IL CEPPO

What IL CEPPO does

Il Ceppo Industria Legno S.r.l. (IL CEPPO) is an Italian manufacturer of outdoor wooden structures and garden products, headquartered in Imola, Italy (Via Don L. Sturzo, 10). The company operates as a subsidiary of Imola Legno, a family-owned wood industry group founded in 1977 by the Poli family and now in its fourth generation. Il Ceppo was acquired by Imola Legno in 2014 and produces a broad product portfolio organized into eleven categories: structures (pergolas, gazebos, verandas, carports, door covers including OLTRE, ONDAWOOD, ONDALEVEL, SCREEN, MAREA, NO LIMITS, PAVILON, ALEA, PERGOLE, CARPORT, COPRIPORTA); the Materia Prima line of shelter structures (CHICCA, LINEA, BI-LINEA, TWIN, SPACE, GREENHOUSE); decking materials (Accoya, Abodo, Bamboo, thermo-treated Ash); wooden swimming pools; garden sheds and cabins (Casette); the Casa Come modular wooden living modules (30 and 47 sqm configurations); Linea Parco park furniture (benches, baskets, tables, notice boards); Giochi playground equipment; Fioriere/Griglie/Recinzioni planters, lattices, and fencing; Su Misura custom-made products; and Mobili furniture.

The company's core technology centers on wood transformation and processing, with particular emphasis on laminated fir (abete lamellare) construction, Accoya and Abodo modified woods, Scandinavian fir, and bamboo, combined with motorized and manually operated shade cloth systems (Soltis micro-perforated fabric, PVC coated cloth, acrylic). All manufacturing takes place in Italy under explicit Made-in-Italy branding, leveraging Imola Legno's broader sawmill and production infrastructure (Molfetta sawmill from 2006, Lugo production facility from 2005).

Il Ceppo serves primarily private homeowners seeking outdoor living enhancements (pergolas, verandas, gazebos, decking, pools, sheds), with secondary segments in public/municipal procurement (park furniture, playground equipment) and commercial hospitality (holiday resorts, campsites). Distribution is direct-to-customer through website inquiries, email, and telephone, with a "Su Misura" custom manufacturing service for bespoke projects. Marketing relies on Facebook and Pinterest social presence, email newsletters, participation in trade shows (notably Jardins, Jardin aux Tuileries in Paris in June 2015), and Made-in-Italy branding. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; transactions appear to be quote-based. A notable commercial installation was a promotional corner for Ferrero inside Mirabilandia theme park in June 2018. The firm employs 8 people.

Name

IL CEPPO

Legal name

Il Ceppo Industria Legno S.r.l.

Website

https://ilceppo.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Il Ceppo Industria Legno S.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer of outdoor wooden structures, including pergolas, gazebos, verandas, decking, garden sheds, wooden pools, and modular houses, serving private homeowners, municipalities, and hospitality clients through direct, custom-made-to-order sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Imola

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IL CEPPO (Il Ceppo Industria Legno S.r.l.) is an Italian manufacturer of outdoor wooden structures and garden products. It designs, produces, and sells laminated wood gazebos, pergolas, verandas, garden sheds, wooden swimming pools, decking, park furniture, playground equipment, planters, lattices, fences, modular wooden houses, and made-to-measure custom wood products entirely manufactured in Italy.

Product overview

IL CEPPO (Il Ceppo Industria Legno S.r.l.) is an Italian wood products company offering a comprehensive range of outdoor structures and garden products. The company operates as a single unified product portfolio organized into multiple categories: (1) Strutture (Structures) including pergolas, gazebos, carports, verandas, and door covers such as OLTRE, ONDAWOOD, ONDALEVEL, SCREEN, MAREA, NO LIMITS, PAVILON, ALEA, PERGOLE, CARPORT, COPRIPORTA, and AUTOCOVER; (2) Materia Prima (Raw Materials) product line featuring CHICCA, LINEA, BI-LINEA, TWIN, SPACE, GREENHOUSE, LIBERTY, LUCE, and MANHATTAN; (3) Decking materials including Abodo, Accoya, Bamboo, and thermo-treated Ash; (4) Piscine (Swimming Pools) in various shapes; (5) Casette (Garden Sheds) in multiple models; (6) Casa Come modular wooden houses; (7) Linea Parco park furniture; (8) Giochi playground equipment; (9) Fioriere, Griglie, Recinzioni (Planters, Lattices, Fences); (10) Su Misura custom products; and (11) Mobili (Furniture). All products are manufactured in Italy using wood processing technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Materia Prima: Raw material product line including garden structures like CHICCA, LINEA, BI-LINEA, TWIN, SPACE, GREENHOUSE
• Strutture
• Fioriere, griglie, recinzioni
• Casa Come
• Piscine
• Casette
• Giochi
• Decking
• Linea Parco
• Mobili

Products and services

• Strutture (Outdoor Structures) Range of outdoor wooden structures including pergolas, gazebos, verandas, carports, door covers, and waterproof shade structures in laminated fir, Accoya, and other wood types for private homeowners and commercial venues.
• Materia Prima (Raw Materials Line) Complete line of wooden garden structures including arched shelters, sliding structures, freestanding pergolas, and garden houses with attached greenhouses, built from laminated fir and Accoya wood.
• Decking Wooden decking materials in various wood types including Abodo, Accoya, Bamboo, Thermo-treated Ash, Metal Listone, and Quadra, available in different thicknesses and installation types for outdoor flooring.
• Piscine (Wooden Swimming Pools) Wooden swimming pools in octagonal, elongated octagonal, and rectangular shapes with 45mm Scandinavian fir walls, Sipo mahogany edges, blue liner, skimmer, and internal and external ladders.
• Casette (Garden Sheds) Wooden garden sheds and cabins available in interlocking block construction (13/19/24/32/44mm thickness) and panel construction (19mm), with multiple model variants for storage and outdoor use.
• Casa Come (Modular Wooden Houses) Modular wooden living space modules in 30 sqm and 47 sqm configurations with integrated kitchen, bathroom, HVAC, sleeping areas, and verandas; transportable with standard vehicles.
• Linea Parco (Park Furniture) Park and public furniture line including benches, baskets, tables, seating sets, notice boards, and waste bin covers designed for public outdoor spaces.
• Giochi (Playground Equipment)

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• FerrerominorOthers · 15 June 2018Il Ceppo created a promotional corner inside Mirabilandia theme park for Ferrero, a major Italian confectionery company. This was a commercial installation project showcasing their wooden structures.
• Imola LegnocoreOthersParent company relationship. Imola Legno acquired the Il Ceppo brand in 2014. Imola Legno is a major Italian wood industry company founded in 1977 by Enzo Poli, with operations spanning wood processing, packaging, and commercial distribution. The relationship involves shared technology, manufacturing capabilities, and market access.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Albixon: Czech producer of swimming pools, pool enclosures, pergolas, and outdoor structures — overlaps with Il Ceppo's Piscine (wooden pools) and Strutture (pergolas) lines, with a broader pool-centric platform.

Direct peers

• Palmako: Estonian manufacturer of wooden garden houses, pavilions, gazebos, pergolas, and sheds — the closest direct competitor to Il Ceppo across wooden outdoor structures for residential and commercial buyers.
• Lasita Maja: Dutch manufacturer of wooden summerhouses, garden rooms, log cabins, and outdoor structures sold across Europe — directly comparable portfolio of wooden garden buildings to Il Ceppo.
• Karibu: German manufacturer specializing in wooden garden houses, saunas, pavilions, and outdoor structures — directly comparable in engineered wooden outdoor products serving residential and commercial European markets.
• Weka Holzbau: German manufacturer of wooden garden houses, carports, pavilions, and outdoor structures — a direct competitor in the European wooden outdoor structures category with similar product breadth.
• Forest Garden: UK-based manufacturer and supplier of wooden garden products including sheds, fencing, summerhouses, and outdoor structures — directly comparable in wooden outdoor structure manufacturing and retail distribution.
• Biohort: Austrian manufacturer of premium metal garden sheds, storage boxes, and outdoor structures — competing with Il Ceppo in the garden shed / outdoor storage category, though via metal rather than wood.
• Rowlinson Garden Products: UK-based manufacturer of wooden garden buildings, gazebos, arbours, sheds, and outdoor furniture — a directly comparable producer of wooden garden structures and outdoor products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ilceppoindustrialegno
• Pinterestpinterest.com/ilceppoOfficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/il-ceppo

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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