Tecnimel

What Tecnimel does

Tecnimel Hostelería S.L.U. (trading as Tecnimel) is a Spanish privately held company founded in 1990 that imports, sells, installs, and maintains professional hospitality and food-service machinery across Spain. The company is the exclusive Spanish distributor for six international manufacturers: Melitta, Nuova Simonelli, VBM, and Animo on the coffee side; Fri-jado on rotisserie ovens and hot/cold display cases; and Irinox on blast chillers and food conservators. It serves the HORECA sector (hotels, restaurants, cafes) and food-retail customers through a Madrid headquarters (Leganés), a Barcelona regional delegation (Cornellà de Llobregat), a Las Palmas de Gran Canaria office for the Canary Islands, and a nationwide authorized service network of 26 technical support points covering mainland Spain plus the Canary and Balearic Islands.

The product portfolio covers four professional equipment categories. Coffee machines include Melitta's Cafina XT/CT/CUP and 600 series, Nuova Simonelli's Appia and Aurelia lines, Animo's OptiMe, OptiBean X (with ceramic disc grinders rated at more than 200,000 cups, A+ energy rating, and telemetry readiness), OptiVend, and Combi-Line machines, and VBM's Lollo, Réplica, Tecnique, and Domobar models. Rotisserie ovens and display cases from Fri-jado use the patented Hot Blanket air-curtain technology, marketed as 30% more energy-efficient than competing systems and able to maintain food at 65°C with a stated minimum 4-hour 'as freshly made' freshness window. Blast chillers from Irinox include IoT-enabled remote interaction, MultiSensor probes (3- or 5-point temperature measurement), and HACCP protocol support. Melitta's COMBI Smart Oven line adds combi-steam and pass-through self-cleaning models launched at HIP 2023.

Tecnimel operates a direct-sales model complemented by relationship-based selling through a Madrid showroom, trade-show presence (notably HIP — Hospitality Innovation Platform), and a content-led website. Revenue is generated through three streams: one-off equipment sales (hardware), professional installation and commissioning services, and recurring after-sales maintenance and technical support delivered through the 26-point service network. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held under Spanish Sociedad Limitada Unipersonal form (CIF/NIF B80398449), founded in 1990, with 11-50 employees and no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, or external institutional investors; it has received minor Spanish Plan Recuperación subsidies (€10,311.84 aid against a €32,411.46 qualifying investment) consistent with SME-scale operations.

Name

Tecnimel

Legal name

Tecnimel Hostelería S.L.U.

Website

https://tecnimel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tecnimel Hostelería S.L.U. is a 30-year-old Spanish B2B distributor that imports, sells, installs, and services professional coffee machines, rotisserie ovens, display cases, and blast chillers for the HORECA and food-retail sectors, representing brands such as Melitta, Fri-jado, Irinox, Nuova Simonelli, VBM, and Animo.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Leganés

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of professional hospitality machinery including coffee machines, ovens, display cases, and blast chillers. Products are sourced from international manufacturers and sold to HORECA businesses.
2. Technical Installation Services: Installation services for professional machinery, including setup and commissioning from installation to startup.
3. After-Sales Maintenance: Post-sale service and maintenance through a network of 26 technical service points covering all national territory including Canary and Balearic Islands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tecnimel imports, distributes, installs, and maintains professional hospitality machinery — coffee machines, rotisserie ovens, hot and cold display cases, and blast chillers — for the HORECA and food retail sectors across Spain. The company acts as the exclusive Spanish distributor for international brands including Melitta, Nuova Simonelli, Animo, VBM, Fri-jado, and Irinox, and supports its portfolio with a national technical service network of 26 service points covering mainland Spain, the Canary Islands, and the Balearic Islands.

Product overview

Tecnimel is a leading Spanish distributor of professional hospitality and food service machinery. The company offers four main product categories: (1) Coffee Machines from Melitta (Cafina XT4-8, CT8, CUP, CUP III, 600, 170, XT180), Nuova Simonelli (Appia, Aurelia, Aurelia T3), Animo (OptiMe, OptiMe X Black/White, OptiBean X, OptiVend TS-NG/TL-NG/Touch, Combi-Line), and VBM (Lollo, Réplica 2B/HX, Tecnique R/TS, Domobar); (2) Rotisserie Ovens from Fri-jado (TDR-5/8 in Manual, Programable, and AutoClean variants, plus TDR-5 with MultiDeck and Ventless Hood); (3) Display Cases from Fri-jado (MultiDeck Display Hot, MultiDeck Essential 5, MultiDeck Curved, Hot Deli Counters, Multi CC Hot/Cold with Drop-In versions); and (4) Blast Chillers from Irinox (EasyFresh Next, MultiFresh MyA, CP Multi, CP Next One/Multi, N-ICE). Tecnimel also provides technical service with a network of 26 service centers across Spain including Canary and Balearic Islands, and operates showrooms in Madrid, Barcelona, and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Coffee Machines Professional coffee machines for the HORECA sector including espresso machines (Nuova Simonelli Appia, Aurelia, Aurelia T3; VBM Lollo, Réplica, Tecnique), filter coffee machines (Melitta Cafina XT4–XT8, CT8, 600 series, 170, XT180 with Variable Pressure System), and instant coffee machines (Animo OptiMe, OptiBean X, OptiVend, Combi-Line). Distributed to hotels, restaurants, cafes, offices, schools, and care facilities in Spain.
• Rotisserie Ovens Fri-jado rotisserie ovens sold in Manual, Programable, and AutoClean variants in TDR-5 and TDR-8 sizes, with rotor capacity up to 40 chickens per batch. Features include AutoClean automatic overnight cleaning, Cooking Correction Technology, optional ventless hood for installation without central extraction, and a space-saving combination with MultiDeck heated display for grab-and-go operations. Targets hospitality and food retail operators.
• Display Cases Hot and cold display cases from Fri-jado for food retail and hospitality, including MultiDeck Display Hot (3-5 levels), MultiDeck Essential 5, MultiDeck Display Hot Curved, Hot Deli Counters (square and curved, optional 4-step humidification), and Multi CC Convenience Counters in Hot and Cold versions including Drop-In variants. Hot Blanket air curtain technology preserves product freshness and reduces energy consumption; cold variants maintain -1°C to 5°C with 3M0/3M1 classification.
• Blast Chillers and Food Preservation Equipment Rapid cooling and food preservation equipment from Irinox including EasyFresh Next quick blast chillers, MultiFresh MyA with 5-speed fan regulation and R452A eco refrigerant, CP Next One and CP Next Multi conservators, and N-ICE systems with patented sanitization and IoT connectivity. Provides HACCP-compliant chilling, hot and cold preservation, and ice functionality for professional kitchens, hotels, and food retail operations.
• Professional Installation Services Turnkey installation and commissioning of professional coffee machines, rotisserie ovens, display cases, and blast chillers across Spain, from initial setup through startup, delivered by Tecnimel's in-house technical team and authorized service partners.
• After-Sales Maintenance Services Ongoing after-sales technical service and maintenance for distributed hospitality equipment, delivered through a nationwide network of 26 technical service points covering mainland Spain plus the Canary and Balearic Islands. Includes preventive maintenance, repairs, and parts supply for Melitta, Nuova Simonelli, Animo, VBM, Fri-jado, and Irinox equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% more energy efficient than competitors with Hot Blanket technology
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MelittacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Melitta professional coffee machines including Cafina XT, CT, CUP, and 600 series. Melitta is a leading German coffee machine manufacturer.
• Nuova SimonellicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Nuova Simonelli professional espresso machines including Appia, Aurelia, and Aurelia T3 series. Italian manufacturer known for high-end professional coffee equipment.
• VBMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of VBM espresso machines including Lollo, Réplica, Tecnique, and Domobar models.
• AnimocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Animo coffee machines including OptiMe, OptiBean X, OptiVend, and Combi-Line series. Dutch manufacturer specializing in filter and instant coffee equipment.
• Fri-jadocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Fri-jado rotisserie ovens and display cases including TDR series (manual, programmable, AutoClean) and MultiDeck display cases. Inventors of the modern rotisserie oven with patented Hot Blanket technology.
• IrinoxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Irinox blast chillers and freezers including EasyFresh Next, MultiFresh MyA, CP Multi, CP One, and N-ICE series. Italian manufacturer with patented sanitization system and IoT technology.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lacor: Spanish professional kitchenware and HORECA equipment supplier headquartered in the Basque Country. Comparable to Tecnimel as a Spanish distributor/manufacturer serving hotels, restaurants, and catering businesses with professional kitchen equipment.
• Bravilor Bonamat: Dutch manufacturer of professional coffee and hot beverage equipment. Directly comparable to several of Tecnimel's coffee machine lines (filter, espresso, instant) and serves the same HORECA channel.
• Repagas: Spanish manufacturer of commercial cooking equipment (ranges, ovens, fryers, griddles). Overlaps with Tecnimel's Fri-jado rotisserie oven distribution and serves the same HORECA customer base in Spain.
• La Spaziale: Italian manufacturer of professional espresso machines. Directly comparable to Tecnimel's Nuova Simonelli and VBM espresso equipment lines and serves the same HORECA barista customer segment.
• Infrico: Spanish commercial refrigeration and foodservice equipment manufacturer headquartered in Córdoba. Comparable to Tecnimel in serving the Spanish HORECA market with refrigeration and food preservation equipment (an overlap with Tecnimel's Irinox blast chiller line).
• Sammic: Spanish manufacturer of professional food service equipment (commercial dishwashers, food preparation, sous-vide). Directly comparable to Tecnimel as a Spain-based HORECA equipment specialist serving the same end customers with overlapping product categories.
• Marco Beverage Systems: Irish manufacturer of professional coffee brewing equipment for the HORECA sector. Comparable to Tecnimel's Melitta, Nuova Simonelli, VBM, and Animo coffee machine portfolio targeting similar foodservice customers.

Broad incumbents

• Middleby Corporation: Global US-listed commercial foodservice equipment manufacturer covering cooking, refrigeration, beverage, and food holding. Operates across multiple HORECA categories where Tecnimel distributes (ovens, chillers, display cases) but at vastly larger scale.
• Franke Coffee Systems: Swiss-based global player in professional coffee systems as part of the broader Franke Group. Overlaps with Tecnimel's coffee machine distribution business at a larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Ali Group: Italian-owned global leader in commercial foodservice equipment encompassing brands like Welbilt, Scotsman, and Hoshizaki. Comparable to Tecnimel as a parent of multiple HORECA equipment brands across cooking, refrigeration, and beverage categories globally.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tecnimel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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