Dubhe

What Dubhe does

Dubhe S.r.l. is an Italian B2B distributor specializing in spare parts for trucks and commercial vehicles, with a strategic focus on powertrain components (engines, gearboxes, differentials, turbochargers, fuel systems, cooling systems and gaskets) and chassis components (brakes, suspensions, steering and body parts). The company was officially created in January 2024 as the unified distribution entity for three heritage Italian automotive parts brands — Mec-Diesel S.r.l. (founded 1983 in Turin), C.E.I. Costruzione Emiliana Ingranaggi S.p.A. (founded 1969 near Bologna), and LEMA S.r.l. (founded 1969 near Milan) — which continue to operate as wholly-owned subsidiaries, each retaining its private label brand identity and product specialization.

The group's core technology and infrastructure is a 38,000 cubic meter production and storage footprint combined with a national network of branches and warehouses across Italy (including a new Catania branch opened May 2024), plus regional operating subsidiaries in France (CEI France SASU, since 2000), Romania (Mec-Diesel South-East Europe, since 2016) and Bulgaria (Mec-Diesel Bulgarie, since 2017). The catalog offers 60,000+ references across the three private label brands and adjacent categories, with 40,000+ items held in immediate stock. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and GDPR-compliant.

Dubhe's business model is hardware sales of spare parts to spare parts dealers (Ricambisti) and engine rebuilders (Rettifiche) across Italy and selected European markets. Revenue is generated through a hybrid go-to-market combining a field sales force (commercial agents and customer care representatives), a self-serve e-commerce platform (shop.dubhegroup.com), and the branch and warehouse network. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is managed quote-by-quote through the sales team and online platform. Strategic moves in 2024 — including the formal launch of Dubhe, a distribution partnership with OMP Officine Mazzocco Pagnoni Srl, the new Catania branch, and multiple new product launches — suggest the group is investing in scale and product breadth rather than technology-led disruption.

Name

Dubhe

Legal name

Dubhe S.r.l.

Website

https://dubhegroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Italian B2B distributor of spare parts for trucks and commercial vehicles, formed in 2024 from the consolidation of three heritage Italian brands (Mec-Diesel, CEI, LEMA). Serves spare parts dealers and engine rebuilders across Italy, France, Romania and Bulgaria with 60,000+ references and 38,000 cubic meters of production and storage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket Parts Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (33639)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010)

akta.pro primary industry

Powertrain, Engine & Drivetrain Parts Distribution (New/Reman) (TLAKAOAE)

Keywords

• Commercial vehicle spare parts
• Truck aftermarket parts
• Powertrain components distribution
• Engine rebuilding parts
• Driveline and chassis parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Candiolo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Spare Parts Distribution: Dubhe generates revenue through the distribution and sale of spare parts for trucks and commercial vehicles. The company offers both proprietary private label brands (MEC-DIESEL, CEI, LEMA) and third-party branded products across powertrain, driveline, and chassis categories. Revenue is derived from the sale of individual components as well as assembled engines.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dubhe is an Italian distributor of spare parts for trucks and commercial vehicles, operating as the unified distribution platform of three private label brands (MEC-DIESEL, CEI, and LEMA). The company supplies over 60,000 references across powertrain, driveline, and chassis categories — including engines, gearboxes, differentials, turbochargers, fuel systems, gaskets, cooling, suspensions, and brakes — to spare parts dealers and engine rebuilders in Italy and across Europe. Products are sold through a direct sales force, an own e-commerce shop, and a network of branches and warehouses.

Product overview

Dubhe is an Italian distributor specializing in spare parts for trucks and commercial vehicles, operating as a unified platform combining three private label brands (MEC-DIESEL, CEI, and LEMA) along with a comprehensive e-commerce shop. The company focuses on powertrain components (engines, gearboxes, differentials, turbochargers, fuel systems, cooling, and gaskets), chassis components (brakes, suspensions, steering, body), and driveline products. Dubhe offers over 60,000 references with 40,000+ items in stock, serving spare parts dealers and engine rebuilders with both private label and third-party brand products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MEC-DIESEL: Private label brand specializing in engine parts and assembled engines, founded in 1983. Offers over 8,000 items with 40 years of experience, focusing on engine components for trucks and commercial vehicles.
• CEI
• LEMA

Products and services

• MEC-DIESEL Private label brand specializing in engine spare parts for trucks and commercial vehicles, including bare engines, semi-complete engines, and complete engines ready for installation. Founded in 1983 in Turin with over 8,000 items and 40 years of experience.
• CEI (Costruzione Emiliana Ingranaggi) Private label brand specializing in gears for gearboxes and differentials, expanded to steering and braking systems. Production facility of 4,500+ m² with over 8,600 items and 50 years of experience.
• LEMA Private label brand specializing in design, manufacturing, and commercialization of spare parts for trucks and buses, including gaskets, rubber-metal components (bushings, silent blocks, sleeves, rubber hoses, engine mounts, transmission shafts), steering pivots, and fuel caps with over 10,000 product codes.
• Turbochargers Turbocharger components and complete turbochargers for trucks and commercial vehicles, with 2,000 references in the powertrain category.
• Assembled Engines Complete assembled engines for trucks and commercial vehicles, including complete engines, short engines, and bare engines, with 1,400 references.
• Engine Overhauling Components Complete engine overhauling solutions including pistons, cylinder liners, bearings, segments, piston and liner kits, lateral shims, connecting rod bushings, crankshafts, connecting rods, and overhaul kits with 6,700 references.
• Gaskets Gasket products including gasket sets, running-in bags, lower engine gasket sets, cylinder head gaskets, oil pan gaskets, sealing gaskets, cylinder head cover gaskets, intake and exhaust manifold gaskets, and chemical products with 9,500 references.
• Cooling Systems Cooling components including water pumps, thermostats, sleeves, housings and caps, water pipes (by meter), radiators and heat exchangers, and hose clamps with 3,800 references.
• Gearbox Components Gearbox components, synchronization, gearbox sealing gaskets and bearings, seals, and retarders with 7,000 references.
• Differential Components Complete differentials, bevel gear pairs, differential axle components, and differential sealing gaskets and bearings with 2,500 references.
• Brake System Brake discs, drums and shoes, brake pads and indicators, brake hydraulics, and compressed air components with 2,600 references.
• Suspensions Shock absorbers, air springs, silent blocks and control arm supports, stabilizer bar silent blocks and supports, control arms, and vibration dampers with 3,000 references.
• Body Components Cabin suspensions, cabin lifting devices, safety signaling, fuel caps, spiral electrical plugs, connectors and cables, lighting, body parts, and electrical systems with 5,000 references.
• Fuel System Injectors, injection pumps, injection management and other components, fuel pumps, fuel pipes, and fuel supply system with 1,200 references.
• DUBHE E-commerce Shop Standalone e-commerce platform (shop.dubhegroup.com) allowing customers to browse catalogs, search products, and place orders for spare parts directly.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• OMP Officine Mazzocco Pagnoni SrlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 February 2024Dubhe announced an official partnership with OMP Officine Mazzocco Pagnoni Srl, a leading European company in the design and production of water pumps, oil pumps, and fan drive supports. This partnership enhances Dubhe's product portfolio in the cooling and lubrication systems category for commercial vehicles.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rhiag Group: European independent aftermarket parts distributor (part of D'Ieteren Group) operating across multiple countries with proprietary brand portfolios. Comparable to Dubhe as a multi-country distribution platform serving independent repair shops with a broad, branded parts catalog.
• Diesel Technic: German-based specialist in commercial vehicle spare parts with its own private-label brand DT Spare Parts. Directly comparable to Dubhe as a multi-category CV aftermarket parts distributor with branded parts covering engine, driveline, and chassis categories for trucks and buses.
• Sampa Otomotiv: Turkish manufacturer and distributor of commercial vehicle parts under the Sampa brand. Comparable to Dubhe as a privately-held CV parts specialist with a broad multi-product catalog covering engines, drivelines, brakes, and suspension serving European aftermarket channels.
• Ferdinand Bilstein (Febi): German aftermarket parts specialist with the febi brand covering engine, driveline, chassis, and electrical components. Comparable to Dubhe as a multi-category independent aftermarket distributor with deep private-label catalogs and broad European coverage.
• TEMOT International: Global aftermarket parts distributor alliance with strong European presence covering multi-brand CV and passenger vehicle parts. Comparable to Dubhe as a wholesale distributor serving independent workshops with a broad category mix and proprietary product lines.

Broad incumbents

• ZF Aftermarket: Aftermarket division of ZF Friedrichshafen, supplying driveline, chassis, and transmission parts for commercial vehicles. Comparable to Dubhe's CEI brand for gears and driveline, but at global scale with integrated OE-to-aftermarket coverage.
• Bosch Automotive Aftermarket: Global market leader in automotive aftermarket parts across all major vehicle categories. Overlaps with Dubhe on powertrain, braking, electrical, and diagnostic parts sold to commercial vehicle dealers and workshops, but operates at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions: Aftermarket arm of Schaeffler, offering parts under LuK, FAG, INA, and Ruville brands for driveline, chassis, and engine applications. Comparable to Dubhe on steering, suspension, and driveline distribution but operating at a much larger global scale.
• Mahle Aftermarket: Aftermarket division of Mahle, supplying engine components, filtration, and thermal management parts. Directly overlaps with Dubhe's MEC-DIESEL engine, gaskets, and cooling categories but operates with global brand reach and OE engineering.
• Knorr-Bremse: Global leader in braking and other systems for commercial vehicles with a growing aftermarket presence. Overlaps with Dubhe's brake system and compressed air categories, but as a Tier-1 OE supplier with a wider commercial vehicle portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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