Pascoli Group
Pascoli Group is an Italian family-owned distribution group operating 18 companies and 20 linked warehouses that supplies original, first-equipment, and aftermarket spare parts plus technical services for the bus and truck aftermarket across Italy.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1974
- HeadquartersSanta Maria Di Sala, Italy
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Pascoli Group does
Pascoli Group is an Italian family-owned distribution group headquartered in Santa Maria di Sala (Venice) that specializes in spare parts and technical services for the commercial vehicle (bus and truck) aftermarket. The group operates through 18 companies, branches, and affiliates — including Pascoli SpA (buses), Rossi Ricambi (trucks/trailers, >70 years history), Arenaparts (Verona, truck parts), Arca Components (engine rebuilding), Bustruck/Bustech (Rome, glass replacement and headlight polishing), Center Bus e Truck, GS2 (technical training), and Sialtech (chemicals) — supported by 20 linked warehouses distributed across northern, central, and southern Italy. The core offering comprises original, first-equipment, and aftermarket spare parts across major European OEM brands (Mercedes-Benz, Iveco, MAN, Scania, Volvo, DAF, Renault, Irisbus, Solaris, VanHool, VDL and others), supplemented by branded distribution of Exide batteries, SuperLINE private-label batteries, MANN-FILTER cabin filters, Bosch wiper blades, Valeo thermal components, Knorr-Bremse braking systems, Castrol lubricants, and AMC engine cylinder heads.
The underlying operational technology is Where ERP, a unified management system that integrates B2B online sales, mobile agent tools, and intercompany logistics across all subsidiaries — enabling 24-48 hour courier delivery or same-day counter pickup nationwide. Pascoli monetizes through a sales-led go-to-market combining field commercial agents, inside sales, accredited B2B e-commerce, and counter sales at warehouses, targeting four horizontal customer segments: fleet operators, auto repair workshops, spare parts resellers, and gas stations. Revenue streams span transaction-based parts distribution, recurring diagnostic equipment rentals and subscriptions (TEXA, BOSCH, JALTEST), professional services via GS2 training courses (EBS programming, PES/PAV, F-Gas certification), and the THL technical hotline subscription service. Strategic positioning is reinforced through the NEXUSTRUCK workshop network (co-launched with NEXUS Automotive International in 2020-2023), with CEO Elisabetta Pascoli sitting on the NEXUS Automotive International board.
Pascoli Group firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Pascoli Group
- Legal name
- Pascoli SpA
- Website
- https://pascoligroup.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1974
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Pascoli Group is an Italian family-owned distribution group operating 18 companies and 20 linked warehouses that supplies original, first-equipment, and aftermarket spare parts plus technical services for the bus and truck aftermarket across Italy.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Pascoli Group industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Vehicle Parts Distribution
- NAICS
- Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Commercial Vehicle Parts Distribution (Heavy-Duty Truck/Bus) (TLAKAOAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Trailer, Chassis & Container Parts Distribution (TLAKAOAC), Tools, shop equipment & garage supplies distribution (diagnostic tools, lifts, compressors, PPE) (CRAOANAG)
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Where Pascoli Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Santa Maria Di Sala
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices12 records
Markets served
Pascoli Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Spare Parts Distribution: Pascoli Group generates revenue primarily through the distribution of original, first-equipment, and aftermarket spare parts for buses, trucks, trailers, and commercial vehicles. Products include mechanical parts, lubricants, chemicals, filters, batteries, wiper blades, and climate control components. Sales are conducted through counter sales, agent visits, and B2B e-commerce.
- Diagnostic Equipment Sales and Rental: Pascoli Group sells or rents TEXA and other diagnostic equipment and A/C charging stations to workshops, with post-sale support and subscription renewal services.
- Technical Training Courses: Pascoli Group generates revenue through technical training courses delivered by GS2, covering EBS programming, pneumatic systems, electrical risk certification (PES/PAV), and F-Gas certification. Courses are offered both online and in-person.
- Technical Assistance Services: The group provides specialized technical assistance through the THL (Telefonic Hotline) service for bus and truck specialists, offering interactive and telephone consulting. Also includes on-site technical assistance and vehicle glass replacement services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | B2B platform access for accredited clients and agents |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Pascoli Group product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Pascoli Group distributes original, first-equipment, and aftermarket spare parts for buses, trucks, trailers, and commercial vehicles through a network of 18 companies, branches, and affiliates with 20 linked warehouses across Italy. The group also provides complementary technical services including diagnostic equipment sales/rental, GS2 technical training courses, the THL telephone hotline, engine rebuilding support, and DPF/FAP regeneration services.
Product overview
Pascoli Group operates as a multi-subsidiary distribution network (18 companies across Italy) offering a unified portfolio of bus and truck spare parts and related services. The core offering centers on original, first-equipment, and aftermarket spare parts distribution across major European commercial vehicle brands. Complementary services include engine rebuilding support, diagnostic equipment (TEXA, BOSCH, JALTEST), and GS2 technical training courses. The group distributes branded products including Exide HEAVY batteries, SuperLINE batteries (own brand), MANN-FILTER FreciousPlus cabin filters, and Weissenfels snow chains, while also providing specialized services such as DPF regeneration, TEXA AIR2 SAN ozone sanitization, glass replacement, and the THL technical hotline. The subsidiary Bustruck offers vehicle-specific services including blind spot sensor kits for regulatory compliance.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- THL (Technical Hotline): Interactive and telephone consulting service for bus and truck specialists with technical support
- Bustruck
- SuperLINE
- GS2
Quantifiable outcome
- DPF/FAP filter regeneration restores functionality to near 98% of new, with a 1-year or 40,000 km warranty
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Pascoli Group
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Pascoli Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
Feature1 record
Pascoli Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- NEXUS Automotive InternationalcorePascoli Group collaborates with NEXUS Automotive International and NEXUS Automotive Italia to launch the NEXUSTRUCK workshop network in Italy. CEO Elisabetta Pascoli serves on the Board of NEXUS Automotive International. The partnership provides workshops with technical databases, NEXUS Academy training programs, and the NEXUS TRUCK ROAD-ASSIST 365/24/7 service with a dedicated mobile app.
- NEXUS Automotive ItaliacoreNEXUS Automotive Italia partnered with Pascoli Group to launch NEXUSTRUCK workshops in Italy. Roberto Olivero, President of NEXUS Automotive Italia, confirmed the launch aligns with group strategies and that Pascoli Group will expand with two new companies in January 2021.
- TEXAcorePascoli Group is an authorized TEXA reseller, offering diagnostic equipment, A/C charging stations, and the AIR2 SAN ozone sanitization device. TEXA equipment includes advanced features such as ozone density sensors, Bluetooth integration with Axone Nemo, and certified compatibility with new R456a refrigerant gas. TEXA machines are certified for the new R456a gas.
- ExidemajorPascoli Group distributes Exide batteries including the HVR (High Vibration Resistant) and Carbon Boost lines. Exide is a leading supplier of lead-acid batteries chosen by major commercial vehicle manufacturers including Iveco, Scania, Renault, Volvo Trucks, MAN, Nissan, Isuzu, Evobus, and agricultural equipment brands.
- CastrolmajorPascoli Group is a supplier of Castrol-branded lubricants for industrial vehicles, distributing the full range of Castrol oils through its network.
- AMC (Engine Cylinder Heads)majorPascoli S.p.A. is the official Italian distributor for AMC, the world leader in engine cylinder heads for cars, light commercial vehicles, and trucks running diesel or petrol engines. AMC applies strict quality controls, using only high-quality aluminum and individually inspecting each cylinder head. Products include bare cylinder heads, heads with valves, heads with camshafts, and gasket kits.
- Knorr-BremsemajorPascoli Group distributes Knorr-Bremse products including brake systems, compressors with clutch kits, and EBS control units. The group highlights Knorr-Bremse's packaging standards distinguishing new original products from regenerated EconX products, warning customers that neutral packaging without branding may indicate non-original products.
- ElringminorPascoli Group hosted an Elring technical training course on gasket technology in combustion engines. Elring provides technical training to Pascoli Group's customers, covering gasket technology, cylinder head procedures, sealing materials, and engine damage prevention.
- BoschmajorPascoli Group distributes the full range of Bosch wiper blades for buses and trucks, including Aerotwin, conventional, and rear window wipers. Bosch wipers are designed for up to 500,000 wiping cycles and 800km of road use over their lifetime.
- ValeomajorPascoli Group distributes Valeo TBS spare parts and warns customers about counterfeit copies on the market. The group emphasizes the dangers of counterfeit heat exchangers and water pumps, noting that fake products can cause fires or engine overheating due to incorrect water flow rates.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves10 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Pascoli Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Groupauto: European vehicle parts distribution network with national member-distributors across multiple countries. Comparable through its shared national-distributor model and combined purchasing, training, and technical support services for CV and passenger vehicle aftermarket.
- ATR International: International heavy-duty aftermarket distribution and brand specialist group focused on commercial vehicle parts. Comparable in its multi-brand portfolio aggregation model and European footprint serving CV workshops and fleet customers.
- Diesel Technic: Germany-headquartered global distributor of commercial vehicle spare parts (Diesel Technic brand and Partner Parts). Comparable as a multi-brand, OE-quality parts distributor serving trucks, buses, and trailers across European and international markets.
- Sampa: Turkish commercial-vehicle parts manufacturer and distributor with global multi-brand aftermarket presence. Comparable in portfolio breadth across truck, trailer, and bus parts categories and in pursuing European aftermarket expansion.
- TEMOT International: International automotive aftermarket parts distribution network with member-company national distributors. Comparable as a partnership-based distribution model where national players combine to access sourcing, brands, and technical services.
Broad incumbents
- LKQ Corporation: Global aftermarket parts distributor with European operations including CV-focused units. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering parts, accessories, and workshop solutions across many geographies — but far larger and more diversified than Pascoli.
- Alliance Automotive Group: Major European aftermarket parts distributor with broad multi-channel presence across multiple vehicle categories. Comparable as a larger, broader-line distributor operating across geographies versus Pascoli's narrower CV-and-Italian focus.
- Stahlgruber (LKQ Europe): Germany-headquartered commercial-vehicle parts distributor under LKQ, offering OE and aftermarket parts plus workshop services. Comparable as a multi-channel CV parts and accessories distributor, but at significantly larger scale and broader product portfolio than Pascoli.
Others
- Würth: Global supplier of fastening materials, tools, workshop consumables, and automotive aftermarket parts. Comparable in distributing tools, workshop equipment, and consumables to garages/workshops, though Würth operates across a far broader product set and customer base than Pascoli.
Emerging players
- BPW Group: OEM and aftermarket supplier of trailer running gear, axles, and chassis components. Comparable through its trailer and axle parts portfolio, which overlaps with Pascoli's Arenaparts subsidiary offering.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Pascoli Group leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Pascoli Group subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries8 records
Pascoli Group funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Pascoli Group M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Pascoli Group
What does Pascoli Group do?
Pascoli Group distributes original, first-equipment, and aftermarket spare parts for buses, trucks, trailers, and commercial vehicles through a network of 18 companies, branches, and affiliates with 20 linked warehouses across Italy. The group also provides complementary technical services including diagnostic equipment sales/rental, GS2 technical training courses, the THL telephone hotline, engine rebuilding support, and DPF/FAP regeneration services.
Is Pascoli Group a public or private company?
Pascoli Group is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Pascoli Group founded?
Pascoli Group was founded in 1974. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Pascoli Group based?
Pascoli Group is headquartered in Santa Maria Di Sala, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Pascoli Group make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Spare Parts Distribution is the primary driver. The others are diagnostic Equipment Sales and Rental, technical Training Courses and technical Assistance Services.
Who are Pascoli Group's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Groupauto, ATR International, Diesel Technic, Sampa and TEMOT International. Broad incumbents are LKQ Corporation, Alliance Automotive Group and Stahlgruber (LKQ Europe). Würth is listed as an others. BPW Group is listed as an emerging player.
Does Pascoli Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for Pascoli Group.
What industry is Pascoli Group in?
Pascoli Group's product category is Commercial Vehicle Parts Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKAOAB, Commercial Vehicle Parts Distribution (Heavy-Duty Truck/Bus), with a secondary code of TLAKAOAC, Trailer, Chassis & Container Parts Distribution. Its NAICS code is 42312 and its SIC code is 5013.