What Krown does

Krown (legal entity: KROWN Servicios Integrales de Fundición S.A.) is a privately held Spanish industrial equipment manufacturer, founded on 29 March 2000 and headquartered in Algete, Madrid. The company designs, manufactures, distributes, consults on, and maintains industrial machinery for aluminium casting foundries, with over 25 years of operating history. Its product portfolio spans tower-type melting furnaces with integrated melting and holding chambers, the Krownmatic KM crucibleless dosing furnace, tilting crucible furnaces, reverberatory holding furnaces, gravity die casting machines, multiple ladle configurations, rotary degassers, launders, and ladle pre-heaters. Differentiated technology features include heat recuperator systems delivering up to 30% gas savings, dosing accuracy of ±1% and temperature accuracy of ±1°C on the Krownmatic KM, and aluminium oxidation loss guaranteed below 0.05%.

Krown operates a dual-footprint manufacturing model with its primary facility in Spain and a wholly-owned subsidiary, KROWN México, in El Marqués, Querétaro, enabling North American production. Commercial revenue is generated through three streams: one-time hardware sales of custom-engineered furnace and foundry equipment, global distribution through a network of 13+ authorized distributors covering 14+ countries, and recurring technical services including installation, maintenance, and spare parts. Customers are primarily industrial aluminium foundries of all sizes; named enterprise customers include Bühler and Schmidt-Clemens. Pricing is opaque — quotes are custom-built per project rather than published — and the company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications valid through October 2028.

Name

Krown

Legal name

KROWN Servicios Integrales de Fundición S.A.

Website

https://krownsa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Krown is a privately held Spanish industrial equipment manufacturer that designs, builds, and services custom-engineered furnaces and foundry machinery for aluminium foundries globally, with manufacturing in Spain and Mexico and a network of authorized distributors across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Aluminium Foundry Equipment

NAICS

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (3335), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351)

SIC

Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Furnaces, Kilns & Thermal Processing Equipment (IMAHAEAE)

Keywords

• Aluminium foundry equipment
• Industrial furnace manufacturing
• Metal casting machinery
• Foundry engineering solutions
• Molten metal handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Algete

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Furnace and Equipment Sales: Krown designs, manufactures, and sells industrial furnaces and foundry equipment including melting towers, dosing furnaces, reverberatory furnaces, tilting crucible furnaces, and transfer ladles. Equipment is custom-tailored to customer production needs.
2. Global Distribution: Krown distributes its aluminium foundry equipment globally through a network of authorized distributors and its own sales operations in Spain and Mexico.
3. Technical Services and Maintenance: Full technical support and after-sales assistance for all equipment, including installation, maintenance, and spare parts services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Krown designs, manufactures, distributes, and maintains industrial machinery for aluminium foundries. Its product portfolio spans melting, holding, and dosing furnaces (including tower-type and All-in-One integrated systems), reverberatory furnaces, gravity die casting machines, transfer ladles, ladle pre-heaters, launders, and rotary degassers. Equipment is custom-engineered to each customer's production requirements and supported by full after-sales technical service, installation, and maintenance.

Product overview

Krown offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial furnaces and foundry equipment for aluminium casting, spanning from integrated tower systems to specialized transfer and treatment equipment. The core product line includes the All-in-One tower (integrated melting and holding), the Krownmatic KM dosing furnace (crucibleless electric dosing), tower-type crucible melting furnaces, tilting crucible furnaces, reverberatory holding furnaces, and gravity die casting machines. Supporting equipment includes various ladles (rotating, hydraulic tilting, bridge crane transfer, forklift-mounted, teapot spout), transfer channels (launders), ladle pre-heaters, and rotary degassers. The company operates with manufacturing facilities in both Spain and Mexico, serving the aluminium foundry industry globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Krownmatic KM: Dosing furnace product line featuring modular furnaces with electronic dosing systems and silicon carbide electric resistances for aluminium dosing processes.

Products and services

• All in One (Torre Todo en Uno) All-in-one vertical tower for aluminium casting that integrates melting and holding chambers in a single unit, engineered for energy efficiency, minimal waste, and high-quality molten metal output for industrial foundries.
• Krownmatic KM Dosing Furnace Crucibleless dosing furnace heated by silicon carbide electric resistances with an electronic dosing system, providing full control and maximum repeatability in aluminium dosing processes with a guaranteed service life of over 10 years.
• Tower-Type Crucible Melting Furnace Tower-type crucible melting furnace for aluminium and returns melting with maximum thermal insulation, temperature accuracy of ±3°C, and minimal metal waste for industrial foundries.
• Melting Tower (Torre de Fusión) Vertical tower-type furnace with integrated melting and holding chambers designed for energy efficiency and minimal aluminium loss during continuous industrial production.
• Tilting Crucible Melting Furnace Tilting crucible furnace for melting aluminium and returns quickly with optimal insulation and precise temperature control, featuring 500–800 kg crucible capacity, 320–400 kW thermal output, 400–600 kg/h melting capacity, and ±3°C temperature accuracy.
• Reverberatory Furnace Holding furnace designed for low energy consumption and reduced operating costs with PID regulation, available in capacities from 500 kg to 5,000 kg for aluminium foundries.
• Gravity Die Casting Machine (Coquilladora) Gravity die casting machine for permanent-mold gravity casting of small, high-quality parts with excellent surface precision and a hydraulic system for mould opening and closing.
• Rotating Ladle (Cuchara Giratoria) Hydraulic tilting and rotating ladle (CTKG) capable of tilting and rotating 180 degrees on its base for versatile movement and filling furnaces on both sides.
• Hydraulic Tilting Ladle for Forklift Hydraulic tipping ladle mounted on a forklift for safe transport and precise pouring of molten metal with controlled and precise material discharge.
• Transfer Ladle for Bridge Crane Transfer ladle designed for bridge crane operation, enabling precise pouring, controlled material discharge, and efficient mobility for molten metals or bulk materials.
• Fixed Transfer Ladle for Forklift Fixed transfer ladle for forklift mounting, designed for stable mounting, safe material pouring, and efficient transfer in foundry operations.
• Teapot Spout Transfer Ladle Teapot spout transfer ladle with ceramic, fiber, or refractory lined crucibles for safe transport and controlled pouring of molten aluminium, available in models from 320 to 960 kg capacity.
• Launder (Reguera) Rotating launder for aluminium distribution to multiple points, allowing alternative feeding of two injection machines from a single channel and furnace.
• Ladle Pre-heaters Electric or gas-powered ladle pre-heaters designed to maintain optimal temperature of ladle refractory lining before charging with molten aluminium.
• Rotary Degassers Rotary degassers for removal of gases and impurities from molten aluminium, featuring a flux injection system and homogeneous distribution via a rotating impeller.
• Technical Services and Maintenance Full technical support and after-sales assistance for all Krown equipment, including installation, maintenance, and spare parts services for aluminium foundries worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30% gas savings with heat recuperator technology
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alta TradecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational authorized distributor for Krown covering Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, and Macedonia. Provides local sales and support for aluminium foundry solutions in the Adriatic and Balkan regions.
• Tiesse PrahacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational authorized distributor covering Slovakia and Czech Republic. Provides local distribution and support services for Krown foundry equipment in Central Europe.
• Ontogepszerviz KftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Krown in Hungary, providing local sales and technical support for aluminium foundry equipment.
• Velacast Mak. San. Ve Dis Tic. Ltd. Sti.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Krown in Turkey, serving the Turkish aluminium foundry market with local sales and support.
• Ramsell & Naber Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Krown in the United Kingdom, providing local distribution and support services.
• Gefond Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Krown in Italy, serving the Italian aluminium foundry market.
• CV InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Krown in France, providing local sales and distribution services.
• ConiexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Krown in Portugal, providing local distribution and support services.
• UNICcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Krown in Brazil, serving the South American aluminium foundry market.
• JNJ Autoimpex Pvt. Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Krown in India, providing local sales and support for aluminium foundry equipment.
• Tokuden Topal Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Krown in Thailand, serving the Southeast Asian aluminium foundry market.
• Jireh Tech Electronics Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Krown in Korea, providing local distribution and technical support.
• Marek CzyzewskiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized representative for Krown in Poland, providing local sales and support services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Inductotherm Group: Inductotherm is a global leader in induction melting and holding equipment for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including aluminium, serving many of the same foundry customers as Krown with a broader technology portfolio.
• Pyrotek: Pyrotek supplies engineered equipment, consumables, and molten-metal handling systems to the aluminium industry worldwide, including degassers, launders and furnace accessories that overlap with Krown's portfolio.
• Fives (Fives Group / Pillard): Fives supplies industrial process equipment including combustion and thermal systems for non-ferrous foundries, overlapping with Krown's melting/holding furnace offerings within a much larger industrial portfolio.
• SMS group: SMS group is a major metallurgical plant constructor serving aluminium and other non-ferrous producers with melting, casting and rolling lines; a broad incumbent whose equipment lines intersect with Krown's foundry customers at the megaproject scale.

Direct peers

• Wagstaff: Wagstaff designs and builds aluminium casting equipment and supplies direct-chill and billets lines as well as molten-metal handling technologies, putting it in the same capital-equipment conversation with aluminium foundries that Krown serves.
• Idra Group: Idra Group designs and builds die-casting cells and aluminium casting equipment for foundries and automotive applications, competing with Krown's portfolio of casting machines, dosing furnaces and ancillary equipment.
• Otto Junker (AICHELIN Group): Otto Junker / AICHELIN produces industrial melting and holding furnaces for non-ferrous metals, including aluminium foundries, making it a direct competitor in the same furnace-equipment category as Krown.
• StrikoWestofen (Striko): StrikoWestofen is a leading manufacturer of melting and holding furnaces specifically for the aluminium foundry industry, including tower furnaces and dosing/transfer systems—directly overlapping Krown's core product offering and end customers.

Emerging players

• Thermtec Foundry Services: Thermtec is a focused supplier of aluminium melting and holding equipment and foundry engineering services, comparable in size and specialisation to Krown and competing for similar mid-sized foundry customers.

Regional players

• Spectro Alloys: Spectro Alloys operates aluminium recycling and foundry services in North America with its own melting/holding assets; while primarily a producer rather than an equipment supplier, it represents the type of aluminium customer that purchases Krown-style furnaces and competes indirectly for capex spend.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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