Scoprega
Scoprega is an Italian manufacturer of high-pressure inflators, valves, oars, and paddles for the nautical and water-sports industries, selling through Scoprega, Bravo, and AEDRA brands to OEM customers, distributors, retailers, and military/first-responder end markets globally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1983
- HeadquartersCassano D'adda, Italy
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Scoprega does
Scoprega is a privately held Italian manufacturer founded in 1983 and headquartered in Cassano d'Adda, producing high-pressure inflators, inflation valves, oars, and paddles for the nautical and water-sports industries. The company markets two principal brands — Scoprega (for OEM and B2B customers) and Bravo (for consumer water-sports accessories) — and in 2023 added AEDRA, a premium watersports sub-brand, alongside a connected product line including the GE 1800 ROMA inflatable tent and a Web App with IoT-enabled remote pressure control. Manufacturing is anchored in Italy, with a dedicated subsidiary, Ningbo Bravo Manufacturing, supporting Asian production and distribution, and the company operates an international network of official service centers.
The business model combines branded product sales to end consumers through distributors, retailers, and DTC e-commerce, with an OEM and custom-solutions arm supplying components and finished units to boat builders and other industrial customers. Pricing spans entry-level hand and foot pumps through mid-range electric pumps to high-end GE 25 HP and AEDRA premium units, enabling tiered positioning across price points. Recent strategic emphasis has been on reshoring valve production to Italy, expanding into adjacent categories such as military/first-responder equipment and inflatable shelters, and layering IoT connectivity onto the core pump product line.
Scoprega is led by Chairman Artemio Affaticati, employs 51–100 people, and remains privately held. Its competitive position rests on more than four decades of brand equity in a niche marine-accessories category, vertically integrated manufacturing across Italy and China, and a multi-tier distribution footprint rather than on disclosed technology leadership or rapid scaling.
Scoprega firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Scoprega
- Legal name
- Scoprega S.r.l.
- Website
- https://scoprega.it
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1983
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Scoprega is an Italian manufacturer of high-pressure inflators, valves, oars, and paddles for the nautical and water-sports industries, selling through Scoprega, Bravo, and AEDRA brands to OEM customers, distributors, retailers, and military/first-responder end markets globally.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Scoprega industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Marine and Water Sports Inflator Pumps
- NAICS
- Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996)
- SIC
- Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Water Sports & Marine Recreation Retail (Paddle/Surf/Dive/Boat Accessories) (CRAMABAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Paddle Sports Retail (Kayak, Canoe, SUP, Paddles) (CRAMAIAD), Water Sports & Marine Recreation Gear Distribution (CRAOAJAD)
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Where Scoprega is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cassano D'adda
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Scoprega business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Electric, Hand, and Foot Pump Sales: Scoprega generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of inflators (electric, hand, foot pumps), valves, and accessories for nautical, water sports, and inflatable tent applications. Products are sold under Scoprega and Bravo brands through B2B distributor channels and direct sales.
- Customized/OEM Solutions: Scoprega offers customized solutions and likely OEM partnerships for specific customer requirements in the marine and water sports industries.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | GE 900 Electric Inflator - Basic model |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | GE 900 A.R.S. Electric Inflator - Automatic Refilling System |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | GE 21-1A 12V Electric Pump - Promotional pricing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels10 records
Scoprega product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Scoprega manufactures and sells electric, hand, and foot inflators (pumps), inflation valves, oars, paddles, and related accessories for the nautical, water sports, and inflatable tent industries. The company operates two main brands (Scoprega and Bravo) plus the luxury watersports sub-brand AEDRA, and supplies its products globally through a distributor network, direct sales, OEM partnerships, and its own e-commerce storefront.
Product overview
Scoprega is an Italian manufacturer with over 40 years of experience producing inflatable products and accessories for the nautical, water sports, and inflatable tent industries. The product portfolio operates as a multi-brand platform organized around two sub-brands: the core Scoprega brand and the premium BRAVO sub-brand. Core offerings center on three categories of inflators (electric, hand, and foot pumps) complemented by valves, oars/paddles, remote control IoT technology, customized solutions, and accessories. The AEDRA sub-brand focuses on luxury watersports products including premium SUP boards and kits. The portfolio emphasizes Made in Italy quality with eco-sustainability initiatives including recycled materials and energy-efficient production.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- AEDRA: Luxury watersports brand under Scoprega
- BRAVO
- BRAVO PUMPS
- BRAVO VALVES
- BRAVO OARS & PADDLES
Products and services
- Electric Inflators (GE series)
Quantifiable outcome
- GE 25 inflates a 500L tank in under 6 minutes
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Scoprega
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Scoprega technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Scoprega partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.
- Ningbo Bravo Manufacturing of Inflators and Accessories Co. Ltd.coreAsian manufacturing facility for Bravo branded products, located in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China. Phone: +86 574 56869875. Website: bravoningbo.1688.com
- VODAK SPORT S.R.O.regionalAuthorized service center for Czech Republic. Address: Bratislavska 31, 60200 Brno, Czech Republic. Contact: [email protected]
- PROKITESURF LLCregionalAuthorized service center for USA. Address: 104 Cox Dr., 78374 Portland, Texas, USA. Contact: [email protected]
- North West Marine Distributors LtdregionalAuthorized service center for Canada. Address: 26940 26th Avenue, Aldergrove, BC V4W 4A4, Canada. Phone: +1 604-607-7901
- Auto Marine Specialties LtdregionalAuthorized service center for Canada. Address: 4718 - 1 Street SW, Calgary, AB SW T2G 0A2, Canada. Phone: +1 (403) 287-2120
- METS TRADEminorInternational marine equipment trade show. Scoprega participates annually at METS TRADE in Amsterdam (Booth 05.161 in 2021, Booth 12.008 in 2022)
- REAS Trade ShowminorItalian emergency and rescue trade show. Scoprega exhibits at REAS in Montichiari (BS), October 3-5, 2025, Stand A8-B7, Pavilion 2
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Scoprega competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Sevylor: Sevylor is a heritage brand of inflatable kayaks, paddle boards, and water toys that offers branded pumps and accessories, competing with Scoprega in the consumer-side recreational inflatable market.
- Bestway: Bestway is a large global manufacturer of inflatable pools, boats, and water sports products, vertically integrating pumps and accessories into its product line. It competes at scale with Scoprega in OEM and retail channels.
- NRS (Northwest River Supplies): NRS is a US paddlesports retailer and brand offering pumps, paddles, valves, and water sports accessories that compete with Scoprega's product portfolio across multiple categories including SUP, kayak, and raft inflation.
- Sea Eagle Boats: Sea Eagle is a long-established US inflatable boat and SUP brand offering its own branded pumps and accessories. It is both a potential OEM customer for Scoprega inflators and a competitor at the finished-product level.
- BIC Sport: BIC Sport is a global watersports brand producing SUPs, kayaks, and windsurfing equipment. It competes with AEDRA in the premium consumer watersports segment and overlaps on pump and accessory requirements.
Direct peers
- Red Paddle Co: Red Paddle Co is a leading premium inflatable SUP brand that sells its own branded pumps and accessories, competing with Scoprega's Bravo and AEDRA lines in the premium watersports segment and overlapping on pump technology requirements.
- Aqua Marina: Aqua Marina is a global manufacturer of inflatable SUP boards, kayaks, and water sports accessories, including its own line of electric and manual pumps that directly compete with Scoprega and Bravo products in the same retail and OEM channels.
- KEMP USA: KEMP USA is a US-based manufacturer and distributor of marine, watersports, and outdoor products including electric and manual inflators, competing with Scoprega in the B2B and OEM marine accessory market.
- Halkey-Roberts: Halkey-Roberts is a US-based manufacturer of inflation and deflation valves for marine, inflatable, and life-safety applications. It directly competes with Scoprega's Bravo Valves line in the OEM valve supply market.
Others
- Torqeedo: Torqeedo is a German manufacturer of electric marine propulsion systems. While not a direct inflator competitor, it shares Scoprega's positioning as a European premium marine technology brand and serves overlapping OEM and B2B channels.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Scoprega social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
Scoprega financial estimates
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Scoprega leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Scoprega subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Scoprega funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Scoprega M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Scoprega
What does Scoprega do?
Scoprega manufactures and sells electric, hand, and foot inflators (pumps), inflation valves, oars, paddles, and related accessories for the nautical, water sports, and inflatable tent industries. The company operates two main brands (Scoprega and Bravo) plus the luxury watersports sub-brand AEDRA, and supplies its products globally through a distributor network, direct sales, OEM partnerships, and its own e-commerce storefront.
Is Scoprega a public or private company?
Scoprega is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Scoprega founded?
Scoprega was founded in 1983. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Scoprega based?
Scoprega is headquartered in Cassano D'adda, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Scoprega make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Electric, Hand, and Foot Pump Sales are the primary driver. The others are customized/OEM Solutions.
Who are Scoprega's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Sevylor, Bestway, NRS (Northwest River Supplies), Sea Eagle Boats and BIC Sport. Direct peers are Red Paddle Co, Aqua Marina, KEMP USA and Halkey-Roberts. Torqeedo is listed as an others.
Does Scoprega have an API?
No public API is recorded for Scoprega.
What industry is Scoprega in?
Scoprega's product category is Marine and Water Sports Inflator Pumps. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAMABAI, Water Sports & Marine Recreation Retail (Paddle/Surf/Dive/Boat Accessories), with a secondary code of CRAMAIAD, Paddle Sports Retail (Kayak, Canoe, SUP, Paddles). Its NAICS code is 33992 and its SIC code is 3561.