Faber Industrie
Faber Industrie is an Italian manufacturer of high-pressure gas cylinders and integrated storage systems (Types 1–4) for clean energy (CNG and hydrogen), industrial and medical gases, and breathing apparatus, serving industrial gas companies, automotive OEMs like Scania, and hydrogen infrastructure projects globally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1972
- HeadquartersCividale Del Friuli, Italy
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Faber Industrie does
Faber Industrie S.p.A., founded in 1972 and headquartered in Cividale del Friuli (Udine), Italy, is a privately held manufacturer of high-pressure gas cylinders and integrated storage systems operating across three Italian production sites (Cividale del Friuli, Castelfranco Veneto, and the former Villesse plant integrated into Cividale) plus commercial subsidiaries in the United States, South Korea, and Brazil. The company is the only worldwide manufacturer of all four cylinder Types — Type 1 seamless steel (cold deep drawing from plate), Type 2 metal-lined hoop-wound composite, Type 3 fully-wound metal-lined composite, and Type 4 plastic-lined composite — and produces both cylinder shells and composite liners in-house, including proprietary polyamide blow-molded liners co-developed with Kautex Maschinenbau for Type 4 hydrogen tanks. Working pressures range from 200 bar (industrial users) to 1100 bar (hydrogen storage), with the portfolio certified to ISO, EN, UNECE, EC79, ASME, DOT, KGS, KHK, and JARI standards and validated in in-house laboratories capable of hydrogen testing at pressures up to 4000 bar burst and fatigue cycling to 2000 bar at -20°C.
The business serves three primary segments: Clean Energy (CNG and hydrogen cylinders and systems for refueling stations, heavy-duty transport, and stationary storage), Industrial and Medical Gases (technical, medical, specialty, food & beverage, fire-fighting, and breathing-apparatus cylinders), and Air Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA and SCBA). Faber generates revenue through direct B2B hardware sales via enterprise field sales, OEM-embedded supply contracts (notably sole-source Type 4 CNG supply to Scania for TransMilenio buses in Colombia), and large project-based contracts for hydrogen refueling infrastructure in Italy, Korea, Japan, and North America. Pricing is quote-based and negotiated per contract; export markets account for over 75% of revenue. In FY2025 Faber reported €87.4M in revenue and €4.7M in EBITDA (5.4% margin), down from a 2019 peak of €102.4M, with consolidated group revenue (including Tough Components, Faber US, and Faber Korea) exceeding €91.5M. The hydrogen segment is the strategic growth driver, growing at over 50% CAGR from 2019 and benefiting from EU anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese steel cylinders imposed in August 2025.
The company is controlled by holding company Fafin Srl, with founding-family shareholders including the Toffolutti family; Giovanni Toffolutti serves as CEO with a board led by President Claudio Passelli. Faber has pursued an active reinvestment strategy — over €80M of capex planned across 2021–2026 — focused on Type 4 liner production, MES/digital transformation, lean operations, and the Castelfranco Veneto forged-components scale-up, while divesting underperforming overseas assets (Thailand/Chalybs in 2021) and establishing Faber do Brasil to expand Latin American reach.
Faber Industrie firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Faber Industrie
- Legal name
- FABER INDUSTRIE SPA
- Website
- https://faber-italy.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1972
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Faber Industrie is an Italian manufacturer of high-pressure gas cylinders and integrated storage systems (Types 1–4) for clean energy (CNG and hydrogen), industrial and medical gases, and breathing apparatus, serving industrial gas companies, automotive OEMs like Scania, and hydrogen infrastructure projects globally.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Faber Industrie industry classification
Industry- Product category
- High-pressure gas cylinders and storage systems
- NAICS
- Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (332420), Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (33242)
- SIC
- Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Compressed Hydrogen Storage Systems (Cylinders, Bundles, Tube Trailers) (EUAFAEAA), Chemical Tank Farms & Bulk Liquid Chemical Storage (TLALAHAH)
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Where Faber Industrie is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cividale Del Friuli
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices6 records
Markets served
Faber Industrie business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Gas Cylinder Sales: Sale of high-pressure gas cylinders (Types 1-4) for industrial, medical, energy, and breathing apparatus applications. Products sold directly to end customers including industrial gas companies, vehicle manufacturers, healthcare facilities, and diving equipment distributors.
- Cylinder Systems and Racks: Sale of complete storage systems including racks, bundles, trailers, and containers for CNG and hydrogen. These integrated solutions include cylinders, valves, piping, and frames for stationary storage, refueling stations, and transport applications.
- Hydrogen Storage Solutions: Growing segment for hydrogen storage systems including stationary storage, virtual pipeline, energy storage, and mobility applications. Revenue from hydrogen grew approximately 60% year-over-year as of 2021, representing a significant growth driver.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Industrial and medical gas cylinders - standard product lines |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Hydrogen storage systems and integrated solutions |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Scuba diving cylinders - promotional offerings |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Faber Industrie product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Faber Industrie designs, manufactures, tests, and markets high-pressure gas cylinders and complete storage systems (Types 1, 2, 3, and 4) for clean energy (CNG and hydrogen), industrial and medical gases, and air breathing apparatus (SCUBA and SCBA). Working pressures range from 200 bar to 1100 bar, with integrated systems including racks, bundles, trailers, and containers for stationary storage, refueling stations, and transport. All cylinder shells and composite liners are fabricated in-house at the Cividale del Friuli and Castelfranco Veneto plants in Italy.
Product overview
Faber Industrie is a world-leading manufacturer of high-pressure gas cylinders and complete systems. The product portfolio centers on four cylinder Types (1, 2, 3, 4) spanning seamless steel, metal-lined hoop-wrapped, fully-wound composite, and plastic-lined composite constructions. Core products are organized under 'Faber Cylinders' (individual cylinders for hydrogen, CNG, industrial/medical gases, SCBA, fire fighting, scuba diving, rescue, food & beverage, and accumulators) and 'Faber Systems' (integrated solutions including racks, bundles, and trailers/containers for storage and distribution). The company produces all components in-house, including liners for composite cylinders, and offers a full range from 200 bar to 1100 bar working pressures. Recent innovation includes Type 4 technology with polyamide blow-molded liners for superior hydrogen permeation performance.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Faber Cylinders - Hydrogen High-pressure hydrogen gas cylinders and systems (Types 1, 2, 3, 4) for static storage, industrial applications, refilling stations, and fuel cell usage. Working pressures from 200 bar to 1100 bar. For industrial gas companies, hydrogen refueling operators, and OEMs.
- Faber Cylinders - CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) High-pressure CNG cylinders and tanks for compressed natural gas vehicle fuel storage, including Type 4 composite cylinders for automotive applications. For vehicle OEMs, transit operators, and natural gas distributors.
- Faber Cylinders - Industrial & Medical Gases Seamless high-pressure cylinders for industrial, medical, and special gases meeting international standards. For industrial gas companies, hospitals, and home healthcare providers.
- Faber Cylinders - SCBA High-pressure cylinders for self-contained breathing apparatus used in firefighting and rescue operations. For emergency services and safety equipment distributors.
- Faber Cylinders - Fire Fighting High-pressure gas cylinders for fire fighting applications including fire suppression systems. For fire safety system integrators and emergency services.
- Faber Cylinders - Scuba Diving Steel diving cylinders produced via cold deep drawing from plate, claimed to be the lightest steel diving cylinders in the world while exceeding design standard requirements. Available in 10L-18L sizes at 200 and 232 bar. For diving equipment distributors and individual divers.
- Faber Cylinders - Rescue High-pressure cylinders for safety and rescue applications. For emergency services and safety equipment distributors.
- Faber Cylinders - Food & Beverage High-pressure cylinders for food and beverage applications including carbonation and preservation. For food and beverage manufacturers and gas distributors.
- Faber Cylinders - Accumulators
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 16 million cylinders produced in 50 years, with significant portion still in operation
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Faber Industrie
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Faber Industrie technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Faber Industrie partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- North Adriatic Hydrogen Valley (NAHV)corePartner technology provider in North Adriatic Hydrogen Valley project involving Italian, Slovenian, and Croatian companies and research institutions. Faber developing innovative large-capacity (>300 liters) and high-pressure (>300 bar) composite cylinders for hydrogen transport with payload exceeding 1.2 tons.
- iNEST - Interconnected Nord-Est Innovation EcosystemcoreWinner of PNRR-funded project AIH2DU (Autonomous and Intelligent Hydrogen Delivery Unit) under Spoke 3 of iNEST ecosystem. Partnership involves universities, public research institutions, and private entities for hydrogen distribution innovation in North-East Italy.
- H2Ref-Demo ConsortiumcoreEuropean Horizon Europe project for high-capacity hydrogen refueling. Consortium led by Cetim with partners: H2Nova (compression design), UTC (hydraulic power train), Hydac (hydraulics), HRS (final implementation), UNIMORE (simulations), and Faber (composite accumulators). Project aims to multiply by 5 the innovative compression concept for heavy transport refueling.
- ElmegcoreStrategic consulting agreement for blow-molding technology transfer, training, and further development. Elmeg is a Tier 1 Automotive supplier with long track record. Partnership includes joint commercial development and synergy exploitation. Supports Faber's strategic choice to become an industrial producer of large-size liners for high-pressure cylinders.
- Hydrogen CouncilcoreSupporting member of the Hydrogen Council, a global initiative of leading energy, transport, and industry companies with united vision for hydrogen to foster energy transition.
- Kautex MaschinenbaucoreExclusive partnership for development and production of polyamide blow-molded liners for hydrogen tanks. Faber ordered first tailored-made Kautex machinery for mass production starting 2024. Joint development over 2+ years to achieve extremely low permeation levels using specific polyamide materials combined with blow-molding technology.
- ConsidiminorConsulting partner for Lean transformation, professional maintenance, and autonomous maintenance programs. Collaborated on improving machine availability and workplace organization, particularly at Cividale plants.
- PerformandominorTraining partner for development of soft skills for Team Leaders and Value Stream Managers as part of Lean transformation program.
- Lean Experience FactoryminorPartner for digitization and streamlining of business processes, specializing in digital transformation aspects of Lean methodology implementation.
- Ocean Sea FoundationminorFirst-tier sponsor of Ocean Sea Foundation Arctic research expedition for studying micro and nano plastics in marine environments. Supports environmental research with foundation recognized by US government with EU and Russian offices.
- Italian Institute of Lean Management (Istituto Italiano di Lean Management)minorTraining partner for Lean transformation program. Deep training on Lean principles and modern problem-solving methods for Managers and Value Stream Leaders.
- AssosubminorJoint safety initiative with Italian scuba association for cylinder replacement program. Faber offered promotional exchange of old cylinders with M25x2 threading for new 15-liter cylinders, promoting safety in the diving community.
Scale indicators13 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Faber Industrie competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Worthington Industries: Large US-based diversified metal manufacturer with a significant Pressure Cylinders segment producing steel and aluminum gas cylinders for industrial, medical, and propane applications. Broader incumbent that competes in steel cylinders where Faber has tariff-protected share.
- Mersen: Global industrial group with a dedicated Gas Handling Technologies business producing high-pressure gas cylinders and components. Competes with Faber in industrial gas cylinders and specialty gas containment across multiple end markets.
Others
- Nel ASA: Norwegian hydrogen solutions company specializing in electrolyzers and refueling station equipment. Adjacent to Faber in the hydrogen value chain — Nel supplies the production and dispensing side, while Faber supplies the high-pressure storage side of refueling stations.
Direct peers
- NPROXX: Specialist manufacturer of Type 4 composite hydrogen storage cylinders for mobility and stationary applications. Direct competitor in the hydrogen Type 4 segment Faber is targeting with its new polyamide liner technology.
- Hexagon Purus: Norway-based manufacturer of Type 4 high-pressure hydrogen cylinders and complete vehicle storage systems. Direct peer in hydrogen mobility, supplying OEMs in trucks, buses, and passenger vehicles — the same customer profile Faber targets.
- Luxfer Holdings: UK/US-based global manufacturer of high-pressure gas cylinders (aluminum and composite) for industrial gases, medical, defense, and alternative fuel (CNG/hydrogen) applications. Direct competitor across multiple of Faber's product lines and end markets.
- Raufoss Fuel Systems (Neuman & Esser Group): Norwegian manufacturer of CNG and hydrogen Type 4 composite cylinders for heavy-duty vehicles and refueling infrastructure. Direct competitor in European CNG/hydrogen cylinder markets with similar OEM customer base.
Emerging players
- Chengdu Huaqi Houpu (HQHP): Chinese manufacturer of high-pressure gas cylinders and CNG/hydrogen refueling equipment. The principal target of the EU's 2025 anti-dumping duties, making it Faber's most direct cost-competitive threat in steel cylinders and a key beneficiary/prisoner of trade policy.
- Mahle (Industrial Filtration & Gas Solutions): German automotive/industrial supplier with a gas systems portfolio that includes hydrogen and CNG components. Overlaps with Faber's mobility storage offering and serves similar OEM customers in Europe.
Regional players
- Toyota Industries Corporation: Japanese manufacturer with a high-pressure gas cylinder business serving industrial gas and automotive customers primarily in Japan and Asia. Comparable product portfolio to Faber's industrial and medical gas cylinders, with regional rather than direct global overlap.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Faber Industrie social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance22 records
Faber Industrie financial estimates
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Faber Industrie leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
Faber Industrie subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
Faber Industrie funding detail
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Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Faber Industrie
What does Faber Industrie do?
Faber Industrie designs, manufactures, tests, and markets high-pressure gas cylinders and complete storage systems (Types 1, 2, 3, and 4) for clean energy (CNG and hydrogen), industrial and medical gases, and air breathing apparatus (SCUBA and SCBA). Working pressures range from 200 bar to 1100 bar, with integrated systems including racks, bundles, trailers, and containers for stationary storage, refueling stations, and transport. All cylinder shells and composite liners are fabricated in-house at the Cividale del Friuli and Castelfranco Veneto plants in Italy.
Is Faber Industrie a public or private company?
Faber Industrie is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Faber Industrie founded?
Faber Industrie was founded in 1972. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Faber Industrie based?
Faber Industrie is headquartered in Cividale Del Friuli, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Faber Industrie make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Gas Cylinder Sales are the primary driver. The others are cylinder Systems and Racks and hydrogen Storage Solutions.
Who are Faber Industrie's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Worthington Industries and Mersen. Nel ASA is listed as an others. Direct peers are NPROXX, Hexagon Purus, Luxfer Holdings and Raufoss Fuel Systems (Neuman & Esser Group). Emerging players are Chengdu Huaqi Houpu (HQHP) and Mahle (Industrial Filtration & Gas Solutions). Toyota Industries Corporation is listed as a regional player.
Does Faber Industrie have an API?
No public API is recorded for Faber Industrie.
What industry is Faber Industrie in?
Faber Industrie's product category is High-pressure gas cylinders and storage systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEACAL, Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves), with a secondary code of EUAFAEAA, Compressed Hydrogen Storage Systems (Cylinders, Bundles, Tube Trailers). Its NAICS code is 332420 and its SIC code is 3533.