Mares
Mares is an Italian manufacturer of scuba diving and snorkeling equipment, including regulators, dive computers, and buoyancy compensators. Founded in 1949, the company operates as a subsidiary of the Swedish-based group Head NV.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Italy
HQ City
Rapallo
Founded
1949
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
IT
Ultimate Parent
Head NV
AI Trains on User Data
false
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1949
Company Founded
Ludovico Mares founded the company in Rapallo, Italy, to manufacture masks and spearguns.
1971
AMF Acquisition
Mares was acquired by AMF (American Machine and Foundry).
1997
Head NV Acquisition
Mares was acquired by the Head NV group, becoming a core brand in their diving division.