Gallinea srl

What Gallinea srl does

Gallinea srl is an Italian private limited company founded in 1959 in Palazzolo sull'Oglio (Brescia), operating as a specialty manufacturer of custom electromechanical components for marine vessels. The company's core product lines comprise custom-engineered windscreen wiper systems (motors, arms, blades, control units), axial and centrifugal fans for engine room ventilation, TV lift mechanisms for marine and residential installation, automation kits for hard-tops and furniture, table pedestals, and the Nautys-branded premium nautical and outdoor furniture. Technical differentiation rests on a proprietary DQN design protocol co-developed with Politecnico di Milano, PWM-based electronic motor control with CAN bus integration, IP68-rated fan motors (~70% lighter than traditional marine fans), and double-drive wiper architectures.

The business model is custom B2B hardware sales: products are priced per customer specification through consultation with the technical office, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Gallinea generates revenue through direct sales to marine shipyards (long-standing relationships with Azimut, Ferretti, and Riva since 1987) combined with an international authorised dealer and service network. The Innovation for Boat division (established 2007) drives development of new products. Made in Italy manufacturing is a deliberate positioning lever. Beyond marine OEMs, secondary segments include residential home automation (Lift TV Home, furniture automations) and consumer-facing premium furniture (Nautys).

The company operates with 9 employees, paid-in capital of €100,000, no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and no public listing. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Active customer relationships and ongoing product development indicate operational continuity, though the small scale and concentration in Italian luxury yacht manufacturing create meaningful exposure to OEM-level concentration and luxury-cycle volatility.

Name

Gallinea srl

Legal name

Gallinea srl

Website

https://gallinea.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gallinea srl is an Italian specialty manufacturer (founded 1959) of custom electromechanical components — windscreen wipers, marine fans, TV lift systems, automations, and Nautys furniture — serving yacht builders such as Azimut, Ferretti, and Riva via direct sales and an international authorised dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Hardware Components

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAJAJAA

Integrated Marine Electrical Systems & Switchboards

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Marine Electrical, Automation & Navigation Systems

SECONDARYIMAJAIAG

Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Marine Equipment & Outfitting (Deck, Cargo Handling, HVAC, Accommodation)

Keywords

• Marine windscreen wipers
• Marine ventilation fans
• Nautical TV lifts
• Boat automation systems
• Nautical furniture design

Headquarters

HQ city

Palazzolo sull'Oglio, Brescia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Windscreen Wiper Systems: Custom-designed windscreen wiper systems for boats including motors, arms, blades, control units, and accessories. Revenue generated through direct sales to shipyards and via dealer network.
2. Fans and Ventilation Systems: Axial and centrifugal fans for marine engine room ventilation, including DC and AC models, control units, gravity/manual/electric/pneumatic shutters, and flanges. Also custom A.C. machines on demand.
3. TV Lift Mechanisms: Lift TV systems for marine and habitat applications, including Norma, Telescopium, Gemini R, Gemini S, Orion, and Sirio models. Custom solutions offered through technical office consultation.
4. Nautys Furniture: Nautys brand of exclusive design furniture for nautical and outdoor sectors, including BreezeLine, DesckCafè, Elevia, Horizon, SeaScape, and ShoreSet products.
5. Marine Automation Kits: Automation kits for hard-top movements including window opening/closing, doors, navigation monitors, and sundecks. Complete mechanical and electronic parts supplied for various movements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gallinea srl designs and manufactures custom mechanical and electronic components for marine vessels and habitat applications. Core product lines include windscreen wiper systems (with proprietary double-drive motors, multiple arm series, and CAN-integrated control units), axial and centrifugal ventilation fans for marine engine rooms, TV lift mechanisms for marine and residential use, and automation kits for hard-tops, windows, doors, and furniture. The company also offers the Nautys sub-brand of exclusive nautical and outdoor furniture. All products are manufactured in Italy.

Product overview

Gallinea srl is a historic Italian manufacturer (established 1959) specializing in nautical accessories and marine automation solutions. The product portfolio centers on four core product lines: (1) Windscreen Wipers featuring custom-designed systems with proprietary double-drive motors, multiple arm series (EGO carbon fiber, Pro-Line, Classic, D-Namyc, Mini NRG), and electronic control units with CAN interface; (2) Fans comprising axial and centrifugal ventilation systems developed with an automotive manufacturer partner; (3) Lift TV Systems for both marine and residential installation in up/down, rotating, and sliding configurations; and (4) the Nautys sub-brand for nautical and outdoor furniture. The portfolio is extended by automations for boat hard-tops and home furniture, table pedestals, and safety products. All products are manufactured exclusively in Italy, with design capabilities enhanced through collaboration with Politecnico di Milano. The Innovation for Boat division (established 2007) drives development of new technologically advanced products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nautys: Nautys revolutionizes the concept of furniture for the nautical and outdoor sectors, offering exclusive design solutions created for those who wish to experience the sea and open spaces with elegance and sophistication. With an innovative approach and meticulous attention to detail, Nautys combines high-quality materials with the art of contemporary design.

Products and services

• Windscreen Wipers Custom-designed windscreen wiper systems for nautical vessels featuring double-drive motors, adjustable flange-mounted blades, and integrated sprinkler nozzles. The product range includes EGO carbon fiber arm series, Pro-Line, Classic, D-Namyc, and Mini NRG arms; Big, Medium, Small, Compact, and Mini XL motors; electronic control units with PWM motor management and CAN bus output; and accessories for marine wiper installations.
• Fans (Ventilatori) Axial and centrifugal ventilation fans for marine engine rooms, including axial D.C. fans (305mm, 255mm, 225mm in 12V and 24V variants), centrifugal fans (A.C. and D.C.), A.C. axial custom units, and control units. Features IP68 motors, up to 80°C standard temperature rating (250°C special). Approximately 70% lighter than traditional machines.
• Lift TV Marine TV lift mechanisms for boat installation (indoor and outdoor), featuring up/down, rotating, and sliding systems. Products include Norma, Telescopium, Gemini R, Gemini S, Orion, and Sirio models designed for quiet operation, solid construction, and easy furniture integration.
• Lift TV Home (Lift Habitat) TV lift systems for residential installation combining latest-generation materials with mechanical, electrical, and electronic integration. Home variants include Gemini Home, Gemini R Home, Norma Home, Orion Home, Sirio Home, and Telescopium Home, each individually assembled and tested.
• Pedestals (Basi Tavolo) Table base pedestals offering architectural flexibility with extreme robustness and quiet operation. Products include Up-One, Up-One+, Up-Twin, and Gallinea Power Bank models designed for customizable shapes and materials.
• Nautys Exclusive design furniture for nautical and outdoor sectors combining high-quality materials with contemporary design. Product line includes BreezeLine, DesckCafè, Elevia, Horizon, SeaScape, and ShoreSet collections offering comfort and style for marine and outdoor living.
• iBoat Automations Automation kits for hard-top movements on boats including opening/closing windows, doors, navigation monitors, and sundecks. Complete mechanical and electronic parts supplied for indoor and outdoor marine automation applications.
• Automations for Furniture Home furniture automation solutions for drawers, doors, domes, and flaps. Part of Innovation for Boat division, focused on technologically advanced products with environmental consideration.
• Safety Products Safety solutions for home/workplace and marine applications, including Habitat Safety and Marine Safety product lines.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Politecnico di MilanocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for research and development. Together with Politecnico di Milano, Gallinea developed the DQN protocol for the design of windscreen wiper systems. This collaboration enables precise custom engineering for any vessel using a systematic methodology.
• Automotive Manufacturer (Qualified)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with a qualified automotive manufacturer for the production of fans. This type of fan has brought significant advantages in marine applications, with greater efficiency and a reduction in weight compared to traditional marine fans.
• Bosch (Historical)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 1989, Gallinea Casa distributed modular kitchens and home appliances in collaboration with Bosch. This historical partnership evolved, and by 2002 the two entities merged into the current Gallinea srl structure focused on nautical products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Blue Sea Systems: US designer and manufacturer of marine electrical products including panels, breakers, and integration components. Comparable in marine-grade electrical/control components with CAN/automation relevance.
• Roca Wipers: Spanish manufacturer of marine wipers and wiper systems for vessels. Directly competes with Gallinea in custom-engineered marine wiper solutions.
• Scanstrut: UK designer/manufacturer of marine accessories for cable management, charging, mounting, and on-board electronics. Comparable premium-positioned marine accessory supplier targeting OEMs and aftermarket.
• Quick Spa: Italian marine equipment manufacturer offering lighting, automation, and on-board electrical systems for yachts. Highly comparable in geography, customer base (Italian yacht builders), and product scope of integrated marine electrical/automation.
• Speich: Historic Italian manufacturer of marine windscreen wipers and accessories. Closest direct competitor in wiper systems with a comparable Made-in-Italy positioning.
• Gianneschi Pumps and Blowers: Italian maker of marine pumps, blowers, and engine-room ventilation equipment. Closely comparable as a fellow Italian niche supplier of mechanical/electrical marine fit-out components to yacht builders.
• Exalto: Dutch maker of marine windscreen wiper systems, deck equipment, and galley hardware. Directly competes with Gallinea in marine wipers and shares a similar shipyard-channel GTM model.

Broad incumbents

• Lewmar: Major marine hardware supplier of winches, deck hardware, windlasses, and hatches. Adjacent in supplying premium yacht builders with integrated on-board systems.
• Dometic: Global marine and RV HVAC, ventilation, and on-board equipment supplier. Overlaps with Gallinea's engine-room ventilation and habitat/TV-lift categories but at far greater scale and breadth.
• VETUS: Established marine equipment brand offering ventilation, electrical, plumbing, and engine room accessories. Comparable in fan/ventilation products but operates across a much wider marine portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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