wheelabrator Group: Global incumbent in shot blasting and surface preparation equipment, serving foundry, forging, steel, and rail industries. Comparable product portfolio (blasting cabinets, robots, consumables) and overlapping end markets, particularly relevant for PKIT's Alstom-type rail vehicle applications.

Others

• KUKA AG: Global industrial robot manufacturer whose painting robots compete with Ventherm for heavy-industry paint applications. Less direct as a systems integrator than PKIT but a relevant competitive reference for the robotic painting side of PKIT's offering.

Direct peers

• Rosler Oberflächentechnik: German-headquartered global leader in surface finishing, mass finishing, and shot blasting equipment. Directly comparable to PKIT in offering blasting cabins, robotic solutions, and consumables to industrial customers across Europe, though at much larger scale.
• Pangborn Group: US/European manufacturer of shot blasting and surface preparation equipment with strong rail, aerospace, and automotive references. Directly comparable on blasting cabins, robotic systems, and abrasive consumables, with broader global reach than PKIT.
• Gietart: Dutch manufacturer of shot blasting equipment and surface treatment machinery. Highly comparable given PKIT's own NL project history; competes for the same Dutch and German industrial customers on blasting cabinets and automation.
• OMSG (Officina Meccanica Seveso): Italian manufacturer of shot blasting and sandblasting machines, painting systems, and material handling for foundries and forge shops. Directly comparable product portfolio and customer verticals (foundries, castings, large fabrications).
• Agtos Gesellschaft für technische Oberflächensysteme: German manufacturer of shot blasting machines, roller conveyors, and surface treatment systems for foundries and forging shops. Directly comparable product range and serves the same European foundry/casting customers as PKIT.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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