What Feda does

Feda s.r.l. is an Italian private industrial equipment company founded in 1991 in Terni, manufacturing professional manhole cover lifting devices and cemetery equipment. Its core product is the aprichiusini (manhole cover opener), originally invented by founder Ferruccio Montalbetti as the world's first device dedicated exclusively to manhole cover handling, now marketed under the premium Valifter brand. The company also produces professional cemetery ladders and tools under the KOIME brand, and operates FEDA GO, a nationwide Italian technical-assistance, installation, maintenance and training service for its installed base.

The business operates a sales-led, direct go-to-market targeting Italian municipalities and public administration entities through enrollment on national e-procurement platforms (MePA, Start, Sintel), as well as cemetery/funeral professionals and construction/utilities companies. Revenue is generated from hardware sales, after-sales maintenance plans (Safe & Guaranteed Privilege, Safe Stair Checks), workplace safety training courses, and installation services with compliance certification. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is configured per engagement via the consulting service.

Feda is a family-controlled company (11–50 employees) under second-generation leadership (Valerio Cicciola, sole administrator since 2012), holds UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 and ACCREDIA certifications, and operates a single manufacturing plant in Terni. Geographic reach is concentrated in Italy, with an international distribution footprint supported by product certifications and historical POR FESR internationalization funding. No external funding rounds, M&A, or institutional investors are disclosed.

Name

Feda

Legal name

Feda s.r.l.

Website

https://feda.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Feda is an Italian, family-owned manufacturer of professional manhole cover lifting equipment (Valifter) and cemetery ladders and tools (KOIME), serving Italian municipalities, public administration buyers, and cemetery/funeral professionals via direct sales and nationwide technical service (FEDA GO).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Lifting and Handling Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Material Handling Equipment MRO (Forklifts, Reach Trucks, Pallet Jacks) (TLAKAHAC)

Keywords

• Manhole cover lifters
• Cemetery equipment
• Professional lifting devices
• Utility maintenance tools
• Road infrastructure equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Terni

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Equipment Sales: Sale of professional lifting equipment for manhole covers (Valifter brand) and cemetery equipment including ladders (Koime brand). Products include aprichiusini (manhole cover openers), accessories, and cemetery-specific tools.
2. After-sales Services and Maintenance: Comprehensive after-sales support including routine and extraordinary maintenance, scheduled inspections, and technical interventions. Includes Safe & Guaranteed Privilege maintenance plans and Safe Stair Checks for cemetery equipment.
3. Training and Consulting Services: Training courses conducted at the workplace by qualified personnel, covering safe operation of equipment in compliance with legal requirements. Also includes consulting on workplace safety regulations.
4. Installation Services: Complete assembly and installation service for cemetery ladders, performed by expert teams, with certificate of compliance issued upon completion.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Feda designs, manufactures, and sells professional manhole cover lifting and handling devices (under the VALIFTER brand) and specialized cemetery ladders and equipment (under the KOIME brand). The company also delivers related after-sales services including installation, scheduled maintenance plans, on-site training, and a nationwide technical-assistance field service (FEDA GO) for professional and public-administration customers in Italy.

Product overview

Feda is an Italian industrial equipment company offering specialized professional lifting and handling solutions through its portfolio of brands. The core products include VALIFTER (premium manhole cover lifting devices and accessories) and KOIME (cemetery equipment and ladders), both launched in 2022. The company also provides comprehensive services including maintenance, training, delivery, installation, and a specialized FEDA GO technical assistance division covering all of Italy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Valifter: Premium line of manhole cover lifters and accessories. With over 30 years of experience, Valifter devices ensure maximum safety for workers while meeting national and international market requirements.
• KOIME

Products and services

• VALIFTER Premium Manhole Cover Lifters VALIFTER is Feda's premium line of professional manhole cover lifting, unlocking, and handling devices and accessories, designed with over 30 years of experience to ensure maximum worker safety during roadside infrastructure operations. The products meet national and international market requirements.
• KOIME Cemetery Equipment and Ladders KOIME is Feda's dedicated brand for cemetery equipment and ladders, providing specialized solutions including professional ladders and equipment designed for safe working at heights in cemetery environments for cemetery professionals and public entities.
• Aprichiusini (Manhole Cover Openers) Original professional manhole cover opening devices representing Feda's foundational product line, established in 1991 as the world's first device dedicated exclusively to the safe handling of manhole covers on roads.
• FEDA GO Technical Assistance Service FEDA GO is Feda's nationwide technical-assistance and field service division providing specialized technical-operative activities, installations, assistance, maintenance, and on-site support for machines and professional equipment across Italy.
• Warranty and Maintenance Services Comprehensive after-sales support including a 24-month warranty against manufacturing defects, scheduled maintenance plans (Safe & Guaranteed Privilege and Safe Staircase Checks), inspection services, and replacement machinery provided during technical interventions.
• Training Courses Training and education courses conducted directly at customer workplaces by qualified personnel, designed to enable users to safely and correctly operate Feda equipment in compliance with legal requirements.
• Installation and Assembly Services Complete assembly and installation service for KOIME cemetery ladders, performed by expert teams with a certificate of compliance issued upon completion.
• Demonstrations and On-site Inspections Operational demonstrations and on-site inspections conducted by Feda technical experts to illustrate machine functionality, identify technical issues, and propose appropriate solutions.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Italian Public Administration (MePA Ecosystem)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFEDA is present on all Italian public administration e-procurement platforms including MePA (Mercato Elettronico della Pubblica Amministrazione), regional markets (Start, Sintel), and various public entity purchasing platforms. This enables direct sales channel to government customers across Italy.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stanley Black & Decker: Stanley Black & Decker is a major global manufacturer of hand tools, power tools, and industrial equipment. Their broad tools and industrial solutions portfolio overlaps with Feda's specialized equipment manufacturing focus.
• Snap-on Incorporated: Snap-on is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of professional tools and equipment for professional technicians. Their specialty tools focus and direct-to-professional sales motion is comparable to Feda's specialized professional equipment business model.
• Hilti AG: Hilti is a major manufacturer of construction tools, equipment, and services, primarily for professional construction customers. Their direct sales-led GTM, broad construction equipment portfolio, and emphasis on professional quality is highly comparable to Feda's sales-led model.
• Würth Group: Würth is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and sale of assembly, fastening, and hand tools. Their B2B direct-sales approach and broad professional tools and equipment portfolio is comparable to Feda's specialized professional equipment business.
• Terex Corporation: Terex is a global manufacturer of lifting and material handling equipment including telehandlers, aerial work platforms, and cranes. Their broad portfolio of lifting solutions for construction and infrastructure applications is comparable to Feda's niche lifting equipment positioning.
• Manitou Group: Manitou is a global manufacturer of material handling, aerial work platforms, and earthmoving equipment. Their focus on material handling equipment for construction and infrastructure applications is comparable to Feda's niche lifting equipment business.
• Konecranes Plc: Konecranes is a global leader in material handling equipment and services including cranes, hoists, and lift trucks. Their service-oriented business model combined with material handling equipment manufacturing is comparable to Feda's combination of equipment sales and FEDA GO services.
• Husqvarna Group: Husqvarna Group manufactures construction and infrastructure equipment for professionals. Their construction equipment focus and specialty product positioning for professional users is comparable to Feda's niche specialty equipment positioning.
• Columbus McKinnon Corporation: Columbus McKinnon is a leading global manufacturer of lifting and rigging equipment including hoists, cranes, and material handling products. Their broad lifting equipment portfolio and industrial customer base overlaps with Feda's specialized lifting equipment business.

Direct peers

• Hedü GmbH: Hedü is a German specialist manufacturer of professional manhole cover lifting keys and tools. As a European specialist in manhole cover handling equipment, Hedü is the closest direct competitor to Feda's Valifter brand in the same niche application.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/feda-srl
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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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