Tecalemit

What Tecalemit does

Tecalemit is a privately owned Australian designer and manufacturer of lubrication equipment, fluid transfer systems, fluid measurement devices, and workshop equipment, headquartered in Cavan (Adelaide), South Australia. The company has been operating continuously since 1940 and states it is one of Australia's most trusted brands in the equipment segment. Its product portfolio spans eight categories: oil equipment, grease equipment, fuel and AdBlue equipment, vehicle hoists and garage equipment, waste oil and bunding equipment, air/water/chemical equipment, centralised lubrication systems, and bespoke fluid storage and distribution solutions. Manufacturing of core products, including centralised lubrication systems and custom items such as tanks, lube skids, bunded containers, and service vehicles, is performed at the Adelaide facility, while key pump and workshop equipment lines are sourced from Italian partners RAASM and PIUSI.

The company serves automotive workshops, industrial and manufacturing facilities, mining operations, agricultural businesses, and transport operators across Australia, with named enterprise customers including Caterpillar Underground, BHP, Rio Tinto, Sandvik, and Thyssenkrupp. Go-to-market is sales-led through a national field sales team with regional representatives covering every Australian state and territory, supplemented by distributor partnerships, an e-commerce website with request-a-quote functionality, and a content marketing program (TEC TIPS blog and Secret Sales email offers). Pricing is quote-based B2B with net 30 day terms to approved credit customers, a $550+GST free-into-store threshold for metro accounts, and warranty terms of one year standard, two years for PIUSI products, and five years for RAASM products. The company also offers a turnkey Workshop Design service and works with consulting engineers, architects, and regulatory authorities on bespoke fluid distribution installations.

Name

Tecalemit

Legal name

Tecalemit Pty Limited

Website

https://tecalemit.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tecalemit is a privately owned Australian manufacturer, founded in 1940, designing and producing lubrication equipment, fluid transfer and measurement systems, vehicle hoists, and bespoke workshop solutions from its Adelaide facility for automotive, industrial, mining, agriculture, and transport customers across Australia and selected global markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lubrication Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Lubricants, Fluids & Chemical Products Distribution (Oils, Coolants, AdBlue/DEF, Cleaners) (TLAKAOAL)

Keywords

• Lubrication equipment
• Fluid transfer systems
• Vehicle hoists
• Workshop equipment
• Centralised lubrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Adelaide

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment and Hardware Sales: Tecalemit generates revenue primarily through the sale of lubrication equipment, fluid transfer equipment, fluid measurement (meters), workshop equipment including vehicle hoists, hose reels, pumps, and dispensing accessories. Products are sold directly to workshops, industrial facilities, mining operations, and automotive businesses across Australia. Pricing is quote-based for most products.
2. Workshop Design & Fit-out Services: Tecalemit offers comprehensive workshop design and fit-out services, designing complete solutions tailored to workshop needs including lubrication equipment, greasing, oil dispensing, waste oil extraction, storage, tank systems, pipework, hose reels, and vehicle hoists. These custom solutions are designed to meet Australian Design Standards.
3. Bespoke / Custom Manufacturing: Custom fabrication of products within Australia including custom tanks (bulk oil storage, bench-top tanks, double skin tanks), bunded containers, lube skids, service vehicles, and bespoke fluid distribution solutions. Available in standard or dangerous goods compliant configurations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tecalemit designs and manufactures lubrication equipment, fluid transfer, fluid measurement, and workshop equipment at its Adelaide facility. Its product portfolio spans oil, grease, fuel and AdBlue handling equipment, vehicle hoists, hose reels, centralised lubrication systems, and bespoke tank and distribution solutions. The company sells these products alongside partner-branded RAASM and PIUSI equipment to workshops, industrial facilities, mining operators, and transport businesses across Australia and globally.

Product overview

Tecalemit is a privately owned Australian company established in 1940 that designs and manufactures lubrication equipment, fluid transfer, fluid measurement, and workshop equipment. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio organized into eight main categories: Oil Equipment (air operated pumps, double action pumps, electric pumps, oil guns, oil meters, hand pumps, hose reels, dispensing kits, IBC dispensing kits, oil bars, bund alarms, drum handling, and dispensing accessories), Grease Equipment (air operated grease pumps, grease pump kits, hose reels, grease guns, grease nipples, and accessories), Fuel & AdBlue Equipment (pumps, transfer kits, dispensing solutions, fuel meters, mini bowser's, and transport tanks), Hoists & Garage Equipment (two and four post hoists, scissor lifts, jacking beams in Black Series and Gold Series), Waste Oil & Bunding Equipment, Air/Water & Chemical Equipment (compressors, pumps, hose reels), Centralised Lubrication systems, and Bespoke Solutions (custom tanks, bunded containers, lube skids, service vehicles). The company also provides Workshop Design services and publishes TEC TIPS educational content. Tecalemit partners with RAASM (Italian pumps and hose reels, 5-year warranty) and PIUSI (fuel equipment, 2-year warranty). Products are used by major companies including Caterpillar Underground, BHP, Rio Tinto, Sandvik, and Thyssenkrupp worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oil Equipment Complete range of oil handling equipment including air operated pumps, double action pumps, electric pumps, oil guns, oil meters, hand pumps, hose reels, dispensing kits, IBC dispensing kits, oil bars, bund alarms and gauges, drum handling equipment, and dispensing accessories for workshops and industrial users.
• Grease Equipment Comprehensive grease equipment range including air operated grease pumps, grease pump kits, hose reels, grease guns, grease nipples, and accessories for workshop and field use.
• Fuel & AdBlue Equipment Fluid dispensing, metering and storage solutions for fuel handling including pumps, transfer kits, dispensing solutions, in-line fuel meters, mini bowsers, and transport tanks for diesel and AdBlue, sold to transport operators and industrial users.
• Hoists & Garage Equipment Safety-critical vehicle hoists including two and four post hoists, scissor lifts and jacking beams ranging from three to five tonnes, available in Black Series and Gold Series line-ups, plus spare parts for all vehicle hoists. Products meet Australian Design Standards and OH&S legislation.
• Waste Oil & Bunding Equipment

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, key customer and supporting.

• RAASMcoreTechnology or IntegrationRAASM is a key technology partner supplying high-quality pumps and workshop equipment. RAASM 5:1 pumps have been an industry favourite for over 20 years. Tecalemit partners RAASM products with its own manufactured lubrication equipment. Products include double action pumps, hose reels, oil bars, dispensing kits, and water dispensing guns.
• PIUSIcoreTechnology or IntegrationPIUSI is an Italian manufacturer whose products are distributed by Tecalemit. PIUSI products carry a 2-year warranty (longer than Tecalemit's standard 1-year warranty). Products include Piusi hose reels and Piusi compressors.
• Caterpillar Undergroundkey customerOthersCaterpillar Underground is a major customer using Tecalemit industrial lubrication solutions. Listed as a key customer alongside BHP and Rio Tinto.
• BHPkey customerOthersBHP is a major enterprise customer using Tecalemit industrial lubrication solutions. Listed as a key customer alongside Caterpillar Underground and Rio Tinto.
• Rio Tintokey customerOthersRio Tinto is a major enterprise customer using Tecalemit industrial lubrication solutions. Listed as a key customer alongside Caterpillar Underground and BHP.
• Sandvikkey customerOthersSandvik is a key customer of Tecalemit's industrial lubrication solutions.
• Thyssenkruppkey customerOthersThyssenkrupp is a key customer of Tecalemit's industrial lubrication solutions globally.
• Consulting Engineers, Architects and Regulatory AuthoritiessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTecalemit works directly with consulting engineers, architects and regulatory authorities to deliver turnkey workshop solutions, particularly for bespoke fluid distribution systems and custom tank installations.
• AirmacsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAirmac T55 compressor packages are offered as part of Tecalemit's air, water and chemical equipment range. The Airmac T55 is recommended for premium industrial compressed air systems up to 1.75 m³/min.
• PumasupportingTechnology or IntegrationPuma P55 compressor packages are offered as part of Tecalemit's air, water and chemical equipment range. The Puma P55 is a popular choice for industrial applications with compressed air demand up to 1.52 m³/min.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Broad incumbents

• Graco Inc. US-listed global leader in fluid handling equipment, including lubrication pumps, hose reels, and dispensing systems. Highly comparable to Tecalemit's lubrication and fluid transfer portfolio but operating at vastly greater scale and breadth across multiple end markets.

Direct peers

• DropsA: Italian manufacturer of centralised lubrication systems, pumps, and grease/oil dispensing equipment. Comparable to Tecalemit's lubrication and bespoke fluid distribution offerings for industrial and mining customers.
• PIUSI S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of fluid handling, fuel transfer, and AdBlue/DEF dispensing equipment. Directly comparable to Tecalemit's Fuel & AdBlue range; like RAASM, PIUSI is both a partner and a potential competitor in Australia.
• RAASM S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of lubrication pumps, hose reels, and workshop equipment. Directly comparable to Tecalemit's RAASM-branded product lines and a current supplier/partner relationship that also creates competitive overlap in Australia.
• Groeneveld-BEKA: Specialist in automatic lubrication systems and grease nipples for trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment. Highly comparable to Tecalemit's centralised lubrication and grease product lines serving mining and transport fleets.
• Husky Corporation: Manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, fuel transfer pumps, and dispensing nozzles. Comparable to Tecalemit's Fuel & AdBlue dispensing products and broader fluid transfer portfolio.
• Lincoln Industrial (SKF): Manufacturer of lubrication equipment, grease guns, pumps, and automated lubrication systems as part of SKF. Closely matches Tecalemit's grease equipment, hand pumps, and centralised lubrication offerings.
• SAMES KREMLIN: Manufacturer of fluid handling, dispensing, and lubrication equipment including pumps and workshop solutions. Comparable to Tecalemit's fluid transfer and workshop equipment range across industrial end-markets.
• Alemite (Stearns): Manufacturer of grease guns, lubrication pumps, hose reels, and fluid handling systems. Closely matches Tecalemit's grease and oil equipment categories with similar end-markets in workshops, fleets, and industry.
• Vogel (SKF): Manufacturer of centralised and automatic lubrication systems within SKF. Directly comparable to Tecalemit's Centralised Lubrication product line for industrial and heavy-equipment customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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