MIB - Máquinas Industriais para Bordados

What MIB - Máquinas Industriais para Bordados does

MIB - Máquinas Industriais para Bordados, Lda. is a privately held Portuguese B2B industrial equipment distributor headquartered in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Braga, Portugal. Founded in 1993 by Luís Abreu, the company operates as the exclusive Portuguese representative of Barudan (Japanese industrial embroidery machines, 1-56 heads) and Coloreel (Swedish digital thread coloring technology), supplemented by distribution partnerships with Brother (direct-to-garment printers), Gbos (laser cutting machines), Schulze (pre-treatment and heat press equipment), Wilcom and Proel (embroidery design software), and consumable brands including KAI, Golden Eagle, Hoechstmass, Fiskars, and Durak. Its customers are industrial embroidery companies, textile manufacturers, and personalization/customization businesses operating in Portugal.

The product portfolio centers on Barudan embroidery machines ranging from single-head compact units to 56-head industrial systems, complemented by Coloreel's instant digital thread coloring system, Gbos galvanometric and plotter laser cutters, Schulze pre-treatment and press machines, Brother GTX Pro Bulk DTG printers, certified refurbished Barudan machines with a one-year warranty, Wilcom Embroidery Studio and Proel Millennium X software, and a consumables range distributed via the online store at loja.mib.pt. Technology integrations exist between the embroidery software (Wilcom, Proel) and the distributed embroidery hardware, while proprietary technical differentiation sits with MIB's OEM partners rather than with MIB itself.

Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales (new and refurbished), software licensing (including upgrade campaigns such as the Wilcom e4 upgrade offered at €1,099 plus VAT), recurring consumables sales through e-commerce, and technical services. The company runs an enterprise field sales motion supported by trade show presence (Modtissimo, Maquitex, Portugal Print, Texprocess, FESPA, C!Print), LinkedIn, an email newsletter, and its own website. In April 2022, MIB outsourced Barudan technical services to Lasembor, Lda., signaling a tighter focus on distribution. The company holds ISO 9000:2000 certification (since 2006), operates with approximately 12 employees, and has no disclosed external funding.

Name

MIB - Máquinas Industriais para Bordados

Legal name

MIB - Máquinas Industriais para Bordados, Lda.

Website

https://mib.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MIB is a Portuguese B2B distributor of industrial embroidery, laser cutting, and digital printing equipment, serving as the exclusive Portugal representative for Barudan since 1993 and Coloreel since 2019, with complementary consumables, software, and technical service offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Embroidery Machinery

akta.pro primary industry

Sewing Machine & Serger Retail (CRALADAD)

Keywords

• Industrial embroidery machines
• Embroidery design software
• Laser cutting equipment
• Textile digital printing
• Embroidery consumables

Headquarters

HQ city

Vila Nova de Famalicão

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Industrial Equipment Sales: Sale of new Barudan embroidery machines, laser cutting machines, digital printing machines, and other industrial textile equipment. Machines range from single-head compact units to 56-head industrial machines.
2. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of refurbished Barudan used machines with 1-year warranty and original parts. Technical team provides complete review before resale.
3. Consumables: Sale of consumables including scissors (KAI, Golden Eagle), markers (Frixion), measuring tapes (Hoechstmass), thread, and other textile industry consumables through online store.
4. Technical Services and After-Sales Support: Post-sale technical assistance, Barudan machine reviews, Brother textile printing machine reviews, training on all machines and software sold. Services include spare parts and maintenance.
5. Software Licensing: Sale and distribution of embroidery design software including Wilcom Embroidery Studio and Proel Millennium X.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MIB is the exclusive Portuguese distributor of industrial embroidery machines (Barudan 1-56 heads), Coloreel digital thread coloring systems, Gbos laser cutting machines, Brother direct-to-garment digital printers, and Schulze pre-treatment and press equipment. The company also distributes embroidery design software (Wilcom, Proel), sells certified used Barudan machines, and offers textile industry consumables (scissors, markers, measuring tapes) through its online store, complemented by technical services and operator training.

Product overview

MIB distributes industrial embroidery and textile machinery as an exclusive Portugal representative for Barudan and Coloreel. The core portfolio includes Barudan embroidery machines (1-56 heads across single-head, compact bridge, multi-head, combined, and special categories), Coloreel digital thread coloring systems, Gbos laser cutting machines (galvanometric and plotter types), and Schulze/Transmatic pre-treatment and press equipment. Complementary offerings include certified used Barudan machines, Wilcom and Proel embroidery software, technical services (maintenance, training), and an online consumables store. The company also resells Brother digital printing equipment and represents various consumable brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Barudan Embroidery Machines

Quantifiable outcome

• Complete technical review with 1-year warranty on used equipment

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Lasembor, LdaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 15 April 2022Partnership established from April 15, 2022, for technical services related to Barudan embroidery machines. Lasembor handles technical support (Filipe Reis 966 655 712, Nuno Barros 966 655 709, phone 252 310 573).
• ColoreelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Exclusive agent of Coloreel in Portugal since 2019. Coloreel is a Swedish brand that developed instant digital thread coloring technology for embroidery machines. First presented in Portugal at Portugal Print 2019 exclusively at MIB's stand. Coloreel has won multiple innovation and sustainability awards.
• BrothercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016Partnership started in 2016 for commercialization of direct digital printing machines. MIB participates in Brother's exhibition stands at FESPA and C!Print events. Also distributes Brother GTX Pro Bulk digital printers.
• KAIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2015Distribution of KAI scissors and cutting tools as part of expanded consumables range since 2015.
• Golden EagleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2015Distribution of Golden Eagle scissors as part of expanded consumables range since 2015.
• HoechstmassminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2015Distribution of Hoechstmass measuring tapes as part of consumables range since 2015.
• All American SupplyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2008Partnership started in 2008 for digital printing machine distribution.
• BarudancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representative of Barudan in Portugal since 1993. Barudan is a Japanese brand, world leader in industrial embroidery machines. MIB distributes Barudan machines from 1 to 56 heads, including single-head, compact bridges, multi-head, combined, and special machines.
• WilcomcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for Wilcom embroidery design software including Embroidery Studio 2026. Provides designing, decorating, editing, and lettering capabilities for embroidery production.
• SchulzeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of Schulze pre-treatment machines (PRETREATmaker BASIC, PRETREATmaker 5) and press machines (BLUE SWING PRESS, AIR DUO PRESS) for textile processing.
• GbosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of Gbos laser cutting machines including galvanometric lasers (XXP3-180, XXP5-600-2D, XXP4, XXP3S-180, XXP3-320, XXXP3-180) and plotter lasers (GHM1260, GN1080CCD) for textile, footwear, acrylic and other materials.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Ricoma: Embroidery machine manufacturer focused on small-to-mid-volume industrial and shop users, overlapping with the lower end of Barudan's range. Targets personalization shops and small apparel decorators similar to MIB's customer base.

Direct peers

• Melco Embroidery Systems: US-based manufacturer of commercial embroidery machines and digitizing software, competing with both the Barudan hardware and Wilcom/Proel software lines that MIB distributes.
• Barudan: Japanese industrial embroidery machine manufacturer and MIB's exclusive Portuguese partner since 1993. Barudan sells globally both direct and via other distributors, so it overlaps directly with MIB's product offering and channel role in adjacent markets.
• ZSK Stickmaschinen: German manufacturer of industrial embroidery machines with extensive head counts and special-application machines. Competes with the Barudan line MIB carries and addresses the same industrial embroidery customer base in Europe.
• Tajima Industries: Japan-based global leader in industrial embroidery machines, competing head-to-head with Barudan in the same product category MIB distributes. Highly comparable as a manufacturer of multi-head embroidery equipment sold to apparel and promotional-product converters.
• Coloreel: Swedish developer of instant digital embroidery thread-coloring technology, exclusively represented by MIB in Portugal since 2019. Sells direct and via other distributors in other geographies, overlapping with MIB's role and customer set.
• HappyJapan: Japanese manufacturer of industrial embroidery machines (single- and multi-head) comparable in product category to Barudan. Targets the same industrial embroidery and personalization end-markets as MIB's customers.
• SWF (Suns International): South Korean embroidery machine manufacturer producing multi-head and specialized embroidery machines comparable to Barudan's portfolio. Competes for the same downstream embroidery-shop customers MIB serves in Iberia.

Broad incumbents

• Juki Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of industrial sewing and embroidery equipment serving apparel manufacturers globally. Adjacent to Barudan/embroidery machines MIB carries and targets similar industrial textile customers.
• Brother Industries: Large Japanese manufacturer of digital printing, direct-to-garment, and industrial sewing equipment. MIB has been a Brother partner since 2016, and Brother's GTX Pro Bulk and related printing machines overlap with the digital printing portion of MIB's portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mib-pt

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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