LA CIBEK

What LA CIBEK does

LA CIBEK S.r.l. is a privately held, family-led Italian die-casting foundry founded in 1968 by Cilio Zani and currently directed by his daughter Marina Zani. Based in Cazzago San Martino in Brescia, it produces precision aluminium, zamak, and special-alloy castings weighing from a few grams to 6 kg for industrial automation, automotive fuel systems, hydraulics and pneumatics, appliances, electronics, agriculture, cleaning equipment, measuring instruments, and e-mobility. Named customer references include Emerson, Parker Hannifin, and Donaldson.

Revenue is generated through project-based B2B manufacturing. Customers receive co-design, industrialization, mould design and construction, die casting, finishing, machining, and assembly-ready delivery, with project-specific unit pricing based on material, complexity, batch size, and finishing; the stated minimum is 1,000 shots, with volume discounts possible and multi-year contracts indicated. The company sells through direct technical collaboration with engineering and procurement teams, and more than 50% of revenue comes from foreign markets, primarily Germany and Switzerland, with activity also in Austria, France, Spain, and Sweden.

Production is organized around six automated cold-chamber die-casting islands operating on two shifts, with machine capacity up to 650 tons. Its technical stack includes CASTLE mould-filling simulation, the proprietary Formula Foundry parameter-optimization program, X-ray inspection, 3D HEXAGON Mistral five-axis CMM dimensional checking, PLC/PC batch-data control, and an ERP system for traceability and scheduling. These capabilities are supported by ISO 9001 and ISO 50001 certifications.

Name

LA CIBEK

Legal name

La Cibek S.r.l.

Website

https://www.lacibekpressofusione.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

La Cibek is a private Italian die-casting foundry serving industrial automation, automotive, hydraulics, appliances, electronics, and other manufacturers with aluminium and zamak components, in-house mould engineering, automated casting, finishing, machining, and traceability.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cazzago San Martino

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aluminium Die Casting Services: Custom die casting production services for aluminium, zamak, and special alloys. Revenue generated through project-based manufacturing with pricing based on complexity, batch size, and finishing requirements. Services include complete turnkey delivery from co-design through assembly-ready parts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

LA CIBEK is a specialized Italian foundry that produces technical die castings in aluminium and zamak for industrial customers. The company manages the complete production cycle in-house, from co-design and mould construction (using CASTLE filling simulation and the proprietary Formula Foundry system) through cold-chamber die casting on presses up to 650 tons and post-casting operations including surface treatments (sanding, tumbling, painting, anodizing, nickel plating) and mechanical machining, delivering assembly-ready parts.

Product overview

LA CIBEK is a die casting foundry offering a comprehensive suite of products and services centered on aluminium and zamak die casting. The core offering includes cold-chamber die casting production with machines up to 650 tons, supported by in-house mould design and construction services using CASTLE simulation software and the proprietary Formula Foundry system. The company provides complete post-casting operations including surface treatments (sanding, tumbling, painting, anodizing, nickel plating) and mechanical machining. Additional services include reverse engineering for moulds and processing of special alloys. The company operates 6 production islands with cold chamber presses ranging from 150 to 560 tons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aluminium Die Casting Cold-chamber die casting production of technical aluminium components for industrial sectors including automation, appliances, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and automotive fuel systems. Castings produced from a few grams up to 6 kg.
• Zamak Die Casting Die casting production of zamak (zinc alloy) components using cold chamber and hot chamber processes, offering high surface finish quality for precision industrial applications.
• Mould Design and Construction Complete design and construction of moulds and trimming dies for aluminium and zamak die casting, including filling simulation using CASTLE software and Formula Foundry proprietary parameter optimization.
• Surface and Mechanical Finishes Post-casting finishing operations including trimming, deburring, sandblasting, tumbling, painting, anodizing, nickel plating, and mechanical machining from simple threading to complex operations, delivering assembly-ready parts.
• Reverse Engineering Services Mould maintenance, reverse engineering, and feasibility studies for third-party moulds, including extraordinary maintenance and redesign even when technical documentation is unavailable.
• Special Alloys Processing Processing of special alloys including ZAMA27 (UNI 9408-ZA27C2), MAGSIMAL 59, SILAFONT 09, Al 5080, and various EN AB standard aluminium alloys for specialized industrial applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced start-up times and modification costs through filling simulation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EmersoncoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal provider of automation technology and software solutions. La Cibek supplies precision die cast components for Emerson's industrial automation systems, demonstrating capability to meet demanding specifications of major automation technology players.
• Parker HannifincoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading motion and control technologies company. La Cibek produces hydraulic and pneumatic system components for Parker Hannifin, serving nine key technology areas including hydraulics, pneumatics, electromechanics, and aerospace.
• DonaldsoncoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal filtration leader providing advanced technologies for engines and industrial sectors. La Cibek supplies components for filtration systems serving agriculture, construction, and manufacturing industries.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Dynacast: Global precision die caster with multi-alloy capability including aluminium and zamak. Direct functional peer to La Cibek in cold-chamber die casting, but operating at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
• Endurance Technologies: Large Indian-listed aluminium die casting supplier serving automotive and industrial customers globally. Comparable in core aluminium die casting process and customer base (automotive OEMs), but with much greater scale and a primary focus on two-wheeler and passenger vehicle castings.
• Ryobi Die Casting: Japanese-owned global die casting group with significant aluminium die casting capacity for automotive and industrial markets. Comparable in alloy range and process depth but at substantially larger scale and global reach, often a Tier 1 supplier to the same OEM customers.
• Form Technologies: US-headquartered precision components group operating multiple die casting foundries (aluminium, zinc, magnesium) globally. Comparable in process capability and customer verticals, but at much greater scale and broader geographic reach than La Cibek.

Direct peers

• Aludyne: European-headquartered aluminium and iron die casting specialist serving automotive and industrial customers. Most direct geographic and process peer to La Cibek, focused on lightweight aluminium components for major OEMs, often competing for the same DACH industrial customer wallet.
• Bocar Group: Mexican die casting group producing aluminium and zinc die cast components for automotive and industrial customers. Direct peer in alloy focus and customer verticals, but with North American manufacturing footprint serving different OEM customers from La Cibek's European base.
• Stueken: German precision metal components manufacturer specializing in deep-drawn and aluminium die cast parts for automotive and industrial customers. Highly comparable in process depth, alloy range, and DACH customer overlap with La Cibek, with similar mid-market positioning.

Regional players

• Italpresse Gauss: Italian manufacturer of die casting machines, cells, and automation, plus a foundry division offering contract die casting services. Adjacent peer that both supplies equipment to Italian foundries like La Cibek and competes with it in contract die casting, with overlapping regional DACH customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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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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