Elmo

What Elmo does

Elmo Italy is a privately-held Italian industrial manufacturer founded in 1979 in Pavia, specializing in submersible motors and air motors for hydraulic systems, with primary applications in hydraulic elevators and naval ship cranes. Its product portfolio spans CE-certified and cCSAus-certified submersible motors (0.7 kW to 108 kW), HE air motors, the MED-series variable frequency inverters (MED, MED UP, MED UP SENSORLESS), and motors engineered for compatibility with major hydraulic pump platforms including Bosch Rexroth, Moog, and Daikin. The firm operates from a single headquarters in Pavia, staffed by 22 internal employees of whom 15 are engineers and specialized technicians working across laboratories, testing facilities, and assembly areas; it offers over 2,500 configurable motor variants from a single technology platform and tracks reliability through its branded 'Elmo Failure Rate' metric (historical minimum of approximately 1/14,000 in 2013).

The business model is direct B2B industrial sales to elevator manufacturers, hydraulic system integrators, marine/ship crane builders, and pump OEMs across Europe, North America, and the Far East, with revenue generated through one-time sales of customized motor and inverter solutions rather than recurring or subscription contracts. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined by configuration and order volume. Elmo holds multiple international certifications (UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 from TUV, CSA Group, CE Declaration of Conformity, IEC60034-1 compliance, cCSAus) that serve as regulatory gateways to its served markets. The company remains independent and founder/owner-operated, with no disclosed external investment, subsidiaries, M&A activity, or leadership changes in the available data.

Name

Elmo

Legal name

Elmo Italy

Website

https://elmoitaly.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elmo Italy is a privately-held Pavia-based manufacturer of submersible motors, air motors, and MED-series inverters for hydraulic elevators, ship cranes, and pump systems, serving industrial OEMs worldwide via direct B2B sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Motors and Drives

NAICS

Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

AC Motors (Induction, Synchronous) (IMAGACAA)

Keywords

• Submersible motors
• Hydraulic elevator motors
• Air motors
• Motor inverters
• Industrial hydraulic systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Pavia

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Motor Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of submersible motors, air motors, inverters, and custom motor solutions to industrial customers in the elevator, hydraulic system, and marine sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Elmo Italy designs and manufactures submersible electric motors, HE air motors, MED-series variable frequency inverters, and specialized motors for gear/piston pumps and naval ship cranes. The company's products are engineered for hydraulic elevator systems and industrial hydraulic applications, with CE and cCSAus certified configurations available across 50Hz and 60Hz frequencies and power outputs from 0.7 kW to 108 kW. A single proprietary platform supports more than 2,500 customized motor configurations.

Product overview

Elmo Italy is an industrial motor manufacturer based in Pavia, Italy, specializing in hydraulic motors for elevators and industrial applications. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of submersible motors (CE and CSA certified), air motors, variable frequency inverters, and gear/piston pump motors. The product range includes over 2,500 customized motor configurations with power outputs from 0.7 kW to 108 kW. Elmo's core products are sold under distinct product lines organized by certification type (CE vs. CSA) and application (submersible, air, hydraulic crane, pump motors), complemented by a family of MED-series inverter controllers for motor speed control.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Submersible Motor CE CE-certified submersible hydraulic motors for elevator and industrial use, available in three-phase and single-phase, 2-pole and 4-pole variants, at 50Hz and 60Hz with S1 and S4 duty cycles, ranging from 0.7 kW to 66 kW. Includes a naval ship crane sub-line with dual power supply and Dahlander dual-speed configurations.
• Submersible Motor cCSAus cCSAus-certified submersible motors for the Canadian and US markets, in three-phase and single-phase, 2-pole and 4-pole configurations at 60Hz with S2 duty cycle, ranging from 0.9 kW to 108 kW.
• MED Series Inverter Variable frequency drives and motor controllers including MED, MED UP, and MED UP SENSORLESS series in W(e), W(g), W(h), and W(i) versions for controlling Elmo submersible and air motors in encoder and sensorless modes, with capacity up to 160 kW.
• HE Air Motor CE CE-certified air motors for hydraulic systems and screw pump applications, in three-phase 2-pole configuration at 50Hz (1.1-11 kW) and 60Hz (1.3-13.2 kW) with S4 duty cycle.
• Gear and Piston Pump Motors Motors designed for gear pumps and piston pumps, in three-phase and single-phase 4-pole configurations at 50Hz and 60Hz, engineered to be compatible with pumps from Bosch Rexroth, Moog, and Daikin.

Quantifiable outcome

• Failure rate reduced to historical minimum of 1/14,000 in 2013
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Bosch RexrothcoreTechnology or IntegrationElmo manufactures motors specifically compatible with Bosch Rexroth pumps including Type A10VSO (Sizes 71 and 45, Series 31 and 32) and other compatible configurations. The partnership involves technical integration of Elmo motors with Bosch Rexroth hydraulic pump systems.
• MoogcoreTechnology or IntegrationElmo produces motors compatible with Moog pumps, specifically the RKP-II Type (Size 32/45) hydraulic pump configurations. Technical compatibility ensures seamless integration of Elmo motors with Moog pump systems.
• TUVcoreOthersTUV serves as the certification body for Elmo's ISO 9001:2015 quality management system certification. TUV conducts audits and issues certificates confirming compliance with international quality standards.
• CSA GroupcoreOthersCSA Group provides product certification services for Elmo motors, enabling market access to Canada and the United States through the cCSAus certification mark. Certification confirms compliance with North American safety standards.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Siemens: German industrial conglomerate with extensive motors and drives offerings across Smart Infrastructure and Digital Industries. Comparable to Elmo in motor and inverter products, with vastly broader capabilities.
• KSB: German manufacturer of pumps, valves, and related systems, including motor-driven pump packages. Comparable to Elmo in fluid handling and pump-motor integration, with vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• ABB: Swiss-Swedish industrial conglomerate with a large motors and drives portfolio. Overlaps with Elmo in industrial electric motors and VFDs, with vastly broader capabilities, global reach, and financial firepower.
• Nidec: Japanese global manufacturer of electric motors for industrial, automotive, and consumer applications. Comparable to Elmo in industrial electric motor manufacturing, with vastly larger scale and broader end-market exposure.
• WEG: Brazilian global manufacturer of electric motors, drives, and related equipment. Comparable to Elmo in industrial motor focus, with significantly larger scale, broader portfolio, and global manufacturing footprint.
• Grundfos: Danish global pump manufacturer that produces integrated motors and pump systems. Comparable to Elmo in submersible and industrial motor technology, with vastly larger scale, global footprint, and product range.

Direct peers

• CEMP: Italian electric motor manufacturer specializing in flameproof and industrial applications. Comparable to Elmo in heritage, scale, and customer base, with a different end-market emphasis on hazardous-area motors.
• Marelli Motori: Italian manufacturer of electric motors and generators for industrial applications. Comparable to Elmo in origin, customer base, and electric motor manufacturing focus, with broader industrial coverage.
• Franklin Electric: US-based global manufacturer of submersible electric motors and pumps. Closest direct comparable to Elmo as a submersible motor specialist, though at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Bonfiglioli: Italian manufacturer of gearmotors, electric motors, and inverters for industrial automation. Directly comparable as a fellow Italian industrial motor and drive specialist with a broader portfolio and larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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