E.T.S. International S.r.l.

What E.T.S. International S.r.l. does

E.T.S. International S.r.l. is a privately held Italian distributor and technical service provider (S.r.l., VAT 06280850964) founded in 1997 and headquartered in Garbagnate Milanese, Lombardy, with approximately 10 employees. The company serves as the exclusive Italian channel for the dominant Western rotogravure, flexography, and embossing pre-press OEMs, including Hell Gravure Systems, Kaspar Walter, Daetwyler Graphics, Bauer, Ohio Gravure Technologies, Schepers, and Glunz & Jensen, alongside consumable brands PrimeBlade and Indimant. Through this multi-vendor stack, E.T.S. delivers turnkey pre-press lines for rotogravure (HelioKlischograph K5/K500, Cellaxy C500, SlimLine galvanic tanks, CFM cutting/polishing), flexography (PremiumSetter D2000 laser, Glunz & Jensen Flex-Pro/Flex-Line/Flex-Pose/Flex-In-One), and decorative/security printing (Cellaxy, Digilas, Heliolas), supported by the CYON production-management software platform.

The business operates three revenue streams: one-time equipment sales, pre- and post-sales technical services (needs analysis, custom design, installation, training, repair, scheduled maintenance), and recurring consumables and spare parts. Distribution is direct enterprise field sales, with the website (e-tecno.it), industry trade shows (Labelexpo Europe 2025, Print4All 2025), and email newsletter as the principal marketing channels, and direct phone/email contact as the bottom-of-funnel conversion mechanism. Geographic scope is restricted to Italy, and the company self-describes as the "undisputed leader" in the Italian rotogravure market. No parent company, subsidiaries, institutional investors, or funding rounds are disclosed, and the ownership remains with the founding team; revenue, headcount trajectory, and management team are not publicly disclosed.

Name

E.T.S. International S.r.l.

Legal name

ETS International s.r.l.

Website

https://e-tecno.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

E.T.S. International S.r.l. is an Italian distributor and technical service provider (est. 1997, ~10 employees) acting as the exclusive Italian channel for major rotogravure, flexography, and embossing pre-press OEMs, selling equipment, providing installation/training/maintenance, and supplying consumables to Italian packaging, decorative, and security printers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prepress Printing Equipment

NAICS

Support Activities for Printing (32312)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services (IMALAKAM)

Keywords

• Prepress printing equipment
• Rotogravure engraving systems
• Flexographic plate processing
• Electroplating cylinder equipment
• Printing consumables supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Garbagnate Milanese

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of specialized printing equipment including rotogravure engraving systems (HelioKlischograph, Cellaxy), flexography systems (PremiumSetter), galvanic equipment (SlimLine, CuMax), cutting/polishing machines, and supporting equipment. Equipment ranges from entry-level to fully automated production lines.
2. Technical Assistance: Pre and post-sales technical support including needs analysis, custom design, installation and testing, operator training, quality refinement, repair services, and scheduled maintenance contracts. Full 360-degree technical support.
3. Consumables and Spare Parts: Supply of consumption materials and replacement parts including doctor blades (PrimeBlade), diamond tools (Indimant), plates, chemicals for galvanic processes, and other consumables for printing cylinder production.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

E.T.S. International S.r.l. is an Italian distributor and technical service provider for prepress printing equipment used in rotogravure, flexography, and embossing. The company sells, installs, and services specialized equipment (electromechanical and laser engraving machines, electroplating systems, plate processors, cutting and polishing machines, production software) sourced from world-leading manufacturers, and supplies related consumables and spare parts. It also provides pre- and post-sales technical assistance, including needs analysis, custom design, operator training, repairs, and scheduled maintenance.

Product overview

E.T.S. International S.r.l. is a distributor and service provider for rotogravure, flexography, and embossing printing technologies, representing major brands including Hell Gravure Systems, Kaspar Walter, Daetwyler Graphics, Ohio Gravure Technologies, Schepers, Glunz & Jensen, PrimeBlade, and Indimant. The company offers rotogravure engraving systems (HelioKlischograph K500, K5 series, Cellaxy C500), electroplating and surface treatment equipment (SlimLine tanks, HelioChrome NEO, CuMax GII), flexography plate processing systems (PremiumSetter D2000, Flex-Pro, Flex-Line, Flex-Pose series), laser engraving technology (Cellaxy, Digilas, Heliolas), and production management software (Cyon). Services include technical support, installation, training, quality refinement, repair, and maintenance programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HelioKlischograph K500 rotogravure engraving system High-performance electromechanical engraving system for rotogravure cylinders with up to 24 kHz engraving speed, considered the fastest cylinder engraving machine available, featuring HD Gravure technology for highest quality engraving results. Sold to packaging converters and rotogravure printers.
• HelioKlischograph K5 (K5 Smart, K5 Auto) rotogravure engraving system Versatile cylinder engraving machine available in three configurations (Entry Level, Smart, Auto) for a wide range of rotogravure applications; K5 Smart can be integrated into fully automatic lines to become K5 Auto. Sold to rotogravure printing operations.
• Cellaxy C500 direct laser engraving machine Direct laser engraving system for rotogravure cylinders offering the highest qualitative level for rotogravure printing, also suitable for embossing and coating applications. Features dual 600W fiber lasers, making it the most productive direct laser in the printing industry. Sold to rotogravure, decorative, and security printers.
• PremiumSetter D2000 flexo direct laser engraving system Large-format laser system for direct laser engraving of elastomer printing forms used for dry offset, letterpress, flexo, and coating plates, available in three versions: D2000 PLATE, D2000 SLEEVE, D2000 HYBRID. Features 600W fiber lasers with 10-micron writing spot and up to 5080 dpi resolution, creating 3D relief up to 800 micrometers depth in a single operation. Sold to flexographic printers.
• Flex-Line automated flexo plate production system New integrated approach to automated flexo plate production with modular components integrating process system, plate washing, drying, and finishing with parking stacks. Sold to flexographic printers requiring automated plate production.
• Flex-Pro flexo plate processor Latest generation flexo plate processor from Glunz & Jensen, representing the highest expression of the manufacturer's technology in terms of quality and development speed for demanding flexographic work. Sold to flexographic printers.
• SlimLine / Pilot / EconoLine electroplating tanks Copper, chrome, degreasing, nickel, alkaline copper, and descaling electroplating tanks for rotogravure cylinders in various sizes for packaging, decorative, and publishing sectors. Integrable into fully automatic, semi-automatic, or manual production lines. Sold to rotogravure cylinder production operations.
• HelioChrome NEO ecological chrome plating system All-in-one highly integrated solution for ecological rotogravure cylinder chrome plating based on trivalent chromium(III), offering environmental sustainability, worker safety, and quality maintenance. Sold to rotogravure cylinder production operations.
• CuMax GII copper deposition system Innovative copper deposition system from Kaspar Walter where copper dissolution and mixing occurs externally to the copper plating tank type SlimLine, EconoLine, and Pilot. Sold to rotogravure cylinder production operations.
• CYON production management software Data-based software platform that digitizes the entire cylinder production and provides real-time process overview within galvanic cylinder production lines. Improves planning capacity, simplifies sequences, and supports complete monitoring. Sold to rotogravure cylinder production operations.
• CFM cutting and polishing machine High precision cutting machines for rotogravure cylinder surface processing from Daetwyler Graphics, available in various models from Economy to Performance Package versions. Sold to rotogravure cylinder production operations.
• Finishstar polishing machine Modular, reliable, efficient, and precise polishing machines from Daetwyler Graphics for rotogravure cylinder surface treatment, fully automatic and integrable into all Kaspar-Walter automatic lines. Sold to rotogravure cylinder production operations.
• Digilas laser engraving system Versatile and flexible laser equipment from Schepers meeting all particular requirements of customers worldwide in terms of performance and dimensions for rotogravure cylinder, decoration, and security printing preparation. Sold to rotogravure, decorative, and security printers.
• Heliolas laser engraving system Standard-sized direct and indirect laser equipment from Schepers with high qualitative performance, considered entry-level for direct or indirect cylinder engraving with one, two, or four beam technology. Sold to rotogravure printers.
• Flex-Pose and Flex-Pose LED UV exposure systems UV exposure systems with cooled lamp planes for maximum lamp efficiency and motorized exposure cover for safer use, plus an LED technology variant that significantly reduces energy consumption, work times, and environmental impact. Sold to flexographic printers.
• Pre- and post-sales technical assistance services Comprehensive pre- and post-sales technical support including needs analysis, custom solution design, installation and testing, operator training, quality refinement, repair services, and scheduled maintenance contracts covering rotogravure, flexography, and embossing equipment. Sold to Italian printing operations.
• Consumables and spare parts supply Supply of consumption materials and replacement parts including doctor blades from PrimeBlade, diamond tools from Indimant, plates, chemicals for galvanic processes, and other consumables for printing cylinder production. Sold to Italian printing operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• HD Gravure technology reduces engraving tolerances, simplifying color matching in printing and improving reproducibility
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Glunz & JensencoreTechnology or Integration · 16 September 2025Producer of innovative high-quality equipment for flexographic and offset plate production. Provides complete flexographic workflow including Flex-Pro, Flex-Line (modular automated plate production), Flex-Pose, Flex-Pose LED, Flex-Combi, and Flex-In-One machines. Also offers pre/post-sales assistance and full range of consumable products. Co-exhibited with E.T.S. at Labelexpo Europe 2025.
• Hell Gravure Systems (Heliograph Holding)coreTechnology or IntegrationFlagship technology partner providing electromechanical and laser direct engraving systems for rotogravure cylinder preparation. Products include HelioKlischograph K5/K500, Cellaxy laser engraving systems, PremiumSetter D2000, HD Gravure technology, Certified Engraving quality control, and AutoCon automation integration systems.
• Kaspar Walter (K.Walter)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner specializing in galvanic equipment for rotogravure cylinder production. Products include SlimLine, SlimLine/S, Pilot, EconoLine galvanic tanks for copper plating, chrome plating, degreasing, nickel plating, alkaline copper, and de-chroming. Also provides HelioChrome NEO trivalent chrome system, CuMax GII copper deposition system, Q-Trac inspection systems, CYON software platform, and laser finishing equipment.
• BauermajorTechnology or IntegrationEngineering partner providing transport and storage solutions for printing cylinders. With over 50 years of experience, Bauer develops, produces, and installs cylinder transport and storage systems for the printing industry that can be configured on-site for individual customer needs.
• Daetwyler GraphicsmajorTechnology or IntegrationPart of Heliograph Holding, Daetwyler specializes in precision cutting and polishing machines for rotogravure cylinders. Products include CFM (Cutting Finish Machine) in various models from Economy to Performance Package, and Finishstar modular polishing machines for automatic surface treatment.
• Ohio Gravure TechnologiesmajorTechnology or IntegrationSince 1978, Ohio has been pioneer in rotogravure engraving for packaging and decorative applications. Known for exclusive high-quality hybrid engraving systems and exceptionally robust Vision engraving heads for deep electromechanical engraving. Also develops layout software.
• SchepersmajorTechnology or IntegrationWorld market leader in laser machines for rotogravure cylinder, decoration, and security printing preparation. Develops high-tech customized machines based on customer requirements and applications. Products include Digilas (versatile flexible laser system) and Heliolas (standard-size high-performance direct/indirect laser equipment).
• PrimeBlade SwedenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer and supplier of doctor blades for flexo, rotogravure, offset, and coating applications. Uses high-quality Swedish steel and offers different series of blades with increasing performance. Patented NANO series particularly improves abrasion resistance and printing performance.
• IndimantminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHistorical manufacturer of diamond tools for electromechanical engraving including engraving points, feet, and scrapers used on Hell Gravure Systems and Ohio Gravure Technologies equipment. Very high precision manufacturing guarantees the quality required by the engraving process.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mark Andy: US-based manufacturer of flexographic label and packaging printing presses, including plate-making and pre-press solutions. Directly comparable to E.T.S.'s flexography franchise for narrow-web label converters across Europe.
• SOMA: Czech manufacturer of flexographic printing presses for flexible packaging, labels, and cartons. Comparable to E.T.S.'s flexo business given overlap in European converter customers and pre-press equipment demand.
• MPS (Mprint): Dutch manufacturer of flexographic label and packaging printing presses with strong service network across Europe. Comparable to E.T.S. in targeting European label converters with flexo pre-press and press solutions, though MPS is a press OEM rather than a distributor.
• Comexi Group: Spanish manufacturer of flexographic, rotogravure, and offset printing/converting machinery for flexible packaging. Directly comparable to E.T.S. as it sells rotogravure and flexo pre-press and press equipment into the same converter customer base across Southern Europe.
• Nilpeter: Danish manufacturer of flexographic label presses and plate-making equipment. Direct peer in the flexo plate-making and pre-press segment where E.T.S. competes via its Glunz & Jensen partnership, serving label converters in the same European market.

Broad incumbents

• Bobst Group: Swiss-listed broad packaging printing and converting equipment manufacturer with gravure, flexo, and digital solutions. Competes with E.T.S.'s principals (Hell, Kaspar Walter) at the press level and serves the same packaging converter customers, though as a much larger multi-line supplier.
• Durst Group: Italian-based (Brixen) printing equipment manufacturer specializing in digital inkjet, label, and ceramic decoration presses. A domestic Italian peer to E.T.S. serving overlapping packaging and label customers, though focused on digital rather than rotogravure/flexo pre-press.
• Koenig & Bauer: German printing press manufacturer with rotogravure, flexo, offset, and digital solutions, including the former KBA-Flexotecnica gravure business. Comparable to E.T.S. as a rotogravure/flexo equipment provider to packaging and label converters, though at significantly larger scale.
• Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H): German family-owned manufacturer of flexographic and gravure printing presses, extrusion, and converting equipment for flexible packaging. Directly overlaps with the customer base E.T.S. serves in Italy through its flexography and rotogravure principals.
• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen: World's largest printing equipment manufacturer with a portfolio spanning offset, digital, flexo, and label printing. A broad incumbent serving commercial and packaging printers with overlapping but much wider offerings than E.T.S.'s specialist pre-press focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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