What Complett K&S does

Complett K&S S.r.l is a privately held Italian industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1963 (originally as Conti-Complett) and headquartered in Brignano Gera d'Adda, Italy, with a registered office in Treviglio. The company designs and produces industrial sewing machines specialized for three application areas: knitwear (linking machines and cup seamers for outerwear, cardigans, and fully-fashioned garments), hosiery (sock toe closing machines, pre-turners, and turners), and hand stitch machines for premium garment finishing. Its product portfolio includes more than 15 active models, including the 800-DD hand stitch machine, 499 VD/66-VD/99-VD/99 Vario/88 Vario/HS-VD/88-VD/QF System/Trio Plus linking machines, 365 OV/250-I/250-P cup seamers, and 232 DIGIMAX/232 DIGITRONIC/232 TECNO sock closers, supported by STEP-2 turner and PRT-EL/PRT-EH pre-turners.

The technical foundation rests on five registered patents (ALU-SPEED sewing head mechanics, QF Quick Finish, VARIO electronic tension with photocell, PROFILE contour-following seam, and Electronic First/Last Stitch tack), combined with brushless motors, programmable electronic controls, and Industry 4.0 protocol integration. Quantified performance advantages include up to 50% lower energy consumption versus electromechanical predecessors, operating speeds up to 4,500 RPM (and 5,200 RPM in the 232 DIGITRONIC), and 3-7x productivity gains over traditional linking machines on specific operations (necks, cardigans).

The business model is B2B direct sales of specialty capital equipment, with quote-based pricing tailored to customer specifications, no public price list, and a "Request a quote" consultation process. Go-to-market relies on a dedicated technical office providing pre-sale to post-sale consultation, multilingual website (Italian, English, Spanish), product video demonstrations, and active participation in textile industry trade fairs such as Texprocess 2026. The customer base consists exclusively of enterprise buyers in haute couture and ready-to-wear fashion (Italian and international), as well as hosiery manufacturers. The company is privately held with no disclosed parent, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and a headcount in the 11-50 range. A co-development partnership with Regione Lombardia under the EU PR FESR 2021-2027 program (announced April 2026) provides non-dilutive funding for next-generation needle-length control R&D.

Name

Complett K&S

Legal name

Complett K&S S.r.l

Website

https://complett.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Complett K&S is a privately held Italian manufacturer, founded in 1963, of patented industrial sewing machines for knitwear, hosiery, and hand stitching, serving enterprise customers in haute couture, ready-to-wear, and hosiery production worldwide through direct technical consultation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brignano Gera D'adda

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Sewing Machine Sales: Complett K&S manufactures and sells industrial sewing machines for knitwear and hosiery. The company offers customized solutions for high-end fashion brands, suggesting a B2B model with tailored pricing based on machine specifications and customization requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Complett K&S designs, manufactures, and supplies industrial sewing machines specialized for the knitwear and hosiery industries. Its portfolio includes linking machines (rimagliatrici), cup seamers, sock toe closing machines, sock turners and pre-turners, and hand stitch machines, serving prestigious Italian and international haute couture and prêt-à-porter fashion brands with tailored, high-quality production solutions.

Product overview

Complett K&S manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of industrial sewing machines for knitwear and hosiery, founded in 1963 in Italy. The product line is organized into three main categories: Macchine da cucire per Maglieria (Sewing Machines for Knitwear) comprising Rimagliatrici (Linking Machines) including models 499 VD, 66-VD, 99-VD, 99 Vario, 88 Vario, HS-VD, 88-VD, QF System, and Trio Plus, plus Cucitrici per Maglieria (Cup Seamers) with models 365 OV, 250-I, and 250-P; Macchine da cucire per Calze (Sewing Machines for Socks) including toe closers 232 DIGIMAX, 232 DIGITRONIC, and 232 TECNO, turner STEP-2, and pre-turners PRT-EL and PRT-EH; and Macchine da cucire Punto a Mano (Hand Stitch Sewing Machines) with model 800-DD. All products feature Industry 4.0 connectivity and are designed for high-end fashion brands requiring precision and quality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 800-DD Hand Stitch Sewing Machine Industrial hand stitch sewing machine with electronic initial and final tack stitch, optical fiber thread reading, touch-screen panel, and Industry 4.0 connectivity for high-quality finishing of exclusive garments in haute couture and prêt-à-porter production.
• 499 VD Cut-and-Sew Linking Machine Cut-and-sew linking machine with two offset needles (one on-point, one off-point), adjustable cutting knife, overlock sewing device, thread break sensors, and scrap suction system designed for knitwear finishing.
• 66-VD Linking Machine Linking machine with hook needle approaching from inside the dial, fabric loaded on the right side, brushless motor up to 1400 stitches/minute, suitable for difficult yarns such as cashmere and lurex.
• 99-VD Linking Machine Linking machine with hook needle approaching from outside the dial, fabric loaded on reverse side, very low energy consumption at 115 watts, speeds up to 1400 rpm, interchangeable gauges 3-26.
• 99 Vario Linking Machine Linking machine with Complett VARIO system patent, programmable electronic tension with photocell, 5 memory programmes with 3 tensions and 4 speeds each, and needle-stop function for precision knitwear linking.
• 88 Vario Linking Machine Linking machine with eye needle inside the crown, programmable electronic tension with photocell, 115 watts consumption, 100-1000 rpm speed range, 360° rotating head, and interchangeable gauges 2-28.
• HS-VD Linking Machine Linking machine with eye needle from inside the crown, fabric loaded on reverse side, supports single-thread chainstitch type 101 or two-thread chainstitch type 401, brushless motor up to 1200 stitches/minute.
• 88-VD Linking Machine Linking machine with eye needle inside the crown, 115 watt power consumption, 100-1000 rpm variable speed, extra large 460mm dial diameter, and interchangeable gauges from 2 to 28.
• QF System (Quick Finish System) Linking Machine Electronic linking machine with Complett's Quick Finish System patent, integrating several automatic finishing combinations after the linking process including lock-up of start/finish seams, piece separation, and chain cutting to specific measures.
• Trio Plus Multi-Gauge Linking Machine Multi-gauge fast linking machine combining three machines in one by changing the guide, producing necks at 3-4x traditional linking speed and cardigans at 6-7x traditional linking speed.
• 365 OV Cup Seamer Cup seamer with motorised counter-rotating cups for closing sleeves and sides of fully fashioned garments, available in Medium/Light (gauge 7-22) and Medium/Heavy (gauge 3-6) versions, with speeds up to 4500 rpm.
• 250-I Cup Seamer Cup seamer for basting operations on fully fashioned sections of outer knitwear before assembly, single thread seam with long overlock stitch type 501, stitch length 3-9mm depending on gauges.
• 250-P Cup Seamer Cup seamer for closing cuffs and articles of fully fashioned knitwear, single thread seam with short overlock stitch type 501, stitch length 1-5mm depending on gauges.
• 232 DIGIMAX Sock Toe Closing Machine Fully electronic sock toe closing machine with ALU-SPEED technology patent, 4 independent electronic motors, 70 decibel noise level, 140 watts consumption, 4000 RPM standard speed, and integrated DIGI control system.
• 232 DIGITRONIC Sock Toe Closing Machine Electronic sock toe closing machine with 140 watts consumption, 4500 RPM standard speed up to 5200 RPM maximum, and integrated DIGI control system for unified machine and turner management.
• 232 TECNO Sock Toe Closing Machine Sock toe closing machine with ALU-SPEED technology, 120 watts consumption, 70 decibel noise level, 4200 RPM standard speed, micrometric edge trimming device, and two independently lifting sewing heads.
• STEP-2 Sock Turner Integral electronic sock turner with brushless and step motors reducing energy consumption by 50% compared to electromechanical models, touch screen display, and Cycle-Check system for automatic separation of unturned socks.
• PRT-EL Sock Pre-Turner (Upward) Electronic sock pre-turner with upward movement for pre-turning socks before sewing, designed for use with Complett class 222 and 232 machines, electronic control panel with pre-installed programmes.
• PRT-EH Sock Pre-Turner (Downward) Electronic sock pre-turner with downward movement for pre-turning socks before sewing, compatible with Complett class 222 and 232 machines, 10 pre-installed programmes, 50mm standard suction hose.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% less energy consumption compared to traditional electromechanical motors (brushless motors)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Regione Lombardia (Lombardy Region)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Complett K&S received funding from Regione Lombardia's Regional Programme under the European Regional Development Fund 2021-2027 (PR FESR 2021-2027) for developing 'Device and method for controlling the needled length in sewing machines with running stitch'. The project aims to simplify operator work and make it safer through a versatile device.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Karl Mayer Group: German manufacturer of warp knitting machines and technical textile machinery. Adjacent to Complett's knitwear machinery customers but at the fabrication stage rather than finishing stage.
• Santoni S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of seamless knitting and circular knitting machines serving intimate apparel, hosiery, and sportswear producers. Same Made in Italy positioning and overlapping luxury and hosiery customer base but with a different core knitting technology focus.
• H. Stoll AG & Co. KG: German manufacturer of flat knitting machines serving global knitwear producers. Comparable customer base in industrial knitwear but with a much broader knitting machinery portfolio than Complett's finishing specialization.
• Groz-Beckert KG: German manufacturer of industrial knitting needles, system components, and machinery for the textile industry. Provides components into the same knitting ecosystem as Complett's finishing equipment customers.
• Mayer & Cie GmbH & Co. KG: German circular knitting machine manufacturer serving global apparel and knitwear producers. Overlapping customer segment but positioned at the knitting stage rather than finishing stage of knitwear production.
• Shima Seiki: Japanese global leader in computerized flat knitting machines and WholeGarment seamless knitting. Indirect overlap through shared knitwear manufacturing customers, but much broader product portfolio and scale.

Direct peers

• Busi Group: Italian manufacturer of industrial sock knitting machines and related finishing equipment serving global hosiery producers. Direct overlap with Complett's sock sewing and pre-turning product category.
• Sangiacomo: Italian maker of cup seamers and linking machines for knitwear, overlapping directly with Complett's core rimagliatrici and cup seamer product lines for knitwear finishing. Same geography and customer base in haute couture and luxury knitwear.
• Matec S.p.A. Italian producer of electronic sock knitting and finishing machinery. Direct overlap in sock manufacturing equipment and Italian luxury hosiery customer base.
• Lonati Group: Italian manufacturer of industrial hosiery and sock machinery including linking and toe-closing equipment. Closely comparable to Complett in customer segment (hosiery manufacturers), product type (linking and finishing machines), geography, and Made in Italy positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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