Bonfiglioli

What Bonfiglioli does

Bonfiglioli is a privately-held Italian multinational, founded in 1956 and headquartered in Calderara di Reno (Bologna), that designs, manufactures, and distributes mechatronic power transmission solutions for industrial automation, mobile machinery, and renewable energy applications. Its portfolio spans industrial gearmotors, electric motors, inverters and servo drives, heavy-duty geared products, precision planetary gearboxes, and specialized drive systems (travel, slew, winch, transit mixer), with the 2023 acquisition of Selcom Group extending its reach into electronic products for industrial automation. Technical differentiation rests on 60-plus years of proprietary gear-design and manufacturing expertise, with 17 production facilities across Italy, India, China, Vietnam, Slovakia, Brazil, and the United States, and an R&D footprint anchored in Forlì and Rovereto (Italy) focused on mobility/wind and motion/robotics business units respectively.

The company monetizes through a B2B enterprise motion combining direct sales via global subsidiaries with channel distribution through 550+ distributors and sales agents across 80 countries (EMEA ~65%, Asia-Pacific ~30%, Americas ~5%). Pricing is quote-based against multi-year contracts, with revenue concentrated in hardware sales of power transmission components. Customers include OEMs and end-users across mining, construction, intralogistics, agriculture, e-mobility, wind, food & beverage, marine, packaging, and industrial automation — including named engagements with Caterpillar (Supplier Excellence 2025), FLSmidth, Turntide Technologies, BHT, I.DE, GreenBig, and STMicroelectronics. Recent strategic activity — the imminent India subsidiary IPO (SEBI-approved June 2026), AI-sensor integration with STMicroelectronics, electrification partnerships, and ESG-focused solar PPAs — signals active portfolio renewal and geographic capital deployment, while the absence of external PE/VC in the corporate structure indicates a founder/family-controlled ownership model.

Name

Bonfiglioli

Legal name

Bonfiglioli S.P.A.

Website

https://bonfiglioli.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Bonfiglioli is a privately-held Italian multinational (founded 1956) that designs, manufactures, and distributes mechatronic power transmission solutions — gearboxes, gearmotors, electric motors, inverters, and servo drives — serving industrial automation, mobile machinery, and renewable energy OEMs across 80 countries via direct sales and 550+ distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Power Transmission Equipment

NAICS

Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (33361), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Gearmotors, Gearboxes & Speed Reducers (IMAGACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM), Motor Drive & Motion Control Electronics Manufacturing Services (VFDs, servo drives, controllers) (IMAGAGAJ), Wind Turbine OEM Manufacturing (Nacelles, Drivetrains, Generators) (EUAMAHAD)

Keywords

• Power transmission solutions
• Industrial gearmotors
• Electric motors
• Planetary gearboxes
• Drive systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Bologna

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Power Transmission Products: Sale of gearboxes, gearmotors, electric motors, inverters, and related power transmission components. Revenue from operations of Rs 14,601.74 million for nine months ended September 2025 (India subsidiary). Global group revenue of Euro 1,190.9 million for year ended December 2024.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bonfiglioli designs, manufactures and distributes a complete range of gearmotors, drive systems, planetary gearboxes, electric motors, and inverters and servo drives for industrial automation, mobile machinery, and renewable energy applications. The company sells integrated mechatronic power transmission solutions — combining mechanical gearboxes with electronic motors and motion control — to industrial OEMs across sectors including mining, construction, agriculture, e-mobility, wind energy, intralogistics, marine and offshore, packaging, and food and beverage.

Product overview

Bonfiglioli is a global manufacturer of mechanical and electro-mechanical power transmission solutions. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of gearboxes, electric motors, inverters, and integrated drive systems designed for industrial automation, mobile machinery, and renewable energy applications. The product range includes Industrial Gearmotors, Electric Motors, Inverters & Servo Drives, Industrial Heavy-Duty Geared Products, Precision Planetary Gearboxes & Gearmotors, Travel Drives, Slew Drives, Winch Drives, and Transit Mixer Drives. In 2023, Bonfiglioli acquired Selcom Group to expand its electronic products capabilities for industrial automation. The company operates across 80 countries with over 4,700 employees and 17 production sites worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Selcom Group: Electronic products and solutions for industrial automation, acquired by Bonfiglioli in 2023

Products and services

• Industrial Gearmotors Integrated gear and motor units that combine mechanical power transmission with electric drive technology for industrial automation applications across sectors including logistics, packaging, food and beverage, and material handling.
• Electric Motors Electric motors available in multiple configurations for different power and torque requirements across industrial sectors, including e-mobility and stationary industrial applications.
• Inverters & Servo Drives Electronic control devices that adjust motor speed and torque in industrial applications, enabling precise motion control and energy efficiency in automation and machine tools.
• Industrial Heavy-Duty Geared Products Heavy-duty gearboxes and geared products engineered for demanding industrial applications requiring high torque capacity and reliability, including the HDO Series rated to 25,230 Nm torque and 117 kW with a 36:1 ratio for mining.
• Precision Planetary Gearboxes & Gearmotors High-precision planetary gearboxes offering compact design and high torque density for precision applications in robotics, automation, and machine tools.
• Travel Drives Integrated drive systems for mobile machinery that provide propulsion and steering capabilities for construction, mining, and agricultural equipment.
• Slew Drives Rotating drive units for applications requiring continuous or indexed rotation, commonly used in construction equipment, cranes, and renewable energy systems such as solar tracking.
• Winch Drives

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue of Euro 1,190.9 million in 2024, demonstrating scale and market leadership
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• STMicroelectronicssupportingTechnology or Integration · 15 June 2026Bonfiglioli S.P.A. has adopted STMicroelectronics' IIS3DWB10IS intelligent vibration sensor with integrated AI processing (ISPU 2.0). The company replaced existing piezosensor systems with this new technology for industrial condition monitoring applications.
• Bulk Handling Technologies (BHT)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026Australian materials handling specialist BHT partnered with Bonfiglioli to supply two HDO Series heavy-duty gearboxes rated to 25,230 Nm torque and 117 kW for a custom lime slaking system at a gold operation in Africa. Bonfiglioli provided engineering support including 3D models and technical validation.
• Cleantech SolarsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026Bonfiglioli India Pvt Ltd signed an agreement with Cleantech Solar to source 9 MWp of solar power for manufacturing operations in Tamil Nadu under an open access supply model. Long-term commercial framework allowing Bonfiglioli India to procure renewable electricity without direct investment in generation assets.
• Turntide TechnologiessupportingTechnology or Integration · 7 April 2025Collaboration pairing Bonfiglioli's motor technology with Turntide's power electronics for electrification of construction equipment including excavators and compact construction equipment. Bonfiglioli showcased Turntide controllers at bauma 2025 in Munich.
• Selcom Group S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2023Bonfiglioli completed acquisition of Selcom Group S.p.A., a company specializing in electronic products and solutions. The acquisition enhances Bonfiglioli's offerings in industrial automation and related sectors. Previously sold by funds controlled by Avenue Capital Group and Europa Investimenti. Regulatory and administrative approvals obtained for the transaction.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nord Drivesystems: German family-owned manufacturer of geared motors, electronic drives, and drive systems serving intralogistics, food/beverage, and heavy industry. Comparable mid-sized private European peer with similar product mix and global distributor-led sales model.
• Wittenstein: German precision gearbox specialist focused on servo gearboxes, planetary gearboxes, and mechatronic drive systems for robotics and automation. Directly comparable to Bonfiglioli's precision planetary and robotics product lines in industrial automation.
• Sumitomo Heavy Industries (Drive Technologies): Japanese industrial conglomerate with a power transmission and motion control division offering gearmotors, gear reducers and inverters. Comparable peer with strong installed base in Asia-Pacific, similar product breadth, and overlapping focus on construction, robotics, and material handling.
• SEW-Eurodrive: German-headquartered global leader in gearmotors, drive electronics and mechatronic systems. Closest direct competitor to Bonfiglioli with overlapping product portfolio (gearmotors, inverters, servo drives) and similar multi-industry end-market exposure across industrial automation, logistics, and mobile machinery.
• David Brown (Santraleo): Specialist industrial gearbox manufacturer focused on heavy-duty applications in mining, minerals processing, and bulk handling. Highly comparable to Bonfiglioli's HDO heavy-duty series and FLSmidth-style mining customer base.
• Bauer Gear Motor: German specialist in geared motors and drive systems for industrial automation and intralogistics, now part of a larger industrial group. Closely comparable to Bonfiglioli's industrial gearmotor product line in mid-market applications.

Broad incumbents

• Nidec Corporation: Japanese global motor and drive manufacturer with growing presence in automotive traction motors and industrial drive systems. Comparable in motor manufacturing scale and electrification exposure but with broader automotive focus.
• Regal Rexnord: US-listed industrial powertrain specialist offering gearmotors, gear reducers, bearings, and motion control. Direct overlap in power transmission products, but with stronger aftermarket/bearings portfolio and different end-market mix (more HVAC, aerospace).
• Siemens (Motion Control / Flender): Global industrial conglomerate with a significant motion control and mechanical drives business (including Flender gear units). Competes across Bonfiglioli's industrial automation, mining, and wind segments but as part of a much larger automation/digital portfolio.
• ABB (Motion Business): Swiss-Swedish industrial conglomerate offering motors, drives, and motion control solutions overlapping with Bonfiglioli's inverters and servo drives. Larger, broader player with stronger software/digital capabilities but less specialized in mobile-machinery gearboxes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

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