Pneumax

What Pneumax does

Pneumax S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of pneumatic and electropneumatic automation components, founded in 1976 and headquartered in Lurano (Bergamo) with a registered office in Milan. The company operates as a single-member Società per Azioni under Pneumax Holding S.p.A. and is led by Administrator Rossella Bottacini. Its portfolio spans valves and solenoid valves, electrovalve islands with multi-protocol communication modules (EVO series), pneumatic cylinders including ISO 15552-compliant Eco-Smart cylinders with integrated position transducers, Smart Cylinder positioning cylinders, oleopneumatic cylinders (SERIE HP), electric linear and rotary actuators (Automationware GAMMA-AW), vacuum components, air treatment units (FRL/Booster, AIRPLUS, SERIE H), and Green Line pneumatic fittings in brass, technopolymer, or stainless steel. The offer is organized into three business units: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, and Automotive Division.

The revenue model is hardware-based B2B sales, executed through five Italian regional subsidiaries, wholly-owned international subsidiaries in Germany, Spain, and India, and a network of exclusive distributors in more than 50 countries. Pneumax monetizes product customization (special products made to customer specifications), accelerated local assembly such as the Verdello 24-hour ISO 15552 delivery capability, and increasingly mechatronic solutions following the May 2024 acquisition of 90% of Automationware S.r.l. Pricing is quote-based and varies by specification, volume, and customer segment, with no public list prices; supplementary revenue comes from Pneumax Academy training (foundational and advanced pneumatics, electropneumatics, executive courses on AI/ESG/procurement via the 24ORE Business School partnership).

Pneumax serves industrial manufacturers, process industry operators, and automotive OEMs — with particular focus on Body in White assembly lines. The company integrates its catalog into the engineering specification workflow through Cadenas PARTcommunity, EPLAN Data Portal, and PNEUFLUID, and reaches customers through major industrial trade fairs (SPS, Valve World Expo, BIEMH, ADIPEC). Marketing and demand generation rely on a mix of events, PR in trade publications, the corporate website, newsletters, and LinkedIn. Certifications include EcoVadis Committed Badge (April 2026) and CETOP P3 for the Pneumax Academy training center.

Name

Pneumax

Legal name

PNEUMAX S.p.A.

Website

https://pneumaxspa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pneumax S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of pneumatic and electropneumatic automation components — valves, cylinders, actuators, fittings, and mechatronic systems — serving industrial, process, and automotive customers across more than 50 countries through 23 branches and a global exclusive-distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Components

NAICS

Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH), Pneumatic Air Preparation & Distribution (FRL assemblies, manifolds, air headers) (IMAHAGAD)

Keywords

• Pneumatic automation components
• Industrial pneumatic valves
• Electric linear actuators
• Automotive Body in White
• Process fluid valves

Headquarters

HQ city

Southampton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pneumatic and Electric Automation Components: Pneumax generates revenue primarily from the manufacture and sale of pneumatic and electric automation components including valves, solenoid valves, cylinders, air treatment units, fittings, and accessories. Products are sold through direct sales channels (Italian subsidiaries), international subsidiaries, and exclusive distributors in over 50 countries. Revenue is primarily product-based with custom/special-order capabilities.
2. Process Automation Solutions: Revenue from process automation products including spool valves, poppet valves, solenoid valves for fluids, NAMUR interface valves, and steel-line stainless steel valves targeting process industries.
3. Automotive Division Products: Specialized products for automotive production lines including clamping, locating, handling, pivoting, and actuation products, plus the new E-Range electric devices for Body in White applications.
4. Training and Education Services (Pneumax Academy): Pneumax Academy provides internal and external training courses including foundational and advanced pneumatics, electropneumatics, web live training, and partnerships with 24ORE Business School for ESG, AI, and procurement training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pneumax designs, manufactures, and sells pneumatic, electropneumatic, and electric automation components and systems for industrial, process, and automotive applications. Its portfolio spans valves, solenoid valves, electrovalve islands, pneumatic and electric cylinders/actuators, air treatment units, vacuum technology, Green Line fittings, and mechatronic devices, organized into Industrial Automation, Process Automation, and Automotive Divisions. Products are sold via direct subsidiaries in Italy, Germany, Spain, and India, plus an exclusive distributor network in over 50 countries.

Product overview

Pneumax is a manufacturer of pneumatic and electromechanical automation components organized into three core Business Units: Industrial Automation (producing air distribution, air treatment, pneumatic and electric actuation, vacuum technology, and fittings), Process Automation (valves, solenoid valves, and fluid control for process industries), and Automotive Division (products for automotive production lines with focus on Body in White applications). The company also acquired Automationware in 2024 to expand into high-performance electric actuators. Key product lines include ISO-standard cylinders, positioner cylinders (Smart Cylinder), oleopneumatic cylinders (SERIE HP), Eco-Smart cylinders with integrated position transducers, the E-Range electric devices for automotive, and the AIRPLUS/SERIE H air treatment components. The portfolio spans from basic pneumatic components to integrated mechatronic solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pneumax Academy: Internal training hub providing continuous education programs in partnership with institutions like 24ORE Business School, offering courses on AI, ESG, and procurement.
• Airplus
• Eco-Smart
• E-Range
• Green Line
• Safeline

Products and services

• Industrial Automation Business Unit Complete catalog of pneumatic and electric automation components for industrial manufacturing, including air distribution, air treatment, pneumatic and electric actuation, vacuum technology, and Green Line fittings, addressing the full automation needs of production facilities.
• Process Automation Business Unit Product range for process industries requiring precise and reliable fluid control, including spool and poppet valves in steel or aluminium, NAMUR interface valves, valves for fluids, stainless steel Steel-Line valves, and process air service units (FRL & Booster).
• Automotive Division Dedicated range of components for automotive production lines, focused on Body in White (BIW) applications, including clamping, clamping arms, locating/centering, handling/gripping, pivoting/rotation, actuation products, complementary products, and accessories.
• Valves and Solenoid Valves for Fluids Valves and solenoid valves for fluid control in process and industrial automation, available in stainless steel (Steel Line), aluminium, and NAMUR interface variants to suit corrosive and demanding environments.
• Pneumatic Cylinders and Microcylinders Pneumatic cylinders and microcylinders including ISO standard cylinders, compact cylinders, guide rod cylinders, and positioner cylinders for industrial automation.
• Compressed Air Treatment (FRL & Air Treatment) Compressed air treatment components including filters, regulators, lubricators, combination units (FRL), and pressure boosters for industrial and process automation (AIRPLUS series, SERIE H, FRL & Booster).
• Electric Actuation Electric actuators including linear axes and rotary actuators with high performance, energy efficiency, and multi-axis kinematic control for industrial and robotic applications.
• Vacuum Technology Vacuum technology products used for handling and gripping applications in industrial automation.
• Green Line Pneumatic Fittings Pneumatic fittings and connectors made from brass, technopolymer, or stainless steel for sustainable and eco-friendly pneumatic circuit connections.
• Air Distribution Air distribution components for pneumatic systems, including piping, tubing, and distribution blocks.
• E-Range Automotive Electric Devices Electric devices for automotive applications including electric clamping, actuation, and gripping with integrated kinematic control for Body in White (BIW) production lines, serving the shift to EV and hybrid vehicle manufacturing.
• Smart Cylinder Positioning Cylinder Pneumatic positioning cylinder with single and double effect actuators featuring integrated smart control for precise positioning in industrial automation applications.
• Eco-Smart ISO 15552 Cylinders with Position Transducer ISO 15552-compliant pneumatic actuators equipped with integrated position transducers for accurate position feedback and control in industrial automation.
• SERIE HP Oleopneumatic ISO 15552 Cylinders Oleopneumatic cylinders combining pneumatic and hydraulic technologies, ISO 15552 compliant, for industrial applications requiring higher force output than pure pneumatic cylinders.
• AIRPLUS Series Piloted Regulators Piloted regulators for compressed air treatment, part of the AIRPLUS series product line for industrial air treatment applications.
• SERIE H Piloted Filter and Regulator Piloted filter and regulator unit for air treatment applications in industrial automation systems.
• GAMMA-AW Linear Electric Axes Linear electric axes with belt or screw drive mechanisms for industrial automation and motion control applications.
• Automationware Electric Actuators High-performance linear and rotary electric actuators designed for extreme operating conditions, configurable for multi-axis kinematic control, for industrial and robotic applications; integrated into Pneumax's portfolio through the May 2024 acquisition of 90% of Automationware S.r.l.

Quantifiable outcome

• New Pneumax Pneumatic India facility doubles operational capacity to 8,000 sqm
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, regional and core.

• Galgano FormazioneminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2025Galgano Formazione partnered with Pneumax to deliver a gender equality training program to all employees, totaling 8,400 hours of training. The initiative aligns with Pneumax's ESG commitments and includes trainers Luisa and Francesca who conducted the sessions.
• Tosoni FluidodinamicaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2025Tosoni Fluidodinamica, a historic industrial automation company with established presence in the provinces of Brescia, Mantova, and Cremona, became an authorized Pneumax partner. The partnership is built on shared values of ethics, applied know-how, and a common vision of sustainable development. The collaboration enables design and delivery of tailor-made automation solutions for customers in northern Italy.
• Dynamis PRCminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 July 2025Dynamis PRC is the racing department of Politecnico di Milano, participating in the international Formula SAE championship since 2004 with over 150 student members. Pneumax has been a partner/sponsor since 2024, providing support for the team's prototype development. The collaboration represents an investment in young engineering talent and innovation, with Pneumax sponsoring the DP16 prototype for the 2025 season.
• 24ORE Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 December 202424ORE Business School, with over 30 years of experience, partnered with Pneumax to deliver executive training programs covering three key themes: Artificial Intelligence (courses by Osvaldo Mauro of Profiter.ai), ESG governance (courses by Patrizia Giangualano), and modern Procurement (courses by Alessandro Drago). The partnership includes 8,400 hours of gender equality training delivered to Pneumax employees. CEO Rossella Bottacini serves as brand ambassador for the collaboration.
• Automationware S.r.l.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2024In May 2024, the Pneumax Group acquired 90% of Automationware S.r.l., a company established following the demerger of the mechatronic business unit of the original Automationware S.r.l. Automationware specializes in high-performance electric actuators for industrial and robotic applications, configurable for multi-axis kinematic control. The acquisition is described as one of the most significant in Pneumax Group's history, enabling the company to expand into electric actuation and mechatronic systems for Industry 4.0 applications.
• HIND S.p.A.minorOthers · 20 May 2024HIND S.p.A. is the parent company that completed a corporate demerger of Automationware S.r.l. into two distinct branches on May 20, 2024: the mechatronics division (sold to Pneumax as Automationware S.r.l.) and the robotic automation division (evolved as Innobotics S.r.l., part of the HMotion project with Integrationtech S.r.l.). HIND's President Claudio Rovere commented on the strategic rationale for the transaction.
• CadenascoreTechnology or IntegrationPneumax products are available on the Cadenas PARTcommunity portal, where customers can configure products and download 3D and 2D models along with PDF datasheets. Registration is required to access the services, linking Pneumax into the engineering design workflow of its customers.
• EPLANcoreTechnology or IntegrationPneumax catalog is available on the EPLAN Data Portal, enabling engineers to access product data for electrical and fluid power design projects. Customers can create their own EPLAN ID to integrate Pneumax products into their engineering documentation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Metal Work: Metal Work is an Italian pneumatics manufacturer producing valves, cylinders, fittings, and air treatment components, with international distribution. It competes head-to-head with Pneumax in European industrial automation markets and shares a similar mid-market profile.
• Univer Group: Univer Group is an Italian-headquartered pneumatics manufacturer producing cylinders, valves, and grippers for industrial automation. It is a direct Italian peer to Pneumax with a comparable mid-market European footprint and product portfolio.
• Aignep: Aignep is an Italian manufacturer specializing in pneumatic fittings, valves, and air treatment components. It is a direct Italian peer to Pneumax, particularly in the fittings and connection components category where both firms compete globally.
• Camozzi: Camozzi is an Italian-headquartered manufacturer of pneumatic components, valves, cylinders, and automation systems with global distribution. As a fellow Italian mid-market pneumatics specialist, it is one of Pneumax's most direct and comparable competitors.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Rexroth: Bosch Rexroth is a global leader in factory automation, motion control, and pneumatic systems. It overlaps with Pneumax in pneumatic components and electric actuators and competes especially in factory automation and Industry 4.0 applications.
• SMC Corporation: SMC is the world's largest pneumatics manufacturer, offering actuators, valves, air treatment, fittings, and electric automation products. It competes with Pneumax across every major product category and operates with significantly greater global scale and catalog breadth.
• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin's Industrial Motion and Control division offers pneumatic valves, cylinders, fittings, and air preparation under the Parker brand. It is one of the largest global pneumatics players and competes with Pneumax across multiple product lines and geographies.
• Festo: Festo is a German-headquartered global leader in pneumatic and electric automation technology, offering valves, cylinders, actuators, and Industry 4.0 solutions. It directly competes with Pneumax across the core industrial automation portfolio while operating at substantially larger scale.
• Emerson (Aventics): Emerson's Aventics line is a major pneumatics brand offering valves, cylinders, and actuators globally. It competes directly with Pneumax in industrial pneumatic components while leveraging Emerson's much larger industrial automation portfolio.
• Norgren (IMI Norgren): Norgren, part of IMI plc, manufactures pneumatic and fluid control products, actuators, and valves for industrial automation. It competes with Pneumax in pneumatic components and actuators and benefits from IMI's larger corporate scale and resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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