CAST
CAST S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of high-pressure hydraulic tube fittings and hose assemblies in carbon and stainless steel, serving industrial OEMs across civil engineering, oil and gas, aerospace, marine, and chemical sectors through direct sales offices and a nine-country Titanium Partner distribution network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1978
- HeadquartersVolpiano, Italy
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What CAST does
CAST S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of high-pressure hydraulic tube fittings and hose assemblies, founded in 1978 in Turin and now headquartered in Volpiano. Its core product range covers six internationally standardized fitting families — DIN 2353 (B3 standard, B4 six-seal patented, B7 seven-seal advanced), SAE J514/JIC 37°, BSI 5200, ORFS SAE J1453, ISO 12151/SAE J516 C4 hose fittings, and high-pressure flexible hoses — produced in carbon steel and stainless steel variants at a single integrated plant in Casalgrasso spanning over 18,000 square meters of covered production area. The company's differentiators include proprietary cutting-ring technology (notably the B4 ring, protected by international industrial patent Nr. 864061 granted in 1999) and a vertically controlled manufacturing process, with metallographic and pressure testing capability up to 4,000 bar supporting international product certifications (DNV, RINA, Germanischer Lloyd, ABS, Lloyd's Register, MED, DVGW).
The business operates on a project-based B2B industrial model with quote-based pricing. Commercial reach is delivered through direct regional sales offices across Italy (Volpiano HQ, Modena branch), wholly-owned subsidiaries in Germany (CAST DEUTSCHLAND GmbH) and France (CAST FRANCE Sarl, acquired 2016), and a network of nine "Titanium Partner" distributors spanning China, Brazil, Poland, Turkey, the UAE, the United States, Switzerland, and Greece. Export turnover has exceeded domestic turnover since 2003. Customers are unnamed industrial OEMs in hydraulic system integration across civil engineering, earthmoving, oil and gas, agriculture, aerospace, marine, tanker, and chemical plant applications; acquisition is driven by enterprise field sales and recurring participation in international hydraulic trade exhibitions since 1992. Historical turnover milestones were €5M (1994), €10M (1997), above €20M (2004), above €30M (2006), and a record above €43M (2008); no post-2008 revenue disclosure is available in the source data.
CAST firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CAST
- Legal name
- CAST S.p.A.
- Website
- https://cast.it
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1978
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- CAST S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of high-pressure hydraulic tube fittings and hose assemblies in carbon and stainless steel, serving industrial OEMs across civil engineering, oil and gas, aerospace, marine, and chemical sectors through direct sales offices and a nine-country Titanium Partner distribution network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
CAST industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Hydraulic Fittings
- NAICS
- Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996)
- SIC
- Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Pipe Fittings, Couplings & Connectors (IMADALAD), Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer) (IMANALAA)
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Where CAST is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Volpiano
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
CAST business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- High Pressure Tube Fittings Sales: CAST S.p.A. manufactures and sells high-pressure carbon steel and stainless steel tube fittings and hose assemblies. Revenue is generated through direct sales of fittings across multiple international standards (DIN 2353, SAE J514, BSI 5200, ORFS) and high-pressure hoses to industrial customers globally. The company operates on a project/contract basis with industrial buyers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Quote-based B2B pricing for industrial fittings and hose assemblies |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels4 records
CAST product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CAST S.p.A. manufactures, markets, and exports high-pressure hydraulic tube fittings and hose assemblies in carbon steel and stainless steel, organized across multiple international standards: DIN 2353 (Series B3, B4, and B7 cutting rings), SAE J514/JIC 37°, BSI 5200, ORFS SAE J1453, and ISO 12151/SAE J516 hose fittings, complemented by high-pressure flexible hoses. The offering targets industrial OEM customers and certified distributors in civil engineering, earthmoving, oil and gas, agricultural, aeronautics, marine, and chemical plant applications.
Product overview
CAST S.p.A. is a specialized manufacturer of high-pressure hydraulic tube and hose fittings, offering a comprehensive product portfolio across multiple international standards. The core product line includes three DIN 2353 cutting ring fitting series (B3 standard, B4 six-seal patented, and B7 seven-seal advanced) that use progressive ring deformation to create leak-proof metal-to-metal seals on steel tubes. Complementing these are the SAE-JIC 37-degree flared fittings (ISO 8434-2/SAE J514), BSI 60-degree fittings (BS 5200) with O-ring seals, ORFS flat-face fittings (ISO 8434-3/SAE J1453), and C4 hose fittings (ISO 12151/SAE J516). The portfolio is completed with high-pressure flexible hoses. All products are available in carbon steel and stainless steel variants, serving hydraulic applications across civil engineering, earthmoving, oil plants, agriculture, aeronautics, tankers, and chemical industries. The company holds international patents for its B4 cutting ring technology and maintains ISO 9001 quality certification.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Series DIN B3 Standard double cutting edge ring fitting manufactured to ISO 8434-1/DIN 2353, providing leak-proof and anti-unthreading seal through dual stapling on steel tubes. Available in carbon steel and stainless steel for high-pressure hydraulic connections in industrial applications.
- Series DIN B4 Six-seal cutting ring fitting with international industrial patent (Nr. 864061), featuring double elastomer seal technology. Interchangeable with ISO 8434-1/DIN 2353 standard fittings and available in carbon steel and stainless steel.
- Series DIN B7 Advanced cutting ring with seven seals for severe working conditions under high pressure and vibrations. Metal-to-metal seal with no elastomeric components, single one-piece element reducing assembly costs, 100% material recovery for environmental sustainability, full product traceability via on-ring coding. Interchangeable with ISO 8434-1/DIN 2353.
- Series SAE-JIC (37°) 37-degree flared fittings according to ISO 8434-2/SAE J514, used for high-pressure oleo-dynamic hydraulic systems. Sealing achieved between two metal conical surfaces without component deformation. Repeated assembly does not alter joint performance.
- Series BSI (60°) 60-degree fittings according to BSI 5200 standard for high-pressure hydraulic connections. Metal-to-metal sealing combined with elastomeric O-ring seal in a CAST-designed groove on the 60-degree cone. No deformation of individual components during coupling.
- Series ORFS Flat-face O-ring seal fittings according to ISO 8434-3/SAE J1453 for high-pressure hydraulic systems. Metal-to-metal sealing between two flat surfaces with elastomeric O-ring in a front groove of the fitting.
- Series C4 (Hose Fittings) Hose fittings according to ISO 12151/SAE J516 for high-pressure hydraulic hose assemblies. Designed for leak-free hose assemblies, oil-less assemblies, and full system control under high pressures, vibrations, and temperatures.
- High Pressure Hoses High-pressure flexible hoses for hydraulic connections, complementing the hose fitting product range to cover all hydraulic connection needs.
Quantifiable outcome
- Testing capabilities up to 4000 bar pressure for static and dynamic tests
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Companies that use CAST
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
CAST technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
CAST partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- CAST DEUTSCHLAND GmbHcoreWholly-owned German subsidiary of CAST S.p.A., established in 2016. Manages direct sales and distribution for the German market (Northern and Southern Germany). Located at Waldstraße 23A Gebäude C3-4, 63128 Dietzenbach, Germany.
- CAST FRANCE SarlcoreAcquired French subsidiary of CAST S.p.A. in 2016, managing direct sales and distribution for the French market. Located at Aux bois amis, 01190 Ozan, France. Contact: [email protected].
- CAST MANAGEMENT LTD.coreInternational Titanium Partner for China (Hong Kong region), managing sales and distribution of CAST hydraulic fittings in the China market. Located at Unit 802, 8/F, China Insurance Group Building, 141 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong.
- CAST TECHNOLOGY GUANGZHOU CO. LTDcoreInternational Titanium Partner for the China (Guangzhou region), handling local sales and distribution of CAST products in Southern China. Located at Room 301, Building 4, NO.98, Taian Road, Xinqiao Village, Panyu District, Guangzhou 511450.
- HENNINGS VEDACOES HIDRAULICAS LTDAcoreInternational Titanium Partner for Brazil, distributing CAST hydraulic fittings in the Brazilian market. Located at Rua Engenheiro Udo Deeke 1116, 2118, Blumenau, Brazil.
- HYDROPRESS Wojciech GórznycoreInternational Titanium Partner for Poland, distributing CAST hydraulic fittings in the Polish market. Located at Ul. Rawska 19b, 82-300, Elblag, Poland.
- HIDROKONTROL MAKINA SAN. TIC A.ScoreInternational Titanium Partner for Turkey, distributing CAST hydraulic fittings in the Turkish market. Located at I.Melih Gokcek Bulvari No:8, 06370, Ivoksan/Ankara, Turkey.
- PARIS STAR GENERAL TRADINGcoreInternational Titanium Partner for UAE and broader Middle East region, distributing CAST hydraulic fittings. Located at PO BOX 39967, Dubai, UAE.
- WORLD WIDE METRICcoreInternational Titanium Partner for USA, distributing CAST hydraulic fittings in the American market. Located at PO BOX 5267, 08876, North Branch, USA.
- HEIZMANN AGcoreInternational Titanium Partner for Switzerland, distributing CAST hydraulic fittings in the Swiss market. Located at Neumattstrasse 8, CH-5000 Aarau, Switzerland. Contact: [email protected], www.heizmann.ch.
- HYDROFLEX HELLAS AEcoreInternational Titanium Partner for Greece, distributing CAST hydraulic fittings in the Greek market. Located at Athinon Avenue 113 A, 10447, Athens, Greece. Contact: [email protected], www.hydroflex.gr.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves21 records
Expansion highlights5 records
CAST competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- CEJN: Swedish manufacturer of quick-connect hydraulic couplings, high-pressure fittings and tools serving the same industrial, mobile and offshore hydraulic customer base as CAST, with comparable ISO/SAE compliance regimes.
- Gates Corporation: Global manufacturer of hydraulic and industrial hose, hose couplings and adapters serving industrial and mobile equipment OEMs — directly comparable to CAST's high-pressure hose and C4 hose fitting lines.
- Eaton: Multinational power management company whose Aerospace and Vehicle/Industrial groups include hydraulic tube fittings, adapters and hose assemblies that compete head-to-head with CAST in earthmoving, agricultural and marine hydraulic systems.
- Alfagomma: Italy-based hydraulic hose and fittings manufacturer with global OEM and distribution reach, directly comparable to CAST's hose and hose fittings portfolio in mobile and industrial hydraulics.
- Stäubli: Swiss manufacturer of fluid connectors and quick-release couplings for high-pressure hydraulics, marketing standardised fitting series in the same DIN/SAE/ORFS codes CAST produces, with overlapping customer base in industrial machinery and aerospace.
- Parker Hannifin: Global leader in motion and control technologies, with a dedicated fluid connectors division producing tube fittings, adapters and hose assemblies that directly overlap CAST's DIN 2353, JIC 37°, BSI 5200 and ORFS product lines for hydraulic OEMs.
- Manuli Hydraulics: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of hydraulic hoses, fittings and assemblies serving earthmoving, agricultural, industrial and offshore markets — competing directly with CAST across hose, fitting and adapter lines.
- Brennan Industries: US specialty manufacturer of hydraulic tube fittings, adapters and flanges across JIC, ORFS, NPTF and BSP standards — comparable niche specialist competing for similar hydraulic OEM accounts.
Broad incumbents
- Danfoss Power Solutions: Global hydraulic component and systems supplier (formerly Danfoss/Eaton Hydraulics legacy) offering mobile and industrial hydraulic components including tube and hose fittings, serving the same OEM and distribution customers as CAST.
- Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG: German industrial fluid-technology supplier offering a wide portfolio of hydraulic pipe clamps, tube fittings and accessories — broader line-card than CAST but operating in the same hydraulic fitting/connection category for industrial OEMs.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
CAST social profiles
Digital presenceCAST compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
CAST financial estimates
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CAST leadership team
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CAST subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
CAST funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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CAST M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about CAST
What does CAST do?
CAST S.p.A. manufactures, markets, and exports high-pressure hydraulic tube fittings and hose assemblies in carbon steel and stainless steel, organized across multiple international standards: DIN 2353 (Series B3, B4, and B7 cutting rings), SAE J514/JIC 37°, BSI 5200, ORFS SAE J1453, and ISO 12151/SAE J516 hose fittings, complemented by high-pressure flexible hoses. The offering targets industrial OEM customers and certified distributors in civil engineering, earthmoving, oil and gas, agricultural, aeronautics, marine, and chemical plant applications.
Is CAST a public or private company?
CAST is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was CAST founded?
CAST was founded in 1978. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is CAST based?
CAST is headquartered in Volpiano, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does CAST make money?
One revenue line is on record: high Pressure Tube Fittings Sales.
Who are CAST's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are CEJN, Gates Corporation, Eaton, Alfagomma, Stäubli, Parker Hannifin, Manuli Hydraulics and Brennan Industries. Broad incumbents are Danfoss Power Solutions and Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG.
Does CAST have an API?
No public API is recorded for CAST.
What industry is CAST in?
CAST's product category is Hydraulic Fittings. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAGAH, Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors), with a secondary code of IMADALAD, Pipe Fittings, Couplings & Connectors. Its NAICS code is 332912 and its SIC code is 3050.