TC Engineering poised to become a key player to Malta’s evolving industrial landscape

A significant development in Malta’s industrial sector is underway as TC Engineering officially commences operations. Established with the support of the Italy-based Techniconsult Group, TC Engineering aims to introduce a new standard of global engineering expertise to the local market. This ambition has been rapidly bolstered by a strategic investment from Mark Bajada, Founder and Chairman of Bajada Lyons Group, signaling strong confidence in the venture and reinforcing its long-term commitment to the island.

This investment is a strategic alignment designed to merge Techniconsult’s decades of international experience with Bajada ‘s deep-rooted local insight and extensive business network.

Techniconsult Group, recognised for its high-calibre engineering solutions across Europe, identified Malta as a key growth market characterised by a dynamic industrial landscape and an increasing demand for specialized, compliance-driven engineering services.

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“TC Engineering was established to bring our international technical expertise and decades of project experience to Malta,” stated Matteo Galligani, Sales & Marketing Director at Techniconsult Group. The initial goal was to create a localized entity capable of operating with agility while backed by the resources of an international group.

The subsequent investment by Bajada accelerates this vision. “Welcoming Mr Bajada as a strategic investor is a pivotal development,” Galligani continued. “This partnership enhances our local presence and strengthens our ability to serve Maltese clients with greater efficiency, depth, and localized understanding.”

The investment is strategically timed to support Malta’s push towards innovation, sustainability, and advanced industrial capabilities. The Group views this partnership as a direct contribution to the nation’s broader economic goals.

TC Engineering is positioning itself to serve sectors where precision and compliance are paramount. While operating as an independent Maltese entity, the firm leverages the full multidisciplinary expertise of Techniconsult Group.

The firm delivers integrated engineering services, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, automation, and process engineering, with a strong focus on technical accuracy, multidisciplinary coordination and regulatory compliance. Drawing on Techniconsult Group’s long-standing expertise in highly regulated environments, such as the Life Science industry, the company leverages this advanced technical background to deliver reliable and efficient solutions across a wide range of sectors, including Food & Beverage, Retail, Hospitality, and Education, supporting new builds, refurbishments, and complex turnkey industrial projects.

The immediate impact of the investment is evident in TC Engineering’s active recruitment drive. The company is building a core team of senior technical professionals to support its expanding project pipeline and establish a strong local presence.

Current vacancies include several senior engineering and technical roles, forming a key part of the company’s initial growth phase. This recruitment phase is crucial for embedding the company’s operations locally, with further expansion anticipated throughout 2026.

By combining international engineering excellence with local expertise, TC Engineering, is poised to become a key player to Malta’s evolving industrial landscape.

Social Responsibility and Sustainability: “Energy for Life”

Techniconsult Group supports the “Energy for Life” project, promoted by Bambini nel Deserto, aimed at the installation of a photovoltaic system in the village of Toubacouta, Senegal. The initiative is part of our concrete commitment to social responsibility and sustainability, with the goal of contributing to the improvement of local communities’ living conditions through access to reliable and sustainable energy sources.

To learn more about the project and the activities carried out on the ground, you can read the full article at the following link: Bambini nel Deserto – Press Release.

It’s not an extra cost. It’s an added guarantee.

In the pharmaceutical sector, plant design is a highly complex challenge. Even a minor design error can lead to major consequences: project delays, regulatory non-compliance, additional costs, or—at worst—safety risks for personnel.
Designing facilities in compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) requires absolute precision, coordination among multiple stakeholders, and a level of foresight that goes beyond traditional 2D drawings.
In this context, tools like Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Reality (VR), and Augmented Reality (AR) now offer concrete solutions to these demands. These are not “tech accessories,” but operational tools already integrated into established workflows, delivering tangible benefits from the earliest stages of the project.

BIM: The solid foundation for everything

The first point to clarify is that without a well-structured BIM model, VR and AR cannot exist. BIM is not a software, but a methodology—a design approach that enables the creation of a 3D digital and data-rich model of the facility, where each element contains technical data, spatial relationships, and functional logic.
Thanks to BIM:
• All professionals involved (designers, engineers, clients, installers) work on a single, constantly updated model.
• Design issues can be anticipated early (clash detection, accessibility, ergonomics).
• The groundwork is laid for immersive technologies.

Virtual Reality for design review and training

Once the BIM model is created, it can be transformed into an immersive, navigable environment using Virtual Reality.
In pharmaceutical design, VR-based design reviews are especially effective for:
• Actively involving the client in the design process, even without technical expertise.
• Verifying operator workflows, access to utilities, and flow consistency (personnel/material).
• Gathering timely feedback before moving to the execution phase.

But VR goes further—it becomes a valuable tool for training personnel who will work in the production area: simulating complex operational procedures in a safe and realistic environment, optimizing timelines, demonstrating tasks during production downtime, and reducing the risk of errors once in the real environment.

Augmented Reality for construction and maintenance

At the same time, Augmented Reality finds direct application on-site and during quality control activities. By projecting the BIM model into the real environment via tablets or headsets, it’s possible to:
• Verify correct installation against the design.
• Compare real-time progress with the digital model.
• Support inspection and commissioning activities.

AR also proves useful post-construction, for maintenance or revamping operations. Technicians can access technical data simply by pointing their device at the relevant element—saving time searching for information and simplifying complex tasks, while reducing the risk of human error.

Not just for large companies: Accessible technology

One of the most common objections is that these technologies are reserved for large companies with big budgets. In reality, BIM-based design has been implemented in structured firms like ours for over 10 years, and is now fully integrated into our processes.
This means it doesn’t require additional effort or cost.
The initial investment quickly pays off through:
• Fewer design revisions.
• Reduced errors on-site.
• Optimized training and plant start-up.

A shift in mindset, not just technology

Adopting BIM, VR, and AR is not just about tools—it’s about a design culture. It means shifting focus from execution to foresight, from correction to anticipation, from “problem management” to “information management.”
In the pharmaceutical sector, where time is money and quality is a regulatory requirement, these tools are not optional—they’re a competitive advantage.