What GICO does

GICO S.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer of custom and modular professional kitchens founded in 1971 by Luigi Ongaro and headquartered in Vazzola, Treviso. The company designs, engineers, and builds bespoke cooking systems for high-end restaurants, Michelin-starred chefs, luxury hotels, and large hospitality projects, with all R&D and production conducted at its Italian facilities. Its product portfolio spans three core lines: the Cooking Suite (fully bespoke kitchens engineered to chef specifications), the Fusion Line (modular kitchens with seamless single-top surfaces for maximum hygiene), and the H+ Modular Range (a 2021-launched high-end modular system available in five depth configurations with over 1,000 model combinations).

GICO operates as part of SOMEC Group's Talenta division (since 2020 and 2023 respectively), which integrates GICO with sister companies covering refrigeration, ovens, and pizza equipment. The business model is project-based and enterprise-focused: revenue is generated primarily through direct sales of custom-manufactured kitchen equipment, complemented by after-sales service, spare parts, and pre-sale design and installation support. The go-to-market relies on direct enterprise sales for large projects, a network of importers, distributors, and resellers internationally, and visibility through major trade shows such as Host Milano, GUEXT, and Sigep. Customers include Michelin-starred restaurants (Nicola Portinari, Davide Puleio, Mattia Pecis, Domenico Candela), luxury hotels (Park Hyatt Dubai, Grand Hotel Victoria, Grand Mercure Bangalore), and landmark hospitality projects (One Za'abeel Tower Dubai with 17 custom kitchen blocks).

The company's competitive positioning rests on Italian manufacturing heritage, deep customization capabilities, proprietary mechanical innovations (Harry's Grill System, Double Crown Burner, single-top Fusion Line, Monoblocco island design), and a broad portfolio of international certifications (CE, ISO 9001, UKCA, SASO, DVGW) that enable market access across Europe, the UK, the Middle East, and beyond. Pricing is quote-based per project with no public price list, and the minimum direct supply order threshold of €100 indicates a focus on substantial B2B installations rather than small-volume sales.

Name

GICO

Legal name

GICO S.r.l.

Website

https://gico.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GICO S.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer of custom and modular professional kitchens founded in 1971, serving Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury hotels, and large hospitality projects worldwide. It operates as part of SOMEC Group's Talenta division and sells bespoke kitchen systems through direct enterprise sales and an international partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Kitchen Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567)

akta.pro primary industry

Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Wholesale (AFAIALAB)

Keywords

• Professional kitchen equipment
• Modular cooking systems
• Custom kitchen manufacturing
• Commercial cooking equipment
• Restaurant kitchen engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Vazzola

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Kitchen Equipment Sales: Sale of modular, custom-built professional kitchens for restaurants, hotels, and catering facilities. Products include Cooking Suite (tailor-made), Fusion Line (single-top), and H+ Modular Range. Revenue is project-based with significant customization.
2. After-Sales Service and Spare Parts: Technical support, spare parts supply, and maintenance services provided after installation. Includes dedicated customer care and technical documentation access.
3. Custom Design and Installation Services: Pre-sale consultation, custom project design, turnkey delivery and installation support for complex projects. Full-service approach from concept to installation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GICO designs, manufactures, and installs custom and modular professional kitchens for high-end restaurants, luxury hotels, and hospitality establishments. The company produces complete cooking systems including the Cooking Suite (fully bespoke kitchens), Fusion Line (seamless single-top modular kitchens), and H+ Modular Range (configurable modular cooking equipment). All manufacturing is conducted in Italy at the Vazzola, Treviso facility, with pre-sale consultation, turnkey project delivery, and after-sales technical support.

Product overview

GICO is an Italian professional kitchen manufacturer founded in 1971, specializing in custom and modular professional cooking equipment. The company offers three main product lines: Cooking Suite (fully customized kitchens for high-end restaurants), Fusion Line (seamless surface modular kitchens with 3mm thick plates), and H+ Modular Range (comprehensive modular system with five depth configurations: H+55, H+70, H+90, H+100, H+110). Each line targets different market segments from high-end fine dining to larger hospitality operations, all manufactured in Italy at GICO's facilities in Vazzola, Treviso. The company operates as part of the Talenta division within the SOMEC Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cooking Suite Custom professional kitchen designed based on chef requirements, completely customizable for high-end restaurants and hospitality establishments.
• Fusion Line Extremely versatile modular kitchen with all the benefits of a seamless single surface without joints, featuring 30/10 (3mm) thickness plates for enhanced durability and hygiene.
• H+ Modular Range High-end modular kitchen system launched in 2021 featuring 75mm thick tops, ergonomic design, bayonet coupling system, and multiple depth configurations (H+55, H+70, H+90, H+100, H+110) for different space requirements.
• Pre-Sale Design and Consultation Pre-sale consultation and custom project design services for large hospitality projects, from concept development through project specification.
• After-Sales Service and Spare Parts Technical support, spare parts supply, and maintenance services provided after installation, including dedicated customer care and technical documentation access.
• Customization Services Tailor-made customization including custom RAL paint finishes, bespoke layouts, turnkey delivery, and installation support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Double crown burner with lowest carbon monoxide emissions certified by testing bodies
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Talenta Division (Somec Group)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Talenta is the division of Somec Group dedicated to professional kitchen systems and products, comprising GICO, Inoxtrend, Oxin, Pizza Group and Primax. Launched in 2023, Talenta provides an integrated approach with shared R&D, marketing, and purchasing for all member companies.
• Somec GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020GICO became part of Somec Group in 2020. Somec is a publicly listed company that brings together highly specialized companies in engineering, design and turnkey project realization. The partnership provides financial stability, production scale, and access to Somec's international network.
• PrimaxcoreTechnology or IntegrationPart of Talenta division, Primax provides refrigeration solutions that integrate with GICO kitchens, as seen in Casa Savini project featuring Primax refrigerated bases.
• InoxtrendcoreTechnology or IntegrationPart of Talenta division, Inoxtrend provides oven solutions that integrate with GICO kitchen systems, used in Casa Savini project with programmable low-temperature cooking capabilities.
• iQuote ProminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGICO products are available through iQuote Pro platform, a catalog for architects, designers, resellers and planners to create personalized offers and get design support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Electrolux Professional: Listed global provider of professional kitchen and laundry solutions with broad cooking-line product lines. Overlaps with GICO in modular cooking equipment for restaurants and hotels, especially in European premium accounts.
• Ali Group: Italian-founded global conglomerate owning numerous commercial kitchen, refrigeration and foodservice brands. Competes broadly with GICO via its portfolio of cooking-line and modular kitchen brands and pressures on bundled enterprise procurement.
• Middleby Corporation: Global leader in commercial foodservice equipment with 100+ brands covering cooking, refrigeration, warewashing and more. Competes with GICO across the modular cooking category (e.g., through Mareno, Garland) and offers broader bundles to multi-category hotel projects.
• Miele Professional: German premium professional laundry, dishwashing and cooking brand. Comparable premium positioning and overlapping customer base in luxury hotels and fine-dining accounts in Europe and GCC.
• Rational AG: German market leader in combi-steamer ovens for professional kitchens. Adjacent more than direct, but competes for oven-line budget inside the same premium hospitality projects as GICO's cooking suites.
• Hoshizaki: Japanese global manufacturer of commercial refrigeration, ice and cooking equipment. Touches GICO's space through professional cooking lines and competes for the same multi-category hospitality bids on a global scale.

Direct peers

• Mareno (Middleby): Historic Italian manufacturer of professional cooking suites and modular kitchens (now part of Middleby). Direct competition for GICO in the Italian and European premium kitchen segment, with overlapping modular/finish capabilities.
• Angelo Po: Italian manufacturer of modular and custom professional cooking equipment, refrigerators and neutral units for the HoReCa sector. Closest direct competitor to GICO in tailor-made and modular kitchens for high-end Italian and European restaurants.
• Unox: Italian manufacturer of professional combi ovens and cooking systems for bakeries, pastry shops and restaurants. Comparable Italian design-led, premium positioning and overlapping customer base of chefs and hospitality operators, with growing cook-and-hold and modular kitchen suites that compete with GICO's Cooking Suite.

Emerging players

• Inoxtrend (Talenta/SOMEC): Sister company to GICO within the SOMEC Group's Talenta division, specialized in professional ovens. Comparable in Italian-made, premium HoReCa positioning but with overlapping modular kitchen integration opportunities (and partial competition) versus GICO's suites.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInit.linkedin.com/company/gico-grandi-impianti-cucine
• Instagraminstagram.com/gicocucine

Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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