HISTORY
Engineering Excellence. Trusted for Decades.
Calzoni Hydraulics is a globally recognized brand in the fluid power industry — built on decades of experience and a relentless drive for innovation.
Rooted in engineering excellence, we deliver precision, reliability, and performance across industries worldwide.
With Italian Design and German Virtues, we continue to push the boundaries of hydraulic technology — delivering the future of fluid power efficiently.
Our Journey
1834
Foundation of Calzoni company in Bologna, Italy. The main products were steam powered machines for agriculture applications.
1867
Calzoni became the first Italian manufacturer of water turbines.
1920
Calzoni extended the production to vane motors, variable displacement vane pumps, various oil hydraulic controls and actuators and developed controlling systems for submarines & mine sweapers
1973
A new concept of HTLS motor was invented as high efficiency actuator for radar antenna drive in submarines
1990
Calzoni Motors Division founded for manufacturing & sales of HTLS
1998
Calzoni motors Division became an indipendent company named Riva Calzoni Oleodinamica Spa
2000
Riva Calzoni Oleodinamica was acquired Denison Hydraulics
2004
The company was acquired, together with whole Denison Hydraulics, by Parker Hannifin
2024
The company was acquired by Pipe GmbH & Co. KG, with foundation of Calzoni Hydraulics Italy Srl and Calzoni Hydraulics Germany GmbH