Moval

What Moval does

Moval Srl is an Italian private limited company (Società a responsabilità limitata) headquartered in Calcinato, Brescia, that manufactures customized brass components for industrial OEM customers. Founded in 1993 and operating continuously for more than 30 years, the company is structured as a single-site precision manufacturer with €400,000 of fully paid-in share capital. Its core manufacturing technology is hot forging combined with CNC Transfer machining, supported by in-house surface treatment and heat treatment capabilities. Moval has developed specific competence in Ecobrass, a lead-free brass alloy aligned with EU RoHS and REACH substance-of-concern regulations. The company holds ISO 9001 certification (continuously since 2002), is RoHS- and REACH-compliant, and has operated on 100% renewable energy since 2021.

Moval sells exclusively on a B2B basis via a direct sales model, with components engineered to client-specific drawings and tolerances. Its served verticals span plumbing and heating, water treatment, high-pressure cleaners, refrigeration, gas distribution, firefighting systems, and automotive — a deliberate sector diversification that reduces dependence on any single end-market. Go-to-market is supported by a multilingual (Italian, English, German) corporate website and active participation in major European industry trade shows, including ISH Frankfurt, SHK+E Essen, and MCE Milan, indicating a priority focus on the German-speaking and broader European HVAC/plumbing OEM base.

The business model is that of a classic mid-sized Italian industrial subcontractor: bespoke tooling, customized specifications, regulatory-qualified output, and long-cycle OEM relationships. Revenue mechanics are not disclosed publicly; no headcount, order book, or segment-split data is available. There are no funding events, M&A activity, or leadership changes on record. The principal strategic posture visible in the data is defensive-regulatory (lead-free alloys, ESG/green energy) coupled with selective international channel development through trade shows, rather than aggressive expansion through M&A or new geographies.

Name

Moval

Legal name

Moval Srl

Website

https://moval-srl.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Moval Srl is an Italian B2B manufacturer, founded 1993 in Calcinato (Brescia), producing customized brass components via hot forging and CNC Transfer machining for OEMs in plumbing, heating, water treatment, refrigeration, gas, firefighting, and automotive sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Brass Components Manufacturing

NAICS

Nonferrous Forging (332112), Machine Shops (332710)

SIC

Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Seals, Gaskets & Fluid Connectors (O-rings, packings, rotary seals, quick couplers) (IMAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Custom brass components
• Hot forging machining
• CNC brass manufacturing
• Brass fittings production
• Industrial brass components

Headquarters

HQ city

Calcinato

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Customized Brass Component Manufacturing: Moval generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of customized brass components produced via hot forging and CNC machining. Pricing is quote-based as each product is tailored to customer specifications. Revenue is derived from one-time component sales with potential for recurring orders from established customer relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Moval manufactures customized brass components through hot forging and CNC Transfer machining for B2B industrial customers. The company produces eleven families of custom brass parts (fittings, valve bodies, rings, pump bodies, manifolds, faucet bodies, valve couplings, polyphosphate dispenser heads, water treatment filter housings, pressure reducing bodies, and meter boxes) for plumbing, heating, water treatment, gas, refrigeration, firefighting, and automotive sectors. The offering is complemented by surface treatments (sandblasting, pickling, chrome-plating, nickel-plating, bright finish), heat treatments (annealing, stress relieving), and expertise in Ecobrass lead-free alloy machining.

Product overview

Moval is a specialist manufacturer of customised brass components produced via hot forging and CNC Transfer machining. The core offering comprises 11 distinct product families of custom brass components including fittings and elbows, valve bodies, rings, pump bodies, meter boxes, manifolds, faucet bodies, valve couplings, polyphosphate dispenser heads, water treatment filter housings, and pressure reducing bodies. These products are manufactured from brass alloys (standard and Ecobrass lead-free) and serve multiple industrial sectors (plumbing/heating, water treatment, high-pressure cleaners, refrigeration, gas, firefighting, and automotive). The company complements its component manufacturing with surface treatment services (sandblasting, pickling, chrome-plating, nickel-plating, bright finish) and heat treatments (annealing, stress relieving) to ensure components meet customer technical and aesthetic requirements. Moval positions itself as a technical partner supporting customers from engineering through industrialisation and customised logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ecobrass: Eco-sustainable lead-free brass alloy (CW724R/CuZn21Si3P) used for components requiring reduced environmental impact while maintaining product quality and durability.

Products and services

• Custom Brass Fittings and Elbows (Raccordi e curve personalizzati in ottone)

Quantifiable outcome

• The use of 100% green energy avoids 0.4938 kg of CO2 per kWh consumed (ISPRA Report 2020)

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pegler Yorkshire: UK-based manufacturer of plumbing and heating valves and fittings (part of Aalberts). Competes with Moval in European plumbing/heating componentry, but as part of a wider group portfolio rather than a specialist brass workshop.
• NIBCO: U.S.-based manufacturer of valves, fittings, and flow control products for plumbing, HVAC, and industrial markets. Comparable product overlap (brass fittings and valves) but substantially larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Watts Water Technologies: U.S.-listed global manufacturer of plumbing, flow control, and water treatment products. Overlaps with Moval in valve bodies, manifolds, and water treatment housings, but operates at much greater scale and product breadth.
• Aalberts Industries: Dutch-listed flow control and piping conglomerate encompassing brands such as Bonfix, Pegler, and Comap. Broad incumbent in the same fluid-handling space, with significantly larger scale and broader product breadth than Moval.

Direct peers

• Conex Bänninger: European manufacturer of brass and copper fittings, valves, and accessories for plumbing, gas, and HVAC. Comparable to Moval on brass component manufacturing and European distribution footprint.
• Raccorderie Metalliche: Italian producer of brass fittings, valves, and connectors serving plumbing, gas, and industrial markets. Highly comparable to Moval in product mix (fittings/elbows/valve bodies) and B2B distribution model.
• Almag SpA: Italian brass component manufacturer producing turned, forged, and machined parts for plumbing and industrial sectors. Directly comparable to Moval on brass hot forging + machining capabilities and customer verticals.
• Cimberio: Italian manufacturer of valves and fittings for plumbing, heating, and gas systems. Comparable to Moval in fluid-handling components, brass-based bodies, and European B2B go-to-market.
• Bonfix (Aalberts): Dutch brass compression fittings manufacturer serving European plumbing and HVAC markets. Comparable on brass fittings engineering, though with a broader catalog and more standardized distribution approach than Moval.
• Gnutti Carlo: Italian manufacturer of brass, bronze, and aluminum components for plumbing, heating, and industrial applications, headquartered near Brescia. Closest direct peer to Moval given overlapping geography, brass specialization, and customer verticals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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