Agromelca S.L.

What Agromelca S.L. does

Agromelca S.L. is a privately-held Spanish manufacturer (Sociedad Limitada) of mechanized harvesting equipment for tree crops, headquartered in Calaceite, Teruel. The company designs and produces vibration-based harvesting systems that attach to standard tractors to mechanically dislodge and collect almonds, olives, pistachios, and walnuts, addressing acute labor shortages and high manual harvesting costs in Mediterranean and arid-climate agriculture. End customers are agricultural producers — primarily almond, olive, and nut farmers — operating across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.

The product portfolio is organized into three platform categories: front-mounted collectors (TRV, VMS, and VM series featuring the proprietary Turbo Vibration system), rear-mounted collectors (VTS suspended, VT Classic, VTL lateral, and VT00-XT10), and ground-level collectors (HDR, Omega 85, and Twister). Core technical differentiators include the TRV turbo vibration system delivering standard plus turbo pulses in each direction, lightweight tubular aluminum platforms that reduce weight and wear on host vehicles versus conventional iron platforms, and configurable three-axis head technology (3-point closing, Z10 parallel, and Z20 parallel) adaptable to different tree geometries. In February 2024, the company launched the VTR towed collection equipment at the FIMA International Agricultural Machinery Fair in Zaragoza.

Agromelca sells through a hybrid go-to-market combining an international network of over 50 authorized distributors across more than 25 countries with direct website sales supported by an online product configurator (configurador.agromelca.com) and a financial calculator offering multi-season installment financing up to 55 months, capped at 70% of retail price with a 4,500 EUR minimum. A wholly-owned Brazilian subsidiary, AGROMELCA MAQUINAS AGRICOLAS DO BRASIL LTDA, supports South American market presence. The multilingual website (7 languages) and trade show participation serve as primary demand-generation channels, while a second-hand equipment marketplace provides used inventory liquidity. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Name

Agromelca S.L.

Legal name

AGROMELCA SL

Website

https://agromelca.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Agromelca S.L. is a Spanish manufacturer of mechanized vibration-based harvesting equipment for almonds, olives, and nuts, serving independent agricultural producers worldwide through 50+ international distributors and a wholly-owned Brazilian subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Harvesting Machinery

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Farm Material Handling & Attachments (Loaders/Implements) (IMAHACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Farm Machinery Parts, Service & Maintenance Equipment (Spare Parts, Diagnostics, Workshop Tools) (AFAAAAAH)

Keywords

• Agricultural harvesting equipment
• Almond harvesting machinery
• Olive harvesting equipment
• Tree nut collectors
• Vibration harvesting technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Calaceite

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Equipment Sales: Sale of harvesting equipment for almonds, olives, and nuts including front collectors (TRV, VMS, VM models), rear collectors (VTS, VTL, VT Classic), and ground collectors. Equipment is sold through distributors and directly, with optional financing available.
2. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of second-hand and pre-owned harvesting equipment through dedicated section of website, offering previously owned but operational equipment from leading brands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Agromelca S.L. designs, manufactures, and sells tractor-mounted mechanical harvesting equipment for almonds, olives, and tree nuts. Its portfolio includes front-mounted collectors with Turbo Vibration (TRV), suspended and lateral rear collectors, ground-level sweepers, and the new VTR towed collector, plus online configurator and financing tools to support purchase.

Product overview

Agromelca S.L. is a Spanish manufacturer of mechanized harvesting equipment for almonds, olives, and nuts (dried fruits). The product portfolio consists of three main collector categories: front collectors (TRV, VMS, VM with Turbo Vibration), rear collectors (VTS suspended, VT Classic, VTL lateral, VT00-XT10), and ground/soil collectors (HDR, Omega 85, Twister). The product line includes various platform options (aluminum tubular platforms in different sizes), attachment heads (3-point closing, Z10 parallel, Z20 parallel), and accessories (augers, peelers, filling sensors). The company also provides complementary services including an online product configurator, financial calculator for financing options, and a second-hand equipment marketplace. All products are designed for agricultural harvesting operations with compatibility for different tractor sizes and plantation configurations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TRV Front Collectors (VM-XT10 TRV) Front-mounted tractor harvesting equipment with proprietary TRV (Turbo Vibration) system featuring one vibration per direction plus one turbo vibration per direction. Equipped with a tubular aluminum platform (simple or mixed with 2 augers + 2 peelers + 2 tank filling sensors), quick discharge through lower gate, and three head options (3-point closing, Z10 parallel, Z20 parallel). Designed for almond, olive, and tree nut farmers needing high-performance mechanical harvesting.
• VMS Front Collectors Front-mounted collection equipment with tubular iron platform offering 500-700 kg fruit storage capacity, two augers to prevent fruit accumulation and ensure homogeneous distribution, and hydraulic gate discharge. VMS1 includes two peelers and side augers with hydraulic speed regulation; VMS2 excludes peelers and side augers. Targeted at almond and nut farmers seeking robust front-mounted harvesting.
• VTS Suspended Rear Collectors Suspended rear-mounted vibration harvester with tubular iron platform, 500-700 kg fruit storage, dual augers for homogeneous fruit distribution, and discharge through a channeling tube to the front of the platform. Available in VTS-1 and VTS-2 versions for almond, olive, and nut farmers needing rear-mounted collection on existing tractor setups.
• VT Classic Rear Collectors Rear-mounted vibrating collectors for almonds, olives, and nuts that use standard vibration technology without an integrated collection platform, providing shaking functionality that can be paired with separate catching or ground equipment.
• VTL Lateral Rear Collectors Lateral rear-mounted collectors without a built-in collection platform, designed for all tree types, with support tires for maneuvers and circulation, installable on small tractors, and able to work at reduced height in narrow plantation frames and hard-to-access areas.
• VT00-XT10 Rear Collectors Lightweight rear collector with an aluminum tubular platform of approximately 350 kg capacity, a 2.5m vertical lifting system for discharge, and support tires for stabilization. Platform available in simple or mixed versions with 2 augers + 2 peelers. Available with 3-point closing head or Z10 parallel head for almond, olive, and nut harvesting on smaller tractors.
• HDR Ground Collectors Ground-level harvesting equipment that sweeps and collects almonds, olives, and nuts from the soil after the trees have been shaken, completing the mechanical harvesting cycle.
• Omega 85 Ground Collectors Ground-level harvesting equipment for collecting almonds, olives, and nuts from the soil, used as part of mechanized harvesting operations to recover fruit that has dropped after shaking.
• Twister Ground Collectors Ground-level harvesting equipment with an integrated screener/sieve system for collecting almonds, olives, and nuts from the soil, separating debris during the collection pass.
• VTR Towed Collection Equipment New towed (remolcado) collection equipment for almonds, olives, and nuts, featuring an innovative design for the harvesting sector and launched at FIMA 2024 in Zaragoza as a complement to Agromelca's mounted front and rear collectors.
• Used / Second-Hand Harvesting Equipment Pre-owned and reconditioned harvesting equipment offered through a dedicated section of the Agromelca website, including Pellenc, Melca, and Solano Horizonte used collectors, targeting price-sensitive buyers or those seeking specific brand compatibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fruit storage capacity 500-700 kg depending on model (VMS/VTS series)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nalçabasmaz Tarim Ürünleri San. Tic. Ltd. Sti.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTurkish distributor for Agromelca harvesting equipment, based in Antakya. Has been distributing Agromelca collection equipment from Antakya for a long time. Visited Agromelca factory in Calaceite to strengthen partnership.
• AGROMELCA MAQUINAS AGRICOLAS DO BRASIL LTDAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrazilian subsidiary and distributor of Agromelca equipment, located in Arroio do Meio, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil. Contact through [email protected]
• ETS BANC ET FILSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench distributor based in Plats, France, serving the French agricultural market.
• GARTON TRACTOR INC.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-location US distributor with 8 locations in California (Fairfield, Merced, Modesto, Newman, Santa Rosa, Stockton, Tulare, Turlock, Ukiah) serving the California agricultural market.
• MANUEL FIALHO LDAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPortuguese distributor located in Évora, Portugal, operating from PITE (Parque Industrial e Tecnológico de Évora).
• PETROS PETROPOULOS S.A.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGreek distributor based in Athens, Greece, serving the southeastern European market.
• AGROEQUIPOS S.P.A.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChilean distributor based in Paine, Chile, serving the South American market.
• 16 IRMAOS MAQUINAS E EQUIPAMENTOS LDAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPortuguese distributor based in Coronado, Portugal.
• LDT AgroMotorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeorgian distributor based in Tbilisi, Georgia.
• PELLENC MAROCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMoroccan distributor for Pellenc and Agromelca equipment based in Meknès, Morocco.
• GUANGZHOU SUPENG CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChinese distributor based in Guangzhou, China.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AGCO Corporation (Fendt, Massey Ferguson): AGCO's tractor brands (Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Valtra) are commonly used as the host vehicles for Agromelca's harvesting equipment. It is a broad incumbent in agricultural machinery with adjacent harvesting offerings.
• Deere & Company (John Deere): John Deere is a global agricultural machinery giant whose tractors and equipment are used alongside Agromelca's implements. It is a broad incumbent in the agricultural machinery category rather than a direct nut harvesting specialist.
• CNH Industrial (New Holland / Case IH): CNH Industrial owns tractor brands (New Holland, Case IH) that Agromelca's implements are designed to attach to. While it does not focus on dedicated nut harvesting, it is a broad incumbent in agricultural machinery with the ability to expand into specialty harvesting.

Direct peers

• Pellenc SA: Pellenc is a French manufacturer of specialized agricultural equipment for vineyards, orchards, and olive/nut harvesting. It directly overlaps with Agromelca's vibratory harvesting equipment and is also referenced as a partner in Morocco, making it the most direct comparable.
• Weiss McNair: Weiss McNair is a US-based manufacturer of nut harvesting equipment for almonds, walnuts, and pistachios, including sweepers and pickup machines. Direct overlap with Agromelca's tree nut harvesting product line.
• Flory Industries: Flory Industries is a US manufacturer of almond and pistachio harvesting equipment, including shaker-sweepers and pickup machines. It is a direct comparable in the California almond harvesting market where Agromelca is also present.
• Jackrabbit (by Exact Corp): Exact Corp builds the Jackrabbit nut harvester used for almonds and walnuts in California. Direct competitor in the mechanized tree nut harvesting equipment category.
• Solano Horizonte: Solano Horizonte is a Spanish manufacturer of agricultural harvesting and post-harvest equipment for nuts, olives, and fruits. It is mentioned as a brand carried in Agromelca's second-hand marketplace and competes in the same Iberian market.
• FACMA S.r.l. FACMA is an Italian manufacturer of mechanized almond, hazelnut, pistachio, and olive harvesting equipment, including vibratory shakers and sweepers. It is a direct competitor in the European tree nut harvesting equipment category.
• Monchiero (Costruzioni Monchiero): Monchiero is an Italian manufacturer of nut harvesting machinery, including almond and hazelnut equipment. It competes in the same European agricultural harvesting equipment space as Agromelca.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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