AVANTGATES® and GENTILI Tek s.r.l.
SMOES was born as a dynamic and innovative company, capable in just a few years of achieving a prominent position in the sectors in which it operates.
Its origins date back to 1993, with the aim of developing advanced solutions and services in the hydraulic sector, through the design of customized systems and the construction of control units and mini-hydraulic control units. In January 2005, the company definitively acquired know-how, equipment, and patents, moving its operations to its Rimini headquarters at Via Nabucco 52. From the very beginning, SMOES joined the Gentili Group, alongside the historic organization founded in 1968 by Comm. Benito Gentili and contributing to the growth of a nationally recognized and appreciated group.
Since January 1, 2026, SMOES srl has been part of Gentili Tek srl, which has incorporated its expertise, experience, technologies, and know-how, continuously continuing the development of the products and services historically produced by the SMOES brand. Over the years, the company has expanded its scope of action by entering different sectors that share innovation, creativity, and production versatility.
Alongside the oil and gas sector, particular attention was paid to the development of AVANTGATES® vertical gates and barriers, a patented system with unique characteristics that still represents an innovative solution in the world of automatic closures for civilian homes, businesses and industrial complexes. AVANTGATES® systems exploit the most advanced hydraulic technologies available on the market, ensuring high reliability and optimal performance even under conditions of intensive and heavy use. Thanks to close collaboration with partners and specialized suppliers, the company has also expanded its offering to include swing and sliding gates, modular fencing, gate automation, guardrails and grilles, all strictly Made in Italy.
Through a highly qualified staff with consolidated experience in design and operational management, Gentili Tek srl is able to offer complete, customized and efficient solutions, guaranteeing high quality standards, compliance with current regulations and attention to construction times. Experience, technology, and passion have been the values that have distinguished the Gentili Group for over half a century and continue to guide every project today. Thanks to the presence of qualified retailers in the area and strong operational flexibility, the company collaborates both with private customers looking for a reliable partner, and with important Italian industrial companies, for which it creates exclusive, innovative and highly performing solutions.
AVANTGATES®
When we think of an automatic gate, we almost always imagine a traditional sliding gate or a swing-leaf model. It’s a natural choice: they are the most widespread solutions and those that have always been part of our daily lives. However, there are numerous situations in which these types of closure show all their limitations. In the presence of steep slopes, small spaces, recessed entrances, or particular architectural constraints, it is often necessary to resort to complex and poorly functional solutions, with results that are not always satisfactory from an aesthetic, practical, and economic point of view. To meet these needs, AVANTGATES® was born: the vertical lift gate designed and developed from the experience of Gentili Tek srl to offer an innovative solution to the so-called “impossible closures”. Thanks to its unique vertical opening system, AVANTGATES® is perfectly suited to contexts where a traditional gate could not be installed: narrow passages, sloping entrances, limited spaces or areas subject to frequent snowfall and ice formation. Under these conditions, where automation was often forced out, AVANTGATES® represents a practical, elegant and efficient solution. One of the main strengths of the system is the high-pressure hydraulic motorization, up to 350 bar, designed to ensure high performance, reliability and durability over time. Compared to traditional electromechanical systems, hydraulic technology ensures a superior life cycle even under conditions of intensive use. The gate is available in both residential and industrial versions. In the industrial configuration, it is possible to adopt the double-leaf solution, which allows for automatic openings of up to 19 useful meters, occupying only 60 cm per side. A feature particularly appreciated in the industrial and logistics fields, where large manoeuvring spaces are required for trucks and heavy goods vehicles, while eliminating the problems typical of traditional sliding gates, such as wear and deformation of the ground guides.