WHO WE ARE

SUPPORTING TOBACCO MANUFACTURING THROUGH INVENTORY, EXPERTISE AND CONTINUITY.

Protabaco supplies original-source components and procurement support to tobacco manufacturers worldwide, from two operating hubs and our own stock.
Founded in the Dominican Republic.
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Combined industry experience
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Network Available Components
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Procurement & Inventory Hubs
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Leadership experience in tobacco
35 + YEARS
Active SKUs
80000 +
Components in stock
500000 +
OUR STORY

WE CAME TO THIS FROM INSIDE THE INDUSTRY.

Protabaco did not arrive at tobacco machinery from the outside. The company began in tobacco itself — trading raw material, then manufacturing tobacco products — before moving into machinery components and the free-zone operation it runs today.

That order matters. We learned what a stopped line costs by running production ourselves: extended lead times, thin inventory, rising procurement costs, and shrinking support for older equipment platforms.

Protabaco exists to close that gap. We keep production lines running by holding stock, verifying compatibility before purchase, and coordinating procurement with the manufacturers who produce to the original drawings.

PHILOSOPHY

MOST SUPPLIERS SELL PARTS. WE ENSURE THEY'RE THERE WHEN YOU NEED THEM.

Our inventory strategy is built around manufacturing continuity supporting equipment that remains operational long after original production cycles have ended. Our goal is not simply to supply parts. Our goal is to help manufacturers continue producing.
WHAT WE DO

BUILT AROUND ONE GOAL: KEEPING PRODUCTION MOVING.

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Inventory access
More than 500,000 components held in our own warehouses, drawn on directly rather than ordered in.

02

Technical verification
Over 200,000 OEM drawings and more than 2,000 machine manuals used to confirm compatibility before purchase.

03

Manufacturer relationships
Official Esband distribution for the Dominican Republic, a strategic alliance with Fi-Tech and Arkote, and direct sourcing from original production sources.

04

Procurement coordination
Consolidated ordering across multiple part categories and platforms, handled by a single team.

05

Export and logistics
Free-zone operations with export documentation prepared in-house, billed to the customer.
EQUIPMENT PLATFORMS

THE MACHINES WE SUPPORT.

Drawn from legacy platforms including Molins and Hauni engineering lines.

Primary depth:

Also stocked:

WHERE WE OPERATE

TWO HUBS. GLOBAL COVERAGE.

A team of 15 across both hubs, serving manufacturers in more than 30 countries. We supply companies only.

Santiago, Dominican Republic

Free-zone warehouse and procurement operations.

Sarmenstorf, Switzerland

European stock position.

STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS

STRENGTHENED BY LONG-TERM INDUSTRY ALLIANCES.

Arkote

Authorized Representative and Distribution Partner for approved territories.

Esband

Authorized Representative and Distribution Partner for approved territories.

FiTech

Strategic Industry Alliance.
References are limited to approved territorial agreements and do not imply ownership or exclusivity outside approved regions.

Mission

To keep tobacco production lines running by making the right component available, verified, and dispatched without delay.

Vision

To be the supplier tobacco manufacturers call first when a line is at risk — anywhere their equipment runs.

WHEN PRODUCTION CANNOT STOP, ACCESS MATTERS.

Manufacturers choose Protabaco because they need more than a supplier they need a knowledgeable partner that understands production environments, inventory management, and the realities of operating equipment day after day.
HOW WE SUPPORT OPERATIONS

READY TO STRENGTHEN YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN?

Whether you require inventory availability, component sourcing, compatibility verification, supplier access, or long-term procurement support, our team is ready to assist.