Reco Group

What Reco Group does

Reco Group is an Italian manufacturer of custom-made electric heating elements and heating systems, founded in 1955 in Turin and now headquartered in Frossasco, Piedmont, under third-generation Giaj family ownership. The company operates two wholly-owned sub-brands: Reco, which supplies armoured electric heating elements on screw plugs and flanges together with single-pole and double-pole thermostats for the domestic water-heater OEM market, and Reart, which delivers industrial solutions spanning finned and smooth tubular heating elements, threaded and flanged immersion heaters, electric heat exchangers, electric duct heaters, cartridge heaters, ATEX-EX-certified variants for hazardous environments, electrical control panels with PLC support, and integrated skid-mounted turnkey packages. End applications served include water heaters, industrial ovens and processes, oil & gas, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, renewable energy (geothermal), railway air heating, food and wine production, and aeronautics.

The business model is sales-led and export-intensive, combining direct OEM engagement (engineering from sizing and design through commissioning and after-sales support) with a distribution network of more than twenty local distributors, agents, and subcontractors that supplies customers in over fifty countries. More than 80% of production is exported, with deepest presence in Europe, the Middle East, India, China, North Africa, and the Americas. Pricing is quote-based with OEM business structured around multi-year contracts; Reco also captures a parallel spare-parts and replacement stream through resellers serving the aftermarket. Marketing is anchored by a trilingual website (Italian, English, German), LinkedIn and Facebook corporate channels, YouTube, and physical presence at major HVAC industry shows including MCE Milan 2026.

The product platform rests on proprietary know-how accumulated over seven decades rather than on patented software, supported by a broad regulatory stack (ISO 9001, CE, ENEC 03, IEC, ATEX, REACH, RoHS 3, MOCA, plus UK and Morocco product certifications) that materially raises the bar for new entrants in hazardous-environment and food-contact applications. Manufacturing is vertically anchored at the Frossasco facility, expanded by 1,800 m² in 2012 and now equipped with a 974.7 kWp photovoltaic installation covering over 90% of approximately 1.1 million kWh of annual energy demand. Reco Group is privately held, employs 51-100 people, and does not publicly disclose financials.

Name

Reco Group

Legal name

Reco Group

Website

https://recogroup.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Reco Group is a third-generation Italian family-owned manufacturer of custom-made electric heating elements and systems, operating dual brands Reco (domestic water heaters) and Reart (industrial solutions) and exporting to over 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electric Heating Equipment

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433)

akta.pro primary industry

Heat Exchangers & Thermal Transfer Equipment (IMAHAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Waste Heat Recovery & Heat Integration (HRSG/ORC, Pinch Analysis, Heat Exchangers) (EUABAJAF), Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH)

Keywords

• Electric heating elements
• Industrial heating systems
• Water heater components
• Armored heating elements
• Thermostats for water heaters

Headquarters

HQ city

Turin

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electric Heating Elements and Components OEM Sales: Reco Group designs and manufactures custom-made electric heating elements and systems for water heater manufacturers and industrial equipment producers. Revenue is generated through direct OEM partnerships where Reco Group supplies components integrated into customers' finished products.
2. Industrial Heating Systems and Solutions: Sale of industrial-grade heating systems including flanged heaters, immersion heaters, heat exchangers, duct heaters, and complete skid/package solutions for industrial applications across sectors including chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and renewable energy.
3. Spare Parts and Replacement Market: Through a consolidated distribution network, Reco Group serves the spare parts market, supplying replacement heating elements and components to end customers through resellers and distributors.
4. Custom Engineering and Technical Consultancy Services: Technical consultancy and custom design services supporting the sale of heating solutions, including heater sizing, system design, and integration support from initial consultation through commissioning and after-sales support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Reco Group is an Italian manufacturer specializing in the design and production of armored electric heating elements, single-pole and double-pole thermostats for water heaters, and a broad range of industrial electric heating systems (immersion heaters, flanged heaters, heat exchangers, duct heaters, cartridge heaters, and skid-mounted turnkey packages). Operating through two sub-brands—Reco for domestic/commercial applications and Reart for industrial solutions—the company delivers custom-made heating components to OEM water heater producers and industrial equipment manufacturers across more than 50 countries.

Product overview

Reco Group is an Italian manufacturer specializing in electric heating elements and heating systems with over 50 years of experience. The company operates through two sub-brands: Reco focuses on domestic water heater components including armoured electric heating elements on screw plugs and flanges, plus single-pole and double-pole thermostats; Reart handles industrial solutions comprising finned and smooth tubular heating elements, threaded and flanged immersion heaters, electric duct heaters, standard and ATEX-certified heat exchangers, cartridge heaters, and electrical control panels. The product portfolio also includes specialized ATEX-certified heaters for hazardous environments in oil & gas and petrochemical industries, skid & package turnkey solutions combining heating systems with control panels and safety instrumentation, and spare parts/accessories. All products emphasize custom-made engineering tailored to specific application requirements across diverse sectors including water heaters, industrial processes, renewable energy, railways, and pharmaceuticals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Reco: Brand specializing in components for water heaters and electric heating systems for household applications. Products include armoured electric heating elements, single-pole and double-pole thermostats.
• Reart

Products and services

• Armoured Electric Heating Elements on Screw Plug Custom-made armoured electric heating elements designed for direct installation on screw plugs in domestic and commercial water heating applications.
• Armoured Electric Heating Elements on Flange Custom-made armoured electric heating elements mounted on flanges for industrial water and fluid heating systems with higher power requirements.
• Single-pole and Double-pole Thermostats for Water Heaters Temperature control devices available in single-pole and double-pole configurations for domestic and commercial water heaters, providing reliable precision control and safety.
• Finned Tubular Electric Heating Elements Tubular heating elements with fins for improved heat exchange efficiency, used in industrial ovens, catering, railway air heating, and drying/dehydration processes.
• Smooth Tubular Electric Heating Elements Smooth surface tubular heating elements for direct surface heating in industrial processes and appliances.
• Threaded Electric Immersion Heaters Electric heaters designed for direct installation through threaded connections in tanks, providing rapid and uniform liquid heating.
• Flanged Electric Heaters Industrial heaters mounted on flanges for heating liquids and gases in large-scale industrial processes, providing stability and secure connections.
• Flanged Electric Heaters in ATEX-EX Execution ATEX-certified flanged electric heaters designed for safe operation in potentially explosive atmospheres in petrochemical, oil & gas, and wine industry environments.
• Electric Heat Exchangers in ATEX-EX Execution ATEX-certified electric heat exchangers for hazardous area applications in the oil & gas and petrochemical industries.
• Standard and Customized Electric Heat Exchangers Electric heat exchangers available in standard configurations or customized designs for specific industrial heating requirements.
• Electric Duct Heaters (Batterie elettriche) Heaters designed for rapid and uniform air heating in HVAC systems, industrial processes, and wind turbine energy management.
• Electrical Command and Control Panels for Heaters Electrical control panels with PLC support and customized software for managing and monitoring industrial heating systems.
• Cartridge Heaters Compact high-power cartridge heaters for precise surface heating in injection moulding, plate heaters, rotary cylinders, and industrial machinery.
• Single Thread Heaters for Electroplating Single-tube electric heaters specifically designed for electroplating and galvanic treatment processes.
• Skid & Package Solutions Integrated turnkey heating solutions combining electric heating systems, electrical control panels, and safety instrumentation in pre-assembled skid-mounted packages.
• Accessories and Spare Parts Replacement components and accessories for electric heating systems and water heater components supplied through the distribution network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% of annual energy needs covered by company's own photovoltaic installation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered key and core.

• CesikeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Cesi, an internationally recognized research organization, for developing heating and heat exchange solutions for critical applications in the research and development sector.
• Ansaldo (Renewable Energy)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Ansaldo in the renewable energy sector to develop heating technologies and systems for sustainable energy solutions, contributing to innovation in geothermal and other renewable energy applications.
• Aeronautics Industry PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReart collaborates with the aeronautics industry to develop heating and heat exchange solutions for critical applications, contributing to system safety and efficiency in aerospace applications.
• International Distributors (20+)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of over twenty local distributors across different countries, along with agents and subcontractors operating in various geographical areas to serve clients in over 50 countries.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hotset GmbH: German manufacturer of tubular heating elements, cartridge heaters, and hot runner systems for plastics processing and industrial applications — directly comparable on cartridge heaters, tubular elements, and custom industrial heating.
• Vulcanic: French-Belgian industrial electric heating and process heat specialist producing immersion heaters, circulation heaters, heat exchangers, and custom skid solutions for industrial clients — closely comparable to Reart's industrial heating portfolio and ATEX-qualified product range.
• Durex Industries: Mid-market US manufacturer of electric heating elements, immersion heaters, and thermal system assemblies for industrial and OEM applications — comparable in scale and custom-engineering focus to Reco Group's industrial product line.
• Tempco Electric Heater Corporation: US custom-engineered industrial electric heating manufacturer producing tubular, band, immersion, and circulation heaters plus heat exchangers — directly comparable to Reco/Reart on custom-configured process heating for OEMs and industrial end users.
• Türk + Hillinger Elektrowärme: German producer of tubular heaters, cartridge heaters, and infrared/quartz heating elements for industrial and appliance OEMs — closely comparable to Reco Group's tubular and cartridge product lines and OEM custom-engineering model.
• Backer Group (SEI Asset Metalvolt): European-based manufacturer of tubular heating elements, immersion heaters, and custom electric heating solutions serving HVAC, domestic appliance, and industrial markets across multiple geographies — directly overlapping with Reco/Reart product categories and OEM/water-heater customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Watlow Electric Manufacturing: Large US-headquartered global manufacturer of industrial heaters, temperature sensors, controllers, and thermal systems — overlapping on electric heating elements, immersion heaters, and heat exchangers but at significantly larger scale and broader product portfolio than Reco Group.
• Chromalox (SPX Technologies): Global supplier of electric heat and control products including immersion heaters, process heaters, heat exchangers, and ATEX-rated solutions for industrial customers — competes head-on with Reart on industrial heating elements while operating at substantially larger scale across more geographies.
• Honeywell International (Thermal Solutions): Diversified industrial conglomerate whose thermal solutions business produces temperature sensors, controllers, and heating components for HVAC and industrial applications — overlaps with Reco Group on thermostats, control panels, and electric heating elements but across a far broader portfolio.

Regional players

• Ariston Group: Major Italian-headquartered global manufacturer of water heaters, heating systems, and components — operates both as a customer segment for Reco Group's armored heating elements and thermostats, and as an adjacent supplier in the European domestic heating market Reco Group serves.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC8_Eb0MBTWTTgaSJTP0OSVQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/RECOGROUP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/recogroup-srl?originalSubdomain=it

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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