Established in the province of Ancona in 1954, Defendi produces and exports worldwide technical components for gas run cooking equipment such as burners, injectors, injector holders, special nuts, igniters and thermocouples. Defendi operates two high technological production plants in Italy and Brazil, it has a workforce of 270 people and recorded 2012 sales of €60 million.

E.G.O. is an international high-tech company and one of the leading global manufacturers of domestic appliance technology, components and products. The Group has subsidiaries in 16 countries and recorded 2012 sales of €526 million. The two groups are highly complementary in terms of both international presence and growth strategy; Defendi’s products will contribute to complete E.G.O.’s wide range of products.