GALI FRANCE

What GALI FRANCE does

GALI FRANCE is the French subsidiary of Grupo Galí (Grupo Galí), a family-owned Spanish industrial company founded in 1950 that designs and manufactures pneumatic and hydraulic starting systems for internal combustion engines, ATEX-certified explosion-proof components and systems, and textile screen printing machinery. With 75 years of specialized engineering experience, the parent group operates international subsidiaries in Spain, Germany, Italy, France, China, Singapore, and Japan, and is supported by a global distributor network. GALI FRANCE, based in Elne, Occitanie, with 6 listed employees, functions as a localized sales and service entity distributing the parent group's engineered equipment into French-market customers across four primary verticals: Oil & Gas, Mining, Marine, and general Industry.

The core product portfolio centers on three areas: (1) Internal Combustion Engine Starting Systems, including pneumatic starters (A27, A27LP models), hydraulic starters (H10 model), 30–40 bar compressor groups, hydraulic power units, butterfly valves (BV3/BV5 series with air admission shut-off), and air intake cut-off valves; (2) ATEX/Ex Explosion-Proof Solutions, including EX D alternators, Ex vehicle conversions for industrial vehicles, portable Ex compressors, and individual Ex components; and (3) GALI LMT textile screen printing machinery. Underlying technologies are mechanical and electromechanical engineering combined with fluid power and safety-certified architecture for hazardous atmospheres. Competitive differentiation rests on multi-jurisdiction regulatory certifications — Type Approved Product status from maritime classification societies DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, and Bureau Veritas, plus INERIS accreditation for the IsmATEX training program and SegurATEX after-sales service.

The business model is direct enterprise sales and channel distribution of engineered industrial equipment with bespoke, quote-based pricing (not publicly disclosed). Go-to-market relies on direct enterprise sales for custom ATEX and marine-classified solutions, supplemented by a global distributor network for localized reach. Customer segments are exclusively enterprise and project-based — Oil & Gas operators, mining companies, marine/shipbuilders, and general industrial firms requiring safety-critical starting systems for engines operating in explosive atmospheres. The company is family-owned with no external funding, no parent company, and no disclosed M&A activity.

Name

GALI FRANCE

Legal name

GALI Group (Grupo Galí)

Website

https://gali-france.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GALI FRANCE is the French subsidiary of family-owned Spanish industrial group Grupo Galí, distributing pneumatic and hydraulic engine starters, ATEX-certified explosion-proof components, and related industrial equipment to Oil & Gas, Mining, Marine, and general Industry customers across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Engine Starting Systems

NAICS

Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pneumatic Air Preparation & Distribution (FRL assemblies, manifolds, air headers) (IMAHAGAD)

Keywords

• Pneumatic engine starters
• ATEX explosion-proof equipment
• Hydraulic starting systems
• Industrial compressor units
• Textile screen printing machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Not specified

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

GALI FRANCE is the French subsidiary of GALI Group, a family-owned industrial manufacturer with 75 years of experience. The company designs and sells pneumatic and hydraulic starting systems for internal combustion engines, ATEX-certified explosion-proof components, Ex vehicle conversions, butterfly valves, compressor units, hydraulic power units, and textile screen printing machinery. Its products serve oil & gas, mining, marine, and general industrial customers requiring reliable engine starting and certified explosion protection.

Product overview

GALI is a family-owned industrial company with 75 years of experience designing and developing mechanical components for diesel engines, explosion-proof (ATEX) systems, and textile printing machinery. The product portfolio centers on three core areas: (1) Starting Systems for Internal Combustion Engines — including pneumatic starters (Arrancadores neumáticos) and hydraulic starters (Arrancadores hidráulicos), complemented by compressor units, hydraulic power units, and control valves like the BV3/BV5 butterfly valve series and air intake cut-off valves; (2) Explosion-Proof (ATEX/Ex) Solutions — encompassing Ex vehicle conversions, portable compressors, Ex components, and explosion-proof alternators; and (3) Textile Screen Printing Machinery (GALI LMT) — a complete system for serigraphic textile stamping. The company serves key industrial sectors including Oil & Gas, Mining, Marine, and general Industry, with international presence across Spain (headquarters), Germany, Italy, France, China, Singapore, and Japan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IsmATEX: Accredited training courses for ATEX electrical and mechanical personnel certified by notified body INERIS
• SegurATEX
• GALI LMT

Products and services

• Pneumatic Starters (Arrancadores Neumáticos)
• Hydraulic Starters (Arrancadores Hidráulicos)
• Butterfly Valve Series BV3 and BV5
• Air Intake Cut-off Valve (Válvula de Corte de Admisión de Aire)
• Turners/Rotators (Viradores)
• Compressor Units 30-40 bar (Grupos Compresores)
• Hydraulic Power Units (Centrales Hidráulicas)
• Ex Vehicle Conversions (Conversiones de Vehículos Ex)
• Ex Portable Compressor
• Ex Components
• Textile Screen Printing Machinery (GALI LMT)
• Explosion-proof Alternators (Alternadores Antideflagrantes EX)
• Retrofit Solutions

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• INERIScoreOthersINERIS (Institut National de l'Environnement Industriel et des Risques) is the Notified Body that provides accreditation for GALI's IsmATEX training programs for electrical and mechanical ATEX personnel certification.
• DNV (Det Norske Veritas)coreOthersType Approved Product certification for marine applications. DNV is a leading classification society for maritime safety and sustainability.
• ABS (American Bureau of Shipping)coreOthersType Approved Product certification for marine applications. ABS is a leading global provider of classification and technical assurance services for the maritime industry.
• Lloyd's RegistercoreOthersType Approved Product certification for marine applications. Lloyd's Register is a global engineering and technical services organization providing classification society services.
• Bureau VeritascoreOthersProduct certification for conformity assessment. Bureau Veritas provides testing, inspection, and certification services across multiple industries.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kaeser Kompressoren: Specialized manufacturer of compressors and compressed air systems serving oil & gas, marine, and industrial customers; comparable to GALI's 30-40 bar compressor groups and pneumatic starting equipment for hazardous environments.
• CompAir (Gardner Denver): Manufacturer of oil-injected and oil-free compressors serving oil & gas, marine, and mining; directly comparable to GALI's compressor groups and pneumatic systems for hazardous-area applications.
• Sullair: Manufacturer of rotary screw compressors and portable compressed air solutions serving oil & gas, mining, and construction; comparable to GALI's compressor groups and Ex portable compressor offerings.
• Bauer Kompressoren: Specialized manufacturer of high-pressure and specialty compressors for diving, offshore, oil & gas, and industrial applications; comparable to GALI's high-pressure compressor groups and hazardous-environment pneumatic systems.
• Festo: Leading pneumatic and automation components manufacturer offering cylinders, valves, and motion-control products; closely comparable to GALI's pneumatic starter, valve, and air-handling component portfolio.
• Hatz Diesel: Specialized manufacturer of diesel engines and related systems for industrial, construction, and marine applications; comparable to GALI as a fellow supplier of mission-critical starting and powertrain equipment for diesel engines in demanding environments.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Global leader in motion and control technologies, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems, valves, and filters; comparable to GALI's hydraulic starters, hydraulic power units, and fluid power valves for industrial and hazardous environments.
• Ingersoll Rand: Global industrial conglomerate offering compressed air systems, pneumatic tools, and fluid handling equipment; comparable to GALI in pneumatic starters, compressors, and motion-control components, though operating at a much larger scale across broader markets.
• Bosch Rexroth: Major manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic components and systems for industrial, mobile, and factory automation applications; comparable to GALI's hydraulic starters, hydraulic power units, and motion-control components.
• Atlas Copco: Major manufacturer of compressors, vacuum solutions, and industrial tools with strong presence in oil & gas, mining, and marine; directly comparable to GALI's compressor groups and pneumatic starting systems for hazardous-area applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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