Bode Sud S.p.A.

Bode Sud S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer established in 1991 that specializes in producing automatic bus doors, plug doors, ramps, and steps for light rail vehicles. Headquartered in Atessa within the Val di Sangro industrial area of Chieti, the company serves major clients across Europe, the Middle East, North Asia, and North America following its full acquisition by Italian shareholders in 2004.

• Products: The firm manufactures automatic bus doors, in-swinging plug doors, external sliding mechanisms, Euro 6 compliant ramps, manual and electric disabled access ramps, folding steps, and tilting steps for buses and light rail vehicles.
• Industries: Operations focus primarily on the public transportation sector, specifically catering to van manufacturers and transit agencies requiring specialized entry systems and accessibility equipment.
• Markets: Business relationships extend globally with major companies in Europe, the Middle East, North Asia, and North America, reflecting a diverse international customer base beyond its Italian origins.

The company transitioned from producing sliding door devices for vans to entirely in-house design of bus sector components after withdrawing German ownership.