TECAM
TECAM Srl is a family-owned Italian firm operating TECAM Equipment (waste collection bodies, compactors, and electric vehicle equipment) and TECAM Service (vehicle maintenance and repair), serving municipalities and private waste management operators across Italy and select European markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1992
- HeadquartersOssona, Italy
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What TECAM does
TECAM Srl is an Italian private limited company founded in 1992 by Antonio Manfredi in Corbetta (Milan metropolitan area) and now headquartered in Ossona, Italy. The company operates through two formal divisions—TECAM Service and TECAM Equipment, established as distinct units in 2022—serving municipalities, public urban hygiene services, and private waste management companies. TECAM Equipment designs and manufactures a portfolio of waste collection bodies across five main lines: the Gamma MVe full-electric line for electric chassis (GOUPIL G4M, ADDAX MT15N), Gamma piccola (3–4 m³ compact bodies), Gamma media (5.5–7 m³ medium bodies), Costipatori mini compactors (5–7 m³), and vegetable oil collection tanks (2,000–5,000 liters), plus custom special equipment (salt spreaders, snow blades, roll-off tanks, tilting platforms).
The technology stack underpinning both divisions includes 3D CAD design with FEM (Finite Element Method) simulation for static, dynamic, and thermal stress analysis; an SDC computerized diagnostic station reading CAN-bus parameters for electric vehicle battery and drive system analysis; an Industrial Cloud production monitoring system with finite-capacity dynamic scheduling implemented in 2024; and an AI-powered service report generation platform launched in 2024 that converts workshop operational data into technical reports and work summaries. Service operations also deploy mobile workshop units for on-site breakdown response and a Safecheck preventive inspection program aligned to EN 11586 and EN 15628 standards.
Revenue is generated through three streams: hardware sales of new and used vehicles (used vehicles priced €18,000–€79,000), professional services including maintenance, repair, and preventive inspections, and subscription-style offerings comprising long-term rentals (€800–€2,500/month) and the progressive Cashback loyalty program. Distribution is direct enterprise field sales led by a dedicated Sales Manager and Business Development team, supported by participation in industry trade shows (Ecomondo in Rimini since 2017, IFAT Munich planned for 2026) and digital content on the company website. TECAM is family-owned under the Manfredi family, with no disclosed institutional investors.
TECAM firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TECAM
- Legal name
- TECAM Srl
- Website
- https://tecamsrl.it
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1992
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- TECAM Srl is a family-owned Italian firm operating TECAM Equipment (waste collection bodies, compactors, and electric vehicle equipment) and TECAM Service (vehicle maintenance and repair), serving municipalities and private waste management operators across Italy and select European markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
TECAM industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Waste Collection Equipment
- NAICS
- Hazardous Waste Collection (562112)
- SIC
- Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Sanitary Services (4950)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Waste & Hazardous Materials Management (incl. HazMat) (BPAHAJAK)
Keywords
Where TECAM is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ossona
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
TECAM business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: Design and manufacture of waste collection equipment including tipping tanks, compactors, mini compactors, and specialized vehicle fittings. Products sold directly to customers including municipalities and waste management companies.
- Maintenance and Repair Services: Full-service maintenance and repair of waste collection vehicles and urban hygiene equipment including bodywork, hydraulics, electronics, and structural repairs. Services include preventive maintenance (Safecheck) and corrective repairs.
- Used Vehicle Sales and Rental: Sale and long-term rental of used and ready-for-delivery vehicles including compactors, sweepers, and satellite vehicles. Vehicles available from €18,000 to €79,000 with rental fees ranging from €800 to €2,500 per month.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Used Vehicle Sales - Price range €18,000 to €79,000 |
| Subscription | Monthly | Long-term Rental - Monthly fees from €800 to €2,500 |
| Subscription | Annual | Cashback Program for Service Customers |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
TECAM product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TECAM operates two divisions: TECAM Equipment, which designs and manufactures waste collection bodies and equipment (full electric Gamma MVe, 3-4 m³ Gamma piccola, 5.5-7 m³ Gamma media, 5-7 m³ mini compactors, and 2,000-5,000 liter vegetable oil collection tanks, plus custom special equipment), and TECAM Service, which provides maintenance, repair, preventive inspection (Safecheck), spare parts, and mobile workshop support for waste collection vehicles and urban hygiene equipment. The integrated offering combines proprietary manufacturing with field service operations supported by Digital Workshop 4.0 and AI-powered service reporting.
Product overview
TECAM offers a comprehensive portfolio of waste collection equipment and urban hygiene services through two main divisions: TECAM Equipment (production of waste collection bodies and compactors) and TECAM Service (maintenance and repair). The Equipment division produces five main product lines: Gamma MVe (full electric), Gamma piccola (3-4 m³), Gamma media (5.5-7 m³), Costipatori mini compactors (5-7 m³), and vegetable oil collection tanks (2,000-5,000 liters), plus custom special equipment (allestimenti speciali). The Service division provides maintenance, preventive Safecheck inspections, Cashback loyalty program, digitalized Workshop 4.0 with AI report generation, mobile workshops, and spare parts supply.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- TECAM Service: Division dedicated to maintenance and repair of waste collection and urban hygiene equipment.
- TECAM Equipment
Products and services
- Gamma MVe (Full Electric) Full electric waste collection equipment line designed for urban hygiene operations on electric vehicle chassis such as GOUPIL G4M and ADDAX MT15N.
- Gamma piccola MV Small waste collection body line with capacities from 3 m³ to 4 m³ for compact urban operations.
- Gamma media MV Medium waste collection body line with capacities from 5.5 m³ to 7 m³ for larger urban hygiene vehicles.
- Costipatori (Mini Compactors) Mini compactors with capacities from 5 m³ to 7 m³ featuring compaction systems for efficient waste collection and transport.
- Cisterne per raccolta olii vegetali Tanks for collection of exhausted vegetable oils with capacities from 2,000 to 5,000 liters, equipped with suction pump and containers.
- Allestimenti speciali (Custom Special Equipment) Custom design and equipment solutions including roll-off tanks, salt spreaders, snow blades, tilting platforms, leaf vacuum systems, and equipment transfers between vehicles.
- TECAM Service (Maintenance and Repair) Maintenance and repair division for waste collection and urban hygiene equipment covering bodywork, hydraulics, electronics, and structural repairs, with mobile workshop capability for on-site service.
- Safecheck (Preventive Maintenance Program) Preventive maintenance service providing regular technician visits, visual and functional inspections, and post-inspection reports with prioritized fault recommendations per EN 11586 and EN 15628 standards.
Quantifiable outcome
- 38% of vehicles delivered within the same day
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use TECAM
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
TECAM technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability2 records
Feature5 records
TECAM partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators6 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
TECAM competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- FAUN Gruppe: German manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles (front-, rear-, and side-loaders) including municipal and electric variants; competes head-to-head with TECAM in mid-sized European municipal tenders.
- Ros Roca: Spanish manufacturer of rear-loading and side-loading waste collection vehicles and compactors; serves municipalities and private waste operators across Southern Europe with similar refuse-body and compactor product lines to TECAM Equipment.
- Dulevo International: Italian manufacturer of street sweepers and urban hygiene equipment with international reach; shares TECAM's Italian base, municipal customer base, and overlapping product lines in urban cleaning.
- GeesinkNorba: Netherlands-based manufacturer of refuse collection vehicle bodies, satellite systems, and compactors; a direct European competitor with comparable rear/side-loader product range and municipal customer base.
- NTM (Norsk Tilprodust Miljo): Nordic manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles and compactors for harsh-climate operations; comparable mid-sized European player with similar specialization in municipal waste-collection bodies.
- ZOELLER (H.Zoeller & Soehne): German maker of refuse bodies, lifters, and compactors with a strong European municipal footprint; overlaps with TECAM's Equipment portfolio and Italian/European customer base.
Emerging players
- Schwarze Industries: US manufacturer of street sweepers and specialty environmental equipment with municipal focus; comparable niche player serving similar fleet customers and competing on electric/clean-technology street hygiene equipment.
- Labrie Enviroquip Group: Canadian manufacturer of refuse and recycling collection vehicles including EV-ready platforms; a comparable mid-sized specialist pursuing municipal electrification contracts similar to TECAM.
Broad incumbents
- McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing: Large US manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles and concrete mixers with global brand recognition; an incumbent reference point for TECAM's ambitions to scale beyond Italy.
- Heil Environmental: US-based incumbent (part of the Heil/McNeilus group) producing a broad portfolio of front-, rear-, and side-loading refuse bodies; sets the global benchmark TECAM competes against in tenders requiring established multi-region delivery.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
TECAM social profiles
Digital presenceTECAM compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
TECAM financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
TECAM leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
TECAM funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
TECAM M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about TECAM
What does TECAM do?
TECAM operates two divisions: TECAM Equipment, which designs and manufactures waste collection bodies and equipment (full electric Gamma MVe, 3-4 m³ Gamma piccola, 5.5-7 m³ Gamma media, 5-7 m³ mini compactors, and 2,000-5,000 liter vegetable oil collection tanks, plus custom special equipment), and TECAM Service, which provides maintenance, repair, preventive inspection (Safecheck), spare parts, and mobile workshop support for waste collection vehicles and urban hygiene equipment. The integrated offering combines proprietary manufacturing with field service operations supported by Digital Workshop 4.0 and AI-powered service reporting.
Is TECAM a public or private company?
TECAM is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was TECAM founded?
TECAM was founded in 1992. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is TECAM based?
TECAM is headquartered in Ossona, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does TECAM make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Equipment Manufacturing and Sales are the primary driver. The others are maintenance and Repair Services and used Vehicle Sales and Rental.
Who are TECAM's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are FAUN Gruppe, Ros Roca, Dulevo International, GeesinkNorba, NTM (Norsk Tilprodust Miljo) and ZOELLER (H.Zoeller & Soehne). Emerging players are Schwarze Industries and Labrie Enviroquip Group. Broad incumbents are McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing and Heil Environmental.
Does TECAM have an API?
No public API is recorded for TECAM.
What industry is TECAM in?
TECAM's product category is Waste Collection Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAHAJAK, Waste & Hazardous Materials Management (incl. HazMat). Its NAICS code is 562112 and its SIC code is 3590.