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About Tonissi

Experience and expertise dating back to 1886, the year Ranieri Tonissi S.p.A. was created!

Ranieri Tonissi France

Discover the history of the Ranieri Tonissi group

From our founding in 1886 to the creation of our French subsidiary in 1998, we tell you everything!

Offer innovative, efficient and environmentally friendly propulsion solutions, while ensuring impeccable service and customer satisfaction in the maritime sector.

Become a key player in the maritime market by offering cutting-edge technologies and strengthening strategic partnerships with leaders like MAN Engines and ZF.

Quality, innovation, expertise, and commitment to sustainability and customer satisfaction. We value proximity with our customers in order to offer quality and reliable service and products over time.

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Ranieri Tonissi: key dates

Our history detailed over more than a decade, from 1886, when the company was founded, to today, in 2025.

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1886

Mr. Ranieri Tonissi founded Ranieri Tonissi S.p.A., initially an importer of industrial machinery, and specialized in gas engines and alternative fuels.

  • Ranieri Tonissi creates Ranieri Tonissi S.p.A.
  • Start as an importer of industrial machinery
  • First activities around gas engines and alternative fuels

1920

Ranieri Tonissi focuses on marine mechanization and diesel engines, marking a strategic turning point in its development.

  • Ranieri Tonissi moves towards marine mechanization
  • Development of expertise in diesel engines
  • First partnerships for maritime motorization

1940

Ranieri Tonissi establishes a partnership with MAN, positioning itself in energy and industry with steam engines and port equipment.

  • Ranieri Tonissi creates key partnership with MAN
  • Expansion in the energy and industrial sectors
  • Supply of equipment for ports and steelworks

1950

Under the leadership of the Airoldi family, Ranieri Tonissi strengthens its expertise in diesel engines for the maritime sector and accelerates its growth.

  • Start of management by the Airoldi family
  • Specialization in marine diesel engines
  • Significant growth in the maritime sector

1980-1990

Ranieri Tonissi consolidates in MAN diesel engines, becomes exclusive importer and adopts sustainable and innovative solutions.

  • Consolidation in the MAN diesel engine market
  • Sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions
  • Ranieri Tonissi becomes exclusive importer of MAN Truck & Bus engines for marine applications in Italy

1998

Ranieri Tonissi launches Ranieri Tonissi France SARL to serve MAN boat owners on the French Riviera and develop its local business.

  • Creation of Tonissi France on the Côte d’Azur
  • Development of local expertise for MAN engine maintenance
  • Strengthening our international presence

2025

Ranieri Tonissi becomes official distributor of ZF, strengthening its offer with efficient and innovative propulsion solutions.

  • Ranieri Tonissi becomes official distributor of ZF
  • Strengthening our offer
  • Advanced technology support for the maritime market
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