Supertech

What Supertech does

Supertech is an Italian privately held manufacturer (legally EAST WEST s.a.s. di Linera Marilise & C., a limited partnership headquartered in Terrasini, Palermo) that produces and distributes a patented in-tank combustion optimization device. The product is a passive solid immersion unit installed directly inside a vehicle's or generator's fuel tank; once placed, it works continuously without electricity, batteries, wiring, maintenance, or external power, optimizing the combustion process at the fuel source before fuel reaches the engine. The company sells six device models (Mod. AA through E) sized for fuel tanks from 10 liters to 800 liters, covering motorcycles, passenger cars, commercial trucks, mining haul vehicles, generators, and marine engines. Internally documented and third-party tested outcomes include fuel savings typically in the 7-15% range and reductions in harmful emissions of up to roughly 80% in specific test conditions, validated through SAE J1321-aligned methodology by entities including UNAM, SENA Colombia, TÜV Pfalz, LACTEC, and FABET.

The business model is a one-time hardware sale with no recurring subscription or maintenance revenue; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is hybrid: an international distributor and agent network spanning 33+ countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania handles regional enterprise and fleet sales, while direct inquiries are accepted through the company website, phone, and WhatsApp for individual and SMB buyers. The company has secured several notable anchor fleet customers over its history, including PETROM (Romania, 5,000+ devices since 2000) and Arcese Trasporti (Italy, ~1,200 units), alongside validation customers in government, mining, and beverage logistics.

The company operates with 11-50 employees, has no app or API product surface, and reports no external funding, acquisitions, or parent-company relationships. It holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (SGS) and has accumulated country-specific regulatory validations (IBAMA in Brazil, Mongolian Institute of Metrology, Romanian Auto Register) that support its international distribution. Research began in 1988, the project was formalized in 1996, and global commercialization commenced in 2008.

Name

Supertech

Legal name

EAST WEST s.a.s. di Linera Marilise & C.

Website

https://supertech.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Supertech is an Italian manufacturer that designs, produces, and distributes a patented passive in-tank combustion optimization device for hydrocarbon-powered engines, serving automotive, commercial transport, mining, agricultural, marine, and industrial generator customers across 33+ countries via a global distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Hardware

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (33631)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Passenger Vehicle Fuel System Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fuel & Air Induction Systems Manufacturing (Injectors/Carburetion/Intake) (IMACAHAC), Exhaust & Emissions Aftertreatment Systems Manufacturing (EGR/DPF/SCR/Catalysts) (IMACAHAD)

Keywords

• Combustion optimization devices
• Fuel tank immersion technology
• Fuel efficiency hardware
• Vehicle emission reduction
• Patented in-tank optimizer

Headquarters

HQ city

Terrasini

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Combustion Optimizer Device Sales: One-time sale of Supertech combustion optimization devices. Supplied in multiple models (AA, A, B, C, D, E) designed for different fuel tank capacities ranging from 10 liters to 800 liters. No recurring purchases, subscriptions, or maintenance costs required after installation. Device can be transferred between vehicles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Supertech manufactures and distributes a patented in-tank solid immersion combustion optimizer placed directly inside a vehicle's fuel tank. The device passively restructures fuel behavior before combustion to deliver up to 12% fuel savings and up to 80% reduction in harmful gas emissions across petrol and diesel engines, without requiring electricity, maintenance, or engine modifications. The line comprises six models (Mod. AA, A, B, C, D, E) sized for fuel tanks from 10 liters (motorcycles) to 800 liters (generators, marine and industrial machinery).

Product overview

Supertech is an Italian company offering a patented in-tank combustion optimization technology. The product line consists of six models (Mod. AA, A, B, C, D, E) sized for different applications from small motorcycles to industrial generators. All models are solid immersion devices placed inside fuel tanks that work passively to optimize combustion, reduce emissions by up to 80%, and improve fuel efficiency by up to 12%. No external power, maintenance, or modifications are required.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Supertech Mod. AA

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 12% fuel savings under typical driving conditions
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Fabet (Fundação Adolpho Bósio de Educação no Transporte)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian institute for commercial driver training and fleet education sponsored by SCANIA, PETROBRAS, State of Santa Catarina, and Government of Brazil. Conducted controlled real-world road testing validating Supertech effectiveness with documented 13.275% fuel savings on Scania trucks.
• SENA (Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje, Colombia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment vocational training institution in Colombia. Conducted government laboratory dynamometer testing documenting average fuel savings of approximately 14.9% on diesel vehicles.
• UNAM (National Autonomous University of Mexico)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty of Engineering's Laboratory of Emission Control conducted dynamometer and emissions testing validating fuel savings up to 15% and near-zero CO emissions under standardized driving cycles.
• TÜV Pfalz (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman independent testing organization that conducted controlled bench and road testing documenting measured fuel savings of approximately 10% on petrol vehicles.
• Latvia University of TechnologysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducted testing on Volvo trucks using AVL KMA MOBILE MACHINE, registering fuel consumption reduction up to 11%.
• University of Hong KongsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial testing using Touriel (SAE J1321) protocol with three vehicles, demonstrating higher fuel savings at normal operating speeds (80-120 km/h).
• LACTEC (Instituto de Tecnologia para o Desenvolvimento, Brazil)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINMETRO-accredited vehicle emissions laboratory accredited under ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17025. Conducted FTP-75 certified testing documenting fuel and exhaust improvements including HC reduction of 33.43%, CO reduction of 70.82%.
• University Helwan (Cairo, Egypt)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty of Engineering conducted laboratory bench testing documenting CO reductions up to 70% and fuel savings of 5-10%, including unique comparison with catalytic converter.
• Mongolian Institute of MetrologysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial government testing body that authorized commercial distribution of Supertech within Mongolia.
• RAR (Romanian Auto Register)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment-authorized automotive register that conducted laboratory and on-road testing confirming measurable improvements in combustion efficiency, fuel savings, and emission reduction.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Faurecia (FORVIA): Major automotive technology group with significant emissions control and exhaust systems business. Comparable because it serves the same emissions-reduction outcome for ICE platforms as Supertech, but via OEM aftertreatment rather than in-tank optimization.
• Tenneco (DRiV): Global automotive supplier of exhaust systems, catalytic converters, and emissions control technologies. Operates in the broader emissions-reduction space with OEM-grade aftertreatment solutions that compete for the same emissions-regulation budgets Supertech addresses via pre-combustion optimization.
• Denso: Major Tier-1 automotive component supplier including fuel injection systems, engine management, and emissions components. Comparable as a broad incumbent delivering OEM-engineered combustion efficiency versus Supertech's aftermarket in-tank device approach.
• Cummins: Leading diesel engine and fuel systems manufacturer serving heavy-duty commercial vehicles, mining, and industrial markets. Comparable end customers (mining fleets, heavy trucks, generators) and overlap on diesel combustion efficiency, though Cummins operates at OEM scale rather than aftermarket.
• Bosch Mobility Solutions: Largest automotive fuel injection and powertrain systems supplier globally. Adjacent competitor because Bosch's fuel injection technology directly influences combustion efficiency, representing the OEM-engineered alternative to Supertech's aftermarket approach.

Direct peers

• Stanadyne: Manufacturer of diesel fuel injection systems and engine components serving commercial vehicle, agriculture, and industrial markets. Comparable because it improves diesel combustion efficiency at the fuel-delivery stage, addressing the same underlying customer need as Supertech.
• Lucas Oil Products: Major manufacturer of fuel additives, lubricants, and engine treatments marketed for improved fuel economy, performance, and emissions. Targets the same ICE aftermarket audience as Supertech with an alternative, additive-based approach to combustion optimization.
• BG Products Inc. U.S.-based aftermarket fuel and engine treatment company offering fuel additives and system cleaners targeting similar commercial fleet and consumer customers seeking fuel efficiency and emissions reductions. Competes with Supertech for the same customer wallet on alternative fuel-efficiency solutions.

Emerging players

• Hot Shot's Secret: Specialty diesel fuel additive and engine treatment brand focused on heavy-duty trucking and performance markets. Targets the same commercial fleet customers that buy Supertech devices but delivers fuel-efficiency gains via chemistry rather than in-tank hardware.
• AMSOIL: Synthetic lubricants and fuel additives marketed for fuel economy and engine protection in ICE applications. Targets enthusiast and fleet buyers with an alternative mechanical approach to fuel efficiency and emissions reduction.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Supertech-IT
• Facebookfacebook.com/stoppollutingstartsaving
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/east-west-s-a-s-

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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