Bonfiglioli
Bonfiglioli is an Italian gearmotor and drive-systems manufacturer founded in 1956, now offering the BlueRoll drive platform for AGVs and AMRs.
Bonfiglioli is an Italian power transmission and drive systems manufacturer founded on August 27, 1956, by Clementino Bonfiglioli in Calderara di Reno, near Bologna, originally as Costruzioni Meccaniche Bonfiglioli producing worm gears for local packaging machinery. The company, now Bonfiglioli Riduttori S.p.A. and led since 2010 by Sonia Bonfiglioli, is headquartered at Via Clementino Bonfiglioli 1, 40012 Calderara di Reno (BO), Italy, with a major U.S. office at 3541 Hargrave Drive, Hebron, Kentucky, handling assembly, sales, and aftersales support. Bonfiglioli designs and manufactures industrial gearmotors, precision planetary gearboxes, inverters and servo drives, and specialized travel, slew, and winch drives serving the industrial automation, mobile machinery, and renewable energy sectors. Key acquisitions shaped its technology base: Vectron Elektronik GmbH in 2001 brought inverter drive and mechatronics expertise, while O&K Antriebstechnik, acquired in 2015-2016, added mobile and mining equipment drive systems. The group surpassed 1 billion euros in annual revenue in 2021 and today operates roughly 5,000 employees across 24 commercial sites and 18 production sites, distributing through about 550 partners in 80 countries. In 2026, marking its 70th anniversary, Bonfiglioli introduced BlueRoll, a dedicated drive platform for automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) used in warehouse and intralogistics automation. BlueRoll spans three gearmotor sizes rated for loads of 360 kg, 720 kg, and 1,020 kg, reaching speeds up to 2 m/s using permanent magnet synchronous motors, and is offered in Basic (wheel-mounted TQW series), Advanced (compact servo gearmotor), and Compact (25 percent shorter, thermally optimized) variants with configurable feedback and safety encoder options. The platform addresses growing demand from mobile robot integrators for compact, high-power-density drive units that can be embedded directly into AGV and AMR chassis without extensive re-engineering. Bonfiglioli received an EcoVadis Silver Medal for sustainability performance in 2025 and continues to supply drive components across gearmotors, industrial automation, and mobile robotics markets worldwide.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
A Series Gearmotors
Right-angle industrial gearmotor series delivering 100-14,000 Nm torque for material handling and packaging.
C Series Gearmotors
In-line industrial gearmotor series spanning 45-12,000 Nm torque and 0.09-213 kW power for food and packaging lines.
VF/W Series Worm Gearmotors
Worm gearmotor series covering 13-7,100 Nm torque for textile, food and beverage, and material processing lines.
Contact Bonfiglioli
WEBSITE
https://www.bonfiglioli.comPHONE
+39 051 6473111HEADQUARTERS
Italy
Company Facts
Founded
1956
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
employees 5000-10000
Primary Region
Europe
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
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Funding Total
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Certifications & Memberships
Bonfiglioli Develops Integrated Solutions for AGV and AMR Handling
Bonfiglioli is enhancing its offerings for automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) by developing integrated solutions that include complete drive and transmission control systems. This initiative aims to provide customers with a comprehensive movement package, minimizing the need for additional interface devices from manufacturers. The company's focus on increasing payload capacity and delivering customized solutions positions Bonfiglioli as a key player in the AGV/AMR sector. Their new product, 'BlueRoll', a wheel-mounted gearmotor platform, will be showcased at the Parcel+Post Expo in London, highlighting the company's commitment to improving efficiency and sustainability in logistics operations. Looking ahead, Bonfiglioli's advanced Industrial IoT solutions will play a crucial role in enhancing machine reliability and operational efficiency. The company emphasizes sustainability as a core value, guided by CEO Sonia Bonfiglioli's vision. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
AMR and AGV Components and Parts Materials Handling AGV components BlueRoll Bonfiglioli
Drive solutions for shuttles, automated guided vehicles, and autonomous mobile robots.
At the SPS Italia exhibition, Bonfiglioli showcased its innovative mechatronic ecosystem, highlighting advanced drive solutions tailored for shuttles, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). This presentation underscores Bonfiglioli's commitment to enhancing automation and efficiency in various industrial applications. The event, held in Italy, serves as a platform for industry leaders to explore cutting-edge technologies and solutions that address the evolving needs of the market. Through its participation, Bonfiglioli aims to demonstrate its leadership in the field and foster collaborations that drive technological advancements in automation.
Allgemein Antriebs- und Lineartechnik Robotik
