Galdabini

What Galdabini does

Galdabini is an Italian-headquartered industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1890 by Emilia Crespi and Cesare Galdabini. The company designs and manufactures three core product lines: universal material testing machines (5 kN to 1200 kN load range, compliant with ISO and ASTM standards), automatic straightening machines for shafts, profiles, bars, and tubes, and hydraulic presses for metalforming, stamping, and deep drawing operations. All design, mechanical, electronic, and software development is conducted in-house, including proprietary systems such as HMI FormTech press management software, automatic measurement systems for straightening, and process control software with cycle self-correction. Galdabini also operates an ACCREDIA-certified calibration laboratory (Certificate 00030, accredited under EA, IAF, ILAC) for force, hardness, deformation, torque, pressure, and temperature measurements.

The company operates two manufacturing plants in Europe (Italy and Switzerland), employs 51-100 staff, and has installed over 10,000 machines worldwide. Revenue is generated primarily through direct sales of custom-configured industrial machinery to manufacturing companies, laboratories, and research centers, supplemented by recurring technical services including on-site installation, training, and calibration delivered globally (800,000 km of annual technician travel). Approximately 85% of revenue is export-driven, supported by a multi-language website and direct field sales. Customer segments are diversified across automotive, transportation, e-mobility, aerospace, oil and gas, steel mills, forgings, precision mechanics, pressure vessel manufacturing, cookware, and houseware. Pricing is configuration-based and quote-driven given the custom nature of equipment. Operations are entirely powered by a self-sufficient solar energy system.

Name

Galdabini

Legal name

Galdabini SPA

Website

https://www.galdabini.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Galdabini is an Italian-founded industrial machinery manufacturer (since 1890) producing material testing machines, automatic straightening machines, and hydraulic presses for global automotive, aerospace, energy, and manufacturing customers via direct sales and ACCREDIA-certified calibration services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Testing and Metalforming Machinery

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH)

Keywords

• Material testing machines
• Straightening machines
• Hydraulic presses
• Industrial machinery manufacturing
• Metalforming equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Campo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Machinery Sales: Manufacture and sale of precision industrial machinery including material testing machines, automatic straightening machines, and hydraulic presses. Revenue generated from equipment sales to manufacturing companies, laboratories, and research centers worldwide.
2. Technical Services: On-site installation, training, and calibration services provided globally. Includes ACCREDIA-certified calibration laboratory services for force, hardness, deformation, torque, pressure, and temperature measurements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Galdabini manufactures and sells precision industrial machinery — universal material testing machines, automatic straightening machines, and hydraulic presses — for quality control and metalforming applications. The company also provides worldwide on-site installation, training, and ACCREDIA-certified calibration services for force, hardness, deformation, torque, pressure, and temperature measurements. Its equipment serves manufacturing companies, laboratories, and research centers across automotive, aerospace, oil and gas, precision mechanics, and consumer goods sectors, with 10,000 machines installed worldwide and 85% export revenue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Material Testing Machines Universal testing machines for quality control and mechanical testing of materials including metals, plastics, composites, paper, packaging, textiles, building materials, and biomedical/food products. Complies with ISO 6892-1, ISO 6892-2, ASTM E8/E8M, and ASTM A370 standards. Load range from 5 kN to 1200 kN, configurable for flat and round specimens, with optional temperature testing capability using furnaces or climatic chambers.
• Automatic Straightening Machines Industrial systems for correcting deformations and misalignments in metal components including shafts, profiles, bars, tubes, and precision mechanical parts. Features automatic measurement systems that detect deformed areas and apply calibrated force, process control software with real-time monitoring, data recording, and cycle self-correction capability for high precision straightening of complex components and high-strength materials.
• Hydraulic Presses Industrial hydraulic presses for metalworking, stamping, forming, deep drawing, straightening, and assembly operations. Features monolithic compact structures providing high rigidity and precision under demanding conditions, proprietary HMI FormTech software for intelligent process management with recipe creation and automatic parameter optimization, and advanced press control with data traceability. Designed for integration into automated production lines serving automotive, aerospace, gas tanks, fire extinguishers, pressure tanks, cookware, and houseware applications.
• ACCREDIA Calibration Services ACCREDIA-certified calibration laboratory services (Certificate 00030) for calibration and metrological verification of measuring instruments used in industrial processes and testing laboratories. Services cover force, hardness, deformation, torque, pressure, and temperature measurements. Recognized as an Official Calibration Centre under EA, IAF, and ILAC international accreditation frameworks, supporting companies and laboratories in ensuring measurement reliability, regulatory compliance, and quality control.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SMS group: Large diversified supplier of metallurgical plant and mechanical equipment for steel and non-ferrous metals. Adjacent to Galdabini's straightening and metalforming business via shared industrial forming and processing customer base.

Direct peers

• Instron: A leading global manufacturer of materials testing machines, including universal testing systems for tensile, compression, and fatigue testing. Directly comparable to Galdabini's material testing machine product line across similar customer segments in automotive, aerospace, and academic labs.
• MTS Systems: Supplies servohydraulic and electromechanical test systems for material and component testing, with strong positions in automotive and aerospace. Overlaps with Galdabini's universal testing machine business and high-load testing capability.
• ZwickRoell: European-headquartered manufacturer of materials testing machines covering plastics, metals, and components with a similar standards-compliance focus. Closely comparable to Galdabini's universal testing range and lab customer base.
• Shimadzu: Diversified Japanese instrumentation company with a long-running materials testing systems business. Comparable to Galdabini's universal testing machines in target applications (metals, composites, biomedical) and ISO/ASTM-aligned testing protocols.
• Schuler Group: Global leader in press technology for metal forming, including hydraulic and mechanical presses serving automotive and aerospace customers. Direct competitor to Galdabini's hydraulic press product line in stamping, deep drawing, and forming applications.
• Lasco: German manufacturer of hydraulic forming presses and special-purpose presses for metalworking. Comparable to Galdabini's hydraulic press line in customer type (industrial forming, automotive suppliers) and product scope.
• Tinius Olsen: Long-established manufacturer of materials testing equipment including universal testing machines. Highly comparable to Galdabini in heritage (founded in the late 1800s), customer focus on metals and composites labs, and load-range offerings.
• Hegewald & Peschke: German manufacturer of universal materials testing machines and special-purpose test systems. Comparable to Galdabini's material testing product line in European industrial and laboratory customer segments.
• Trescal: Global calibration services provider accredited across multiple metrology domains. Comparable to Galdabini's ACCREDIA-certified calibration laboratory offering in force, pressure, and dimensional calibration services for industrial clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/galdabini-spa

Compliance5 records

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Investors

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