Romani Components

What Romani Components does

Romani Components S.r.l. is a privately-held Italian distributor of precision mechanical components for linear motion and power transmission, headquartered at Via A. De Gasperi 146, Rho (Milan), Italy. The company sources products from a network of international manufacturers—including SBC (Korea), GTEN (Taiwan), KSK (Czech Republic), KSS (Japan), YYC (Taiwan), KOFON, Hyprostatik (Germany), and Miki Pulley (Japan)—and resells them to Italian industrial machinery builders, with primary focus on machine tools and automated production lines and secondary exposure to food and beverage packaging, robotics, medical, and automotive end-markets.

The company's offering is organized into four product families: Linear (ball and roller guideways, ball and roller screws, telescopic rails, linear tables), Transmission (racks and pinions, planetary, harmonic and hypoid gearboxes, bevel gears, slewing bearings), Hydrostatic Systems (PM flow controllers, guide shoes, screws, bearings, rotary tables, spindle bearings), and Accessories (lock nuts, lubrication systems, tool changers, protective covers, precision couplings). It complements distribution with in-house value-added services including custom shaft machining, end machining, hot shrink fitting of rings, and play reduction on ball screw nuts, performed by its own technicians. Notable differentiated SKUs include the KSS NSG miniature ball screws (ISO 3408-2 / DIN 69051-5 compliant) and Hyprostatik hydrostatic skates with integrated PM flow control sensors.

Romani operates a sales-led go-to-market through directly employed field sales representatives organized by Italian macro-area, with no e-commerce or reseller channels. Marketing is anchored in regular participation in major Italian industrial fairs (MECSPE, IPACK-IMA, BIMU, LAMIERA) and a content-driven website with CAD static downloads. The company holds twenty-year distribution partnerships with SBC and GTEN, stocks standard DIN 69051 ball screws and other fast-moving items at its Rho warehouse for immediate dispatch, and quotes pricing on a project-by-project basis. Revenue, headcount, ownership structure, and founding date are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Romani Components

Legal name

Romani Components S.r.l.

Website

https://romanicomponents.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Romani Components is a privately-held Italian distributor of precision linear motion and power transmission components, including guideways, ball screws, gearboxes, and hydrostatic systems, sourced from leading international manufacturers for Italian industrial machinery builders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Mechanical Components Distribution

NAICS

Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

Keywords

• Linear motion components
• Power transmission components
• Precision ball screws
• Linear guideways distribution
• Industrial automation parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Rho

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Component Distribution (Linear Motion & Power Transmission): Romani Components generates revenue primarily through the distribution and sale of precision mechanical components for linear motion and power transmission, sourced from a network of international manufacturing partners. Revenue is derived from the mark-up on sourced components including ball screws, linear guides, racks and pinions, gearboxes, and accessories. The company also offers value-added services such as custom shaft machining, end machining, and hot shrink fitting as part of component sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Romani Components distributes and integrates precision mechanical components for linear motion and power transmission in Italy, sourcing from leading international manufacturers (SBC, GTEN, KSK, KSS, YYC, KOFON, Hyprostatik, Miki Pulley, and others). The offering spans linear guideways, rolled and ground ball screws, miniature ball screws, racks and pinions, planetary and harmonic gearboxes, hydrostatic systems, and a broad accessories line, complemented by value-added services including custom shaft machining, end machining, hot shrink fitting of rings, and play reduction on nuts. Distribution is supported by on-site stock at the Rho headquarters and a direct field sales force covering Italy.

Product overview

Romani Components is an Italian industrial components distributor specializing in linear motion and power transmission solutions. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into four main product families: Linear Products (ball and roller guideways, ball screws, telescopic rails, linear tables), Transmission Products (racks, pinions, planetary and harmonic gearboxes, bevel gears, slewing bearings), Hydrostatic Systems (engineering services, flow controllers, guide shoes, screws, bearings, rotary tables, spindle bearings), and Accessories (lock nuts, brakes, lubrication systems, tool changers, protective covers, precision couplings). Products are sourced from leading international manufacturers including SBC (Korea), GTEN (Taiwan), KSK (Czech Republic), KSS (Japan), YYC (Taiwan), KOFON, Hyprostatik (Germany), and Miki Pulley (Japan), with custom machining services available on request.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Linear Ball Guideways (SBC)
• Linear Roller Guideways (SBC)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Miki PulleycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Romani Components announced a new collaboration with Miki Pulley, a Japanese company leading in innovative power transmission solutions since 1939. Miki Pulley has a broad product portfolio including shaft couplings, safety brakes, servo motor couplings, electromagnetic brakes and clutches, and overload protection systems. The company's most recent European branch was established in 2014. This partnership strengthens Romani Components' offering in advanced industrial solutions combining Miki Pulley's power transmission expertise with Romani Components' distribution and service quality.
• KSS (Kyocera Precision Tools / Kishima Special Ballscrew)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024KSS is a Japanese manufacturer of miniature ball screws founded in 1960, specializing in ultra-precision manufacturing technology. Romani Components distributes KSS miniature ball screws, including the new NSG series conforming to ISO/DIN standards. The NSG series features reinforced recirculating devices and SDG-aligned design.
• KSKcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2003KSK is a Czech Republic-based company manufacturing ground ball screws for the international market. Romani Components leverages twenty years of experience to distribute KSK precision ground ball screws in the Italian market. The production range includes miniature and standard screws from 12 to 250mm diameter with lengths up to 14 meters. KSK also provides repair and overhaul services for used screws of any brand.
• SBC (Samick Ball Screw / Linear)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1995SBC is a Korean manufacturer of linear guides present in international markets for several decades. Romani Components has a twenty-year partnership with SBC, distributing linear ball and roller guideways in Italy. Dedicated stock is maintained, and Romani Components technicians can perform direct assembly of accessories.
• GTENcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1995GTEN is a Taiwanese company manufacturing ball screws, present in international markets for many years. Romani Components has a twenty-year partnership with GTEN, distributing rolled ball screws in Italy with campaigns focused on material availability, prompt handling, and rapid order fulfillment. Romani Components technicians perform end machining, hot shrink fitting of rings, and play reduction on nuts.
• YYC (Yong Yih Cord Power)coreTechnology or IntegrationYYC is a Taiwanese manufacturer of precision racks and pinions, present internationally with continuous development of quality, technology, and infrastructure. Romani Components holds a very strong and exclusive partnership with YYC for the distribution of precision racks and pinions in Italy.
• KOFON MotioncoreTechnology or IntegrationKOFON is a manufacturer of precision planetary gearboxes. Romani Components distributes KOFON precision planetary gearboxes as part of its power transmission product family.
• HyprostatikcoreTechnology or IntegrationHyprostatik is a German company specializing in hydrostatic components. Romani Components distributes Hyprostatik hydrostatic skates, screws, bearings, rotary tables, and spindles, enabled by PM Flow Controllers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rollon S.p.A. Italy-based specialist in linear motion (linear guides, telescopic rails, actuators), competing directly with SBC and other distributed brands for Italian machine builder accounts.
• Bibus AG: Swiss-headquartered industrial distributor of linear motion, power transmission, pneumatics, and process components across Europe. Bibus is the closest functional peer to Romani — a multi-brand independent distributor with similar customer profile and value-added service orientation.
• Nadella S.p.A. European manufacturer of linear guides, cam rollers, and precision motion components serving machine tool and automation customers. Comparable category overlap with Romani's linear and transmission product lines.
• Schneeberger AG: Swiss manufacturer of linear guideways, profile rail guides, gear racks, and ball screws, with direct presence in Europe. Comparable product family to the SBC/KSK/YYC lines Romani distributes.
• Rollvis SA: Swiss specialist manufacturer of high-precision rolled ball screws, serving European machine builders and distributors. Comparable to the ball screw portfolio (KSK/GTEN) that Romani distributes in Italy.

Broad incumbents

• HIWIN Technologies Corp. Major Taiwanese manufacturer of linear guides, ball screws, and motors, with European operations serving Italian OEMs. Direct competitor on core distributed product families.
• Ewellix (SKF Motion Technologies): Global linear motion specialist (formerly part of SKF), offering linear guides, ball screws, and actuators to industrial OEMs. Larger, broader portfolio than Romani but competes for the same Italian customer wallet.
• Bonfiglioli Riduttori S.p.A. Italian-headquartered manufacturer of gearboxes, gear drives, and power transmission products. Competes with the KOFON and harmonic/strain wave gearbox lines Romani distributes for Italian industrial and automation customers.
• Schaeffler AG (INA/FAG Industrial): Large German manufacturer of bearings, linear guides (INA), and power transmission components with a direct Italian sales operation. Broader portfolio but significant product overlap with Romani's mechanical power transmission lines.
• THK Co., Ltd. (Italia): Global leader in linear motion (LM guides, ball screws, actuators) with a direct Italian subsidiary. Competes head-to-head with the SBC linear guides Romani distributes for the same machine builder customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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