Comer

What Comer does

Comer S.r.l. is a privately held Italian specialty electric motor and generator manufacturer founded in 1958 and headquartered in Vigevano (province of Pavia), approximately 35 km from Milan. The company designs and manufactures customized "Made in Italy" motors spanning asynchronous (vector, servo-ventilated, inverter-powered, liquid-cooled), synchronous (permanent magnet, assisted variable reluctance/hybrid, high-polarity torque), and direct current topologies, with shaft heights from 63mm to 710mm and power outputs reaching 1.7 MW and speeds up to 30,000 rpm. Comer also produces permanent magnet synchronous generators for small wind and hydro applications up to 200 kW. The company's distinguishing technical capabilities include fully submersible IP68 synchronous motors, stainless-steel submersible constructions, and a 2.5 MW in-house energy-recovery test room (inaugurated 2009) supported by vacuum impregnation and curing infrastructure within a 4,000 m² covered facility.

Comer's business model is project-based B2B manufacturing of highly customized, engineering-specified motors sold via a quote-based pricing structure (no public pricing, technical data accessible through a gated portal). Go-to-market combines a wholly-owned Italian direct sales agency (Comer Solutions), direct factory sales to international OEMs, and exclusive distribution partners across Germany (Comer Drives GmbH), France (TechDrive), Spain (SIT Automation Iberica), Switzerland (Eurodrives Antriebe AG), Austria (Austrex), and Italy's Triveneto region (Relintek). Customer acquisition is heavily event-driven, anchored by annual presence at SPS Italia (Parma), SPS Nuremberg, and Global Industrie (France). The customer base is diversified across seven verticals: plastic processing machinery, renewable energy generation, luxury marine/superyacht, tunnel boring and infrastructure, offshore oil and gas, automotive testing/electrification, and ocean/marine research facilities (notably University of Edinburgh FloWave and National University of Singapore FloWave installations). Comer's 11-50 employees operate under ISO9001 quality certification (held since 1995), with leadership still connected to the three founding families (Pacinotti, Lagomarsini, Volpato) through current directors and shareholders.

Name

Comer

Legal name

Comer S.r.l.

Website

https://comergroup.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Comer is a privately held Italian manufacturer of custom electric motors and generators (asynchronous, synchronous PM/torque/hybrid, and DC) serving industrial automation, renewable energy, marine, infrastructure, and automotive testing customers across Europe and globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electric Motors and Generators

NAICS

Motor and Generator Manufacturing (335312), Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAGACAA

AC Motors (Induction, Synchronous)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Motors, Drives & Motion Control (Motors, VFDs, Servos)

SECONDARYEUACAEAH

Turbines, Generators & Hydromechanical Equipment Manufacturing (OEMs)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Electric Power Generation/Hydroelectric Power Generation (Large & Small Hydro)

SECONDARYEUABAJAE

Industrial Electrification of Drives & Equipment (Motors, VFDs, Compressed Air, Pumps)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Carbon & Climate Solutions (Carbon Markets, Offsets, CCS/CCUS)/Industrial Decarbonization Solutions (Process Heat, Electrification, Fuel Switching)

SECONDARYIMAHAFAJ

Prime Mover Components & Auxiliary Systems (Controls, Excitation, Lubrication, Cooling, Intake/Exhaust)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Power Generation & Prime Movers

Keywords

• Industrial electric motors
• Custom motor manufacturing
• Asynchronous motors
• Synchronous permanent magnet motors
• Wind generators

Headquarters

HQ city

Vigevano

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electric Motor Sales: Comer's primary revenue stream comes from the design, manufacture, and sale of electric motors and generators. Product families include asynchronous motors (Drive AX, Tetravec, High Speed, Fluid AX), synchronous motors (HY Hybrid, SY Torque), and direct current motors (Tetralam RTL/TL series). Both standard and highly customized configurations are offered, with customization representing a significant portion of the business.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Comer designs and manufactures custom and standard electric motors and generators Made in Italy, spanning asynchronous (vector, servo-ventilated, inverter-powered, high-speed, liquid-cooled), synchronous (permanent magnet torque, hybrid variable reluctance), and direct current motor families, plus wind and hydro generators up to 200 kW. Motor outputs include shaft heights from 63 mm to 710 mm, torques up to 100,000 Nm, and speeds up to 30,000 rpm, with IP68 submersible and stainless-steel constructions for extreme environments. Application areas include plastic processing machinery, renewable energy, marine/yacht systems, tunnel boring, offshore pipelines, and automotive test benches.

Product overview

Comer is an Italian electric motor manufacturer specializing in the design and customization of Made in Italy motors and generators. The product portfolio is organized into four main motor categories: Asynchronous motors (Powertech Drive AX, Powertech Tetravec, Powertech Fluid AX, Powertech High Speed), Synchronous motors (Powertech HY Hybrid, Powertech SY Torque Motors), and Direct Current motors (Tetralam series). The company also produces wind and water generators. The products range from standard configurations to highly customized special motors, with applications across plastic processing, renewable energy, marine, tunnel boring, and automotive testing sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Powertech Drive AX Inverter-powered asynchronous vector motors designed for not particularly clean working environments, with IP54 protection. They deliver high performance in a small footprint for industrial OEMs and machinery builders.
• Powertech Tetravec Vector, servo-ventilated, inverter-powered asynchronous motors using sophisticated materials technology similar to DC motors. Combines long-standing experience with innovation to deliver excellent torque densities for industrial automation applications.
• Powertech High Speed (S, RS, HS) High-speed motor lines (S, RS, HS) for applications where high rotational speed is the primary requirement, maintaining high torque density. Designed for use in automotive test benches, turbines, and innovative heat pumps, supporting motor speeds up to 30,000 rpm.
• Powertech Fluid AX IP54-rated liquid-cooled asynchronous motors for dirty environments that require higher torque density than air-cooled alternatives, with excellent quietness. Uses Comer-developed IC9W7 liquid cooling technology.
• Powertech HY Hybrid Synchronous motors with assisted variable reluctance using fewer permanent magnets combined with optimized rotor geometries. Delivers more compact footprints at the same performance levels with competitive costs.
• Powertech SY (Torque Motors) Rare-earth permanent magnet synchronous torque motors for applications requiring very high torques at lower speeds. Includes the SP (Special Performance) series launched in 2023, achieving maximum torques up to 100,000 Nm for automotive and extreme-performance applications.
• Tetralam (DC Motors) Direct current motors from the Tetralam series. Comer has produced DC motors since the 1970s as the first type of motor ever produced by the company; the line was further evolved in 1983 with innovative rectangular laminated housings for 2-pole and square 4-pole configurations.
• Wind Generators High-efficiency direct-drive permanent magnet synchronous generators for small wind turbines, in the 30 kW–200 kW output range. Special solutions such as hollow-shaft configuration are available on request for renewable energy and hydro generator applications.
• Mini Wind / Mini Eolico High-efficiency direct-drive permanent magnet synchronous generator for small wind turbines, contributing to renewable energy generation and a more sustainable environment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 140kW photovoltaic plant meets 75% of company's internal energy needs, avoiding ~90 tonnes of CO2 per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TechDrivecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026TechDrive is Comer's distribution partner for France, based in Grigny. For the Global Industrie 2026 exhibition, Comer is exhibiting at TechDrive's stand (Hall 5A, Stand 5P176), demonstrating a close channel partnership. TechDrive also manages Comer product distribution across the French market.
• Regione LombardiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Comer, in collaboration with other partner companies, was awarded the NET-ZERO MANUFACTURING LOMBARDY project (ID 6077436), funded by the regional European Regional Development Fund (PR FESR 2021-2027). Total project value is €667,177.98 with a grant of €400,306.79. The project focuses on designing a high-speed permanent magnet synchronous motor reaching 30,000 rpm for automotive testing applications.
• Edinburgh DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Edinburgh Design is a key strategic partner with whom Comer collaborated on the FloWave wave and current simulation pool projects. The first project was at the University of Edinburgh (2012-2014), creating a 30-metre diameter pool for renewable energy device testing. A second, larger facility was built at the National University of Singapore (2017-2019), deploying over 50 IP68 Comer motors.
• Comer Drives GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution partner for Germany, based in Freiburg. Handles all Comer product sales in the German market. Business contact: [email protected]. Operates independently under the Comer group umbrella.
• SIT Automation IbericaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Spain, based in Barcelona. Handles Comer product sales in the Spanish market.
• Eurodrives Antriebe AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Switzerland, based in Inwil. Handles Comer product sales in the Swiss market.
• Austrex Antriebstechnik GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Austria, based in Oberneukirchen. Handles Comer product sales in the Austrian market.
• Relintek sas di Dal Buono Federico & C.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Italy's Triveneto region (Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige, Friuli-Venezia Giulia), based in Rovolon (PD). Handles Comer product sales in the northeastern Italian market.
• Comer SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorComer Solutions is the wholly-owned sales agency of Comer, handling domestic Italian sales. Formerly known as Comer Impianti (established 1972), rebranded in 2006. Serves as the primary direct sales channel for the Italian market.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SEW-Eurodrive: Global German drive/motor specialist with broad portfolio of asynchronous, synchronous, and servo motors plus gear reducers. Competes with Comer in industrial automation and energy, but at significantly larger scale and broader product coverage.
• Innomotics (Siemens Motors): Siemens low-voltage / high-voltage motors and drives spinoff, now operating as a standalone. Largest European motor manufacturer; competes in industrial automation, marine, and drives space where Comer also plays.
• Nidec (Leroy-Somer): Global motor manufacturer encompassing the former Leroy-Somer brand; broad AC/DC/servo motor portfolio for industrial, renewable, and marine markets. Direct overlap in asynchronous and synchronous industrial motors.
• ABB Motors and Generators: Global motor and generator business of ABB covering asynchronous, synchronous, and DC machines across industrial, marine, and renewables. Competes with Comer in custom synchronous motors and wind generators but at a much larger scale.
• WEG Industries: Brazilian global leader in industrial electric motors, generators, and drives. Competes across nearly every Comer end market (renewables, marine, industrial) but with massive scale and standardized catalogue-driven model.

Direct peers

• Lafert Group: Italian custom-engineered AC motor manufacturer specializing in asynchronous, synchronous (PM and reluctance), and servo motors. Direct competitor in industrial automation, materials handling, and energy with a comparable customization-centric model.
• Marelli Motori: Italian manufacturer of asynchronous, synchronous, and DC motors/generators serving wind, hydro, oil & gas, and marine. Closest direct competitor on custom synchronous generators up to several MW and on niche high-torque applications.
• Bonfiglioli Riduttori: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of gearboxes, gearmotors, and electric motors for industrial automation, renewable energy, and marine. Overlaps with Comer in asynchronous IE3/IE4 motors and renewable-energy generator applications.
• CEMP (Cemp International): Italian manufacturer of flameproof and industrial AC/DC motors for hazardous environments and special applications. Comparable niche focus on engineered, special-environment motors, including marine and offshore segments.

Emerging players

• Framo (a brand of Rexnord/Mosaic): Norwegian specialist in submersible electric motor and pump systems for marine and offshore. Comparable IP68-class submersible motor technology deployed in marine environments, including ocean-energy-adjacent applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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