What Ugolini does

Ugolini srl is an Italian manufacturer of industrial textile dyeing machinery, founded in 1974 in Schio (Vicenza) by Umberto Ugolini and still family-owned. The company designs and manufactures a broad product portfolio covering yarn dyeing (SP 110, Simplex, GSE, GSH, Hank, Multikrome), fabric dyeing (Jet, SP/Torpedo, Beam Dyeing, Colortex), staple/flock dyeing (GS 12/1200kg, GSE Fiber and Tops, Centridye), laboratory machines (Redkrome, Minisimplex, Autosimplex), centrifugal hydroextractors and dryers, plus auxiliary systems such as the Colour Kitchen preparation unit and an automated rotating warehouse (Paternoster). All wet-side components are built in AISI 316L stainless steel for corrosion resistance, and operating envelopes reach 140°C and 6 bar pressure. Differentiated technology features include a modular kier construction (1 to 10 vessels with coupling capability), reversible stainless-steel circulation pumps with inverter control, air-pad or fully flooded operation modes, and a constant liquor-ratio system (1:3.5 to 1:20) that holds across load variation to enable lab-to-bulk reproducibility. Machines are certified to PED (EU), ASME STAMP (US), TUV (Germany), ANFOR (France) and SELO (China), and a wholly-owned subsidiary (Ugolab) addresses the laboratory and R&D segment.

Ugolini sells customized, capital-equipment machines primarily through direct enterprise sales from its Schio headquarters, complemented by an active international trade fair calendar that in 2024–2026 spans at least twelve events across Europe, South Asia, and Latin America. After-sales support—spare parts, refurbished machines, and remote-assistance monitoring delivered by in-country technicians—is a formalized revenue stream, with originals available even for units more than 40 years old. The customer base is described as "the largest global textile groups," though no individual customers are publicly named, and segmentation spans large industrial manufacturers, mid-scale producers, and small laboratories/universities.

The revenue model is dominated by one-time hardware sales (machines and accessories) supplemented by recurring spare-parts and service revenue, plus a refurbished-equipment program. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; configuration is per customer specification. The company is privately held, has no external investors or parent, and operates with a headcount in the 11–50 range. No public revenue figure, funding history, or financial disclosure is available, and the company is not listed.

Name

Ugolini

Legal name

Ugolini srl

Website

https://ugolini.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ugolini srl is an Italian, family-owned manufacturer of industrial textile dyeing machinery (yarn, fabric, and staple), laboratory equipment, and finishing systems, serving global textile producers through direct sales and international trade fairs from its Schio, Vicenza headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Textile Dyeing Machinery

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Dyeing Operations (Piece/Yarn/Fiber/Garment) (IMAOACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Apparel Dyeing, Printing, Finishing & Laundries (CRAAAAAM)

Keywords

• Industrial textile dyeing machinery
• Yarn dyeing machines
• Fabric dyeing equipment
• Laboratory dyeing machines
• Stainless steel textile equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Schio

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dyeing Machine Sales: Ugolini manufactures and sells industrial textile dyeing machines including yarn dyeing machines (SP 110, Simplex, GSE, GSH), fabric dyeing machines (Jet, SP/Torpedo, Beam Dyeing), staple/flock dyeing machines (GS 12/1200kg, GSE Fiber and Tops, Centridye), laboratory machines (Redkrome, Minisimplex, Autosimplex), centrifuges, dryers, and accessories (Colour Kitchen, Rotating Storage/Paternoster). Machines are sold as capital equipment with one-time purchase pricing.
2. Spare Parts and After-Sales Service: Original spare parts for Ugolini machines, including support for models over 40 years old. Remote technical assistance and on-site support provided globally. Refurbished/used machine sales also offered.
3. Laboratory Machines: Compact laboratory-scale dyeing machines designed for small laboratories, universities, and sample collections, bridging the gap between R&D and production.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ugolini manufactures and sells industrial textile dyeing machines and accessories. The portfolio spans yarn dyeing machines (SP 110, Simplex, GSE, GSH, Hank, Multikrome), fabric dyeing machines (Jet, SP/Torpedo, Beam Dyeing, Colortex), staple/flock dyeing machines (GS 12/1200kg, GSE Fiber and Tops, Centridye), laboratory-scale machines (Redkrome, Minisimplex, Autosimplex, Horizontal Lab Dyeing Machine), hydroextractors (centrifuges) and dryers, and auxiliary systems such as the Colour Kitchen dosing unit and Full Automated Rotating Storage (Paternoster). Machines are built in AISI 316L stainless steel, operate at up to 140°C and 6 bar, and comply with PED, ASME, TUV, ANFOR, and SELO certifications.

Product overview

Ugolini is an Italian manufacturer of textile dyeing machinery founded in 1974, offering four main product categories: dyeing machines (fabric, yarn, and staple), laboratory machines, centrifuges and dryers, and auxiliary equipment. The product portfolio includes yarn dyeing machines (SP 110, Simplex, GSE, GSH, Hank, Multikrome), fabric dyeing machines (Jet, SP/Torpedo, Beam Dyeing, Colortex), staple dyeing machines (GS 12/1200kg, GSE Fiber and Tops, Centridye), laboratory machines (Redkrome, Minisimplex, Autosimplex, Horizontal Lab Dyeing Machine), finishing equipment (Centrifughe, EDC, HPD, Mini Dryer, Rapid Dryer), and auxiliary systems (Colour Kitchen, Full Automated Rotating Storage). The company also provides spare parts and refurbished machine services. All products are manufactured in AISI 316L stainless steel and comply with international standards (PED, ASME, TUV, ANFOR, SELO).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SP 110 Small-lots yarn dyeing machine for packages, muff, fabric on beams, loose fibers, tops, ribbons and tapes; works at 140°C and 6 bar in air-pad mode with modular construction up to 6 individual vessels.
• Simplex High-temperature, high-pressure (140°C, 6 bar) yarn, fabric, tops, zippers, ribbons and loose-fibre dyeing machine working in air-pad mode, modular from 1 to 10 individual vessels.
• GSE Vertical yarn dyeing machine for natural, synthetic, and blended fibers using air-pad technology for high reproducibility.
• GSH Horizontal yarn dyeing machine for yarn packages, hanks, and fabric.
• Hank Hank dyeing machine for treating yarn in hanks/skeins.
• Multikrome Polychromatic dyeing machine for cones and bobbins enabling multi-color effects.
• Jet Jet dyeing machine for small- to medium-scale fabric production (10-200 kg per tube) suitable for natural, man-made, and blended substrates.
• SP/Torpedo Horizontal fabric dyeing machine for small lots of 1 to 20 kg, suitable for synthetic fabric, warp-knits, elastic knits, lace and fabric; operates at up to 140°C, 6 bar, modular from 1 to 4 kiers.
• Beam Dyeing High-temperature beam dyeing machine for large fabric production, with beam diameters of 530-1400mm and widths up to 3200mm, for woven and knit fabrics of all fibers.
• Colortex Atmospheric-pressure (max 98°C) laboratory and small-production fabric dyeing apparatus with modular construction of 1 to 4 independent baths.
• GS 12/1200 kg Staple dyeing machine for flake, tops and tow with capacities from 12 kg to 1200 kg, air-cushion partial-load operation, heated chemical dosing tank and flow meter.
• GSE Fiber and Tops Fiber and tops dyeing machine especially designed for fiber and tops processing.
• Centridye High-temperature centrifugal-force dyeing machine that completes bleaching, dyeing, washing and centrifuging in one machine at a 1:4 to 1:5 bath ratio.
• Redkrome Laboratory dyeing machine for small laboratories, universities and sample collections using infrared dyeing technology for accurate, repeatable and reliable results.
• Minisimplex Compact laboratory dyeing machine for yarn and fabric samples with up to 15 kiers on a single row.
• Autosimplex Automatic laboratory dyeing machine for yarn sampling with Dose, Dye, Dry functionality.
• Horizontal Lab Dyeing Machine Horizontal laboratory dyeing machine for fabric samples under controlled conditions.
• Centrifughe (Hydroextractors) Complete series of hydroextractors for removing excess water from dyed fabrics, ensuring better color reproduction and longer color durability.
• HPD High-Pressure Dryer High-pressure dryer operating at 5 bar and up to 140°C with capacities from 200 to 800 kg, using the same material carriers as GSE and GSH machines.
• EDC Semi-Rapid Dryer Semi-rapid dryer for textile processing.
• Colour Kitchen Color preparation tanks (10 to 1,000 liters) with lid sensor, analog level, transfer pump, drain valve, water inlet valve with spray ring, mixer with motor and inverter, and PLC panel.
• Full Automated Rotating Storage (Paternoster 2RD/4RD) Automated rotating storage system for small spaces storing dye drums or boxes with barcode reader, 5 kg and 30 kg scales, PLC controller with 15-inch screen, and full warehouse management for recipe selection and weighing.
• Stainless Steel Accessories for Dyeing Machines AISI 316L stainless steel accessories for dyeing machines, including custom material carriers adaptable for packages, tops, hanks, and fiber.
• Ricambi Originali Ugolini (Original Spare Parts) Original spare parts service for all Ugolini machines, including models from over 40 years ago, with 20% discount on orders ≥ €500 and 25% discount on orders ≥ €1,000.
• Macchine Ricondizionate (Refurbished Machines) Refurbished/used Ugolini and third-party laboratory and production yarn dyeing machines rebuilt with technologically advanced mechanical, electronic and safety components, fully tested, documented and guaranteed.

Quantifiable outcome

• Machines operate at temperatures up to 140°C and pressures up to 6 bar, meeting the most demanding industrial dyeing requirements
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Benninger: Swiss textile machinery manufacturer with significant presence in fabric dyeing and finishing. Competes head-to-head with Ugolini in industrial fabric dyeing equipment for global textile customers.
• Loris Bellini: Italian manufacturer of textile dyeing and finishing machinery with global reach. Comparable product range covering yarn, fabric, and laboratory dyeing equipment.
• Then Maschinenfabrik: German specialist in yarn and piece dyeing machinery (airflow, jet, package dyeing). Directly comparable product portfolio and customer segment to Ugolini's SP/GSE/GSH lines.
• Brazzoli: Italian textile dyeing machinery manufacturer specializing in fabric and jet dyeing. Direct Italian peer of similar size, sharing the 'Made in Italy' textile-machinery positioning.
• Thies: German manufacturer of textile dyeing machinery for yarn, fabric, and loose stock. Directly comparable to Ugolini across product categories, customer base (industrial textile groups), and high-pressure dyeing technology.
• Fong's Industries: Hong Kong-based manufacturer of textile dyeing and finishing machinery. Competes directly with Ugolini in yarn and fabric dyeing, with stronger positioning in Asian textile markets.
• ATYC (Agrupación Técnica de Tintorería): Spanish manufacturer of textile dyeing machinery. Comparable product portfolio (jet, overflow, package dyeing) and similar scale and customer base to Ugolini.

Regional players

• HWA (Hi-Way & Co.): Taiwanese textile dyeing machinery manufacturer. Overlaps with Ugolini in Asian markets but is primarily regional, providing a benchmark for Asian-built competitive positioning.

Emerging players

• Sclavos: Greek manufacturer of textile dyeing equipment with focus on package and yarn dyeing. Comparable specialty-machinery positioning, though smaller and more regionally focused than Ugolini.
• Jiangsu Hongda: Chinese manufacturer of textile dyeing machinery with growing international presence. Competes with Ugolini on price in Asia and emerging markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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