GEFRAN
A leader in the automation components industry
Technology and Innovation for Industrial Process Control
With over forty years of experience and proven expertise, Gefran is recognized as a leading player in the field of automation components and industrial process control systems. A constant focus on customer needs, combined with intensive research and development, enables the company to offer technologically advanced and highly reliable solutions. Gefran designs and manufactures sensors, components, systems, and actuators characterized by high quality, precision, and durability, while keeping a constant eye on market trends and continuously updating its internal technical expertise.
The breadth of its product range, characterized by a high level of technological sophistication, enables Gefran to serve as a one-stop partner for identifying the most suitable solution for every industrial application. Collaboration with leading European research centers and universities, combined with ongoing investment in R&D, drives the group toward continuous technological advancement, staying ahead of industry trends.
Headquartered in Italy, with approximately 900 employees worldwide, a direct presence in 14 countries, and 8 manufacturing plants, Gefran operates through a global network of over 70 authorized distributors. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange since 1998 and in the STAR segment since 2002, the company is an international leader in its field. The partnership between Gefran and RTI has been in place for over 15 years, with distribution focused primarily on the Piedmont region.
USEFUL LINKS
Official website
APPLICATION AREAS
SENSORS
Gefran sensors are essential components for industrial process control, enabling the precise measurement of key variables such as temperature, pressure, position, and force. The sensing element is manufactured in cleanrooms—controlled environments shielded from interference—equipped with technologically advanced instrumentation to ensure the highest quality and reliability.
COMPONENTS
There are three product lines dedicated to the display and control of process variables: static units, controllers, and electronic indicators. This constantly evolving range is designed to offer cutting-edge solutions and meet the needs of process optimization and intelligent energy consumption management. The offering is complemented by expert support services and increasingly fast delivery times—key factors that make Gefran a competitive and reliable partner.
AUTOMATION PLATFORMS
Gefran designs and manufactures automation control systems, providing machine builders with a wide range of dedicated components: central control units, operator interfaces, input/output systems, and industrial PLCs. A specialized division works closely with customers to design and develop customized solutions that can be adapted to any project and translated into unique, turnkey solutions.
MOTION CONTROL
The product line, designed and manufactured at Gefran’s Drive & Motion Control Unit plant in Gerenzano (VA), includes electronic drives and electric motors for both DC and AC power, offering a comprehensive solution for every industrial automation need. The product range also includes a line of inverters designed for the photovoltaic sector, for both residential and industrial applications.
