Zingerle Group

What Zingerle Group does

Zingerle Group is a family-owned Italian manufacturer of professional-grade mobile event equipment, headquartered in Naz-Sciaves, South Tyrol, since 1948. It designs and produces canopy tents, inflatable tents, and beer-garden furniture in-house, with manufacturing capabilities spanning metalwork, woodwork, stitching, printing, and quality control across facilities in Italy (100% solar powered) and Romania (Transylvania). The portfolio is organized under four registered brands: Mastertent (premium folding canopy tents), Ecotent (performance-grade canopy tents), RUKU1952 (beer-garden furniture, launched 2023), and Aerise (inflatable tents, launched 2025). Named enterprise customers include BMW, Coca-Cola, Adidas, Mercedes, SAP, Allianz, Bosch, and Starbucks, alongside humanitarian and event-rental buyers.

The company operates as a hybrid B2B/partner-driven business, selling through owned regional entities in 12 European countries plus the United States (Charlotte, NC and Denver, CO), authorized resellers, branded e-commerce sites, and a direct sales team ("ZG Pros"). Pricing is quote-based with multi-year reseller contracts that start with a "No Minimum" introductory period and graduate to an "Annual Minimum" structure; resale discounts scale by brand, category, and partnership level. Drop-ship fulfillment and FOB Origin terms are available to lean operators, and resellers receive bespoke customization, in-house design, marketing support, and sales training. The company employs 400+ people across 13 branches serving customers in 38 countries, with sustainability positioned as a differentiator through Pirontex solution dyeing (60% chemical, 80% water reduction), the solar-powered HQ, and a reforestation program of 25,000+ trees.

Stefan Zingerle succeeded Georg Zingerle as CEO in December 2025, marking a third-generation leadership transition. The company is privately held by the Zingerle family, with two longtime management employees (Heinz Pezzei, Georg Silgoner) holding minority shareholder stakes since 2019. No external equity or debt funding rounds are disclosed.

Name

Zingerle Group

Legal name

Zingerle Group S.p.A.

Website

https://zingerle.group

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Zingerle Group is a family-owned Italian manufacturer of professional mobile event equipment — canopy tents, inflatable tents, and beer-garden furniture — sold under four brands (Mastertent, Ecotent, Aerise, RUKU1952) to enterprise customers across 38 countries via 13 branches and authorized resellers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Event Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Tent & Canopy Rentals (HSACAFAA)

Keywords

• Folding canopy tents
• Mobile event equipment
• Inflatable tents
• Beer garden furniture
• Branded tent solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Naz-sciaves

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Direct and Partner): Sale of mobile event equipment including canopy tents, inflatable tents, and folding furniture directly to customers and through authorized reseller partners with volume discounts and wholesale pricing
2. Reseller Partnership Program: Authorized Resellers purchase products at manufacturer wholesale discount with non-exclusive rights to promote and sell products within North America, with 'No Minimum' introductory period and 'Annual Minimum' purchasing structure thereafter

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Zingerle Group manufactures professional-grade mobile event equipment across four product brands: Mastertent (premium folding/pop-up canopy tents), Ecotent (performance-grade canopy tents), Aerise (inflatable tents launched in 2025), and RUKU1952 (authentic beer garden folding furniture including tables and benches). Products are designed for events, marketing activations, hospitality, sports, and commercial outdoor use, with full in-house manufacturing covering metalwork, woodwork, stitching, printing, and quality control at EU and US facilities.

Product overview

Zingerle Group is a family-led manufacturing group offering premium mobile event equipment through four distinct product brands. The portfolio includes Mastertent® (premium-grade folding canopy tents), Ecotent® (performance-grade canopy tents), Aerise® (inflatable tents launched 2025), and RUKU1952® (authentic beer garden folding furniture). The company provides comprehensive in-house manufacturing with metalwork, woodwork, stitching, and printing capabilities, supported by customization services including custom graphics, printing, and accessories such as lighting, heating, and cooling products. Products are designed for durability with industry-leading warranties and are distributed globally through direct operations and authorized reseller partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mastertent Premium canopy tent brand offering professional-grade folding/pop-up tents for events, marketing, hospitality, and commercial use. Features customizable fabrics, printing, and modular accessories.
• Ecotent Performance-grade canopy tent brand offering professional-quality tents at various price points for commercial and event use. Provides durable, customizable solutions for businesses and organizations.
• Aerise Inflatable tent brand offering air-supported tent structures providing quick-deploy solutions for events and commercial applications.
• RUKU1952 Authentic beer garden furniture brand offering folding tables, benches, and related accessories. Features sustainably produced wooden components and professional-grade metal underframes for hospitality venues and outdoor commercial use.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25,000+ trees replanted through annual reforestation program since 2020
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Authorized Reseller Partners (North America)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNon-exclusive reseller partnership program where Authorized Resellers can purchase products at manufacturer wholesale discount and have rights to promote and sell within North America. Partners receive manufacturer-direct discounts, bespoke customization, in-house design & marketing support, direct shipping & logistics, and comprehensive sales training & service. During introductory period, 'No Minimum' purchase requirement; then 'Annual Minimum' based on mutually agreeable sales goals.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves20 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Röder Zelt- und Veranstaltungsservice GmbH: German manufacturer of large-format event tents and temporary hall structures serving festivals, sports events, and industrial applications. Comparable to Zingerle in product category and European mid-market customer base.
• Anchor Industries: US-based manufacturer of event tents, clearspan structures, and custom fabric products. Direct competitor to Zingerle in the North American event rental market with deeper US dealer relationships.
• Celina Tent: US manufacturer of pole tents, frame tents, and party tents serving the rental industry and event market. Comparable to Zingerle's Mastertent line with strong US distribution and similar customer base among rental companies.
• Losberger Group: German-based global manufacturer of event tents, temporary structures, and mobile space solutions. Directly comparable to Zingerle's Mastertent and Aerise brands across product category, customer base (corporate events, sports, marketing), and B2B event rental channel.
• Euramco Group: US-based supplier of event equipment, mobile shelters, and emergency response tents. Comparable to Zingerle in serving emergency response (DRK), event rental, and government customers with rapid-deploy tent structures.
• HTS tentiQ: German manufacturer of modular event structures, party tents, and temporary buildings with global distribution. Direct peer in folding canopy tents and larger event structures, competing for similar event rental companies and corporate event buyers.
• Tentnology: Canadian manufacturer of custom fabric tents, clearspan structures, and event shelters with global project delivery. Direct peer in custom event tent manufacturing with comparable focus on durability and bespoke configurations.

Emerging players

• Tentipi: Nordic manufacturer of Nordic tipis and event tents for festivals, weddings, and corporate events. Emerging player in the bespoke event tent category with comparable focus on durability and authentic design — adjacent to Zingerle's premium Mastertent positioning.

Broad incumbents

• GL Events: Major French event services group providing tents, structures, furnishings, and full event services globally. Broader incumbent in the same space — offers tent rentals as part of a wider event services portfolio that competes with Zingerle for large corporate events.

Regional players

• Vitabri: French manufacturer of folding and instant-shelter tents for events and commercial use. Comparable to Zingerle in product category but primarily focused on the French market through a strong regional dealer network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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