Cemp srl

What Cemp srl does

Cemp srl is an Italian manufacturer specializing in flameproof and explosion-proof electric motors for hazardous areas, founded in 1954 in Senago (Milan) and one of the first Italian companies in the flameproof-motor segment. Its product portfolio spans four core lines — IEC Hazardous Area Motors (Ex db / Ex db eb flameproof, Zones 1, 2 / 21, 22), IEC Hazardous Area Brake Motors with integrated braking in separate Ex db enclosures, IEC Non-Sparking and Dust Version Motors (Ex ec / Ex tb / Ex tc), and Safe Area Motors — across IEC frame sizes 63 to 355 and power ratings from 0.12 to 375 kW, with efficiency classes IE1 through IE4. All hazardous-area products carry ATEX and IECEx certification issued by European Notified Bodies Cesi and TüvSüd Italy, supplemented by UL, Bureau Veritas Marine, KR, ECAS (UAE), and CCOE (India) certifications. The company has cumulatively sold more than one million motors operating worldwide.

Cemp generates revenue through hardware sales of both standard catalog motors and custom "tailor-made" engineered solutions, with quote-based pricing not publicly disclosed. Its target customers are industrial enterprises in oil & gas (upstream, midstream, downstream), marine, mining, chemical, petrochemical, and energy, with named accounts including ADNOC, Petrobras, TotalEnergies, ENI, BASF, QatarEnergy LNG, ExxonMobil, Chevron Australia, Woodside Energy, OMV Petrom, Galp Energia, and Worley. Distribution operates through a multi-channel model: the Italian headquarters and a German branch office (Cemp International GmbH, Passau) for direct sales, authorized distributors with stock facilities across Europe (Electramo Belgium, Kolmer Netherlands, Dimotor Spain, R. FRIMODT Pedersen Denmark), sales agents by territory, and an authorized repairer network for after-sales service.

Since 2024, Cemp has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of WEG Group, a Brazilian global manufacturer of electrical equipment, motors, and automation solutions. The acquisition positions Cemp within a larger industrial group while preserving its specialized hazardous-area focus and brand identity (Cemp®, Hazardous Duty®); sister brands in the portfolio include Marathon Electric (standard NEMA/IEC motors) and ROTOR (marine applications). Leadership is led by Managing Director Luca Chiesa and Finance Director Emanuele Venturati, with functional heads covering sourcing, HR, lean engineering, IT, and commercial operations.

Name

Cemp srl

Legal name

Cemp S.r.l.

Website

https://cemp-international.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cemp srl is an Italian manufacturer founded in 1954 that designs and produces ATEX/IECEx-certified flameproof electric motors for hazardous areas, serving oil & gas, marine, mining, and chemical industries globally. Since 2024 it has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brazil's WEG Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazardous Location & Explosion-Proof Lighting (ATEX/IECEx, intrinsically safe fixtures) (IMAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

DC Motors (Brushed, Brushless DC) (IMAGACAB)

Keywords

• Flameproof electric motors
• Hazardous area motors
• ATEX certified motors
• Explosion proof motors
• IECEx motor manufacturer

Headquarters

HQ city

Senago

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hazardous Area Electric Motors: Cemp generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of flameproof electric motors, brake motors, non-sparking motors, and safe area motors. The company offers both standard catalog products and custom 'tailor-made' special motors based on customer requirements. Products range from frame size 63 to 355 with power from 0.12 to 375 kW.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cemp srl manufactures and sells flameproof electric motors for hazardous areas, with ATEX and IECEx certifications for use in explosive atmospheres. The product range covers frame sizes 63 to 355 IEC and power from 0.12 to 375 kW, including explosion-proof motors (Ex db, Ex db eb), non-sparking and dust-protection motors (Ex ec, Ex tb, Ex tc), brake motors for hazardous areas, and safe-area motors. Both standard catalog products and custom "tailor-made" engineered solutions are offered to industrial customers.

Product overview

Cemp srl is a manufacturer of electric motors for hazardous areas, operating as part of the WEG Group since 2024. The company offers four main product lines: IEC Hazardous Area Motors (flameproof Ex db/db eb for Zones 1, 2/21, 22), IEC Hazardous Area Brake Motors (flameproof motors with integrated braking systems), IEC Non-Sparking and Dust Version Motors (Ex ec/tb/tc for Zones 2/21, 22), and Safe Area Motors (TCA/TCI for standard industrial applications). Products range from frame size 63 to 355 IEC with power from 0.12 to 375 kW. All hazardous area products are certified to ATEX and IECEx standards. The company provides both standard catalog products and custom 'tailor-made' engineering solutions for specific customer requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cemp: ATEX and flameproof specialist brand for hazardous duty motors serving oil & gas, marine and mining industries

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 1 million motors sold and operating worldwide over 70+ years

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• WEG GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Cemp became part of the WEG Group in 2024. WEG is a major global manufacturer of electric motors and related equipment. This acquisition positions Cemp within a larger industrial group while maintaining its specialized hazardous area motor expertise.
• Marathon ElectricminorOthersMarathon Electric is a sister brand under WEG Group, specializing in NEMA and IEC motors. The brands operate independently with complementary product ranges - Marathon focuses on standard motors while Cemp specializes in hazardous area applications.
• ROTORminorOthersROTOR brand is one of the world leaders in marine applications of motors for cranes, winches, propulsion, and dredging. Part of the same brand portfolio under Cemp/WEG, with global maritime certifications including Lloyds and DNV.
• CesicoreTechnology or IntegrationCesi is a European Commission Notified Body that issues ATEX certifications for Cemp products. Critical certification partnership for product compliance in explosive atmosphere markets.
• TüvSüd ItalycoreTechnology or IntegrationTüvSüd Italy is a European Commission Notified Body that certifies Cemp products for ATEX compliance. Essential partnership for market access in European hazardous area equipment markets.
• Kolmer Elektromotoren B.V.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor with stock facilities based in the Netherlands, serving the Benelux market with flameproof motors and providing local inventory for rapid delivery.
• Dimotor S.A.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor with stock facilities based in Barcelona, Spain, covering the Spanish market with inventory and local support for hazardous area motors.
• R. FRIMODT Pedersen A.S.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor with stock facilities in Denmark, providing local inventory and technical support for the Danish and Scandinavian markets.
• Cemp International GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBranch office in Passau, Germany serving Germany and Austria markets directly with sales and technical support for Cemp products.
• WEG Middle East FZEmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBranch office in Dubai, UAE serving Middle East markets (Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE) as part of the WEG Group distribution network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ABB: Global leader in industrial electric motors including a full hazardous-area/ATEX/IECEx portfolio across flameproof, increased-safety, and dust-protection designs. Directly competes with Cemp in oil & gas, marine and mining motors and is the largest incumbent benchmark for Cemp's product line.
• Siemens: Operates a major industrial motors business with explosion-proof SIMOTICS XP and similar ATEX/IECEx product lines serving oil & gas, petrochemical and mining. Overlaps directly with Cemp in hazardous-area three-phase asynchronous motors and competes on the same EPC projects.
• TECO-Westinghouse: Manufacturer of industrial electric motors, including explosion-proof and severe-duty lines used in oil & gas, petrochemical and mining. Comparable scope of IEC hazardous-area motor products and similar project-based customer relationships.
• ATB Group: European motor manufacturer (now part of WEG Group alongside Cemp) producing explosion-proof and hazardous-area motors. Highly comparable product offering and customer base, making it the closest intra-group direct peer.
• Bonfiglioli: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of gear motors, drive systems and electric motors including ATEX-certified variants for hazardous areas. Comparable in Italian heritage, mid-market industrial focus, and overlap in oil & gas, mining and chemical customer segments.
• WEG: Parent company since 2024 and a major global motor manufacturer with its own WEG Ex/ATEX hazardous-area motor line. The most direct internal competitor within Cemp's own corporate group, with overlapping customer relationships and product portfolios in oil & gas and mining.
• Marelli Motori: Italian specialty motor and generator manufacturer with a comparable heritage, product range (induction and synchronous motors for industrial applications), and customer base in oil & gas, marine, power generation and mining. Closest geographic and product peer to Cemp in Italy.
• Brook Crompton: Specialist manufacturer of industrial electric motors including flameproof and hazardous-area variants, with ATEX/IECEx certifications. Directly comparable to Cemp in product scope and customer segments, though smaller in scale.

Broad incumbents

• Nidec: Global diversified motor manufacturer with industrial motor product lines and a strong position in Asia. While not exclusively focused on hazardous-area motors, it competes with Cemp in industrial motor tenders and benefits from greater scale.
• Regal Rexnord: Diversified power transmission and motor manufacturer (owner of Marathon Electric, a sister brand under the WEG Group portfolio alongside Cemp). Offers hazardous-area-capable industrial motors and competes with Cemp in overlapping applications and via shared WEG distribution channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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