What Gasparini does

Gasparini S.p.A. is an Italian industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1952 by brothers Luigi and Ferdinando Gasparini, headquartered in Mirano (Venice) and operating as a private Società per Azioni with €2,010,000 of paid-in share capital. The company designs, engineers, and builds custom roll forming lines (profilatrici) and integrated sheet metal processing plants for industrial customers worldwide, with an installed base of approximately 1,500 companies across 35 countries and 5 continents. Its proprietary technology portfolio includes the TWIN profile-switching system (automatic switching between C, U, Z, and Sigma shapes in under 5 minutes), the REVOLVER system (sub-1-minute setup), interchangeable cassette architectures, integrated punching/welding/cutting/bending modules, and the Software Gasparini control platform with direct ERP connectivity. Technical specifications span sheet thicknesses from 0.2 to 12 mm, production speeds up to 60 m/min, and profile dimensions up to 16 m length, 500 mm base width, and 130 mm height.

The company's revenue is generated almost entirely through hardware sales of custom-engineered roll forming lines sold on a build-to-order basis with multi-year contracts and quote-based pricing; sales are conducted directly from Mirano and through an international sales network, with demand generation supported by participation in major trade shows (ITM, Euroblech, Fabtech, METALCON). Primary end-markets are industrial Logistics (shelving, racking, silos, cold storage, lockers), Construction (structural profiles, roofing/cladding, scaffolding, doors, elevators, road infrastructure), Energy (photovoltaic mounting structures, electrical distribution, lighting), Automotive (commercial vehicle structural components), and Other Applications. Operational scale is supported by approximately 150 employees — 46 in engineering and design, 16 in software and electronic systems, 60 in production and assembly, 14 in logistics and operations, plus sales, marketing, and customer service — and by a 350 kWh photovoltaic-equipped headquarters facility. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (since 1994 through progressive revisions), UCIMU licensed-company status, and Occupational Safety and Health Management System documentation (2012). Most recently, Gasparini deployed an Industry 4.0 Cyber Physical Production System (CPPS) for roll forming rollers, co-financed by a €555,735 REACT EU grant awarded in 2021, reporting 50% productivity gains, 30% labor reduction, and 80% accident-risk reduction.

Name

Gasparini

Legal name

GASPARINI S.p.A.

Website

https://gasparini-spa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gasparini S.p.A. is an Italian industrial machinery manufacturer, founded in 1952, that designs and builds custom roll forming lines and integrated sheet metal processing plants for logistics, construction, energy, and automotive customers across 35 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Roll Forming Machinery

NAICS

Rolling Mill and Other Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (333519)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

Keywords

• Roll forming machines
• Sheet metal processing
• Profiling lines
• Metal forming equipment
• Industrial automation systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Marano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Roll Forming Machines and Equipment Sales: Gasparini generates revenue primarily from designing, manufacturing, and selling custom roll forming machines and integrated sheet metal processing lines. Each system is built to order based on specific customer requirements, with turnkey solutions including auxiliary technologies such as punching, welding, cutting, bending, and automated handling systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gasparini S.p.A. designs and manufactures custom roll forming machines (profilatrici) and integrated sheet metal processing lines. Each system is engineered to order based on specific customer requirements, combining proprietary flexible roll forming technologies with integrated auxiliary processes including punching, welding, cutting, bending, automated handling, stacking, labeling, and packaging to deliver turnkey production lines for industrial manufacturers.

Product overview

Gasparini S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer (founded 1952) of roll forming machines and metal sheet processing systems. The core product portfolio centers on Linee di Profilatura (roll forming lines) and Profilatrici (roll forming machines) controlled by proprietary Software Gasparini. Key technology modules include Profilatura TWIN (patented automatic profile switching system), Profilatura REVOLVER, Profilatura a Cassette Intercambiabili, Profilatura Convenzionale, Calandre (calenders/roll benders), Linee di Piegatura (bending lines), and Tecnologie di Processo (integrated punching, welding, cutting, handling, stacking, and packaging). The company offers industry-specific turnkey solutions across Logistics (industrial shelving, supermarket shelving, silos, cold storage, lockers), Construction (roofing/cladding, structural profiles, scaffolding, doors, elevators, roller shutters, drywall), Energy (photovoltaic structures, electrical distribution, lighting), Automotive (chassis components, bumpers), and Other Applications (irrigation, appliances, office furniture). Machines are designed for sheet thicknesses from 0.2 to 12mm, with production speeds up to 60 m/min and setup times under 5 minutes (TWIN system). Operations span 35+ countries with 1,500+ customer companies worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Roll Forming Lines (Linee di Profilatura) High-tech roll forming machines and complete production lines for continuous metal sheet deformation into finished profiles, featuring Gasparini's proprietary control software, integrated automation, and auxiliary process technologies. Sold to industrial manufacturers across logistics, construction, energy, automotive, and other sectors.
• Roll Forming Machines (Profilatrici) Standalone roll forming machines capable of producing complex metal profiles with very tight tolerances, designed for flexible, high-precision sheet metal processing across multiple industry sectors.
• Calandre (Roll Benders) Roll bending machines (calandre) for curving metal sheets and profiles to specific radii for various industrial applications.
• Bending Lines (Linee di Piegatura) Automated high-productivity bending lines for producing shelving and other bent metal components.
• After-Sales Service and Spare Parts Technical assistance, spare parts supply, and operator training services supporting installed roll forming lines worldwide, including remote assistance (teleassistance) capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% productivity increase in roller construction
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature9 records

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Samco Machinery: Canadian manufacturer of custom roll forming equipment and integrated production lines. Directly competes with Gasparini in construction profiles, automotive components, and storage/warehouse shelving applications, with comparable build-to-order, multi-year project sales motion.
• Formtek Group: US-based roll forming and metal forming equipment platform housing brands such as B&K, Lockformer, Tishken, and Drexel. Directly comparable to Gasparini across roll forming mills and custom profiling lines, primarily serving North American construction, HVAC, and automotive customers.
• Roll Forming Corporation: US manufacturer of roll forming machinery and custom metal forming equipment for construction, automotive, and industrial markets. Directly comparable to Gasparini in turnkey roll forming line engineering, with a strong North American installed base overlapping Gasparini's logistics and construction customers.
• Dallan: Italian manufacturer of roll forming machines, profiling lines, and integrated sheet metal processing systems. Directly competes with Gasparini across construction, HVAC, lighting, and industrial applications in Europe and globally, with overlapping customer segments and comparable turnkey positioning.
• Knudson Manufacturing: US custom metal forming equipment manufacturer offering roll forming lines, bending systems, and integrated production cells. Comparable to Gasparini in build-to-order, multi-process profiling lines for similar end markets including construction, agricultural, and industrial equipment.
• Rädlinger Maschinenbau: German manufacturer of roll forming equipment and special machinery, primarily serving construction and energy customers with structural profile lines. Directly comparable to Gasparini in product type and customer segments, with a strong DACH-region presence.
• Yoder Industries: US-based manufacturer of roll forming, tube mill, and pipe forming equipment. Directly competes with Gasparini in roll forming machinery for industrial applications including automotive, construction, and energy, with overlapping technology in continuous strip forming and integrated downstream processing.

Broad incumbents

• SMS group: Global metallurgical plant engineering and machinery incumbent with roll forming and metal processing capabilities as part of a much broader metals technology portfolio. Competes with Gasparini on large integrated metal processing projects while also serving as a broader reference point for industrial machinery valuation and benchmarking.

Regional players

• Sahinler Metal Forming: Turkish manufacturer of metal forming and roll forming machinery for regional markets in Eastern Europe, MENA, and Central Asia. Comparable to Gasparini in product category, serving overlapping construction and industrial applications but primarily competing on price in geographies where Gasparini has lighter direct coverage.
• Bode Group: German metal forming company providing roll forming and special machinery, primarily serving European construction, storage, and industrial customers. Highly comparable product portfolio to Gasparini, with deeper presence in Germany and Central Europe where Gasparini also sells direct.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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