What FBMA does

FBMA (Fabbrica Bottoni Metallici Artistici) is an Italian manufacturer of handcrafted fashion buttons and metal accessories, founded in February 1987 in Cerano (Novara) by Marita Tagliabue and two partners. The company produces buttons and accessories primarily in metal with enamel finishes, alongside other materials on request, serving two principal verticals: the high-fashion/luxury sector (blazer, shirt, casual, ceremony, prêt-à-porter, jewelry buttons, sports models) and the institutional uniform sector (military, civil, airline, municipal, and public institutions). Product categories span solid (massiccio) and hollow (scatolato) buttons, cufflinks (gemelli), jewelry buttons, bracelets, charms, necklaces, buckles, and brooches.

FBMA combines artisanal craftsmanship with industrial production capacity at its Cerano facility. Its commercial platform includes an online product configurator that allows B2B customers to specify color, dimensions, material, enamel finish, button type, stone or strass embellishments, and custom logos, complemented by a free sampler program for prospective buyers. Distribution is direct via the company website (www.fbma.it), targeting European fashion houses, luxury brands, and institutional uniform procurement entities. The company self-describes as one of the leading players in the European market for fashion buttons and metal accessories.

Revenue is generated through one-time product sales; pricing is not publicly disclosed. FBMA is privately held, founder-aligned, with no external funding, no public listing, and no disclosed M&A activity. In recent years the company has adopted green and environmentally friendly policies aligned with EU regulations, covering waste reduction, material recycling, and energy consumption optimization across its supply chain.

Name

FBMA

Legal name

F.B.M.A. srl (Fabbrica Bottoni Metallici Artistici)

Website

https://fbma.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FBMA is an Italian manufacturer, founded in 1987 in Cerano (Novara), producing handcrafted metal fashion buttons, jewelry buttons, and metal accessories (bracelets, charms, cufflinks, buckles, brooches) for European high-fashion houses and institutional uniform buyers including military, airlines, and municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apparel Hardware Manufacturing

NAICS

Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing (33991)

SIC

Jewelry, Silverware & Plated Ware (3910)

akta.pro primary industry

Buttons & Buckles Manufacturing (Buttons/Toggles/Buckles/Slides) (IMAOALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bag & Accessory Components/Hardware (Straps, Buckles, Zippers) (CRAAAJAJ), Fashion Jewelry Components & Findings (Chains/Clasps/Charms/Beads) (CRAKABAM)

Keywords

• Fashion buttons manufacturing
• Metal accessories production
• Garment hardware supplies
• Uniform buttons supplier
• Custom jewelry buttons

Headquarters

HQ city

Cerano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fashion Buttons and Metal Accessories: FBMA generates revenue through the sale of handcrafted fashion buttons, accessories, and bijouterie primarily in metal, with enamel finishes. Products range from classic blazer and shirt buttons to jewelry buttons, sports models, and accessories including bracelets, charms, necklaces, buckles, and cufflinks. The company also produces buttons and accessories for uniforms (military and civil). Revenue is generated through product sales with a free sampler strategy for customer acquisition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FBMA manufactures and sells handcrafted metallic fashion buttons and metal accessories (bracelets, charms, necklaces, buckles, cufflinks, brooches) primarily in metal with enamel finishes. The company serves both the fashion/luxury industry and the institutional uniform sector, combining artisanal craftsmanship with industrial-scale production.

Product overview

FBMA (Fabbrica Bottoni Metallici Artistici) is an Italian fashion button and metal accessories manufacturer established in 1987, operating as a designer and producer of handcrafted fashion buttons and metal accessories. The company offers a portfolio of core products including Bottoni (Buttons) in various types (massiccio/solid, scatolato/hollow, gemello/cufflink) and Accessori (Accessories) such as bracelets, charms, necklaces, buckles, and cufflinks. The product range spans classic blazer and shirt buttons, casual wear, ceremony wear, prêt-à-porter, jewelry buttons, sports models, and uniform buttons for military, civil, airline, municipal, and institutional use. FBMA provides a Product Configurator tool for customizing products by color, dimensions, material, enamel finish, and embellishments (stones/strass), complemented by a Free Sampler service for requesting physical samples.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bottoni (Buttons) Handcrafted metallic fashion buttons with enamel finishes, produced for fashion and luxury garments as well as institutional uniforms.
• Bottone Gioiello (Jewelry Button) Premium jewel-grade metal buttons designed to function as decorative elements on high-end fashion garments and luxury apparel.
• Accessori (Accessories) Metal accessories including bracelets, charms, necklaces, buckles, cufflinks, and brooches, offered for fashion and luxury applications.
• Divise (Uniforms) Regulation-compliant metal buttons and accessories for institutional uniforms, with expertise in uniform specifications and standards.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• YKK Group: World's largest manufacturer of fastening products including zippers, snaps, and metal buttons. Adjacent competitor to FBMA with overlapping metal button capabilities but vastly broader portfolio and geographic reach.
• Prym Group: Global manufacturer of fasteners, buttons, and haberdashery components headquartered in Germany. Comparable to FBMA in metal button and snap fastener production but operating at much greater scale across apparel and consumer markets.
• Morellato Group: Italian jewelry and fashion accessories group producing bracelets, charms, and metal accessories. Adjacent competitor to FBMA in fashion jewelry and metal accessories, particularly overlapping with FBMA's Accessori product line.
• Binda Group: Italian accessory manufacturer producing metal components, buttons, and fashion jewelry for luxury brands. Comparable to FBMA in serving high-end fashion with handcrafted metal accessories, with broader product portfolio.
• Gruppo Florence: Italian luxury accessories manufacturing platform serving major fashion houses with metal components, jewelry, and leather goods. Comparable to FBMA as a luxury component supplier with broader category reach and greater scale.

Direct peers

• Bernina International: European button and snap fastener manufacturer producing metal components for apparel. Comparable to FBMA in producing functional and decorative metal buttons for fashion and uniform applications.
• Bonechi S.r.l. Italian button maker producing metal and fashion buttons for apparel, comparable in product range and target customers to FBMA. Closely overlapping with FBMA's blazer, shirt, and prêt-à-porter button offerings.
• Cobrax Group: Italian specialist manufacturer of metal fashion accessories including buttons, buckles, and jewelry components. Direct competitor to FBMA serving luxury and prêt-à-porter fashion brands across Europe.
• Ditta Bottoni Moltrasio: Italian button manufacturer producing metal and fashion buttons for the apparel industry. Direct small-scale peer comparable to FBMA in product type and customer base.
• Bottonificio Bonomi: Italian manufacturer of buttons and metal accessories for the fashion and luxury sector. Direct competitor to FBMA in handcrafted and industrial metal button production for high-end fashion houses.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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