What SAPP does

SAPP S.p.A is an Italian manufacturer of die-casting tooling, founded in 1957 and headquartered in Rovato (Brescia), Italy. The company specializes in High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) dies for aluminum and magnesium applications, with a product portfolio that spans engine, powertrain, steering, structural body parts, oil management (fluido and brackets), and emerging e-mobility components for the automotive industry. Its technical capabilities rest on advanced CAD/CAE toolchains (CATIA, Creo, NX, SolidWorks), MagmaSoft casting process simulation, multi-axis CNC machining (3-6 axis), EDM, gun drilling, and an in-house Sampling Center equipped with automated casting cells (Italpresse 4200T, LK QDCC 1600T) plus X-ray porosity inspection. The company states a maximum die capacity of 80 tons weight and 3000x3000mm dimensions, with the largest die spotting press at 2500x2000mm.

SAPP generates revenue primarily through one-off contracts for bespoke HPDC dies and trimming tools/fixtures, complemented by sample and pre-series production, tool maintenance, spare parts, and engineering/consulting services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and operates on B2B custom-quote terms. The go-to-market is direct enterprise sales targeting automotive OEMs and Tier 1 foundries globally, supported by six manufacturing facilities in Northern Italy, Slovakia, and the United States, plus a sales office in China.

The company is privately held under the Italian S.p.A. (joint-stock) structure, with registered capital of €780,000 and no disclosed parent, subsidiaries, or institutional investors. Headcount is over 100 employees across the global footprint. Quality credentials include ISO 9001:2015 certification with IQNET registration. No M&A, funding rounds, or leadership transitions appear in the available data, and no revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

SAPP

Legal name

SAPP S.p.A

Website

http://www.sappgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SAPP S.p.A is an Italian die-casting die manufacturer founded in 1957, producing HPDC tooling for aluminum and magnesium applications. The company serves automotive manufacturers and foundries globally through six manufacturing facilities across Italy, Slovakia, and the United States, plus a sales office in China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Die-Casting Tooling

NAICS

Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing (333514)

SIC

Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460)

akta.pro primary industry

Tool & Die Making (EDAOAGAC)

Keywords

• High pressure die casting
• Die casting tooling
• Automotive tooling
• Aluminum magnesium casting
• HPDC dies

Headquarters

HQ city

Rovato

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HPDC Die Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of high-pressure die-casting dies for aluminum and magnesium applications for automotive industry customers
2. Sample and Pre-series Production: Production of sample parts and pre-series components using automated casting cells at the Sampling Center
3. Engineering and Consulting Services: Engineering support, casting process development, tool maintenance, and technical consulting services
4. Trimming Tools and Fixtures: Production of trimming tools and fixtures for post-casting processing

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

SAPP designs and manufactures High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) dies and trimming tools for aluminum and magnesium foundries, primarily serving the automotive industry. Its offering spans custom die design, engineering and casting process development, sample and pre-series production at its Sampling Center, tool maintenance, and dimensional quality inspection. The company produces dies up to 80 tons in weight and 3000x3000mm in dimensions for applications including engines, powertrain, steering, structural body parts, e-mobility, and oil management components.

Product overview

SAPP is a die-casting tooling manufacturer established in 1957, producing High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) dies for aluminum and magnesium applications for the automotive industry. The company offers a portfolio of specialized tooling products including HPDC dies, trimming tools and fixtures, plus a comprehensive set of product-specific tooling categories for engine, powertrain, car engine, structural parts, steering, e-mobility components, and fluido/brackets (oil management). These are complemented by engineering services (tooling design, casting process simulation), sampling/production services, tool maintenance, and quality inspection services. The products form an integrated offering where the core HPDC dies serve as the primary product, supported by engineering capabilities and post-casting services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HPDC Dies (High Pressure Die Casting Dies) High Pressure Die Casting tooling for aluminum and magnesium, designed for automotive applications including engine, powertrain, steering, structural, e-mobility, and oil management components. Capable of being manufactured up to 80 tons weight and 3000x3000mm dimensions.
• Trimming Tools and Fixtures Trimming tools and fixtures for post-casting processing of die-cast aluminum and magnesium components.
• Sampling Center Services Production of sample parts and pre-series components using automated casting cells (Italpresse 4200T, LK QDCC 1600T) equipped with furnaces, vacuum systems, lubrication robots, and thermo-regulation units.
• Engineering and Casting Process Development Engineering services including tooling design using CATIA, Creo, and NX; casting process simulation using MagmaSoft; and CAE analysis using SolidWorks for die temperature, holder block sizing, and cycle time computation.
• Tool Maintenance and Spare Parts Tool maintenance activities, production of spare parts, heat treating coordination with qualified suppliers, and experienced personnel support for casting start-up.
• Quality Inspection Services Dimensional checking of cavities before assembly using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and optical scanning, plus X-ray porosity inspection on castings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dies manufactured up to 80 tons weight and 3000x3000mm dimensions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Steel SuppliersminorOthersQualified steel suppliers for raw materials used in die manufacturing. Heat treating is performed by specialized companies compliant with steel supplier qualifications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bühler Group: Swiss global incumbent in die-casting equipment and complete die-casting cells (formed via acquisition of Italpresse). Directly comparable to SAPP as it designs and manufactures HPDC dies and die-casting machinery for automotive aluminum/magnesium applications, but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Handtmann Holding GmbH: German light-metal die-casting division (Handtmann Leichtmetallgießerei) producing large-format aluminum structural components with in-house die-making capabilities. Comparable end-market (automotive structural castings) and competes with foundries served by SAPP.
• Schuler Group: Global incumbent in metal-forming equipment and tooling (presses, dies, automation) for automotive applications. Comparable as a tool and die manufacturer serving automotive structural and powertrain programs, though broader in scope beyond HPDC.

Direct peers

• Oskar Frech GmbH + Co. KG: German manufacturer of hot and cold chamber die-casting machines and HPDC dies for aluminum, magnesium, and zinc. Direct competitor to SAPP in the same automotive aluminum HPDC tooling niche, with comparable engineering service offerings and customer overlap.
• Idra Group: Italian die-casting machine and die manufacturer headquartered near Brescia — same geographic cluster as SAPP. Builds HPDC dies and complete die-casting cells for automotive structural components, directly comparable in product, geography, and customer base.
• Colosio Presse S.r.l. Italian manufacturer of die-casting machines and tooling for aluminum and zinc. Direct peer serving the same Italian and European automotive foundry market as SAPP, with comparable HPDC die capabilities and product positioning.

Emerging players

• StrikoWestofen (Striko Group): Specializes in melting and dosing furnaces for aluminum die-casting operations, complementing die-casting cells. Comparable in serving the same HPDC foundry customers as SAPP, though focused on upstream thermal equipment rather than the dies themselves.

Regional players

• Yizumi Group (Guangdong Yizumi Precision Machinery): Chinese manufacturer of die-casting machines and HPDC dies for aluminum and magnesium, primarily serving Chinese and Asian automotive OEMs. Comparable product portfolio and target customers as SAPP, but operates in a different geographic market with cost-structure advantages.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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