F.lli Vedani
F.lli Vedani (F.lli Vedani S.r.l.) manufactures foundry chemicals, mechanical die casting components, master alloys, and ceramic/graphite parts. The Italian family-owned company serves over 1,100 foundry and die casting customers across 22 countries via direct technical sales from four production facilities.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersLegnano, Italy
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What F.lli Vedani does
F.lli Vedani S.r.l. is a privately held Italian manufacturer of foundry and chemical products, founded in 1982 by the Vedani brothers and headquartered in Legnano, Italy. The company supplies the global die casting and foundry industry with a multi-product portfolio that includes chemical treatments for metallurgical processes (lubricants, release agents, liquid metal treatments, and the proprietary "Clin Nive" nitriding heat treatment), mechanical components for cold chamber die casting machines (thermoregulated and integral shot sleeves, pistons, plunger rods, and adaptors), raw materials and consumables (ceramic and graphite components, crucibles, and master alloys conforming to UNI EN 575), and supporting technical/consulting services. The most recent disclosed product addition is the Talcatrice Manuale (May 2023), an electrostatic talc sprayer for release agent dosing in aluminum gravity and low-pressure die casting. Production is distributed across four Italian facilities totaling approximately 14,000 square meters — Legnano (chemicals and general foundry supplies), Marnate (mechanical die casting components), Carbonate (ceramic and graphite products), and Bolladello (R&D center) — with 105 employees and a stated footprint of 1,100 customers across 22 countries.
The business model is built on direct B2B sales conducted by the company's own technical and commercial staff, with quote-based pricing rather than published list prices. Go-to-market combines inside/field sales with a concentrated trade fair strategy targeting the principal international foundry and die casting events: GIFA (Düsseldorf), Euroguss (Nuremberg), Metef (Verona), FundiExpo (Mexico), and the Indianapolis Die Casting Congress; marketing is supplemented by a corporate LinkedIn page and a YouTube channel. Revenue streams combine one-time product sales (mechanical components, master alloys, ceramic/graphite parts, crucibles) with recurring consumable revenue from chemical products and lubricants, plus paid technical services such as custom metallurgical studies. The company is family-owned by the founding Vedani brothers with no disclosed external equity backing, holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (renewed by DNV in November 2024) and an EcoVadis sustainability rating, and operates with 100% renewable electricity supplied by Dolomiti Energia under Guarantees of Origin.
Commercial positioning emphasizes domain specialization after four decades in the foundry sector, multi-facility production scale, and a bundled consumables-plus-equipment offering. Strategic alliances with Jodovit Chemical Group (in-Group chemistry specialist) and Marconi Forni e Macchine industriali (industrial furnaces and machinery) — co-exhibited at Euroguss 2024 — together with Mars-Tiegel as a channel partner, signal an ecosystem strategy aimed at offering integrated foundry supply solutions. The company was recognized as a "PMI d'Eccellenza" (Excellent SME) by Osservatorio PMI/Global Strategy in both 2017 and 2019.
F.lli Vedani firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- F.lli Vedani
- Legal name
- F.lli Vedani S.r.l.
- Website
- https://fratellivedani.it
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- F.lli Vedani (F.lli Vedani S.r.l.) manufactures foundry chemicals, mechanical die casting components, master alloys, and ceramic/graphite parts. The Italian family-owned company serves over 1,100 foundry and die casting customers across 22 countries via direct technical sales from four production facilities.
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F.lli Vedani industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Foundry Products and Die Casting Supplies
- NAICS
- Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing (333514), Foundries (3315), Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting) (331529)
- SIC
- Nonferrous Foundries (Castings) (3360), Iron & Steel Foundries (3320)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Aluminum Casting & Ingot/Billet/Slab Production (IMAKACAE), Thermoforming Tooling, Mold & Die Manufacturing (IMANAHAJ)
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Where F.lli Vedani is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Legnano
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
F.lli Vedani business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Product Sales - Mechanical Components: Sale of die casting components including shot sleeves, pistons, plunger rods and adaptors for cold chamber die casting machines. One-time product sales with potential for repeat orders.
- Product Sales - Chemical Products: Sale of chemical products for metallurgical treatment including lubricants, release agents, and treatments for liquid metal. Ongoing consumable supplies.
- Product Sales - Raw Materials: Sale of foundry supplies including crucibles, ceramic and graphite products, master alloys (aluminum alloys per UNI EN 575 standard).
- Technical Services: Custom metallurgical treatment studies, technical consulting and design services, and nitriding treatment services.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
F.lli Vedani product offering
Product offeringCore offering
F.lli Vedani manufactures and supplies a comprehensive portfolio of foundry and die casting products, including chemical products for metallurgical treatment, lubricants and release agents, crucibles, custom ceramic and graphite components, master alloys (Al MN 60), thermoregulated and integral shot sleeves for cold chamber die casting machines, and pistons/plunger rods/adaptors. The company produces its own goods across four Italian facilities (Legnano, Marnate, Carbonate, and a Bolladello R&D center) and serves industrial foundries and die casting operations globally.
Product overview
F.lli Vedani is a foundry products company established in 1982, operating as part of the Vedani Group. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of foundry supplies and equipment including: Chemical Products for metallurgical treatment of metal during all phases; Lubricants and Release Agents for die casting; Crucibles for molten metal handling; Ceramic and Graphite components for non-ferrous alloy treatment; Master Alloys (Al MN 60) per UNI EN 575; Integral Shot Sleeves and Thermoregulated Shot Sleeves for cold chamber die casting machines; and Pistons, Plunger Rods and Adaptors in copper alloy. The company recently added the Talcatrice Manuale with electrostatic system for talcum powder application in gravity casting. These products serve the die casting and foundry industry with a focus on aluminum processing.
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Products and services
- Prodotti Chimici (Chemical Products) Chemical products for the treatment of metal during all phases of melting, including liquid metal treatments, casting phase treatments, finishing treatments, and forming treatments. For foundry and metallurgical processing operations.
- Lubrificanti e Distaccanti (Lubricants and Release Agents) Lubricants and release agents for the treatment of cast and extruded metal in die casting processes. For die casting operations handling aluminum and non-ferrous alloys.
- Crogioli (Crucibles) Crucibles for pouring and maintaining molten metal in foundry operations. For foundries handling molten aluminum and non-ferrous metals.
- Ceramica e Grafite (Ceramic and Graphite Components) Custom ceramic and graphite parts for the treatment of non-ferrous alloys in foundry applications. Manufactured at the Carbonate facility for foundry operations.
- Madre Leghe (Master Alloys) Primary Al MN 60 master alloys with Fe max 0.30 and standard with Fe max 1.50, in accordance with UNI EN 575 standard, available in selected aluminum alloy formats. For aluminum processing foundries.
- Contenitori Integrali per Camera Fredda (Integral Shot Sleeves for Cold Chamber) Mechanical workshop specialized in the production of integral shot sleeves for cold chamber die casting machines, serving as complete containers for cold chamber systems. Manufactured at the Marnate facility for die casting operations.
- Contenitori Termoregolati (Thermoregulated Shot Sleeves) Thermoregulated containers providing excellent thermal exchange during pouring of molten aluminum and injection in die casting operations. Proprietary design for cold chamber die casting machines.
- Pistoni, Steli e Codoli (Pistons, Plunger Rods and Adaptors) Mechanical components in copper alloy for completing the injection group in cold chamber die casting, including pistons, plunger rods and adaptors. For cold chamber die casting machine operators.
- Talcatrice Manuale (Manual Talc Sprayer with Electrostatic System) Manual talc sprayer with electrostatic system for dosing talcum powder as a release agent in aluminum foundry, especially in gravity casting (shell molds) and low pressure plants. For aluminum foundry operations.
Quantifiable outcome
- CO2 emissions avoided: 126.24 tons in 2024 through 100% renewable electricity usage
Companies that use F.lli Vedani
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
F.lli Vedani technology and API
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Feature4 records
F.lli Vedani partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Jodovit Chemical Group SrlcoreJodovit Chemical Group is part of the Vedani Group and specializes in chemical products for foundries. The company is co-located with F.lli Vedani operations and shares exhibition space at trade shows like Euroguss.
- Marconi Forni e Macchine industriali SrlcoreMarconi Forni is a partner company that shares exhibition space with Vedani at industry events like Euroguss 2024. Both companies serve the foundry industry with complementary products.
- Mars-TiegelminorListed as a partner representing Vedani Group solutions in the foundry market.
- Dolomiti EnergiaminorEnergy provider supplying 100% renewable electricity certified with Guarantees of Origin, supporting Vedani's sustainability initiatives.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
F.lli Vedani competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Mersen: Global leader in graphite and carbon-based solutions serving metallurgy, foundry, and industrial processes. Comparable through its graphite specialty products used in non-ferrous alloy foundries, though Mersen operates across many other industrial segments.
- GrafTech International: Global manufacturer of graphite electrodes and specialty graphite products with foundry and metallurgical applications. Comparable through its graphite materials business serving non-ferrous metal processing.
Direct peers
- Chem-Trend: Specialty manufacturer of release agents, lubricants, and process chemicals for die casting and foundry operations. Closely overlaps with Vedani's lubricants and release agents product line for cold chamber die casting.
- Pyrotek: Global manufacturer of ceramic, graphite, and refractory products serving non-ferrous foundries and die casters. Overlaps directly with Vedani's Carbonate facility output of ceramic and graphite components.
- CONDAT: European formulator of industrial lubricants and release agents for die casting and metal forming, including aluminum cold chamber processes. Directly comparable to Vedani's lubricant and release agent business.
- Laempe + Mössner: German manufacturer of shot blast equipment and core shooting technologies for foundries; also a producer of specialty die casting tooling components. Comparable in foundry equipment and consumable tooling.
- ASK Chemicals: Major supplier of foundry chemical products including binders, coatings, release agents, and metallurgical treatments serving iron, steel, and non-ferrous foundries globally — overlapping directly with Vedani's chemical product portfolio.
- Foseco (Vesuvius): Global leader in foundry chemicals, feeders, filters, and metallurgical consumables. Directly comparable as a one-stop supplier of consumables and chemical treatments to ferrous and non-ferrous foundries worldwide.
- HA International (Hüttenes-Albertus): North American and global supplier of chemical products, release agents, and consumables to foundries. Directly comparable in product categories, customer base, and metallurgical treatment focus.
Emerging players
- StrikoWestofen: German specialist in aluminum melting, dosing, and low-pressure die casting furnaces, with related consumables and metallurgical services. Comparable in serving aluminum foundries and the die casting ecosystem, though focused on capital equipment rather than consumables.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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F.lli Vedani social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance3 records
F.lli Vedani financial estimates
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Frequently asked questions about F.lli Vedani
What does F.lli Vedani do?
F.lli Vedani manufactures and supplies a comprehensive portfolio of foundry and die casting products, including chemical products for metallurgical treatment, lubricants and release agents, crucibles, custom ceramic and graphite components, master alloys (Al MN 60), thermoregulated and integral shot sleeves for cold chamber die casting machines, and pistons/plunger rods/adaptors. The company produces its own goods across four Italian facilities (Legnano, Marnate, Carbonate, and a Bolladello R&D center) and serves industrial foundries and die casting operations globally.
Is F.lli Vedani a public or private company?
F.lli Vedani is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was F.lli Vedani founded?
F.lli Vedani was founded in 1982. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is F.lli Vedani based?
F.lli Vedani is headquartered in Legnano, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does F.lli Vedani make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Product Sales - Mechanical Components are the primary driver. The others are product Sales - Chemical Products, product Sales - Raw Materials and technical Services.
Who are F.lli Vedani's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Mersen and GrafTech International. Direct peers are Chem-Trend, Pyrotek, CONDAT, Laempe + Mössner, ASK Chemicals, Foseco (Vesuvius) and HA International (Hüttenes-Albertus). StrikoWestofen is listed as an emerging player.
Does F.lli Vedani have an API?
No public API is recorded for F.lli Vedani.
What industry is F.lli Vedani in?
F.lli Vedani's product category is Foundry Products and Die Casting Supplies. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAC, Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping), with a secondary code of IMAKACAE, Aluminum Casting & Ingot/Billet/Slab Production. Its NAICS code is 333514 and its SIC code is 3360.