FAM International

What FAM International does

FAM International, legally FAM Favata Advanced Marking Srl, is a privately held Italian manufacturer and supplier of industrial inkjet printing and marking systems headquartered in Desio (Monza e Brianza). The company has operated in industrial coding and marking for over 70 years and offers three core technology platforms — Thermal Inkjet (TIJ), Continuous Inkjet (CIJ), and Drop on Demand (DOD) — alongside a proprietary FAMJET product line described as 100% Italian technology. It distributes third-party branded systems from KGK (CCS1000, CCS3000L, CCS3100 CIJ units; Makro DOD printheads) and operates the Pleyon roll-label/variable-data and Dyplon box-on-conveyor printing systems. A consumables business sells original HP, KGK, and Collins branded inks, solvents, and cartridges plus 100% compatible alternatives for all major industrial printer brands.

The company reports more than 500 customers and 3,000+ installed systems globally, serving a deliberately diversified set of verticals that include food & beverage (primary), pharmaceutical and medical (UDI compliance), cables and tubes, automotive, cosmetics, packaging, construction, and tobacco/vape. Its go-to-market is sales-led and consultative, anchored by a "Prenota subito una consulenza" (book a consultation) funnel, and supported by a structured Italian network of agents, resellers, and specialized technicians who deliver remote and on-site technical support. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with revenue generated primarily through hardware sales plus recurring consumables and service. The legal entity is a family-influenced Srl with €1,000,000 share capital, no disclosed venture or private equity backing, and no public listing.

The business model combines one-time equipment sales with a consumables annuity and service attach, with no software, subscription, or AI-driven revenue lines evident in the source material. Operating geography is concentrated in Italy with claimed international reach; the website is published in Italian and English, suggesting limited but deliberate cross-border exposure.

Name

FAM International

Legal name

FAM Favata Advanced Marking Srl

Website

https://fam-printing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FAM International is a family-owned Italian manufacturer of industrial inkjet printing and marking systems (TIJ, CIJ, DOD) with its proprietary FAMJET line and consumables, serving over 500 customers across food & beverage, pharmaceutical, cables, and general industrial verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Printing and Marking Equipment

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Printing Ink Manufacturing (325910), Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHDACAEAJ

Production & High-Volume Printing Systems

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Computing Hardware & Peripherals/Printers, Scanners & Imaging Peripherals

SECONDARYHDACAEAA

Inkjet Printers

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Computing Hardware & Peripherals/Printers, Scanners & Imaging Peripherals

SECONDARYIMAEAHAG

Printing Inks

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Paints, Inks & Colorants

SECONDARYHDACAKAD

Receipt, Label & Card Printers (Thermal/Impact)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Computing Hardware & Peripherals/POS & Retail Computing Hardware

SECONDARYIMALAKAF

Direct-to-Container & Digital Printing (Inkjet/Laser)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Labels, Sleeves & Packaging Printing

Keywords

• Industrial printing systems
• Inkjet marking equipment
• Coding and traceability
• Industrial consumables
• Thermal inkjet printers

Headquarters

HQ city

Desio

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Printing Systems: Sale of industrial printing and marking systems including TIJ, CIJ, and DOD technologies, along with proprietary FAMJET products. Systems are sold with consultation support and post-sale technical service.
2. Consumables: Sale of consumables including HP, KGK, and Collins branded inks, solvents, and cartridges, along with compatible alternatives for all major industrial printer brands.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

FAM International manufactures and supplies industrial inkjet printers and marking systems based on TIJ, CIJ, and DOD technologies, including its proprietary FAMJET® product line. It also distributes original and 100% compatible consumables (inks, solvents, cartridges from HP®, KGK®, Collins®) for major industrial printer brands, complemented by strategic consulting, technical support, and post-sale service.

Product overview

FAM Favata Advanced Marking Srl is an Italian industrial printing and marking company with over 70 years of experience offering a portfolio of proprietary and third-party technologies. The core offering centers on three main printing technologies: TIJ (Thermal Inkjet) with their proprietary FAMS Jet TIJ systems and FAMJET® product line, CIJ (Continuous Inkjet) featuring KGK systems (CCS1000, CCS3000L, CCS3100), and DOD (Drop on Demand) with Makro printheads. Their product portfolio includes complete printing systems like Pleyon and Dyplon, supported by a full range of consumables from HP®, KGK®, and Collins® brands. The company serves diverse industrial sectors including food & beverage, pharmaceutical, automotive, and packaging, providing coding, traceability, and marking solutions across multiple substrates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FAMJET: Proprietary product line featuring TIJ technology for advanced industrial marking applications, developed in-house by the company.

Products and services

• FAMJET® Line Proprietary line of industrial printing products developed by FAM, featuring TIJ technology for advanced marking applications across various surfaces and materials. Targeted at industrial manufacturers requiring precision marking.
• KGK CIJ Systems (CCS1000, CCS3000L, CCS3100) Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) printing systems featuring KGK models CCS1000, CCS3000L, and CCS3100 with touch screens, designed for continuous high-speed marking on industrial products across manufacturing lines. For industrial manufacturers with high-volume continuous marking needs.
• Makro DOD Printhead Systems Drop on Demand (DOD) inkjet printing systems featuring Makro printheads in 7, 16, and 32-point configurations for industrial marking applications requiring targeted, on-demand printing. For industrial manufacturers needing high-resolution marking.
• FAMS Jet TIJ Systems Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) printing systems including FAMS Jet TIJ cartridges in multiple sizes for high-quality printing on various substrates. For industrial manufacturers needing flexible, substrate-agnostic printing.
• Pleyon Printing System Industrial printing system designed for roll labels and variable data printing, including QR code generation, for packaging and labeling operations.
• Dyplon Printing System Box and packaging printing system that labels white boxes on conveyor belts in warehouse and logistics environments for industrial packaging lines.
• HP® Consumables Original HP® cartridges, inks, and fluids for thermal inkjet printing systems, plus 100% compatible alternatives. For users of HP-based TIJ industrial printers.
• KGK® Consumables Original KGK® JET inks and solvents in various colors and sizes for continuous inkjet systems. For users of KGK CIJ industrial printers.
• Collins® Consumables Collins® branded consumables for industrial printing systems, compatible with major printer brands, including inks and replacement fluids.
• Strategic Consulting and Technical Support Services Pre-sale strategic consulting to help customers define the correct industrial printing purchase, plus post-sale technical support delivered remotely and on-site by specialized technicians for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. For industrial manufacturers purchasing printing and marking systems.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Domino Printing Sciences: UK-based global manufacturer of industrial CIJ, TIJ, and laser coding systems serving food, beverage, pharma, and industrial customers. Directly comparable to FAM's CIJ/TIJ/DOD product portfolio and customer verticals.
• Universal Labeling Systems: Manufacturer of label applicators and inkjet/laser marking systems for industrial packaging lines. Directly comparable to FAM's Pleyon/Dyplon label-and-box printing systems for packaging lines.
• Markem-Imaje: Industrial coding and marking solutions provider (part of Dover) offering CIJ, TIJ, laser, and label applicators across regulated and industrial markets. Closely comparable in target verticals (food, pharma, industrial) and product breadth.
• Linx Printing Technologies: UK-based manufacturer of CIJ and laser coders plus consumables for industrial marking. Comparable in technology stack (CIJ focus), consumables model, and SME-to-mid-market industrial customer base.
• Videojet Technologies: Global supplier of industrial inkjet (CIJ/TIJ), laser marking, and thermal transfer overprinters with strong consumables/service model. Competes head-to-head with FAM in production-line coding and consumables.
• Squid Ink Manufacturing: US manufacturer of industrial inkjet (CIJ/TIJ) printing systems and inks for product marking and packaging. Comparable product breadth and consumables-driven business model to FAM.
• EBS Ink-Jet Systems: European (Poland-based) manufacturer of industrial CIJ and DOD inkjet printers and inks. Comparable mid-sized competitor serving food, beverage, cosmetics, and industrial marking with proprietary hardware and consumables.

Broad incumbents

• HP (Industrial Printing): Global technology incumbent whose Thermal Inkjet cartridges and inks form a core part of FAM's consumables offering; HP also competes in industrial printing at the platform level. Dual-role as supplier/competitor mirrors FAM's situation with KGK and Collins.
• Hitachi Industrial (marking systems): Diversified industrial conglomerate offering industrial inkjet printing and marking equipment as part of a broader portfolio. Comparable in CIJ/TIJ offering but competes from a much larger, multi-industry base.
• KGK (Kishimoto Giken Kogyo): Japanese manufacturer of CIJ printing systems (CCS1000/3000L/3100) and JET inks — products FAM resells and integrates. Comparable technology stack and acts as both a supplier and competitive reference point for FAM's CIJ offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fam_printing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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