TCI Cutting opens its first plant in the U.S. with support from COFIDES.

 

The company TCI Cutting, a technological benchmark in the manufacturing of machines high accuracy with technology To be, waterjet and systems automation, strengthens its internationalization strategy with the opening of its first operational center in United StatesTo materialize this important investment, the company has had the support of COFIDES, which has granted him a loan of 1,6 million.

 

COFIDES' financial support is channeled through the Fund for Foreign Investment Operations of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (FONPYME), and is intended to cover the initial investment in fixed and current assets. The total investment of the project in the North American country amounts to 2,3 million.

 

The company, based in Guadassuar (Valencia), has selected Houston, Texas, for its new location, due to its status as one of the most economically dynamic states in the country. The new TCI Cutting center will have several key areas for its operations: a showroom for the promotion of machinery, specific spaces for manufacturing and assembly, an area of technical support and areas designated for demonstration and exhibition operations.

 

This project aims not only to consolidate TCI Cutting's presence in the demanding US market, but also to boost its expansion strategy into other international markets.

 

 

The company develops solutions focused on improving the productivity, efficiency and competitiveness of its clients, with a strong focus on the technological innovation and automation.

 

Miguel Ángel Ladero, COFIDES Corporate Investment Director, highlighted the importance of this step for the Valencian company.Investing in its first international implementation in a market as demanding and competitive as the United States reflects TCI Cutting's technological solidity and commitment to growth.”. He also stressed that “For COFIDES, it is very satisfying to support Spanish SMEs that are committed to innovation and internationalization as levers of development.".

 

For its part, Emilio Mateu, CEO of TCI Cutting, offered his views on the current industrial landscape and the role of automation.Europe and the United States are experiencing a pivotal moment in which advanced industrialization and automation are essential to ensuring competitiveness in other global markets. Only through technological innovation and process digitalization can we maintain a strong and sustainable industrial fabric in the long term.".

 

Mateu also emphasized the need for investment in the sector, stating that “Companies that invest in automation and high-efficiency production solutions will be better prepared to respond to the cost, quality, and sustainability challenges demanded by international markets.”. Regarding the new Texas center, he added that “Our goal with this new center in Houston is to contribute to this transformation process, offering the industry tools that will allow it to accelerate its modernization and confidently face the challenges of the next decade.".

 

TCI Cutting It stands out in the industrial sector for designing and manufacturing high-precision cutting machines, as well as intelligent automation systems, customized and scalable, along with with suitable for production management. Its value proposition focuses on supporting companies in their digitalization and in the optimization of its production plants, facilitating its evolution towards the model of Smart FactoryIt is worth noting that the company's shareholders are composed of Emilio Mateu (75% of the capital) and the venture capital fund Spain Oman Private Equity Fund (SOPEF), in which COFIDES also participates, with the remaining 25%.