Eliche Radice

What Eliche Radice does

Eliche Radice S.p.A. is an Italian specialty industrial manufacturer of marine propulsion components, headquartered in Cinisello Balsamo (Milan), Italy, and operating continuously since 1919. The company designs, manufactures, and supplies propellers (Eliche), shaft lines (Linee d'Asse), bearings and supports (Supporti), rudders (Timoni), and bushings (Boccole). Propeller variants include folding two-blade designs, aluminum and bronze constructions (in 2- to 5-blade configurations), and integrated shroud/pod units (Mantelli). Products are sold individually or as integrated propulsion packages, with engineering consultation available through a structured technical questionnaire ("Progettazione") intake process.

The company serves three primary vertical segments: military naval applications (including Iveco Defence Vehicles and the French Navy), recreational boating and luxury yachting (Nautor's Swan, Pardo Yachts, Beneteau, Gulf Craft, OTAM), and commercial work vessels (Watercat passenger ferries, Neptune Shipyard tug boats, Mariotti fast supply vessels). The product line is engineered-to-order rather than mass-produced, with each propulsion system specified to vessel requirements.

Commercially, Eliche Radice operates a sales-led, direct-distribution model with quote-based pricing (no public price list) and an international reach evidenced by a bilingual Italian/English web presence and a dedicated "Radice abroad" distribution channel. Revenue is generated through one-time component sales to OEM and government customers. The company employs 51-100 people, has no disclosed subsidiaries, no recent funding history, and no disclosed M&A activity, suggesting a long-established, privately-held family or founder-aligned ownership structure. Digital marketing presence spans LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and email newsletter channels, supporting brand visibility but not a primary sales channel.

Name

Eliche Radice

Legal name

Eliche Radice S.p.A.

Website

https://elicheradice.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Eliche Radice designs, manufactures, and supplies marine propulsion components—including propellers, shaft lines, rudders, and bushings—for military, recreational yachting, and commercial vessel builders. Founded in 1919, the Italy-based company serves global OEM and government customers with engineered-to-order solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cinisello Balsamo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Marine Propeller Sales: Sale of propellers and propulsion components to military, recreational, and commercial vessel manufacturers and operators. Products include folding propellers, aluminum propellers, bronze propellers, propeller shrouds, shaft lines, supports, rudders, and bushings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Eliche Radice designs, manufactures, and supplies marine propellers (Eliche) including folding, aluminum, bronze, and shrouded (Mantello) variants, alongside complementary propulsion components: shaft lines (Linee d'Asse), bearings/supports (Supporti), rudders (Timoni), and bushings (Boccole). The company produces customized solutions for military, recreational, and commercial vessel applications, with technical design services (Progettazione) provided through customer technical questionnaires.

Product overview

Eliche Radice is a manufacturer of marine propulsion systems and components, established in 1919, operating from Cinisello Balsamo, Italy. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio centered on propellers (Eliche) as its flagship offering, complemented by supporting propulsion components including shaft lines (Linee d'Asse), bearings (Supporti), rudders (Timoni), and bushings (Boccole). Propeller products are available in folding, aluminum, and bronze materials, with shroud variants (Mantelli) also offered. The product line serves three primary markets: military naval applications, recreational boating and luxury yachts, and commercial work vessels. The company operates on a component-level product architecture, where individual parts can be specified separately or as integrated propulsion solutions, with technical design services (Progettazione) available through technical questionnaires.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eliche (Propellers) Marine propellers for boat propulsion, available in multiple configurations including folding, aluminum, and bronze variants. The company's flagship product line serving military, recreational, and commercial marine markets.
• Eliche Abbattibili (Folding Propellers) Two-blade folding propellers designed to fold when not in use, reducing drag for sailboat applications.
• Eliche in Alluminio (Aluminum Propellers) Aluminum propeller variants offering lightweight performance for recreational and commercial applications.
• Eliche in Bronzo (Bronze Propellers) Bronze propeller variants known for durability and corrosion resistance in marine environments. Available in 2, 3, 4, and 5-blade configurations.
• Eliche in Mantello (Shrouded Propellers) Propellers with integrated shroud/cowling (Mantello) designed for improved efficiency and maneuverability.
• Linee d'Asse (Shaft Lines) Propulsion shaft assemblies and components that transmit power from the engine to the propeller.
• Supporti (Bearings/Supports) Bearing and support components for propeller shafts and propulsion systems.
• Timoni (Rudders) Rudder systems for marine vessel steering and directional control.
• Boccole (Bushings) Marine bushings and bearing components for propulsion system applications.
• Progettazione (Technical Design Services) Technical design and consultation service in which customers specify requirements via a technical questionnaire and Eliche Radice's technical team recommends optimal propulsion solutions.

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä: Finland-based global supplier of marine engines, propulsion systems, and ship lifecycle services. Overlaps with Eliche Radice in marine propulsion components but addresses a far broader marine ecosystem, including commercial shipping customers that Eliche Radice only partially serves.
• ZF Marine: Germany-headquartered supplier of marine propulsion systems (drives, transmissions, controls) for recreational and commercial vessels. Competes with Eliche Radice at the vessel propulsion-system level but as part of a much broader portfolio and with significantly larger scale and global service coverage.
• Rolls-Royce Power Systems (MTU): Germany-based manufacturer of high-speed marine engines and integrated propulsion solutions for naval, commercial, and luxury-yacht applications. Comparable in addressing the propulsion-package layer of the marine market that Eliche Radice also targets, but at significantly larger scale and with full engine capability.

Direct peers

• Michigan Wheel Marine: US-based manufacturer of marine propellers (including aluminum, bronze, and specialized designs) and propeller accessories. Closely comparable to Eliche Radice's bronze and aluminum propeller lines and its presence in OEM and aftermarket recreational/commercial channels.
• Veem Propellers: Australian manufacturer of marine propellers and propulsion components serving commercial, recreational, and military markets. Directly comparable to Eliche Radice in product category (fixed-pitch and controllable-pitch propellers), customer base (yacht builders, workboat operators, naval), and custom-engineering sales model.
• Teignbridge Propellers: UK manufacturer of marine propellers and sterngear for commercial, fishing, patrol, and recreational vessels. Closely comparable to Eliche Radice on product scope (propellers plus sterngear components) and on serving small commercial and naval customers alongside recreational OEMs.
• Gori Propeller: Danish manufacturer specializing in folding and feathering propellers for sailing yachts. Direct competitor to Eliche Radice's Eliche Abbattibili (folding propeller) line and similarly serves the European and global sailing-yacht OEM market.
• Hamble Propellers: UK propeller manufacturer and service/repair provider for commercial, military, and recreational vessels. Comparable to Eliche Radice on propeller manufacturing plus aftermarket service model and on UK/European OEM and naval customer base.
• Brunton Propellers: UK-based propeller manufacturer producing fixed-pitch and controllable-pitch propellers for commercial, naval, and luxury yacht sectors. Directly comparable to Eliche Radice on product mix, custom-engineering approach, and pan-European OEM customer base.
• Flex-O-Fold: Danish designer and manufacturer of folding propellers for sailing yachts and motor yachts. Direct competitor to Eliche Radice's folding-propeller range and similarly focused on the premium sailing-yacht OEM and refit channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ElicheRadiceSpA
• Facebookit-it.facebook.com/Eliche-Radice-400154256696234
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eliche-radice-s-p-a-
• Instagraminstagram.com/elicheradice
• Xx.com/ElicheRadice

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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