Gruppo Paterno

What Gruppo Paterno does

Gruppo Paterno is a privately-held Italian family-owned diversified holding company founded in 1986 by the Paterno brothers (Domiziano, Sergio, and Franco) and operated through the parent EuroGroup S.p.A. Headquartered in Castel Ivano, Trentino-Alto Adige with legal domicile in Milan, the group coordinates six wholly-owned operating subsidiaries that span the full 'home environment' value chain. Eurobrico is the DIY retail flagship with 28+ stores in Triveneto and Lombardy and a 25,000-SKU e-commerce platform launched in 2015 and redesigned in 2020; CasaTua and CasaTua Relax operate 6+ Italian-furniture showrooms across Northern Italy. XLAM Dolomiti produces cross-laminated timber (XLAM) panels and constructs sustainable wooden buildings, with 1,000,000 m² of XLAM output across 600+ completed projects including the tallest wooden building in Italy. Funivie Lagorai runs a ski resort at Passo Brocon, while Melagorai produces natural apple juices from 30 hectares of mountain orchards.

Revenue is generated transactionally across B2C retail (DIY and furniture), B2B construction (XLAM Dolomiti), tourism services (ski resort), and agribusiness (apple juice). Disclosed financials are limited: Eurobrico alone generated approximately €150 million in revenue as reported by L'Adige (2019). In January 2023, Euro Immobiliare S.p.A. — the group's real estate holding entity — issued a €20 million senior secured bond (maturity 2029), structured by Banca Finint and subscribed by NB EPL Fondo de Titulización (Neuberger Berman) and SEAC Fin (Confcommercio Trentino), to fund a multi-year sustainable growth plan. The group employs approximately 800–850 people across subsidiaries and operates a multi-channel GTM combining owned retail, e-commerce, national TV advertising (Canale 5), and B2B direct sales; international footprint is nascent, with XLAM Dolomiti exporting to Australia (Multiplex, Monash University, La Trobe University projects) since 2019.

Name

Gruppo Paterno

Legal name

EuroGroup S.p.A.

Website

https://gruppopaterno.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gruppo Paterno is a privately-held Italian family-owned holding company (EuroGroup S.p.A.) operating six subsidiaries — Eurobrico (DIY retail), CasaTua (furniture), XLAM Dolomiti (sustainable timber construction), Funivie Lagorai (ski resort), Melagorai (apple juice), and Euro Immobiliare — serving consumers and B2B clients in Northern Italy with €150M+ disclosed subsidiary revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Milano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Eurobrico DIY Retail: Do-it-yourself retail chain operating 28+ stores in Triveneto and Lombardy regions. Offers over 50,000 products in-store and 25,000 products online through e-commerce platform launched in 2015. Revenue generated from retail sales of hardware, building materials, and home improvement products.
2. CasaTua Furniture Retail: Italian furniture retail chain with 6+ stores in Northern Italy. Revenue from sale of home furnishings including planning, consulting, delivery services, and pickup of used furniture. Also offers financing options.
3. XLAM Dolomiti Construction: Production and construction of XLAM wooden buildings for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Revenue from B2B construction contracts including projects for universities, commercial buildings, and residential complexes.
4. Funivie Lagorai Ski Resort: Ski resort operations at Passo Brocon including ski lifts, rentals, ski school, and food & beverage services. Revenue from lift tickets, equipment rentals, and hospitality services.
5. Melagorai Apple Products: Production and sale of 100% natural apple juices from 6 apple varieties grown on 30 hectares. Revenue from juice and beverage sales.
6. CasaTua Relax Furniture: Specialized relaxation furniture including sofas, beds, and armchairs sold through dedicated mini-stores and within CasaTua locations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Gruppo Paterno is a diversified family-owned holding company operating through six subsidiaries. It sells DIY and home improvement products via the Eurobrico retail chain (28+ stores and e-commerce), Italian furniture through CasaTua and CasaTua Relax stores (6+ locations), sustainable wood buildings via XLAM Dolomiti, ski resort services through Funivie Lagorai, and apple juice products via Melagorai. Revenue is generated from retail transactions, B2B construction contracts, and tourist/hospitality services.

Product overview

Gruppo Paterno is a diversified holding company founded by the Paterno brothers (Domiziano, Sergio, and Franco) in 1986, with operations coordinated by Eurogroup S.p.A. The group operates multiple business units across different sectors: Eurobrico (DIY retail with 28+ stores and e-commerce), CasaTua and CasaTua Relax (Italian furniture retail with 6+ stores), XLAM Dolomiti (cross-laminated timber construction), Funivie Lagorai (ski resort/tourism), and Melagorai (apple juice production). The group employs over 800 people across these subsidiaries serving the home environment sector from eco-sustainable building materials to furniture retail.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eurobrico: Do-it-Yourself retail chain with over 28 stores in Triveneto and Lombardy regions
• CasaTua
• CasaTua Relax
• XLAM Dolomiti
• Funivie Lagorai
• Melagorai

Products and services

• Eurobrico (DIY Retail Chain) Do-it-Yourself retail chain operating 28+ stores in Triveneto and Lombardy, offering over 50,000 in-store products and 25,000 items online through its e-commerce platform launched in 2015. Targets consumers and small contractors seeking hardware, building materials, and home improvement products.
• CasaTua (Italian Furniture Retail) Italian furniture retail brand offering design furniture, broad assortment, and quality at competitive prices. Operates 6+ stores in Northern Italy with large showrooms and 3 logistics centers; provides planning, consulting, delivery, pickup of used furniture, and financing options to consumers.
• Funivie Lagorai (Ski Resort) Ski resort at Passo Brocon in the Lagorai mountain range offering downhill skiing, night lighting, ski school, children's area, ski mountaineering, and internal restaurants. Generates revenue from lift tickets, equipment rentals, ski school, and food and beverage services to visiting skiers and families.
• XLAM Dolomiti (Sustainable Wood Construction) Production, design, and construction of small, medium, and large buildings using XLAM (Cross-Laminated Timber) panels. Delivers eco-sustainable houses built quickly with certified materials and well-defined costs. Serves B2B clients including universities (Monash, La Trobe), retailers (Aldi), real estate developers (Ri-Legno), and industrial operators (24Usrl / Cantieri Rossini di Pesaro). Completed 600+ projects totaling 1,000,000 m² of XLAM products.
• Melagorai (Apple Juice) Apple juice product line made from 6 apple varieties grown on 30 hectares on the slopes of the Lagorai mountain range. 100% natural apple juices with no added ingredients, sold to consumers seeking natural, locally produced beverages.
• CasaTua Relax (Relax Furniture) Specialized relaxation furniture sub-brand of CasaTua featuring sofas, recliners, sofa beds, mattresses, and beds with patented opening mechanisms. Sold through dedicated mini-stores and within CasaTua locations, including in-store 3D product configuration via tablet and Relax Experience areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• 600 construction projects completed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ARAN CucinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership with ARAN Cucine for exclusive kitchen display areas in CasaTua stores. Includes joint events, show cooking sessions, and integrated product offerings combining Italian furniture with ARAN kitchen designs.
• Aquila Basket TrentocoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 September 2019Gold sponsor of Aquila Basket basketball team for the 2019-2022 triennium. Partnership includes TV spots, game day activations, and brand visibility at BLM Group Arena in Trento.
• Multiplex AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 July 2019Partnership with Multiplex Australia for XLAM construction projects in Australia, including Monash University Melbourne campus and La Trobe University student housing.
• Ri-LegnocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper client for the construction of Italy's tallest wooden building (9 floors) and adjacent 5-floor building using XLAM technology, totaling 1,400 cubic meters of wood.
• 24Usrl (Cantiere Rossini di Pesaro)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject for the Paint Shed industrial building at Cantieri Rossini di Pesaro - construction of industrial yacht painting facilities up to 50 meters using XLAM technology.
• Monash University (Australia)minorOthersUniversity campus construction project in Melbourne using XLAM structural panels supplied by XLAM Dolomiti.
• La Trobe University (Australia)minorOthersStudent residential building construction project in Victoria, Australia using XLAM technology.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mondo Convenienza: Mondo Convenienza is one of Italy's largest furniture retailers, operating large-format stores selling kitchen, living, and bedroom furniture at competitive price points. Directly comparable to CasaTua's Italian furniture retail model with similar focus on design, value pricing, financing options, and integrated delivery services.
• Leroy Merlin Italia: Leroy Merlin is the largest DIY/home improvement retailer in Italy, part of the French Adeo Group. It directly competes with Gruppo Paterno's Eurobrico subsidiary in the same DIY category with similar product breadth (hardware, building materials, home improvement) and serves the same consumer DIY and renovation segment across Italy.
• Brico Io: Brico Io is an Italian DIY chain with stores nationwide, directly competing with Eurobrico in home improvement and building materials. Comparable in format (small-to-mid box DIY stores) and target consumer (DIY enthusiasts and trade professionals), making it one of the closest peer benchmarks for Eurobrico's regional Italian operations.
• OBI Italia: OBI is a German-origin DIY chain operating in Italy with stores offering hardware, tools, garden, and home improvement products. Directly comparable to Eurobrico's product mix and store format, OBI represents similar competitive pressure in the Italian DIY retail market.
• Conforama Italia: Conforama is a French-origin furniture and home furnishings retailer with stores across Italy. Comparable to CasaTua for furniture and home furnishings retail category overlap, with similar broad assortment and value positioning in the Italian market.
• Rubner Holzbau: Rubner Holzbau is a South Tyrolean/Italian timber construction company specializing in engineered wood buildings using glulam and CLT/XLAM technologies. Directly comparable to XLAM Dolomiti for sustainable wood construction projects, serving similar B2B developers, universities, and commercial clients across the Alpine region.

Broad incumbents

• Stora Enso: Stora Enso is a global leader in CLT/XLAM timber building products and engineered wood. While much larger and operating as a materials supplier rather than turnkey builder like XLAM Dolomiti, it represents the broader competitive landscape for sustainable wood construction materials that XLAM Dolomiti competes against or sources from.
• IKEA Italia: IKEA is the global incumbent in affordable design furniture retail, with multiple Italian stores. Comparable to CasaTua for furniture retail category overlap, but IKEA operates at much larger scale and broader geographic reach, making it a broader competitive threat rather than a like-for-like peer.
• Adeo Group: Adeo is the parent group of Leroy Merlin and other home improvement banners globally. As the broader incumbent in DIY retail, Adeo's scale, supply chain, and digital investment represent the type of competitive pressure Eurobrico faces from well-capitalised international DIY operators.

Regional players

• VOG Products (Consorzio VOG): VOG Products / Val Venosta is a leading South Tyrolean apple producer and juice manufacturer in Northern Italy. Regionally comparable to Melagorai for premium apple juice production in the same Alpine Italian geography, though at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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