Capi Group

What Capi Group does

Capi Group s.r.l. is a private Italian precision mechanical components manufacturer founded in 2005 and headquartered in Calliano (Trentino, Italy). The company specializes in custom-made ring gears (corone epicicloidali), ring gear supports (porta corona), and planetary reduction gears (riduttori epicicloidali) produced to customer specifications. Capi Group operates as a consortium of nine affiliated companies that collectively cover the entire production chain, from raw material sourcing and foundry operations through machining, heat treatment, surface treatment, and final testing of finished components. The company's two founding entities, OMP Piccinelli (established 1954) and Meccanica Cainelli (established 1960), provide a 70-plus-year operational heritage.

The company employs a co-design manufacturing model, developing each component in partnership with the customer based on the target application. Core manufacturing technologies include Power Skiving (Gleason 600, first in Italy), 200-ton single-pass broaching (first in Europe, 2008), Table Up double-tooled helical broaching (first and only in Italy since 2018), Klingelnberg P40 precision measurement, and dual nitrocarburization furnaces operating to AMS2750E aerospace-standard temperature uniformity. Production capabilities span ring gear diameters of 100mm to 1,000mm and modules from 1 to 12, with mechanical quality reaching DIN 3962 Class 6 and surface roughness down to Ra 0.8. The company maintains ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, and ISO 14001:2015 certifications.

Capi Group serves enterprise B2B customers across multiple industrial verticals: automotive and commercial vehicles (Valeo), agricultural machinery (AGCO Fendt, John Deere), industrial manufacturing (Dana Incorporated, Zollern), and emerging segments in electric vehicles, wind energy, material handling, and earth-moving equipment. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of custom-engineered components on a quote-based pricing model negotiated per project based on specifications, volumes, and complexity. Distribution is direct to OEM manufacturers, supported by participation in major trade fairs (Bauma, Agritechnica), an active LinkedIn and YouTube presence, and selective earned media. The group's geographic footprint extends from Italy to Central Europe (CPS Components, Slovakia) and Asia-Pacific (WGT Wuxi Gear Tech, China).

Name

Capi Group

Legal name

Capi Group s.r.l.

Website

https://capigroup.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Capi Group is a private Italian precision mechanical components manufacturer producing custom ring gears, ring gear supports, and planetary reduction gears for industrial OEMs across automotive, agricultural machinery, electric vehicle, and heavy-equipment sectors through an integrated nine-company consortium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Calliano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Mechanical Components Manufacturing: Capi Group manufactures bespoke epicyclic ring gears, ring gear supports, and planetary reduction gears. Products are custom-made through co-design with customers for specific industrial applications. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales based on customer specifications, with no recurring subscription component.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Capi Group is a precision mechanical components manufacturer specializing in custom-made ring gears (corone epicicloidali), ring gear supports/carriers (porta corona), and planetary reduction gears (riduttori epicicloidali), including specialized helical and straight ring gears for electrical applications. The company produces both standard and tailored components for industrial applications across automotive, agricultural, electric vehicle, wind energy, and construction equipment sectors.

Product overview

Capi Group is a precision mechanical components manufacturer specializing in custom-made ring gears, ring gear supports, and planetary reduction gears (corone epicicloidali, porta corona, riduttori epicicloidali). The company operates on a co-design model with customers, developing products starting from the specific application requirements. Their three core product lines serve diverse sectors including agricultural, automotive, electric vehicles, wind energy, industrial, material handling, earth moving, and transport. The portfolio emphasizes integration, customization, and excellence with comprehensive manufacturing capabilities from raw materials through finished product testing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corone Epicicloidali (Ring Gears) Custom-made ring gears for industrial gear systems, suitable for automotive, agricultural, EV, wind energy, and construction applications.
• Porta Corona (Ring Gear Support/Carrier) Ring gear support/carrier assemblies designed for use in planetary gear systems and industrial drivetrains.
• Riduttori Epicicloidali (Planetary Reduction Gears) Planetary reduction gear systems for industrial applications requiring high torque density and compact design.
• Helical and Straight Ring Gears for Electrical Applications Specialized helical and straight ring gears designed for electrical/motor applications, including EV drivetrains.

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OMP PiccinellicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOMP Piccinelli is one of the founding companies of the Capi Group network. Specializes in manufacturing high precision mechanical components and subsets in steel. Works in synergy with other group companies to provide comprehensive manufacturing capabilities.
• Meccanica CainellicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeccanica Cainelli is one of the founding companies of Capi Group. Specializes in machining and assembly of components in cast iron and aluminium. Is a leader in off-highway and automotive components market in Italy and globally.
• WGT (Wuxi Gear Tech)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWGT produces epicyclic ring gears and toothed components specifically for the Asia-Pacific market, extending the group's global reach.
• CPS ComponentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduces components in cast iron and aluminium for the North and East European market.
• New OlefcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAluminium foundry specializing in gravity and die casting including both high and low pressure casting technology. Majority shareholder of Fisep.
• FisepminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAluminium foundry with high pressure die casting (HPDC) and brass hot forging technology.
• CPT Testing CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides project engineering and endurance testing, analysis and validation of components, axles and transmission systems.
• RivestcorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides anticorrosive surface treatments by electrolytic galvanizing and manganese phosphatizing.

Scale indicators5 records

Broad incumbents

• ZF Friedrichshafen: Global Tier-1 drivetrain and chassis technology supplier; broad incumbent in automotive and off-highway transmissions, overlapping with Capi's customer set at much larger scale.
• Flender (Siemens): Siemens-owned manufacturer of mechanical gear units and couplings for industrial and wind applications; directly comparable in planetary/helical gear technology, especially for wind energy.
• Dana Incorporated: Global Tier-1 drivetrain and power-transmission supplier serving automotive, commercial vehicle, and off-highway markets — overlaps with Capi's customer base and end markets, but at much larger scale.
• SEW-Eurodrive: Major German gear-motor and drive-system manufacturer with broad industrial and automotive exposure; comparable in planetary gear technology and quality grade.
• Eaton Corporation: US-listed power management and drivetrain components supplier serving commercial vehicles and industrial markets; comparable customer base in agricultural, construction and transportation.
• Nord Drivesystems: German drive technology manufacturer producing industrial gear units and motors for materials handling, intralogistics, and heavy industry — overlapping with Capi's material handling and industrial segments.

Direct peers

• Bonfiglioli Riduttori: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of gearmotors, gearboxes, and planetary drives serving agricultural, construction, and industrial automation — overlapping directly with Capi's core products and verticals.
• Motovario: Italian gearbox and power transmission manufacturer with comparable customer base in industrial and heavy-equipment markets; similar precision gearing and planetary reduction offerings.
• Radicon (Clyde Blowers / Santasalo): Specialized manufacturer of helical and planetary gearboxes for industrial, marine, and renewable energy applications; overlapping product technology and end-market exposure.
• Brevini Group (now part of Dana): Italian power transmission and drivetrain components manufacturer specializing in planetary gearboxes for off-highway, agricultural, and industrial applications; closely comparable product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCkrM6_U29WKPH7QtEXYl-Ug
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/capi-group-s.r.l.

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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