Nuova Cei

What Nuova Cei does

Nuova Cei Srl is a privately held Italian limited liability company founded in 1970 and headquartered in Santarcangelo di Romagna, in the province of Rimini, Italy. The company provides professional electrical engineering services across four divisions: Impiantistica (electrical installations, building automation via the KNX protocol, data transmission networks, automation systems, and public lighting), Sicurezza (access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and fire detection), Solare e Rinnovabili (photovoltaic systems and energy efficiency solutions), and Manutenzione (24/7/365 maintenance and compliance verification). Its technical differentiation rests on in-house KNX-certified technicians with an internal software specialist, enabling multi-vendor building automation across 10,000+ devices, and compliance with UNI 9795, EN 54, and UNI 11224 fire detection standards.

The company operates as a B2B project-based professional services firm with a consultative, enterprise field-sales motion. Revenue is generated through project-based installation contracts (industrial, commercial, hospitality, and civil/public sectors) plus recurring managed-services revenue from maintenance contracts. The go-to-market is direct via phone, email, and a 'Preventivo veloce' (quick quote) mechanism, with no digital marketing or third-party distribution channels. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, SOA, and KIWA certifications, which are prerequisite qualifications for Italian public-works tenders and provide regulatory credibility. Its operating geography is the Romagna and Emilia-Romagna regions of Italy, where it positions itself as the 'historic' electrical contractor with 50+ years of market presence (though the website footer states 20+ years, a discrepancy noted in source data). Notable project execution includes the Metromare Rimini-Riccione public transport line (November 2019), covering electrical systems, data transmission, telemetry, video control, and lighting.

The business model combines low-volume, higher-margin project work with recurring maintenance and compliance verification revenue. Customer segments are diversified across industrial enterprises, commercial/tertiary businesses, hospitality (hotels), civil/residential, and public administration, reducing reliance on any single end-market. However, the absence of disclosed revenue, headcount, external funding, or non-regional geographic expansion signals indicates a stable, regionally anchored contractor rather than a scaling enterprise. Reported quantifiable outcomes include 30%-60% energy-consumption reductions through energy efficiency interventions and >50% public-lighting energy reduction through LED conversion, used as customer-facing ROI arguments.

Name

Nuova Cei

Legal name

Nuova CEI Srl

Website

https://nuovacei.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nuova Cei Srl is a Romagna-based Italian electrical contractor founded in 1970 that designs, installs, and maintains electrical, security, solar, and building automation systems for industrial, commercial, hospitality, and public-sector clients in Emilia-Romagna.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting and Installation Services

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Systems Maintenance (LV/MV, Switchgear, UPS) (BPABACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

System Testing, Inspection, Compliance & Certification (e.g., fire/alarm permits where applicable) (HSAHABAH), Distribution System Hardening & Resilience Upgrades (EUAEACAK), Video Surveillance System Maintenance, Repair & Upgrades (HSAHACAC)

Keywords

• Electrical installation services
• Building automation systems
• Security systems installation
• Photovoltaic system installation
• Industrial electrical contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Santarcangelo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Installation Projects: Design, installation, and certification of electrical systems including transformer cabins, electrical panels, distribution networks, power outlets, and lighting. Project-based revenue from industrial, commercial, and civil projects.
2. Security Systems: Access control, anti-intrusion, video surveillance, and fire detection systems. Installation and ongoing maintenance services.
3. Solar and Renewable Energy: Photovoltaic system design and installation, energy efficiency solutions, including SSP (Scambio Sul Posto) procedures and bureaucratic support.
4. Maintenance Services: Ordinary and extraordinary maintenance contracts for electrical systems, with 24/7 emergency assistance and periodic verification services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Nuova Cei designs, installs, certifies, and maintains electrical systems, building automation (KNX), data transmission networks, automation, public lighting, security systems (access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, fire detection), photovoltaic solar installations, and energy efficiency solutions. The company provides 24/7 maintenance and emergency intervention services across industrial, commercial, hospitality, and civil-sector customers in the Romagna region of Italy.

Product overview

Nuova Cei offers a comprehensive portfolio of electrical engineering services organized into three main divisions: Impiantistica (electrical systems, home automation, data transmission, automation, public lighting), Sicurezza (access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, fire detection), and Solare e Rinnovabili (photovoltaic systems, energy efficiency). The company provides end-to-end services from preliminary analysis and design through installation, certification, and ongoing 24/7 maintenance. Services are delivered across four sectors: industrial, commercial/tertiary, hospitality (hotels), and civil applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Impianti Elettrici (Electrical Systems) Professional electrical installation services including power distribution, transformation substations, electric panels, force motors, and lighting systems for industrial, commercial, and civil applications.
• Domotica (Home/Building Automation) Building automation systems using KNX international protocol enabling centralized control of energy consumption, lighting, climate control, security systems, and smart device management via smartphone or tablet.
• Trasmissione Dati (Data Transmission) Data network infrastructure including LAN/WAN networks in copper or fiber optics, WiFi networks, VoIP telephone systems, structured cabling, and fiber optic cables.
• Automazioni (Automation) Automation solutions for gates, doors, windows, production lines, and machinery using programmable logic controllers (PLC) and remote controls.
• Illuminazione Pubblica (Public Lighting) Public lighting installation and management for streets, tunnels, sports facilities, monuments, building facades, squares, and parks, including LED conversion and smart energy management achieving over 50% energy reduction.
• Controllo Accessi (Access Control) Electronic access control systems supporting traditional cards, proximity badges, codes, smartphone access, and advanced biometric technologies including fingerprint, facial, hand, iris, and retina recognition.
• Sistemi Antintrusione (Intrusion Detection Systems) Anti-intrusion security systems including control panels, volumetric sensors (IR, MW, dual technology), perimeter detectors, audible alarms, and real-time notifications with photo frames.
• Videosorveglianza (Video Surveillance) Video surveillance systems with closed-circuit, fixed, motorized, analog, digital, thermal, WiFi, and cabled cameras; DVR/NVR recorders; remote monitoring via smartphone and tablet.
• Rilevazione Incendi (Fire Detection) Fire detection systems including conventional, addressable, and WiFi types; automatic detectors for smoke (point or linear), heat, flames, and gas; manual detectors; control panels; sounders; and extinguishing systems (sprinkler, foam, inert gas); compliant with UNI 9795, EN 54, and UNI 11224 standards.
• Fotovoltaico (Photovoltaic Systems) Solar photovoltaic system design and installation including solar panels, inverters, mounting structures, and grid connection procedures with SSP (Scambio Sul Posto) activation.
• Efficienza Energetica (Energy Efficiency) Energy efficiency solutions including LED lighting, automated lighting management, inverters for motors, potentiometers, voltage stabilizers, photovoltaic systems, cogeneration, and automated management with initial energy audit, achieving 30-60% consumption reductions.
• Manutenzione (Maintenance Services) 24/7 maintenance services for electrical systems, safety systems, photovoltaic installations, energy efficiency systems, and public lighting, including emergency intervention and periodic verification, active H24 seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy consumption reduction of 30% to 60% through energy efficiency interventions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Urmet: Italian manufacturer of access control, video intercom, intrusion, and fire detection systems with installation/integration services. Comparable to Nuova Cei as an Italian security systems player serving similar residential, hospitality, and commercial end-markets.
• Comelit Group: Italian manufacturer and system integrator specializing in access control, video door entry, fire detection, and home/building automation. Directly comparable to Nuova Cei in the Italian security systems and building automation installation market with overlapping product/integration mix and similar end-customers.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric Italia: Multinational electrical equipment, automation, and energy management leader with major Italian operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same industrial/commercial electrical infrastructure, distribution, and automation space that Nuova Cei operates within.
• BTicino (Legrand Italia): Major Italian manufacturer of electrical wiring devices, building automation systems, and door entry. Comparable to Nuova Cei as a broader incumbent in the Italian electrical installation and building automation ecosystem that Nuova Cei operates within.
• Gewiss: Italian electrical equipment manufacturer specializing in industrial electrical systems, lighting, and building automation. Comparable to Nuova Cei as an established Italian electrical products player serving similar industrial and commercial end-markets.
• Vimar: Italian manufacturer of electrical installation products, home automation, and security systems. Comparable to Nuova Cei as an Italian player in electrical installation systems and building automation targeting similar residential, hospitality, and commercial segments.
• Beghelli: Italian lighting manufacturer specializing in technical, emergency, and industrial lighting solutions. Comparable to Nuova Cei as an Italian lighting systems provider serving similar commercial, industrial, and public-sector customers.
• Siemens Italia: Multinational electrical engineering and automation conglomerate with Italian operations spanning Smart Infrastructure, building technologies, and industrial automation. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same electrical infrastructure and building automation markets.
• ABB Italia: Multinational electrical equipment and automation leader with significant Italian presence in switchgear, distribution, and industrial electrification. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose equipment Nuova Cei installs and integrates in industrial projects.

Others

• Riello UPS: Italian UPS and power protection equipment manufacturer. Comparable as an adjacent Italian power-quality and electrical infrastructure player whose products are commonly specified in industrial and commercial installations like Nuova Cei's.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nuovacei
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nuova-cei-s.r.l.

Compliance4 records

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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