OLI
OLI SpA is a privately-held Italian industrial vibration technology manufacturer operating through 25 trading subsidiaries and 4 manufacturing sites worldwide, producing electric and pneumatic vibrators, concrete consolidation equipment, and flow aids for seven industrial verticals including construction, heavy industries, food processing, and chemicals.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1961
- HeadquartersMedolla, Italy
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What OLI does
OLI SpA is a privately-held Italian industrial vibration technology manufacturer headquartered in Medolla (Modena), Italy, operating through 25 wholly-owned trading subsidiaries and 4 manufacturing sites that span all five continents. The company describes itself as the "international leader" in vibration technology, combining Italian engineering heritage with a globally distributed commercial and manufacturing footprint. Its product portfolio is organized into three core divisions — Industrial Vibrators (electric motovibrators MVE and VISAM, available in Standard, Exe, Exd, DC, Milling, flanged, high-frequency, stainless-steel, and MICRO variants), Flow Aids (pneumatic vibrators S/OR/OT/P/F/K series, air cannons, fluidization pads/nozzles, vibro-aerators VBS and VBT with proprietary Tramontana membrane technology), and Concrete Consolidation (VHA, VHPG, VH, EWO, MVE-HF) — supplemented by accessories including OWC oscillating suspensions, MSP-4 socket panels, electronic frequency converters, and fastening systems. Many product lines carry ATEX, ETL Class II Division 2, UL94, and QSA certifications that qualify them for hazardous-environment, food-grade, and quality-managed industrial use cases.
The company sells primarily B2B through its direct subsidiary network with 24-hour global order processing and localized pre- and after-sales support in 14 languages, complemented by digital self-service tools (Motovibrator Finder, Flow Aids Calculator, Virtual Show). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with project- and specification-driven industrial sales. OLI serves seven primary vertical segments — Building & Construction, Heavy Industries, Feed & Food, Plastics & Chemicals, Energies, Plants & Machinery, and Environmental Technology — addressing material-flow problems such as bridging and rat-holing in silos and hoppers, concrete consolidation, bulk-material discharge, filter cleaning, and tank-trailer unloading. Customized solutions and an engineering team support application-specific requirements.
The corporate structure consists of OLI SpA as the Italian parent entity holding the trademarks and intellectual property, with regional subsidiaries in Italy, Germany, France, Spain, the UK, Poland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Malta, Turkey (Europe), the USA, Mexico, Brazil (Americas), the UAE (Middle East), South Africa (Africa), and Australia, China, India, Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam (Asia-Pacific). The China entity, SHAOXING OLI-WOLONG VIBRATOR CO. LTD in Zhejiang Province, doubles as a manufacturing and engineering facility, with Jiang Jianhua serving as Vice President of WOLONG EMG overseeing China operations. No parent holding company, private equity sponsor, public listing, or external funding rounds are disclosed.
OLI firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- OLI
- Legal name
- OLI SpA
- Website
- https://olivibra.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1961
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- OLI SpA is a privately-held Italian industrial vibration technology manufacturer operating through 25 trading subsidiaries and 4 manufacturing sites worldwide, producing electric and pneumatic vibrators, concrete consolidation equipment, and flow aids for seven industrial verticals including construction, heavy industries, food processing, and chemicals.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
OLI industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Vibration Equipment
- NAICS
- Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)
- SIC
- Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)
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Where OLI is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Medolla
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices22 records
Markets served
OLI business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Industrial Vibration Equipment Sales: OLI generates revenue through the sale of industrial vibrators, electric vibrators, concrete consolidation equipment, and flow aid products. The company sells directly through its global subsidiary network and indirectly through distributors. Products range from standard electric motovibrators to specialized explosion-proof equipment for hazardous environments.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
OLI product offering
Product offeringCore offering
OLI designs, manufactures, and globally distributes industrial vibrators and vibration-based material handling solutions through three core divisions: Industrial Vibrators (electric motovibrators MVE and VISAM), Flow Aids (pneumatic vibrators, aerators, and air cannons for silo and hopper discharge), and Concrete Consolidation (internal and external concrete vibrators, pokers, and frequency converters). The company combines Italian engineering know-how with a worldwide subsidiary network of 25 trading entities and 4 manufacturing plants to deliver ATEX-certified, application-engineered equipment to industrial customers across construction, mining, food, chemical, energy, machinery, and environmental sectors.
Product overview
OLI is the international leader in industrial vibration technology, providing a comprehensive portfolio of industrial vibrators, electric vibrators (MVE, VISAM), concrete consolidation products, frequency converters, and flow aids. The product line is organized into three main divisions: Industrial Vibrators (electric motovibrators including Standard, Exe, Exd, Milling, DC, F, FD, SV, HF, SS, MICRO variants, plus VISAM range), Flow Aids (pneumatic vibrators including P, F, K, OR, OT, S series, plus air cannons, aerators, and nozzles), and Concrete Consolidation (internal and external vibrators, converters, and poker units). Supporting accessories include oscillating suspensions, control panels, fastening systems, and multiple socket panels. The company combines Italian know-how with a global strategy, serving clients across all five continents through an international network of subsidiaries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- VISAM: Electric motovibrators product line for industrial applications
- MVE
- MVO
- VHA
- VHPG
- VBS
- VBT
- OWC
- EWO
Products and services
- Industrial Vibrators (MVE / VISAM Electric Motovibrators) Electric vibrating motors for general industrial applications including hazardous-area use (Exe/Exd), high-frequency screens, DC mobile equipment, flanged mounting, stainless steel food-grade, and MICRO compact configurations. Sold to OEMs, plant operators, and equipment builders worldwide.
- Flow Aids (Pneumatic Vibrators, Aerators, Air Cannons) Pneumatic vibrators and flow-assistance equipment used to solve material flow problems in silos, hoppers, bins, tank trucks, and trailers, including bridging, rat-holing, and deposit issues. Many models are ATEX-certified for explosive dust/gas environments. Targeted at industrial bulk-solid handlers across mining, food, chemicals, and construction.
- Concrete Consolidation Equipment Internal and external concrete vibrators, pokers, and frequency converters used to consolidate fresh concrete in construction, precast, and infrastructure projects. Sold to concrete producers, construction companies, and precast machinery manufacturers.
- MVO Hydraulic Vibrators Hydraulic-powered vibrators for industrial vehicles, dump trucks, agricultural machines, and asphalt-industry machinery where electric or pneumatic power is unavailable. Designed for mobile heavy-equipment vibration applications.
- OWC Rubber Oscillating Suspension Rubber-and-mechanical oscillating suspension mounts used to isolate vibration, dampen shock, and support vibrating equipment on industrial machinery frames. Sold to OEMs and plant builders integrating vibrators into larger systems.
Quantifiable outcome
- Order processing within 24 hours worldwide
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use OLI
Customer profileSegments7 records
Ideal customer profiles7 records
OLI technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
OLI partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
OLI competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Cleveland Vibrator Company: US industrial vibrator and vibratory equipment manufacturer serving foundry, mining, food, and chemical processing. Directly comparable core product line (electric and pneumatic vibrators) with overlapping North American customer base.
- Eriez: US-based global manufacturer of industrial vibrators, feeders, and magnetic separation equipment. Comparable in serving mining, food, and process industries with vibration technology, though Eriez's portfolio is broader (magnetics, metal detection) than OLI's vibration focus.
- Italvibras: Italian-headquartered industrial electric and pneumatic vibrator manufacturer — directly comparable to OLI's MVE and pneumatic product lines, serving the same construction, mining, and process-industry customers. Italvibras and OLI are widely regarded as the two leading Italian specialists in this niche.
- WAM Group: Italy-headquartered global manufacturer of bulk material handling equipment including screw conveyors, rotary valves, and industrial vibrators. Comparable in Italian industrial-equipment heritage and global subsidiary distribution model to OLI.
- Vibration Mountings & Controls (VMC Group): US manufacturer of vibration isolation, vibration control products, and industrial vibrators. Comparable to OLI's oscillating suspension (OWC) and general vibration product portfolio across HVAC, industrial, and OEM customers.
- NetterVibration: Germany-based manufacturer of pneumatic, electric, and hydraulic vibrators plus concrete vibration equipment. Directly comparable product portfolio and end-market exposure to OLI, with strong presence in European industrial accounts.
- Martin Vibration Systems: US manufacturer of industrial vibrators, vibratory feeders, and vibration solutions. Closely comparable to OLI's industrial vibrator and flow-aid product lines serving construction, aggregate, and process industries.
Broad incumbents
- SKF: Sweden-based global industrial bearings and rotating-equipment manufacturer with condition monitoring and vibration analysis offerings. Adjacent rather than direct competition, but a potential ecosystem partner or future entrant through smart-condition-monitoring integration.
- Renold: UK-listed power transmission and industrial chain manufacturer with a vibration-equipment product line. Broader industrial conglomerate footprint, but overlapping customer base in heavy industries, mining, and process manufacturing.
Emerging players
- Tonghui (Vibration Motor) / Suzhou Tonghui: Chinese emerging manufacturer of vibration motors and concrete vibrators competing primarily on price in commodity tier. Represents the competitive threat from low-cost Asian producers, especially in non-certified and export-channel segments.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
OLI social profiles
Digital presenceOLI compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance11 records
OLI financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
OLI leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
OLI subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries23 records
OLI funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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OLI M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about OLI
What does OLI do?
OLI designs, manufactures, and globally distributes industrial vibrators and vibration-based material handling solutions through three core divisions: Industrial Vibrators (electric motovibrators MVE and VISAM), Flow Aids (pneumatic vibrators, aerators, and air cannons for silo and hopper discharge), and Concrete Consolidation (internal and external concrete vibrators, pokers, and frequency converters). The company combines Italian engineering know-how with a worldwide subsidiary network of 25 trading entities and 4 manufacturing plants to deliver ATEX-certified, application-engineered equipment to industrial customers across construction, mining, food, chemical, energy, machinery, and environmental sectors.
Is OLI a public or private company?
OLI is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was OLI founded?
OLI was founded in 1961. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is OLI based?
OLI is headquartered in Medolla, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does OLI make money?
One revenue line is on record: industrial Vibration Equipment Sales.
Who are OLI's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Cleveland Vibrator Company, Eriez, Italvibras, WAM Group, Vibration Mountings & Controls (VMC Group), NetterVibration and Martin Vibration Systems. Broad incumbents are SKF and Renold. Tonghui (Vibration Motor) / Suzhou Tonghui is listed as an emerging player.
Does OLI have an API?
No public API is recorded for OLI.
What industry is OLI in?
OLI's product category is Industrial Vibration Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAKAG, Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment. Its NAICS code is 335 and its SIC code is 3620.