Eligroup
Eligroup designs, manufactures, and services marine electrical and electronic systems—PA/GA communications, night vision, CCTV, and propulsion—for commercial vessels, superyachts, and defense operators worldwide from Naples, Italy.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1954
- HeadquartersNapoli, Italy
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Eligroup does
Eligroup S.R.L. is a privately held Italian provider of marine electrical and electronic systems, headquartered in Naples with a registered subsidiary in the Middle East and North Africa (Eligroup MENA, established 2023). The company designs, manufactures, and integrates PA/GA (Public Address and General Alarm) communications, night vision systems (notably the ND 1200 PREDATOR), CCTV/ship control systems, and electro-optical platforms (the X SERIE), with the in-house PA/GA line alone installed on more than 300 vessels worldwide and certified by R.I.N.A. against IMO-SOLAS, IEC 60945, and Safe Return to Port standards.
The business operates through three divisions—Naval (commercial vessels including ferries, cruise ships, and merchant ships), Super Yacht (luxury and mega-yachts), and Security & Defense (military and patrol craft)—and runs a global 24/7 service organization that performs new-build installations, refits, scheduled maintenance, and emergency repairs in port, at sea, or in dry dock. Revenue is generated through project-based hardware sales (PA/GA racks, cameras, propulsion units), installation labor, multi-year service contracts, and spare-parts supply, with quote-based pricing tied to vessel and scope.
Recent strategic moves have shifted the mix toward environmental compliance and defense: a cluster of OEM distribution partnerships (DESMI in 2024, ERMA FIRST and Yara Marine in 2023, Cetasol in 2023) extends the offering into ballast water treatment, scrubbers, and green-ship solutions, while the Security & Defense division (2019) has delivered patrol-vessel and Gulf of Guinea surveillance contracts. Certifications include ISO 9001/14001/45001, RINA Service Supplier (2025), MED/Wheel Mark, and the Italian Legality Rating. The company remains founder/family-controlled under CEO Alessandro Solla, with no disclosed external funding.
Eligroup firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Eligroup
- Legal name
- Eligroup S.R.L.
- Website
- https://eligroup.net
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1954
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Eligroup designs, manufactures, and services marine electrical and electronic systems—PA/GA communications, night vision, CCTV, and propulsion—for commercial vessels, superyachts, and defense operators worldwide from Naples, Italy.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Eligroup industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Marine Electrical Systems
- NAICS
- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Marine Electrical Installation, Commissioning & Field Services (IMAJAJAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG), Shipboard Electrical Distribution, Power Conversion & Automation (IMABAKAG), Electrical, Automation & Control Systems (Power, PLC/SCADA, Navigation/Comms Integration) (TLAHAMAE)
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Where Eligroup is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Napoli
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Eligroup business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Installation Services: Design and installation of electrical and electronic systems for vessels including PA/GA systems, night vision, navigation, communication, and safety equipment. Services cover new buildings and retrofit projects.
- Repair and Maintenance Services: Comprehensive electrical repair and maintenance solutions for all vessel types, covering routine maintenance, emergency repairs, and specialized electrical work. Available 24/7 globally.
- Equipment and Spare Parts Supply: Supply of high-quality replacement parts, navigation equipment, communication systems, and safety products. Brand-independent supplier offering best solutions for efficient operation.
- Ballast Water and Environmental Systems: Installation and distribution of ballast water treatment systems (BWTS), scrubbers, and green ship solutions for environmental compliance.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom project-based pricing for marine electrical services |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Eligroup product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Eligroup designs, manufactures, and services marine electrical and electronic systems for passenger and cargo ships, including in-house developed PA/GA communication systems, night vision systems, CCTV/ship control systems, and supplementary equipment such as ultrasonic antifouling and hydraulic propulsion units. Through its Naval, Super Yacht, and Security & Defense divisions, the company delivers installation, retrofit, and 24/7 global maintenance services to ship owners, shipyards, and maritime operators, with over 300 vessels equipped worldwide.
Product overview
Eligroup offers a portfolio of marine electrical and electronic systems for vessels, organized around three core product lines: PA/GA (Public Address and General Alarm) internal communication systems, Night Vision Systems (including the ND 1200 PREDATOR), and CCTV/Ship Control Systems. The company also provides specialized products including the ICS Internal Communication System (launched 2012), X SERIE electro-optical control systems, ANFORA ultrasonic antifouling systems, and hydraulic propulsion systems. Services include ship maintenance (24/7), new building installations, ship fitting, and Green Ship solutions for environmental compliance. Eligroup operates through three divisions: Naval (cruise, ferry, merchant ships), Super Yacht, and Security & Defense. The company serves vessels globally with over 300 PA/GA-equipped units operating worldwide.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Eligroup Security & Defense: Military and defense ship division providing specialized technical expertise and innovative solutions for navigation, communication and safety equipment.
- Starlight Italia
Products and services
- PA/GA Systems (Public Address and General Alarm) In-house designed and developed internal communication and safety system for vessels, integrating announcements, general alarms, music management, and emergency communications with surveillance systems. Modular and scalable for cruise ships, ferries, tugboats, and other vessel types. R.I.N.A. certified and IMO-SOLAS/IEC 60945 compliant.
- Night Vision System (ND 1200 PREDATOR) High-performance night vision system using image intensification technology with HD color daylight cameras, designed for high-speed craft and collision avoidance (flotsam, ice, containers, wildlife). Provides MED/Wheel Mark certification for compliance with IMO A.694(17), A.36(63), MSC.94(72), MSC.97(73), and MED 96/98/EC.
- CCTV System / Ship Control System Integrated CCTV surveillance and ship control systems for vessel monitoring, security, and operational oversight.
- ICS (Internal Communication System) Advanced scalable internal communication system for PAGA and general alarms, designed specifically for marine and offshore environments with enhanced features and simplified installation.
- X SERIE Electro-Optical Control System Compact 5 kg electro-optical control system combining mechanical and electro-optical engineering with video management software. Designed for SAR boats, law enforcement vessels, patrol craft, cruise ships, and commercial vessels.
- Hydraulic Propulsion System Hydraulic propulsion units for vessels, including bow thrusters, combining off-board manageability with power up to 1000 HP. Features joystick control, variable pump capacity, adjustable propeller immersion, forward/reverse gear, and folding vertical column. RINA tested and certified.
- Ship Maintenance Service Comprehensive electrical repair and maintenance solutions for all types of vessels, covering routine maintenance, emergency repairs, and specialized electrical work. Available 24/7 globally with rapid mobilization capability.
- New Buildings Installation Service Design and installation of electrical and electronic systems for new vessel construction projects, including PA/GA, navigation, communication, and safety equipment integration.
- Ship Fitting & Furnishing Service Interior outfitting and furnishing services for vessels, supporting both new builds and refit projects.
- Green Ship Solution Service Eco-sustainable solutions including ballast water management systems (BWTS) and scrubbers, delivered through partnerships with Yara Marine and ERMA FIRST, addressing environmental compliance for global maritime operations.
Companies that use Eligroup
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Eligroup technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Eligroup partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major, strategic, technology partner, regional partner, customer, joint venture and certified partner.
- DESMImajorPartnership with DESMI, a worldwide manufacturer of pump solutions, oil spill response equipment, and ballast water systems. Eligroup offers services encompassing generator and bow thruster overhauls, electrical and deck equipment repairs, design, ballast water and scrubber installations. DESMI provides training to Eligroup engineers at their Aalborg headquarters for Ballast Water Management Systems specialization.
- CetasolstrategicStrategic collaboration with Cetasol, a deep tech/green tech company based in Gothenburg, Sweden and spin-off from Volvo Penta, to promote sustainability in the maritime industry.
- ERMA FIRSTmajorPartnership with globally leading manufacturer of ballast water treatment systems (BWTS). Eligroup serves as distributor/installer for ERMA FIRST BWTS to help customers meet environmental standards set by world maritime organizations.
- Yara MarinemajorPartnership contract for sale of green solutions to the Italian market. Eligroup specializes in marketing and selling Yara Marine's environmental technologies to Italian maritime customers.
- Landstechnology partnerNaval software developer that designed the software architecture for Eligroup's GNV CRISTAL PA/GA system retrofit, providing backward compatibility with standards RS485, CANBUS, UIC 568.
- SecPro Africa Ltdregional partnerAfrican distribution partner enabling Eligroup to supply Ocean Marine Solutions Nigeria with 10 Starlight Predator Night Hawk cameras, opening new African market.
- Ocean Marine Solutions LtdcustomerCustomer in Nigeria for maritime security solutions. Specialized organization providing modern solutions to high-risk security concerns in the Gulf of Guinea.
- ROSMAR Ltd Russiajoint ventureJoint venture for delivery of hydraulic propulsion systems for new 14-meter oil spill response boats. Eligroup supplies propulsion systems with power up to 1000 HP, with RINA-tested units.
- Consilium NAVICOcertified partnerEligroup accredited as authorized service station for Consilium NAVICO radar equipment, having certified 2 technicians ready for onboard interventions.
- Starlight Italiatechnology partnerPartner for thermal cameras and electro-optical systems. X SERIE product launched at AsiaPacific Maritime 2016. Cameras integrated into patrol vessels for maritime security.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Eligroup competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- ABB Marine & Ports: ABB supplies marine electrical power distribution, automation, and propulsion systems globally. Comparable to Eligroup's shipboard electrical and automation work but operating as a broad industrial incumbent with substantially greater engineering resources.
- Kongsberg Maritime: Kongsberg Maritime provides integrated navigation, automation, and safety systems for commercial and naval vessels. Comparable to Eligroup's ICS and PA/GA offerings as a full-spectrum marine technology incumbent, particularly relevant for defense and offshore markets.
- Wärtsilä: Wärtsilä is a global marine systems incumbent offering electrification, automation, and navigation across commercial and naval fleets. It overlaps with Eligroup's broad marine electrical and electronics portfolio but at vastly larger scale and as part of a wider portfolio.
Others
- DESMI: DESMI is a major Eligroup partner for ballast water treatment systems, pumps, and scrubbers. Comparable as a marine equipment manufacturer serving similar shipyards and operators, though Eligroup acts as distributor/installer rather than direct competitor.
Direct peers
- Zenitel: Zenitel specializes in critical communication systems including intercom, PA/GA, and alarm for maritime and offshore. It competes head-to-head with Eligroup's in-house PA/GA and ICS systems for the same vessel safety communications RFPs.
- AMI Marine: AMI Marine manufactures marine electronics, alarm systems, and bridge equipment for commercial and naval vessels. Comparable niche specialist profile to Eligroup, competing for similar retrofit and refit contracts in marine safety electronics.
- Marinelec: Marinelec is a French manufacturer of marine safety equipment including PA/GA, fire detection, and navigation aids. Directly comparable to Eligroup in product scope and target vessel types, particularly in Mediterranean and European ferry markets.
- Consilium: Consilium is a direct competitor in marine PA/GA and safety systems. Eligroup itself is an authorized service station for Consilium NAVICO radar, illustrating direct overlap in marine safety electronics for the same ferry and commercial vessel customer base.
- Pharos Marine: Pharos Marine manufactures marine signaling, navigation, and communication equipment. Comparable to Eligroup's electro-optical and night vision product lines (X SERIE, Predator Night Hawk) for maritime safety and patrol applications.
- Böning Ship Automation: Böning is a German manufacturer of ship automation, alarm monitoring, and integrated bridge systems. It is comparable to Eligroup's alarm monitoring systems and Schneider-PLC-based automation products serving similar commercial and yacht vessel customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Eligroup social profiles
Digital presenceEligroup compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance8 records
Eligroup financial estimates
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Eligroup leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Eligroup subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Eligroup funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Eligroup M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Eligroup
What does Eligroup do?
Eligroup designs, manufactures, and services marine electrical and electronic systems for passenger and cargo ships, including in-house developed PA/GA communication systems, night vision systems, CCTV/ship control systems, and supplementary equipment such as ultrasonic antifouling and hydraulic propulsion units. Through its Naval, Super Yacht, and Security & Defense divisions, the company delivers installation, retrofit, and 24/7 global maintenance services to ship owners, shipyards, and maritime operators, with over 300 vessels equipped worldwide.
Is Eligroup a public or private company?
Eligroup is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Eligroup founded?
Eligroup was founded in 1954. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Eligroup based?
Eligroup is headquartered in Napoli, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Eligroup make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Installation Services are the primary driver. The others are repair and Maintenance Services, equipment and Spare Parts Supply and ballast Water and Environmental Systems.
Who are Eligroup's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are ABB Marine & Ports, Kongsberg Maritime and Wärtsilä. DESMI is listed as an others. Direct peers are Zenitel, AMI Marine, Marinelec, Consilium, Pharos Marine and Böning Ship Automation.
Does Eligroup have an API?
No public API is recorded for Eligroup.
What industry is Eligroup in?
Eligroup's product category is Marine Electrical Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAJAL, Marine Electrical Installation, Commissioning & Field Services, with a secondary code of IMAJAIAG, Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting). Its NAICS code is 334511 and its SIC code is 3600.