Exoterm-IT
Exoterm-IT d.o.o. manufactures and supplies auxiliary materials — thermal-insulation moldings, exothermic agents, refractory coatings, and foundry trade goods — for steelworks, foundries, and railway customers across South-East Europe, and represents MAGMA, HENSCHKE, GTP SCHÄFER, and TRIBO-CHEMIE regionally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2002
- HeadquartersKranj, Slovenia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Exoterm-IT does
Exoterm-IT d.o.o. is a Slovenian specialty industrial manufacturer founded in 2002 and headquartered in Kranj, operating as a subsidiary of Exoterm Holding d.d. The company produces and sells auxiliary materials for foundries and metallurgical industries, serving steelworks, steel and iron foundries (grey cast iron, ductile iron, and non-ferrous), and — prospectively — railway-industry customers across South-East Europe. Its product portfolio falls into three categories: thermal-insulation products for steelworks (insulation coverings, cast-stream protection coverings, exothermic insulating agents in powder and solid-cover forms); refractory coatings, binders, and release agents for foundries (water-based AQUADUR and alcohol-based EXO COATING lines, silicate binders, and die-casting release agents); and trade goods (carburizers including KARBURITI and KARBOSIL SiC, modifiers, ferro alloys, and nodulators).
Underlying technology centers on refractory materials science, including SOL-GEL water-based coatings with natural and recycled fireproof fillers, the proprietary Exoprobe differential-thermal-analysis control method for exothermic-insulating agents, and the GARNEX family of thermo-insulating mouldings. The company also acts as the exclusive regional sales representative for MAGMA (casting simulation software), HENSCHKE (graphite electrodes), GTP SCHÄFER (feeder systems), and TRIBO-CHEMIE (die-casting release agents). It holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certifications, operates a 650 kW on-site solar power plant, and recycles 90% of production waste.
The business model is B2B industrial with quote-based pricing on custom-formulated products developed to individual customer specifications, distributed through a direct field-sales motion targeting key accounts at foundries and steelworks. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of consumables, custom thermal-insulation moldings, and trade-goods resale, supplemented by representation margin on the four international brand lines. R&D is co-financed through EU and Slovenian public-funding programs, with active projects targeting new cast-iron grades for high-speed-train brake discs and next-generation drying technology for thermal-insulation products.
Exoterm-IT firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Exoterm-IT
- Legal name
- EXOTERM-IT d.o.o.
- Website
- https://exoterm.si
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2002
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Exoterm-IT d.o.o. manufactures and supplies auxiliary materials — thermal-insulation moldings, exothermic agents, refractory coatings, and foundry trade goods — for steelworks, foundries, and railway customers across South-East Europe, and represents MAGMA, HENSCHKE, GTP SCHÄFER, and TRIBO-CHEMIE regionally.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Exoterm-IT industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Foundry and Metallurgical Auxiliary Materials
- NAICS
- Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing (327120), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Refractory & Metallurgical Consumables Distribution (Fluxes, electrodes, refractories) (IMAKAJAM)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Coating & Adhesive Raw Materials (Resins, Additives, Solvents) (IMAEAGAK)
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Where Exoterm-IT is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kranj
- HQ country
- Slovenia
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Exoterm-IT business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- Thermal Insulating Materials Sales: Production and sale of thermal insulating materials for steelworks including insulation coverings, cast stream protection coverings, and exothermic insulating agents in powder or solid cover forms.
- Refractory Coatings Sales: Production and sale of refractory coatings for sand moulds and cores in foundries, applicable to steel castings, grey cast iron, ductile iron, and non-ferrous metals.
- Trade Goods: Sale of carburation agents, KARBOSIL SiC, modifiers, ferro alloys, nodulators, exothermic sprinkles, and slag-forming agents.
- Sales Representation: Representing international brands including MAGMA (casting simulation software), HENSCHKE (graphite electrodes), GTP SCHÄFER (feeder systems), and TRIBO-CHEMIE (die-casting products).
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
Exoterm-IT product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Exoterm-IT d.o.o. manufactures and supplies auxiliary materials and consumables for foundries and metallurgical industries. The company produces thermal insulation products for steelworks (insulation coverings, cast stream protection coverings, exothermic insulating agents), refractory coatings and binders for foundries, and trade goods (carburizers, silicon carbide, modifiers, ferro alloys, nodulators). The company also acts as a regional sales representative for international brands including MAGMA (casting simulation software), HENSCHKE (graphite electrodes), GTP SCHÄFER (feeders), and TRIBO-CHEMIE (die-casting release agents).
Product overview
EXOTERM-IT d.o.o. is a manufacturer and supplier of auxiliary materials for foundry and metallurgy, operating as one of the leading companies in South-East Europe. The product portfolio consists of three main categories: (1) Thermal insulating materials for steelworks including insulation coverings, cast stream protection coverings, and exothermic insulating agents; (2) Refractory coatings for foundries including water-based (AQUADUR) and alcohol-based (EXO COATING) products, along with binders, thinners, and release agents; and (3) Trade goods including carburizers (KARBURITI, KARBOSIL SiC), modifiers, ferro alloys, and nodulators. The company also represents international partners MAGMASOFT casting simulation software, HENSCHKE graphite products, GTP SCHÄFER feeders, and TRIBO-CHEMIE die-casting products. Founded in 2002, the company has an internal quality control method called Exoprobe for testing exothermic-insulating materials.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- EXOTERM: Company brand for auxiliary materials for foundries and metallurgy
Products and services
- Insulation Coverings Pre-formed highly refractory moldings for thermal insulation of ingot heads in classic ingot casting. Made from highly refractory fillers, fibers, and binders. Available in square, cylindrical, and polygonal shapes with modular systems, ring plates, and segmented options. Used by steelworks and ingot casting operations.
- Cast Stream Protection Coverings Pre-formed refractory coverings used as thermal insulation and protection of the casting stream in classic ingot mold casting. Made from highly refractory fillers, fibers, and binders, customized to customer requirements. Used by steelworks.
- Exothermic Insulating Agents Materials that react exothermically in contact with melt, dissipating heat to the inner side of the ingot head. Produced in powder form or as solid covers. Residual after burning is highly porous, ensuring good insulation characteristics. Used in ingot head insulation applications.
- Refractory Coatings (AQUADUR, EXO COATING) Refractory coatings applied to sand moulds and cores in foundries for steel castings, grey cast iron, ductile iron, and non-ferrous metals. Available in water-based and alcohol-based formulations. Reduce thermal shock and provide smooth casting surfaces.
- Binders (VEZIVO) Silicate-based binding agents for foundry coatings including VEZIVO MX-R, VEZIVO M, and BETASIL 10. Available with or without decay additive for post-casting breakdown. Used in foundry coating formulations.
- Release Agents (ALUTIL) Release agents for metal molds including ALUTIL MOP 417 (petroleum-based for die casting), ALUTIL AMF (water-based colloidal graphite), and ALUTIL MOP 461. For zinc, aluminum, and copper alloy die casting applications.
- Carburizers (KARBURITI) Carburizing agents dissolved in melt to increase carbon content. Used for carburizing melt of iron alloys and steel.
- KARBOSIL SiC Silicon carbide product used for adding silicon and carburizing melt in induction furnaces. Also used in synthetic cast iron production where lower sulfur and nitrogen values are required.
- Modifiers (MODIFIKATORJI) Inoculants for modifying grey cast iron, causing crystallization changes during solidification. Most effective inoculants contain elements that are strong desulfurizers and deoxidizers (aluminum, calcium, barium, magnesium, strontium, or zirconium).
- MAGMASOFT Casting Simulation Software Comprehensive casting simulation software enabling higher quality and lower production costs. Uses virtual design of experiments (DoE) methodology and autonomous optimization. Represented for South-East Europe on behalf of MAGMA GmbH.
- HENSCHKE Graphite Products Graphite electrodes and graphite products/semi-finished products. Represented for South-East Europe on behalf of HENSCHKE GmbH.
- GTP SCHÄFER Feeder Systems Feeder products for foundries. Represented for South-East Europe on behalf of GTP SCHÄFER.
- TRIBO-CHEMIE Die-Casting Products Die casting release agents (wax-free, paste, oil-based, pigment-based) and forging lubricants for steel and aluminum. Represented for South-East Europe on behalf of TRIBO-CHEMIE.
Quantifiable outcome
- 15% liquid steel savings achieved with Hot Top application
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Exoterm-IT
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Exoterm-IT technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Exoterm-IT partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.
- MAGMA GmbHcoreMAGMASOFT casting simulation software partnership. Company hosted Slovenian MAGMASOFT User Meeting 2020 with MAGMA CEO Dr. Jörg C. Sturm presenting new features for die casting simulation, iron casting, and non-ferrous metal casting.
- HENSCHKE GmbHcoreInternational partner for graphite electrodes and graphite products/semi-finished products.
- GTP SCHÄFERcorePartner for feeder systems for foundries.
- TRIBO-CHEMIEcorePartner for die-casting products including wax-free, paste-based, oil-based, and pigment-based release agents; forging lubricants for steel and aluminium.
- University of Ljubljana - Faculty of Materials and MetallurgystrategicAcademic research partnership for development and research activities, quality control, and new product development.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Exoterm-IT competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Hüttenes-Albertus: German manufacturer of chemical products for the foundry industry, including foundry resins, coatings, release agents, and metallurgical auxiliaries. Comparable specialty product portfolio targeting iron and steel foundries in Europe.
- ASK Chemicals: Global leader in foundry chemicals, including binders, coatings, and feeder systems for iron, steel, and non-ferrous foundries. Directly comparable product portfolio (refractory coatings, binders, release agents) serving the same steel and iron foundry customer base as Exoterm-IT.
- Pyrotek: Global supplier of refractory, thermal management, and metal-treatment products for foundries, aluminum, and steel producers. Comparable in offering insulation, exothermic, and metallurgical consumables to industrial metal producers.
- HA International: US-headquartered supplier of foundry resins, coatings, and refractory products with European operations. Directly overlaps with Exoterm-IT's binder (VEZIVO), refractory coating, and release agent (ALUTIL) categories.
- Foseco (Vesuvius): Supplies consumables and equipment to foundries and steelworks, including feeding systems, filters, refractory coatings, and metallurgical additives. Closest direct peer in terms of product mix (insulating materials, exothermic products, coatings) and customer segments.
Broad incumbents
- RHI Magnesita: Global market leader in refractory products serving steel, cement, glass, and non-ferrous metals. Overlaps with Exoterm-IT's refractory coatings and metallurgical consumables but operates at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
- Vesuvius: London-listed global leader in refractory products and foundry consumables, parent of Foseco. Operates at much larger scale with broader product portfolio; Exoterm-IT is essentially a regional specialist competing against Vesuvius's full-line offerings in SEE.
- Imerys: French-listed specialty minerals group with significant refractory and high-temperature solutions division. Comparable in producing mineral-based products (refractory fillers, exothermic materials) for industrial metal customers.
- Morgan Advanced Materials: UK-listed manufacturer of high-performance engineered materials including carbon, graphite, and refractory products for industrial applications. Overlaps with the graphite electrode partnership domain (HENSCHKE products that Exoterm-IT distributes) and broader metallurgical consumables.
- Saint-Gobain: French multinational producing construction and high-performance materials including industrial refractories and ceramic solutions for foundries and steelworks. Broader portfolio but competing in refractory product categories relevant to Exoterm-IT's customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Exoterm-IT social profiles
Digital presenceExoterm-IT compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Exoterm-IT financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Exoterm-IT leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Exoterm-IT funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Exoterm-IT M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Exoterm-IT
What does Exoterm-IT do?
Exoterm-IT d.o.o. manufactures and supplies auxiliary materials and consumables for foundries and metallurgical industries. The company produces thermal insulation products for steelworks (insulation coverings, cast stream protection coverings, exothermic insulating agents), refractory coatings and binders for foundries, and trade goods (carburizers, silicon carbide, modifiers, ferro alloys, nodulators). The company also acts as a regional sales representative for international brands including MAGMA (casting simulation software), HENSCHKE (graphite electrodes), GTP SCHÄFER (feeders), and TRIBO-CHEMIE (die-casting release agents).
Is Exoterm-IT a public or private company?
Exoterm-IT is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Exoterm-IT founded?
Exoterm-IT was founded in 2002. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Exoterm-IT based?
Exoterm-IT is headquartered in Kranj, Slovenia, in the Europe region.
How does Exoterm-IT make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Thermal Insulating Materials Sales are the primary driver. The others are refractory Coatings Sales, trade Goods and sales Representation.
Who are Exoterm-IT's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Hüttenes-Albertus, ASK Chemicals, Pyrotek, HA International and Foseco (Vesuvius). Broad incumbents are RHI Magnesita, Vesuvius, Imerys, Morgan Advanced Materials and Saint-Gobain.
Does Exoterm-IT have an API?
No public API is recorded for Exoterm-IT.
What industry is Exoterm-IT in?
Exoterm-IT's product category is Industrial Foundry and Metallurgical Auxiliary Materials. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKAJAM, Refractory & Metallurgical Consumables Distribution (Fluxes, electrodes, refractories), with a secondary code of IMAEAGAK, Coating & Adhesive Raw Materials (Resins, Additives, Solvents). Its NAICS code is 325510 and its SIC code is 2890.