Name

Cavatorta

Legal name

Trafileria e Zincheria Cavatorta S.p.a.

Website

https://cavatorta.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Parma

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metal Mesh and Fencing Products: Core revenue from manufacturing and selling metallic meshes (electrowelded, simple torsion), fencing panels, rolls, gates, posts, and accessories. Products are sold as one-time hardware purchases to distributors, installers, and end customers across residential, industrial, sports, construction, and agricultural sectors.
2. Custom Project Solutions: Cavatorta Project division provides custom-designed special meshes and security perimeter systems, representing higher-value project-based sales with consulting services.
3. BIM Content and Technical Documentation: Digital content sales through BIMobject platform providing CAD/BIM objects for architectural design software, supporting product specification in construction projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cavatorta manufactures metal fencing, welded wire mesh, plastic-coated wires, gates, posts, nails, and fastening systems for residential, industrial, sports, construction, and agricultural applications. The company produces electrowelded panels, simple torsion mesh, and reinforcement meshes using proprietary coating processes (Galvaplax, Galvafort, Galvatec, Seaplax) that deliver corrosion resistance guarantees of 10 to 30+ years. It also operates the Cavatorta Project division for custom-designed special fencing and security perimeter solutions, and supplies BIM/CAD objects for architectural specification.

Product overview

Cavatorta is a manufacturer of metal fencing and wire products established in 1961, producing welded mesh, fencing systems, gates, nails, and related accessories. The product portfolio includes multiple interconnected product lines organized by market segment: Residential fencing (Panopro, Panoplax, Moonline, Everplax, Decoplax Evoluzione); Professional and sports fencing (T-Sport System, Replax T Sport, Stilplax, High Security Fencing, HSF Activa); Agricultural and livestock fencing (D-Fence, ANTELUPO D/F, MASTERTEC D/F, NODAFORT, Galvatec, Nodagri); Building/construction products (Soltec System for ceiling safety, Pavitec for floor reinforcement, Rexipal System for road/highway fencing); and accessory products (gates, posts, nails, clips). The company employs exclusive coating technologies including Galvatec Process (zinc-aluminum alloy), Galvaplax Process (sintering plastic coating), Galvafort Process (hot-dip galvanization), and Seaplax Process (for saltwater immersion). Products serve residential, industrial, sports, construction, and agricultural sectors, and are available through BIMobject platform for building information modeling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cavatorta Project: Special custom-designed wire mesh products and perimeter security systems for specific client projects.
• Green Touch
• Cavatorta on BIMobject

Products and services

• Stilplax Welded wire fence in rolls with zinc-plated and plastic-coated finish, featuring triple edging on edges and anti-climbing spikes on top, manufactured using the exclusive Galvaplax Process sintering technology for residential and security applications.
• Panopro System Residential fencing system in modular panels with zinc-plated, welded, and plastic-coated steel wire construction, featuring rectangular mesh, horizontal reinforcement ribs, and top spikes for residential perimeter enclosures.
• Panopro 2000 Versatile and innovative fencing system in modular panels for residential, commercial, and industrial areas.
• Moonline Modular and integrated fencing system combining security, design, and durability with differentiated mesh and an exclusive wave effect, intended for prestigious residential contexts.
• Panoplax Residential fencing system in modular panels offering an elegant, robust, corrosion-resistant, and versatile design for residential applications.
• P-Quadro System Modular fencing system designed for residential, commercial, and industrial areas.
• Decoplax Evoluzione Evolved version of the Decoplax residential fencing system.
• Everplax Welded mesh in galvanized steel with triple edging, designed for residential area fencing.
• Replax Metal mesh in galvanized steel with simple torsion and square mesh, plastic-coated using the exclusive Galvaplax Process for residential and agricultural fencing.
• Arcoplax Plastic-coated metal mesh with differentiated mesh and arches on the top edge, designed for ornament and protection of flower beds and gardens.
• Esaplax Welded wire mesh in galvanized, welded, and plastic-coated steel with square or rectangular mesh for residential and light commercial applications.
• Replax T Sport Simple torsion metal mesh with rhomboidal mesh in galvanized steel wire with PVC coating using the Galvaplax Process, designed for sports facility fencing with high impact absorption; UNI EN 13200-3 certified.
• T-Sport System Sports facility fencing system available in heights 220 and 250 cm, designed to meet UNI EN 13200-3 requirements for sports facility security.
• Cancelli carrai T Sport Single-leaf vehicle gate with hot-dip galvanization (UNI-EN 1491), polyester paint finish in yellow (RAL 1012); steel box-section columns and frame with welded wire mesh infill; UNI-EN 13241-1 compliant for sports facility access.
• Cancelli pedonali T Sport Single-leaf pedestrian gate with hot-dip galvanization (UNI-EN 1461), polyester paint finish in yellow (RAL 1012); steel box-section columns and frame with welded wire mesh infill for sports facility pedestrian access.
• Refor Professional fencing system designed for sports and security applications.
• Masterplax Professional fencing solution designed for high-grade perimeter and security projects.
• Rexipal System Fencing system for securing roads, highways, railways, sports fields, and small to medium applications.
• High Security Fencing High-security welded mesh of zinc-aluminum alloy manufactured using the exclusive Galvatec Process, providing excellent corrosion resistance and cathodic protection against cuts and abrasions for high-security industrial perimeters.
• HSF Activa Anti-intrusion fencing system developed with Sicurit Alarmitalia Spa, capable of detecting intrusion attempts, cutting, breaching, and climbing through integrated sensors rather than externally applied active protection elements.
• Copertec System Permanent anti-fall protection system for non-walkable skylights, certified by ITC-CNR with Technical Agreement No. 650/19 of 29.10.2019 (first and only system of its type certified by CNR).
• Soltec System System for securing ceilings subject to delamination (sfondellamento), composed of welded mesh and accessories, used in public buildings (e.g., hospital ceiling safety installations).
• Pavitec Pro Nervato Reinforcement mesh for floor screeds and slabs in construction applications.
• D-Fence Anti-dig and anti-climbing fencing system designed to protect agricultural areas and farms from wild animal incursions.
• ANTILUPO D/F Modular panels in welded wire mesh with a top section bent at 45 degrees with 30 mm spikes to prevent predator access from above; intended for wolf and canine protection of livestock and farms.
• MASTERTEC D/F Welded mesh of zinc-aluminum alloy using the exclusive Galvatec Process, providing robustness and resistance for containing medium to large animals including wild boar.
• NODAFORT A/R Knotted mesh with differentiated mesh, triple galvanization, and high breaking load; designed for containing medium-sized wild animals and anti-dig applications.
• Chiodi Bricoline Metal nails for construction, agriculture, craftsmanship, and DIY applications.
• Galvatec coating system Zinc-aluminum alloy (95% Zn, 5% Al) coated metal mesh providing exceptional corrosion resistance guaranteed for over 30 years for harsh outdoor and industrial environments.
• Galvafort coated mesh Hot-dip galvanized metal mesh ensuring a homogeneous coating above European standards with excellent anchoring and no cracking when bent, providing superior corrosion protection.
• Cavatorta Project Specialized division providing custom-designed wire mesh products and perimeter security systems for specific client projects, including consulting and project-based solutions beyond standard catalog offerings.
• Overplax / Combiplax / Novaplax fencing systems Overplax superior fencing system, Combiplax combined fencing solution, and Novaplax fencing variant - residential and light commercial fencing systems offering differentiated coatings and mesh configurations.
• Nodagri Knotted metal mesh fencing for agricultural applications including livestock containment and land demarcation.
• Agrisald Welded agricultural fencing mesh for farming and livestock containment applications.
• TT Tripla Torsione Triple torsion hexagonal wire mesh for construction, gabion reinforcement, and general industrial applications.
• Pannello 21 Electrowelded reinforcement panel for construction concrete reinforcement and structural applications.
• Cancelli (carrai and pedonali) Single-leaf vehicle gates (carrai) and pedestrian gates (pedonali) with hot-dip galvanization, polyester paint, steel box-section columns and frame, and welded wire mesh infill for residential and industrial access.
• Gabbie / Gabbioni di contenimento panels Welded panels for the construction of gabion containment structures used in civil engineering, retaining walls, and erosion control.
• Galvanized wires (Filo zincato, Filo cotto bianco, Filo cotto nero) Galvanized steel wires and annealed (cotto) wires in white and black finishes for construction, agricultural, industrial, and binding applications.
• Pali (Galvanized T, Plastic-coated T, Round galvanized, Round plastic-coated, Paldeco) Posts for fencing systems in multiple variants: T-section galvanized, T-section plastic-coated, round galvanized, round plastic-coated, and Paldeco wood-effect posts for installation of mesh and panels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Galvatec Process guarantees over 30 years of corrosion resistance
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• SorgeniacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSorgenia served as technical partner for the design, execution, and post-execution phases of the 3 MWp photovoltaic installation at Metallurgica Abruzzese facility in Mosciano Sant'Angelo. The project represents Cavatorta's commitment to sustainability and renewable energy in manufacturing operations.
• Sicurit Alarmitalia SpaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative development of HSF Activa, an integrated anti-intrusion fencing system capable of detecting intrusion attempts, cutting, breaching, and climbing. Unlike conventional fencing with externally applied active protection elements, HSF Activa is an integrated detection system.
• BIMobjectcoreTechnology or IntegrationCavatorta maintains a company profile on bimobject.com, the world's leading BIM content platform, with product specifications for major product lines including Rexipal, Panoplax, Copertec, Panopro, High Security Fencing, T Sport, and Moonline systems for architectural design software integration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Betafence: Belgian-based global leader in fencing, wire mesh, and integrated perimeter security. Directly comparable as a wire mesh and fencing manufacturer serving residential, industrial, sports, and security markets across Europe and internationally.
• Dirickx: French manufacturer of welded mesh panels, posts, and fencing systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Closely comparable in product offering, technology, and core European market.
• Rivisa: Spanish manufacturer of metal fencing, welded mesh, and security fencing systems. Comparable as a Southern European fencing specialist with a similar product portfolio and focus on coated wire products.
• Van Merksteijn: Dutch manufacturer of fencing systems and steel wire products serving residential, agricultural, and industrial applications. Comparable in fencing systems, mesh, and related accessories, and as a Benelux-based peer with similar scale.
• Pittini Group: Italian steel wire rod and wire mesh producer. Directly comparable in Italian wire manufacturing, mesh production, and downstream fabricated metal products, sharing the same Italian industrial base.
• Zaun: UK-based specialist in sports and high-security fencing with integrated electronic detection systems. Comparable to Cavatorta's T-Sport and High Security Fencing product segments, and as a UK-market peer.
• Ameristar Fence Products: US manufacturer of high-security and ornamental fencing for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure applications. Comparable in High Security Fencing and as a peer operating in Cavatorta's North American subsidiary market.
• Jacksons Fencing: UK manufacturer and installer of residential, commercial, and high-security fencing including acoustic barriers and sports enclosures. Comparable as a UK-market peer with a similar full-range product portfolio across residential, commercial, and security applications.

Broad incumbents

• Marcegaglia: Italian steel processing leader producing a broad portfolio of carbon steel products including wire, mesh, tubes, and flat products. Comparable as a much larger Italian steel manufacturing incumbent with overlapping wire and fencing capabilities.
• Bekaert: Belgian global leader in steel wire transformation and advanced coatings. Comparable as a much larger European wire products and coatings manufacturer whose galvanized and coated wire competes directly with Cavatorta's Galvatec and Galvaplax processes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/RecinzioniCavatorta
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cavatorta-france

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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