Founded in the 1960s by Guglielmo Maggiali, in response to the lack of workshops specialising in marine leisure engines between Liguria and northern Tuscany, Officine Maggiali is today a well-established name in the national and international engine industry.
For the past 7 years the company has been led by Giulio Maggiali, representing the second generation, who has guided its evolution from a craft-based workshop into a technical reference centre in the naval, industrial and military sectors.
With around 25 employees and premises covering more than 3,000 sq.m, equipped with 2 computerised test rooms, the company is now tackling a crucial challenge: decarbonising the diesel engine, with a scientific and pragmatic approach that combines experience, technology and collaboration.
The evolution of the internal combustion engine in the marine context
New international regulations and the growing focus on sustainability are pushing the industry towards hybrid or alternative propulsion systems, yet the diesel engine remains the backbone of commercial and military navigation.
For this reason, the goal of reducing emissions and improving efficiency is now more urgent than ever. Officine Maggiali addresses this challenge with a realistic approach: not replacing, but improving—making a proven and essential technology cleaner and more efficient.
The company has strengthened its internal structure and reoriented production towards more complex and technically advanced sectors: naval, industrial and military.
Although the leisure segment has been reduced, Officine Maggiali remains firmly rooted in the nautical world, continuing to operate in the cruise sector and in the sale and supply of spare parts.
This generational transition has represented far more than a change in management: it has been a true cultural transformation, combining the founder’s artisanal expertise with a scientific and industrial vision focused on innovation and sustainability.
