“Rising Above Expectations”

Graffer is a leading Italian company that specializes in designing, developing and manufacturing reliable and innovative cable transport systems. Our products include gondolas, chairlifts, cable cars, and funiculars, and are customized to meet our customers’ specific needs. Our focus on innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction has made us a trusted and respected brand in the industry.

1935

Tobbogan Run

The first tobbogan run was organized on Monte Bondone

1938

First Ski Lift

The first ski-lift was built in Madonna di Campiglio

1945

Skilift with a seat!

The first ski lift with a seat was installed on the Marmolada Glacier

1947

Exhibition in Trento

Installed a chairlift for an exhibition in Trento

1950

Alps Development

Many single seater chairlifts were realized throughout the Alps

1956

Winter Olympics

Designed, manufactured and installed all lifts for the Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics

1960s-70s

European Expension

Exported over 150 systems to Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Macedonia

1968-69

First Prototype

The first “a va e vieni” prototype at Gardolo : engine winch motor and hydraulic pump, hydraulic piston counterweight

1970

UNIOR Cooperation

Technical cooperation with UNIOR Greece and production cooperation with Yugoslavia

1980

Major System Export

Exported over 120 systems to Sweden and Finland; in cooperation with Vintertec Service Helsinki

1980

AGUDIO Collaboration

Collaboration with AGUDIO for construction of Automatic Chairlifts

1986

Air Walks!

Developed “air-walks” for amusement parks and parallel markets; Gardaland, Athens, Tashkent, Jeddah, Catania, Lisbon

1989

Automatic Systems

Designed and realised Folgarida, Marilleva, Pinzolo, Abetone and Valle d’Aosta; automatic systems

1991-1999

International Events

Realised instalments for international events; Nordic Skiing WC, Folgarida Snowboard WC

2014

Achievement!

Graffer had realised more than 2000 ropeway systems worldwide!

2014

Graffer Seggiovie

Graffer s.r.l buys the rights to GRAFFER SEGGIOVIE and revives the company

2016

Moving on!

Graffer shift the comapny focus to commerce of Second Hand Ropeways

2018

Fixed Grip

Focus only on fixed-grip solutions in order to scale up

MOBILITY SOLUTIONS

SKILIFT

The skilift provides quick, safe access to slopes, accommodating all skill levels while minimizing congestion.

CHAIRLIFT

Chairlifts provide efficient, safe, and comfortable transport, allowing access above most slopes and terrain.

CABIN ROPEWAY

Special purpose solution in mountainous regions; The cabin shelters from the weather to ensure year-round accessibility.

GONDOLA ROPEWAY

Gondola ropeways are high capacity, accessible and versatile, scenic transport solutions in mountainous and urban settings alike.

FUNICOLAR

Funiculars accomodate a large number of passengers while offering efficient and stable transportation between different elevations.

TRAMWAY

Tramways are high capacity, reliable, efficient, accessible, and environmentally friendly transport solutions for urban areas.

OUR SERVICES

Ropeway Manufacturer

REVISIONS OF ROPEWAYS

Overhaul and maintenance is critical to ensure the safe and reliable operation of ropeway systems. Periodic inspections to check for wear and potential safety hazards, cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment of components; are carried out according to a maintenance schedule based on factors such as frequency of use and type of system. By conducting regular inspections and maintenance, operators can prevent breakdowns, prolong the life of the facility, and ensure passenger safety.

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Refurbished Second Hand Systems

REPOSITIONING OF ROPEWAYS

Relocation of second-hand ropeway systems involves careful inspection, disassembly, transport, and reassembly of a used ropeway system to a new location. Qualified technicians inspect the system for safety before disassembling, packing, and transporting the components to the new location. The system is then reassembled according to the manufacturer's specifications and tested to ensure safe and proper operation. Careful planning and execution are critical for safe and efficient transportation of components.

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We Offer Cable Transport Solutions

SECOND HAND ROPEWAYS

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia

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We Specialize in the Repositioning of Refurbished Systems!

REPOSITIONING OF ROPEWAYS

Relocation of second-hand ropeway systems involves careful inspection, disassembly, transport, and reassembly of a used ropeway system to a new location. Qualified technicians inspect the system for safety before disassembling, packing, and transporting the components to the new location. The system is then reassembled according to the manufacturer's specifications and tested to ensure safe and proper operation. Careful planning and execution are critical for safe and efficient transportation of components.

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Second Hand Opportunities!

SECOND HAND ROPEWAYS

Our technical knowledge paired with the solidified commercial outreach makes us the right partner for the acquisition and/or sale of second hand ropeway transport systems.

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OUR PROJECTS

“TOPOLINO” Ovindoli (AQ), Italyx

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Switzerland
Switzerland
Como, Switzerland
Como, Switzerland
Single Person Gondolla
Single Person Gondolla
MODELN001
MODELN001
2000 - 2004
2000 - 2004
GRAFFER SRL
GRAFFER SRL
Currently Closed
Currently Closed

“TOPOLINO” Ovindoli (AQ), Italyx

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Graffer SRL provides you with the best service and support for technical ropeway repositioning.

For this exact project, we have successfully installed single-person gondolas.

“TOPOLINO” Ovindoli (AQ), Italyx

“PRADA COSTABELLA”

Project in Italy 2012

“Single Person Gondolla”

Graffer Custom

“TOPOLINO” Ovindoli (AQ), Italyx

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GRAFFER SRL
GRAFFER SRL
Valley Station
Valley Station
Hill Station
Hill Station
100
100
10
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Ropeway

"ENEL" , Italy

2019

Completed

Basket Chairlift

“PRADA-COSTABELLA” , Italy

2020

Completed

Chairlift

“CAPANNO” Colere (BG), Italy

2022

Completed

Chairlift

“BELLADONNA” Lamaccione (MO), Italy

2022

Completed

Chairlift

“TOPOLINO” Ovindoli (AQ), Italy

2022

Completed

Funicolar

"CHIAIA" Napoli (NA), Italy

2024 -

In Progress

CHECK OUT OUR ROPEWAY PROJECTS MAP

Alpenhof

Tyrol, Austria

Obermatt

R.Scheidegg (CH) – Bern, Switzerland

Borgata Bach

Via Santa Lucia, 1, 10060 Borgata Sestriere TO, Italy

Col Toron

11028 Valtournenche AO, Italy

Borgata Soravia

Via Frachey, 12, 11020 Ayas AO, Italy

Pian della Battaglia

SP 35, 25075 Nave BS, Italy

Brinzio

Via Monte Canto, 21030 Brinzio VA, Italy

Campo Moro

Via Gagliardini, 2, 23038 Talamona SO, Italy

Andalo

Piazza Centrale, 38010 Andalo TN, Italy

Lavarone

38046 Lavarone TN, Italy

Villagrande

Via dei Villini, 6, 33010 Villanova UD, Italy

Lokve 2 (YU)

Croatia – Zagreb County

Krpinj (YU)

Croatia – Zagreb County

Gric

Croatia – Zagreb County

Osven

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Lisca

Yugoslavia, Slovenia

Jezersko Mali Vrh

Yugoslavia, Slovenia

Kekec (YU)

Slovenia, Julian Alps

Gmajna (YU)

Gmajna, Slovenia

Damska chair-lift (CZ)

Harrachov, Czech Republic

Mustky (CR)

Spicak, Czech Republic

Spicak

Czech Republic, Liberec region

Clot Bigot

France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur

Les Clochettes

France, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes

Benevy

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

Du Charmaix 2

Savoie department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France

Du Charmaix 1

Savoie department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France

Eurotel

Canton of Valais, Switzerland

Basserstok

Canton of Valais, Switzerland

Campo n. 2

Via Salaria, 00010 Tor Lupara RM, Italy

Prati di Tivo

SP56, 64010 Pietracamela TE, Italy

Prataccio

Via Prataccio, 42020, Quara, Reggio Emilia, Italy

Original Spare Parts

GRAFFER pioneered the indsutry and developed hundreds of projects across Europe – we remain to provide you with the spare parts

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Mountain Passion?

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  • We are looking for professional and skilled personnel in the operation of disassembly, transportation, assembly, overhaul and maintenance of mechanical equipment.

Engineering & Design of Cable Transport Systems

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  • We are looking for engineers and technical drawing professionals to contribute in the shaping of the future of ropeways.