FIMI Machinery

What FIMI Machinery does

FIMI Machinery is the core operating division of FIMIGroup, an Italian industrial company founded in 1963 in Barzanò (Lecco) that designs, manufactures, and commissions complete plants and machines for steel and non-ferrous coil processing. Its product portfolio spans levelling and cut-to-length lines, slitting and trimming lines, automatic packing lines, process lines for cleaning and surface treatment, special machines for aluminium, and electro-welded tube and pipe mills. The division is supported by two adjacent in-house businesses — FIMI Service (lifetime after-sales maintenance, revamping, and spare parts) and FIMI Automation (power panels, Level 1/2 automation, robotics, and Industrial IoT) — giving the group a vertically integrated capability from mechanical design through controls and digital monitoring.

The technology base rests on three granted patents: TDDS® for torque distribution across levelling rolls, ProflexRoll® for variable-profile roller tension levelling, and NFTS® for non-friction recoiling tension. These underpin documented performance specifications such as processing high-strength steel up to 1,600 N/mm² yield strength, coils up to 55 tons, widths to 2,600 mm, and ultra-thin aluminium down to 10 µm at line speeds above 500 m/min. Revenue is generated through custom one-off capital equipment sales priced per project specification, multi-year contract execution, plus recurring service and automation revenue; 80% of sales come from exports across 80+ markets, with named blue-chip customers including JSW Steel, Tata Steel Netherlands, ArcelorMittal, SSAB, Voestalpine, and Marcegaglia. FIMI operates regional sales-and-service offices in China (since 2006), Germany (since 2017), and India (since 2022) alongside its three Italian divisions.

Name

FIMI Machinery

Legal name

F.I.M.I. Fabbrica Impianti Macchine Industriali S.p.A.

Website

https://fimigroup.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

FIMI Machinery, the core division of Italy's FIMIGroup (founded 1963), designs and commissions custom coil-processing plants — levelling, slitting, cut-to-length, packing, and tube mills — for global steel producers, service centers, and tube manufacturers, supported by proprietary TDDS®, ProflexRoll®, and NFTS® patented technologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Coil Processing Machinery

NAICS

Rolling Mill and Other Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (333519), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Steel Service Centers & Processing (Slitting, Cut-to-Length, Blanking, Leveling) (IMAKABAL), Capping, Sealing & Closing Machines (IMAHAOAG)

Keywords

• Coil processing machinery
• Steel processing equipment
• Metal strip processing
• Tube manufacturing machinery
• Industrial automation systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Lecco

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Machinery Sales: Design, manufacture, and commissioning of complete plants and machines for coil processing. Equipment includes levelling and cut-to-length lines, slitting lines, packaging lines, and special machines. Projects are custom-designed with full lifecycle support from engineering through installation.
2. After-Sales Service and Maintenance: FIMI Service division provides after-sales support including ordinary and extraordinary maintenance, revamping, and spare parts supply for plants manufactured by FIMI Group. Professional support over entire plant lifetime.
3. Automation Systems: Design and manufacture of electrical and automation equipment, hardware and software for metallurgical industry plants. Includes power panels, Level 1 and Level 2 automation, integrated systems, and robotics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FIMI Machinery designs, manufactures, and commissions complete plants and machines for coil and sheet metal processing, including levelling and cut-to-length lines, slitting and trimming lines, automatic packing lines, process lines, special machines for aluminium, and electro-welded tube and pipe mills. The company serves steel producers, steel service centers, tube manufacturers, and non-ferrous metal processors globally, with capabilities spanning from heavy gauge steel (up to 32 mm thickness) to ultra-thin aluminium (from 10 µm).

Product overview

FIMI Machinery is the core division of FIMIGroup, specializing in the design, construction, and commissioning of complete plants and machines for coil and sheet metal processing. The product portfolio is organized into three main divisions: Machinery (levelling and cut-to-length lines, slitting and trimming lines, automatic packing lines, process lines, special machines for aluminium, and electro-welded tube mills), Service (assistance, revamping, and maintenance), and Automation (power panels, Level 1 and Level 2 automation systems, integrated systems, robotics, and digital IoT solutions). Key patented technologies include TDDS® for torque distribution in levellers, ProflexRoll® for variable-profile levelling, and NFTS® for non-friction tensioning. The company has installed over 1,500 plants worldwide and ranks among the top three global companies in the steel coil processing industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TDDS® (Torque Dynamic Distribution System): System required for levelling of high-strength steel strips and non-ferrous materials with delicate surfaces
• ProflexRoll®
• NFTS® (Non-Friction Tensioning System)

Products and services

• Levelling and Cut to Length Lines Industrial lines for levelling (flattening) and cross-cutting of coiled steel and metal strips to specified lengths, ensuring high flatness and dimensional accuracy for steel service centers and steel producers.
• Slitting and Trimming Lines Lines for longitudinal slitting and trimming of coils into narrower strips, equipped with precision slitting heads and tensioning systems for steel processing and tube manufacturers.
• Automatic Packing Lines Automated systems for packaging processed sheets and coils, including stacking, weighing, labelling, and palletizing operations for downstream coil processing.
• Process Lines Customized processing lines for various metal treatment operations including cleaning, degreasing, coating, and surface treatment.
• Special Machines for Aluminium Specialized machinery for aluminium strip processing including tension levellers, cleaning systems, and finishing equipment for thin gauge materials.
• Electro-welded Tube and Pipe Mills Production lines for manufacturing electric resistance welded (ERW) tubes and pipes from coiled strip, including finishing and quality control systems for tube manufacturers.
• FIMI Cleaning and Degreasing Systems Advanced cleaning and degreasing systems for aluminium strip processing achieving residual oil levels below 5 mg/m² per side.
• FIMI High-Precision Circular Slitting Shear High-precision circular slitting shear for GO and NGO electrical steel processing, operating at speeds above 500 m/min with tolerances within a few microns.
• FIMI Service - Assistance Professional after-sales support and technical assistance for FIMI plants throughout their operational lifecycle.
• FIMI Service - Revamping Plant modernization and upgrade services including mechanical, electrical, and automation system updates to extend equipment life and improve performance.
• FIMI Service - Maintenance Ordinary and extraordinary maintenance services for FIMI plants including spare parts supply and technical interventions.
• Power Panels Custom-designed electrical power panels and switchgear for industrial automation applications in metal processing plants.
• Automation Level 1 Machine-level automation and control systems (PLC-based) for real-time operational control of production line machinery.
• Automation Level 2 Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems for production planning, monitoring, and optimization at plant level.
• Integrated Systems Integrated automation solutions combining Level 1 and Level 2 systems for complete plant control and monitoring.
• Robotics Robotized cells and systems for automated material handling, coil strapping removal, stacking, and other manufacturing operations.
• Digital (Industrial IoT Solutions) Digital technologies that add value to electrical equipment including Industrial IoT solutions for monitoring and data collection.

Quantifiable outcome

• Residual oil levels below 5 mg/m² per side achievable with cleaning systems
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• JSW SteelflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026JSW Steel selected FIMIGroup for supply of two Heavy Gauge Levelling and Cut-to-Length lines in India. First line will be world's largest, processing steel up to 32 mm thickness, 2600 mm width, coil weights up to 55 tons. Both lines equipped with TDDS® technology. Delivery scheduled for first half 2027. Represents major strategic investment confirming FIMIGroup as trusted technology partner for global steel leaders.
• Padana TubicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026FIMI completed FAT for high-performance slitter line at Padana Tubi for processing stainless steel and hot rolled steel. Partnership includes second slitter line for cold rolled steel to be installed in H2 2026. Both lines feature advanced automatic slitting tools storage systems. FIMI has supplied Padana Tubi since 2021, including Europe's largest and most powerful slitter.
• Tata Steel NetherlandsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Tata Steel commissioned FIMI for state-of-the-art levelling and cut-to-length line at Feijen Service Center. Line processes high-strength coils up to 40 tons, yield strength up to 1600 N/mm², widths up to 2150 mm. Features advanced automation including robotic coil strapping removal and automated thickness measurement.
• SACMAcoreTechnology or IntegrationFIMI Group acquired SACMA, a historic Italian manufacturer of coil processing machines. SACMA has developed and installed over 420 lines over approximately 50 years, with more than 50 magnetic steel cutting lines operating worldwide since 1975.
• FicepminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFIMIGroup co-exhibited with Ficep at FABTECH Mexico 2026 at Ficep Booth 2120, demonstrating collaborative market presence in Latin America.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SMS group: German-based global plant manufacturer for metal processing, including coil processing and strip processing lines. Directly comparable to FIMI as a major incumbent competing in the same coil processing and cut-to-length equipment space, with a broader steelmaking and rolling mill portfolio.
• Primetals Technologies: Joint venture of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Siemens, providing metallurgical plant equipment including flat product and cold rolling complexes. Directly comparable in strip processing and rolling mill equipment, serving the same steel producer customers globally.
• Danieli: Italian competitor headquartered in the same region, designing and building steelmaking and processing equipment including flat product lines, strip processing, and tube mills. Comparable as an Italian industrial peer in steel processing equipment with a broader metallurgical plant portfolio.
• Andritz: Austrian industrial group with a metal forming division (Schuler) serving strip processing and automation. Comparable as a heavy industrial equipment supplier with adjacent exposure to coil processing, automation, and service.

Direct peers

• Tenova: Italian industrial company specializing in metals and mining solutions, including strip processing and processing lines. Directly comparable as an Italian peer supplying custom processing lines to steel producers and service centers.
• Red Bud Industries: US-based manufacturer of coil processing equipment including slitting, cut-to-length, and multi-blanking lines. Directly comparable as a coil processing equipment specialist targeting service centers and steel processors.
• Formtek Group: US-based group of metal processing equipment brands (including Yoder, Lockformer, Rowe) offering slitting, cut-to-length, and roll forming equipment. Comparable as a multi-brand coil processing equipment group with services and aftermarket support.
• Butech Bliss: US manufacturer of heavy-duty rolling mill and coil processing equipment, including slitting and cut-to-length lines for steel and aluminum. Comparable as a specialist in custom coil processing machinery serving similar metal processing customers.

Emerging players

• Italimpianti Orafi: Italian manufacturer of tube mills and pipe-making equipment. Comparable as an Italian niche peer in the adjacent electro-welded tube and pipe mill segment where FIMI Tube Solutions also competes.
• STROJTECH: Central European manufacturer of cut-to-length and slitting lines for steel service centers. Comparable as a smaller, regionally focused coil processing equipment specialist with overlap in cut-to-length technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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