Tecnogas S.a.s.

What Tecnogas S.a.s. does

Tecnogas S.a.s. di Piccioli Mario is a family-owned industrial welding equipment distributor and service provider headquartered in Paitone, Brescia, Italy. Founded around 1986 (the company is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026) and led by sole director Mario Piccioli, the company distributes welding machines, torches, plasma cutting systems, and technical gases from leading international brands including Voestalpine Böhler Welding, INE, Trafimet, Selco, Harris, and Metabo. It serves industrial welding and metalworking customers across the Lombardy region through a catalog of more than 30,000 products and a field-sales go-to-market model with on-site mobile workshop support.

The company's service portfolio complements its equipment distribution business and includes multi-tier equipment rental programs (operational rental 24–60 months with purchase option, short-term rental 1–6 months, and worry-free all-inclusive rental over 36 months with scheduled maintenance, calibration, ISO 1090 certification, and 24-hour replacement machine guarantees), technical assistance via two mobile workshops and an internal laboratory, certified welding training in partnership with the Istituto Italiano della Saldatura (ISS) covering MIG/MAG, TIG, and International Welder diploma programs, and custom torch manufacturing through its Tecnofil subsidiary. Tecnogas has maintained UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 certification (Cert. n. 638) continuously since 2002, with the most recent renewal issued for 2026 by the ISS, underscoring its quality management discipline.

Revenue is generated across five streams: equipment sales (one-time), equipment rental (recurring subscription), technical assistance (professional services), welding training (professional services), and technical gases supply. Tecnogas employs roughly 12–26 staff depending on source (firmographic count of 12 vs. website-cited 20 professionals plus 6 specialized service technicians) and operates exclusively in the Italian domestic market with no disclosed external investment, M&A activity, or PE/VC involvement. The business model is fundamentally regional and relationship-driven, with no evidence of AI/ML integration, digital platform monetization, or geographic expansion plans.

Name

Tecnogas S.a.s.

Legal name

TECNOGAS S.A.S. DI PICCIOLI MARIO

Website

https://tecnofilgas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tecnogas S.a.s. is a family-owned Brescia, Italy-based distributor of industrial welding equipment, technical gases, and certified welding services, supplying premium brands like Böhler, INE, and Trafimet to regional metalworking and industrial welding customers since 1986.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Welding Equipment Distribution and Services

NAICS

Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing (333992)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Welding, Joining & Soldering Equipment (Arc, Resistance, Friction, Brazing) (IMAHADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Welding, Fabrication & Field Machining Services (On-site) (IMAIACAD), Welding & Cutting Gases (IMAEACAH), Metallurgy, Welding Processes & Materials Science for Welders (EDAOADAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial welding equipment
• Welding machines distribution
• Welding technical assistance
• Welding training services
• Welding equipment rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Paitone

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of welding machines, plasma cutting equipment, torches, electrodes, wires, and accessories from major brands including INE, Böhler, Trafimet, Voestalpine, Selco
2. Equipment Rental: Three rental formulas: operational rental (24-60 months) with purchase option, short-term rental (1-6 months) for peak workloads, and worry-free rental (36 months) including maintenance, calibration, technical support and replacement machine
3. Technical Assistance: Technical assistance service with mobile workshops for on-site support, courtesy machine replacement for purchased equipment, repair services including for non-purchased equipment, and technical support for welding procedures
4. Training Courses: Welding training courses organized in collaboration with Istituto Italiano della Saldatura for MIG, MAG and TIG certifications and International Welder diploma
5. Technical Gases: Supply and distribution of technical gases for welding applications

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tecnogas distributes industrial welding machines, torches, technical gases and consumables from leading international brands (INE, Voestalpine Böhler Welding, Trafimet, Selco, Promotech, Air Liquide) to industrial customers in the Brescia region. The company complements its equipment sales with three structured equipment rental programs, mobile workshop technical assistance, custom torch manufacturing through the Tecnofil subsidiary, and certified welding training courses delivered in partnership with the Istituto Italiano della Saldatura. The company also supplies technical gases for welding applications.

Product overview

Tecnogas S.a.s. is a Brescia-based industrial welding equipment distributor and service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on welding machines (saldatrici), welding torches (torce), and technical gases as its core product categories. The company distributes and supports products from major brands including INE, Voestalpine Böhler Welding, and Trafimet. The portfolio is complemented by technical assistance services (with 6 specialized technicians and mobile workshops), welding training courses in partnership with Istituto Italiano della Saldatura, equipment rental programs, and custom torch manufacturing through Tecnofil. Tecnogas serves industrial welding and metalworking customers across Brescia and surrounding areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Welding Machines
• Welding Torches
• Technical Gases
• Technical Assistance Service
• Welding Training Courses
• Equipment Rental Service
• Used Welding Equipment
• Custom Torches and Spare Parts
• MANTIS Battery Welding Carriage
• INE SKYLINE ALU 4500 MIG Welding System
• Böhler CORE Series Welding Power Sources

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% reduction in hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) content in welding fumes with Böhler GUARD line products
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and standard.

• Voestalpine Böhler WeldingcoreTechnology or Integration · 10 July 2025Strategic partnership with leading international welding technology company. Hosted Perfect Weld Seam Tour 2025 event at Tecnogas headquarters. Offers Böhler welding products including CORE series, GUARD safety line, and comprehensive welding solutions.
• INEcoreTechnology or IntegrationBrand featured prominently in Tecnogas product offerings including SKYLINE welding inverters, plasma cutting systems, and safety equipment. Co-organized promotional campaigns and training events.
• TrafimetcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive distributor of Trafimet products including ERGOPLUS torches (Red Dot Design Award 2023 winner), M-SYSTEM torches, and cutting equipment.
• Istituto Italiano della SaldaturacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership since 2002 for ISO 9001:2015 quality certification. Co-organizes welding training courses, International Welder diploma programs, and certification examinations.
• Selco (Voestalpine Böhler Welding Group)majorTechnology or IntegrationSelco joined Voestalpine Böhler Welding group in 2020. Tecnogas maintains partnership offering Selco welding equipment with expanded international support and resources.
• Air LiquidestandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured brand partner for technical gases supply, displayed in company logos section alongside other industrial gas and welding equipment brands.
• PromotechstandardTechnology or IntegrationPartner for MANTIS Battery welding carriage - innovative battery-powered welding equipment featured in Tecnogas product offerings.
• DemmelerstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelding tables and positioning equipment brand featured in product offerings.
• HarrisstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCutting equipment and accessories brand included in product portfolio.
• MetabostandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPower tools and grinding equipment brand in product offerings.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Castolin Eutectic: Global manufacturer of welding consumables, brazing alloys, and wear protection solutions. Competes with the filler materials (Böhler/Voestalpine) Tecnogas distributes in industrial maintenance and repair applications.
• CEA (Costruzioni Elettromeccaniche Annettoni): Italian manufacturer of arc welding equipment, plasma cutters, and resistance welding systems. Directly competes with Tecnogas's distributed brands in the Italian metalworking market with comparable product breadth.
• Messer: Global industrial gases producer and welding supplies provider. Direct competitor to Tecnogas in the Italian technical gases and welding consumables segment with similar customer overlap.
• Voestalpine Böhler Welding: Austrian manufacturer of welding consumables and equipment (Böhler, UTP, EASIBEV, Selco brands). Both a core supplier to Tecnogas and a direct competitor to the extent it sells direct to Italian end-customers.
• EWM: German manufacturer of arc welding equipment (TIG, MIG/MAG, plasma). Competes in the same premium welding equipment segment served by Tecnogas, with overlapping Italian industrial customer base.
• Kemppi: Finnish arc welding equipment manufacturer with strong European presence. Directly competes with brands Tecnogas distributes (Böhler, INE) in MIG/MAG and TIG equipment sales to professional welders.
• Fronius: Austrian manufacturer of welding systems including TPS/i and TransSteel platforms. Competitor in premium MIG/MAG and TIG inverter welding equipment sold into Italian industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• ESAB: Global welding and cutting equipment manufacturer offering arc welding equipment, filler metals, and automation. Competes across the product categories Tecnogas distributes, with a much larger global footprint.
• Lincoln Electric: Global leader in welding equipment, consumables, and cutting systems. Competes with Tecnogas's distributed brands in Italian arc welding equipment market; far larger scale with direct sales and automation solutions.
• Air Liquide: Global industrial gases and welding products leader. Air Liquide is both a supplier to Tecnogas and a direct competitor in the Italian welding supplies and technical gases market, with far broader product portfolio and direct enterprise sales force.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tecnofilgas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tecnogas-s-a-s

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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