What Novotema does

Novotema, legally operating as Business Unit Novotema under CARCO NOVOTEMA PRP S.p.A., is an Italian custom elastomeric sealing solutions manufacturer founded circa 1980, headquartered at its production plant in Villongo (Bergamo) with a registered office in Milan. The company designs and produces fully customized gaskets, seals, and technical rubber articles including membranes, lip seals, frame seals, shutters, bellows, fairleads, washers, O-rings, and special gaskets using injection and compression molding technologies. It maintains an in-house tool room for mold design and construction, a dedicated silicone molding area isolated to prevent cross-contamination, an ISO Class VIII certified clean room for medical and pharmaceutical applications, and a comprehensive materials testing laboratory for compression set, aging, hardness, rheometric, DSC, and TGA analysis. Advanced FEM structural simulation (Marc Mentat MSC) and mold flow simulation are applied during design to optimize part performance and predict defects before physical prototyping.

Novotema operates a project-based, make-to-order business model with no standard product catalog; every solution is co-designed with the customer, quoted individually, and validated through in-house sampling before series production. It serves five primary verticals: medical and pharmaceutical (the lead segment, supported by ISO 13485), mobility (automotive, two-wheelers, commercial vehicles, and hydrogen-powered vehicles under IATF 16949), furniture and home appliances, gas control (with UNI EN 549 material compliance), and general industrial. Pricing is custom project-based with multi-year contracts, and the company is qualified to a dense stack of certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) that gate entry into regulated OEM programs.

Since December 29, 2023, Novotema has operated as a subsidiary of CARCO Precision Rubber Products Group, serving as the group's center of excellence for elastomeric seals produced via injection and compression molding. The acquisition extended Novotema's commercial reach through the parent's global sales network (Italy, USA, Canada, and Far East markets) and the management team, including new CEO Stefano Consonni, was fully retained. The company also maintains strategic technical collaborations with IDEX sister company PPE Ltd. for high-performance compound development and with the University of Brescia for advanced material characterization.

Name

Novotema

Legal name

CARCO NOVOTEMA PRP S.p.A. - Business Unit Novotema

Website

http://www.novotema.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Novotema is an Italian custom elastomeric sealing solutions manufacturer producing fully made-to-order rubber and silicone gaskets, seals, and technical components via injection and compression molding for medical, mobility, furniture, gas control, and industrial customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Elastomeric Sealing Solutions

NAICS

Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing (339991)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Seals, Gaskets & O-Rings (Industrial Elastomer) (IMANALAC)

Keywords

• Custom elastomeric seals
• Industrial sealing solutions
• Rubber component manufacturing
• Precision gasket production
• Medical grade seals

Headquarters

HQ city

Milano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Elastomeric Sealing Solutions Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of fully customized sealing solutions in elastomeric materials (rubber, silicone, fluoroelastomers). Every product is made-to-order based on customer specifications. Revenue is generated through project-based manufacturing contracts with no standard catalog or off-the-shelf products. The company follows the customer through the entire process from co-design to mold construction to finished goods delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Novotema designs and manufactures fully customized elastomeric sealing solutions — including membranes, lip seals, frame seals, shutters, bellows, fairleads, washers, O-rings, and special gaskets — using injection and compression molding. The company has no standard product catalog; every component is co-designed with the customer, tooled in-house, and delivered with material certifications (e.g., UNI EN 549, ISO 13485, IATF 16949) tailored to the target application in medical, mobility, furniture/appliance, gas control, or industrial sectors.

Product overview

Novotema designs and manufactures fully customized elastomeric sealing solutions. They do not have product catalogs — they produce what customers need, custom made. Their product portfolio consists of nine core product categories: Membranes (selective barriers with elastic properties for valves, actuators, regulators, and pumps), Lip Seals (for dynamic applications, specializing in small dimensions), Frame Seals (for static applications), Shutters (to control or prevent gas/fluid passage), Bellows (extensible protective elements), Fairleads (for cable management), Washers (square/rectangular section seals), O-Rings (circular section elastomeric rings), and Special Gaskets (fully customized solutions). These sealing solutions serve markets including medical/pharmaceutical, mobility/transportation, furniture/home appliances, gas control, and industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membranes Selective barriers with elastic properties and generally reduced thickness used for valve controls, actuators, regulators, and various types of pumps; produced as custom-manufactured elastomeric and silicone membranes.
• Lip Seals Sealing solutions used in a wide range of dynamic applications, with Novotema specializing in small and very small dimension lip seals for hydraulic and pneumatic damping systems.
• Frame Seals Sealing solutions generally used for static applications, moldable in virtually infinite shapes and profiles to adapt to any geometry and application.
• Shutters Elastomeric components used to control or prevent the passage of a gas or fluid, generally employed to regulate flow in various applications.
• Bellows Extensible and deformable elements used as protective covers to preserve moving or fixed elements, protecting mechanical parts from dust and humidity in extreme operating conditions.
• Fairleads Elastomeric guides used to convey one or more cables, typically circular in shape, adapting to cavities in structures to secure cables and prevent movement and corrosion.
• Washers Sealing solutions with square or rectangular section, generally used when the geometry of the seats does not provide for traditional O-rings.
• O-Rings Elastomeric rings with a circular section, the most widely used gasket, present in a vast range of applications across many sectors.
• Special Gaskets Fully customized sealing solutions designed to comply with all specific application requirements, including technical articles and gaskets of various kinds.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55% reduction in Total Organic Carbon (TOC) emissions from post-curing department compared to previous fume abatement system
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CARCO Precision Rubber ProductscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 December 2023Novotema SpA was acquired by CARCO Precision Rubber Products Group effective December 29, 2023. Novotema has become the group's center of excellence for elastomeric seals produced via injection and compression molding technologies. The group employs over 700 people across Italy, USA, and Canada with global sales reaching Far East markets. Novotema's management team was fully confirmed, with Stefano Consonni appointed as CEO.
• PPE Ltd. (IDEX Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs part of IDEX Corporation, Novotema collaborates closely with PPE Ltd., a UK-based sister company recognized as a leading expert in high-performance rubber compound development, particularly for Oil and Gas applications. This partnership provides access to specialized knowledge and advanced resources in sealing solutions for demanding markets.
• University of BresciacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration with University of Brescia for advanced characterization of elastomeric materials and access to specialized testing equipment and techniques not available in-house. Particularly valuable for non-standard testing requests and complex technical challenges.
• save NRG Srl (Milan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy efficiency partner that conducted energy audit and installed 3e voltage optimization systems at Novotema's electrical substations. The partnership aims to reduce energy consumption, lower CO2 emissions (240 tonnes/year reduction achieved), and minimize energy costs.
• IDEX FoundationminorOthersThrough IDEX Foundation, Novotema supported Associazione Amici della Pediatria (operating at Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital in Bergamo) with a $9,900 USD donation to fund professional pedagogists for hospitalized children. Novotema staff also volunteered time and company vehicles for deliveries.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Trelleborg Sealing Solutions: The global leader in custom polymer and elastomer sealing solutions, with a directly overlapping product portfolio (O-rings, lip seals, custom molded parts) serving the same medical, automotive, and industrial end-markets as Novotema.
• Parker Hannifin (Seal Group): Operates one of the largest engineered sealing solutions businesses globally, including custom elastomer compounds and molded seals for fluid power, life sciences, and aerospace — directly overlapping Novotema's customer base and manufacturing approach.
• Greene Tweed: US-based custom manufacturer of elastomeric seals and thermoplastic composite components for aerospace, oil & gas, semiconductor, and life sciences — a close comparable in customization, regulated-industry certifications, and compound development capabilities.
• Minnesota Rubber and Plastics: Custom molder of elastomer and thermoplastic components serving medical, fluid handling, and industrial markets with proprietary compound development and clean-room assembly — directly analogous to Novotema's full-service custom model.
• Datwyler: Swiss-headquartered manufacturer specializing in elastomer sealing solutions for the pharmaceutical, medical, and automotive industries — a direct peer given shared focus on regulated clean-room packaging components and high-precision custom seals.
• Apple Rubber Products: US-based custom manufacturer of standard and specialized O-rings and seals with in-house compound formulation and rapid prototyping — comparable as a custom-engineering elastomer specialist with similar size profile.
• Marco Rubber & Plastics: Custom and standard elastomer sealing solutions distributor and manufacturer serving industrial, medical, and semiconductor customers — overlaps with Novotema on custom molding and high-purity applications.
• Daemar: Canadian manufacturer and distributor of sealing products including O-rings, gaskets, and custom-molded elastomer components for industrial and oil & gas markets — comparable product mix and custom manufacturing capability.

Emerging players

• Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE Ltd.): A UK-based IDEX sister company specializing in high-performance elastomer seals, particularly for Oil & Gas, with which Novotema actively collaborates on compound development — comparable technology profile but a different IDEX entity rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Eriks: European industrial service provider and distributor offering a broad range of seals and gaskets from multiple manufacturers plus custom elastomer solutions — comparable end-customer overlap but with a distribution-led rather than pure-manufacturing model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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