Gefra Automazione

Name

Gefra Automazione

Legal name

Gefra Automazione S.r.l.

Website

https://gefra-automazione.cebora.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Robotics and Welding Automation

NAICS

All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

Keywords

• Industrial robotic automation
• Robotic welding systems
• Robotized islands
• Custom automation solutions
• Industrial robot integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Granarolo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Robotic Islands and Automation Systems: Design, construction, supply and sale of robotic islands and industrial automation systems including welding, plasma cutting, and manipulation solutions
2. Technical Services: Technical assistance, spare parts supply, maintenance contracts, and feasibility testing laboratory services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Gefra Automazione S.r.l. designs, constructs, supplies, and sells robotic islands and industrial automation systems, integrating industrial robots from world-leading brands (HYUNDAI, KUKA, OTC) for welding, plasma cutting, and manipulation applications. The company delivers both standard and custom-configured turnkey automation solutions alongside engineering services including 3D simulation, feasibility testing in an internal laboratory, custom clamping fixture design, and ongoing technical support with spare parts supply.

Product overview

Gefra Automazione S.r.l. is an Italian company specializing in the design, construction, supply, and sale of robotized islands and industrial automation. The company integrates industrial robots from world-leading brands including HYUNDAI, KUKA, and O.T.C. into its automation solutions, offering both standard and custom-configured systems. The product portfolio centers on ROBOT & COBOT (industrial robot systems), Impianti (automation systems including welding, manipulation, and custom equipment), and comprehensive engineering services including 3D simulation, design, clamping equipment development, laboratory testing, technical support, and spare parts. Key product offerings include the Easy Arc compact welding system for small batches, multi-process robotic cells, and specialized solutions like 7-axis double rotary tilting islands, robotized plasma cutting, and sliding gantry systems with dual turning stations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Robot and Cobot Systems (ROBOT & COBOT) Industrial robot and cobot systems integrated from global brands including HYUNDAI, KUKA, and O.T.C. for welding, manipulation, and industrial automation applications. Offered as integrated units to manufacturing customers.
• Automation Systems (Impianti) Complete automated systems including welding systems (orbital, linear, positioner configurations), manipulation systems with automatic warehouses, and custom equipment for industrial manufacturers.
• Easy Arc Compact Welding System Compact welding system designed for small batch production with simple, safe operation, low investment requirement, and ideal entry point for first automation approach by manufacturers.
• Custom Automation Projects (Progetti) Bespoke automation project solutions including controlled-axis automation, rail vehicle seat welding, robotized laser joint tracking, hot stamping press manipulation, and other customized industrial automation builds.
• Engineering and Technical Services Comprehensive technical services including 3D simulation and feasibility analysis, design and development of clamping/welding fixtures (manual, pneumatic, or hydraulic with sensors and machine interfaces), and internal testing laboratory for real workpiece feasibility testing.
• Technical Assistance and Spare Parts Supply After-sales technical assistance via telephone support or field interventions with optional maintenance contracts, plus supply of spare parts and components for the entire installed machine fleet.

Quantifiable outcome

• Doubled production line capacity through robotic automation
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• HYUNDAI RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial distributor and integrator of HYUNDAI industrial robots. HYUNDAI robots integrated into Gefra's robotic islands for welding and manipulation applications.
• KUKAcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial distributor and integrator of KUKA industrial robots. KUKA robots ranging from 3kg to 1300kg payload integrated into custom automation solutions.
• OTC DAIHENcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial distributor and integrator of OTC (DAIHEN) industrial robots and welding systems. Complete FD Series robot portfolio including 6-axis and 7-axis models with integrated welding capabilities.
• Cebora GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGefra Automazione is a subsidiary of Cebora Group, which specializes in welding and cutting technologies. The group provides complementary product lines and synergies for integrated automation solutions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Comau: Italian-headquartered industrial automation and robotics integrator owned by Stellantis, serving automotive, aerospace, and general industry. Like Gefra, Comau designs custom robotic cells, welding lines, and automation systems, but at significantly larger scale and with broader geographic reach.
• ABB Robotics: Global robot OEM and system integrator offering industrial robots, welding cells, and automation solutions. Comparable to Gefra in delivering turnkey robotic islands for welding and manipulation, but at multinational scale with its own robot portfolio.
• KUKA Robotics Italy: Italian operations of KUKA, both a robot OEM (one of Gefra's core partners) and an integrator of robotic systems. Directly comparable in welding and handling cells, with broader product depth and global reach.

Direct peers

• Yaskawa Italia: Italian arm of Yaskawa, a leading robot manufacturer and systems integrator for welding, handling, and painting applications. Directly competes with Gefra in robotized welding cells and manipulation systems for Italian manufacturers.
• OTC DAIHEN Europe: European arm of OTC DAIHEN, a robot and welding system manufacturer. As one of Gefra's three flagship robot brand partners, OTC competes with Gefra at the integrator level in the same arc-welding and handling application spaces.
• Fanuc Italia: Italian subsidiary of Fanuc, providing industrial robots, cobots, and integrated automation solutions for welding, cutting, and assembly. Overlaps with Gefra's portfolio of robotic islands and welding automation for industrial customers.
• Stäubli Robotics Italia: Italian subsidiary of Stäubli, offering 4-axis and 6-axis robots for industrial automation including welding and assembly. Comparable to Gefra in payload range coverage and application breadth for Italian manufacturers.

Emerging players

• Cosberg: Italian supplier of special machines, robotic assembly systems, and automation for industrial manufacturing. Comparable to Gefra in designing bespoke automation cells for SMEs in Italy, with overlapping vertical exposure.
• CBM Automation: Italian firm delivering automated production lines, robotic cells, and assembly systems for industrial clients. Directly comparable in custom automation for welding, handling, and assembly applications within Italian manufacturing.
• RoboTec Italia: Italian automation systems integrator specializing in robotic welding and handling cells. Comparable to Gefra in mid-market Italian industrial automation, with custom cell design and integration services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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