What Padoan does

Padoan is an Italian industrial manufacturer of metal tanks for commercial vehicles and machinery, headquartered in San Biagio di Callalta, Italy. Founded in 1937, the company produces hydraulic oil tanks, diesel fuel tanks, and combined hydraulic-diesel tanks that are integrated into trucks, agricultural equipment, and construction machinery. Its product portfolio includes the TLine range (with the TLine 85/18 introduced in 2022) and tanks certified to regulatory standards such as ECE 34 Part III for fuel tanks on commercial vehicles.

Padoan operates as a B2B supplier to OEM customers across the commercial vehicle, agricultural, and construction equipment sectors. The company runs international subsidiaries in Germany (2010), Chile (2010), and Switzerland (2015), and its products are sold in more than 50 countries. Named customers include refuse-truck OEM Dennis Eagle, illustrating its footprint in specialty commercial vehicle platforms. In June 2025, Padoan was acquired by Interpump Group, becoming part of a larger Italian industrial group with broader exposure to hydraulics and power-transmission markets. Headcount sits at 51-100 employees, consistent with a focused specialty manufacturer rather than a mass-volume producer.

Name

Padoan

Legal name

Padoan S.r.l.

Website

https://padoan.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Padoan is an Italian metal tank manufacturer (founded 1937) producing hydraulic and diesel tanks for commercial vehicles and machinery, serving OEMs across more than 50 countries via subsidiaries in Germany, Chile, and Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Biagio Di Callalta

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tank Sales: Core revenue from manufacturing and selling hydraulic oil tanks, diesel tanks, and combined tanks in aluminium, painted steel, and stainless steel. Products sold to B2B customers including industrial vehicle manufacturers and equipment operators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Padoan designs, manufactures, and sells metal tanks — hydraulic Oil Tanks, Diesel Tanks, and Combined Tanks — for industrial vehicles and machinery. Products are offered in aluminium, painted steel (RAL 7021), and stainless steel in both standard "N" range and custom "X" range configurations, alongside specialized Segmentation Solutions for hooklift, tipper, prime mover, refusing vehicle, aerial platform, and crane applications. The company also supplies accessories and digital tools such as an online configurator and virtual showroom, distributing to more than 50 countries.

Product overview

Padoan is an Italian company specializing in the design, production, and sale of metal tanks for industrial vehicles and machinery. Founded in 1937, the company offers three core product lines: hydraulic Oil Tanks, Diesel Tanks, and Combined Tanks (which integrate both oil and diesel in a single unit). Products are manufactured in aluminum, painted steel (RAL 7021), and stainless steel. The portfolio includes standard 'N' range models and custom 'X' range solutions. Padoan also provides specialized Segmentation Solutions packages (hooklift, tipper, prime mover, refusing vehicle, aerial platform, and crane applications) developed by their R&D department, complemented by digital tools including a Tank Configurator and Virtual Showroom. Additional offerings include Tank Tribe community program and My Padoan customer portal. The company operates as part of the Interpump Group with subsidiaries in Switzerland, Germany, and Chile.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tank Tribe: Community program showcasing customers' daily work experiences with Padoan tanks, featuring photos and stories from industrial vehicle operators worldwide.
• 4-XTREMES
• TLine

Products and services

• Oil Tanks (Hydraulic Oil Tanks) Hydraulic oil tanks for industrial vehicles and machinery, available in aluminium, painted steel, and stainless steel, in standard N range (9 models) and custom X range, capacities from 30 to 400 liters.
• Diesel Tanks Diesel fuel tanks for industrial vehicles and machinery in aluminium, painted steel, and stainless steel, standard N range (7 models) and custom X range, capacities 60–960 liters, ECE 34 Part III homologated for side installation.
• Combined Tanks (Oil + Diesel) Combined oil and diesel tanks integrating both reservoirs into a single unit, optimising space and installation. Available in aluminium, painted steel, and stainless steel; standard N range (4 models) and custom X range; oil 90–200 L, diesel 125–700 L; ECE 34 Part III homologated.
• TLine 85/18 Hydraulic Oil Tank Specialised hydraulic oil tank with compact design optimised for hooklift and other industrial/commercial vehicle applications.
• Segmentation Solution — Hooklift Turnkey tank solution designed for hooklift (polybenne) applications, developed by Padoan's R&D to complement the standard tank catalogue.
• Segmentation Solution — Tipper Turnkey tank solution designed for tipper (benne) vehicle applications, developed by Padoan's R&D.
• Segmentation Solution — Prime Mover Turnkey tank solution designed for prime mover (tracteur routier) vehicle applications, developed by Padoan's R&D.
• Segmentation Solution — Refusing Vehicle Turnkey tank solution designed for waste compacting / refusing vehicle applications, developed by Padoan's R&D.
• Segmentation Solution — Aerial Platform Turnkey tank solution designed for aerial platform (plateforme aérienne) applications, developed by Padoan's R&D.
• Segmentation Solution — Crane (T20 model) Turnkey tank solution designed for truck crane (grue) applications, including the T20 model, developed by Padoan's R&D.
• Oil Tank Accessories Range of accessories for hydraulic oil tanks including filters and caps (e.g., EVO filter with level indicator), level indicators, ball valves, hose connections, pipe fittings, adapters, and contamination indicators.
• Diesel Tank Accessories Range of accessories for diesel tanks including lockable caps with splash protection, level indicators compatible with various vehicle models, cabin indicators, and connection kits.

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• 4-XTREMESminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical sponsorship of expedition truck project. Padoan participates in a project that transforms an incredible dream into a wonderful reality. Provides diesel tanks for overland vehicles navigating challenging terrains across multiple continents.
• Truck Team DAKARminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical sponsorship and sponsorship of truck participating in DAKAR Rally. Padoan supplies diesel tanks installed in the competition truck, demonstrating product durability under extreme conditions.
• Treviso BasketminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship of Italian Basketball League A1 team. Values alignment with teamwork, enthusiasm, performance, and challenge - matching Padoan's vision and corporate philosophy.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Magna International: Global automotive supplier with fluid handling and tank capabilities within its body and chassis portfolio; competes indirectly with Padoan on OEM tank sourcing decisions.
• TI Fluid Systems: Global supplier of automotive fluid systems including fuel and hydraulic fluid storage; competes with Padoan at major OEMs with a much broader product portfolio.
• Kautex (Textron): World's largest manufacturer of plastic fuel tanks for passenger cars and commercial vehicles; an incumbent competitor in the broader fluid tank category Padoan serves.
• Plastic Omnium: Global automotive parts supplier with a leading position in plastic fuel tanks and fluid systems; competes with Padoan for OEM tank slots across commercial vehicle programs at significantly greater scale.
• Yapp USA Automotive Systems: Manufacturer of plastic fuel tanks for automotive OEMs with significant North American presence; overlaps with Padoan's geographic expansion targets in commercial vehicle fluid storage.

Direct peers

• Westerbeke Corporation: US manufacturer of fuel tanks and fluid systems for marine, industrial, and specialty vehicle applications — a comparable niche specialist in metal tanks for harsh operating environments.
• CEMO GmbH: German specialist manufacturer of tanks and storage systems for commercial vehicles, agriculture, and municipal applications — the closest European direct competitor to Padoan in metal and plastic vehicle tanks.

Others

• Schütz GmbH & Co. KGaA: Global manufacturer of industrial containers, IBCs, and drum systems; adjacent in metal container fabrication but serves stationary industrial storage rather than vehicle-integrated tank applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCugg6MD0ay15FKIIsiItXeQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/padoansrl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/padoan-srl
• Instagraminstagram.com/padoansrl

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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