What Profilmec does

Profilmec Group is a privately held Italian industrial manufacturer of cold-formed, high-frequency electric-welded (H.F.) precision steel tubes and profiles, founded in 1961 and headquartered in Turin. The group operates seven production plants across Italy (Turin/Cuneo, Pordenone, Teramo, Lombardore) and Serbia (Nova Pazova), with a total footprint of over 450,000 square meters (140,000 covered) and stated daily output of approximately 3 million meters (~1,450 tonnes). Its product range spans round, square, rectangular, oval, semi-oval, elliptical, and fully custom profiles in diameters of 8-120mm and wall thicknesses of 0.5-3mm, using pickled, galvanized, aluminized, and dual-phase cold-rolled strip inputs processed on EBNER hydrogen annealing furnaces and proprietary cold rolling/skin pass equipment.

The group sells primarily through a direct B2B field sales model with commercial offices throughout Italy and Europe, supported by trade fair participation at TUBE AND WIRE (Düsseldorf) and MADE IN STEEL. Revenue is generated from hardware sales of standard and custom tubes (with custom profiles and small dedicated lots serving niche markets not addressed by large mills) plus ancillary technical pre- and post-sale engineering support. Its customer base spans automotive and transportation (exhausts, headrests, luggage racks — primary segment), bicycle and motorcycle manufacturing, furniture and furnishings, windows/doors/construction, conveyor rollers and material handling, and general industrial/consumer goods.

Since autumn 2022, the group has been controlled by Lugano-based Gruppo Trasteel, a global commodities trading house, with historical minority shareholder Walter Talpo retained as group leader. Under the new ownership, the group expanded in 2023 via the acquisitions of Yugotub DOO (Serbia, geographic expansion into Eastern Europe) and LIFI S.r.l. (Turin-area automotive processing, vertical integration into downstream tube processing). The group holds ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949 automotive, ISO 14001 environmental, and ISO 14067 carbon footprint certifications, and employs approximately 500 people.

Name

Profilmec

Legal name

PROFILMEC SPA

Website

https://profilmecgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Profilmec Group is a privately held Italian industrial manufacturer founded in 1961, producing cold-formed, high-frequency electric-welded precision steel tubes and profiles across seven plants in Italy and Serbia for automotive, construction, furniture, and general industrial B2B customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Torino

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Steel Tube and Profile Manufacturing: Production and sale of cold-formed, high-frequency electric welded steel tubes and precision profiles. Revenue generated from manufacturing custom and standard steel tubes in various profiles (round, square, rectangular, oval, elliptical) and steel types.
2. Special Applications and Custom Profiles: Custom profile design and production on-demand, special applications, and bespoke steel solutions for specific customer requirements.
3. Technical Pre and Post-Sale Assistance: Technical support services collaborating closely with customers from design phase through product utilization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Profilmec Group manufactures cold-formed, high-frequency electric-welded (H.F.) precision steel tubes and profiles from pickled, galvanized, and aluminized cold-rolled strips. The product range covers diameters of 8-120 mm and wall thicknesses of 0.5-3 mm in round, square, rectangular, oval, semi-oval, elliptical, and special custom shapes, serving automotive, construction, furniture, cycle/motorcycle, conveyor, and general industrial applications. The group operates 7 production plants across Italy and Serbia with a daily output of approximately 3 million meters (~1,450 tonnes).

Product overview

Profilmec Group is a leading manufacturer of cold-formed, high-frequency electric-welded precision steel tubes and profiles. The product portfolio centers on round, square, rectangular, oval, semi-oval, elliptical, and custom-shaped steel tubes with diameters ranging from 8-120 mm and wall thicknesses of 0.5-3 mm. The Group operates through multiple manufacturing subsidiaries (PROFILMEC S.p.A., ISPADUE S.p.A., LITA S.p.A., YUGOTUB DOO, LIFI S.r.l., SIM S.r.l.) producing standardized tubes across various cross-sections, complemented by specialized profiles for automotive (headrests, exhaust components), construction (frames, roller conveyors), furniture, and cycling/motorcycle sectors. Additional subsidiaries include commercial/service companies (SIT S.p.A., CMP S.p.A.) and an engineering firm (ROLM S.r.l.) for machinery development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tubi a sezione Tonda (Round Steel Tubes) Cold-formed, high-frequency electric-welded steel tubes with round cross-section, produced from pickled, galvanized, and aluminized cold-rolled strips. Diameter range: 8-120 mm; wall thickness: 0.5-3 mm. Used across automotive, construction, furniture, and industrial applications.
• Tubi forati a sezione Tonda (Perforated Round Steel Tubes) Perforated round steel tubes for specialized applications including automotive and industrial uses.
• Tubi a sezione Quadrata (Square Steel Tubes) Square cross-section steel tubes produced via cold-forming and high-frequency electric welding for construction, furniture, and industrial applications.
• Tubi a sezione Rettangolare (Rectangular Steel Tubes) Rectangular cross-section steel tubes for frames, furniture, and structural applications.
• Tubi a sezione Ovale (Oval Steel Tubes) Oval cross-section tubes, including finned variants, for specialized industrial applications.
• Tubi a sezione Semi-Ovale (Semi-Oval Steel Tubes) Semi-oval cross-section steel tubes for specific industrial and furniture applications.
• Tubi a sezione Ellittica (Elliptical Steel Tubes) Elliptical cross-section steel tubes for specialized industrial applications.
• Profili Speciali (Special Custom Profiles) Custom-shaped profiles produced to specification/drawing for specific customer requirements including rhomboidal and triangular profiles. Available as small dedicated lots for niche markets.
• Tubi per Serramenti (Steel Tubes for Window/Door Frames) Steel tubes specifically designed for window and door frame applications in the construction and building industry.
• Tubi tondi per Rulli Trasportatori (Round Tubes for Roller Conveyors) Round steel tubes specifically designed for roller conveyor applications in stationary transport devices and material handling systems.
• Tubi tondi per Poggiatesta Automotive (Round Tubes for Automotive Headrests) Round steel tubes specifically designed for automotive headrest applications in the automotive sector.
• Applicazioni Speciali (Custom Steel Solutions & Special Applications) Custom profile design and production on-demand, including special applications and bespoke steel solutions developed in collaboration with customers from the design phase through product utilization. Includes technical pre and post-sale assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YUGOTUB DOOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023In 2023, as part of development plans under new management, Profilmec Group expanded with the acquisition of Yugotub DOO, a tube manufacturing facility located in Nova Pazova, Serbia. This acquisition extends production capacity to Eastern European markets.
• LIFI SrlcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Acquired in 2023, LIFI Srl is an industrial facility located north of Turin, specialized in the automotive sector. The company produces electric welded tubes destined for subsequent internal processing including laser cutting to size, bending, chamfering, and stamping operations.
• UnisiderminorOthersPROFILMEC GROUP has access to Unisider's database as a member, enabling real-time knowledge of current standards, updates, new releases, and other information regarding steel products.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• APL Apollo Tubes: India's largest steel tube manufacturer producing structural and precision tubes in multiple cross-sections for construction, automotive, and industrial applications. Direct product comparable with similar shape diversity and customization approach serving comparable end markets.
• Vallourec: French-headquartered global leader in premium steel pipe and tube solutions serving energy, industry, and construction markets. Comparable in precision tube manufacturing for demanding applications with European production footprint and automotive/industrial customer overlap.
• Tenaris: Global manufacturer and supplier of steel pipes and tubes serving energy, automotive, and industrial markets with integrated production across Europe, Americas, and Asia. Comparable product category and serves automotive/industrial OEM customers with similar certifications and quality requirements.
• Marcegaglia: Italy-based, world's largest independent steel tube manufacturer producing welded and cold-formed steel tubes and profiles for automotive, construction, furniture, and industrial applications. Direct competitor with overlapping product portfolio and similar end markets across Europe.
• Jindal Saw: Indian manufacturer of steel pipes, tubes, and fittings serving energy, infrastructure, automotive, and industrial sectors globally. Comparable product portfolio in welded steel tubes with multi-region manufacturing and similar automotive/industrial customer base.
• Maruichi Steel Tube: Japanese leading manufacturer of steel pipes and tubes producing precision welded tubes for automotive, construction, and industrial applications. Comparable precision tube manufacturing capability with similar IATF-level automotive supplier requirements and quality standards.

Broad incumbents

• SSAB: Swedish steel company specializing in high-strength steel for automotive, construction, and heavy machinery end markets. Comparable in dual-phase and high-yield-strength steel grades that Profilmec uses for automotive applications, with similar IATF 16949-grade automotive supplier positioning.
• ArcelorMittal: World's largest steel producer with European flat and long product operations including tubular products. Broad incumbent in the same raw material and end-market space, with automotive-focused product development and downstream service capabilities competing for similar OEM customers.
• Salzgitter AG: German steel and technology group producing steel tubes (via Mannesmann), plate products, and automotive components. Comparable in precision steel tube production with broader European manufacturing footprint and significant automotive customer base overlap.
• voestalpine: Austrian-headquartered global steel and technology group producing high-quality steel products including tubes and sections for automotive, railway, and industrial customers. Broader product portfolio but overlapping precision steel tube capability and strong automotive OEM relationships comparable to Profilmec's.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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