Tecnimpianti Spa
Established in 1973 and today is the worldwide absolute leader in the design and production of Lifesaving Appliances
THE BEGINNING
The company was established in 1973 to closely follow the work at the naval shipyard in Palermo, Southern Italy. Two years later, the headquarters moved to the growing industrial zone of Termini Imerese, just a few kilometers from Palermo, where a factory for naval systems production was built.
From 1973 to 1978, the focus was primarily on the maintenance and installation of state-of-the-art fluid handling technology on cargo ships.
In 1981, the company changed its name to Tecnimpianti Spa, a member of the Navim Group.
In 1984, Giuseppe Cracolici, now General Manager of Tecnimpianti Spa and CEO of Navim Group, joined the company. Under his leadership, Tecnimpianti Spa shifted its strategy toward product diversification and expanded its core business to include engineering and design of access and handling systems, as well as lifesaving appliances (davits and winches). This expansion primarily targeted the cruise segment, which was beginning to flourish in the 1980s. The rapid growth of passenger ships during this period necessitated improvements in lifeboat davits to enhance safety, maneuverability, and space on these vessels.
Tecnimpianti Spa, in alignment with its parent company Navalimpianti Spa, has become a hallmark of excellence in engineering and construction of marine equipment. Today, it is the global leader in the design and production of Lifesaving Appliances, including davits and winches.
Tecnimpianti Spa also serves as the Marine Service headquarters for the entire Navim Group, which has multiple service stations worldwide. The company offers activities such as periodic inspections, maintenance, testing, and Owner Service Agreements that comply with the latest regulations.
Its strength lies in the flexibility to respond quickly to customer needs. This distinctive “all-Italian” ability to design and produce custom-made products, even on a large scale, has fostered the excellence that defines the company.
Key clients include Fincantieri (the world leader in passenger ship construction), Grimaldi, Saipem, Meyer Werft (Germany’s largest shipyard), STX France, Mitsubishi, and major shipowners like Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, and MSC.
In 2007, to better serve customers in Western and Northern Europe, Tecnimpianti established a branch in Belgium, Tecnimpianti Antwerp, which operates as a strategic commercial office offering the complete range of service and maintenance activities on-site.
More recently, Tecnimpianti Spa opened a new branch in Livorno, Italy, dedicated to the luxury yacht industry, further enhancing its design and production capabilities.
CORE BUSINESS
Ship Type & Products
Navim Group is a leader in the design and manufacturing of marine equipment such as Valves Remote Control Systems, Lifesaving Appliances, Architectural lighting and local entertainment, Skydome Sliding Covers and Side Doors, Access and handling systems for the marine field for passenger and merchant ships, Navy, Offshore and Mega yachts & Luxury yachts.
