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Osculati

Osculati is the biggest nautical accessories distributor in Italy and one of the leading companies in the European marine market. Osculati is not only one of the most important retailers in the trade section with about 18000 references in its catalogue, but it can also boast a production of over 7000 articles, designed and developed inside the company by its Design & Engineering department. In its long history the company has always been the guiding light for professionals and end-users in the marine market: Osculati meets the demands of its customers shipping within 2 working days from order receiving, with a fulfillment of 99% of the reference in order and a stock value of approximately € 30 million. Founded in 1958, Osculati is now selling its products in all 5 continents, through over 5000 retailers in 95 countries; the company counts on a sales force of 17 salesmen in Italy and 9 in the rest of the world, two head offices near Milan and in Lucca, over 110 employees and a total area of 18.000 square meters. Alberto and Giorgio Osculati, representing the proud third generation of the family, support the President Mario Osculati in the company management. The company is now established in the global market with a turnover of over € 51 million, and it is the exclusive partner of some of the most important brands in the sector such as Lewmar, Whale, Oceanair, Polyform, Marlow and many others. The good results obtained with its capillar and wide presence on the market made the Company win many awards as best distributor. A continuous research for innovation and quality, the investment in tools aiming at an intensive control of raw materials (such as salt spray chamber) has earned Osculati a continuously growing reputation as the supplier of some of the world's most prestigious boatyards.