What Copromec Die Casting does

Copromec Die Casting S.r.l is an Italian industrial manufacturer founded in 1999 by Carlo Schivalocchi in Roé Volciano (Brescia). The company designs, produces, and sells patented injection systems and proprietary lubricants for cold chamber high-pressure die casting machines used with aluminum and magnesium alloys. Its core technology comprises two registered patents: the Ring Piston with Holes, which exploits the energy of molten aluminum to push copper rings against container walls and self-compensate for ring wear, and the Lubricated Piston with Integrated Channel, which delivers lubricant through internal channels in the plunger rod to provide uniform container lubrication. The product portfolio spans complete injection systems, shot rods, support pins, plunger tips, copper-beryllium rings, thermoregulated shot sleeves, steel cooling jackets, electronic lubrication control units, and two lubricant formulations (mineral oil with graphite and synthetic biodegradable oil), supported by a web-based 3D Configurator for component specification.

The business model is enterprise field sales of engineered components plus consumables to die casting foundries worldwide, with technical pre-sale consultation, on-site assembly support, and post-sale assistance as part of the offering. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; revenue streams are predominantly one-time equipment sales with consumable lubricant replenishment adding a recurring element. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and operates company-owned offices in Italy (Roé Volciano HQ and Gavardo), the United States (Haltom City, Texas), Singapore, Germany (Kelsterbach), and South Korea (Seoul), reaching die casting foundries serving major automotive manufacturers across EMEA, North America, and Asia Pacific. Copromec is privately held and founder-owned, with no disclosed external investment, parent entity, or acquisition activity.

Name

Copromec Die Casting

Legal name

Copromec Die Casting S.r.l

Website

https://copromec.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Copromec Die Casting designs and produces patented injection systems, components, and lubricants for aluminum and magnesium cold chamber high-pressure die casting machines, selling to automotive-tier foundries across Italy, the US, Singapore, Germany, and South Korea.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brescia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patented Injection Systems: Sale of complete injection systems including pistons, rings, supports, containers, and cooling jackets for cold chamber die casting machines
2. Patented Lubricated Systems: Integrated lubrication systems with patented technology for die casting machines
3. Lubricants: Two types: mineral oil with graphite (excellent lubricating properties) and synthetic oil without graphite (reduces flames and gases, biodegradable)
4. Lubrication Units: Control units that activate pump via solenoid valve to deliver lubricant to the rod
5. Accessories: Tools for assembling and disassembling injection system components including pliers, sector keys, punches, ejectors, and extractors
6. Technical Support Services: Pre-sale technical consultation, on-site assembly support, and post-sale technical assistance

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Copromec Die Casting designs, manufactures, and sells patented injection systems and components for cold chamber high-pressure die casting machines used with aluminum and magnesium alloys. Its core offerings are the patented Ring Piston with Holes injection system and the Lubricated Piston with Integrated Channel system, complemented by shot rods, support pins, plunger tips, copper-beryllium rings/segments, shot sleeves, cooling jackets, lubrication control units, lubricants, and assembly/disassembly accessories. The company serves die casting foundries and major automotive manufacturers globally through direct sales, regional offices, and distributors.

Product overview

Copromec Die Casting offers a comprehensive portfolio of patented injection systems and components for cold chamber high-pressure die casting of aluminum and magnesium alloys. The core offering consists of the Patented Injection System (Sistema d'iniezione brevettato) and Patented Lubricated System (Sistema lubrificato brevettato), which are complemented by the Centralina di lubrificazione (Lubrication Unit) for external lubrication control and Lubrificante (Lubricant) products. Key components include the Ripartitore e stelo (Water Distributor and Shot Rod), Spina (Support Pin), Pistone (Plunger Tip), Fascia (Ring/Segment), Contenitore (Shot Sleeve), and Dissipatore (Cooling Jacket). The portfolio is completed with Accessori (Accessories) including specialized assembly/disassembly tools. The company also provides a 3D Configurator digital tool for product customization. All systems are supported by ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Patented Injection System (Sistema d'iniezione brevettato) Patented cold chamber high-pressure die casting injection system for aluminum and magnesium alloys, using molten aluminum energy to push copper segments against shot sleeve walls with a self-compensating mechanism. Sold to die casting foundries and automotive component manufacturers.
• Patented Lubricated System (Sistema lubrificato brevettato) Integrated lubrication system with an internal channel inside the plunger rod transporting lubricant to the piston head, extending component lifespan and reducing porosity. Sold to die casting foundries and automotive manufacturers.
• Lubrication Unit (Centralina di lubrificazione) Control unit that activates a pump via solenoid valve to deliver lubricant to the rod on each molding machine impulse, customizable with tower lights, flow meters, and PLC integration. Sold to die casting foundries.
• Lubricant (Lubrificante) Two types of die casting lubricants: mineral oil with graphite (excellent lubricating properties and longer component life) and synthetic oil without graphite (reduced flames and gas emissions, biodegradable). Sold to die casting foundries.
• Accessories (Accessori) Custom tools for assembling and disassembling injection system components, including ring pliers, sector keys, punches, aluminum ejectors, and block extractors. Sold to die casting foundries and maintenance teams.
• Water Distributor and Shot Rod (Ripartitore e stelo) Hardened high-tensile steel shot rod with coolant inlet/outlet ports for piston cooling, available in threaded or block-fixation versions and with optional integrated lubrication. Sold as a component of Copromec injection systems.
• Support Pin (Spina) Hardened tempered steel support pin connecting the piston to the shot rod, providing front surface support and cooling via strategically positioned channels. Sold as a component of Copromec injection systems.
• Plunger Tip / Piston (Pistone) Hardened and nitrided steel plunger tip with channels and holes that allow aluminum flow under the copper ring, available in multiple series with one or two rings. Sold as a component of Copromec injection systems.
• Ring / Segment (Fascia/Anello) Copper-beryllium alloy ring/segment in continuous contact with the shot sleeve inner wall, preventing aluminum or magnesium alloy leakage; available in front and rear configurations. Sold as a component of Copromec injection systems.
• Shot Sleeve (Contenitore) Hardened and nitrided steel shot sleeve (container) designed to withstand high temperatures, thermal shocks, alloy corrosivity, and high pressures, with interchangeable bushings for extended service life. Sold as a component of Copromec injection systems.
• Cooling Jacket (Dissipatore) Cylindrical steel cooling jacket with integrated cooling circuit, mounted to the outer container wall with two screws for thermal exchange in high-stress thermal zones. Sold as a component of Copromec injection systems.
• 3D Configurator Web-based 3D product configurator that lets customers configure Copromec injection system components (piston diameter, press tonnage, lubrication method, shot sleeve specifications) before ordering. Offered to die casting foundries and engineering teams.
• Technical Support Services Pre-sale technical consultation, on-site assembly support, and post-sale technical assistance provided through Copromec's direct sales force and regional offices in Italy, USA, Singapore, Germany, and South Korea. Offered to die casting foundries and automotive customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Extended component lifecycle and reduced maintenance costs
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Shibaura Machine (formerly Toshiba Machine): Japanese manufacturer of die casting machines and ancillary equipment for global automotive suppliers. Broad portfolio with direct customer overlap in Japan and other Asian markets where Copromec also competes.
• Quaker Houghton: Global specialty chemicals and industrial lubricants manufacturer with a meaningful die casting and metalworking fluid portfolio. Much larger scale, but direct product overlap with Copromec's lubricant offering.
• UBE Machinery: Japanese manufacturer of die casting machines including cold chamber systems for the automotive sector. Wider product portfolio but overlapping technology focus and customer base, particularly with Japanese Tier-1 suppliers.
• LK Technology Holdings: Hong Kong and China-based die casting machine and component manufacturer serving automotive and consumer electronics customers. Competes for the same Tier-1 automotive customer base across China and broader Asia.
• Buhler Group: Swiss global leader in die casting equipment and full process solutions including shot systems. Much broader portfolio across the die casting value chain but overlapping customer base and competitive positioning on key components.

Direct peers

• Italpresse Gauss: Italian manufacturer of die casting machines and process solutions serving automotive foundries globally. Closest geographic and product overlap — both compete in cold chamber aluminum die casting tooling and components for Tier-1 automotive suppliers.
• Chem-Trend: US-based global supplier of release agents, lubricants, and ancillary fluids for the die casting industry. Overlaps directly with Copromec's lubricant product line and serves the same automotive foundry customer base.
• Klüber Lubrication: German specialty industrial lubricants supplier with explicit die casting and metalworking product lines. Directly comparable to Copromec's lubricant business in technology, customer base, and global commercial model.
• Frech GmbH: German specialist in cold chamber die casting machines and shot system components. Directly comparable technology stack and customer base, particularly across European automotive die casting operations.

Emerging players

• StrikoWestofen (Norican Group): German manufacturer of melting and holding furnaces for die casting foundries (now part of Norican Group). Serves the same automotive die casting customer segment with adjacent thermal/process equipment, complementing Copromec's injection-side offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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