Fifty years in the making, since 1972.
From a single Italian workshop to a name trusted in over forty countries. This is the GIBIDI journey, and how it reaches British installers today.
A constant work in progress
Every chapter shaped by the same commitment, quality before everything.
The beginning
GIBIDI is founded in Italy with a simple commitment, to engineer gate automation that puts quality first.
Refining the craft
Continuous investment in research and development refines the range and creates exclusive niches, including the vacuum-pack circuits in our hydraulic motors.
Two plants, one standard
Mechanical design and testing at Poggio Rusco, electronics and control at Casale Litta, over 6,000 square metres of manufacturing.
GIBIDI UK is founded
The official sole UK distributor opens in Goudhurst, Kent, supplying genuine GIBIDI products direct to the British trade.
Trusted across the UK
Eight years on, GIBIDI UK supports a growing community of over 1,000 professional installers nationwide, backed by UK stock, hands-on training and technical support.
A truly global reach
Active subsidiaries and specialised distributors in over forty countries worldwide, all carrying the same Italian design and build quality, backed by high-end after-sales care.
In the United Kingdom, that presence is GIBIDI UK, working direct with the manufacturer to put genuine products and support in the hands of the trade.
Meet the senior management team
From left to right: Michele Prandi, CEO, GIBIDI Group; Gary Tate, MD, GIBIDI UK Limited; Mauro Negrini, International Sales Director, GIBIDI Group.
Meet the GIBIDI UK team
The people you will speak to when you call us, here to help with sales, orders and technical support.
Sam Tate
Sam oversees the day-to-day running of GIBIDI UK, from warehouse operations and customer sales through to marketing and social media. With a hands-on approach across all areas of the business, Sam is usually the first point of contact for sales enquiries and keeps things moving behind the scenes.
Tracey Finlay
Tracey originates from South Africa where she ran the rentals department for a leading real estate company. Tracey managed a large team of maintenance personnel and the servicing trades, to ensure that all properties were maintained to the highest standards. Tracey looks after GIBIDI UK customers, dealing with sales enquiries and orders.
Rod Tinker
Rod joins GIBIDI UK as a highly experienced gate automation engineer and heads up our technical support department at our Goudhurst HQ as principal engineer.
Frequently asked questions
Where are GIBIDI products made?
GIBIDI products are manufactured at two plants in Italy. Poggio Rusco is our centre for mechanical design, assembly and testing, and Casale Litta focuses on electrical components and equipment. In total, GIBIDI has in excess of 6,000 square metres dedicated to bringing our Creative Automations to life.
Does GIBIDI operate internationally?
Yes. Today GIBIDI has a truly global reach, with active subsidiaries and specialised distributors in over 40 countries worldwide.
What sets GIBIDI products apart technically?
Over 50 years we have refined our range and developed our own exclusive niches, such as the vacuum-pack circuits in our hydraulic range, which deliver exceptional longevity and reliability of performance over time. This depth of technical mastery is built into every product we make.
What can I expect from the GIBIDI UK team?
Our dedicated team is committed to a professional and personal experience. Whether you are a trade customer or a distribution partner, you will find quality at the heart of every interaction with GIBIDI UK.
Work with the official UK distributor
Register a free trade account for wholesale pricing and full technical support, or call the team for product advice.
Or call the team on 01580 238 660