MALÁČ s.r.o.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersBrno, Czechia
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
MALÁČ s.r.o. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MALÁČ s.r.o.
- Legal name
- MALÁČ s.r.o.
- Website
- https://malac.cz
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
MALÁČ s.r.o. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Professional Gastronomy Equipment Distribution
- NAICS
- Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385), Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42344)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Food Preparation Equipment & Smallwares Wholesale (AFAIALAK)
Keywords
Where MALÁČ s.r.o. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Brno
- HQ country
- Czechia
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
MALÁČ s.r.o. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: The company generates revenue through the sale of professional gastro equipment including ice cream machines, confectionery equipment, pizza ovens, combi ovens, refrigeration units, and chocolate making equipment. They operate as an authorized distributor for multiple Italian manufacturers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Ice cream seminar pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
MALÁČ s.r.o. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MALÁČ s.r.o. is a specialized Czech distributor and integrator of professional gastronomy equipment, importing and reselling European brands (Telme, Smach, FBM, Silko, Retigo service, Gemm, Domino, etc.) to confectioneries, pizzerias, restaurants, hotels, bakeries, and chocolate producers. The portfolio covers ice cream machines (soft-serve and scoop), combi ovens, pizza ovens, refrigeration, display cases, dough and chocolate processing equipment, dishwashers, and accessories, sold through the malac.cz e-commerce site and a Brno showroom with installation, service, and operator training.
Product overview
MALÁČ s.r.o. is a medium-sized Czech family business founded in 1999, operating as a specialized distributor and integrator of professional gastronomy, confectionery, pizzeria, and bakery equipment. The company does not manufacture its own branded products; instead, it curates and resells equipment from Italian, German, Czech, and other European manufacturers. The portfolio is organized into four main segments: (1) Confectionery equipment (cukrárny) — ice cream machines (soft-serve from Smach; scoop/gelato from Telme's Pratica, Ecogel, and Gelshow counter-top units), ice cream display cases (ALBA, NEXT, Scacco, Ice King, Dolce ICE, Elektra, Strike), pastry display cases (JUKA Dolce), cream cookers and pasteurizers (Evopasto, Ecomix T, Cremagel, Termocrema), and whipped cream makers; (2) Restaurant and large kitchen equipment (restaurace a velkokuchyně) — Retigo Vision 2.0 combi ovens, multifunctional Ribot machines, BORA catering tables with integrated induction, ATA dishwashers, vacuum sealers, shock freezers (BCB, BCM series), Basta Extreme pressure pans (Silko), Evero holding cabinets (Unox), refrigerated boxes, wine cellars, vegetable peelers, and stainless steel furniture; (3) Pizzeria equipment — dough mixers, electric and masonry pizza ovens (MORA), dough sheeters, pizza preparation tables (Gemm PC and MPS series with granite tops), saladettes, chilled topping units (MIE/MIEP), proofing cabinets, infrared lamps, and pizza accessories; (4) Bakery equipment (pekarny.malac.cz subdomain) — Rondo/Burgdorf mixers, Domino MAMA sourdough fermenters, Hoba slicing and packaging lines, and baking sheets; and (5) Chocolate production — FBM Bean to Bar production lines, cocoa bean melangers (S11, S20/S25), tempering machines, coating/dipping equipment, hot chocolate makers, and Variofill filling/dosing machines. The company also offers ice cream seminars, gelato academy training, and authorized service for Retigo combi ovens and major ice cream machine brands across the Czech and Slovak Republics.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Soft-serve ice cream machine (Smach EFE 4000 Mix Combi) Three-tap combined soft-serve ice cream machine with gear pump (30–85% overrun) and a whipped cream injector for fruit pieces, producing up to 500 servings per hour with a dual-circuit freezing system — sold to confectioneries, ice cream parlours, and gelaterias.
- Gelshow counter-top scoop ice cream maker and display Combined scoop ice cream maker and display case with vertically stored freezing cylinders — produces ice cream directly in front of customers and keeps it at serving temperature, eliminating the need for a separate display case or shock freezer; Gelshow 6 (3×2 L) and Gelshow 8 (3×4 L) variants for confectioneries.
- Telme Ribot T series multifunctional confectionery machine Multifunctional confectionery machine spanning -15 to +110 °C, capable of producing puff pastry, confectionery creams, egg liqueur, ganache, jams, syrups, pasteurizing ice cream bases, making artisan ice cream, and nut pastes; available in 10 L, 18 L, 30 L, and 60 L capacities with touch-screen display and 100+ programs.
- Retigo Vision 2.0 combi ovens (Blue Vision and Orange Vision) Combi oven series distributed and serviced in the Czech and Slovak Republics, in Blue Vision and Orange Vision variants, covering small to large gastronomy operations, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and catering kitchens.
- Basta Extreme 20 multifunctional pressure fryer (Silko) Electric multifunctional pressure fryer capable of frying, baking, grilling, deep frying, slow cooking, probe-temperature cooking, and light vegetable steaming for professional kitchens and restaurants.
- JUKA Dolce ventilated pastry display case Ventilated pastry display case with built-in condensing unit, double glass, automatic condensate defrosting, tiltable front glass and sliding rear doors, digital control, RAL color options, 1.1 kW, 2.2 m² display area, +2/+6 °C working temperature, 1360×975×1400 mm — for confectioneries and pastry shops.
- Gemm refrigerated pizza preparation tables (PC and MPS series) Refrigerated pizza preparation tables with granite tops (PC 150, PC 200c, PC 270, MPS 900, MPS 1365, MPS 1370) and additional Smart/1CF variants, available with integrated saladettes, chilled topping units, doors, drawers, or neutral zones — for pizzerias and pizza restaurants.
- NEXT modular ice cream display cases (Frigomeccanica) Modular ice cream display cases designed by Roberto Garbugli with plexiglass frame construction, double tempered front glass with electronic tilting, hermetic compressor with dynamic cooling at -14 to -18 °C; connectable with NEXT pastry, praline, and neutral modules. H120 or H140 heights, 1/1.5/2 m lengths, 7–16 pans of 360×165 mm.
- Melangers (stone grinders) for chocolate — S11 and S20/S25 Stone melangers with two granite wheels rotating around their axis and positioned perpendicular to a third granite wheel — for artisan chocolate production from cocoa beans, nut pastes, peanut butter, tahini, and spice grinding. S11 (8 L, 2 kW) for semi-professional; S20/S25 (17 L, 2.5 kW) for professional production, with optional speed control.
- FBM Bean-to-Bar chocolate production lines Complete Bean-to-Bar chocolate production lines from FBM including Cracker/Winnover (bean husking), Pregrinder (80/100 micron pre-grinding), Rumbo and Rumbo Kid (20/25 micron mixing), Kleego (quick conching and tempering), Clima vertical cooling tunnel, and tempering machines Compatata, Proxima, Unica, Maestria, and Jumbo — for artisan chocolate makers.
- Authorized after-sales service (warranty and post-warranty) Authorized service contracts covering Retigo combi ovens, holding ovens, and regenerators across the Czech and Slovak Republics, plus service for GBG, SPM, CAB, and Ugolini slush machine brands — provided via hotline and on-site interventions.
- Ice cream production seminars and ice cream academy training Paid training programmes at the Brno showroom covering artisanal ice cream production, gelato-making techniques, equipment operation, and recipe development — priced at 4,990 CZK per person (without VAT) for ice cream seminars.
Companies that use MALÁČ s.r.o.
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
MALÁČ s.r.o. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
MALÁČ s.r.o. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Telme S.p.A.coreTelme S.p.A. is a traditional Italian manufacturer of ice cream machines (batch freezers), whipped cream makers, cream cookers, and multifunctional Ribot machines. MALÁČ s.r.o. is the authorized Czech distributor for Telme products, including the Ribot multifunctional confectionery machines, Ecogel T series, and Ecomix T pasteurizers.
- SmachcoreSmach is an Italian manufacturer of high-quality soft-serve ice cream machines. MALÁČ s.r.o. distributes Smach products including the EFE series (EFE 4000 Mix Combi with fruit pieces capability), the I-ON series with touchscreen display, and Twister Ice machines for American-style spiral ice cream.
- FBM (FBM Srl)coreFBM is an Italian specialist in tempering machines and complete Bean to Bar chocolate production equipment. They manufacture machines including Kleego, Rumbo, Winnover, and Pregrinder for artisanal chocolate making. MALÁČ s.r.o. is the authorized Czech distributor.
- RetigominorRetigo is a leading Czech manufacturer of combi ovens. MALÁČ s.r.o. provides authorized service for Retigo combi ovens, holding ovens, and regenerators not only in the South Moravian region but throughout the Czech and Slovak Republics.
- GEMM s.r.l.minorGEMM s.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer of refrigeration equipment for professional foodservice operations, including pizza preparation tables, saladettes, blast chillers, and custom wine coolers. Founded in 1999 near Treviso, they produce over 80 product types exported worldwide.
- Domino srlminorDomino is an Italian manufacturer of artisan bakery equipment, particularly known for proving chambers (kvasomaty) and dough processing machines. They were selected to exhibit at EXPO 2016, demonstrating their quality. MALÁČ s.r.o. represents Domino for the Czech market.
- SevelminorSevel produces ice cream and pastry display cases, chocolate and praline display cases, with beautiful designs and high functionality. They offer pastel color options for coordinated confectionery aesthetics.
- FrigomeccanicaminorItalian manufacturer of NEXT modular ice cream display cases designed by Robert Garbugli, featuring plexiglass frame construction and maximum results in minimal space.
- ATA srlminorATA is a worldwide-known manufacturer of dishwashing machines and cooking equipment. They offer optimization through digital displays with touchscreens for dose settings, maintenance frequency, wash cycle lengths, and cold rinse options.
- MacPan srlminorItalian specialist for artisan bakery equipment, offering machinery for artisan bread and pastry production.
- Silko srlminorItalian company specializing in complete custom professional kitchens since 1980, located in Belluno. Part of the ALI Group since 2000. Offers multifunctional pans, custom cooking technology, and turnkey gastronomic projects.
- Berto's srlminorLeading European manufacturer of cooking technology and refrigeration for kitchens, including monobloc kitchens for Michelin-starred restaurants, combi ovens, and multifunctional blast chillers.
- CIME srlminorItalian specialist in professional lever coffee machines, offering the new CO-X model with adjustable extraction pressures and updated CO-05 design.
- GBG srlminorLeading manufacturer of slush ice machines, with MALÁČ s.r.o. providing service for GBG, SPM, CAB, and Ugolini slush machine brands.
- Rondo BurgdorfminorTop supplier of dough processing and pastry line equipment, known for high-quality results year after year. Introduced a new complete line for stick production at IBA Munich 2018.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
MALÁČ s.r.o. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Middleby Corporation: Large US-listed foodservice equipment conglomerate (owner of Taylor, Blodgett, TurboChef and others) that competes with MALÁČ's curated portfolio across combi ovens, refrigeration, ice cream and cooking equipment, but at vastly greater scale and breadth.
- Ali Group: Italian foodservice equipment conglomerate that owns multiple brands MALÁČ distributes (including Silko), competing with MALÁČ in the broader European professional kitchen equipment category with a much larger portfolio and global distribution network.
- Carpigiani: Italian heritage manufacturer of gelato and ice cream machines (batch freezers, soft-serve, pasteurizers) competing directly in the same product category as MALÁČ's Telme and Smach offerings, but operating globally as an established brand with broader portfolio and direct salesforce.
- BORA: German premium kitchen ventilation and cooktop extractor manufacturer whose integrated BORA catering tables MALÁČ distributes; competes in the high-end professional kitchen space with a strong consumer-adjacent brand.
- Electrolux Professional: Swedish-listed professional kitchen equipment manufacturer covering cooking, refrigeration, dishwashing and food preparation that competes broadly with the full MALÁČ gastro portfolio, with established pan-European distribution and direct key account relationships.
- Taylor Company: US-based ice cream, frozen beverage and griddle equipment manufacturer (Middleby subsidiary) that competes with MALÁČ's Smach and Telme soft-serve and batch freezer offerings, particularly in chain and high-volume accounts.
- Hoshizaki: Japanese manufacturer of commercial refrigeration and ice machines with a strong European foodservice footprint, overlapping with MALÁČ's refrigeration, ice cream display and ice equipment categories at a global scale.
- Rational AG: German market leader in combi ovens (SCC and iCombi series) that competes head-to-head with the Retigo and combi oven lines MALÁČ distributes, but as a global premium brand with its own direct sales channels in major European markets.
Regional players
- Retigo: Czech combi oven manufacturer whose products MALÁČ services across Czech and Slovak Republics; competes in the same combi oven category from a manufacturer (rather than distributor) position with direct sales and its own service network.
Emerging players
- SPM Drink Systems: Italian slush, granita and frozen beverage equipment manufacturer whose products MALÁČ services in Czech Republic, overlapping with MALÁČ's GBG and Ugolini slush machine offerings as a focused specialist OEM.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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MALÁČ s.r.o. leadership team
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Profiles3 records
MALÁČ s.r.o. funding detail
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MALÁČ s.r.o. M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about MALÁČ s.r.o.
What does MALÁČ s.r.o. do?
MALÁČ s.r.o. is a specialized Czech distributor and integrator of professional gastronomy equipment, importing and reselling European brands (Telme, Smach, FBM, Silko, Retigo service, Gemm, Domino, etc.) to confectioneries, pizzerias, restaurants, hotels, bakeries, and chocolate producers. The portfolio covers ice cream machines (soft-serve and scoop), combi ovens, pizza ovens, refrigeration, display cases, dough and chocolate processing equipment, dishwashers, and accessories, sold through the malac.cz e-commerce site and a Brno showroom with installation, service, and operator training.
Is MALÁČ s.r.o. a public or private company?
MALÁČ s.r.o. is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was MALÁČ s.r.o. founded?
MALÁČ s.r.o. was founded in 1999. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is MALÁČ s.r.o. based?
MALÁČ s.r.o. is headquartered in Brno, Czechia, in the Europe region.
How does MALÁČ s.r.o. make money?
One revenue line is on record: equipment Sales.
Who are MALÁČ s.r.o.'s main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Middleby Corporation, Ali Group, Carpigiani, BORA, Electrolux Professional, Taylor Company, Hoshizaki and Rational AG. Retigo is listed as a regional player. SPM Drink Systems is listed as an emerging player.
Does MALÁČ s.r.o. have an API?
No public API is recorded for MALÁČ s.r.o..
What industry is MALÁČ s.r.o. in?
MALÁČ s.r.o.'s product category is Professional Gastronomy Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAIALAK, Food Preparation Equipment & Smallwares Wholesale. Its NAICS code is 42385 and its SIC code is 5040.