What Scova Impianti does

Scova Impianti S.r.l. is an Italian industrial manufacturer specializing in custom-designed agricultural irrigation systems, founded in 1963 and headquartered in Castelfranco Emilia (Modena). The company designs, manufactures, installs, and services complete precision-irrigation systems spanning drip, sub-irrigation, sprinkler, micro-sprinkler, and anti-frost technologies, together with filtration, pumping stations, fertigation, and PLC-based Irrigation 4.0 automation. Its proprietary technology stack includes the patented WELLSAVER well-health monitoring system, the BACKWASH automatic filter-cleaning control unit, and SCOVALOGIC pumping-station management software, all manufactured in Italy. A 1,620 sqm production facility supports manufacturing, and the company is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, with an SOA OG 6 IV Cat. BIS attestation enabling participation in Italian public tenders.

The company serves three primary customer segments: agricultural enterprises and farmers (mid-market to enterprise), water reclamation and irrigation consortia (government and cooperative), and greenhouse cultivators. It operates a 360° service model covering technical consulting, custom system design, installation, scheduled preventive maintenance, technical assistance, and incentives/financing navigation, including operating-lease installment solutions. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales supported by technical consultants, supplemented by a cost-calculation lead-generation tool, EU co-financed internationalization programs, and subsidized-finance partnerships that help customers access PSR and regional funds. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time custom system sales, with recurring streams from maintenance subscriptions and operating-lease arrangements.

Scova is a family-owned company, founded by Vasco Vanzini and currently led by his son Marco Vanzini as CEO, with wholly-owned subsidiaries in Serbia (2012), Bulgaria (2014), Senegal (2016), and Romania (2022), and a project history spanning Italy, Ethiopia, North Korea, and the Balkans.

Name

Scova Impianti

Legal name

SCOVA IMPIANTI s.r.l.

Website

https://scovaimpianti.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Irrigation Systems

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Agricultural Services (700), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Irrigation Design, Installation & Maintenance Services (Engineering, Retrofit, Repair) (AFAAACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Irrigation Automation & Controllers (Timers, Solenoids, Control Panels) (AFABAHAI), Filtration & Water Treatment for Irrigation (Sand/Disc/Screen, Chem Treatment) (AFAAACAD), Irrigation Monitoring & Sensors (Flow/Pressure Meters, Soil Moisture, Water Quality Sensors) (AFABAHAJ), Irrigation System Design & Engineering (AFACAFAA)

Keywords

• Agricultural irrigation systems
• Precision irrigation equipment
• Pumping stations manufacturing
• Irrigation filtration systems
• Fertigation automation solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Castelfranco Emilia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Irrigation System Sales: Design, installation, and sale of complete custom irrigation systems including pumping, filtration, automation, and fertigation components. One-time system sales with ongoing maintenance services.
2. Technical Assistance and Support: Technical field assistance for troubleshooting, repairs, and operational support on irrigation systems. Includes emergency support and scheduled maintenance services.
3. Scheduled Maintenance Programs: Preventive maintenance programs for irrigation systems ensuring functionality and efficiency during usage season. Includes system health checks, leak verification, filter cleaning, valve inspection, and pressure control.
4. Operating Lease (Locazione Operativa): Installment payment solutions allowing customers to distribute irrigation system costs over time. Partner financial institutions provide amortization solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Scova Impianti manufactures, designs, and installs custom agricultural irrigation systems for farmers and agricultural enterprises, including precision irrigation (drip, sub-irrigation, sprinkler, anti-frost, micro-sprinkling), filtration units, pumping stations, well systems, and PLC-based automation (Irrigation 4.0). The company also produces proprietary technologies (WELLSAVER, BACKWASH, SCOVALOGIC) and provides turnkey services from technical consulting and design to installation, scheduled maintenance, technical assistance, and subsidized finance facilitation.

Product overview

Scova Impianti is a 60+ year-old Italian company (founded 1963) specializing in custom-designed agricultural irrigation systems. The product portfolio centers on precision irrigation solutions organized into six main categories: Precision Irrigation (drip, subirrigation, sprinkler, anti-frost, and micro-sprinkling systems), Filtration (various filter types), Pumping (surface water, wells, and pumping stations), Fertigation, Automation (Irrigation 4.0), and Greenhouse Applications (Micro28). The company also manufactures proprietary technologies including WELLSAVER (well monitoring), BACKWASH (automatic filter cleaning control), and SCOVALOGIC (pumping station management software). Services include technical assistance, scheduled maintenance, financing incentives, and an exclusive irrigation cost calculator. Headquartered in Castelfranco Emilia (Modena), Italy, with international operations across Serbia, Bulgaria, Senegal, and Romania.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WELLSAVER: Patented Scova Impianti product for monitoring and automatic management of well 'health'. System that continuously diagnoses and intervenes proactively in case of well stress.
• BACKWASH
• SCOVALOGIC

Products and services

• Drip Irrigation System (Irrigazione a goccia) Precision drip irrigation system that distributes water uniformly at low pressure directly near plant root systems via plastic drip lines, enabling localized water delivery that reduces waste and improves crop efficiency. Designed for agricultural enterprises and farmers seeking efficient water use.
• Sub-irrigation System (Subirrigazione) Subsurface irrigation technique delivering water directly to plant roots through underground piping at 30-60 cm depth, using capillary action for uniform distribution while minimizing evaporation and enabling water savings up to 40%.
• Sprinkler Irrigation (Aspersione) Traditional rain irrigation method distributing water through pressurized sprinklers creating fine drizzle, available in low- and high-pressure configurations for different terrain and coverage needs.
• Anti-frost Irrigation (Antibrina) Frost protection irrigation system that shields crops from spring frosts by creating an ice layer that releases latent heat, maintaining plant tissue temperature around 0°C to prevent freeze damage.
• Micro-sprinkling Irrigation (Micro Aspersione) Low-pressure precision irrigation technique for orchards and greenhouse crops achieving high water distribution homogeneity, reducing energy costs, and providing anti-frost protection.
• Filtration Systems (Filtri) Irrigation filtration systems including hydrocyclones, screen filters, disc filters, and quartzite filters essential for maintaining system efficiency and preventing dripper and micro-sprinkler clogging.
• Surface Water Pumping Systems (Acque di superficie) Surface water pumping solutions for water sourced from channels, rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and tanks, featuring monoblock electric pumps and diesel motor pump units designed for optimal operation.
• Well Water Systems (Pozzi) Well water systems requiring submersible electric pumps or vertical-axis pumps, designed to ensure optimal pump and well operation based on depth, dynamic level, and available groundwater flow rate.
• Pumping Stations (Stazioni di pompaggio) Central pumping station solutions for irrigation systems, available in electric, diesel, or solar configurations; serve as the heart of irrigation systems with water supply, wastewater management, and drainage functions. Used for large-scale agricultural and reclamation projects.
• Fertigation Systems (Fertirrigazione) Precision fertigation technique delivering water and fertilizers directly to plant roots in a targeted, non-dispersive manner, optimizing crop yield, improving nutrient absorption, and reducing water and fertilizer consumption.
• Irrigation 4.0 Automation Systems Automated irrigation management systems using electronic programmers and PLC-based integrated systems enabling remote control and programming of irrigation cycles, fertigation, and anti-frost systems with real-time field data acquisition.
• Micro28 Greenhouse Nebulization System Precision greenhouse system for distributing plant protection products, foliar fertilizers, and hormones through ultra-fine droplets (30-50 microns), enabling pesticide application with the operator outside the greenhouse for safety. Also provides humidity control and cooling.
• WELLSAVER Well Health Monitoring System Patented Scova Impianti system for monitoring and managing well health through continuous diagnostics that actively intervene in case of well stress, decoding well life progression, signaling problems in advance, enabling maintenance scheduling, preserving the system, and eliminating energy waste.
• BACKWASH Automatic Filter Cleaning Control Unit Italian-designed automatic filter cleaning control unit that manages filter cleaning systems, programmable for single filters up to 100-filter batteries; powered by 230V, battery, or solar panel with timed, pressure differential, or combined washing cycles.
• SCOVALOGIC Pumping Station Management Software Proprietary software developed by Scova Impianti for automated pumping station management, enabling sequential pump management that achieves optimal energy savings and reduced mechanical wear over time.
• Technical Field Assistance (Assistenza Tecnica) Technical field assistance for irrigation systems including troubleshooting for submersible pumps, filtering stations, electrical panels, and garden systems, plus reprogramming of control units.
• Scheduled Maintenance Program (Manutenzione Programmata) Preventive maintenance program checking system health before the irrigation season, including leak verification, filter cleaning, valve inspection, and pressure control using BIO-compatible products.
• Subsidized Finance & Incentives Assistance (Agevolazioni e Bandi) Support service guiding customers through subsidized finance opportunities, PSR (Programma di Sviluppo Rurale) incentives, and regional funds for modernizing precision irrigation systems.
• Operating Lease / Installment Plans (Formula Rateale) Operating lease financing solution allowing customers to spread irrigation system investment over time, with installments offset by savings from precision irrigation. Delivered through trusted financial partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water savings up to 40% with precision irrigation technologies
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Local Partners in BalkanscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic local partnerships established in Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, and Macedonia for long-term business relationships supporting market entry and expansion in agricultural irrigation sector.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rivulis Irrigation: Rivulis (formed from the merger of NaanDanJain and Rivulis) is a global micro-irrigation specialist offering drip, sprinkler, and filtration products. Directly comparable to Scova in product scope and agricultural customer focus.
• Netafim: Orbia's Netafim is the global pioneer and leader in drip and precision irrigation, serving agricultural enterprises worldwide. Directly comparable to Scova Impianti in core drip, micro-sprinkler, and precision irrigation offerings, but at vastly greater global scale.
• Irritec: Irritec is an Italian-headquartered manufacturer of integrated irrigation systems (drip, sprinkler, filtration, fertigation) with strong Mediterranean and international presence. Closest direct competitor to Scova Impianti in terms of product range, geography, and target customer.
• Jain Irrigation Systems: India-based Jain Irrigation is one of the world's largest micro-irrigation companies, manufacturing drip systems, sprinklers, filters, and fertigation solutions. Directly comparable to Scova across the full precision irrigation, filtration, and pumping portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Lindsay Corporation: Lindsay manufactures Zimmatic center-pivot irrigation systems and provides irrigation technology, water management, and filtration solutions. Comparable to Scova in agricultural water management, with greater scale and broader product breadth.
• Toro Company: The Toro Company is a diversified global provider of outdoor equipment including agricultural and landscape irrigation solutions. Broad incumbent with overlapping agricultural drip and micro-irrigation products.
• Valmont Industries: Valmont's Valley Irrigation division is a global leader in mechanized center-pivot and linear-move irrigation equipment, plus broader infrastructure. Overlaps with Scova in agricultural irrigation systems, but serves larger-acreage row-crop farms.
• Rain Bird Corporation: Rain Bird is a leading global manufacturer of irrigation products for agriculture, landscapes, and golf courses. Overlaps with Scova on agricultural drip and sprinkler systems but at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• Arrigoni S.p.A. Italian agricultural textile and agrotextile specialist with adjacent crop protection and climate-control offerings. Comparable as an Italian ag-tech peer serving Mediterranean growers, though focused on protective screens rather than irrigation.

Emerging players

• Hunter Industries: Hunter Industries manufactures irrigation solutions for landscape, agricultural, and golf applications with strong automation and controller technology. Comparable to Scova's Irrigation 4.0 automation stack, though more landscape-focused.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 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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