Olcese Ricci

What Olcese Ricci does

Olcese Ricci srl is a privately-held Italian manufacturer of precision nautical components and accessories, founded in 1946 and headquartered in Sori (Genoa), Italy. The company began by producing brass and bronze parts for the naval industry and has since expanded into a comprehensive portfolio spanning four primary categories: boccaporti (marine hatches and watertight doors), oblò (portlights and deck hatches), ferramenta navale (marine hardware including locks, handles, hinges, latches, and barrel bolts), and accessori nautici (nautical equipment such as bollards, cleats, fairleads, rod holders, deck fillers, gangways, and handrails). Manufacturing uses premium marine-grade materials — aluminum, AISI 316 stainless steel, chrome-plated brass, polished brass, and nylon — across a catalog of more than 2,000 standard products plus custom manufacturing to customer drawings.

The business operates a direct sales model targeting two primary vertical segments: recreational boating (nautica da diporto) and the military naval industry. Olcese Ricci manages the full product lifecycle internally, from ideation and engineering through production, certification, installation, and onboard testing. The company has held ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification since 1998 and holds RINA type approval for its watertight hatch models (series 5430), providing regulatory credibility for naval and military maritime contracts. Distribution is handled directly from the Sori manufacturing facility, with a bilingual Italian/English corporate website and downloadable catalog PDF serving as the primary marketing and lead-generation channel.

The company is structured as an Italian società a responsabilità limitata (srl) under P.IVA IT00249990102, with no disclosed institutional investment, parent company, subsidiaries, or management team changes. Headcount is reported in the 11–50 range. The business shows no funding activity, M&A, or AI/digital product development in the available data, consistent with a stable, founder- or family-controlled specialty industrial operation.

Name

Olcese Ricci

Legal name

Olcese Ricci srl

Website

https://olcesericci.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Olcese Ricci is a family-owned Italian manufacturer, founded in 1946, producing precision marine hardware — hatches, portlights, fittings, and accessories — for recreational boating and military naval customers from its Sori facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Hardware and Nautical Components

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Boat Building (336612)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Deck Fittings & Hardware (Bitts, Fairleads, Cleats, Anchors & Chains) (IMAJAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Accommodation & Interior Outfit (Cabins, Galleys, Sanitary, Furniture) (IMAJAIAF), Safety, Risk & Compliance Engineering (SOLAS, Class Rules, HAZID/HAZOP, FMEA) (IMAJAGAJ)

Keywords

• Marine hardware manufacturing
• Nautical components
• Boat accessories
• Marine hatches
• Naval fittings

Headquarters

HQ city

Sori

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Marine Components and Accessories Sales: Olcese Ricci generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of nautical components and accessories. The company offers over 2000 standard catalog products and custom manufacturing services based on customer specifications. Revenue is derived from direct sales to boat builders, naval shipyards, and the recreational boating market.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Olcese Ricci designs and manufactures nautical components and accessories for the recreational boating and military naval industries. Its 2000+ SKU catalog covers marine hatches (boccaporti), portlights (oblò), marine hardware (ferramenta navale such as locks, hinges, handles, and latches), and nautical equipment (bollards, cleats, fairleads, rod holders, deck fillers, gangways, handrails). The company also offers custom manufacturing based on customer drawings and manages the full product lifecycle from design and engineering through certification to onboard installation and testing.

Product overview

Olcese Ricci srl is a manufacturer of high-end nautical components and accessories founded in 1946, serving both recreational boating and military naval industries. The product portfolio comprises four main categories: (1) Boccaporti (Hatches) including flush deck hatches, weathertight hatches, plexiglass hatches, and watertight doors for deck access; (2) Oblò (Portlights) including deck hatches and standard portlights; (3) Ferramenta Navale (Marine Hardware) encompassing locks, handles, hinges, latches, and various fastening hardware; and (4) Accessori Nautici (Nautical Equipment) including bollards, cleats, fairleads, rod holders, deck fillers, gangways, handrails, and specialized equipment. The company produces over 2000 products and offers custom manufacturing based on customer drawings. Products are manufactured from aluminium, stainless steel AISI 316, chrome plated brass, and polished brass, with ISO 9001:2015 quality certification maintained since 1998.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boccaporti (Marine Hatches) Marine hatches and deck openings including flush deck hatches, weathertight hatches, and plexiglass hatches for recreational boating and military naval applications. Includes RINA type-approved watertight models in aluminium with 316 stainless steel hardware.
• Porte Stagne (Watertight Doors) Watertight doors designed to prevent water ingress in naval and recreational vessels.
• Oblò (Portlights) Portlights including deck hatches and standard portlight models for ventilation and light entry on vessels.
• Passiuomo (Deck Hatches) Deck hatch systems for crew and cargo access on marine vessels.
• Ferramenta Navale (Marine Hardware) Extensive range of marine hardware including locks, handles, hinges, barrel bolts, lifting rings, latches, door holders, hooks, stays, coat hooks, and ball bearing slides for boat applications, manufactured in stainless steel, brass, and chrome-plated brass.
• Chiusure per Boccaporti (Hatch Lockings) Hatch locking mechanisms including flush hatch locks, heavy handles, and AISI 316 stainless steel locking systems for marine hatch applications.
• Cerniere (Marine Hinges) Marine hinges including flush hinges in chrome plated brass and heavy hinges in various dimensions for hatch applications.
• Accessori Nautici (Nautical Equipment) Wide range of nautical equipment including bollards, cleats, fairleads, bow rollers, stanchion bases, table pedestals, ventilators, rowlocks, shackles, fishing rod holders, deck fillers, gangways, handrails, and general marine accessories.
• Deck Fillers Deck filler systems for water, fuel, and diesel filling on vessels, available in chrome plated brass, polished brass, and anodised aluminium options.
• Rod Holders and Fishing Accessories Fishing rod holders in aluminium, brass, and stainless steel, including adjustable models, clamp mounting, and bulkhead mounting options for sport fishing vessels.
• Marine Equipments Additional marine equipment including turnbuckles, chain plates, screws, rings, boat hooks, bow handles, brackets, steps, gangways, handrails, bells, towel rails, ashtrays, lights, tracks, and fishing chairs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Full product lifecycle management from ideation and engineering to production, certification, and on-board installation and testing

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NavalDoorsminorOthersReferenced as a related company website link on the Olcese Ricci site, suggesting a related or affiliated entity in the nautical hardware industry.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wichard: Wichard (a Wichard Group brand) manufactures marine hardware including shackles, snap hooks, cleats, and rigging components from stainless steel—closely comparable to Olcese Ricci's nautical accessories and stainless steel AISI 316 hardware range.
• Man Ship Ship Suppliers: Man Ship supplies marine deck hardware and ship equipment to commercial and recreational shipyards in Europe—directly comparable as a regional European peer supplying similar marine hardware categories to Olcese Ricci.
• Edson International: Edson International manufactures marine hardware and steering systems for powerboats, including wheel mounts, pumps, and deck hardware—comparable to Olcese Ricci's broader marine hardware portfolio serving recreational and commercial boats.
• Ronstan International: Ronstan manufactures marine hardware, rigging, and sailing equipment including cleats, blocks, and deck fittings—closely comparable to Olcese Ricci's marine hardware and nautical accessory product lines.
• Lewmar: Lewmar is a leading global manufacturer of marine hardware, hatches, portlights, winches, and deck equipment serving both sail and powerboat builders—directly comparable to Olcese Ricci's hatches, portlights, and hardware categories for recreational and commercial vessels.
• Harken: Harken produces marine hardware including winches, cleats, blocks, and travelers for sailing and powerboats—directly comparable to Olcese Ricci's cleats (gallocce), bollards (bitte), fairleads, and general marine fittings.
• C. Sherman Johnson Co. C. Sherman Johnson manufactures marine hardware, rigging fittings, and stainless steel deck hardware for sailboats and commercial vessels—closely comparable to Olcese Ricci's marine hardware and fittings range.
• Forespar: Forespar produces marine hardware including deck fittings, pole hardware, and accessories for sail and powerboats—comparable to Olcese Ricci's deck hardware and nautical accessories.

Regional players

• Goiotta: Goiotta is an Italian manufacturer of marine hardware, portlights, and deck fittings serving the Italian yacht and recreational boating market—directly comparable to Olcese Ricci's hatches, portlights, and hardware, though primarily Italy-focused.

Others

• NavalDoors: NavalDoors appears as a related/affiliated nautical company linked from the Olcese Ricci website, suggesting overlap in marine doors and watertight door products serving naval applications—comparable as an adjacent/affiliated specialist in marine doors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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