What Fonderie Palmieri does

Fonderie Palmieri S.p.A. is an Italian foundry established in 1968 and headquartered in Calenzano, near Florence. The company produces custom cast iron components in a broad material portfolio that includes gray cast iron (EN-GJL series), ductile iron (EN-GJS series), silicon-molybdenum ductile iron (SiMo), austempered ductile iron (ADI), austenitic nickel-alloyed iron (Niresist), high-chromium wear-resistant iron (Nihard), compacted graphite iron (GJV), and solution-strengthened ductile iron (SSDI). Castings are produced in a weight range of 1 to 300 kg, with annual liquid iron output of approximately 11,000–14,700 tonnes between 2019 and 2023, and finished dimensional capacity governed by 900 x 750 x 350+350 mm flask sizes.

The production stack is built on a modern Savelli automatic moulding line with patented Form impress technology, a COLD BOX core department with eight machines producing cores from 5 to 60 litres, three in-house heat-treatment furnaces (3 m³, 6 m³, 12 m³), a complete fettling and shotblasting department (DISA, Clansmann, BANFI, Maus equipment), and the INDUGA PUMA PRO 1500 automatic pouring ladle installed in January 2017 — described at installation as a world innovation. Quality control is anchored by an in-house laboratory performing 100% chemical analysis on 28 elements via optical emission spectrometry, mechanical testing (tensile, impact, hardness), metallography, and non-destructive testing (ultrasonic, dye penetrant, magnetic particle, radiographic). Engineering support includes 10 years of in-house 3D CAD design and casting-process simulation, with failure-mode-and-effects analysis and rapid prototyping via 3D-printed cores added in February 2026.

Revenue is generated B2B through direct sales to industrial OEM customers across railway (IRIS ISO 22163:2023 certified), naval/marine (DNV and Bureau Veritas certified), engine and motor industry (IATF 16949-compatible), water and fluid systems (ATEX categories), compressors, elevators and lifting, construction and agricultural machinery, electric motors, petroleum and energy, oleodynamics, and robotics. Pricing is quote-based and varies with material grade, casting complexity, production volume, and certification requirements. The company complements its casting production with machined finished-product delivery through a network of certified Italian machining partners, and operates as a privately held Italian S.p.A. under President Raffaele Bonito.

Name

Fonderie Palmieri

Legal name

Fonderie Palmieri S.p.A.

Website

https://fonderiepalmieri.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fonderie Palmieri is a privately held Italian foundry founded in 1968 that produces custom cast iron components in gray, ductile, and specialty grades for European OEM customers in railway, naval, engine, fluid systems, and industrial machinery sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Iron Foundry Manufacturing

NAICS

Iron Foundries (331511)

SIC

Iron & Steel Foundries (3320)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Alloy Steel (Stainless, Tool Steel, Electrical Steel, High-Strength/HSLA) (IMAKABAJ)

Keywords

• Cast iron foundry
• Ductile iron castings
• Gray cast iron castings
• Industrial casting manufacturing
• Foundry engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Calenzano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom cast iron foundry products: Manufacturing and sale of custom cast iron components in various grades (ductile iron, gray cast iron, special cast irons). Revenue from production contracts with industrial OEM customers requiring certified quality products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fonderie Palmieri S.p.A. is a B2B foundry that manufactures custom cast iron components in a wide range of grades including ductile iron (EN-GJS series), gray cast iron (EN-GJL series), silicon-molybdenum (SiMo), austempered (ADI), austenitic (Niresist), high-chromium wear-resistant (Nihard), compacted graphite (GJV), and solution-strengthened (SSDI) cast irons. Castings from 1 to 300 kg are produced for industrial OEM customers in railway, naval/marine, engine, compressor, fluid systems, elevator, construction and agricultural machinery, electric motors, petrochemical, oleodynamic, and robotics sectors, with value-added services including mechanical processing, heat treatment, rapid prototyping, painting/coating, quality laboratory testing, and 3D engineering and simulation.

Product overview

Fonderie Palmieri is a foundry company producing cast iron castings in a comprehensive portfolio of materials including Ductile Iron (EN-GJS series), Gray Cast Iron (EN-GJL series), Silicon-Molybdenum Ductile Iron (SiMo), High Chromium Cast Iron (Nihard), Austenitic Cast Iron (Niresist), ADI Austempered Ductile Iron, Compacted Graphite Iron (GJV), and Solution Strengthened Ductile Iron (SSDI). The company offers finished castings from 1 to 300 kg for sectors including fluid systems, engine industry, elevators, compressors, railway, construction machinery, electric motors, naval, petrochemical, oleodynamics, and robotics. Beyond core casting production, the portfolio includes complementary value-added services: mechanical processing through certified Italian workshops, rapid prototyping via 3D printing for cores, painting/coating services, in-house heat treatment across three furnaces, comprehensive laboratory testing and quality analysis, 3D design and simulation engineering, and pattern shop services. This integrated offering enables delivery of finished, ready-to-assemble components to customer specifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ductile Iron Castings (EN-GJS series) Spheroidal graphite cast iron produced in various grades including EN-GJS-350-22-LT through EN-GJS-800-2, featuring good to very good mechanical strength and ductility for applications in gas valves, compressors, general mechanics, gear cases, and hydraulic systems.
• Gray Cast Iron Castings (EN-GJL series) Lamellar graphite cast iron in grades EN-GJL-200 through EN-GJL-350, characterized by very good castability and machinability for pumps, compressors, motors, and general mechanics applications.
• Silicon-Molybdenum Ductile Iron (SiMo) High-temperature resistant ductile iron (EN-GJS-SiMo series) maintaining good strength up to 700-750°C with excellent thermal cycling performance, used for exhaust manifolds and heat treating racks.
• High Chromium Cast Iron (Nihard) Abrasion-resistant cast iron with 10-27% chromium content in various grades (Nihard 1-4, XCr11-XCr27), achieving hardness above 650HB, used for shotblasting machine parts, cyclones, and conveying screws.
• Austenitic Cast Iron (Niresist) Nickel-alloyed austenitic cast iron (EN-GJSA series) offering thermal and dimensional stability, corrosion resistance, and good machinability at high temperatures for manifolds and pumps handling corrosive liquids.
• ADI Austempered Ductile Iron Heat-treated ductile iron (EN-GJS-800-10 through EN-GJS-1400-1) providing very good mechanical strength, fracture toughness, and wear resistance for automotive and construction machinery applications.
• Compacted Graphite Iron (GJV) Vermicular graphite cast iron combining good mechanical resistance with very high thermal conductivity, primarily used for cylinder heads in engine applications.
• Solution Strengthened Ductile Iron (SSDI) Special ductile iron grades (EN-GJS-450-18, EN-GJS-500-14, EN-GJS-600-10) with improved mechanical properties for crankshafts, planet carriers, and thin wall castings.
• Mechanical Processing Service

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of iron production constantly checked for 28 chemical elements
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Italian machining workshopscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStrategic collaboration with Italian machining workshops, strategically located on all main motorway networks, for providing finished products through machining operations. Partners are certified according to UNI EN 9001:2015 standards. Fonderie Palmieri's Quality Control Department performs periodic audits. Specific confidentiality agreements govern information and data protection.
• Otto Junker GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of two medium frequency induction furnaces with high power density, offering excellent energetic efficiency and output of 5 tonnes every 48 minutes. Medium frequency technology enables starting each batch from solid charge.
• SavellicoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of modern automatic moulding plant with patented Form impress technology, characterized by reliability, dimensional accuracy, and repeatability of castings.
• INDUGAcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of PUMA PRO 1500 automatic pouring ladle - world innovation installed January 2017. Controls pouring process via mass flow weighing system and cast-iron level evaluation through camera monitoring.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Norican Group: Denmark/UK-based parent company of DISA, Wheelabrator, and other foundry equipment and consumables brands. Comparable to Fonderie Palmieri as ecosystem player - Fonderie Palmieri is a DISA sandblaster customer - and shapes the technology choices available to iron foundries globally.

Regional players

• Waupaca Foundry: One of the largest iron foundries in North America, producing gray and ductile iron castings for automotive, commercial vehicle, and industrial markets. Comparable product set to Fonderie Palmieri but operating primarily in the Americas rather than Europe.

Direct peers

• Quaker City Castings: US specialty iron foundry producing gray and ductile iron castings for pumps, valves, compressors, and industrial machinery. Directly comparable to Fonderie Palmieri in product portfolio, customer mix, and finishing capabilities.
• Stainless Foundry & Engineering: US-based specialty foundry producing ferrous and non-ferrous castings for pumps, valves, and military/marine applications. Directly comparable to Fonderie Palmieri as a smaller specialty iron foundry focused on certified, complex industrial castings.
• Tupy SA: Brazil-headquartered global iron foundry specializing in complex structural and engine components for automotive, truck, and industrial OEMs. Comparable to Fonderie Palmieri as a vertically integrated iron casting specialist serving demanding OEM end-markets with certified quality processes.
• GF Casting Solutions: Swiss-based global iron and steel casting solutions provider serving automotive, industrial, and aerospace OEMs. Directly comparable to Fonderie Palmieri as a multi-material, multi-grade iron/steel foundry serving demanding industrial applications with engineering and finishing services.
• Dotson Iron Castings: US iron foundry producing gray and ductile iron castings for pumps, valves, and industrial equipment. Directly comparable to Fonderie Palmieri in product portfolio, casting weight range, and customer base in fluid systems and industrial machinery.
• Erie Foundry: US-based iron and steel foundry producing castings for railroad, construction, and industrial machinery markets. Comparable to Fonderie Palmieri in specialty ferrous castings serving railway and heavy industrial OEMs.

Broad incumbents

• voestalpine: Austrian steel and technology group operating one of Europe's largest specialty steel and casting operations serving railway, automotive, and industrial OEMs. Overlaps with Fonderie Palmieri in railway and engineering applications but at vastly larger scale and broader product scope.
• ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe: Major European steel producer with significant casting and downstream operations serving automotive, construction, and industrial markets. Broader than Fonderie Palmieri but overlaps in ferrous metallurgy serving industrial OEM customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance10 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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