Tillos Group

What Tillos Group does

Tillos Group (legal name: ΤΙΛΛΟΣ ΑΝΩΝΥΜΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ ΚΑΤΑΣΚΕΥΗΣ ΔΟΜΙΚΩΝ ΣΤΟΙΧΕΙΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΜΗΧΑΝΗΜΑΤΩΝ, DBA Tillos S.A.) is a privately held Greek industrial machinery manufacturer headquartered in Aigáleo (Athens), Greece. Founded in 1987 by Dimitrios Tillos — credited as the builder of the first mesh welding machine in Greece — and formally incorporated on July 5, 2006, the company designs, develops, manufactures, supplies, and installs mesh welding machines and rebar processing equipment for construction, fencing/security, industrial mesh, steel grating, and specialized industrial applications. Its core technology is resistance (spot) welding of steel wire and rebar, paired with proprietary cross wire shooting/feeding systems (claimed as 5th-generation and exclusive worldwide) that the company says deliver world-record welding speeds of up to 240 strokes/minute and 0.2 mm precision tolerance. The product portfolio spans twelve-plus branded lines, including ROWEL, DOWEL, BIWEL, SECURIWEL, FEWEL, PREWEL, UNIWEL, SUPERWELD, VARIOWELD, GRADIL, RIBWEL, and the 4F Line, complemented by rebar processing equipment (cage welding, stirrup bending, shearing, straightening/cutting) and a 3D insulated panel production line.

Name

Tillos Group

Legal name

ΤΙΛΛΟΣ ΑΝΩΝΥΜΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ ΚΑΤΑΣΚΕΥΗΣ ΔΟΜΙΚΩΝ ΣΤΟΙΧΕΙΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΜΗΧΑΝΗΜΑΤΩΝ

Website

https://dtillos.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tillos Group is a privately held Greek industrial machinery manufacturer that designs, builds, and installs tailor-made steel wire and rebar mesh welding machines — claimed to be the fastest in the world — for global construction, fencing, industrial mesh, steel grating, and specialized industry customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Welding Machinery

NAICS

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (3335)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

Keywords

• Mesh welding machines
• Rebar processing equipment
• Welded wire mesh
• Industrial welding machinery
• Steel mesh manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Aigáleo

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mesh Welding Machines: Sale of steel wire and rebar mesh welding and forming machinery including various models (Rowel, Dowel, Superweld, Varioweld, Securiwel, Uniwel, Biwel, Gradil) for different applications. Machines are tailor-made to client specifications.
2. Installation and Commissioning Services: Installation, commissioning, and start-up services provided by experienced technicians. Includes operator training and re-training in setup, maintenance, operation and safety.
3. Aftermarket - Spare Parts and Upgrades: Supply of wear parts and spare parts, equipment upgrades for mechanical/electronic/electrical components, add-ons and new features, technological updating of existing equipment, and custom software programs.
4. Post-Warranty Maintenance Plans: Tailor-made plans for post-warranty repairs and assistance, including full maintenance plans and ongoing technical support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tillos Group designs, develops, and manufactures tailor-made steel wire and rebar mesh welding and forming machines, including the world's fastest mesh welding machines (240 strokes/minute). The portfolio spans fence mesh welders, industrial mesh machines, reinforcing mesh production lines, engineered mesh plants, precast welding machines, steel grating production equipment, rebar processing machinery, and aftermarket support, with all equipment customized to client specifications and supported by installation, commissioning, and post-warranty services.

Product overview

Tillos Group designs, develops, and manufactures technologically advanced Steel Wire and Rebar Mesh Welding and Forming Machines. The product portfolio centers on mesh welding machines (the fastest in the world at 240 strokes/min) organized into several product lines: (1) Mesh Welding Machines for Fences (including 2D/3D/4D and 358 security panels), (2) Welding Machines for Industrial Mesh (for fine wire 0.8-7mm), (3) Reinforcing Mesh Welding Lines (construction mesh from 3mm to 20mm rebar), (4) Engineered Mesh Plants (custom variable geometry), (5) Precast Reinforcing Welding Machines (Varioweld), (6) Steel Grating Production Machines (Gradil), and (7) the exclusive 4F Line combining four unique models. Additionally, Rebar Processing Equipment covers automatic cage welding, stirrup bending, shearing, and straightening/cutting machines. Specialized Machinery includes 3D insulated panel production lines. Services include aftermarket support (upgrades, add-ons, spare parts), commissioning/installation, and warranty assistance. The company emphasizes speed as the primary differentiator, with products designed for maximum feasibility and reliability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 4F Line: FAST, FLEXIBLE, FEASIBLE, and FRIENDLY mesh welding machines line representing a significant industry breakthrough with four completely new and unique models.
• DOWEL
• BIWEL
• SECURIWEL
• UNIWEL
• FEWEL
• PREWEL
• Varioweld
• Superweld
• Gradil
• ROWEL
• Ribwel

Products and services

• 4F Line of Mesh Welding Machines A line of four exclusive mesh welding machine models combining Fast, Flexible, Feasible and Friendly operation. Each addresses important unresolved issues in its industry segment, including enhanced Superweld for engineered mesh with openings, fence panel welders with movable electrodes, ultra-high-speed Rowel/Fewel models for industrial mesh, and hybrid off-coil machines reaching approximately 160 strokes/min. Only available from Tillos Group worldwide.
• Mesh Welding Machines for Fences Range of mesh welding machines for producing 2D, 3D, 4D, Euro, twin-wire, 358 anti-climb, and other fence panel types. Includes the UNIWEL, FEWEL, SECURIWEL, and PREWEL models. Some configurations are completely unique and cannot be obtained from any other manufacturer worldwide.
• Welding Machines for Industrial Mesh Machines for industrial welded mesh production using fine wire (0.8-7mm thickness) in rolls and sheets. Includes the ROWEL, UH-BIWEL, and BIWEL models. Tillos Group positions itself as the most specialized manufacturer of such machinery in the world.
• Reinforcing Mesh Welding Lines Steel reinforcement mesh sheet production machines ranging from single welding module to 72-electrode full-size automatic plants. Covers welded construction mesh in rolls from 3mm up to 20mm heavy rebar sheets. Includes DOWEL, DOWEL R, and Ribwel models.
• Engineered Mesh Plants Specially configured mesh production plants with variable spacing, wire/rebar sizes, and geometries. Custom-designed on a per project/job basis to deliver considerable steel/time savings in reinforcement concrete structures. Includes Superweld engineered mesh sheets production plant operating up to 150 strokes/min.
• Precast Reinforcing Welding Machines (Varioweld) Completely automated, variable geometry mesh sheets production plant for precast elements fabrication reinforcement, special mesh for various industries, and heavy duty building construction mesh. Features automatic electrode positioning for any size or geometry, with welding speed at 80 strokes/min.
• Steel Grating Production Machines (Gradil) Innovative grating production machines exploiting full power of transformers (2400kVA) for grating welding. Produces standard 1m and 2m light grating panels, heavyweight 8-6-8mm security panels, 2D fence panels, and construction mesh at up to 50 strokes/min.
• Specialized Machinery - 3D Panel Production Line 3D-polystyrene/polyurethane panel production line consisting of mesh welding line and welding/assembly line for 3-dimensional elements. Used for insulated building panels.
• Rebar Processing Equipment Complete range of rebar processing machinery including automatic cage welding machines, automatic stirrup bending machines, mobile rebar shearing lines, wire straightening and cutting machines, rebar mesh benders, and stirrup reinforcement cage assemblers.
• Services - Installation, Commissioning and Support Technical support services including spare/wear parts supply, commissioning/installation, warranty and post-warranty assistance, live production monitoring, technology transfer, and operator training delivered by experienced Tillos technicians.
• Aftermarket - Spare Parts, Upgrades and Software Comprehensive aftermarket support including mechanical/electronic/electrical upgrades, add-ons, new features, wear parts and spare parts, technological updating of existing equipment, and custom software programs (including sophisticated rebar management programs).

Quantifiable outcome

• 240 strokes/minute - Fastest mesh welding machine in the world (Rowel model)
• +5 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• GETEC Partners GmbHminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2019Tillos Group exhibited at the German pavilion at Big 5 Construct Egypt 2019 (Hall 2, Stand 2D28) with GETEC Partners GmbH. GETEC provides marketing/exhibition support for Tillos presence at the trade show.
• GMT (German Machine Technics ApS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2019New cooperative partnership announced at Bauma 2019. GMT brings most profound rebar processing expertise while Tillos Group contributes its most innovative welding machinery. The partnership aims to introduce new levels of technological solutions and reliability to customers worldwide. GMT and Tillos co-exhibited at wire 2020 (Hall 15, Stand 15B41).
• Bliss & ReelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term representatives for Tillos Group in Singapore and the entire Far East region. Acts as exclusive distributor/representative for the region.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Schlatter Group: Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of resistance welding machines for mesh and reinforcement, including mesh welding lines for construction and industrial applications. Most direct global competitor to Tillos in welded mesh production equipment.
• Schnell Group: Italian manufacturer of rebar processing equipment, mesh welding lines, and automatic reinforcement machinery. Closely comparable to Tillos' rebar processing and reinforcing mesh welding line business.
• Mayer Industrie: French manufacturer of welded mesh machines, roll-forming equipment, and rebar processing lines serving construction, fencing, and industrial markets. Closely comparable product range and customer base to Tillos.
• Progress Maschinen & Automation: Italian/Austrian supplier of wire and mesh welding machinery, including rebar mesh welding lines and engineered mesh plants. Overlaps with Tillos' DOWEL, Superweld, and engineered mesh product lines.
• EVG (EVG Entwicklungs- und Verwertungs-Gesellschaft): Austrian manufacturer of mesh welding machinery, rebar processing equipment, and engineered mesh plants. Competes head-to-head with Tillos in reinforcing mesh, fencing, and industrial mesh welding lines.
• IDEAL-Werk: German manufacturer of resistance welding machines for wire mesh, fencing, and reinforcement applications. Direct niche competitor in mesh welding technology similar to Tillos' core offering.

Broad incumbents

• WAFIOS: German manufacturer of wire forming, bending, and mesh welding machinery with a broad industrial machinery portfolio. Competes in wire mesh and rebar equipment but is a much larger, diversified incumbent.
• Danieli: Global heavy industrial machinery group with a plant-making division covering rebar and wire rod processing, including mesh welding. A much larger incumbent with overlapping rebar/wire equipment offerings.

Regional players

• MEP (Macchine Elettroniche Piegatrici): Italian manufacturer of rebar processing equipment including stirrup benders, cutters, and cage welding machines. Comparable product lines to Tillos' rebar processing equipment, with primary European market focus.

Emerging players

• A.W.M. (Anping Wire Mesh Machinery): Chinese manufacturer of wire mesh welding machines serving fencing and construction mesh markets globally. Competes with Tillos particularly on price in cost-sensitive emerging markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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