GEAX srl

What GEAX srl does

GEAX srl is an Italian manufacturer of hydraulic drilling rigs for foundation engineering, headquartered in Montefano (Macerata province), Italy. The company designs and produces compact and ultra-compact piling equipment that operates in environments where standard rigs cannot function, including low-headroom indoor sites, narrow urban spaces, sloped terrain and railway construction. Its product portfolio is organized into three core series: the EK multi-function rigs (10–57 tons) supporting Kelly, CFA, diaphragm wall, soil mixing, jet grouting and vibratory driving via modular conversion kits; the DTC compact series (DTC80/50/30/20) emphasizing maneuverability and transport efficiency; and the XD ultra-compact series (XD9, XD6) marketed as the world's smallest hydraulic piling rigs. Supporting the rig line, GEAX offers matched drilling tools (buckets, augers, CFA tools), the CD09 hydraulic casing oscillator, and custom configurations including diaphragm wall drills, low-headroom rigs, long-reach rigs and railway rigs.

The underlying technology is centered on a patented architecture combining an excavator arm with a mast, paired with a sliding mast (mast scorrevole) system integrated with a telescopic Kelly bar to deliver structural rigidity, reduced weight and lower noise. Modular conversion kits allow a single rig to switch between drilling methods, reducing customer capital intensity. Patented solutions back the engineering claims, and the company advertises capabilities spanning 300–2500 mm pile diameters, depths to 60 m, and CFA piles up to 1200 mm at 25 m depth.

GEAX generates revenue through hardware sales of rigs, tools and spare parts, complemented by after-sales service, technical training and maintenance. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise sales with a global authorized dealer network and regional service partners, supported by a multi-language website (EN, IT, DE, ES, FR) and spare-parts shipping worldwide. The primary customer segment is foundation and geotechnical contractors, with secondary applications in railway, infrastructure and ground-improvement projects. GEAX is a privately-held Italian Società a responsabilità limitata (SRL) with €2,000,000 share capital, operating as a subsidiary within Lifco AB's management and coordination framework.

Name

GEAX srl

Legal name

GEAX SRL

Website

https://geax.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GEAX srl is an Italian manufacturer of compact and ultra-compact hydraulic drilling rigs for foundation engineering, serving geotechnical contractors globally through direct sales and a dealer network as a subsidiary of Lifco AB.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Montefano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic Drilling Rig Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling hydraulic drilling rigs for foundation applications including large diameter piles, CFA, and ultra-compact piling rigs. Equipment sales are the core business with pricing provided upon quote request.
2. Drilling Equipment and Tools: Complete range of drilling tools including buckets, augers, CFA tools, and custom solutions carefully sized and matched to drilling rig dimensions to maximize efficiency on construction sites.
3. Spare Parts: Comprehensive stock of original spare parts for worldwide shipping to keep machines operational globally.
4. After-Sales Service and Support: Service support including direct assistance from engineers, technical training, and maintenance services to support customer success post-delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GEAX srl designs and manufactures hydraulic drilling rigs and foundation equipment for the construction industry. Its product portfolio spans the EK multi-function series, DTC compact series, XD ultra-compact piling rigs, the CD09 casing oscillator, custom machines for specialized applications, and drilling tools (buckets, augers, CFA tools). The company sells these rigs globally through direct sales and a dealer network, complemented by spare parts and after-sales service support.

Product overview

GEAX srl is a manufacturer of hydraulic drilling rigs for foundation engineering. The product portfolio consists of three main series: (1) EK Series multi-function drilling rigs (10-57 tons) supporting Kelly, CFA, diaphragm walls, soil mixing, soil displacement, hydraulic hammers, and vibratory drivers with modular conversion kits; (2) DTC Series compact drilling machines (DTC80, DTC50, DTC30, DTC20) with exceptional maneuverability and easy transport; and (3) XD Series ultra-compact piling rigs (XD9, XD6) for extremely low-height environments and indoor spaces. Products span large diameter piles (300-2500 mm, depths to 60 m), CFA drilling (up to 1200 mm diameter, 25 m depth), ultra-compact applications, and custom machines for diaphragm walls, low headroom, long reach, and railway applications. The accessory line includes drilling buckets, augers, CFA tools, and the CD09 hydraulic casing oscillator. Geax is a subsidiary of Lifco AB.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EK Series Multi-Function Drilling Rigs Multi-function hydraulic drilling rigs for foundation contractors. The EK series spans 10-57 ton operating weight and supports Kelly bar boring, CFA, diaphragm walls, soil mixing, soil displacement, hydraulic hammer, and vibratory driver applications through modular conversion kits. Drilling diameters range from 300 to 2500 mm with depths up to 60 m.
• CFA Drilling Rigs (EK CFA Series) Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) variants of the EK platform designed for CFA piles up to 1200 mm diameter and 25 m depth. Quick-to-assemble configuration targeted at foundation contractors performing CFA drilling on construction sites.
• DTC Series Compact Drilling Rigs Geax's first series of compact drilling rigs with an iconic architecture combining a long arm and sliding mast. Distinguished by exceptional maneuverability, easy transport, and low operating and maintenance costs. Models include DTC20, DTC30, DTC50, and DTC80 for foundation contractors needing compact equipment.
• XD Series Ultra-Compact Piling Rigs World's smallest hydraulic piling rigs (XD6 and XD9) engineered for extremely low-height environments, difficult-to-reach sites, and indoor spaces. Mounted on a tiltable crawler for perfect vertical alignment and equipped with auxiliary winch, Kelly locking, and push cylinder functionality comparable to larger rigs.
• CD09 Hydraulic Casing Oscillator Compact hydraulic oscillating casing machine designed to mount on Geax drilling rigs. Specifications include maximum casing diameter 900 mm, vertical stroke 300 mm, torque 300 kNm, and weight 3500 kg. Used by foundation contractors for casing installation during drilling operations.
• Custom Machines and Special Applications Custom-engineered drilling rigs and applications for specialized construction scenarios, including EK90D diaphragm wall drills, low headroom rigs for sites with limited vertical clearance, long reach rigs for extended working distance, wheeled railway construction rigs, and ground improvement applications (soil mixing, jet grouting, vibroflotation, reverse circulation). Targeted at contractors with unique site constraints.
• Drilling Tools and Accessories Range of drilling accessories including drilling buckets (all sizes/configurations), drilling augers (all types/sizes), and Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) tools, matched to Geax drilling rig capabilities to maximize site efficiency for foundation contractors.
• After-Sales Service and Spare Parts After-sales service and spare parts program providing direct engineering assistance, technical training, and maintenance support to GEAX equipment owners worldwide, plus original spare parts shipping to keep rigs operational.

Quantifiable outcome

• Drilling diameter range 300-2500mm with depths up to 60m for large diameter piles
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• XCMG: XCMG is one of the world's largest construction equipment manufacturers with a broad rotary drilling rig portfolio. While primarily competing on scale and price in larger rigs, XCMG increasingly targets international foundation drilling markets where GEAX operates, posing a competitive threat at lower price points.
• SANY: SANY is a major Chinese construction equipment OEM with a growing foundation drilling rig line. As a broad incumbent with significant R&D resources, it competes with GEAX in rotary and CFA drilling rigs, particularly in emerging markets and price-sensitive segments.
• Liebherr: Liebherr is a major diversified construction equipment manufacturer with a broad foundation drilling rig portfolio, including large-diameter and rotary rigs. While not specialized in ultra-compact rigs like GEAX, it competes in overlapping segments with greater scale, dealer reach, and pricing power.

Direct peers

• Junttan: Junttan is a Finnish manufacturer of hydraulic piling rigs and foundation equipment, specializing in driven and bored pile rigs. It targets similar foundation contractor customers with comparable piling rig products and competes with GEAX in European and international foundation markets.
• Casagrande Group: Casagrande is an Italian manufacturer of hydraulic piling rigs, drilling equipment, and foundation machinery. It offers a comparable product range including large-diameter rigs, CFA rigs, and compact machines, making it one of the closest direct peers to GEAX in technology and geography.
• Bauer Group: Bauer is a global German manufacturer of foundation equipment, including rotary drilling rigs, piling rigs, and specialized foundation machinery. It is the most direct competitor to GEAX across large-diameter, CFA, and specialty foundation drilling rigs, competing for the same foundation contractor customers worldwide.
• Soilmec: Soilmec is an Italian manufacturer of hydraulic drilling rigs and foundation equipment, headquartered near Pesaro. As a fellow Italian piling rig specialist, it competes head-to-head with GEAX in Kelly, CFA, and compact piling rigs across global markets, sharing much of the same customer base.
• MAIT S.p.A. MAIT is an Italian producer of hydraulic piling rigs and foundation equipment serving construction contractors. It is a direct competitor in the Italian and European piling rig market, with overlapping Kelly and CFA drilling rig offerings targeting the same customer segments as GEAX.

Emerging players

• ENT Engineering: ENT manufactures hydraulic piling rigs and foundation drilling equipment with a focus on compact and mid-size rigs. It serves similar foundation contractor customers in European and international markets, providing partial overlap with GEAX's compact and CFA rig product lines.
• ABI Group (Banut Group): ABI Group is a German manufacturer of piling rigs and foundation equipment, including compact and specialized rigs. It overlaps with GEAX in smaller piling rig segments and represents an emerging competitor in compact drilling applications for urban construction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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