What Pometon does

Pometon S.p.A. is an Italian privately-held manufacturer of metal powders, grits, and granules headquartered in Maerne (Venice), founded in 1940 by Engineer Toniolo as Polveri e Metalli S.p.A. and reorganized into its current form via the 1990 merger with Metallurgica Toniolo. The company operates two production sites — Maerne (Italy) and Bor (Serbia, opened 2003) — and wholly-owned sales subsidiaries in Spain (1962), the United Kingdom (1996), Germany (2006), Turkey (2009), and India (2012). Its portfolio comprises 580+ coded powder types spanning water-atomized iron and pre-alloyed ferrous powders, electrolytic and water-atomized copper, bronze and brass powders, stainless steel powders (304L, 316L, 410L, 430L, 434L, 434CB, 409CB) and stainless steel grits (Graninox CrLN, CrNi, Cr, Cr-S, CrH series), plus VIGA/EIGA gas-atomized spherical powders for additive manufacturing (titanium, copper, nickel, cobalt-chrome) under the Pometon Plus division established in 2021.

The underlying technology base centers on metal powder atomization. Pometon runs water atomization for irregular powders used in sintering, friction, and diamond-tool matrices; gas atomization (VIGA) for general AM applications; and EIGA (Electrode Inert Gas Atomization) for crucible-free processing of reactive metals such as titanium. Supporting systems include VIM (Vacuum Induction Melting) furnaces for electrode feedstock — a new unit was installed in April 2026 — and the proprietary TER (Thermal Electrode Recycler) system that consolidates AM scrap and machining residues into sintered bars for re-atomization. Circular-economy and sustainability themes are also codified in the patented Iron Fuel Recycling Furnace, which regenerates iron oxide into iron powder for the company's Iron Fuel energy ecosystem.

Pometon operates a B2B enterprise sales model with quote-based pricing (offers valid 30 days, ex-works), direct technical support, R&D co-development for custom powders, and a network of industry events (WorldPM, EuroPM, Formnext) as primary demand-generation channels. It serves 500+ customers across automotive, aerospace, biomedical, diamond tools, chemical, jewelry, agricultural, and increasingly solar and EV-infrastructure end-markets. Revenue streams comprise one-time sale of standard metal powders and grits, plus professional services revenue from custom/specialty powder development. The company captures non-dilutive R&D funding through European consortia — approximately EUR 4M from Horizon Europe CORAL (2024, metal energy carriers) and EUR 4M from Horizon Europe REMEDHYS / Clean Hydrogen Partnership (2025, solid-state hydrogen storage) — reflecting a strategy that explicitly couples materials commercialization with multi-year public-funded research programs.

Name

Pometon

Legal name

Pometon S.p.A.

Website

https://pometon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Pometon S.p.A., founded 1940 in Italy, manufactures metal powders, grits, and granules (580+ coded types) via water and gas atomization, serving 500+ industrial customers in automotive, aerospace, EV, solar, biomedical, and chemical sectors globally through two production sites and six regional subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Powders (Powder Metallurgy)

NAICS

Powder Metallurgy Part Manufacturing (332117)

SIC

Primary Smelting & Refining Of Nonferrous Metals (3330)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Powders (LPBF/DMLS/EBM) (IMAAABAE)

Keywords

• Metal powder production
• Powder metallurgy materials
• Additive manufacturing powders
• Iron and copper powders
• Stainless steel abrasives

Headquarters

HQ city

Maerne

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metal Powder Sales: Pometon generates revenue primarily through the sale of metal powders including iron powders, copper and copper alloy powders, stainless steel powders, and specialty/custom metal powders. Products are sold in various grades and specifications for industrial applications including sintering, additive manufacturing, friction materials, diamond tools, and chemical applications.
2. Metal Grits and Granules Sales: Sale of stainless steel grits and granules for sandblasting and industrial applications, including various grades such as Graninox CrLN, CrNi, Cr, Cr-S, and CrH series.
3. Custom/Special Metal Powder Development: R&D collaboration and custom powder development services for specialized industrial applications, including co-design of powder mixtures and development of application-specific solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pometon manufactures and sells metallic powders, grits, and granules — including iron and iron-alloy powders, copper and copper-alloy powders, stainless steel powders, and stainless steel grits — for sintering, friction materials, diamond tools, welding, chemical, photovoltaic, and additive-manufacturing applications. The company also offers specialty product lines (Diatrix for diamond tools, BRAKEALLOY for copper-free brake pads, Pometon Plus for additive manufacturing, and Iron Fuel for renewable energy) and provides custom powder development through its R&D center.

Product overview

Pometon is a leading European manufacturer of metal powders, grits, and granules with over 85 years of experience. The company operates from two production sites in Italy and Serbia and offers a portfolio of 580 coded powder types serving 500 customers worldwide. The product portfolio is organized into six core product lines: (1) Iron and Iron Alloyed Powders for sintering, soft blasting, chemical, welding, magnetic detection, and flame cutting applications; (2) Copper and Copper Alloyed Powders, Zinc and Tin Powders for sintering, friction materials, diamond tools, electrical brushes, and jewellery; (3) Stainless Steel Grits and Granules for sandblasting applications; (4) Stainless Steel Powders including 304L, 316L, 410L, 430L, 434L, and 409CB grades; (5) Powders for Additive Manufacturing using VIGA and EIGA gas atomization technologies for titanium, copper, nickel, and cobalt alloys; and (6) Custom Metal Powders including specialty Diatrix powders for diamond tools and BRAKEALLOY for brake pads. The company also operates an emerging Iron Fuel Ecosystem initiative for sustainable energy applications. Pometon Plus, established in 2021, is the dedicated division for Additive Manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pometon Plus: Division of Pometon dedicated to Additive Manufacturing, launched in 2021.
• Iron Fuel
• Diatrix
• BRAKEALLOY

Products and services

• Iron and Iron Alloy Powders Water-atomized iron and iron-alloy powders with irregular morphology and high purity, available in reduced and non-reduced forms. Product families include Carrier for photocopiers, Ferblast MT for soft blasting, Ferchim MT for chemical uses, Ferelet MT for welding, Ferilev MT for magnetic detection, Fertag MT for flame cutting, PMX 100-200-300 premixed ferrous formulations, FerAlloy DB diffusion-bonded alloys, and pre-alloyed powders for industrial sintering and structural part production.
• Copper, Copper Alloy, Zinc, and Tin Powders Non-ferrous metal powders including water-atomized copper, electrolytic copper, electrolytic reduced copper, air-atomized zinc powder, tin powder, bronze powder, and brass powder. Used for sintering, friction materials, diamond tools, electrical brushes, chemical applications, jewelry, and welding.
• Stainless Steel Grits and Granules High-performance stainless steel grits including Graninox CrLN (austenitic 18% Chromium), Graninox CrNi (austenitic 18-8% Cr-Ni), Graninox Cr (martensitic 14% Chromium), Graninox Cr-S (martensitic for automotive), and Graninox CrH (angular high-abrasivity 28% Chromium). Used for sandblasting aluminum, brass, copper, alloys, and stainless steel.
• Stainless Steel Powders Corrosion-resistant stainless steel powders including 304L (austenitic Cr-Ni, low carbon for welding), 316L (austenitic Cr-Ni-Mo for high corrosion resistance), 410L (ferritic for abrasion resistance), 430L (ferritic high chromium), 434L/434CB (ferritic with niobium stabilization), and 409CB (ferritic niobium-stabilized for high-temperature applications up to 600°C).
• Powders for Additive Manufacturing (Pometon Plus) Premium atomized spherical metal powders for 3D printing and additive manufacturing produced via VIGA and EIGA gas atomization in argon. Product families include Pure Cu and CuCrZr copper alloys, Pure Ti, Ti6Al4V-ELI, Ti-β, and Ti-γ titanium grades for biomedical, racing, and aerospace, Pure Ni and Nitinol nickel alloys, and CoCr and CoFe cobalt alloys for biomedical, dental, energy, and magnetic applications. Sold under the Pometon Plus division.
• Custom and Specialty Metal Powders (Diatrix, BRAKEALLOY, FerAlloy Cr, Solar Cu, EV Cu) Innovative and customized metal powders for complex industrial applications: 99.8% purity iron powder from scrap metal for chemical, magnetic, animal-feed, and biological applications; copper powder as a silver-coated or full alternative for photovoltaic cells; ready-to-press copper powder for EV motors, battery connectors, and charging infrastructure; FerAlloy Cr4 and Cr8 diffusion-bonded Fe-Cr powders for camshafts; Diatrix high-performance powders replacing cobalt in diamond cutting and polishing tools; and BRAKEALLOY eco-friendly copper-free brake pad powders (S, SB, Z, X) for organic, sintered, and electric-vehicle brake formulations.
• Iron Fuel Ecosystem Innovative iron powder energy solution produced from scrap metal, in which iron powder is combusted to produce high-temperature thermal energy for steam or electricity generation. Iron oxide by-product is regenerated back to iron powder through Pometon's patented recycling furnace, enabling 59% round-trip thermal efficiency, zero carbon emissions, and safer storage and transport compared to hydrogen.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.8% purity achieved in iron powder production through circular economy approach using scrap metal as raw material
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• REMEDHYS ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2025European research consortium focused on solid-state hydrogen storage using metal hydrides (MH). Pometon contributes expertise in recycled metals for hydrogen storage applications. Project funded by Horizon Europe (agreement No 101192503), running 2025-2028. Partners include IFE, HEREON, CNRS, FBK, UNITO, UPEC, SMAB, METHYDOR, and INGENION.
• Clean Hydrogen PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Clean Hydrogen Partnership supports the REMEDHYS project and its members. The partnership advances hydrogen technologies including storage solutions using metal hydrides.
• CORAL ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2024European research consortium developing renewable metal energy carriers. Pometon received nearly 4 million EUR funding as lead metal powder supplier for combustible metal research. Partners include Technical University of Darmstadt, Sumitomo SHI FW Energia Oy, Chalmers University of Technology, Polytechnic of Milan, LUT University, CSIC, Fortum, and vgbe energy eV.
• JIACC (Joint Italian Arab Chamber of Commerce)minorOthersPometon serves as board member of JIACC, an association fostering economic and commercial relations with Arab countries, providing assistance to companies pursuing internationalization.
• BSI (British Standards Institution)minorOthersBSI provides certification services for Pometon's management systems including ISO 9001:2015 (Quality), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental), and ISO 45001:2018 (Health and Safety).
• Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF)minorOthersIndustry association for powder metallurgy. Pometon is an associated member and participates in WorldPM conferences organized by MPIF.
• EPMA (European Powder Metallurgy Association)minorOthersEuropean industry association for powder metallurgy. Pometon is an associated member and participates in EuroPM conferences organized by EPMA.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Höganäs AB: Swedish-based world's largest producer of metal powders for sintering, with direct overlap to Pometon in iron, copper, and stainless steel powders for powder metallurgy, friction materials, and additive manufacturing across automotive and industrial end markets.
• Sandvik Additive Manufacturing: Division of Sandvik producing Osprey-brand gas-atomized metal powders (titanium, nickel, cobalt-chrome) for additive manufacturing via LPBF and EBM. Directly competes with Pometon Plus in aerospace and medical AM powder markets.
• Hoeganaes Corporation: US-based subsidiary of GKN Powder Metallurgy producing atomized iron and steel powders for sintering, directly competing with Pometon's iron, diffusion-bonded (FerAlloy DB), and stainless steel powder lines for automotive and industrial PM parts.
• Miba AG: Austrian producer of powder metallurgy parts and specialty coatings with internal powder metallurgy expertise, overlapping with Pometon in sintered components, friction materials, and industrial bearing applications.
• Carpenter Technology Corporation: US-based specialty alloy and powder producer with Carpenter Additive division supplying titanium, nickel, and cobalt-chrome powders for AM. Overlaps with Pometon Plus in aerospace, biomedical, and high-performance alloy powder markets.
• AMETEK Specialty Metal Products: AMETEK produces water- and gas-atomized metal powders, strip, and wire across ferrous and non-ferrous chemistries serving powder metallurgy, AM, and specialty industrial applications — a direct peer across multiple Pometon product lines.
• Rio Tinto Metal Powders: Produces iron and steel powders primarily for powder metallurgy and sintering applications in automotive and industrial markets, with deep vertical integration into raw material supply — directly competing with Pometon's iron powder portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• voestalpine AG: Austrian integrated steel and specialty materials producer with metal powder operations serving automotive and industrial markets. A broader incumbent with overlapping powder metallurgy capabilities but a much wider portfolio beyond powders.

Emerging players

• Equispheres: Canadian producer of high-quality aluminum and alloy powders for binder jetting and LPBF additive manufacturing. Emerging player in AM powder production intersecting with Pometon Plus in aerospace and automotive AM markets.
• 6K Additive: US-based sustainable AM powder producer using a proprietary UniMelt plasma process to convert recycled machining scrap into premium titanium and refractory alloy powders — an emerging sustainable competitor to Pometon's TER recycling-based AM powder approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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