Atos Spa

What Atos Spa does

Atos Spa is an Italian privately-held industrial manufacturer specializing in electrohydraulic components and systems, founded in 1957 by Luciano Crespi and headquartered in Sesto Calende, Varese. The company designs and produces proportional valves, on-off valves, cylinders, pumps and servopumps, filters, axis and p/Q controls, electronic digital drivers, and integrated systems under the "Smart Electrohydraulics" umbrella. Since 2014, Atos has converted its entire valve production to integrated digital electronics with fieldbus and IO-Link connectivity, on-board smart tuning, and dedicated motion-control algorithms. The business serves industrial OEM customers across motion-control applications and also addresses hazardous-environment (Ex-proof) and corrosive-environment (stainless steel) use cases through separately certified product lines.

Atos derives revenue primarily through hardware sales of hydraulic components, with 15% of production customized to customer requirements and pricing conducted via direct quotation. Distribution combines an 80+ country authorized distributor network (Atos Men) with direct enterprise sales supported by wholly-owned regional manufacturing entities in Italy, China (Shanghai), India (Ahmedabad), and the United States (York, Pennsylvania). The company employs approximately 750 people across 8 production sites totaling roughly 70,000 m², with disclosed annual turnover of EUR 170 million and R&D investment at 10% of turnover. Products carry extensive multi-jurisdictional certifications (ATEX, IECEx, EAC, CCC, PESO, cULus, PED 2014/68/EU, IEC 61508, ISO 13849, ISO 9001), enabling entry into mining, oil & gas, chemical, and safety-critical machinery applications. Digital customer-engagement tools include the MyAtos portal, the Atos Connect Bluetooth app, and an online product configurator.

The company remains under family ownership and management, with Gianfranco Crespi as Chairman and Andrea Carbonatto as CEO, and has pursued a deliberate geographic and product-line expansion strategy since 2010 via acquisitions (FPA Inc./North America 2015, Atos Induction 2017, Raccorderie TAA 2017, Scoda/Systems Division 2018) and greenfield subsidiaries (Atos Shanghai 2010, Atos India 2018). Recent product investment has emphasized energy-efficient Smart Servopumps (launched 2021) with predictive maintenance functionality, and a new Atos India plant is planned for 2026. Customer concentration is moderate, anchored in industrial OEM machinery builders served through the global distributor channel rather than concentrated in named logos.

Name

Atos Spa

Legal name

Atos Spa

Website

https://atos.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Atos Spa is an Italian privately-held manufacturer of smart electrohydraulic components - proportional valves, servopumps, cylinders, drives, and integrated systems - sold to industrial OEM machinery builders across 80+ countries through a global distributor network and wholly-owned subsidiaries in China, India, and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hydraulics

NAICS

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Controls, Monitoring & Condition Management (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAI), Electromechanical Components (Relays, Switches, Potentiometers, Encoders) (IMAGAJAB)

Keywords

• Electrohydraulic components
• Proportional valves
• Hydraulic cylinders
• Hydraulic servo systems
• Digital hydraulic drivers

Headquarters

HQ city

Milano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic Component Sales: Sale of electrohydraulic components including proportional valves, on-off valves, pumps, cylinders, filters, and systems. Products are sold directly and through distributors to industrial OEM customers. Customization available (15% of production tailored).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Atos Spa designs, manufactures, and sells electrohydraulic components and systems for industrial motion control, including proportional valves with on-board digital electronics, on-off valves, cylinders and servocylinders, fixed and variable displacement pumps and servopumps, hydraulic filters, and complete power-unit systems. Its portfolio also covers Ex-proof executions certified for hazardous environments and stainless-steel executions for corrosive environments. The company sells primarily to industrial OEM manufacturers through direct sales, regional subsidiaries, and a worldwide distributor network.

Product overview

Atos Spa operates as a global electrohydraulics company offering three specialized product lines: Industrial, Ex-proof (for hazardous environments), and Stainless Steel (for corrosive environments). The core product portfolio includes proportional valves (servoproportional, high performance directional, pressure, and flow valves), Axis & p/Q controls for motion control, On-off valves, Cylinders & servocylinders, Pumps & servopumps, Filters, and Systems (power units, blocks, subplates). The company integrates electronic digital drivers with fieldbus (CANopen, IO-Link) and smart tuning capabilities. Key technology offerings include Smart Servopumps (SSP) with predictive maintenance, Atos Connect mobile app for Bluetooth diagnostics, and a web-based Product Configurator. Atos also operates subsidiaries including Atos Induction (induction heating systems) and Raccorderie TAA (hydraulic fittings). The company emphasizes 'Smart Electrohydraulics' combining hydraulics with digital technology across its complete product range.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Smart Electrohydraulics: Company vision and approach combining electrohydraulic technology with digital innovation

Products and services

• Proportional Valves Electrohydraulic proportional valves for precise flow, pressure, and directional control, including servoproportional, high performance directional, pressure control, and flow valves with on-board digital electronics for industrial OEM motion control applications.
• On-off Valves Solenoid and manually operated hydraulic valves for on/off control including directional, pressure, flow, check, safety, modular, and ISO cartridge valves for industrial hydraulic systems.
• Cylinders & Servocylinders ISO hydraulic cylinders with rugged design for high speeds and extended operating life, including servocylinders with built-in position transducers for precision motion control in industrial machinery.
• Pumps & Servopumps Fixed and variable displacement hydraulic pumps including internal gear, vane, radial piston, axial piston, and variable speed servopumps for energy-efficient hydraulic power generation in industrial applications.
• Hydraulic Filters Hydraulic filters including in-line, return line, and suction filters with high-efficiency microfiber elements for optimal fluid cleanliness in industrial hydraulic systems.
• Systems (Power Units, Blocks, Subplates) Hydraulic power units, hydraulic blocks, subplates, and complementary components tailored for industrial applications and working conditions, providing complete packaged hydraulic solutions.
• Axis & p/Q Controls Servosystems for position, speed and force control of hydraulic actuators combining servoproportional valves with digital axis cards for industrial motion control applications.
• Electronic Digital Drivers Digital drivers for proportional valves including DIN-rail format for electrical cabinet installation and plug-in format for solenoid mounting, with fieldbus connectivity (CANopen, IO-Link) and smart tuning.
• Smart Servopumps (SSP) High performance variable speed servopumps combining fluid dynamics with ease of control and energy savings, featuring p/Q control algorithm for hydraulic axes and predictive maintenance in D-MP drives.
• Safety Proportional Valves IEC 61508 and ISO 13849 certified proportional valves integrating safety functions for machine safety applications in industrial machinery.
• AZC Servoactuators Smart compact units integrating servocylinders and axis control valves to fully manage the motion cycle with fieldbus and p/Q control for industrial motion control.
• Ex-proof (Explosion-proof) Product Line ATEX, IECEx, EAC, CCC, PESO, and cULus certified proportional valves, on-off valves, cylinders, pumps, and systems for safe operation in explosive atmospheres including mining and surface operations.
• Stainless Steel Product Line Corrosion-resistant hydraulic on-off valves and cylinders for aggressive environments and corrosive fluids with X (full stainless steel) and XS (external parts only) executions for chemical, food, and marine applications.
• Atos Connect App Smartphone application for configuration and diagnostic support of Atos devices with Bluetooth interface, enabling setup and troubleshooting via smartphone or PC.
• Product Configurator Web-based configuration tool for guided selection and customization of products within the Atos range.
• Atos Induction Heating Systems Induction heating systems produced by the Atos Induction subsidiary established in 2017 at the Sesto Calende headquarters.
• Raccorderie TAA Hydraulic Fittings Hydraulic fittings, valves and rails produced by the Raccorderie TAA subsidiary acquired in 2017, operating the 10,000 m² facility in Invorio, Italy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4 weeks standard delivery with 3-day ultra-fast channel option
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Atos InductioncoreOthers · 1 January 2017Wholly-owned subsidiary established in 2017, specializing in induction heating systems. Located at Sesto Calende headquarters.
• Raccorderie TAAcoreOthers · 1 January 2017Acquired company specializing in hydraulic fittings, valves and rails. Located in Invorio, Italy with 10,000 m² facility.
• Wato (Joint Venture)minorOthers · 1 January 2004Joint venture established in 2004 with Haimen Youweili Hydraulic Industry for production and sale of hydraulic components in China. Dissolved in 2010 when Atos Shanghai was established as wholly owned company.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bosch Rexroth: The hydraulics division of Bosch, manufacturing proportional valves, pumps, cylinders, and motion control systems for industrial OEMs. Closest direct peer in electrohydraulic systems with a globally comparable proportional-valve product line, though at materially larger scale.
• Moog Inc. Specialist in precision motion control, including servovalves and servoproportional hydraulic valves. Comparable as a high-precision electrohydraulic competitor serving industrial and machine-builder customers requiring digital axis control.
• HAWE Hydraulik: German manufacturer of hydraulic valves, pumps, power units, and electronic controls. Direct peer in mid-sized industrial hydraulics with overlapping proportional valve, pump, and system integration capabilities.
• Bucher Hydraulics: Swiss manufacturer of hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, and power units for mobile and industrial applications. Comparable mid-sized European hydraulics specialist with similar customer base and component portfolio.
• Yuken Kogyo: Japanese manufacturer of hydraulic valves, pumps, and power units with strong presence in industrial machinery. Comparable proportional-valve product line and similar OEM customer orientation in motion control.
• Linde Hydraulics: German manufacturer of hydraulic components including pumps, motors, and valves for mobile and industrial machinery. Comparable mid-sized competitor with overlapping proportional-valve and system offerings.
• Kawasaki Precision Machinery: Manufacturer of hydraulic pumps, motors, and valves within the Kawasaki Heavy Industries group. Comparable product line in hydraulic power units and motion control components for industrial OEMs.
• Casappa: Italian manufacturer of hydraulic pumps, motors, and valves for mobile and industrial applications. Comparable mid-sized European hydraulics specialist with similar OEM-customer profile and product overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Global diversified motion and control technologies company with a major hydraulics division offering pumps, valves, cylinders, and filters. Overlaps Atos' product categories as part of a much broader portfolio across aerospace, industrial, and mobile markets.
• Eaton: Diversified industrial manufacturer with a hydraulics business offering pumps, valves, cylinders, and motion control products. Competes with Atos in industrial OEM hydraulic components but as part of a much wider electrical and industrial portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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