A great Italian story of success which began in 1988 thanks to the initiative shown by Andrea and Francesco Pirro who understood the potentiality of pleasure boating in the Olbia Gulf
SNO IS A COMPLEX INDUSTRIAL REALITY WHICH IS RECOGNISED AS A HUB OF EXCELLENCE IN THE MEDITERRANEAN. Starting with the company facilities of 80,000 sqm covered and modern industrial area which is fitted with cutting-edge equipment. The Sno Sales brand of the Pirro brother’s company is the Italian exclusive dealer of Sunseeker, the Viking official dealer for Italy, France and central – southern part of the Mediterranean area, the European dealer of Hatteras and Cabo and lastly the Boston Whaler dealer in Rome and Sardinia. The dealer business is supported by the Sno Service, a brand which deals in storage, service and refitting. Francesco Pirro is very proud to have built such an important entity together with his brother Andrea: «Today Sno is one of the few companies able to offer whole services with specialized craftsmen, qualified employees who are certified for instance about the onboard systems and electronic accessories assistance at the major brands we are dealers for. Regarding manufacturing, in the Novamarine yard site, we build a range of high tech ribs for both the pleasure and military field in which we are enjoying great success. Moreover we have developed the HD series, in particular for those demanding civic services or to sea professionals engaged in various skills. Our range is evolving more and more, from tender to 22 meters long ribs built with an exclusive Novamarine technology of which we are the only holders to date, as well as being the only ones to have military permissions to build the Fast Patrol Boat for the Navy». Andrea Pirro said: «We have already celebrated our 25 years in business, we now look forward to 50 and I wonder how many yachting companies, which usually deal with sales and constructions, are now able to aim for the same goals. Our key points are quality and reliability. Since the beginning of our business we have focused on the importance of the relationship with the customer in terms of the quality offered. We believe that the added value of a company consists also of its ability to stay on the market thanks to the renewed confidence of its customers. Many owners have worked with us for years, they have grown with us and have never given up on us. A good company must benefit from the trust of its customers and must be able to express it».
FACILITIES AND SERVICES
OLBIA SITE, LOC. SU ARRASOLU
Service area: 32,000 sqm • Storage area: 27,000 sqm including 4,500 on mezzanine • Quays: 500 m with 50 berths for yachts up to 70 m • Officies: 1,600 sqm • 2 hauling out and launching basins for yachts up to 70 m • Painting room at a controlled temperature for hull up to 35 m • Warehouse: 1,200 sqm • Travel lift of 820 tons • Travel lift of 160 tons • Crane for hauling out boats up to 20 tons • 5 overhead travelling cranes for boats up to 20 tons • 6 mobile ship hoists of 20, 40, 60, 160, 350, 800 tons.
OLBIA SITE, LOC. CALA SACCAIA
Departments: carpentry, woodworking, upholstery, metallic carpentry, painting, mechanical and electrical workshop; • Service area: 4,500 sqm • Storage area: 3,300 sqm including 1,850 on mezzanine • Quays: 80 m • Warehouse: 200 sqm • 1 electric crane for hauling out boats up to 40 tons • 2 mobile ship hoists for boats up to 20 tons • 2 overhead travelling cranes for boats up to 10 tons.
(SNO Yachts, a hub of excellence – Barchemagazine.com – August 2015)
