What N-TEC-BERLIN does

N-TEC Berlin is a privately held German engineering services firm (sole proprietorship under owner Andreas Neubauer) headquartered in Berlin that designs, builds, and integrates custom technical solutions for digital printing and adjacent environments. Its offerings span custom hardware systems (de-stacking systems, vacuum and standard conveyor belts, large stack feeders, job separation systems, positioning tables, stack and envelope turning modules, and roll/stack transport accessories), CAD-based facility and infrastructure planning using AutoCAD, Google SketchUp, AutoCAD Inventor, and ViaCAD Pro, mechanical manufacturing of custom and replacement parts for discontinued equipment, and a refurbished second-hand machines line reselling overhauled Lasermax and BÖWE pre-post equipment. Process automation is implemented on Siemens S7 PLC controllers with process visualization, and the company builds interface multiplexers to interconnect equipment from different hardware vendors.

The customer base spans four verticals: the printing industry (primary), postal services, lettershop operations, and data center services, all served primarily in the DACH region. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of custom solutions and refurbished machines, plus professional services for CAD planning and mechanical manufacturing, with all pricing determined per quote via direct phone or email contact and no public price list. The go-to-market is sales-led direct: customers initiate contact through the company website, phone (0171/4775148), or email ([email protected]), with no e-commerce, self-serve, or third-party distribution channels in evidence. The competitive positioning rests on niche expertise with legacy printing/postal equipment brands, in-house machine overhauling with on-site inspection at the Berlin workshop, and the ability to manufacture spare parts for machines no longer in production.

The firm is small (11-50 employees) with no disclosed external investors, no funding rounds, no acquisitions, and no parent company; founder Andreas Neubauer serves as Inhaber / Geschäftsleitung and primary point of contact. Product portfolio expansion and vertical diversification beyond core printing into postal, lettershop, and data center services appear to be the principal strategic activities, executed organically through direct customer relationships rather than via capital deployment or partnership channels.

Name

N-TEC-BERLIN

Legal name

N-TEC-BERLIN

Website

https://n-tec-berlin.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

N-TEC Berlin is a privately held Berlin-based engineering firm that designs and builds custom automation hardware, CAD facility plans, and refurbished machines for the digital printing, postal, lettershop, and data center industries in the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Equipment

NAICS

All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser) (IMALAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Production & High-Volume Printing Systems (HDACAEAJ)

Keywords

• Print automation equipment
• Conveyor belt systems
• Mechanical manufacturing services
• CAD facility planning
• Refurbished printing machines

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Technical Solutions and Equipment: Plans and builds custom technical solutions for digital printing environments, including new equipment and systems for print automation and post-processing.
2. Used/Reconditioned Machines: Sales of overhauled machines from pre-post area including unwinders, rewinders, job separators, sheet cutters, and folders. Machines are inspected, repaired, repainted, and tested before sale.
3. Consulting and Engineering Services: CAD-based facility planning, infrastructure plans, and technical consulting services for data center, postal, lettershop, and printing operations.
4. Mechanical Manufacturing/Spare Parts: Custom manufacturing of individual parts and spare parts based on technical documentation or sample pieces.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

N-TEC Berlin plans and builds custom technical solutions, used/reconditioned machines, and consulting services for digital printing, postal, lettershop, and data center operations. The company manufactures custom hardware systems including de-stacking equipment, conveyor belts, vacuum belts, job separation systems, positioning tables, and stack turning modules, along with CAD-based facility planning and mechanical manufacturing of spare parts. They also sell overhauled second-hand machines from manufacturers such as Lasermax and BÖWE.

Product overview

N-TEC Berlin is a provider of technical special solutions for digital printing environments. Their product portfolio consists of custom-built hardware systems including stacking/de-stacking equipment (Abstaplersystem), conveyor belt systems (Förderbänder), vacuum conveyor belts (Vakuumband), large stack feeders (Großstapelabzugsgerät), job separation systems (Jobtrennsystem), positioning tables (Positioniertisch), stack turning modules (Stapeldrehmodul), envelope turning modules (Kuvert Drehmodul), and various transport equipment. They also offer CAD planning services and mechanical manufacturing for custom parts. Their systems are built on aluminum structural profiles compatible across the N-TEC machine range, with process automation using Siemens SPS controls (S7).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Abstaplersystem (De-stacking System) Custom-built stacking/de-stacking system with process-controlled lowering table and specific feeding systems for printing and postal operations. Capable of handling loose form sheets, bundled sheets, books, or cartons, with applications including large-format pallet stacking, narrow sheet stacking in 6-up format, and banded sheet stacking via robotic arm.
• Förderbänder (Conveyor Belts) Custom-configured conveyor belt systems including transport bands, shingle bands, and discharge bands for material transport and edge trim disposal. Built on aluminum structural profiles compatible with N-TEC machines, featuring infinitely adjustable transport speed and product tracking via sensors.
• Großstapelabzugsgerät (Large Stack Feeder) Large stack feeder with paper end detection and interface for subsequent processing machines, used in printing operations. Includes standard glue device for edge-precise paper web joining.
• Jobtrennsystem (Job Separation System) Job separation system with stack discharge and discharge belt for lettershop and document processing operations. Features jogger alignment, 1.5-meter transport belt, and job separation via coding or counter-based methods with process visualization on text display.
• Kuvert Drehmodul (Envelope Turning Module) Module for rotating envelopes in running direction with variable compartments for continuous adaptation in mail processing operations. Optional camera reading (top or bottom) and optional vacuum belt output for labelers or labeling systems.
• Papierrollenwagen (Paper Roll Trolley) Ergonomic, maneuverable, and robust transport wagon for paper rolls up to 1300mm diameter used in printing operations. Features powder-coated frame in signal yellow with black-painted steel tube handle and locking casters with rotation protection.
• Positioniertisch (Positioning Table) Positioning table for conveyor systems requiring exact alignment with compact design, automatic product length recognition, and applications for machine reading, labeling, marking, and packaging in automation operations.
• Rollentransportpalette (Roll Transport Pallet) Paper roll transport pallet suitable for rolls up to 1300mm diameter and 510mm web width, used in printing operations. Supports front and rear access for loading/unloading to unwind and rewind modules.
• Stapeldrehmodul (Stack Turning Module) Stack turning module for rotating bundled or loose sheet stacks, packages, and other cuboid products by 90 degrees in material flow direction for printing and postal operations. Available in two variants: with and without single-cycle belt.
• Stapeltransportwagen (Stack Transport Wagon) Stack transport wagon (Stackrack) for handling large stacks from fold modules in printing operations. Enables easy movement of stacks up to 1.3 meters high, available in Stack 1 (single stack) and Stack 4 (four simultaneous stacks) configurations.
• Vakuumband (Vacuum Conveyor Belt) Vacuum conveyor belt with split design for precise trigger sensor placement. Features servo motor drive with encoder-based speed control, speeds from 10 to 100+ m/min, 510mm usable belt width and 1000mm length for print and postal automation.
• CAD Design Service CAD design service using AutoCAD, Google SketchUp, AutoCAD Inventor, and ViaCAD Pro for printing, postal, lettershop, and data center facility planning. Creates complete room plans, 3D drawings for visualization, and integrates systems into spatial layouts.
• Mechanische Fertigung (Mechanical Manufacturing) Mechanical manufacturing service for custom parts and replacement parts production based on technical documentation or sample pieces, used to maintain discontinued equipment from manufacturers such as Lasermax and BÖWE.
• Second Hand / Gebrauchtgeräte (Refurbished Used Machines) Refurbished second-hand machines including Lasermax unwinder/rewinder modules (UW50CD, UW52CD, RW102CD), fold modules (FL90CD), job separators (JS122CD), BÖWE sheet cutters (310S), and separators. All machines are inspected, repaired, repainted, and tested before sale in-house at the Berlin workshop.

Quantifiable outcome

• Machines can be inspected on-site at company workshop

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Bograma: Swiss manufacturer of cutting and stacking equipment for the printing industry. Directly comparable to N-TEC's sheet cutting and stacking systems, serving the same Swiss and German commercial printing customers.
• Müller Martini: Swiss manufacturer of print finishing and binding equipment for commercial printers, mailrooms, and post-press operations. Directly comparable to N-TEC because both serve the same printing/post-processing customers with automation systems for stacking, conveying, and finishing — though Müller Martini is much larger and focuses on standardized production lines.
• Duplo International: UK/Japan-based manufacturer of print finishing equipment including collating, binding, and cutting systems. Comparable to N-TEC because both serve commercial and in-house printing operations with finishing/post-processing automation.
• Plockmatic: Swedish manufacturer of print finishing equipment including folding, stitching, and binding systems. Comparable to N-TEC's post-press automation focus, serving commercial printing operations globally with complementary finishing technology.
• Kugler-Womako: German manufacturer specializing in print finishing machinery, particularly sheet processing, gathering, and binding equipment. Comparable to N-TEC because both serve German commercial printers with specialized post-press automation.
• BÖWE Systec: German manufacturer of document and mail processing equipment including inserting, sorting, and matching systems. Highly comparable to N-TEC: same German geography, same postal/lettershop customers, and N-TEC actually refurbishes used BÖWE machines (e.g., BÖWE 310S sheet cutters), evidencing direct market overlap.
• Winkler+Dünnebier (W+D): German manufacturer of mail, envelope, and document processing equipment. Directly comparable to N-TEC's lettershop and postal service customer segments, with overlapping offerings in envelope handling and document processing automation.
• MBO Maschinenbau Oppenweiler: German manufacturer of folding machines and post-press equipment for commercial printers. Comparable to N-TEC because both supply the same German print finishing market with automation that handles sheet flow — the same workflow N-TEC's conveyor and stack turning modules address.
• Hunkeler: Swiss manufacturer of paper processing and print finishing equipment including unwinders, rewinders, cutters, and stackers. Directly comparable product overlap with N-TEC's Vakuumband, Abstaplersystem, and Großstapelabzugsgerät, serving the same digital printing and postal customers.
• Ferag: Swiss manufacturer of post-press conveying, stacking, and processing systems for the printing and mail industry. Highly comparable to N-TEC's conveyor and stacking product family (Förderbäder, Vakuumband, Abstaplersystem), serving identical end customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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