L.A. Inox
L.A. Inox is an Italian privately held manufacturer founded in 1982 that produces stainless steel tanks, components, and industrial automation systems primarily for wineries, breweries, olive oil producers, and distilleries, selling via its e-commerce storefront and direct B2B channels.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersSpoleto, Italy
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What L.A. Inox does
L.A. Inox is an Italian privately held industrial manufacturer headquartered in Spoleto (Umbria), founded in 1982, that designs, fabricates, and sells stainless steel (A304 and A316) tanks, vessels, components, and integrated automation equipment for the food and beverage industry. The company's core offering is centered on serbatoi in acciaio inox (stainless steel tanks), with a broad component catalog that includes DIN, GAS, and flange stainless steel valves; brass enological valves; enological oil and pneumatic floats; pneumatic kits with air chambers and pumps; thermometers and probe holders; level tap faucets; pedestals, adjustable feet, dust covers, wine tasters, plugs, and vent valves. Beyond standalone tanks and components, L.A. Inox assembles complete process systems including distillation plants (Impianti Distillazione), beer production plants (Impianti Produzione Birra), industrial automation solutions (Automazioni Industriali), and—most recently, in December 2024—a new tangential filtration line (FILTRI TANGENZIALI SERIE LA FFT) that uses tangential flow to separate solids and liquids with reduced clogging for food, pharmaceutical, and water treatment applications.
The company serves five primary verticals: wine (the dominant segment), beer/brewing, olive oil, distillates/spirits, and—via the new filtration line—food processing, pharmaceutical, and water treatment. Customer segments are skewed toward small and mid-sized producers; the firm operates a direct e-commerce storefront cataloging 149 SKUs with publicly disclosed unit prices ranging from €4 (small PVC valves) to €1,538 (large pneumatic kits), enabling self-serve SMB and prosumer purchases alongside likely larger bespoke B2B orders for custom tanks and turnkey production plants. Distribution is single-country/domestic-Italy via the company's own storefront, supplemented by international trade fair participation (SIMEI, November 2024) supported by EU PR-FESR 2021-2027 internationalization funding.
The revenue model is hardware sales of industrial equipment; pricing is unit-based with size/specification variance. The company maintains a content/blog channel for top-of-funnel marketing and an organic social presence across WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. L.A. Inox is family/founder-led with no disclosed venture capital or private equity backing, no identified parent company or subsidiaries, and no M&A activity to date. Headcount is in the 11–50 range. There is no disclosed revenue figure, no patent or trademark portfolio, no partnerships or alliances publicly listed, and no AI/ML capability evident in the product set.
L.A. Inox firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- L.A. Inox
- Legal name
- L.A. INOX
- Website
- https://lainoxspoleto.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- L.A. Inox is an Italian privately held manufacturer founded in 1982 that produces stainless steel tanks, components, and industrial automation systems primarily for wineries, breweries, olive oil producers, and distilleries, selling via its e-commerce storefront and direct B2B channels.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
L.A. Inox industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Stainless Steel Industrial Equipment Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (331210), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)
- SIC
- Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Chemical Processing Equipment (Reactors, Mixers, Agitators) (IMAHAEAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)
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Where L.A. Inox is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Spoleto
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
L.A. Inox business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Stainless Steel Tank and Equipment Sales: L.A. Inox generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of stainless steel tanks, containers, and industrial equipment for wine, beer, oil, filtration, and distillate production. Products are sold via direct e-commerce (online shop with 149 products) and likely through direct B2B sales to manufacturing facilities.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Industrial equipment and components with size/variant-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
L.A. Inox product offering
Product offeringCore offering
L.A. Inox manufactures and sells custom-engineered stainless steel tanks, containers, components, and integrated industrial automation equipment for the wine, beer, oil, filtration, and distillation industries. Founded in 1982 in Spoleto, Italy, the company fabricates its equipment primarily from A304 and A316 stainless steel grades and supplies both complete process plants (breweries, distilleries, filtration lines) and individual vessels and accessories.
Product overview
L.A. Inox is an Italian industrial manufacturer specializing in stainless steel tank production and industrial automation. Founded in 1982, the company operates as a single unified product portfolio centered on stainless steel containers (serbatoi in acciaio inox) for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The core offering includes stainless steel tanks alongside a comprehensive range of components and accessories: valves (DIN, GAS, and flange-type in stainless steel and brass), floats (enological oil floats and pneumatic floats), pneumatic kits with air chambers and pumps, thermometers and probe holders, level tap faucets, pedestals, adjustable feet, dust covers, wine tasters, plugs, and vent valves. The company also offers tangential filtration systems (FILTRI TANGENZIALI SERIE LA FFT), distillation plants, and beer production systems. Products are primarily sold through their e-commerce shop with approximately 149 products catalogued.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Stainless Steel Tanks
Quantifiable outcome
- Filter clogging minimized and filter life increased through tangential flow design
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use L.A. Inox
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
L.A. Inox technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
L.A. Inox partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights6 records
L.A. Inox competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Enoveneta: Italian manufacturer of wine processing equipment including presses, tanks, and filtration systems, serving wineries in Italy and abroad — a closely comparable Italian specialist competing for the same wine industry customers as L.A. Inox.
- TMCI Padovan: Italian producer of tanks, filtration equipment, and complete winemaking plants with strong overlap to L.A. Inox in stainless steel vessels, filtration, and wine/oil processing systems. Comparable Italian SMB serving beverage producers.
- Della Toffola Group: Italian manufacturer of stainless steel tanks, filtration systems, and process equipment for the wine, beverage, and oil industries — directly overlapping with L.A. Inox's core product offering and customer base in the Italian enological and oenological equipment market.
- Padoan Srl: Italian stainless steel tank and vessel manufacturer focused on wine, food, and chemical sectors; comparable mid-sized Italian industrial competitor in stainless steel process equipment.
Broad incumbents
- GEA Group: Large global supplier of process equipment and stainless steel separation, filtration, and liquid handling systems for food, beverage, dairy, and pharma — operates at much larger scale than L.A. Inox but offers overlapping capabilities in tanks and tangential-style separation.
- Pentair: Major global water and fluid solutions company with industrial filtration and stainless steel process equipment — comparable to L.A. Inox's tangential filter push into water treatment and food/pharma verticals.
- Krones AG: Global leader in beverage production and packaging technology, including brewing tanks and process equipment; serves large beverage customers that L.A. Inox targets via its brewing plants segment, with a much broader portfolio.
- Alfa Laval: Global industrial incumbent in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling — including stainless steel process modules and filtration solutions used in beverage, food, pharma, and water treatment, overlapping with L.A. Inox's tangential filter launch.
Regional players
- Frilli Srl: Italian family-owned manufacturer of stainless steel tanks and equipment for distilleries, breweries, and food processors; highly comparable in scale, geography, and product mix to L.A. Inox, with overlapping distillation/brewing verticals.
Others
- Schweppes International (Wine/Beverage Equipment Vendors): Adjacent ecosystem participants including beverage producers who may act as customers or partners for L.A. Inox's stainless steel tanks and tangential filters in adjacent B2B equipment sourcing decisions.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
L.A. Inox social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
L.A. Inox financial estimates
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L.A. Inox leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
L.A. Inox funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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L.A. Inox M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about L.A. Inox
What does L.A. Inox do?
L.A. Inox manufactures and sells custom-engineered stainless steel tanks, containers, components, and integrated industrial automation equipment for the wine, beer, oil, filtration, and distillation industries. Founded in 1982 in Spoleto, Italy, the company fabricates its equipment primarily from A304 and A316 stainless steel grades and supplies both complete process plants (breweries, distilleries, filtration lines) and individual vessels and accessories.
Is L.A. Inox a public or private company?
L.A. Inox is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was L.A. Inox founded?
L.A. Inox was founded in 1982. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is L.A. Inox based?
L.A. Inox is headquartered in Spoleto, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does L.A. Inox make money?
One revenue line is on record: stainless Steel Tank and Equipment Sales.
Who are L.A. Inox's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Enoveneta, TMCI Padovan, Della Toffola Group and Padoan Srl. Broad incumbents are GEA Group, Pentair, Krones AG and Alfa Laval. Frilli Srl is listed as a regional player. Schweppes International (Wine/Beverage Equipment Vendors) is listed as an others.
Does L.A. Inox have an API?
No public API is recorded for L.A. Inox.
What industry is L.A. Inox in?
L.A. Inox's product category is Stainless Steel Industrial Equipment Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAEAA, Chemical Processing Equipment (Reactors, Mixers, Agitators), with a secondary code of IMAHAGAH, Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors). Its NAICS code is 331210 and its SIC code is 3317.