What Susin Francescutti does

Susin Francescutti Metalúrgica Ltda. (operating under the brand "Sufran") is a Brazilian precision metalworking manufacturer founded in 1954 and headquartered in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul. The company produces crankshafts (virabrequins) and camshafts (comandos de válvulas) for diesel engines across 200+ SKUs, with compatibility for major engine platforms including Volvo, Cummins, Mercedes-Benz, Caterpillar, Scania, Perkins, MWM, Ford, and Iveco. Its manufacturing operations span a 10,000+ m² facility equipped with CNC turning (Doosan, Mazak, WFL), cylindrical and non-cylindrical grinding (Junker, Incomatol), induction heat treatment, in-house metallurgical laboratories, and coordinate measurement (Zeiss Prismo Navigator, Mitutoyo, Adcole). The firm holds ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 quality certifications, qualifying it as an automotive-tier supplier.

The business serves eight end-market segments — agricultural, trucks, construction and mining, generators, maritime, buses, utility vehicles (VUC/VAN), and competition/motorsport — through a 200+ product catalog exported to 40+ countries. Revenue is generated via one-time hardware sales of replacement and OEM components, complemented by professional services including precision machining, induction heat treatment, metrology, prototyping, and engineering/laboratory outsourcing. The SF Performance sub-brand (sfperformance.com.br) addresses the high-performance and motorsport aftermarket as a separate commercial front-end. Distribution combines authorized distributors and retailers, direct sales to engine rebuilders and OEMs, and digital channels including an electronic catalog, mobile apps (Google Play, Apple App Store), and WhatsApp Business; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

The company is privately held with no disclosed parent, subsidiaries, institutional investors, or funding rounds. Its single confirmed management disclosure is a Data Protection Officer (DPO) responsible for LGPD compliance. Geographic operations are anchored in Brazil, with the export footprint claimed at 40+ countries but individual export markets not specified in available source material. The company is actively operating, as evidenced by an active website, electronic catalog, warranty portal, newsletter, and recent (2025) corporate recognition through the ESARH award.

Name

Susin Francescutti

Legal name

Susin Francescutti Metalúrgica Ltda.

Website

https://sufran.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Susin Francescutti is a Brazilian manufacturer founded in 1954 that produces crankshafts and camshafts for diesel engines across automotive, agricultural, construction, generator, maritime, and high-performance segments, exporting to 40+ countries from its 10,000+ m² Caxias do Sul facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Caxias Do Sul

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Crankshaft Sales: Sale of crankshafts (virabrequins) for diesel engines across multiple brands including Volvo, Cummins, Mercedes-Benz, Caterpillar, Scania, Perkins, MWM, Ford, Iveco, and others. Sold as replacement parts to distributors, rebuilders, and directly to fleet operators.
2. Camshaft Sales: Sale of camshafts (comandos de válvulas) for diesel engines across multiple brands and configurations. Supplied as replacement components to the same customer base.
3. OEM Manufacturing Services: Original equipment manufacturing for automotive, transportation, and agricultural segments. Production of original components for OEM customers with certified quality processes.
4. Precision Machining Services: Machining services including turning, grinding, heat treatment, and coordinate measurement for custom parts and prototypes.
5. Engineering and Laboratory Outsourcing: Outsourcing of engineering capabilities including dimensional analysis, chemical steel analysis, hardness testing, process development, and prototyping services.
6. SF Performance High Performance Parts: Specialized high-performance parts for automotive competition and performance applications sold through the SF Performance brand (sfperformance.com.br).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Susin Francescutti (Sufran) manufactures crankshafts (virabrequins) and camshafts (comandos de válvulas) in forged steel for the automotive, agricultural, truck, bus, generator, maritime, construction/mining, and competition engine segments. The company sells more than 200 product references from its 10,000+ m² plant in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, and also delivers related metallurgical services such as heat treatment and metrology. Customers are industrial OEMs and the aftermarket in 40+ countries, served under ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 quality systems.

Product overview

Susin Francescutti is a Brazilian engineering company founded in 1954 that manufactures crankshafts (Virabrequins) and valve camshafts (Comandos de Válvulas) as its core product lines. The company operates a platform-plus-services model, offering precision-machined engine components across agricultural, truck, bus, generator, maritime, construction/mining, and competition segments. Its SF Performance sub-brand serves high-performance racing applications. Beyond components, the portfolio includes OEM manufacturing services, precision machining, induction heat treatment, metrology, prototyping, and laboratory/engineering outsourcing—all supported by a 10,000+ m² manufacturing park with CNC lathes, cylindrical grinders, and advanced quality control equipment certified to ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SF Performance: High-performance automotive solutions sub-brand offering crankshafts and valve trains for racing and performance applications.

Products and services

• Forged Crankshafts (Virabrequins)

Quantifiable outcome

• Exports to more than 40 countries worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Partner Network (General)minorOthersThe company works with a large network of partners ('grande rede de parceiros') for product distribution and solutions delivery, though no specific named partners were identified in the source materials.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Linamar Corporation: Canadian diversified manufacturer of precision-machined components and assemblies for automotive, commercial vehicle, and industrial markets, including engine and powertrain components. Comparable business model combining precision machining with OEM supply across multiple end-segments.
• Teksid S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of cast iron engine blocks, cylinder heads, and transmission components for the global automotive industry (part of the Stellantis ecosystem). Comparable as a specialty powertrain component supplier serving global OEM programs with metallurgical and machining capabilities similar to Sufran's.
• Tupy S.A. Brazil-headquartered manufacturer of engineered cast and machined components for the automotive, commercial vehicle, and industrial markets, including powertrain and engine-related parts. Closest geographic and product peer to Susin Francescutti, operating in the same Brazilian automotive components ecosystem with overlapping customer base.
• Bharat Forge Limited: One of the world's largest forging companies, producing forged crankshafts, connecting rods, and other engine and chassis components for automotive, commercial vehicle, and industrial customers. Directly comparable on the crankshaft product line and on multi-brand OEM supply, though at much larger scale.
• COMP Cams: U.S.-based performance camshaft and valvetrain component manufacturer serving the racing, muscle car, and performance aftermarket segments. Directly comparable to Sufran's SF Performance division on product category (camshafts) and on serving the high-performance/racing customer base.
• Melling Engine Parts: U.S. manufacturer of engine components including camshafts, timing components, oil pumps, and water pumps serving both OEM and aftermarket channels. Comparable product mix (camshafts, valvetrain components) and multi-channel distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Federal-Mogul / Tenneco (DRiV): Global automotive components manufacturer (now part of Tenneco/DRiV) with engine products including bearings, pistons, and valvetrain components. Comparable product category overlap with Sufran's camshafts and adjacent engine components, supplied across OEM and aftermarket channels globally.
• Mahle GmbH: Global Tier 1 automotive supplier with a broad powertrain and engine components portfolio including valve trains, camshafts, and engine bearings. Overlaps with Sufran's product scope but operates at vastly greater scale across many vehicle programs and geographies, with a much wider product range.
• ThyssenKrupp Forged Technologies: German industrial group's forged components division, producing large forged crankshafts and other heavy-duty drivetrain components for automotive, commercial vehicle, energy, and industrial customers. Directly comparable on forged crankshaft supply, with broader industrial exposure.

Emerging players

• Crower Camshafts: U.S.-based performance camshaft and valvetrain manufacturer focused on the racing and high-performance aftermarket. Comparable to Sufran's SF Performance sub-brand on product category, customer profile, and motorsport go-to-market, though smaller in scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/susin-francescutti

Compliance2 records

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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