ITTEC

What ITTEC does

ITTEC, s.r.o. is a Czech Republic-based private limited company founded in 1995 that operates as an exclusive and authorized multi-brand distributor of professional turf-care machinery, automatic irrigation systems, low-voltage outdoor lighting, and electric mobility vehicles for the Czech and Slovak markets. Its portfolio spans cylinder and rotary mowers (Jacobsen, Mean Green, Allett, Wessex), regenerative turf equipment (Redexim), universal slope carriers (Ventrac), compact tractors (Kioti), electric personal and utility carts (E-Z-GO, Cushman), autonomous robotic mowers and line-marking machines (FJDynamics), precision grinders (Bernhard), 12V LED landscape lighting (in-lite), and irrigation components and controls (Rain Bird, SOLEM). The company additionally sells Otterbine aerators and Turfco topdressers as minor lines.

The business generates revenue through five distinct streams: one-time equipment sales of distributed brands, professional irrigation project design and engineering, authorized warranty and post-warranty service through four service centers (Modletice, Plasy, Havířov, Jánovce), short-term equipment rental (CZK 300–3,300 per day), and recurring training programs for partner installers. Pricing for high-end machines ranges from CZK 90,000 for a used E-Z-GO personal cart to CZK 895,000 for a demo Ransomes flail mower, with hybrid purchase-and-rental options on selected demo units. Go-to-market combines a direct technical sales force (specialized advisors for Bohemia, Moravia, irrigation, and robotic mowing), a 500+ certified partner installer channel, a B2B/B2C e-shop, and content-driven SEO plus project case-study marketing.

ITTEC serves enterprise customers across golf (Golf Resort Karlštejn, Golf Resort Ropice, Loreta Golf Pyšely), top-flight football (SK Slavia Praha Eden Arena, AC Sparta Praha epet ARENA), commercial real estate (Masaryčka Prague, Sakura, The Park), cultural heritage (Hospitál Kuks), and municipalities, with an installed base exceeding 1,000 sports facilities, 20,000+ private gardens, and 50+ golf course irrigation designs. The company holds founding membership in the Rainworks Alliance and participates in the CCF Centre of City of the Future project at ČVUT, anchoring its position in the CZ/SK professional green-infrastructure market.

Name

ITTEC

Legal name

ITTEC, s.r.o.

Website

https://ittec.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ITTEC, s.r.o. is a Czech Republic-based exclusive distributor (founded 1995) of professional turf-care machinery, automatic irrigation systems, outdoor lighting, and electric mobility vehicles, serving municipalities, golf courses, football clubs, real estate developers, and partner installers across the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Turf Care and Irrigation Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Nursery, Sod & Landscape Supply (Installation Support) (IMAIAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Container Gardening Design, Planting & Maintenance (HSAIAFAN)

Keywords

• Professional turf care equipment
• Irrigation system design
• Golf course maintenance
• Sports field machinery
• Robotic mowing systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Ricany

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of professional turf care machines (mowers, regenerative equipment, tractors), irrigation system components, lighting systems, and electric vehicles/carts. ITTEC acts as an exclusive/authorized distributor for major brands including Jacobsen, Mean Green, Redexim, Ventrac, Kioti, Allett, Wessex, FJDynamics, E-Z-GO, Cushman, Rain Bird, in-lite.
2. Irrigation Project Design: Professional design and engineering of automatic irrigation systems for gardens, commercial buildings, parks, and sports fields. Project design team prepares customized irrigation system proposals.
3. Equipment Service and Maintenance: Authorized warranty and post-warranty service for machines and mowers. Four service centers in Czech Republic and Slovakia. Includes blade sharpening, spare parts, and equipment rental.
4. Equipment Rental: Rental of professional machines to customers wanting to try equipment before purchase. Wide portfolio including aerators, verticuters, sod cutters, and trenchers.
5. Training and Education: Training programs on irrigation system design, installation, garden lighting, and equipment operation. Annual seminars and training sessions for partner companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ITTEC supplies, designs, and services professional machinery, irrigation systems, outdoor lighting, and electromobility equipment for turf care and landscaping applications. It acts as an exclusive/authorized distributor for world-leading brands (Jacobsen, Mean Green, Redexim, Ventrac, Kioti, Rain Bird, in-lite, FJDynamics) in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, complemented by project design, installation, authorized service across 4 service centers, equipment rental, and training programs.

Product overview

ITTEC is a Czech distributor of professional turf care and irrigation equipment operating as a platform with multiple divisions: Machinery and Equipment (distributing Jacobsen, Mean Green, Redexim, Ventrac, Kioti, Allett, Wessex, E-Z-GO, Cushman brands), Irrigation Systems (complete solutions with Rain Bird products), in-lite outdoor lighting, electromobility solutions, and FJDynamics robotic equipment. The portfolio includes reel mowers, rotary mowers, robotic autonomous mowers, regenerative equipment, slope carriers, tractors, utility vehicles, irrigation design/installation/maintenance, and garden lighting. Services include technical consulting, blade sharpening, machine rental, and authorized service in 4 centers across Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Turf Care Machinery and Equipment Distribution of professional turf maintenance equipment including mowers, regenerative machinery, slope carriers, tractors, and utility vehicles. Sourced from world-leading brands for sports turf, golf courses, and municipal green spaces. Targeted at professionals managing sports turf and municipal greenery.
• Irrigation Systems and Project Design Complete irrigation solutions including technical consulting, system design, installation, and maintenance services for gardens, parks, sports facilities, and golf courses. Built around Rain Bird controllers, sprinklers, and smart irrigation management. Includes technical consulting, project design, installation, and service.
• in-lite Outdoor LED Lighting Systems Low-voltage 12V outdoor LED lighting systems with smart app control for gardens, parks, and landscapes. Features ACE, SWAY, DISC, and EVO design ranges. Integrates with Loxone smart home automation platform.
• Electromobility Equipment Quiet electric mowers and utility vehicles for cities and municipalities with zero emissions, including Jacobsen ELiTE and Mean Green electric mowers, and E-Z-GO/Cushman electric carts. Primary use case: sustainable municipal green-space maintenance.
• FJDynamics Robotic Mowers and Line Marking Machines Autonomous robotic mowers and field marking machines using RTK + LiDAR fusion navigation technology for sports facilities, municipal parks, and large grass areas. Includes FJDynamics PaintMaster PRO/Mini line marking robots.
• Authorized Service, Sharpening, and Spare Parts Authorized warranty and post-warranty service for machines and mowers across 4 service centers (Modletice, Plasy, Havířov in Czech Republic, and Jánovce in Slovakia). Includes reel and knife sharpening using Bernhard precision grinding technology, and spare parts supply.
• Equipment Rental Program Rental of professional turf care machinery (aerators, verticutters, sanders, trenchers, sod cutters) to allow customers to test equipment before purchase. Daily pricing in CZK.
• Irrigation Project Design and Installation Professional design and engineering of automatic irrigation systems for gardens, commercial buildings, parks, and sports fields. Project design team prepares customized irrigation system proposals. Includes technical consulting, custom project design, installation support, and ongoing service.
• Jacobsen Professional Cylinder Mowers Professional reel mowers for sports turf and park vegetation from Jacobsen (since 1921), including ELiTE lithium-powered electric models with Samsung SDI technology. Sold as standalone equipment purchases.
• Mean Green Electric Rotary Mowers Electric rotary mowers manufactured in Ohio, USA, featuring lithium batteries for full workday capacity, zero emissions, and quiet operation for municipal and sports facility applications.
• Redexim Regenerative Equipment World leader in regenerative equipment for sports turf and municipal greenery, including Verti-Drain aerifiers, verticutters, overseeders, topdressers, and the Easy-Core 4 aerator.
• Ventrac Universal Slope Carriers Universal slope carriers manufactured in USA with over 30 attachment types for four-season operation including mowing, earthwork, snow removal, and surface cleaning. Uses Kubota engines.
• Kioti Compact Tractors Subcompact and compact tractors manufactured by Daedong Corporation (South Korea) with over 75 years of experience, offering lower fuel consumption and full power.
• Allett Precision Cylinder Mowers British precision single-blade reel mowers manufactured in Staffordshire since 1965, featuring interchangeable cassette system for mowing, grooming, verticutting, and aerifying.
• Wessex Trailed Rotary Mowers and Leaf Collectors British manufacturer specializing in trailed rotary mowers and leaf collectors for sports and golf turf since 1962.
• E-Z-GO and Cushman Personal and Utility Vehicles Electric personal and utility vehicles from E-Z-GO and Cushman (both part of Textron Inc.), including ELiTE lithium battery models with Samsung SDI technology. Used for golf, sports facilities, and municipal applications.
• Rain Bird Professional Irrigation Components Professional irrigation system products specializing in football and golf turf, providing control units (ESP-LX, Stratus II), sprinklers, drip irrigation, and smart irrigation management (IQ4, IC System).
• Bernhard Precision Grinding Machines English manufacturer of precision grinders for professional reel mowers, including the Express Dual impact grinding system for cylinder mower blades. Known for accuracy and ability to extend mower lifespan through quality sharpening.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% reduction in water and electricity consumption through night-time irrigation operation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JacobsencoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive/authorized distributor of Jacobsen professional cylinder mowers (including ELiTE lithium battery-powered models) for the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Jacobsen has been a leader in turf care since 1921.
• Mean GreencoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive distributor of Mean Green electric rotary mowers (manufactured in Ohio, USA) in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Mean Green offers commercial electric mowers with lithium batteries for all-day operation.
• RedeximcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributor of Redexim regenerative equipment (Verti-Drain, aerators, verticutters, sanders, seeders) in Czech Republic. Redexim is a world leader in regeneration technology for sports turf.
• VentraccoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive importer of Ventrac universal slope carriers and attachments to the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Ventrac machines are manufactured entirely in the USA with Kubota engines.
• KioticoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributor of Kioti subcompact and compact tractors (a brand of Daedong Corporation, South Korea) in Czech Republic and Slovakia. Kioti is one of the most well-known compact tractor brands in Europe.
• AllettcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributor of Allett precision single-blade cylinder mowers (British manufacturer since 1965) for gardens and professional sports turf in Czech Republic.
• WessexcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributor of Wessex British-made flail mowers, rotary mowers, and leaf collectors for golf courses, parks, and large green spaces.
• Rain BirdcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributor and partner of Rain Bird irrigation products including sprinklers, drip irrigation, controllers (ESP-LX, Stratus II), and smart control systems (IQ4, IC System) for gardens, sports facilities, and golf courses.
• FJDynamicscoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive distributor of FJDynamics robotic mowers and robotic line marking machines (PaintMaster PRO/Mini) in Czech Republic. FJDynamics focuses on autonomous, RTK+LiDAR-powered equipment.
• E-Z-GOcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributor of E-Z-GO electric personal and utility carts (part of Textron Inc.) including ELiTE lithium battery models with Samsung SDI technology, in Czech Republic.
• CushmancoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributor of Cushman electric and gasoline utility carts (part of Textron Inc.) for golf courses, sports facilities, and municipal use in Czech Republic.
• Bernhard (and Co. Ltd.)coreTechnology or IntegrationDistributor of Bernhard Express Dual sharpening machines for cylinder mower blades. Bernhard is a British manufacturer known for precision grinding technology that extends mower life and improves cut quality.
• in-litecoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributor and system provider of in-lite 12V LED outdoor lighting systems for gardens, parks, and landscapes in Czech Republic.
• CCF Centre of City of the Future (ČVUT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerITTEC is a member of the CCF (Centre of City of the Future) project at Czech Technical University (ČVUT), which brings innovative solutions to meet city and resident needs over a 30-50 year horizon.
• Rainworks AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of the multinational Rainworks Alliance — a network of leading European irrigation companies that share technical knowledge and offer certified irrigation design and installation services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hunter Industries: US-based manufacturer of irrigation, outdoor lighting, and dispensing products. Direct competitor to Rain Bird in professional irrigation and competes for the same golf, sports turf, and commercial real estate customers ITTEC serves in CEE.
• The Toro Company: US-based global manufacturer of professional turf maintenance equipment, irrigation systems, and utility vehicles. Competes directly with several of ITTEC's distributed brands (Jacobsen, Rain Bird) and represents the kind of vertically integrated incumbent that could bypass ITTEC via direct CEE distribution.
• Rain Bird Corporation: US-based global manufacturer of irrigation products (sprinklers, controllers, drip systems) and ITTEC's primary irrigation supplier. Operates its own distribution in many European markets and could theoretically bypass ITTEC by selling direct, which would be the single largest customer/supplier relationship shock for ITTEC.
• John Deere: US-based manufacturer of agricultural, turf, and compact utility equipment with extensive European dealer networks. Competes with Kioti (tractor), Jacobsen (turf), and broader landscape equipment lines that ITTEC distributes, and represents the most likely direct-sales threat to ITTEC's distributor model.
• Husqvarna Group: Swedish manufacturer of professional outdoor power equipment and a pioneer in robotic/autonomous mowers (Automower). Competes directly with FJDynamics, Mean Green, and Jacobsen in ITTEC's portfolio and is expanding its professional and autonomous turf-care footprint across Europe.
• Textron Specialized Vehicles (E-Z-GO, Cushman, Jacobsen): US-based manufacturer (under Textron) of E-Z-GO and Cushman utility vehicles and Jacobsen turf mowers — three of ITTEC's key distributed brands. Owns the underlying IP and is the principal counterparty in ITTEC's exclusive distribution agreements.
• Kubota: Japanese manufacturer of compact tractors and ground care equipment with strong European presence. Powers the Ventrac line distributed by ITTEC and competes directly with Kioti tractors in ITTEC's municipal and golf-course customer segments.
• STIHL: German-based global manufacturer of professional outdoor power equipment including mowers and grounds care machinery. Has deep Central European distribution and competes with several of ITTEC's equipment brands across the same Czech and Slovak municipal/customer base.

Emerging players

• Redexim: Dutch-based specialist manufacturer of sports turf regenerative equipment (Verti-Drain, aerators, overseeders). Long-standing ITTEC distribution partner in CZ and competes primarily in the niche of professional turf regeneration rather than broad-line turf care.
• FJDynamics: Chinese-headquartered developer of autonomous RTK+LiDAR robotic mowers and line-marking machines for sports turf. Exclusive CZ/SK distribution partner of ITTEC; competes against Husqvarna Automower and other autonomous solutions targeting the same municipal and sports facility customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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