Scarabelli Irrigazione

What Scarabelli Irrigazione does

Scarabelli Irrigazione (legally SCARABELLI IRRIGAZIONE s.r.l a Socio Unico, now operating under the IREX: Irrigation Excellence brand identity introduced in 2021) is an Italian irrigation equipment distributor and system integrator headquartered in Granarolo dell'Emilia, in the province of Bologna. Founded in 1977, the company supplies drip, sprinkler, filtration, fertigation, automation, valve, pump, fitting, pipeline, and special irrigation systems — including pivot systems, the proprietary Up & Down configuration, self-propelled field machines, and osmosis water treatment — to agricultural, ornamental/landscape, and industrial-civil water management customers across Italy. The portfolio is built on Italian distribution rights for leading international principals (Rain Bird, Hunter, Toro, Weathermatic, Grundfos, Calpeda, Bermad, Senninger, Plasson, Perrot, Amiad, Tefen, DOSTEC, Galcon, Solem, Samcla, Valticino) combined with proprietary automation controllers in the Agronic series, and the company operates an experimental farm (Azienda Agricola Scarabelli) documenting field trials since 2005. Underlying technology centers on irrigation hardware integration rather than software platforms, with Agricoltura 4.0-compliant controllers and Davis sensors providing data acquisition and remote telemanagement (Samcla) capabilities.

Scarabelli's commercial model is quote-based hardware sales delivered through direct sales from Bologna plus a nationwide Italian commercial network (Rete commerciale Italia), with revenue primarily generated from equipment and component sales. Around that core, the company layers adjacent services that create incremental revenue and customer stickiness: the Scarabelli Designer Service (hydraulic calculations, automation analysis, drawings, cost estimates), Assistenza Scarabelli post-sale technical support, and the structured Corsi Scarabelli training programs (Base, Installation, Design, CAD, Agriculture). Marketing reach is built on the company website with multilingual technical documentation, an email newsletter, trade show participation, and the "In campo" field-trial publication channel.

The firm is a privately held Italian limited company with no disclosed parent, subsidiaries, funding rounds, or external institutional investors. Customers are not publicly named and pricing is not disclosed; the company holds ISO 9001 quality certification issued by DNV and operates a whistleblower reporting channel. Operating geography is single-country (Italy), although the 2021 IREX rebrand positions the group for international ambitions.

Name

Scarabelli Irrigazione

Legal name

SCARABELLI IRRIGAZIONE s.r.l a Socio Unico

Website

https://scarabelli.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scarabelli Irrigazione, an Italian irrigation equipment distributor and system integrator founded in 1977 in Bologna, supplies drip, sprinkler, fertigation, automation, and special irrigation systems — alongside design, training, and technical support — to agricultural, landscape, and industrial-civil customers across Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Irrigation Equipment

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (423720)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Irrigation Design, Installation & Maintenance Services (Engineering, Retrofit, Repair) (AFAAACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Drip Irrigation Installation & Maintenance (Gardens/Planters) (HSAIAEAE), Drip Irrigation Consumables & Accessories (Emitters, Dripline, Fittings, End Caps) (AFABAHAD), Chemigation/Fertigation Injection Systems (Injectors, Dosing Pumps, Venturi Systems) (AFABAHAL), Monitoring, Metering & Flow Measurement (Meters, Pressure/Flow Gauges, Telemetry) (AFAAACAK), Lawn & Garden Equipment Retail (Mowers, Trimmers, Blowers) (CRAIAIAA)

Keywords

• Irrigation equipment
• Drip irrigation systems
• Fertigation systems
• Agricultural pumps
• Landscape irrigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Bologna

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Irrigation Equipment Sales: Scarabelli Irrigazione generates revenue through the sale of irrigation equipment and components including drip irrigation systems, sprinkler systems, filtration, valves, pumps, piping, fittings, automation controllers, and fertigation equipment. The company offers both products and design services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Scarabelli Irrigazione designs, distributes, and supplies complete irrigation systems and components across 11 product categories — drip irrigation, sprinkler, filtration, automation, fertigation, ornamental/landscape, valves, pumps, fittings, pipelines, and special systems. The company integrates proprietary offerings with leading international brands (Rain Bird, Hunter, Toro, Weathermatic, Bermad, Senninger, Grundfos, Calpeda, Plasson, Perrot, Galcon, Valticino, Samcla, Solem, Amiad, Tefen, DOSTEC) and complements hardware sales with design services, technical support, training programs, and field-trial validation through its experimental farm.

Product overview

Scarabelli Irrigazione (now operating under the IREX identity) is an Italian company specializing in intelligent and sustainable irrigation solutions with over 43 years of experience. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of irrigation products organized into 11 main categories: Drip Irrigation (irrigazione a goccia), Sprinkler Irrigation (aspersione), Filtration (filtrazione), Automation (automazione), Fertigation (fertirrigazione), Ornamental/Landscape Irrigation (ornamentale), Valves (valvole), Pumps (pompe), Fittings (raccorderia), Pipelines (condotte), and Special Systems (impianti speciali). The ecosystem includes complementary services such as Scarabelli Designer Service for irrigation system design, technical support, training programs, and an experimental farm for field testing. Products range from basic components like pipes, valves, and fittings to sophisticated automation controllers (Agronic series), fertigation systems, and special systems like the Up & Down system and self-propelled field machines. The company distributes internationally recognized brands including Rain Bird, Hunter, Toro, Weathermatic, Bermad, Senninger, and Grundfos alongside their own branded products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IREX (Irrigation Excellence): International group identity and brand for intelligent and sustainable irrigation solutions

Products and services

• Drip Irrigation Systems (Irrigazione a goccia) Water-efficient drip irrigation systems for agriculture and landscape applications, delivering water directly to plant roots. Targeted at farmers, growers, and landscape professionals.
• Sprinkler Irrigation Systems (Aspersione) Sprinkler-based irrigation systems including sprinklers, micro-sprinklers, nebulizers, mini-irrigators, and hammer sprinklers for agricultural and landscape applications.
• Filtration Systems (Filtrazione) Filtration systems including plastic and metal filters, hydrocyclones, automatic filters, sand filters, and pre-filtration units for agricultural, civil, and industrial water systems.
• Irrigation Automation Controllers (Automazione) Irrigation automation controllers including Agronic series (Agronic 2500, Agronic 5500), filter control units, fertigation control banks, data acquisition systems, and climate monitoring instruments with Agricoltura 4.0 compatibility.
• Fertigation Systems (Fertirrigazione) Fertilizer injection and fertigation systems including fertilizer tanks, Venturi systems, hydraulic and electric dosing pumps, and mixing/acidification kits for agricultural irrigation.
• Ornamental and Landscape Irrigation Products (Ornamentale) Landscape irrigation products including drip lines, sprinklers, solenoid valves, programmers, and accessories from premium brands, targeted at garden designers, landscape contractors, and sports/golf facility operators.
• Valves (Valvole) Valve products including mini-valves, PVC valves, check valves, metal valves, pressure regulators (Senninger, Bermad), Hansen valves, hydraulic valves (Bermad Series 100, 200, 203, 400, 600), and water meters for irrigation, civil, and industrial systems.
• Pumps (Pompe) Pump systems including submersible (3" to 8"), vertical/horizontal multistage, self-priming, drainage pumps, motorized pumps, and assembled pressure units from Calpeda and Grundfos for domestic and industrial water supply.
• Fittings (Raccorderia) Fittings including compression fittings (Plasson Ecofit and Bianco/Nera series), PVC fittings, threaded fittings, metal fittings, flat fittings, electrofusion fittings, and accessories for PE pipe connections.
• Pipelines (Condotte) Pipeline products including low/high density polyethylene (PEBD/PEAD), PVC, PVC-A, Layflat, corrugated pipes, drainage pipes, and suction/delivery hoses.
• Special Irrigation Systems (Impianti speciali) Special irrigation systems including pre-assembled units, integrated pumping/filtration/fertigation systems, self-propelled field machines, Up & Down system for maximum crop surface utilization, pivot irrigation, rain pipes, osmosis water treatment, and firefighting systems.
• Scarabelli Designer Service Professional irrigation design service providing hydraulic calculations, automation analysis, detailed drawings, and cost estimates for garden and agricultural irrigation projects, helping customers plan systems simply, quickly, and economically.
• Assistenza Scarabelli (Technical Support and Post-Sale Service) Post-sale technical support service with qualified technicians available for assistance and on-site intervention, providing maintenance and support for installed irrigation systems.
• Corsi Scarabelli (Training Programs) Structured training programs including basic ornamental courses, advanced installation courses, advanced design courses, CAD design courses, and agriculture-specific courses for irrigation professionals and customers.
• Azienda Agricola Scarabelli (Experimental Farm and Field Trials) Experimental agricultural facility where technicians and agronomists test irrigation products in real field conditions, documenting crop trial results for vine, corn, tomato, and potato to validate product performance for customers.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rain BirdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRain Bird is a major irrigation equipment manufacturer whose products (irrigators, electrovalves, programmers, sprinklers) are distributed through Scarabelli Irrigazione in Italy. Products include static and dynamic irrigators, spray nozzles, and irrigation controllers.
• HuntercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHunter Industries products distributed by Scarabelli include irrigation controllers (X-Core, Pro-C, HC, HCC, Node), sensors, remote controls (Roam), and a full range of static and dynamic irrigators.
• TorocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorToro irrigation products including electrovalves (P220, TPV, Ez-Flo Plus, 252, 264), dynamic and static irrigators, and programmers (TMC, TEMP, EVO, DDC series).
• WeathermaticcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWeathermatic products include Smartline and Proline programmers, Smartlink and Aircard connectivity modules, sensors, electrovalves (Nitro, Silver Bullet, Black Bullet), and dynamic irrigators (T3 Turbo, CT70).
• GrundfoscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrundfos SQE 3-inch electric submersible pumps distributed through Scarabelli for domestic and industrial water supply applications.
• CalpedacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCalpeda pumps including vertical multistage (MXV-B), horizontal multistage (MXH, MXP, MGP), self-priming (NGX, NGL), drainage submersibles (GM, GXR, GQR, GQG), and assembled pressure units.
• BermadcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBermad valves including air vents, pressure regulators, hydraulic control valves (Series 100, 200, 203, 350, 600), and backwash valves for irrigation, civil, and industrial systems.
• SenningercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSenninger pressure regulators for drip irrigation and sprinkler systems, pre-set regulators for agricultural irrigation applications.
• PlassoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlasson compression fittings including Ecofit Series and Bianco/Nera Series, distributed through Scarabelli for PE pipe connections.
• Perrot Regnerbau CalwcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPerrot products include ZK-30, ZS-30, ZE-30 sector sprinklers, Hydra-2-XS, Hydra M, 2M turbine sprinklers, P2-M pistons, VP3 sprinklers for synthetic sports areas, and Irriwalker mobile irrigation systems.
• GalconminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGalcon battery-powered programmers for gardens, simple irrigation scheduling solutions.
• ValticinominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorValticino tap-mounted controllers with single and double output for garden irrigation.
• SamclaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSamcla telemanagement systems Infinite and SmartPro for remote irrigation management.
• SolemminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSolem garden programmers distributed through Scarabelli for residential irrigation control.
• AmiadcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmiad hydraulic motor-driven injection pumps for fertigation systems, distributed by Scarabelli for agricultural irrigation applications.
• TefencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTefen Mixrite proportional dosers for fertilizer injection in drip irrigation and sprinkler systems.
• DOSTECcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDOSTEC piston and membrane dosing pumps for precise liquid product dosing in fertigation applications.
• IREX: Irrigation ExcellencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIREX (Irrigation Excellence) is described as an international group specialized in intelligent and sustainable irrigation solutions. Scarabelli Irrigazione appears to be part of this group, representing a rebranding or evolution of the company identity.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Grundfos: Global pump manufacturer; Scarabelli distributes Grundfos SQE submersible pumps in Italy. Relevant adjacent peer because pumping equipment is integral to every irrigation system Scarabelli sells and competes against at the component level.

Broad incumbents

• Rain Bird: Global irrigation equipment manufacturer offering sprinklers, drip, valves and smart controllers for agriculture, golf and landscape; another key Scarabelli supplier. Comparable on product categories and target customers globally.
• Netafim: Global leader in drip and smart irrigation owned by Orbia; offers proprietary drippers, digital farming platforms and large-scale project execution. Comparable as a multi-category irrigation solutions provider competing for the same agricultural and landscape customers in Italy and across Europe.
• Toro Company: U.S. manufacturer of irrigation equipment (valves, sprinklers, controllers) alongside turf and snow equipment; Scarabelli distributor for Toro electrovalves, irrigators and programmers in Italy. Comparable via shared product categories.
• Hunter Industries: U.S.-based manufacturer of irrigation controllers, rotors, sprays and valves for landscape and agricultural markets; one of Scarabelli's core supplier brands (X-Core, Pro-C, HC, HCC, Node controllers). Comparable via the same product categories and overlapping customer base.
• Jain Irrigation Systems: Large India-based irrigation and pipe company offering drip, sprinkler, PVC pipes, valves and tissue culture; comparable via full irrigation-stack offering and global distribution into agricultural markets.

Direct peers

• Irritec: Italian-headquartered irrigation systems manufacturer and distributor offering drip, sprinkler, filtration and fertigation solutions across agriculture, landscape and golf. Closest direct competitor: same geography, overlapping product portfolio, and similar multi-brand integrator/integrated-manufacturer model.
• NaanDanJain Irrigation: Israel/India-headquartered irrigation manufacturer offering drip, sprinkler, micro-sprinkler and filtration products worldwide. Comparable as a multi-product irrigation systems provider targeting the same agricultural and landscape end users.
• Rivulis Irrigation: Israel-based irrigation solutions provider offering drip lines, sprinklers, filters and micro-irrigation components with global distribution. Directly comparable product portfolio and target segments (agriculture, landscape, greenhouse).

Regional players

• Calpeda: Italy-based pump manufacturer (vertical/horizontal multistage, submersible, self-priming) — a Scarabelli supplier and direct domestic competitor on the pumps portion of irrigation system bills of materials.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Scarabellirrigazione
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scarabelli-irrigazione-s.r.l.

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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