De Angelis

What De Angelis does

De Angelis S.p.A. is an Italian, family-owned manufacturer of trailers and semitrailers for special transport operations, headquartered in Coccolia (Ravenna) in Emilia Romagna. The company traces its origins to 1911 and was formally incorporated in 1920 as "De Angelis Pietro e Figli," becoming a joint-stock company in 1969. It designs and builds a portfolio of specialized vehicle families — drawbar trailers (Serie DB), gooseneck lowloaders (Serie G/G-Scopic), ultra-lowloaders (Serie L/LM), flatbeds (Serie F/F-Scopic), off-road semitrailers (Serie HT, including the X-Treme line), agricultural trailers (Agri-Line), and special/internal-use vehicles — alongside a Full Custom Program for out-of-standard bespoke builds.

The company's technical differentiation rests on a portfolio of proprietary handling technologies packaged under the SOLO sub-brand: DST progressive hydraulic steering, ERS electronic automatic realignment, EMS remote-controlled maneuvering, One-Scopic independent hydraulic suspension, Hydro-Lift, and a latest-generation CAN-BUS electronics architecture. Design is supported by 3D modeling and FEM/FEA analysis. Quality systems are ISO 9001:2015 certified (DNV), and the company is a registered official NATO supplier (NCAGE: A3596).

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of high-ASP custom and catalog trailers, with secondary revenue from aftermarket parts/accessories (120+ ramp combinations, hydraulic platforms) and technical services including EU type approvals for unique vehicles. The company sells via direct sales and project management (Full Custom Program), an authorized global dealer network, and a multilingual (6-language) website presence. End markets span construction equipment transport, industrial component hauling, agricultural operations, defense, and off-road/extreme-environment logistics; no individual customer logos are publicly disclosed.

Name

De Angelis

Legal name

De Angelis S.p.A.

Website

https://deangelistrailers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Short description

De Angelis is a family-owned Italian manufacturer, founded 1920, that designs and builds specialized trailers and semitrailers — including lowloaders, telescopic flatbeds, off-road, and agricultural units — for heavy and oversized transport operators across construction, industrial, agricultural, and defense markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialized Heavy Transport Trailers & Semitrailers

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715)

akta.pro primary industry

Trailer Manufacturing (Utility/Enclosed/Flatbed/Car Hauler) (IMACAGAA)

Keywords

• Special transport semitrailers
• Heavy haul trailers
• Lowloader semitrailers
• Modular handling solutions
• Custom trailer manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Coccolia (RA)

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trailer and Semitrailer Manufacturing: Core revenue from design, manufacturing, and sale of trailers and semitrailers for special transports. Includes both standard series products and fully customized vehicles through Full Custom Program.
2. Aftermarket Parts and Accessories: Sale of accessories including over 120 combinations of loading ramps, hydraulic platforms, and custom-designed components per customer specifications.
3. Technical Services: Technical assistance and support services guaranteed even years after purchase. EU type approvals available even for unique vehicles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

De Angelis designs and manufactures specialized trailers and semitrailers for heavy, oversized, and unconventional transport applications across road, off-road, and agricultural use. Its offering spans multiple series (drawbar, gooseneck lowloader, ultra-lowloader, flatbed, off-road, agricultural) plus proprietary handling technologies (steering, suspension, electronics) marketed under the SOLO Handling Solutions brand, with a Full Custom Program for bespoke out-of-standard vehicles and a wide range of accessories.

Product overview

De Angelis is a manufacturer of trailers and semitrailers for special transports with 100+ years of experience. The product portfolio consists of multiple specialized product lines: SERIE DB (drawbar trailers, 2-6 axles), SERIE G/G-SCOPIC (gooseneck lowloader semitrailers, 2-12 axles), SERIE L/LM (ultra-lowloader semitrailers, 1-4 axles), SERIE F/F-SCOPIC (flatbed semitrailers, 2-8 axles), and SERIE HT (off-road semitrailers with X-TREME extreme condition line). The SOLO Handling Solutions sub-brand provides proprietary handling technologies including One-Scopic independent hydraulic suspensions, DST progressive steering, ERS electronic realignment, and E.M.S.2 remote steering control. The company also offers the FULL CUSTOM PROGRAM for bespoke out-of-standard vehicles and a comprehensive accessories catalog including loading ramps and custom hydraulic platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SOLO Handling Solutions: Handling Solutions brand that includes independent hydraulic suspensions and a range of handling solutions (suspensions and steering), making De Angelis innovations and quality available to other producers.
• G-Light
• X-Treme Line
• AGRI-LINE

Products and services

• SERIE DB - Drawbar Trailers Drawbar trailers with 2-6 axles, 16-72 t technical load capacity, offered in mechanical or pneumatic suspensions and gooseneck, flatbed, lowloader, and telescopic chassis configurations for road or agricultural use.
• SERIE G / G-SCOPIC - Engine Carrier Semitrailers Gooseneck lowloader semitrailers with 2-12 axles and 20-180+ t capacity; G-SCOPIC variants have telescopic frames, and G-LIGHT variants are ultra-lightweight for greater payload and fuel efficiency.
• SERIE L / LM - Ultra-Lowloader Semitrailers Ultra-lowloader semitrailers: Series L (1-4 axles) and Series LM with Interdolly (1+3/1+4/2+3/2+4 configurations), with 22-107 t technical capacity using pneumatic or independent hydraulic suspensions.
• SERIE F / F-SCOPIC - Flatbed Semitrailers Flatbed semitrailers with 2-8 axles and 25-100+ t capacity, available with fixed or telescopic frames (up to 3 extensions), a lowered front profile, and reinforced frames for concentrated loads; bodies available as flatbed or coil carriers.
• SERIE HT - Off-Road Semitrailers (incl. X-Treme Line) Off-road semitrailers for non-EU export with 2-5 axles and 42-115 t capacity, including the X-TREME line engineered for extreme road and temperature conditions, featuring reinforced mechanical suspensions (springs, bogie-cantilever, swinging beam).
• AGRI-LINE Agricultural Trailers Agricultural trailers of industrial derivation aimed at farming companies and operators requiring high build quality, robustness, and reliability.
• USAGE SPECIALE / INTERNE - Special/Internal Use Vehicles Special trailers and semitrailers for internal facility transport, with CE certificates and operation/maintenance manuals issued by De Angelis for the specific vehicle category.
• FULL CUSTOM PROGRAM Bespoke vehicle design and manufacturing service for out-of-standard vehicles for specific uses or special transport requirements, including internal, road, off-road, and extreme-environment applications as well as special equipment/tooling vehicles; a dedicated Sales Project Manager follows clients from initial phase through delivery.
• Accessories (Ramps, Platforms, Custom Components) Extensive accessory catalog including loading ramps (120+ combinations), CE-certified hydraulic loading platforms, and custom-designed components per client specifications.
• G-LIGHT Ultra-Light Vehicle Series Ultra-light vehicle series delivering greater payload capacity and lower fuel consumption, offered as variants within the SERIE G/G-SCOPIC engine carrier semitrailers.
• 2-Axle Tandem Trailer for Crane Ballasts Two-axle tandem trailer designed for crane hook attachment to support crane ballast transport, marketed to lifting operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tare weight reduction by over 3% through advanced design technologies
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SSAB (Swedish Steel)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect collaboration with Swedish steel producer SSAB through the 'My Inner Strenx' program. Enables availability of a new generation of ultra-lightweight and durable semitrailers for the most demanding clients.
• DNVcoreTechnology or IntegrationDNV provides ISO 9001:2015 certification for design, production, and after-sales service of trailers and semitrailers.
• NATOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial NATO supplier (NCAGE code: A3596). Certified as official supplier to NATO defense organization.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Goldhofer: German manufacturer of heavy-duty and specialized transport vehicles including low-bed trailers, modular axle lines, and self-steering platforms. Directly comparable to De Angelis in the European specialty/lowboy segment, serving heavy equipment, construction, and military logistics customers.
• Faymonville: Belgian/Luxembourg-based manufacturer of semi-trailers for abnormal load transport, including lowloaders, modular trailers, and extendable platforms. Closest direct peer to De Angelis's SERIE G/L/F lines for heavy and oversized industrial loads.
• Nooteboom Trailers: Dutch manufacturer specializing in lowloaders, semi-trailers, and drawbar trailers for special transport. Comparable product range and European industrial/customer base to De Angelis, with overlapping gooseneck and extendable chassis offerings.
• Broshuis: Dutch manufacturer of specialty trailers including low-loaders, container chassis, and military platforms. Comparable in niche specialty focus and custom-engineering approach, particularly for defense, agricultural, and heavy-equipment hauling.
• Tii Group (Scheuerle / Nicolas): German-headquartered heavy-haul group combining Scheuerle and Nicolas brands for modular hydraulic trailers and special transport solutions. Comparable high-end technology positioning and heavy-haul focus, with overlapping self-steering axle expertise.
• Cometto: Italian manufacturer of industrial transport solutions, self-propelled modular transporters, and specialty trailers. Highly comparable Italian heritage, industrial customer base, and specialization in heavy/oversized loads.

Broad incumbents

• Wielton Group: Polish-based large-scale trailer manufacturer with broad semi-trailer, tipper, and specialty product lines including low-bed units. A broader incumbent that competes with De Angelis in selected specialty segments while also serving high-volume dry van and curtain sider markets.
• Schmitz Cargobull: Europe's largest trailer manufacturer producing semi-trailers, refrigerated vehicles, and container chassis with a strong service network. While focused on volume segments, it overlaps with De Angelis on certain semi-trailer categories and serves similar European logistics buyers.
• Krone Group: German manufacturer of commercial trailers including semi-trailers, container chassis, and specialized transport solutions. Overlaps with De Angelis on selected specialty platform categories and competes for European industrial fleet customers.
• Kässbohrer: European trailer manufacturer with broad semi-trailer and low-bed product portfolio including extendable and specialized platforms. Comparable in selected heavy-haul offerings and European industrial customer overlap with De Angelis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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