Bigas International Autogas Systems

What Bigas International Autogas Systems does

Bigas International Autogas Systems S.r.l. is an Italian private manufacturer, founded in 1968 and operating within the broader Cavagna Group gaseous-fuels ecosystem alongside sister entities Autogasitalia, Ecomotive S.r.l., and Railgroup. The company designs, develops, and manufactures in-house components and complete systems for converting gasoline-powered vehicles to run on LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) and CNG (Compressed Natural Gas), serving markets across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania through a multi-tier authorized dealer and installer network. Its product portfolio spans LPG and CNG pressure reducers (RI 21, RI 27 series, M20, M96), electromagnetic injector rails (DI 21F/DI 21FW), patented MVF20 multivalves, a comprehensive ECU lineup (SGIS-N, DIRECT GIS, EASY GAS, PEGASO), solenoid valves, filters, filling valves, full sequential and traditional conversion kits for both LPG and CNG, and the Enerkit small-engine product line for off-road and equipment applications.

The company's core technology centers on sequential electronic gaseous-fuel injection systems that interface directly with OEM petrol injection signals without interfering with the vehicle's ECU, OBD, stability control, or traction control. Bigas holds ISO9001:2015, KBA, and multiple UN/ECE regulatory approvals (ECE R67-01, ECE R110, ECE R10), which are mandatory for market access in regulated jurisdictions. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of individual components and complete kits, sold via authorized regional dealers who in turn supply authorized installers and garages; end-customer pricing ranges from approximately €800 for basic carburetor LPG systems to approximately €2,000 for modern sequential LPG systems on Euro 6 turbocharged engines. The business model is asset-light distribution with technical-support depth: the company maintains a reserved-area technical portal with 1,300+ data sheets, software updates, and training for its installer base, reinforcing recurring demand from the installed base of Bigas-converted vehicles.

Customer segments span vehicle fleet operators converting gasoline vehicles for fuel-cost reasons, authorized installers and garages performing the conversions, individual vehicle owners seeking 50–70% fuel-cost savings versus gasoline, and small-engine equipment users (generators, tractors, forklifts) served by the Enerkit line. Direct revenue figures, headcount growth trends, and ownership structure details (beyond the Cavagna Group affiliation) are not disclosed in the available data.

Name

Bigas International Autogas Systems

Legal name

Bigas International Autogas Systems S.r.l.

Website

https://bigas.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bigas International Autogas Systems is an Italian manufacturer that designs and produces LPG and CNG vehicle-conversion components and kits — reducers, injectors, multivalves, ECUs, and full kits — selling through a worldwide network of authorized dealers and installers serving automotive aftermarket and small-engine applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autogas Conversion Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336310)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Fuel & Air Induction Systems Manufacturing (Injectors/Carburetion/Intake) (IMACAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Passenger Vehicle Fuel System Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAH)

Keywords

• LPG conversion systems
• CNG conversion components
• Automotive fuel injection
• Autogas reducer manufacturing
• Vehicle gaseous fuel kits

Headquarters

HQ city

Modena

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LPG/CNG Conversion Components: Sale of individual components (reducers, injectors, multivalves, solenoid valves, filters, ECUs) for LPG and CNG conversion systems.
2. Complete Conversion Kits: Sale of complete LPG and CNG conversion kits including all necessary components for vehicle conversion. Kits are designed for both sequential injection and traditional mixer-based systems.
3. Electronic Control Units (ECUs): Sale of electronic control units including EASY GAS, SGIS-N, DIRECT GIS, and PEGASO ECUs for various system configurations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bigas International Autogas Systems develops and manufactures components and complete systems for converting gasoline-powered vehicles to LPG and CNG. Its offering spans pressure reducers, injector rails, multivalves, electronic control units, solenoid valves, filters, filling valves, level/pressure sensors and complete sequential and traditional conversion kits, complemented by small-engine kits (Enerkit Basic, Enerkit Plus). Products are designed, manufactured and tested in-house under ISO 9001:2015 and are approved to UN/ECE R67-01 (LPG), R110 (CNG) and R10 (EMC) regulations.

Product overview

Bigas International Autogas Systems develops and manufactures components and complete systems for conversion of vehicles to LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) and CNG (Compressed Natural Gas). The product portfolio includes: LPG Reducers (RI 21 J/E, RI 21, RI 21 DOUBLE, M20) and CNG Reducers (RI 27 J, RI 27, M 96) for pressure regulation; DI 21F/DI 21FW Injector Rails for fuel injection; MVF20 Toroidal and Cylindrical Multivalves for tank management; a comprehensive range of ECUs including SGIS-N, DIRECT GIS, EASY MONO, and PEGASO for sequential and traditional systems; Solenoid Valves, Filters, Filling Valves, and Protection housings as accessories; and complete Conversion Kits (LPG and CNG in Sequential and Traditional variants). The company also offers Small Engine Kits including Enerkit Basic Carburator and Enerkit Plus for non-automotive applications. The company operates in compliance with ISO9001: 2015 international standards and offers both traditional and modern sequential electronic gaseous-fuel injection systems including SGISN, EASY GAS, and DIRECT GIS systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RI 21 J/E LPG Reducer Single-stage membrane LPG reducer designed for high-performance sequential systems on vehicles up to 120 kW, featuring a built-in solenoid valve for optimal vaporization in any environmental condition. Sold to authorized installers and dealers for vehicle conversion applications.
• RI 21 LPG Reducer In-house manufactured LPG reducer for sequential injection systems on vehicles up to 140 kW, delivering maximum performance and reduced fuel consumption. Used by installers converting gasoline vehicles to LPG sequential systems.
• RI 21 DOUBLE LPG Reducer Double-body, single-stage membrane LPG reducer for high-performance sequential systems with engine power between 140 and 280 kW, incorporating a vibration damper and integrated engine water circuit. Sold to installers for high-power vehicle conversions.
• M20 LPG Reducer Two-stage membrane LPG reducer for traditional systems on carburettor, single-point or multipoint engines up to 100 kW, with built-in solenoid valve and E20-67R-01 approval. Used by installers fitting traditional (non-sequential) LPG conversions.
• RI 27 J CNG Reducer CNG reducer for sequential injection systems on any car up to 300 kW, featuring a built-in solenoid valve, two-stage membrane design, and ECE 110 ISO 15500 approval. Sold to installers for high-performance CNG conversions.
• RI 27 CNG Reducer CNG reducer for sequential systems suitable for any car up to 150 kW, available with a wide range of fittings and targeted output pressure, with a nickel-plated brass body and UN ECE 110 ISO 15500 approval. Sold to installers for CNG vehicle conversions.
• M 96 CNG Reducer CNG reducer for traditional systems on carburettor and multipoint engines up to 100 kW, with two-stage membrane, built-in solenoid valve, aluminum body and E20-67R approval. Used by installers for traditional CNG conversions.
• DI 21F / DI 21FW Injector Rail Electromagnetic actuator injector rails for LPG and CNG fuel systems, available with 3.0 mm or 3.3 mm nozzles, with or without water-circuit connection, for engines from 2 to 12 cylinders, approved to ECE R67.01, ECE R10 and ECER110. Sold to installers for sequential LPG/CNG conversions.
• MVF20 Toroidal Multivalve E67-01 approved patented toroidal multivalve for toroidal LPG tanks (height 180–270 mm), featuring the Bigas 80% filling system without plastic components and integrated PRV safety valve. Sold to installers for LPG tank installations.
• MVF20 Cylindrical Multivalve E67-01 approved cylindrical multivalve for cylindrical LPG tanks with diameter 200–360 mm, available in 0°, 30° and 90° versions, with the patented 80% filling system. Sold to installers for LPG cylindrical tank installations.
• ECU SGIS-N (3-4 cylinders) ECU for sequential LPG/CNG systems on 3–4 cylinder engines, with self-learning and self-diagnosing functions and OBD control for Euro 0–6 standards. Sold to installers performing sequential LPG/CNG conversions on smaller engines.
• ECU DIRECT GIS (Direct Injection) Bigas DIRECT GIS 3000 ECU for direct-injection LPG and CNG systems on 3–8 cylinder engines, with three levels of self-learning and advanced self-diagnosis, plus dedicated OBD socket wires for optimum-fuel self-learning and ECE R110 approval. Sold to installers handling direct-injection conversions.
• ECU EASY MONO 48 Monoplug ECU for sequential LPG/CNG systems on 2–4 cylinder engines, with three levels of self-learning, advanced self-diagnosis, OBD control for Euro 5–6 standards and ECE 10R approval. Sold to installers as an easy-fit monoplug sequential ECU.
• ECU EASY 5-6 / 8 Cylinders ECU EASY family for sequential LPG/CNG systems on 5–6 and 8 cylinder engines, with OBD control for Euro 5–6 approval. Sold to installers for higher-cylinder sequential conversions.
• ECU SGIS-N 5-6-8 and 10 Cylinders SGIS-N ECU family for sequential LPG/CNG systems on 5, 6, 8 and 10 cylinder engines, with self-learning and OBD control for Euro 0–6 approval. Sold to installers for higher-cylinder sequential conversions.
• PEGASO ECU (Traditional) PEGASO ECU for traditional (non-sequential) LPG/CNG systems covering Euro 0 to Euro 4 approval. Sold to installers performing traditional autogas conversions on older vehicles.
• ECU MP 48 DF (CNG/LPG Diesel) ECU for CNG/LPG diesel dual-fuel systems. Sold to installers and OEMs performing diesel-to-dual-fuel conversions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-15% reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions with LPG compared to gasoline
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ecomotive S.r.l.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcomotive S.r.l. is an associated company sharing headquarters location (Via A. Grandi, 16, 42030 Vezzano Sul Crostolo, RE, Italy). Both companies appear to be part of the same corporate group operating in the gaseous fuels sector.
• Cavagna GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent group overseeing Bigas International Autogas Systems S.r.l. The Cavagna Group includes multiple companies in the gaseous fuels and related industries. Bigas privacy policy indicates personal data processing on behalf of Cavagna Group companies.
• AutogasitaliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated company in the autogas/LPG sector, mentioned alongside Ecomotive and Railgroup as part of the corporate group ecosystem.
• RailgroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated company mentioned as part of the corporate group ecosystem alongside Autogasitalia and Ecomotive.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lovato Gas: Lovato Gas is an Italian manufacturer of LPG and CNG sequential and traditional injection systems for passenger and light commercial vehicles. It directly competes with Bigas across the same product categories and uses a comparable authorized-installer distribution model in Italy and abroad.
• Elpigaz: Elpigaz is a Polish manufacturer of LPG and CNG conversion systems and components, serving Central and Eastern European markets. It competes directly with Bigas in the value-tier LPG conversion segment with comparable reducers, injectors, and ECUs.
• STAG International: STAG is a Polish manufacturer of LPG and CNG sequential injection systems and ECUs for vehicle conversions. It directly competes with Bigas in the value-tier sequential injection segment across Central and Eastern European markets.
• Zavoli: Zavoli is an Italian manufacturer of LPG and CNG conversion systems, including sequential and traditional kits, injectors, and reducers. It competes directly with Bigas in the European aftermarket, with overlapping product offerings and a similar installer-channel distribution model.
• Landi Renzo: Landi Renzo is an Italian manufacturer of LPG and CNG fuel system components and complete conversion kits for passenger and commercial vehicles. It is the largest direct competitor to Bigas in the European aftermarket gaseous-fuel conversion market, with overlapping product categories (reducers, injectors, ECUs, multivalves) and a similar authorized-installer distribution model.
• Prins Autogassystemen: Prins is a Dutch manufacturer of LPG and CNG conversion systems, including sequential injection kits, ECUs, and reducers. It is a direct competitor in the European aftermarket retrofit segment, with comparable sequential-injection technology and a similar authorized-installer distribution approach.
• BRC Gas Equipment: BRC is an Italian manufacturer of LPG and CNG sequential injection systems and conversion kits, headquartered near Turin. It is one of Bigas's closest direct competitors, offering a comparable product range of injectors, reducers, ECUs, and multivalves, and competing head-to-head in the European and global authorized-installer channel.
• Tomasetto Achille: Tomasetto Achille is an Italian manufacturer of LPG and CNG components including reducers, solenoid valves, multivalves, and filters. It is a direct competitor to Bigas, particularly in the components-and-accessories portion of the conversion kit, and shares a similar authorized-distributor go-to-market model.
• OMVL: OMVL is an Italian manufacturer of LPG and CNG components and kits for vehicle conversions, including reducers, injectors, ECUs, and filters. It competes directly with Bigas across the European authorized-installer channel with comparable product lines and pricing.
• Vialle Autogas Systems: Vialle is a Dutch manufacturer of LPG sequential injection systems and conversion kits, with a particular focus on direct-injection and high-performance applications. It directly competes with Bigas in the European sequential-injection retrofit market, particularly in the Benelux region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance15 records

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Funding overview

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