tescoma spa

What tescoma spa does

Tescoma is a privately-held housewares and kitchen utensils company founded in 1992 in Zlín, Czech Republic, operating through TESCOMA s.r.o. as the parent entity with wholly-owned regional subsidiaries across Europe and Asia (Italy, Spain, Portugal, Slovakia, Poland, Germany, China, Hungary). Its core activity is the design, production, and distribution of an in-house catalog of over 2,500 SKUs spanning food preparation (knives, graters, peelers, slicers — 812 products), cooking (pots, pans, multi-hob-compatible cookware), baking (DELICIA line — 423 products), food storage and preservation (PURITY line — 150 products), table service (232 products), beverages (TEO, myDRINK lines — 141 products), small kitchen appliances (35 products), home lifestyle (FANCY HOME — 79 products), and children's products (33 SKUs). The business sells into 100+ countries through three channels: company-owned monobrand flagship stores (five locations across Italy: Milan, Bergamo, Padova, Trento, Reggio Emilia, each ~120 sqm with 2,000+ references), third-party home-goods retailers, and a direct e-commerce storefront at tescomaonline.com.

Its product development is anchored by the Tescoma Design Centre (founded 2001, ~20 in-house designers/engineers) and an in-house Product Testing Laboratory (ČIA-accredited since 2006, ISO 9001:2016 and ISO 14001:2016 certified since 2018, TÜV product mark since 2007). Design has been validated externally through multiple Red Dot, German Design Award, Design Plus, and Good Design awards. Revenue is generated entirely through one-time product sales at prices not publicly disclosed; the assortment is split horizontally between domestic home cooks (primary) and professional chefs (secondary). Marketing combines multi-channel Italian TV campaigns (developed with agency Armando Testa since 2013, aired on RAI, Mediaset, La7), radio, print advertising, digital and social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), OOH, and the periodic myTescoma magazine. The company is owned by its Czech founders via TESCOMA s.r.o. and has remained private since incorporation, with no disclosed external funding, M&A, or public listing.

Name

tescoma spa

Legal name

TESCOMA S.p.A.

Website

https://tescoma.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Tescoma designs, manufactures, and distributes an in-house catalog of 2,500+ kitchen utensils, cookware, tableware, and small appliances across 100+ countries via flagship stores, third-party retailers, and e-commerce, serving primarily home cooks and secondarily professional chefs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Kitchen Utensils & Cookware

NAICS

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers (459), Electronics and Appliance Retailers (4492)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Home & Kitchen Value Variety Stores (Small Housewares & Décor) (CRAEAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty Kitchen Appliances Retail (Sous Vide, Dehydrators, Ice Cream) (CRACADAF)

Keywords

• Kitchen utensils
• Cookware products
• Tableware accessories
• Small kitchen appliances
• Food preparation tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Cazzago San Martino

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Tescoma generates revenue through the sale of kitchen utensils, cookware, tableware, appliances, and lifestyle products. The assortment includes over 2,500 products for domestic and professional use. Products are sold through flagship stores, third-party retailers, and e-commerce.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tescoma designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary-brand kitchen utensils, cookware, tableware, household tools, and small kitchen appliances under the Tescoma brand and sub-lines such as GrandChef, FANCY HOME, DELICIA, PURITY, DELLA CASA, PRESTO, VITAMINO, ONLINE, myDRINK, TEO, and SmartCLICK. The assortment spans over 2,500 products for food preparation, cooking, baking, preservation, serving, and home lifestyle, sold in more than 100 countries through retail stores, e-commerce, and third-party retailers.

Product overview

Tescoma is a world-leading kitchen utensils company offering over 2,500 products for both domestic and professional use. The product portfolio spans multiple categories: preparation tools (knives, scissors, graters, slicers with 812 products), cooking pots and pans, baking/oven products (423 products including DELICIA pastry line), food storage and preservation (150 products including PURITY containers), table service (232 products), beverages (141 products including myDRINK and TEO), appliances (35 products including multicookers and planetary mixers), home lifestyle (TESCOMA HOME with 31 products), and children's products. Key product lines include GrandChef (premium tools), FANCY HOME (home ambiance products), PURITY (storage solutions awarded RED DOT 2016), DELICIA (pastry tools awarded multiple RED DOT awards), PRESTO (innovative kitchen tools), and SmartCLICK (convertible cookware). The company also operates an e-commerce platform at tescomaonline.com and flagship stores in Italy. Products are distributed in over 100 countries through export centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FANCY HOME: Lifestyle product line including home accessories, fragrance diffusers, ultrasonic lamps, humidifiers, and home organization items
• GRANDCHEF
• DELICIA
• DELLA CASA
• PRESTO
• VITAMINO
• ONLINE
• PURiTY
• myDRINK
• TEO
• PRESTO FOODSTYLE
• SmartCLICK
• myTescoma

Products and services

• Preparazione degli alimenti (Food Preparation Tools) Food preparation tools category comprising 812 products including knives, scissors, knife blocks, graters, slicers, and cooking utensils for domestic and professional kitchens.
• Cucinare (Pots and Pans) Cooking pots, pans, and lids designed for use on all hob types including gas, electric, vitroceramic, halogen, and induction.
• Cuocere in forno (Baking and Oven) Oven-safe casserole dishes, baking tins, and pastry tools, including 423 products such as cookie cutters, measuring spoons, and cake slicers (e.g., the DELICIA line).
• Elettrodomestici (Kitchen Appliances) Electrical kitchen appliances including 35 products such as electric pressure cookers, soup robots, planetary mixers, cordless food processors, and smart kitchen devices.
• Conservazione degli alimenti (Food Storage and Preservation) Food storage, fermentation, and drying products including 150 items such as hygienic containers, microwave-safe containers, and beverage bottles (PURITY line).
• Servire in tavola (Table Service) Table service items including plates, cups, bowls, and serving accessories with 232 products for everyday and entertaining use.
• Bevande (Beverage Preparation and Service) Beverage preparation and service items including 141 products such as tea and coffee accessories (TEO line), bartender tools, and wine accessories (myDRINK line).
• FANCY HOME Lifestyle Line Home lifestyle products including aromatic diffusers, essence diffusers, catalytic lamps, ultrasonic lamps, humidifiers, wireless rechargeable LED table lamps, ceramic vases, and home fragrances.
• Organizzazione e pulizia (Kitchen Organization and Cleaning) Kitchen organization and cleaning products including 300 items for workspace organization, countertop accessories, and cleaning tools.
• Shopping e tempo libero (Shopping and Leisure Bags) Shopping and leisure bags and baskets (31 products) including thermal-insulated versions for shopping, beach, and picnic use.
• Tescoma per bambini (Children's Kitchen Products) Children's kitchen products (33 items) designed as safe kitchen tools for young kitchen helpers.
• TESCOMA HOME Lifestyle Sub-brand Home organization and lifestyle sub-brand including 31 products for home care, storage, and ambiance, encompassing the SmartCLICK convertible pan/oven cookware line.
• tescomaonline.com E-commerce Store Company-owned direct e-commerce channel offering the full assortment with home delivery and free shipping on catalogue orders for end consumers in served markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,500 products available across 100+ countries

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Joseph Joseph: UK-based designer and distributor of kitchen utensils, gadgets, and small-wares, with award-winning design-led products sold globally through specialty retailers and DTC. Highly comparable to Tescoma on product category (preparation tools, cookware accessories), design-led differentiation, and omnichannel retail model.
• OXO: US housewares brand best known for grip-handled kitchen gadgets, tools, and storage containers sold globally through mass and specialty retail. Closely comparable to Tescoma on category, ergonomic design positioning, and broad third-party retail distribution.
• Kuhn Rikon: Swiss designer, manufacturer, and distributor of kitchen tools, pressure cookers, and small appliances, with strong retail presence across Europe. Highly comparable to Tescoma on product mix (specialty cookware, preparation utensils, small appliances), European distribution, and design awards legacy.
• Bodum: Danish housewares brand designing and distributing coffee makers, drinkware, and kitchen tools globally through owned retail, e-commerce, and third-party channels. Comparable on category overlap (kitchen utensils, beverage accessories), design-led positioning, and multi-country retail/e-commerce footprint.
• Brabantia: Dutch designer and manufacturer of housewares including kitchen tools, storage, and waste management, sold in Europe and globally through retail and DTC. Comparable to Tescoma on European brand-led housewares positioning, owned retail/e-commerce, and broad kitchen product range.
• Bialetti: Iconic Italian household brand for coffee makers (moka) and cookware, with strong Italian retail presence and growing international distribution. Directly comparable to Tescoma as an Italian-rooted, design-led housewares brand selling across multiple kitchen categories.
• Cuisinart: US kitchen appliances and tools brand offering countertop appliances, cookware, and utensils through retail and DTC channels. Comparable to Tescoma on the appliance and kitchen tools overlap, particularly given Tescoma's Elettrodomestici category.

Broad incumbents

• Tefal / Groupe SEB: French cookware and small appliance giant, part of Groupe SEB, with global mass-market distribution and significant brand portfolio. Comparable to Tescoma on cookware and small kitchen appliances but at far larger scale and broader product range.
• Le Creuset: Premium French cookware and kitchenware brand with owned retail, third-party distribution, and lifetime-quality positioning globally. Comparable to Tescoma on premium cookware and European heritage, but positioned at a higher price tier.
• Zwilling J.A. Henckels: German cutlery, cookware, and kitchen tools manufacturer with global premium positioning via multiple brands (Zwilling, Staub, Demeyere). Comparable to Tescoma on cookware and cutlery but at much larger scale and broader premium portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqKZf8uxyhsorzuBcZ1XM2A
• Facebookfacebook.com/tescomaitalia
• Instagraminstagram.com/tescoma_italia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tescoma-italia

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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