Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Treviglio, Lombardia
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Since 1927
SDF Group, also known as SAME Deutz-Fahr, is an Italian manufacturer headquartered in Treviglio, Lombardia, founded in 1927. Its estimated revenue band is $1-5B and it employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people. The company is privately held and designs, manufactures, and distributes agricultural machinery and diesel engines, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. Its recent activity includes opening a new subsidiary in South Africa in May 2026, according to its own website.
SDF at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1927
Headquarters
Treviglio, Lombardia
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
299
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
299
Named foreign suppliers
7
Top origins
Singapore · South Korea · Vietnam · China
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from SDF.
What this tells a buyer
SDF announced a new subsidiary in South Africa on 18 May 2026, as reported on the company's website.
The company's web-listed product areas include transmissions, emissions systems, powertrains, and machining, and it holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications.
SDF reports increased market share in a global agricultural machinery market that declined in 2025, according to a 26 May 2026 update on its website.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
99 years in operation (founded 1927).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
SDF Group, also known as SAME Deutz-Fahr, is an Italian manufacturer headquartered in Treviglio, Lombardia, founded in 1927. Its estimated revenue band is $1-5B and it employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people. The company is privately held and designs, manufactures, and distributes agricultural machinery and diesel engines, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. Its recent activity includes opening a new subsidiary in South Africa in May 2026, according to its own website.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1927 |
Headquarters | Treviglio, Lombardia |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What SDF makes
The company's web-listed product areas include transmissions, emissions systems, powertrains, and machining, and it holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Transmission, Emissions, Powertrain, Machining (source: sdfgroup.com).
Certifications
SDF is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — sdfgroup.com
ISO 45001 — sdfgroup.com
ISO 50001 — sdfgroup.com
ISO 9001 — sdfgroup.com
Trade and customs footprint
SDF announced a new subsidiary in South Africa on 18 May 2026, as reported on the company's website. US customs bill-of-lading records list 299 inbound shipments across 7 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Singapore · South Korea · Vietnam · China.
Latest developments
2026-07-16 — DEUTZ-FAHR Strengthens Its Dealer Network on Germany's North Sea Coast with Family-Owned Company Imken Landmaschinen - SDF GROUP (sdfgroup.com)
2026-05-26 — In a global market that declined again in 2025, SDF increased its market share. - SDF GROUP (sdfgroup.com)
2026-05-18 — SDF opens new subsidiary in South Africa - SDF GROUP (sdfgroup.com)
2026-04-02 — DEUTZ-FAHR network expands under the banner of leadership - SDF GROUP (sdfgroup.com)
2026-01-27 — SDF inaugurates a new Competence Centre in Shanghai - SDF GROUP (sdfgroup.com)
2025-07-04 — SDF enters into a Regional Retail Distribution Agreement for DEUTZ-FAHR in East Africa. - SDF GROUP (sdfgroup.com)
Facilities
SDF is headquartered in Treviglio, Lombardia. Public sources also reference these locations:
Turkey — sdfgroup.com
Bandirma, Turkey — sdfgroup.com
Company details
SDF reports increased market share in a global agricultural machinery market that declined in 2025, according to a 26 May 2026 update on its website. SDF was founded in 1927, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Treviglio, Lombardia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 99 years in operation (founded 1927). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does SDF make?
SDF Group, also known as SAME Deutz-Fahr, is an Italian manufacturer headquartered in Treviglio, Lombardia, founded in 1927. Its estimated revenue band is $1-5B and it employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people. The company is privately held and designs, manufactures, and distributes agricultural machinery and diesel engines, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. Its recent activity includes opening a new subsidiary in South Africa in May 2026, according to its own website.
Where is SDF headquartered?
SDF is headquartered in Treviglio, Lombardia (14 Viale Francesco Cassani, Treviglio, Lombardia, 24047).
When was SDF founded?
SDF was founded in 1927.
How big is SDF?
SDF has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does SDF hold?
SDF lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does SDF import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 299 inbound shipments for SDF, with top origins including Singapore · South Korea · Vietnam · China.
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Location & contact
Phone
+39 0363 4211
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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