What Foma does

Foma S.p.A. is a privately held, third-generation family-owned Italian manufacturer of high-pressure die-cast aluminium components, founded in 1956 by Angelo Montini in Lumezzane (Brescia) and now headquartered in Pralboino (Brescia). It operates within the Emmefin S.p.A. group structure and employs approximately 500 people across two Italian sites: the Pralboino foundry and machining campus, and the Lumezzane plant dedicated to in-house mould design and construction. The company serves major European automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, including Audi, Porsche, VW Group, Stellantis, Daimler, Bentley, Lamborghini, and ZF, with named programs spanning the Audi/Porsche PPE platform, Stellantis MHEV clutch housings and Euro 6.3 lower crankcases, Daimler DCT300 gearboxes, and ZF TraXon truck transmission gears.

The vertically integrated production chain covers mould construction, casting of up to seven aluminium alloys simultaneously, die-casting across 38 automated islands (up to 4,600 tons clamping force) plus a newly installed ItalPresseGauss Gigapress at 45,000 kN, sandblasting, CNC machining on more than 100 machines, washing, and consignment, supported by two metrology rooms with 20+ Zeiss machines, four X-ray units (two with tomography), 3D scanning, and a cleanliness room. R&D is staffed by more than 20 engineers using CATIA, Creo, TEBIS, DELCAM, and PROCAST/CALCOSOFT simulation, and the company is certified to IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, and TISAX.

Foma generates revenue through B2B sale of bespoke die-cast aluminium components directly to OEM and Tier-1 production lines across Europe under negotiated multi-year platform contracts; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales into premium and high-volume European auto programs, with the company functioning as a strategic co-development partner from initial product design through finished, assembly-ready components. The 2024 Ambasciatori d'Impresa award (UBS/KPMG) and the 2025-2026 EUROGUSS presence indicate active positioning around the transition to gigacasting and large structural aluminium components.

Name

Foma

Legal name

Foma S.p.A.

Website

https://foma.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Foma S.p.A. is a third-generation, family-owned Italian manufacturer of die-cast aluminium components for European automotive OEMs and Tier-1s, operating 38 automated die-casting islands, 100+ CNCs, and a new 45,000 kN Gigapress from its Pralboino and Lumezzane sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aluminum Die Casting for Automotive Components

NAICS

Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries (331523), Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing (333514)

SIC

Nonferrous Foundries (Castings) (3360)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Exterior Body Panels & Closures Manufacturing (Bumpers/Fenders/Hoods/Doors/Tailgates) (IMACAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Truck Body & Upfitting Manufacturing (Box Bodies/Service Bodies/Cranes/Liftgates) (IMACABAI)

Keywords

• Aluminum die casting
• Automotive components manufacturing
• Precision machined parts
• Mould design construction
• Gigacasting aluminum parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Pralboino

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aluminium die-cast component manufacturing and sales: Foma generates revenue through the design, production, and sale of high-tech die-cast aluminium components for the automotive sector. The integrated production cycle includes mould construction, foundry, machining, and assembly services, delivering finished components directly to OEM customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Foma S.p.A. designs, engineers and manufactures high-precision aluminum die-cast components for the automotive industry, covering the full production chain from in-house mould construction and alloy selection through high-pressure die casting (including gigacasting), heat treatment, CNC machining, and assembly of finished parts. The company supplies structural, powertrain, and transmission components such as gearbox housings, crankcases, engine sealing flanges, and clutch housings to European automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

Product overview

Foma S.p.A. is a leading aluminum die-casting manufacturer serving the automotive industry with a vertically integrated production model. The company operates 38 automated die-casting islands and over 100 CNC machines across its facilities. Its product portfolio includes specific die-cast aluminum components such as Intermediate Housing PPE (for Audi/Porsche), Clutch Housing MHEV (for Stellantis), Engine Sealing Flange (for VW Group premium brands), Gear for Truck/TraXon (for ZF/Iveco/MAN/Ford), Lower Crankcase (for Stellantis), and DCT300 Gearbox (for Daimler). Manufacturing services include mold construction, aluminum alloy casting, die-casting, sandblasting, mechanical machining, washing, and consignment. Quality services encompass metrology with Zeiss machines, X-ray/tomography inspection, 3D scanning, and cleanliness analysis. The company also provides R&D and design co-development services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Intermediate Housing PPE (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) Aluminum die-cast intermediate housing for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) transmission assemblies, supplied to automotive OEMs requiring lightweight drivetrain components.
• Clutch Housing MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle) Aluminum die-cast clutch housing designed for mild hybrid electric vehicle (MHEV) transmissions, combining structural rigidity with weight optimization for hybridized drivetrains.
• Engine Sealing Flange Precision aluminum die-cast sealing flange for automotive engines, used to provide leak-tight interfaces within engine assemblies.
• Gear for Truck (TraXon) Aluminum die-cast gear component for the TraXon commercial-vehicle transmission system, supplied to heavy-truck OEM and Tier 1 transmission suppliers.
• Lower Crankcase Aluminum die-cast lower crankcase for automotive engines, providing the lower structural housing of the engine block and integrating mounting features.
• DCT300 Gearbox Aluminum die-cast gearbox housing for ZF's DCT300 dual-clutch transmission, supplying a Tier 1 transmission supplier with a structural component for high-volume passenger-car DCT programs.
• Design and Co-development Services Engineering service in which Foma collaborates with OEM and Tier 1 customers on the design, simulation, and industrialization of aluminum die-cast components, supporting co-development of new programs from concept through series production.
• Filling Simulation Services Simulation service using PROCAST and CALCOSOFT software to model and optimize molten aluminum flow, solidification, and die filling for new cast components, provided to OEM and Tier 1 customers as part of co-development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully nominated in February 2020 for 'zwischengeheuse' (intermediate housing) component for Audi PPE platform, competing against global contenders
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ItalPresseGausscoreTechnology or IntegrationItalPresseGauss supplied Foma's first Gigapress, a large-scale die casting machine with 45,000 kN clamping force. This partnership enables Foma to produce complex large structural components such as door frames, shock towers, and chassis parts, significantly expanding its manufacturing capabilities for the automotive sector.
• Union BresciaminorOthersFoma supports Union Brescia football club as a way of giving back to the local territory that is integral to the company's identity. This partnership is framed as a sponsorship that also embodies shared values of teamwork, collaboration, and community.
• Gruppo Emmefin S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoma S.p.A. is part of the Emmefin S.p.A. Group. The privacy policy references communication of data within Società appartenenti al Gruppo Emmefin S.p.A., controllate o collegate alla nostra Società, situate in Italia o all'estero (companies belonging to the Emmefin S.p.A. Group, controlled or affiliated, situated in Italy or abroad).
• Foundry PlanetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerValentina Montini (Purchasing Director) and Federico Montini (Sales Director) were interviewed by Foundry Planet for an article on how gigacasting is reshaping the industry. The interview provides Foma with industry thought leadership visibility.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ElringKlinger AG: German-listed automotive supplier producing lightweight components including aluminum structural parts and housings for European OEMs. Broader portfolio than Foma but overlap in cast and machined aluminum components for European premium automotive.
• Rheinmetall Automotive (Pierburg / KSPG / Kolbenschmidt): German automotive parts division of Rheinmetall producing a broader portfolio of mechatronic, pumps, and light-metal components for OEMs globally. Overlaps with Foma in cast aluminum components but as part of a much larger diversified Tier-1 portfolio.

Direct peers

• Alteams Group: Finnish aluminum die-casting specialist serving European automotive customers with structural and powertrain castings. Mid-sized European peer with similar OEM customer base and aluminum die-cast focus as Foma.
• Nemak S.A.B. de C.V. Mexican-headquartered global leader in aluminum die-casting for the automotive industry, supplying cylinder heads, blocks, transmission housings, and structural components to global OEMs. Closest large-scale direct competitor to Foma in aluminum powertrain and structural castings.
• Bocar Group: Mexican aluminum die-casting supplier serving global automotive OEMs with high-pressure die-cast components for powertrain and structural applications. Comparable process, customer type, and product portfolio to Foma.
• Georg Fischer AG (GF Casting Solutions): Swiss industrial group with one of Europe's largest automotive aluminum and magnesium die-casting operations. Directly comparable: serves European OEMs with light-metal structural and powertrain castings and competes head-to-head on similar component categories as Foma.
• Albert Handtmann Metallgusswerk GmbH: German aluminum die-casting company producing complex structural and powertrain components for premium automotive OEMs. Similar technology base and European premium-OEM customer profile to Foma.
• Martinrea International Inc. Canadian Tier-1 automotive supplier producing lightweight aluminum die-cast structural and powertrain components for global OEMs. Comparable in customer mix (European/North American OEMs) and product portfolio (lightweight castings, structural assemblies).
• Ryobi Die Casting (USA / Ryobi Limited): Japanese-owned die-caster with major North American and Asian operations producing aluminum die-cast components for automotive OEMs including powertrain and structural parts. Direct peer in scale, process technology, and OEM business model to Foma.

Others

• ItalPresseGauss S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of die-casting machines and cells (including Gigapress platforms). Functionally a technology supplier/partner to Foma (supplied its 45,000 kN Gigapress) rather than a competitor, but sits in the same metalcasting ecosystem and shapes competitive technology availability across the industry.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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