Solvitec
Solvitec is a Colombian-based industrial distributor and manufacturer serving the Latin American glass-processing industry, distributing European and Asian glass-processing machinery, raw materials, consumables, and software, and producing its own Maquinaria Solvitec equipment line.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersFunza, Colombia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Solvitec does
Solvitec is a Colombian-headquartered industrial distributor and equipment manufacturer serving the Latin American glass-processing industry. Founded approximately a decade ago and based in Funza within the Parque Industrial CELTA industrial cluster, the company acts as the regional commercial representative for a portfolio of European and Asian original equipment manufacturers — including Bavelloni, Bystronic, Glaston, Macotec, Malnati, Fenzi, FratelliPezza, Tecglass, Pujol, Hang Jiang, Liaoning North Glass, Xian, and Polytron — supplying new and used glass-processing machinery, raw materials, consumables, tools and accessories to flat-glass converters across the region.
The company's offering spans the full glass-processing value chain. It distributes new and second-hand machinery for cutting, edging, beveling, drilling, laminating, tempering and handling; raw materials such as PVB and EVA interlayer films; and consumables including butyl, hotmelt, truspacer tape and molecular sieve. Alongside distribution, Solvitec designs and manufactures its own equipment line under the Maquinaria Solvitec brand, including the Biseladora de Formas SVT BF beveler, SVT TH drilling machines, glass classifiers and glass-handling tables. It also distributes the Optima software suite (ERP, CAD/CAM and optimization) and offers a smart-glass / privacy-glass line through its Polyvision Privacy partnership.
Solvitec monetizes through a mix of large one-time capital-equipment sales, recurring consumables and raw-material replenishment, technical service and after-sales support, software distribution, and proprietary-equipment manufacturing. Its go-to-market combines a Colombian headquarters, five retail storefronts in the Miami, Florida area, and an e-commerce catalog of more than 167 SKUs targeting smaller and recurring buyers. Publicly named enterprise customers include Vidrios y Laminados, INCO and VITELSA, all operating in flat-glass processing.
Solvitec firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Solvitec
- Legal name
- Solvitec SAS
- Website
- https://solvitec.com.co
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2013
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Solvitec is a Colombian-based industrial distributor and manufacturer serving the Latin American glass-processing industry, distributing European and Asian glass-processing machinery, raw materials, consumables, and software, and producing its own Maquinaria Solvitec equipment line.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Solvitec is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Funza
- HQ country
- Colombia
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Solvitec business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- New Machinery Sales: Sale of new glass processing machinery from international brands including Bavelloni, Bystronic, Macotec, Malnati, Fratelli Pezza, Glaston, Hang Jiang, and others. Products include cutting, polishing, beveling, CNC, washing, printing, sandblasting, and DVH lines.
- Used Machinery Sales: Sale of refurbished second-hand glass processing equipment.
- Raw Materials and Supplies: Sale of raw materials including PVB (Polyvinyl Butyral), EVA, aluminum profiles, molecular sieve, butyl, hotmelt, Truspacer tape, plastic corners, and connectors for glass lamination and insulation.
- Tools and Accessories: Sale of grinding wheels, drill bits, cutters, countersinks, and accessories for glass processing.
- Technical Services: Preventive and corrective technical assistance performed by qualified technicians for diagnosis and repair of machinery.
- Software - Optima: Distribution of Optima software products including ERP systems (Opty-Way Enterprise), optimization tools, CAD/CAM systems, and production tracking solutions for glass processors.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Contact-based commercial quotations |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Solvitec product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Solvitec is a Colombian distributor and exclusive representative for European and Asian manufacturers of glass processing machinery, raw materials, and tools, serving Latin American glass processors. The company sells new and refurbished machinery (cutting, polishing, beveling, CNC, washing, tempering/laminating ovens, sandblasting), raw materials (PVB and EVA films), consumables (butyl, hotmelt, truspacer), tools, accessories, and provides technical service and advisory. It also reconditions and produces its own Maquinaria Solvitec line of proprietary glass processing equipment.
Product overview
Solvitec is a distributor and representative connecting European and Asian glass, machinery, and materials manufacturers with Latin American glass processors. Its product portfolio is organized into several categories: (1) Solvitec's own manufactured machinery (proprietary beveling, drilling, glass classifiers, handling systems, and storage); (2) new machinery from distributed international brands including Bavelloni (cutting, beveling, CNC, drilling, polishing), Bystronic (insulating/DVH glass lines), Glaston (tempering furnaces), Macotec (cutting lines), Malnati and Hang Jiang (washing machines), Tecglass and Studio 1 (digital glass printing), FratelliPezza/Mistral (sandblasting), and XIAN/LIAONING NORTH GLASS (lamination furnaces); (3) used/refurbished machinery; (4) raw materials (PVB and EVA films in various thicknesses and colors for glass lamination); (5) consumable supplies (Butyl, Hotmelt, Truspacer tape, molecular sieve, aluminum profiles, connectors, plastic corners); (6) tools (grinding wheels, drill bits, end mills, countersinks); (7) Smart Glass (Polivision Privacy); (8) Software Optima (ERP, optimization, CAD/CAM, and monitoring solutions for glass processors); and (9) technical service and spare parts. The company serves architectural, automotive, and decorative glass sectors across Latin America.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Maquinaria Solvitec Solvitec's own-brand line of glass processing machinery, including beveling machines (Biseladora de Formas SVT BF), CNC tables for cutouts (Mesa para boquetes), drilling machines (SVT TH), manual and semi-automatic glass classifiers, and glass handling/storage systems. Targeted at glass processors seeking reliable, locally-supported machinery alternatives.
- New Glass Processing Machinery Distribution Distribution of new glass processing machinery from international brands including Bavelloni (cutting, beveling, CNC, drilling, polishing), Bystronic (insulating/DVH glass lines), Glaston (tempering furnaces), Macotec (cutting lines), Malnati and Hang Jiang (washing machines), Tecglass and Studio 1 (digital glass printing), FratelliPezza (sandblasting), and XIAN/LIAONING NORTH GLASS (lamination ovens). Targets glass processors building or upgrading production lines.
- Used/Refurbished Glass Processing Machinery Sale of pre-owned and refurbished glass processing machinery sourced from international manufacturers, covering beveling, cutting, polishing, machining, and insulated glass (DVH) applications. Aimed at glass processors seeking lower-cost entry into production capabilities.
- Raw Materials for Glass Lamination (PVB and EVA Films) Sale of raw materials used in glass lamination, including Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) film in multiple thicknesses and colors and Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) film in various colors and opacities. Targeted at laminated glass manufacturers in automotive, architectural, and safety glass segments.
- Glass Processing Supplies and Consumables Sale of consumable supplies for insulated glass (DVH/thermoacoustic) production, including butyl sealant, hotmelt adhesive, Truspacer tape, molecular sieve, aluminum profiles, plastic corner pieces, and connectors. Targeted at insulated glass manufacturers.
- Glass Processing Tools (Grinding Wheels, Drill Bits, End Mills, Countersinks) Sale of cutting, grinding, and finishing tools for glass processing machinery, including straight-line, beveling, bilateral, and CNC grinding wheels (muelas), drill bits (brocas), end mills (fresas), and countersinks (avellanes). Sold to glass processors replacing wear items.
- Software Optima for Glass Processors Distribution of Optima software suite for glass processors, comprising ERP systems (Opty-Way Enterprise variants, glassAdvisor), cutting and nesting optimization tools (Opty-Way, Nest-Way, Rack-Way), CAD/CAM systems (Geo-Way, Cad-Way, Cam-Way), production monitoring (Defect-Opt, GMC-Monitor with RFID/barcode tracking), and single-user tools (Edit-Way, NC-Way, Optistrato). Targeted at glass processors seeking production optimization and traceability.
- Smart Glass / Polyvision Privacy Distribution of smart glass solutions, including Polyvision Privacy switchable glass that toggles between transparent and opaque states for on-demand privacy control. Targeted at architectural, interior design, and construction projects requiring modern privacy glass solutions.
- Servicio Técnico Solvitec (Technical Service) Preventive and corrective technical assistance performed by qualified Solvitec technicians for diagnosis and repair of glass processing machinery across all distributed brands. Targeted at glass processor customers needing after-sales maintenance and repair support.
- Spare Parts and Accessories Sale of spare parts and accessories for all brands of glass processing machinery distributed by Solvitec, supporting maintenance and repair of installed equipment bases.
Quantifiable outcome
- Safe glass transport and handling through specialized manipulation systems
Companies that use Solvitec
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Solvitec technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Solvitec partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.
- BavellonicoreItalian manufacturer of glass cutting, polishing, beveling, and CNC machining equipment. Solvitec distributes Bavelloni products including cutting lines (REV series), beveling machines (VB series), and CNC centers (NRG series).
- BystroniccoreSwiss manufacturer specializing in insulated glass (DVH/thermoacoustic) production lines. Solvitec distributes Bystronic B'JUMBO, B'VARIO, B'SPEED, and other IG production equipment.
- FenzicoreItalian manufacturer of glass chemicals and components including Butyl, Hotmelt sealants, Truspacer tape systems, molecular sieve, plastic corners, and aluminum profiles for insulated glass production.
- GlastoncoreFinnish manufacturer of glass tempering and laminating ovens. Solvitec distributes Glaston equipment for heat-treated and laminated glass production.
- Fratelli PezzamajorItalian manufacturer of sandblasting machines including Mistral and Zephir series. Solvitec distributes their automatic and manual sandblasting equipment.
- MacotecmajorManufacturer of cutting lines and tables for monolithic and laminated glass. Solvitec distributes Macotec products including Strato Active E cutting tables.
- MalnatimajorItalian manufacturer of washing machines for glass processing. Solvitec distributes Malnati horizontal and vertical washing equipment.
- OptimacoreSoftware provider for glass processors offering ERP systems (Opty-Way Enterprise), optimization tools, CAD/CAM systems, and production tracking solutions including RFID/barcode tracking.
- Hang JiangmajorAsian manufacturer of vertical washing machines for glass processing.
- LIAONING NORTH GLASSmajorChinese manufacturer of laminating ovens for glass production.
- XIANmajorChinese manufacturer of laminating ovens for glass production.
- Polyvision PrivacycoreSmart glass technology provider for privacy control solutions offered by Solvitec.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Solvitec competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Macotec: Italian specialist in glass cutting lines and tables for monolithic, laminated, and combined glass. Solvitec distributes Macotec's Strato Active E and other cutting tables, making it a directly comparable specialty OEM.
- LiSEC: Austrian OEM providing integrated glass processing solutions — cutting, edging, insulating glass lines, tempering, and automation software. Highly comparable to Solvitec's product portfolio across the flat-glass processing value chain.
- Hegla: German specialist in flat-glass processing machinery, cutting systems, sorting, and insulating-glass production. Comparable as a focused glass-machinery OEM targeting the same processor customers.
- Bottero: Italian OEM of glass cutting tables, handling equipment, and laminated glass processing lines. Comparable to the Macotec, Bavelloni and other cutting/handling machinery lines Solvitec distributes.
- CMS Glass Technology: Italian manufacturer of CNC machining centers for glass processing. Comparable as a specialty glass-machinery OEM serving processor customers with overlapping product categories (CNC, drilling, milling).
- Intermac (Biesse Group): Italian OEM of glass and stone processing machinery (cutting, edging, CNC, drilling) under the Biesse Group. Comparable as a specialized machinery manufacturer serving flat-glass processors with similar equipment categories.
- Grenzebach: German OEM specializing in flat-glass handling, processing, and automated production lines for architectural and automotive glass. Comparable in product offering and target customer base to Solvitec's distributed portfolio.
Broad incumbents
- Bystronic Glass: Swiss OEM of glass processing machinery (insulated glass / DVH production lines, cleaning, sealing) that Solvitec distributes. Comparable as a large, established player in the same glass-processing equipment category serving the same processor customer base globally.
- Bavelloni: Italian OEM of precision glass processing machinery — cutting lines, beveling machines, CNC machining centers, drilling and polishing equipment. Solvitec distributes Bavelloni products; the two companies operate in the same product category serving glass processors worldwide.
- Glaston: Finnish OEM of glass tempering and laminating furnaces, heat-treatment equipment, and related services. Solvitec distributes Glaston machinery, making it a directly comparable specialty incumbent in the glass-processing machinery space.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Solvitec funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Solvitec M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Solvitec
What does Solvitec do?
Solvitec is a Colombian distributor and exclusive representative for European and Asian manufacturers of glass processing machinery, raw materials, and tools, serving Latin American glass processors. The company sells new and refurbished machinery (cutting, polishing, beveling, CNC, washing, tempering/laminating ovens, sandblasting), raw materials (PVB and EVA films), consumables (butyl, hotmelt, truspacer), tools, accessories, and provides technical service and advisory. It also reconditions and produces its own Maquinaria Solvitec line of proprietary glass processing equipment.
Is Solvitec a public or private company?
Solvitec is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Solvitec founded?
Solvitec was founded in 2013. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Solvitec based?
Solvitec is headquartered in Funza, Colombia, in the Latin America region.
How does Solvitec make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. New Machinery Sales are the primary driver. The others are used Machinery Sales, raw Materials and Supplies, tools and Accessories, technical Services and software - Optima.
Who are Solvitec's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Macotec, LiSEC, Hegla, Bottero, CMS Glass Technology, Intermac (Biesse Group) and Grenzebach. Broad incumbents are Bystronic Glass, Bavelloni and Glaston.
Does Solvitec have an API?
No public API is recorded for Solvitec.