Gima

What Gima does

Gima S.p.A. is an Italian contract precision mechanical manufacturer founded in 1986 in Castelfidardo and now headquartered in Recanati (Marche region). Family-owned by the Montanari family and currently led by second-generation Managing Director Michele Montanari, the company operates three production facilities with approximately 80 employees and a registered share capital of €520,000. Its core offering spans five integrated services: automatic CNC turning (over 150 machine units including Citizen and Star sliding headstock lathes), sheet metal stamping and blanking (26 presses up to 315 tons), progressive die design and construction, custom industrial automation machines, and metal accessories for shoe last forms.

The business is organized around two intertwined revenue streams: third-party mechanical processing (subcontracted precision turning, stamping, and die manufacturing for industrial customers) and custom automation machine sales (purpose-built systems such as versionable ring production machines for fashion accessories and religious articles). Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with multi-year contracts typical for strategic customers. Gima's customer base is anchored by 30+ year supply relationships with the world's largest multinationals in the white goods sector (producing approximately 4 million basket shafts and bushings annually for washing machines), supplemented by first-tier automotive electronics customers and fashion accessories/religious article manufacturers.

The company reaches customers through direct B2B sales, international trade show participation (e.g., MECSPE 2025), and industry association membership (Confindustria Macerata). It holds ISO 9001 certification since 1997 and added ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications in March 2025, and it claims global export reach. AI capabilities are limited to vision systems and PLC/HMI software embedded in custom automation machines, with no disclosed proprietary AI models or data flywheel mechanics.

Name

Gima

Legal name

Gima S.p.A.

Website

https://gimaspa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gima S.p.A. is an Italian precision mechanical subcontractor (turning, stamping, die construction, custom automation) serving white goods multinationals, automotive electronics, fashion accessories, and shoe last manufacturers across three Recanati facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Contract Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ)

Keywords

• Precision mechanical processing
• CNC turning services
• Sheet metal stamping
• Progressive die construction
• Industrial automation machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Recanati

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Third-Party Mechanical Processing Services: Subcontracted precision mechanical processing services including automatic turning, sheet metal stamping, progressive die manufacturing, and industrial automation. Revenue generated through job-work manufacturing for industrial customers across multiple sectors.
2. Custom Automation Machine Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom automatic machines for specific client needs, such as ring production machines for fashion accessories and religious articles. One-time custom machine sales with engineering and manufacturing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gima S.p.A. is a contract manufacturer (third-party mechanical processing company) providing precision turning on over 150 CNC machines, sheet metal stamping and blanking using 25 presses up to 315 tons, progressive die design and construction, and custom industrial automation machines with PLC/HMI software. The company integrates turning and blanking technologies to deliver assembled metal components and purpose-built automation systems for industrial customers across white goods, automotive electronics, footwear, and specialty sectors.

Product overview

Gima S.p.A. is a contract precision mechanical manufacturing company (lavorazioni meccaniche conto terzi) offering a comprehensive suite of metalworking services. The core portfolio includes: Torneria (automatic turning with over 150 CNC machines including Citizen and Star sliding headstock lathes), Tranciatura (sheet metal stamping with 25 presses up to 315 tons), Costruzione Stampi (die design and construction with 4-axis CNC centers), Automazione Industriale (custom industrial automation machines), and Accessori per Forme di Calzature (shoe last metal accessories). Additionally, Gima has developed specialized automatic machines for ring production for fashion accessories and religious articles, including fully automatic and semi-automatic versions with AI-powered vision systems and Industry 4.0 capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Torneria (Precision CNC Turning) Precision metal turning services for industrial B2B customers using over 150 CNC machines, including sliding headstock lathes, fixed headstock lathes, transfer machines, thread rolling machines, CNC multi-spindle lathes, and centerless grinders. Specialises in stainless steels (AISI 304L, AISI 316L) and weldable steels, supporting third-party mechanical processing across sectors.
• Tranciatura (Sheet Metal Stamping and Blanking) Sheet metal stamping and blanking services for industrial customers, performed on 25 eccentric and knuckle joint presses with capacities up to 315 tons. Produces cold-formed parts including blanking, bending, and deep drawing for a range of industrial applications including white goods, automotive, and general manufacturing.
• Costruzione Stampi (Progressive Die Design and Manufacturing) Design and construction of highly specialised progressive dies for sheet metal processing. The tooling design office uses 4-axis CNC machining centres, wire EDM machines, and parallel grinders to deliver dies used in-house and supplied to industrial customers requiring precise blanking of complex or delicate parts (including flexible ribbon cables for automotive electronics).
• Automazione Industriale (Custom Industrial Automation Machines and Systems) Custom-built automatic machines and production systems delivered to industrial customers, from consulting and design through mechanical, software, and electronic implementation. Machines incorporate mechanical cam systems, vision systems, high-precision sensors, and custom PLC/HMI software. Applications include versionable ring production machines for fashion accessories and religious articles.
• Accessori per Forme di Calzature (Metal Accessories for Shoe Lasts) Design and construction of all metal components used in the production of shoe last forms (formifici), supplied to major shoe last manufacturers worldwide. Combines turning, stamping, and assembly expertise to deliver finished metal accessories for footwear prototyping tooling.
• Versionable Ring Production Machine Fully automated custom machine that constructs and assembles chain rings directly onto pendants, supporting multiple accessory types with different forms and dimensions. Features AI-powered camera for visual inspection, PLC/HMI control software, plug-and-play component kits, and Industry 4.0 connectivity. Delivered in January 2026 to fashion accessories/religious article manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual production of 4 million basket shafts and bushings for washing machines
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

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 capability5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Confindustria MaceratacoreOthers · 1 July 2025Gima S.p.A. has been a member of Confindustria Macerata for 21 years. AD Michele Montanari was elected to the Small Industry Committee in July 2025. The company participates actively in industry association activities and events.
• Citizen ItaliacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2025Close collaboration with Citizen Italia for Citizen Cincom L220 and L32-XII sliding headstock lathes. L220-XII with 9 CNC axes and LFV technology, L220-X with 8 CNC axes, and L32-XII for large parts up to Ø38mm diameter. These represent the company's core turning technology platform.
• RINAcoreOthers · 1 March 2025Certification body issuing UNI EN ISO 9001, UNI EN ISO 14001, and UNI EN ISO 45001 certifications to Gima S.p.A.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bonfiglioli Riduttori: Italian industrial incumbent in gearboxes, drive systems, and mechatronics. Overlaps with Gima in precision mechanical engineering for industrial customers but operates at substantially larger scale with a broader product portfolio.
• Camozzi Group: Italian industrial group active in pneumatics, automation components, and machine-tool sub-systems. Comparable Italian mid-cap industrial heritage with overlapping automation/machinery capabilities and industrial customer base.
• Interpump Group: Italian diversified industrial group with precision machining and assembly operations across hydraulics, power-transmission, and components. Larger scale than Gima but operates adjacent precision mechanical-processing businesses serving global industrial OEMs.

Direct peers

• Comer Industries: Italian manufacturer of engineered mechanical power-transmission systems (gears, gearboxes). Comparable precision metalworking capability, Italian mid-cap profile, and direct B2B sales to industrial OEMs across multiple sectors.
• Elesa+Ganter: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of standard and special machine parts (handles, knobs, hinges, levers). Comparable in terms of precision mechanical component production, multi-decade history, family-influenced ownership, and global B2B industrial distribution.
• Metalcastello: Italian precision machining specialist producing gears and complex mechanical components via turning and grinding. Directly comparable in process technology (precision turning, grinding), end markets (automotive/industrial), and subcontractor business model.
• Sabaf S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of components for domestic appliances (burners, hinges, valves). Like Gima, Sabaf is a precision metal-component supplier with deep, multi-decade relationships with global white-goods OEMs, serving a substantially overlapping customer base.
• Gnutti Carlo S.p.A. Italian precision metalworking specialist producing turned, machined, and assembled components for automotive, plumbing, and industrial customers. Closest direct peer in terms of size, geography (Northern Italy), and business model as a precision contract manufacturer.
• SIT S.p.A. Italian producer of gas controls and electronic regulators for heating and domestic appliances. Operates in the same white-goods OEM supply chain as Gima with comparable customer concentration risk and precision metal-mechanical competency.

Emerging players

• Cembre S.p.A. Italian mid-cap manufacturer of electrical connectors and tooling for railway, energy, and industrial markets. Comparable in size range to Gima, with Italian manufacturing footprint and B2B industrial OEM customer model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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