Techoil

Name

Techoil

Legal name

Techoil S.r.l.

Website

https://techoil.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bertinoro

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aerial Platform Sales: Manufacturing and sale of aerial work platforms including crawler-mounted, van-mounted, and truck-mounted platforms. Products include Bravo17 (crawler), HV12 (van-mounted), AL-TEC 11 and VT range (truck-mounted).
2. Fire Fighting Vehicle Sales: Manufacturing and sale of specialized firefighting vehicles including FF AP (aerial platforms for firefighting), Industrial vehicles, and Municipal vehicles (fire engine pumps)
3. After-sales Service and Training: Comprehensive service support including 24/7 assistance, remote diagnostics, and training courses for operators. Service includes dedicated software, tablets, and technician support for customers worldwide.
4. Training Courses: Accredited training center providing certification courses for work equipment operators including aerial platforms (P.L.E.), cranes, forklifts, earth-moving machinery, and work at height safety training

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Techoil designs, manufactures, and services hydraulic aerial work platforms (crawler-mounted Bravo17, van-mounted HV12 with hybrid variant, and truck-mounted AL-TEC 11 and VT range) and specialized firefighting vehicles (FF AP aerial firefighting platforms and industrial/municipal series). The company complements its hardware portfolio with an accredited training center for operator certification and a 24/7 remote assistance service covering customers across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, the UAE, and China.

Product overview

Techoil S.r.l. is a manufacturer of aerial work platforms and firefighting vehicles founded in 2006 as a spin-off from a major European aerial platform manufacturer. The company operates from a 2000+ sqm facility in Bertinoro, Italy, and offers two main product lines: Aerial Platforms (Piattaforme Aeree) including the Bravo 17 crawler platform, HV12 van-mounted platform (with hybrid variant), AL-TEC 11 and VT truck-mounted platforms; and Fire Fighting vehicles (Antincendio) encompassing FF AP aerial platforms, Industrial Serie V I vehicles, and Municipal Series (VTA, VP, VM) vehicles. The portfolio is complemented by training services (accredited training center) and 24/7 remote assistance covering Europe to China. All products emphasize hydraulic, bodywork, and mechanical engineering expertise with a focus on design, prototyping, and professional assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bravo 17 Crawler-Mounted Aerial Platform Crawler-mounted aerial platform with dual certification as both aerial work platform and crane. Available in 17m and 19m working heights. Offers multiple power options including diesel, petrol, electric, or battery pack, with modular configurations. Targets equipment rental companies, maintenance operators, and emergency response organizations needing versatile lifting and access equipment.
• GAMMA HV12 Van-Mounted Aerial Platform Van-mounted aerial platform designed for maintenance work with nearly 8 cubic meters of cargo space and 500 kg payload. Features automatic centering functions and wireless connectivity for remote service support. Designed for historic city centers and confined spaces without need for stabilizers.
• HV12 HYBRID Van-Mounted Platform Hybrid variant of the HV12 van-mounted platform featuring a dedicated battery for multiple complete work cycles with engine off, limiting emissions to repositioning phases only. Eligible for 45% tax credit under Italy's Piano Transizione 5.0.
• GAMMA AL-TEC 11 Truck-Mounted Aerial Platform Truck-mounted aerial platform with reduced wheelbase and compact dimensions under 5 meters. Features no stabilizers, single geometric work area, and elevated column for mounting equipment compartments. Designed for installations and maintenance in urban environments.
• GAMMA VT Truck-Mounted Platform Range Truck-mounted platform available in multiple versions: VT for urban electrical line maintenance (lighting, traffic lights, tram lines); VT Tunnel with aluminum/steel basket for highway tunnel maintenance; VT Wagon for railway/multi-metropolitan maintenance; and ECO Version with dual power supply for indoor use with 5-6 hours autonomous operation.
• FF AP Firefighting Aerial Platforms Firefighting aerial platforms operating at heights between 18 and 62 meters. Configurable with monitors, side telescopic rescue ladders, baskets with folding sides, stretcher holders, and proximity sensors for low-visibility operations. Designed for municipal fire services and emergency response.
• Serie V I Industrial Firefighting Vehicles Industrial firefighting vehicles for extraction, storage, and energy production sites. Available in water, hydro-foam, trivalent, powder, and support configurations. Custom-built based on client risk analysis and specific operational requirements. Water tank capacities from 2,500 to 35,000 liters.
• Serie VTA Municipal Firefighting Vehicles Municipal firefighting vehicles, commonly known as fire brigade engines, for daily urban emergency response. Equipment is customized according to customer specifications.
• Serie VP Municipal Firefighting Vehicles Municipal firefighting vehicles for urban emergency response, configured with customized onboard equipment.
• Serie VM Municipal Firefighting Vehicles Municipal firefighting vehicles for fire brigade operations in urban areas.
• Accredited Training Services Accredited training center offering courses for work equipment operation certification (P.L.E., truck cranes, forklifts, earth-moving machinery), D.P.I. Category 3 and work at height training, bridge/column/jib cranes, road signage supervision, and chainsaw operation. Courses conducted per Italian law D.Lgs. 81/08 and State-Region Agreement.
• 24/7 Remote Assistance Service 24/7 remote assistance service covering Europe, Middle East, North Africa, UAE, and China. For international deliveries, includes dedicated portable tablet with integrated software for machine status communication and remote diagnostics.

Quantifiable outcome

• HV12 van-mounted platform achieves work height starting from 12 meters with minimum 7 meters outreach
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tortora MacchinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 January 2024Tortora Macchine appointed as authorized distributor for Techoil products in the Campania region of Italy. The distributor successfully placed orders for Bravo17 crawler platforms, including delivery to Pagani province.
• TransgruascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 April 2023Commercial agreement with Transgruas, a historic Fassi dealer, for distribution of Techoil's van-mounted aerial platform range in the Spanish market (Iberian Peninsula). The partnership leverages Transgruas' established dealer network and market presence in Spain.
• International PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechoil has collaborated with international partners on various projects, enabling the company to be appreciated even in sectors beyond hydraulic aerial platforms. These partnerships have contributed to the company's expertise in specialized custom constructions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Oil & Steel S.p.A. Italian aerial platform manufacturer (now part of the Klubb Group) producing truck-mounted platforms with similar stabilizer-free and compact urban designs. Directly comparable product portfolio and customer base in European utilities and rental markets.
• Multitel Pagliero S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of truck-mounted aerial platforms, the closest direct competitor to Techoil's truck-mounted AL-TEC and VT ranges. Comparable in customer base (rental fleets, utilities, maintenance contractors) and Italian mid-market positioning, though Multitel has a larger international footprint.
• CTE S.p.A. Italian aerial platform manufacturer offering truck-mounted, tracked, and spider platforms for construction and maintenance. Comparable in product mix and European geographic focus, including similar hybrid/electric platform offerings for urban and indoor applications.
• Bronto Skylift (Morita Holdings): Finnish manufacturer of high-reach aerial platforms for firefighting and rescue (18m to 112m working heights). Directly comparable to Techoil's FF AP aerial firefighting platform range (18–62m), with similar municipal fire service customers across Europe.
• Socage S.r.l. Italian aerial work platform manufacturer specializing in truck-mounted and tracked platforms for utilities, arboriculture, and maintenance. Directly comparable to Techoil's Bravo17 crawler and VT truck-mounted lines, with overlapping distribution in Italy and Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Palfinger AG: Global leader in lifting solutions with truck-mounted aerial platforms as one of many product lines (knuckle-boom cranes, tail lifts, marine, rail). Directly competes with Techoil's truck-mounted platforms at the high end but serves a far broader portfolio of customers and applications.
• Manitou Group: Global manufacturer of aerial work platforms, telehandlers, and forklifts. Overlaps with Techoil across aerial platforms and rental fleet customers but operates at vastly larger scale with established global dealer coverage and full product breadth.
• Haulotte Group: French global manufacturer of aerial work platforms (scissor lifts, boom lifts, telehandlers). Competes with Techoil in mobile elevating work platforms with particular strength in the European rental channel, though at significantly larger scale and product breadth.
• Rosenbauer International: Austrian global leader in firefighting vehicles and equipment. Directly comparable to Techoil's Serie V I, VTA, VP, and VM firefighting vehicle ranges, though Rosenbauer serves municipal fire services worldwide with full apparatus portfolios at much larger scale.
• Time Manufacturing (Versalift): Global aerial platform manufacturer producing truck-mounted, van-mounted, and bridge inspection units. Overlaps with Techoil's van-mounted HV12 and truck-mounted VT ranges, particularly in utility and telecom maintenance customers across North America and Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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