Name

Faro

Legal name

Faro S.r.l.

Website

https://faro-brescia.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gas Piping & Tubing Components

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Gas Infrastructure & Metering (Onsite Storage, PRS, Metering, SCADA) (EUALALAH)

Keywords

• LPG gas piping
• CNG fuel systems
• Automotive tubing
• Gas valves fittings
• Caravan gas systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Brescia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Faro S.r.l. manufactures and supplies certified gas piping, tubing, hoses, valves, fittings, and quick-coupling systems for LPG (propane/butane) and CNG (methane) automotive fuel systems, as well as for caravan/camping gas installations. The company also produces custom metal components (brass, steel, stainless steel, aluminium, zinc-plated steel) to customer specifications, marketed under the ALUPIPE, FastyFit, FARO GASLINE, and FAROFLEX brands.

Product overview

Faro S.r.l. is a manufacturer of gas system components for automotive (LPG/CNG), camping/caravan, and custom-parts applications, operating as part of the Gruppo OMB Saleri. The product portfolio is organized into three main divisions: (1) Automotive — comprising the ALUPIPE aluminum pipe, thermoplastic hoses and FastyFit quick-coupling system, FARO GASLINE rubber hoses, copper pipes, steel pipes (seamless and welded), stainless steel bars, FAROFLEX stainless steel flexible hose, valves and ramps, fittings, ventilation hoses, and accessories; (2) Camping/Caravan — DVGW/NF/IMQ-approved hoses, fittings, and camping valves; and (3) Articoli a disegno — custom-manufactured components in brass, steel, stainless steel, aluminium and zinc-plated steel. All automotive products carry R67 and/or R110 ECE type approvals. The company also holds ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ALUPIPE: Innovative aluminum alloy pipe developed, approved and patented by FARO as an alternative to traditional copper for LPG automotive applications
• FARO GASLINE
• FastyFit

Products and services

• ALUPIPE (Aluminium Pipe) Patented aluminium alloy pipe with black PVC coating for LPG automotive fuel lines; ECE R67-01 certified; available in 6x1mm and 8x1mm diameters in 50m rolls. Sold to automotive OEMs and aftermarket integrators.
• Thermoplastic Hoses (Tubo termoplastico) Flexible thermoplastic hose for LPG automotive fuel systems; ECE R67-02 approved (E13 67R-020409); rated -25°C to +125°C; available in 6x1mm and 8x1mm diameters in 50m rolls.
• FastyFit Quick Coupling System Patented quick-coupling system for Faro thermoplastic hoses; ECE R67-01 approved; includes straight and 90° orientable quick fittings, double-diameter nipples, release keys, and specialized lubricant for 6mm and 8mm hoses; delivers increased safety and reduced installation time.
• FARO GASLINE Rubber Hoses Rubber hoses for LPG/CNG automotive fuel systems; ECE R67-01/R110 approved; maximum working pressure 4.5 bar; temperature range -20°C to +120°C; available in multiple diameters from 4x10mm to 19x28mm.
• Copper Pipe (Tubo rame) Copper pipe with black PVC coating for LPG installations; ECE R67-01 approved; maximum working pressure 30 bar; temperature range -25°C to +65°C; available in 6x1mm and 8x1mm diameters in 6m or 50m rolls.
• Seamless Steel Pipe (Tubo acciaio non saldato) Seamless carbon steel SAE/AISI 1010/1008 pipe with light blue PVC coating for CNG installations; temperature range -40°C to +120°C; ECE R110 and ISO 15500 certified; available in 6x1mm and 8x1mm.
• Stainless Steel Bar (Barra tubo acciaio inox) Seamless TP304 stainless steel bar for CNG applications; ECE R110 certified; maximum pressure 260 bar; temperature range -40°C to +120°C; available in 6x1mm and 8x1mm diameters at 6m length.
• FAROFLEX Stainless Steel Flexible Hose Stainless steel flexible hose DN6 with PVC coating for LPG (propane/butane) caravan applications; ready to connect to regulators; maximum working pressure 100 bar; offers no gas permeation and no odor unlike rubber hoses.
• Gas Valves (Valvole) DVGW-approved gas valves for LPG distribution, including vanne bicone with quick connection (F101), single bicone valves (F100), and multi-way distribution ramps (2-way F114, 3-way F115, 4-way F116, 5-way F117) at 8mm; plus camping cylinder valves (F110) and independent taps (F998-F999, F997).
• Gas Fittings (Raccordi) Zinc-plated steel fittings for 8mm pipe diameter including straight (F991), elbow (F992), and T-junction (F993) fittings with steel or brass bicones; conforming to DIN 2353 and EN 1949; plus hose nozzles and M14x1.5 nuts (F990, F989) per DIN 3870.
• Caravan/Camping Hoses DVGW-, NF-, and IMQ-approved hoses for caravan/camping gas installations: DVGW hose per EN16436 class 10, NF hose per XPD36-110, IMQ hose per UNI-CIG 7140, and stainless steel regulator hose for caravan applications.
• Custom-Manufactured Articles (Articoli a disegno) Bespoke metal components manufactured to customer technical drawings, including hose nozzles, nuts, olives, fittings, and ferrules — turned or moulded/machined, available pre-assembled and tested — in brass, steel, stainless steel, aluminium, and zinc-plated steel. Technical staff supports customers in designing and manufacturing new products.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• OMB Saleri S.p.A. (Gruppo OMB Saleri)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFARO S.r.l. is a subsidiary of Gruppo OMB Saleri S.p.A. The parent company manufactures gas regulators and related products. FARO operates as the group's specialized company for gas piping, tubing, and accessories for automotive and camping applications. The affiliation provides operational integration and shared group resources.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Calor Gas (trading arm of SHV Energy): Calor is a major UK LPG supplier that also specifies and distributes approved caravan and leisure gas fittings and hose assemblies; comparable as a UK/EU channel with overlapping spec-driven fittings demand.
• Truma Gerätetechnik GmbH & Co. KG: Truma is the dominant German supplier of gas heating, water and air-conditioning systems for caravans and motorhomes, and overlaps with Faro where OEMs specify Truma-compatible LPG hose, regulator and fitting assemblies.
• Marelli (Magneti Marelli / automotive components): Marelli is a broad Italian automotive supplier with exposure to fuel-system components and OEM Tier-1 relationships that intersect with Faro's LPG/CNG vehicle applications. Useful comparable for OEM-channel dynamics, though not a direct LPG fitting competitor.

Emerging players

• Errecom S.p.A. Errecom is an Italian manufacturer of HVAC, refrigeration, and gas-fitting components including flare and threaded fittings. Comparable to Faro's precision-machined brass and steel fittings product line, though with broader climate-control exposure.

Direct peers

• OMB Saleri S.p.A. OMB Saleri is Faro's parent and a manufacturer of LPG and CNG regulators and gas-system components. It is the immediate comparable for Faro's regulator-adjacent piping/fitting business and a key channel for shared OEM relationships.
• GOK Regler- und Armaturen-Gesellschaft: GOK is a German manufacturer of gas regulators, valves and caravan/LPG fittings, directly comparable to Faro's DVGW-approved gas valves, caravan hoses and accessories product lines for the DACH caravan market.
• Cavagna Group: Cavagna Group is an Italian-headquartered global manufacturer of LPG valves, regulators, fittings and accessories, with deep overlap to Faro in LPG/CNG gas-system components for automotive, industrial, and domestic use. It is the most direct peer in terms of product portfolio and customer base.
• Reich GmbH Regulatoren und Sicherheitstechnik: Reich is a German manufacturer of caravan and marine gas regulators, fittings, and certified hose assemblies directly comparable to Faro's DVGW/NF/IMQ-certified caravan gas hose and valve products.

Regional players

• Frabo (Frabo Adriatica): Frabo is an Italian manufacturer of copper and multilayer press fittings for plumbing and gas distribution. Comparable to Faro's Articoli a disegno brass/copper/steel machining and fittings capability for adjacent building-services gas customers.
• Suburban Manufacturing (A.O. Smith subsidiary): Suburban is a US leader in propane gas regulators, fittings and water heaters for RV/caravan and commercial applications. It overlaps with Faro in certified LP-gas fittings and hose assemblies for the North American leisure and commercial vehicle market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Investors

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M&A

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