Tecnac is an European manufacturer of pressure vessels and refrigeration components, with more than 35 years of experience. The company designs and produces receivers, accumulators, oil separators and engineered vessels for CO₂, NH₃, A2L and A3 systems.
Their job is simple but demanding: build reliable equipment, respond fast, and support OEMs who work in applications where failure is not an option.
Interview with Juan Adolfo Bortone, Key Account Manager at Tecnac.
What are the main areas of activity of the company?
Juan Adolfo Bortone: We focus on:
- Pressure vessels for refrigeration and heat pumps
- High-pressure CO₂ equipment
- Oil separation systems
- OEM-tailored projects
- European manufacturing with certified quality processes
We combine catalogue production with flexibility for special developments — this is where many customers find real value working with us.
What’s the news about new products/services?
J.A.B: We’re strengthening our high-pressure CO₂ portfolio and advancing our high-efficiency coalescent separators program.
We also completed our UL certification and are now in the ASME validation phase — a key step for markets outside Europe.
What are the ranges of products/services?
J.A.B:
- Hermetic oil separators up to 130 bar
- Coalescent systems tested to 140 bar and 150 ºC
- Receivers & accumulators from 1 to 5,000 L, up to 130 bar
- Custom engineered vessels
- Full traceability, testing and documentation packages
All manufactured in Europe under PED and audited quality systems.
What is the state of the market where you are currently active?
J.A.B: The market remains strong — especially in natural refrigerants and heat-pump applications.
The reality today is that customers expect quality, reliability, and committed delivery performance. Technical capability matters, but execution matters even more.
What can you tell us about market trends?
J.A.B:
- CO₂ is consolidating in commercial and industrial applications
- Heat-pump adoption is accelerating, with higher pressure & temperature demands
- Growing use of A2L/A3/NH3 refrigerants calls for proper safety engineering
- OEMs ask for engineering involvement, not just a supplier
- Documentation, testing and traceability are becoming strategic requirements
This industry is evolving fast — seriousness and consistency are becoming competitive advantages.
What are the most innovative products/services marketed?
J.A.B:
- High-temperature, high-pressure CO₂ vessels for heat-pump duty
- Advanced coalescent oil separation systems
- Tailored engineered vessels for OEM platforms
Innovation here is pragmatic — we build solutions that will run reliably for years, not prototypes for presentations.
What estimations do you have for the end of 2025?
J.A.B: We expect continued growth driven by CO₂ and heat-pump demand, and expansion in certified markets. Our focus will be on capacity, lead-time stability, and deepening OEM programs.
ASME certification is one of our key milestones.
The goal is clear: stay agile, stay reliable, and keep adding technical value.
