What Fratelli Alberti does

Fratelli Alberti S.r.l. is an Italian family-owned manufacturer of precision industrial machines for leather processing, operating under the FAV brand from its headquarters in Varese, Italy. Founded in 1945 and now in its third generation of family management, the company produces three core product categories: splitting machines (FAV 430, FAV 520, and the Industry 4.0 FAV520NET) that cut leather and similar materials to tight tolerances; skiving machines (AV2, AV2M, AV2NET, CUM series, and AV2MX for toe-puffs and counters) that thin and chamfer leather edges; and combining machines (AP6, AP6 AIR, AP8, C6 RO, C8 RO, C RO) that bond and laminate materials with programmable temperature, pressure, and cycle time. Notable proprietary technology includes the patented ATERMO cooling system, which uses cold air flow instead of liquid coolant for rubber processing, and Industry 4.0 connectivity on AV2NET and AP6 machines. An extensive spare parts catalog (presser feet, rollers, grinding wheels, bell knives) supports the installed base.

The company serves diverse industrial verticals including footwear, handbags and leather goods, automotive interiors, furniture, apparel, belts, cork, rubber, saddlery, and food packaging (via the high-speed AVAA machine). Fratelli Alberti generates revenue primarily through direct sales of capital equipment and aftermarket spare parts, with pricing held behind a password-protected B2B portal. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales, international trade show presence (Simac Tanning Tech, MICAM, EP Summit, APLF Dubai, International Shoes & Leather Exhibition Vietnam), Assomac association membership, and a regional reseller partnership with Sunrise Machinery in Vietnam. Revenue, headcount, and financial details are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Fratelli Alberti

Legal name

FRATELLI ALBERTI S.R.L.

Website

https://fratellialberti.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fratelli Alberti S.r.l. is an Italian family-owned manufacturer, now in its third generation, producing precision splitting, skiving, and combining machines under the FAV brand for the global leather, footwear, automotive, furniture, and rubber industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial leather processing machinery

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN)

Keywords

• Leather processing machinery
• Industrial splitting machines
• Skiving machines
• Combining machines
• Leather industry equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Varese

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Machinery Sales: Sale of leather processing machines including splitting machines (FAV430, FAV520), skiving machines (AV2, AV2M, AV2NET, CUM series), and combining machines (AP6, AP6 AIR, AP8, C6 AIR, C8 RO). Machines are sold with various specifications and customization options for different industries.
2. Spare Parts and Accessories: Sale of spare parts including presser feet (34mm and 50mm series), rollers, grinding wheels, bell knives, and other components for machine customization and maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fratelli Alberti S.r.l. designs, manufactures and sells industrial machines for the leather industry under the FAV brand, organized into three core product lines: splitting machines that cut leather and similar materials to precise tolerances, skiving machines that thin and chamfer leather edges, and flat combining machines that bond and laminate materials. The company also produces Industry 4.0 connected variants (AV2NET, FAV520NET), proprietary systems such as the ATERMO cooling system and SIRP trimming/chamfering system, the AVAA food-packaging machine, and a complete range of spare parts and accessories.

Product overview

Fratelli Alberti Srl is an Italian manufacturer of precision machines for the leather industry, operating under the FAV brand. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of machinery organized into three core product lines: splitting machines (FAV 430, FAV 520, FAV520NET) for splitting leather and materials to precise tolerances; skiving machines (AV2M, AV2NET, CUM series, AV2 TEV, AV2MX) for thinning and chamfering leather edges; and combining machines (AP6, AP6 AIR, AP8, C6 AIR, C6 RO, C8 RO, C RO) for bonding and laminating materials. The company also offers Industry 4.0 variants of key machines and proprietary systems including the ATERMO patented cooling system and SIRP trimming system. A complete range of spare parts supports the machines, including presser feet (34mm and 50mm series), rollers, grinding wheels, and bell knives. The product portfolio serves diverse applications including footwear, leather goods, belts, furniture, automotive interiors, apparel, cork, rubber, and food packaging industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FAV: Main brand for leather processing machines including splitting machines (FAV430, FAV520), skiving machines, and combining machines. The iconic FAV skiving machine arm has been a distinctive element for nearly 80 years.

Products and services

• FAV 430 Splitting Machine Splitting machine with variable speed and incision device, 430 mm working width. Features fast knife replacement with automatic positioning, easy sharpening, and bevel symmetry control for precise splitting on leather and synthetic materials.
• FAV 520 Splitting Machine Splitting machine with variable speed and incision system for splits up to 520 mm width. Larger-capacity complement to the FAV 430, designed for leather and similar materials.
• FAV520NET Industry 4.0 Splitting Machine Industry 4.0 splitting machine, flagship product in the company's connectivity-enabled machinery lineup, with smart manufacturing capabilities.
• AV2M Skiving Machine On-table skiving machine with motor and grinding motor, available with fixed-height table (80 cm) or adjustable-height table (80–95 cm). Used for skiving and combining operations on leather and similar materials.
• AV2NET Industry 4.0 Skiving Machine Industry 4.0 skiving machine with electronic controls and connectivity for modern manufacturing environments, featuring smart manufacturing capabilities.
• K Series Skiving Machines (CUM3K, AV2M3K) Variable-speed blade skiving machines for rubber processing. Available with drop or spray lubrication systems, designed to avoid excessive rubbing between rubber and knife.
• AV2 TEV Electronic Fleshing Machine Electronic skiving/fleshing machine with working-data memory that delivers consistent quality and speed for serialized production, used for automotive interior components including steering wheels, dashboards, armrests and seats.
• CUM TEV Electronic Skiving Machine Electronic skiving machine with programmable parameters used in automatic belt processing lines, with ability to memorize working data for consistent quality and speed.
• AV2MX Skiving Machine for Toe-puffs and Counters Dedicated skiving machine series for toe-puffs and counters. Features blade speed reversal and variable speed combined with lubrication system for processing diverse shoe-component materials.
• AP6 AIR Flat Combining Machine Flat combining machine with double plate and air pillow for heavy pressure. Features alternating double-drawer operation to minimize downtime during loading and unloading. Dimensions 40x60 cm, maximum temperature 230°C, pressure up to 10,000 kg.
• AP8 Flat Combining Machine Flat combining machine with double plate and single heating plate in larger 60x80 cm format with 3,280 kg combining pressure.
• C6 RO Combining Machine Flat combining machine with double tray and continuous work capability. Maximum dimensions 800x600 mm, allows application of reinforcements and pre-glued fabrics with adjustable temperature, pressure and cycle time.
• C8 RO Combining Machine Combining machine with double tray for continuous work, with maximum dimensions 800x600 mm for leather-goods combining operations.
• C RO Combining Machine Combining machine with double tray for continuous work. Maximum dimensions 1200x800 mm, intended for furniture industry applications requiring larger working area.
• AVAA Food Packaging Machine Automatic food-packaging machine that removes thin layers from permeable cardboard for correct gluing. Operates at high speed up to 1,000 cartons per minute with constant precision and cleanliness.
• SIRP Trimming and Chamfering System System for trimming and chamfering dials and components with straight profile, used in apparel and furniture production for extreme precision edge processing.
• ATERMO Dry-Cooling System Patented cooling system that cools the work area via cold-air flow instead of liquid coolant. Available on splitting and skiving machines for rubber processing, eliminating problems of dirt, material contamination and excessive maintenance.
• Grinding Wheels (400 and 401 Series) Grinding wheels in emery and borazon variants — models 400 AZ, 400 B, 400 D, 400 RO, 400 RO1, 400 RU, 400 RU1, 401 AZ, 401 B, 401 RO, 401 RO1, 401 RU, 401 RU1 — with varying hardness and porosity for different sharpening requirements.
• 50 mm Presser Feet (854 Series) Presser feet series 854 in 50 mm width — models 854, 854 F, 854 F24, 854 GC, 854 HB, 854 HBT, 854 HP, 854 S, 854 T, 854 W, 855 C, 855 C1 — for various skiving operations.
• 34 mm Presser Feet (361 Series) Presser feet series 361 in 34 mm width — models 361, 361 GC 10, 361 GP, 361 HP, 361 R, 361 T, 361 W, 362 B C, 362 HPA C, 370 R1 A — for precision skiving operations.
• 34 mm Feed Rollers Feed rolls in 34 mm width including steel, emery, and Vulkollan variants with various tooth configurations for different material processing requirements.
• 50 mm Feed Rollers Feed rolls in 50 mm width including steel, emery, and Vulkollan variants. Models include 10750, 1940, 3354, 3502, 3509, 4070 1/2, 4072 1/2, 4075, 801 1/2/3, 856 1/2/3.
• Bell Knife (Coltello a Campana) Bell knife (coltello a campana) spare part used on the company's skiving machines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Splitting tolerance of ±0.025 mm guaranteed on FAV430 and FAV520 machines
• +3 more outcomes

Segments10 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 minor, regional and core.

• Arsutoria SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Collaboration with Arsutoria school for MICAM 2026, where Fratelli Alberti contributes the AP6 combining machine to the live shoe production project by Arsutoria students. Showcases industry-education connection and machine capabilities.
• Sunrise MachineryregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2023Reseller partnership in Vietnam for the International Shoes & Leather Exhibition Vietnam. Sunrise Machinery represents Fratelli Alberti in the Vietnam market, exhibiting with them at trade shows and likely handling local sales and distribution.
• AssomaccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFratelli Alberti Srl is a member of Assomac, the Italian association of footwear and leather goods machinery manufacturers. Being an Assomac associate provides industry credibility, networking opportunities, and participation in organized pavilions at trade shows like Simac Tanning Tech.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Teseo S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of leather processing machinery, including splitting, skiving, and finishing equipment. Directly competes with Fratelli Alberti in footwear and leather goods production lines from a similar northern Italy industrial base.
• Atom S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of skiving and splitting machines for leather, with comparable product portfolio to Fratelli Alberti. Both companies serve the footwear, leather goods, and automotive interior segments with precision machinery from a shared Italian manufacturing base.
• Officine Bimatek S.r.l. Italian manufacturer of special-purpose machinery for the leather and footwear sectors. Comparable to Fratelli Alberti in serving tanneries and footwear component producers with precision skiving and splitting equipment.
• Main Technology Group: Italian maker of leather processing and finishing machinery with international presence. Overlaps with Fratelli Alberti across splitting, combining, and surface treatment equipment for footwear, leather goods, and upholstery manufacturers.
• Comelz S.p.A. Italian maker of CNC cutting and skiving machines for leather, synthetics, and textiles serving footwear and leather goods manufacturers. Operates in the same Italian leather-machinery cluster as Fratelli Alberti with overlapping customer segments and Industry 4.0 connectivity features.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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