What Garlando Spa does

Garlando S.p.A. is a privately held Italian manufacturer and distributor of recreational and fitness sporting goods, founded in 1954 and headquartered in Pozzolo Formigaro (province of Alessandria), Italy. The company designs and produces foosball tables (calciobalilla), table tennis tables, billiards, air hockey tables, dartboards, and outdoor recreational equipment including basketball hoops, soccer goals, trampolines, and swings. Core technical features include telescopic safety rods with retracting tips for child protection, ball bearings inside nylon bushings for rod smoothness, tempered glass playing surfaces, marine-grade plywood for outdoor models with water-repellent adhesives, and anti-corrosion chrome-plated steel components. The company holds EN 71 toy safety certification, EN 14468 table tennis compliance, and ITSF competition registration for its NUMBER 1 and World Champion 2.0 models.

The business operates across a portfolio of owned brands (Toorx Professional, Toorx Vertical, Toorx, Everfit, and Nextreme) and exclusive Italian distribution agreements for international brands including Stiga (table tennis, since 2008), Nautilus, Stairmaster, Schwinn, Inspire, Star Trac, and National Geographic. The company serves multiple use-case segments: home family consumers, commercial establishments (bars, hotels, resorts, beaches, campsites), professional athletes in ITSF-sanctioned tournaments, the accessibility/disability market via its Special Champion model, educational and sports institutions, and private outdoor family use.

Garlando distributes exclusively through a network of over 25 authorized webstores and retailers in Italy rather than direct-to-consumer; the corporate website (garlando.it) provides product catalogs, comparison tools, and dealer information but does not sell directly. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company's growth model relies on new product introductions (e.g., NUMBER 1 in 2023, Nextreme in 2015), exclusive distribution partnerships, and expansion of the product range across adjacent recreational and fitness categories, while remaining geographically concentrated in the Italian domestic market.

Name

Garlando Spa

Legal name

Garlando S.p.A.

Website

https://garlando.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Garlando S.p.A., founded in 1954 in Italy, manufactures and distributes foosball tables, ping pong tables, billiards, and outdoor recreational equipment under owned brands (Toorx, Everfit, Nextreme) and exclusive Italian distribution agreements for international brands (Stiga, Nautilus, Schwinn, Stairmaster), serving home, commercial, and professional customers through a 25+ authorized dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Sports Equipment

NAICS

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992), Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423910)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949), Games, Toys & Children's Vehicles (No Dolls & Bicycles) (3944)

akta.pro primary industry

Fitness, Exercise & Gym Equipment Distribution (CRAOAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Racquet Sports & Court Sports Distribution (Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton) (CRAOAJAI), Team Sports Goals, Nets & Field Equipment Retail (CRAMAEAK), Outdoor Recreation Equipment Distribution (Camping, Hiking, Climbing) (CRAOAJAB)

Keywords

• Foosball tables
• Table tennis tables
• Billiards equipment
• Outdoor games
• Recreational sports equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Pozzolo Formigaro

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Garlando S.p.A. designs, manufactures, and distributes recreational sports equipment, with a core focus on foosball tables (calciobalilla) for both home and commercial use. The company's product range also includes table tennis tables, billiards, air hockey, darts, multi-game tables, and outdoor recreational games such as basketball hoops, trampolines, and swings. Garlando additionally serves as the exclusive Italian distributor for international fitness brands including Stiga, Nautilus, Stairmaster, Schwinn, Inspire, and Star Trac, and operates owned fitness brands Toorx, Everfit, and Nextreme.

Product overview

Garlando Spa is an Italian sporting goods manufacturer offering a diversified portfolio of recreational and fitness products. The core product lines include foosball tables (calciobalilla) in home and commercial versions, ping pong tables for indoor and outdoor use, billiard tables, air hockey, and outdoor games including basketball hoops, soccer goals, trampolines, and swings. The company operates owned brands Toorx (Professional, Vertical, standard), Everfit, and Nextreme for fitness and recreational equipment, while distributing internationally recognized brands including Inspire, Nautilus, Stairmaster, Schwinn, Startrac, Stiga, and National Geographic. Garlando holds exclusive distribution rights for Stiga ping pong products in Italy since 2008 and is a member of the International Table Soccer Federation (ITSF). The product portfolio spans both consumer/home use and commercial/institutional applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Toorx Professional: Professional fitness equipment brand, positioned at the top of the Italian fitness equipment market.
• Toorx Vertical
• Toorx
• Everfit
• Nextreme
• Startrac
• Stairmaster
• Schwinn
• Nautilus
• Inspire
• Stiga
• National Geographic

Products and services

• G-5000 Premium home foosball table with elegant gray oak finish, lacquered beech legs, adjustable feet, and professional-grade 16mm steel rods with anti-rust chrome plating, designed for family recreational gaming.
• NUMBER 1 ITSF-homologated competition foosball table approved by the International Table Soccer Federation for use in international tournaments of any category. Includes bubble levels on scoreboard handrails, 10x10cm square metal legs, and professional-grade features for tournament play.
• SPECIAL CHAMPION Accessible foosball table specifically designed for wheelchair users, featuring reduced height, wider cabinet accommodating two wheelchairs, easily reachable scoreboard and ball recovery, and telescopic safety rods for inclusive recreation.
• CLASS INDOOR Foosball table with upper glass cover that keeps balls inside the playing field, provides silent gameplay, prevents ball theft, and keeps the playing surface clean. Designed for clubs, schools, and churches.
• Calciobalilla Linea Casa (Home Foosball Tables) Collection of home-use foosball tables including F-200 Acero, G-500 rovere grigio, and G-500 WEATHERPROOF BLU with maple wood finish and professional gameplay features for family recreational use.
• Calciobalilla Linea Bar (Commercial Foosball Tables) Commercial foosball tables for bars and venues including MARACANA WHITE, DELUXE OUTDOOR, and WORLD CHAMPION 2.0, with weatherproof materials for outdoor beach and pool installations and coin-operated mechanisms for revenue generation.
• i Ping Pong (Table Tennis Tables) Indoor and outdoor table tennis tables including ADVANCE INDOOR BLU, MASTER INDOOR BLU, PROGRESS OUTDOOR, and CHAMPION OUTDOOR with ECS folding system and adjustable net tension, suitable for home use and intensive use in schools, clubs, and sports facilities.
• i Biliardi (Billiard Tables) Home and commercial billiard tables including AMBASSADOR, KING, and CONSUL in various configurations with basket pockets or standard pockets for residential and commercial use.
• I Games Indoor Indoor multi-game tables including air hockey tables (GHIBLI, MISTRAL, STRATOS), darts targets (ORION, SIRIUS), and multi-game combo tables for home recreation and commercial entertainment venues.
• I Games Outdoor Outdoor games including basketball hoops (ORLANDO, HOUSTON, CLEVELAND), soccer goals, trampolines with safety nets, and swings certified to EN 71 safety standards, designed for family residential use.
• Slidy Spray Silicone spray accessory for foosball table rod lubrication and protection - non-greasy with dual protective and lubricating action, maintains ball bearings, increases rod smoothness, protects from humidity, dust, and wear.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• ITSF (International Table Soccer Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGarlando is a member of the International Table Soccer Federation (ITSF). The company produces ITSF-certified competition-grade foosball tables including NUMBER 1 and World Champion 2.0 models that are approved for international tournaments. The company logo appears on the ITSF website as an official member.
• StigamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSince 2008, Garlando has been the Exclusive Distributor for Italy of Stiga's hobby line of table tennis products. Stiga is a world leader in table tennis equipment for over 60 years.
• NautilusmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGarlando distributes Nautilus fitness equipment in Italy. Nautilus pioneered weight training machines by focusing on biomechanics that complete natural human movements.
• StairmastermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGarlando distributes StairMaster equipment in Italy. StairMaster has been bringing innovation to human experience for over 40 years through climbing-based training.
• SchwinnmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGarlando distributes Schwinn fitness equipment in Italy. Schwinn brings authentic outdoor cycling experience to indoor cycling with quality and expertise.
• InspiremajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGarlando distributes Inspire fitness equipment in Italy. Inspire is a historic American brand and leader in isotonic equipment characterized by very high quality and construction accuracy.
• Star TracmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGarlando distributes Star Trac equipment in Italy. Star Trac focuses on cardio equipment and creates products that keep people moving and build healthy habits.
• National GeographicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGarlando distributes National Geographic branded products in Italy. The partnership leverages National Geographic's internationally known brand for outdoor recreational products featuring nature imagery.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Technogym: Italian-headquartered global premium fitness equipment manufacturer, comparable to Garlando's Toorx Professional and distributed premium fitness brands (Nautilus, Stairmaster) within the Italian market.
• Kettler: German sporting goods manufacturer with table tennis, outdoor games, and fitness equipment — a broad incumbent that overlaps with Garlando's ping pong, outdoor, and home fitness categories.
• Brunswick Billiards: Established American billiards and home-game manufacturer with broader recreational portfolio, comparable to Garlando's biliardi line and overall indoor-games strategy.
• Decathlon: Global sporting goods retailer that competes across virtually all of Garlando's product categories (table tennis, fitness, outdoor games) with private-label value offerings, pressuring dealer and consumer pricing.
• BH Fitness: Spanish-based fitness equipment maker with broad home and commercial line, overlapping with Garlando's Toorx and Everfit home fitness offering and competitive in European distribution.

Others

• Stiga: Swedish table tennis and recreational sports equipment brand whose Italian distribution Garlando has held since 2008 — strategically linked as a principal/partner rather than a direct competitor in Italy.

Direct peers

• Leonhart: Premium German foosball table maker recognized for professional-grade craftsmanship and tournament-certified tables, directly comparable to Garlando's higher-end World Champion and NUMBER 1 lines.
• Roberto Sport: Italian foosball table manufacturer and a direct competitor to Garlando's core calciobalilla line, serving both home and commercial bar/hospitality segments with overlapping distribution in Italy and Europe.
• Cornilleau: French manufacturer of table tennis tables (indoor and outdoor), multi-game tables, and outdoor recreational equipment — directly comparable to Garlando's ping pong and outdoor games lines.
• Bonzoline (Bonzo): German manufacturer of professional and home foosball tables distributed across Europe, overlapping with Garlando's ITSF-certified competition positioning and commercial bar models.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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M&A

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