What claber does

Claber S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of residential and light-commercial garden irrigation products, founded in 1969 and headquartered in Fiume Veneto (Pordenone), Italy. The company operates as a single-shareholder entity (Società con unico socio) under the management and coordination of parent group FITT S.p.A., a diversified industrial conglomerate. Claber distributes three principal hardware product lines — above-ground (fuoriterra), drip (a goccia), and underground (interrata) irrigation — supplemented by a smart irrigation ecosystem branded myAquaSystem. The smart layer includes Bluetooth-enabled controllers (Hydro-4 BT, Controller-4 BT, Elettra-BT), solar-powered timers (myAquaSolar) that operate without batteries or grid power, Bluetooth rain sensors, and the proprietary myClaber smartphone application available on iOS and Android. Products are designed for DIY residential installation rather than professional contractor deployment, with notable proprietary features including the Quick-Click hose fitting system and the modular Block-System for drip configuration.

The company serves residential consumers — homeowners with gardens ranging from small balconies and terraces to medium and large lawns of 200+ m², indoor plant enthusiasts, and hobby vegetable growers — through a multi-channel go-to-market model that combines direct-to-consumer e-commerce on claber.com (available in six languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, and Croatian), a network of physical retail stores and garden centers, and selected wholesale distributors across more than 80 countries. Distribution partnerships include exclusive regional distributors such as Brati Ritoša d.o.o. for Croatia. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware product sales, with ancillary aftermarket services covering spare parts, repair, and design consultation for custom irrigation installations. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, but products are positioned in the mid-to-premium segment with Made in Italy quality branding. Customer acquisition relies on brand reputation, dealer networks, and content marketing through multilingual DIY guides, solution-finder tools, video tutorials, and email newsletters.

Leadership is anchored by CEO Gianluigi Spadotto. No management team data, board composition, or recent leadership changes are disclosed. The company operates a headquarters and production facility at Via Pontebbana 22, 33080 Fiume Veneto (PN), Italy, with 51–100 employees. There is no evidence of venture capital, private equity, or public market investment; ownership is concentrated under FITT S.p.A. No acquisitions, divestitures, regulatory actions, or restructuring events are documented in the available data.

Name

claber

Legal name

CLABER S.P.A.

Website

https://claber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Claber S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of residential garden irrigation products — above-ground, drip, and underground systems — plus Bluetooth-enabled smart controllers and solar-powered timers. Founded in 1969 and operating as a subsidiary of FITT S.p.A., Claber serves millions of residential gardeners across more than 80 countries via retail, distributor, and direct e-commerce channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Garden Irrigation Equipment

NAICS

Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing (333112), Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Retailers (4442), Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (444240)

SIC

Lawn & Garden Tractors & Home Lawn & Gardens Equip (3524), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200)

akta.pro primary industry

Irrigation & Outdoor Plumbing Products (IMADALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Irrigation Automation & Controllers (Timers, Solenoids, Control Panels) (AFABAHAI), Irrigation Monitoring & Sensors (Flow/Pressure Meters, Soil Moisture, Water Quality Sensors) (AFABAHAJ), Drip Irrigation Consumables & Accessories (Emitters, Dripline, Fittings, End Caps) (AFABAHAD), Drip Irrigation Installation & Maintenance (Gardens/Planters) (HSAIAEAE)

Keywords

• Garden irrigation equipment
• Drip irrigation systems
• Smart watering timers
• Underground sprinklers
• Garden hose fittings

Headquarters

HQ city

Fiume Veneto

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Claber generates revenue primarily through the sale of physical irrigation products including timers, controllers, sprinklers, hoses, fittings, drip systems, and accessories across three product lines (above-ground, drip, underground irrigation).
2. Aftermarket Services: Revenue from spare parts, repair services, and design consultation services for custom irrigation installations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Claber manufactures and sells a complete range of garden irrigation products organized into three main lines: above-ground (fuoriterra), drip (a goccia), and underground (interrata). The portfolio includes water timers, controllers, sprinklers, hoses, hose reels, tap connectors, drip kits, micro-sprinklers, and solenoid valves, complemented by a smart irrigation line (myAquaSystem) with Bluetooth-enabled controllers and the myClaber smartphone app, plus solar-powered programmers. Products are designed for DIY installation by residential gardeners and are distributed in over 80 countries.

Product overview

Claber offers a comprehensive portfolio of garden irrigation products organized into three main product lines: Above-ground (fuoriterra), Drip irrigation (a goccia), and Underground (interrata). The company also provides smart irrigation solutions through the myAquaSystem line, which includes Bluetooth-enabled controllers (Hydro-4 BT, Controller-4 BT, Elettra-BT), solar-powered timers (myAquaSolar), and rain sensors, all managed via the myClaber smartphone app. The product range includes timers/programmers, drippers, micro-sprinklers, sprinklers, hoses, hose reels, tap connectors, couplings, solenoid valves, and autonomous systems like Aqua-Magic System and Aqualux System. Claber's products are designed for DIY installation and are distributed in over 80 countries since 1969.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• myAquaSystem: Smart irrigation system controlled via smartphone app myClaber with Bluetooth connectivity for underground and drip irrigation management.
• Twiddy
• Sprayer
• myAquaSolar
• Hydro-4
• Colibrì System
• Ergogrip System
• Metal-Jet
• Aquamaster
• Block-System

Products and services

• myAquaSystem Smart irrigation system for residential gardens, controlled via the myClaber smartphone app with Bluetooth connectivity; integrates Hydro-4 BT, Controller-4 BT, Elettra-BT, Rain Sensor BT, and myAquaSolar products for managing underground and drip irrigation remotely.
• Hydro-4 BT (cod. 90840) Battery-powered all-in-one irrigation controller combining a programmer and 4 independent solenoid valves inside a single buried valve box, designed for DIY installation in medium residential gardens up to 600 m² and managed via Bluetooth app.
• myAquaSolar Tempo (cod. 8497) Single-zone 100% solar-powered irrigation timer for tap-mounted drip irrigation systems, functioning without batteries or electrical connections.
• myAquaSolar Dual (cod. 8498) Two-zone 100% solar-powered irrigation programmer managing up to 2 independent drip lines, suitable for borders, flower beds, and potted plants; requires no batteries or electrical grid connection.
• Sprayer Pressure sprayer for everyday garden and outdoor tasks, available in 1.5L and 2L versions.
• Twiddy Extensible garden hose available in 15m and 25m versions, supplied with connectors and a spray gun for targeted watering around the home and garden.
• Colibrì System DIY underground micro-irrigation system for small gardens up to 50 m², sold as a starter kit with micro-sprinklers for residential consumers.
• Aqua-Magic System Independent drip irrigation system with integrated pump and photovoltaic panel; works without electrical or tap-water connections and pairs with the 80L Aqua-Magic Tank to irrigate up to 20 potted plants.
• Aqua-Magic Tank (cod. 8061) Foldable 80-liter water tank designed for use with the Aqua-Magic System, enabling fully autonomous irrigation of potted plants where no tap is available.
• Aquauno Mist (cod. 8496) Single-channel irrigation programmer for tap-mounted drip and mist irrigation systems in residential settings.
• Aqualux System (cod. 8062) Autonomous drip irrigation system with 30L tank offering 4 daily programs, powered via USB with a rechargeable battery providing up to 28 days of operation without grid power.
• Aquauno Logica (cod. 8422) Single-channel irrigation programmer with preset programs that automate tap-mounted residential watering without requiring a smartphone.
• Metal Gemini (cod. 8894) Metal-frame hose reel cart for storing, transporting, and deploying garden hoses around the home.
• Rain Sensor (cod. 90915) Sensor accessory that automatically interrupts irrigation when rain is detected, preventing water waste in residential gardens.
• Happy Fresh Evolution Kit Outdoor misting/cooling kit with programmable timer for residential patios and gardens, available in 7.5m and 12m versions, with or without the Aquauno Mist timer.
• Linea Fuoriterra (Above-Ground Irrigation Line) Above-ground irrigation product line encompassing tap connectors, couplings, spray nozzles and pistols, sprinklers, hose reels and carts, hoses, and outdoor cooling system kits, including the Ergogrip System, Metal-Jet, and Aquamaster series for residential gardens.
• Linea a Goccia (Drip Irrigation Line) Drip irrigation product line comprising water timers, Block-System, RainJet accessories, drippers, drip kits, micro-sprinklers, autonomous watering systems (Aqua-Magic, Aqualux), and hoses for residential gardens, balconies, and vegetable patches.
• Linea Interrata (Underground Irrigation Line) Underground irrigation product line including buried micro-irrigation, water timers, solenoid valves, sprinklers, pipes, connectors, and accessories for residential lawn installations.
• myClaber App Companion smartphone application (iOS and Android) that connects to myAquaSystem irrigation devices via Bluetooth to configure programs, monitor sensors, and manage irrigation cycles remotely.

Quantifiable outcome

• Automated irrigation reduces water waste and manual watering time

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• FITT S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFITT S.p.A. (Tax Code 00162620249) is the parent company exercising management and coordination over Claber S.p.A. As the controlling entity, FITT provides strategic direction and operational oversight for the Claber brand.
• Brati Ritoša d.o.o.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrati Ritoša d.o.o. (Šime Kurelića 20/3, 52000 Pazin, Croatia) is the authorized distributor for Claber products in Croatia. They manage local sales, distribution, and customer support for Claber irrigation products in the Croatian market.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cellfast: Cellfast is a Polish manufacturer of garden hoses, fittings, sprinklers, and irrigation accessories, competing head-on with Claber's above-ground and drip lines across Central and Eastern European retail channels.
• Gardena: Gardena (part of Husqvarna Group) is the most direct European peer, offering an almost identical residential garden irrigation portfolio (hoses, timers, drip, sprinklers, smart controllers) targeted at the same DIY homeowner segment across Europe.
• Orbit Irrigation: Orbit is a US-based manufacturer and retailer of residential irrigation products including timers, hose faucets, and drip systems; it competes with Claber in DIY residential watering across big-box retail.
• Hozelock: Hozelock is a UK-based manufacturer of residential garden watering products (hoses, connectors, sprayers, timers, micro-irrigation) with a very similar product mix and DIY-oriented customer base as Claber.
• Melnor: Melnor is a US-based residential watering products maker (oscillating sprinklers, timers, hoses, nozzles) targeting the same DIY homeowner segment as Claber, particularly through mass retail channels.

Emerging players

• Rachio: Rachio is a US smart-irrigation controller specialist whose Wi-Fi/app-based controllers directly compete with Claber's myAquaSystem / Hydro-4 BT, representing the technology-front edge of the residential irrigation category.

Broad incumbents

• Kärcher: Kärcher is a large German cleaning and outdoor equipment manufacturer whose garden watering, pump, and outdoor cleaning lines overlap with Claber's premium positioning and European DIY distribution.
• Rain Bird: Rain Bird is a large US-headquartered irrigation company offering residential and professional-grade sprinkler, drip, and controller systems; it overlaps with Claber in residential controllers but spans a much broader professional/commercial portfolio.
• Toro Company: Toro is a diversified outdoor equipment company with a meaningful irrigation segment serving residential and professional markets; its residential controllers, valves, and drip products overlap with Claber's offerings as part of a broader portfolio.
• Hunter Industries: Hunter Industries manufactures residential and professional irrigation controllers, valves, and rotors; its residential lineup competes directly with Claber's smart controllers and solenoid-based underground systems.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ClaberItaly
• Facebookfacebook.com/claber.italy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/claber-spa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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