Tarmetec

What Tarmetec does

Tarmetec OÜ, operating commercially as Metec / Metec Group, is an Estonian industrial metalworking company headquartered in Tartu that provides product development and manufacturing services to international, largely listed enterprises across automotive, medical, defense, railway, energy, food and heavy-machinery sectors. Founded in 1993, the company operates two factories in Tartu - the Ringtee site opened in 2007 (35,000 m2 plot, 21,000 m2 built) and the newer Tõrvandi facility opened in 2023 (29,000 m2 plot, 7,000 m2 built, expandable by an additional 8,000 m2) - for a combined footprint of 64,000 m2 of which 27,600 m2 is covered, employing 270 people including 30 engineers.

Its core technology stack spans in-house CNC machining (via the wholly-owned Metec CNC OÜ subsidiary with 5-axis capability and tolerances to 0.005mm), Trumpf tubular laser cutting (a second unit added in 2019, the only such configuration in Estonia), robotic press automation (a 1000-ton hydraulic press integrated with industrial robots and laser-optical inspection in 2025), tube bending with stretch-controlled hole positioning, certified welding (ISO 3834-2, EN 15085-2), surface finishing, tooling and assembly. The portfolio includes proprietary branded aftermarket products (OUTLAND bullbars, Aerokit LED marker bars, HEMA heavy machinery accessories, METEC Stalk winter road maintenance equipment) alongside contract-manufactured defense components (UGV structures, armored seating, tactical truck protection, underbody skid plates for Dutch/Danish armies and Lithuanian Border Guard), medical device subassemblies for Getinge and Maquet, rail components for ICE/TGV systems, and CNC parts for European truck OEMs.

The business model is project-based custom manufacturing and OEM-supply: 70% of output is ready-to-use end products and 30% components, with 95% of 2024 revenue (€35M) exported to 26 countries. Pricing is determined per-project based on specifications, materials, volume and complexity, with multi-year contracts typical of anchor customers. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales, European trade show presence (MSPO, Elmia Subcontractor, NUFAM, SOLUTRANS, Automatica), authorized regional distributors (e.g., Mototoja in Lithuania) and the metec.ee e-commerce storefront for branded aftermarket accessories. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, EN ISO 3834-2:2018 and EN 15085-2:2007, alongside consecutive Creditinfo AAA credit ratings.

Name

Tarmetec

Legal name

Tarmetec OÜ

Website

https://metecgroup.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Tarmetec (Metec Group) is an Estonian metalworking manufacturer founded in 1993 that delivers product development, CNC machining, welding, and assembly services to international enterprise customers across automotive, medical, defense, railway, energy, and heavy-machinery sectors, exporting 95% of its €35M annual revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Metal Manufacturing

NAICS

Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996), Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC)

Keywords

• Contract metal manufacturing
• CNC machining services
• Metal fabrication
• Industrial welding services
• Product development manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Tartu

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Manufacturing services and finished products: 70% of production consists of ready-to-use finished products sold to customers in automotive, medical, food, and other industries. Remaining 30% includes components and parts for further manufacturing. Services include product development, tooling, machining, welding, surface finishing, and assembly.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tarmetec (also known as Metec Group) is an Estonian industrial metalworking manufacturer providing complete in-house production services from product development and tooling to CNC machining, tube processing, welding, surface finishing, and final assembly. The company manufactures ready-to-use finished metal products (70% of output) and components (30%) for customers in automotive, medical, defense, railway, food, and energy industries, exporting 95% of production to 26 countries.

Product overview

Tarmetec is a metalworking manufacturing company offering product development and production services across multiple industry sectors. The portfolio includes proprietary branded accessories (OUTLAND Bullbars, Aerokits, HEMA Heavy Machinery Accessories, skid plates) marketed under METEC brand, alongside contract manufacturing services including CNC machining, welding, tool construction, and assembly for automotive, medical, defense, railway, food, and energy industries. The company operates two factories in Tartu (Ringtee and Tõrvandi) and provides full-subcontracting value chains from engineering and prototyping through manufacturing, surface treatment, and final assembly. 70% of revenue comes from ready-to-use end products, with 95% exported to 26 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OUTLAND: Next generation bullbar protection systems for trucks (Scania, Volvo, DAF, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Iveco, Ford)
• HEMA
• Aerokit
• METEC Stalk

Products and services

• OUTLAND Bullbars Next-generation front protection bullbars for commercial trucks featuring redesigned black painted net with diamond pattern and optional black edition finish. Provides enhanced front-end protection with aggressive aesthetic styling for commercial vehicle OEMs and aftermarket.
• Aerokit for Trucks LED marker light kits for truck cab siderails featuring 15-17 integrated red LEDs in 60mm dimensioned stainless steel bars. Available in polished or powder-coated black finishes.
• Underbody Skid Plates Durable underbody protection plates for vehicles including Toyota Land Cruisers and other SUVs. Designed for challenging terrain and demanding patrol conditions. Used by Lithuanian Border Guard for over 200 vehicles.
• HEMA Heavy Machinery Accessories Roofbars for tractors and excavators featuring LED lights, two-mode functionality (high/low), and multiple finish options. Designed for heavy machinery including JCB, New Holland, Valtra, Fendt, John Deere, and compatible with Hitachi, Volvo, Komatsu brands.
• Defense Industry Components Heavy-duty steel structures for unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), welded metal frames for armored vehicle seating systems, protection systems for tactical trucks, and underbody protection for military fleets. Supplied to Dutch and Danish Armies with over 2000 Scania Gryphus trucks contracted.
• Medical Industry Equipment Operation table components, surgical accessories, mobility devices, and stationary/mobile charging systems for medical material transport and sterilization. 70% are ready-to-use end products. Supplied to Getinge and Maquet.
• CNC Machining Services CNC turning and milling services including dual-spindle lathes with tolerances up to 0.005mm, 5-axis simultaneous machining for parts up to 1500x700x500mm. Produces electrical motor flanges, housings, optical device components, and automotive coupling system parts.
• Special Purpose Tools and Equipment Design and manufacturing of cutting/bending dies, welding and assembly jigs, inspection fixtures, and precision work aids with over 30 years of experience.
• Railway Industry Components Parts for door opening/closing mechanisms used in ICE and TGV high-speed trains, battery storage containers for trains, and components requiring high strength and quality for rail applications.
• Road Maintenance Equipment Winter road maintenance equipment produced since 2012, marketed under METEC brand and customer brands.
• Tube Processing and Welding Services Tube bending with new generation technology controlling material stretchability, welding of carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum using MIG-MAG, TIG, and laser welding. Includes ISO 3834-2 and EN 15085-2:2007 certifications.

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and supporting.

• Smitech OÜcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Industrial automation partner that installed robotic systems for Metec's 1000-ton hydraulic press and dual-spindle CNC lathe. Collaboration enabled automated feeding, removal, and quality control integration with existing manufacturing equipment.
• MototojacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Lithuanian distributor for METEC products, particularly skid plates and underbody protection for defense vehicles. Primary supplier for Lithuanian Border Guard fleet procurement with over 200 vehicle integrations.
• SolarideminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity of young innovators developing solar vehicles. Metec supports by fabricating solar car frames in its factory using company tools and expertise.
• Subcontractors for surface treatmentsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal partners providing galvanic zinc coating, e-coating, anodizing, and hot-dip galvanizing for metal components processed at Metec facilities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mubea: Global automotive supplier of metal-formed and machined components. Highly comparable to Tarmetec in serving commercial vehicle OEMs with precision metal parts, assemblies, and tubular products across multiple platforms.
• Scanfil: Finnish contract manufacturer offering metal fabrication, assembly, and supply-chain services to European industrial customers. Closely comparable in providing turnkey contract manufacturing services from prototyping through assembly for demanding industrial OEM customers.
• Gonvarri: Spanish metal processing and components manufacturer serving automotive and solar/industrial markets. Comparable in steel processing and metal-formed components for European OEMs and contract manufacturing services similar to Tarmetec.
• Otto Fuchs: German forged and machined aluminum/steel components manufacturer serving automotive and aerospace customers. Comparable in metal-processing depth, multi-industry OEM supply, and European manufacturing footprint similar to Tarmetec.
• Hirschvogel: German forged and machined steel/aluminum components supplier to automotive and industrial customers. Comparable in offering forged/machined metal components, integrated production, and multi-industry OEM supply similar to Tarmetec.
• Leiber Group: German specialist in aluminum and steel components for automotive and industrial applications. Comparable mid-sized European manufacturer of machined metal assemblies with vertical integration similar to Tarmetec.
• Bilstein Group: German cold-forming steel components and assemblies specialist. Comparable in steel-component manufacturing for automotive and industrial customers with multi-site production similar to Tarmetec's two-factory model.

Broad incumbents

• Georg Fischer: Swiss manufacturer of metal castings, fittings, and precision components. Comparable in producing precision metal components and assemblies for industrial customers across multiple sectors including automotive and infrastructure.
• Benteler International: Large Austrian automotive and industrial metal-processing group with tube/formed components, modules, and engineering services. Comparable in serving European OEMs with welded and formed metal assemblies at greater scale than Tarmetec.

Emerging players

• FFG Flottweg: German industrial metal-processing and machinery manufacturer. Adjacent peer in specialized metal manufacturing and CNC-based production for industrial customers with comparable engineering-driven component production.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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