LELI

What LELI does

LELI Srl is a privately held Italian distributor of rolling element bearings and motion transmission components, founded in 1950 and headquartered in Cernusco sul Naviglio, in the Province of Milan. The company operates a B2B distribution model serving industrial customers throughout Italy, distributing a broad portfolio of premium international brands including Schaeffler Group's FAG and INA lines, NTN and SNR (NTN Europe), NMB-Minebea miniature bearings, UKF high-performance spindles, MTK+ bearings, Permaglide sliding bearings, C.T.S. freewheels and linear guides, and Colmant Cuvelier transmission belts. The product catalog spans roller bearings, needle roller bearings, ball bearings, spherical roller bearings, high-precision spindle bearings, plain bearings and bushings, linear bearings, track rollers, freewheels, tapered roller bearings, rod ends, bearing housings, seals, sleeves, mounting/dismounting tools, condition monitoring instruments (FAG SmartCheck), transmission belts, and lubricants (Arcanol greases, SNR lubricants).

The company fulfills orders from a fully computerized and continuously stocked automated warehouse, with a minimum order value of EUR 100 (excluding VAT) and quote-based pricing per request. Distribution operates through direct sales via website quote forms, phone, email, and a dedicated B2B client portal. LELI supplements product sales with technical services for bearing assembly, control, and diagnostics, and operates a 24/7 emergency intervention hotline for urgent industrial maintenance needs. The company holds UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 certification (certificate 50 100 13386 Rev.004-2025) and is an officially authorized Schaeffler distributor. In January 2025 LELI relocated its corporate headquarters to a new facility in Cernusco sul Naviglio. The company has 11-50 employees and serves primarily the Italian industrial manufacturing segment, with no disclosed revenue, parent company, subsidiary structure, or external institutional investor involvement.

Name

LELI

Legal name

LELI Srl

Website

https://lelicuscinetti.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LELI Srl is an Italian distributor, founded in 1950 and headquartered near Milan, that supplies rolling bearings, bushings, and motion transmission components from premium brands (Schaeffler, NTN, SNR, UKF, NMB-Minebea, and others) to industrial customers across Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bearing and mechanical components distribution: Distribution of rolling bearings, housings, accessories, tools, and mechanical transmission components. Revenue generated through product sales with minimum order value of 100 EUR excluding VAT.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

LELI is a B2B distributor of rolling bearings, bushings/plain bearings, housings, accessories, mounting tools, condition monitoring instruments, transmission belts, linear systems, spindles, and lubricants for motion transmission applications. The company supplies products from authorized manufacturers such as Schaeffler (FAG, INA), NTN, SNR, UKF, MTK+, NMB-Minebea, Permaglide, C.T.S., and Colmant Cuvelier, complemented by assembly, control, diagnostics, and 24/7 emergency technical support services.

Product overview

LELI is a rolling bearing and motion transmission components distributor founded in 1950, offering a comprehensive portfolio of mechanical components through multiple product categories. The core offering centers on various bearing types including roller bearings, needle roller bearings, spherical roller bearings, high-precision spindle bearings, ball bearings, and special/custom bearings, supplemented by housings, accessories (seals, sleeves, locknuts), mounting/dismounting tools, monitoring systems, plain bearings, transmission belts, linear systems, spindles, rod ends, and lubricants. The company distributes and supports 10 international brands including Schaeffler Group (FAG, INA), NTN, SNR, MTK+, NMB-Minebea, Permaglide, C.T.S., Colmant Cuvelier, and UKF. Services include assembly assistance, maintenance, control, diagnostics, and a constantly stocked warehouse for rapid delivery throughout Italy.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Cuscinetti a rulli (Roller Bearings) Rolling bearings using cylindrical rollers for radial and axial loads, available in radial and axial configurations, including full-complement and cage designs for high load capacity and rigidity. Distributed for industrial manufacturers and maintenance operations.
• Cuscinetti a rullini (Needle Roller Bearings) Thin-section bearings with high radial load capacity suitable for high rotational speeds, available as drawn cup, needle roller/axial combined, and cage assemblies. For industrial applications requiring compact high-load bearings.
• Cuscinetti con bloccaggio (Insert Bearings) Rigid ball bearings with solid outer ring featuring cylindrical or spherical profile, available with eccentric locking collars, grub screws, or adapter sleeves. For industrial shaft mounting applications.
• Cuscinetti orientabili a rulli (Spherical Roller Bearings) Self-aligning roller bearings that support high radial loads and bidirectional axial loads, compensating for shaft misalignment and deflection, available in single and double row configurations. For heavy industrial applications.
• Cuscinetti per mandrini di alta precisione (High Precision Spindle Bearings) Ultra-precise bearings for machine tool spindles including bearing for screw drives, high precision ball bearings, high precision cylindrical roller bearings, combined radial-axial roller bearings, and 3-row spacer ball bearings. For machine tool and high-precision applications.
• Cuscinetti speciali (Special Bearings) Custom-specification bearings manufactured to customer drawings including slewing rings for large-diameter applications in excavators, cranes, wind turbines, and robotics. For specialized industrial applications.
• Microcuscinetti (Miniature Bearings) Miniature rigid ball bearings with very small dimensions (bore 0.6mm to 9mm), suitable for aerospace, automotive, medical equipment, and household appliances.
• Rotelle (Track Rollers) Track rollers including stud type, yoke type, and ball bearing track rollers that absorb high radial loads and axial loads from alignment errors. For conveyor and linear motion applications.
• Ruote libere (Freewheels) One-way clutch mechanisms available as standard or drawn-cup versions using rollers or balls, enabling motion transmission in only one direction. For power transmission and backstop applications.
• Cuscinetti a rulli conici (Tapered Roller Bearings) Bearings with conical rolling elements that support high radial and unidirectional axial loads, available as single bearings or pre-adjusted X-configured pairs. For automotive and heavy industrial applications.
• Cuscinetti a sfera (Ball Bearings) Friction-reducing devices using spheres, including 4-point contact, angular contact, axial, self-aligning, and deep groove ball bearings in single and double row configurations. For general industrial and machinery applications.
• Supporti (Housings) Bearing housings including pedestal and flanged units in cast iron or steel sheet, ready for mounting with integrated bearings and locking rings. For industrial bearing installations.
• Anelli di tenuta (Seals) Synthetic NBR elastomer sealing elements placed between cylindrical surfaces to protect against contamination. For bearing and shaft sealing applications.
• Bussole (Sleeves) Mounting components including washers, locknuts, withdrawal sleeves, and adapter sleeves for bearing fixation and installation on cylindrical shafts. For bearing installation and dismounting.
• Attrezzature di montaggio e smontaggio (Mounting/Dismounting Tools) Equipment for bearing installation and removal including mechanical, hydraulic, and thermal tools for various bearing sizes. For industrial maintenance operations.
• FAG SmartCheck (Condition Monitoring System) Condition monitoring instruments for checking bearing operating conditions and identifying malfunctions in maintenance applications. For predictive and preventive industrial maintenance.
• Cuscinetti a strisciamento (Plain Bearings/Bushes) Sliding bearings for supporting or guiding moving parts with low-speed rotational and oscillating movements, suitable for high loads and extreme temperatures. For industrial and automotive applications.
• VECO 300 Extreme (Transmission Belts) Kevlar-reinforced narrow V-belt for ultra-high power transmission with BI-COMPOUND dynamic technology and CVT rubber compound. For industrial power transmission applications.
• Cuscinetti lineari (Linear Bearings) Ball or sliding bearings that run on linear guides consisting of hardened and ground shafts, absorbing high radial loads with unlimited stroke lengths. For linear motion industrial applications.
• Mandrini UKF (Spindles) Milling, grinding, and turning spindles and electro-spindles including custom specifications, featuring VARIORING variable preload system. For machine tool and high-precision machining applications.
• Snodi (Spherical Plain Bearings) Plain bearings for alternating loads with shock stresses, absorbing bidirectional radial and axial loads. For industrial articulated joint and linkage applications.
• Teste a snodo (Rod Ends) Connecting components that absorb radial traction and compression forces, suitable for slow movements with small oscillation angles. For industrial linkage and steering applications.
• Arcanol Grassi (Arcanol Greases) High-performance FAG greases specifically formulated for rolling bearings to optimize service life and performance. For industrial bearing lubrication applications.
• Lubrificanti SNR (SNR Lubricants) SNR brand lubricants for bearing applications. For industrial bearing lubrication and maintenance.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Schaeffler (FAG, INA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1950Official authorized distributor of Schaeffler Group brands (FAG and INA) since the company's founding in 1950. Specializes in distribution of rolling bearings and motion transmission components with extensive product catalog access.
• NTN SNRcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of NTN Europe brands (NTN and SNR), major worldwide leader in precision motion products including bearings, linear modules, and automotive components.
• C.T.S.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian company founded in 1977, leader in freewheels and linear guides production.
• Colmant CuvelierminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench company founded in 1895, specialized in rubber and power transmission products including VECO 300 Extreme transmission belts.
• MTK+ Bearing FactoryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelgian company founded in 2005 with one of Europe's largest warehouses, offering competitive quality/price ratio.
• NMB-MinebeaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese company founded in 1951, leader in miniature bearings production with custom specifications capability.
• PermaglideminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman brand part of MS motor service group, leader in sliding bearings (bushings) for automotive sector.
• UKFminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman company founded in 1932 specializing in high-performance spindles and spindle bearings with innovative technologies like VARIORING and CRONIDEX.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Rexroth Italia: Italian operations of Bosch Rexroth, a broad industrial motion control and linear technology supplier. Comparable in linear bearings, spindles, and industrial automation components sold to Italian manufacturers.
• NSK Italia: Italian subsidiary of NSK, a major Japanese bearing manufacturer. Competes in the same premium industrial bearing segment in Italy via its own distribution and authorized partners.
• SKF Italia: Italian arm of SKF, the world's largest bearing manufacturer. Competes with LELI indirectly via authorized industrial distributor networks and directly with end customers seeking premium bearings in Italy.
• NTN-SNR Italia: Italian operations of NTN-SNR, another principal brand LELI distributes. Operates in the same Italian industrial bearing market with overlapping product lines (ball/roller bearings, linear modules) and shared customer base.
• Bonfiglioli: Italian-headquartered global manufacturer of gearboxes, gearmotors, and power transmission components. Comparable as an Italian industrial power transmission specialist serving the same manufacturing customer base.
• Schaeffler Italia: Italian subsidiary of Schaeffler Group, the principal whose FAG and INA brands LELI has distributed since 1950. Comparable as the upstream principal in the same bearing and motion transmission category, with overlapping customer base in Italian industrial manufacturing.
• Ewellix (SKF Linear Motion): Linear motion specialist (formerly SKF's linear motion division) selling linear bearings, slides, and actuators. Comparable as an industrial supplier of linear motion products that overlap with LELI's linear bearings category.
• Tsubaki Italia: Italian arm of Japanese power transmission manufacturer Tsubaki. Comparable to LELI in distributing industrial power transmission components (chains, belts, sprockets) to Italian industrial customers, with overlapping categories in transmission belts.

Direct peers

• Igus Italia: Italian subsidiary of Igus, manufacturer and direct-to-customer distributor of polymer bearings, linear guides, and energy chains. Comparable as a direct-to-industrial distributor in linear motion and plain bearings, increasingly competing through digital channels.
• RKB Europe: Swiss-Italian bearing manufacturer and distributor with operations in the Lombardy region. Most directly comparable as a peer of similar size serving industrial customers in northern Italy with comparable bearing portfolios.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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