What TMS Electronic does

TMS Electronic (legal name: Tecnología de Montaje Superficial S.L) is a privately held Spanish limited company headquartered in Madrid with a warehouse facility in Arganda del Rey, distributing Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Through-Hole Technology (THT) machinery and aftermarket products across the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal). The company is an authorized distributor for three core equipment OEMs — Europlacer (pick-and-place), TRI/Test Research, Inc. (test and inspection), and Vanstron Automation — and is positioned within the Blakell Europlacer Distribution group. Its catalog covers the full PCBA production line: pick-and-place machines, solder paste printers, reflow ovens, transport/conveyor modules, routers, SPI (Solder Paste Inspection), AOI (Automated Optical Inspection), X-ray inspection, laser systems, and storage shelving, complemented by a certified refurbished machinery line with warranty, plus spare parts and consumables.

The business model is multi-stream and largely transactional: one-time sales of new and refurbished capital equipment, recurring(ish) sales of spare parts and consumables, and professional services for installation, maintenance, repair, and operator training. Go-to-market is direct, field-based sales to Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) companies that assemble printed circuit boards, with marketing conducted through an online product catalog and periodic in-person events such as the June 2025 Open House Day in Madrid. Complementary partnerships with Cenker (intralogistics), Brady (identification products), and OIPLastic (industrial packaging) point to a modest ecosystem-bundling effort to widen the value proposition beyond pure equipment resale.

The company operates with a very small team of 6 employees and has no disclosed revenue, no outside funding, no parent company, and no subsidiaries. The legal representative is Ignacio Avilés Martín. Strategic reliance on three OEM principals creates concentration risk both upstream (brand portfolio) and downstream (a single customer segment), while the absence of proprietary technology, software, or AI capabilities positions TMS Electronic as a focused regional distribution business whose defensibility rests on territorial distribution rights and aftermarket service relationships rather than on technology differentiation.

Name

TMS Electronic

Legal name

Tecnología de Montaje Superficial S.L

Website

https://tmselectronic.es

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TMS Electronic is a privately held Spanish distributor of new and refurbished SMT and THT machinery, serving Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) companies across the Iberian Peninsula under authorized agreements with Europlacer, TRI, and Vanstron.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

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

Revenue model

1. New Machinery Sales: Sale of new SMT and THT machinery including Pick & Place, Printers, Ovens, Transport Modules, Routers, SPI, AOI, X-Ray, Laser equipment, and shelving systems from brands like Europlacer, TRI, and Vanstron.
2. Refurbished Machinery Sales: Sale of second-hand/refurbished SMT and THT machinery with warranty of functioning, including installation and training services.
3. Spare Parts Sales: Sale of new and second-hand spare parts for SMT and THT machinery, with stock availability and rapid delivery.
4. Consumables Sales: Sale of consumables for SMT and THT machinery to ensure optimal machine performance.
5. Service and Maintenance: Post-sale maintenance and repair services, in-situ installation, and handling equipment training.
6. Training Courses: Courses for SMD and THT process equipment operation and maintenance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

TMS Electronic distributes surface-mount technology (SMT) and through-hole technology (THT) machinery — including pick-and-place systems, THT insertion equipment, refurbished units, spare parts, and consumables — to electronics manufacturers in the Iberian Peninsula. The company also provides installation, training, preventive maintenance, and after-sales support for the equipment it supplies, acting as a regional authorized distributor for brands such as Europlacer, TRI, and Vanstron.

Product overview

TMS Electronic (Tecnología de Montaje Superficial S.L) is a distributor of new and refurbished SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and THT (Through-Hole Technology) machinery across the Iberian Peninsula. Their product portfolio centers on SMT/THT production line equipment including pick and place machines, printers, reflow ovens, transport modules, routers, SPI (Solder Paste Inspection), AOI (Automated Optical Inspection), X-ray inspection, and laser systems. They distribute machinery from Europlacer, TRI, and Vanstron brands, alongside their own refurbished machinery line. The company also provides spare parts, consumables, and value-added services including sales, transportation, installation, maintenance, and training courses for SMT and THT process equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New SMT pick-and-place machines New surface-mount technology pick-and-place machines distributed by TMS Electronic (including Europlacer, TRI, and Vanstron lines) for electronics manufacturers building or expanding PCB assembly capacity in the Iberian Peninsula.
• THT insertion equipment Through-hole technology insertion equipment distributed by TMS Electronic for mixed-technology PCB assembly lines of EMS companies and OEMs in Spain and Portugal.
• Refurbished SMT/THT machines Refurbished SMT and THT machines resold by TMS Electronic as a lower-capex alternative to new equipment, targeted at cost-sensitive electronics manufacturers in the Iberian Peninsula.
• Spare parts and consumables Original and compatible spare parts and consumables for SMT and THT assembly lines, supplied to maintain and service equipment installed at customer sites in Spain and Portugal.
• Installation, training, and maintenance services On-site installation, operator training, preventive maintenance, and after-sales technical support for the SMT and THT equipment TMS Electronic supplies, delivered to electronics manufacturers in the Iberian Peninsula.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EuroplacercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuroplacer is the largest independent global manufacturer of SMT pick and place machines, based on Performance, Adaptability and Trust. TMS Electronic is an authorized distributor for the Iberian Peninsula.
• TRI (Test Research, Inc.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTRI is the leading world provider of test and inspection solutions for PCBA manufacturing inspection and testing. TMS Electronic distributes TRI products in the Iberian Peninsula.
• Vanstron AutomationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVanstron Automation is one of the largest SMT equipment manufacturers with over 10 years of experience in SMT industries. TMS Electronic is an authorized distributor.
• Blakell Europlacer DistributioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the Blakell Europlacer Group which comprises three distinct business units: Speedprint Technologies Ltd, Europlacer, and Blakell Europlacer Distribution. All units are active in their respective markets and hold prominent positions in the electronic circuit board assembly sector.
• CenkerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomation projects for intralogistics. They work in various sectors with a wide range of solutions combined to meet customer needs.
• Brady CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational manufacturer and marketer of comprehensive solutions to identify and protect people, products, and places. Committed to performance-driven products and solutions.
• OIPLastic S.L.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Embalatges Osona with over 20 years of experience in packaging manufacturing for industry. Offers over 200 standard and special pallet and container models with 5000 m2 facilities for permanent stock and immediate delivery.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Europlacer: Global independent manufacturer of SMT pick-and-place machines and the principal OEM whose equipment TMS Electronic distributes. Comparable because it sits one level up in the same value chain and competes (via other distributors) for the same Iberian EMS customers.
• Vanstron Automation: SMT equipment manufacturer with 10+ years of experience, represented by TMS Electronic in Iberia. Comparable because it supplies complementary equipment into the same SMT production lines that TMS services, targeting the same EMS customer segment.
• TRI (Test Research, Inc.): Taiwan-based global provider of PCBA test and inspection solutions (AOI, X-ray, SPI) — one of TMS Electronic's principal OEM partners. Comparable because it sells into the same Iberian EMS customer base through TMS and competing distributors, occupying an overlapping segment of the SMT line.
• Yamaha Robotics (Yamaha Motor SMT): Major Japanese manufacturer of SMT equipment (pick-and-place, printers, dispensers) with its own European sales/service network. Comparable because it competes in the same equipment categories TMS distributes and targets the same EMS customer profile.
• Panasonic Connect (Smart Factory Solutions): Global manufacturer of SMT assembly equipment and integrated smart factory solutions. Comparable because it offers the full SMT line (placement, printing, inspection) and competes with TMS's OEM partners for the same EMS capex budgets.
• Mycronic: Swedish manufacturer of SMT assembly equipment (pick-and-place, solder paste application, component storage). Comparable because it serves the same European EMS customers through its own distribution network and competes in the same SMT capital equipment category.
• ASMPT (ASM Pacific Technology): Global leader in SMT assembly equipment (SIPLACE, DEK) serving EMS and OEM customers worldwide. Comparable because it offers the same categories of equipment (pick-and-place, printing, inspection) and competes with the Europlacer/TRI/Vanstron brands that TMS distributes.
• ASM Assembly Systems: European-headquartered SMT equipment manufacturer (formerly Siemens) offering placement, printing, and software solutions. Comparable because it serves the same European EMS market and competes with TMS's principal OEM partners in the SMT capital equipment space.

Direct peers

• Blakell Europlacer Distribution: Sister company within the Blakell Europlacer Group, operating as the UK/EU authorized distributor for Europlacer, Speedprint, and related SMT brands. Same business model as TMS Electronic (multi-brand SMT distribution with full lifecycle support), making it the most direct comparable for business model, customer profile, and value proposition.
• Speedprint Technologies: Part of the Blakell Europlacer Group alongside TMS Electronic. Manufactures and distributes SMT printers for the PCB assembly market. Directly comparable because it shares the same OEM/distribution ecosystem and serves overlapping EMS customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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