What FAMES does

FAMES, spol. s r.o. is a family-owned Czech metalworking and fabrication company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Tupesy, Czech Republic. The firm operates a single manufacturing facility staffed by 11-50 employees, focused on atypical, custom, and small-batch orders delivered with a project-by-project, individual-customer approach. Its core offering centers on metalworking and locksmithing — precision turning and milling of standard engineering materials (steel, non-ferrous metals, alloys) on classic CNC/manual machines — supplemented by high-quality TIG and MIG/MAG welding of black steel and stainless steel for piece and serial production of complex structures. Specific product categories produced include hubs, shafts, and valves.

In 2024, FAMES expanded its service portfolio to include laser engraving (permanent marking of stainless steel and similar materials, including for personalized gifts and promotional items) and 3D printing (rapid prototyping and functional plastic parts). The company's trade description and website title also reference rack-mounted and roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) systems as part of its offering, though PV-specific project evidence is not provided in the source material. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct: customers engage via phone and email, with project inquiries handled individually from design through delivery and, in some cases, on-site installation.

Commercially, FAMES operates on a custom project basis without publicly disclosed pricing, serving a horizontal mix of customer segments: enterprise manufacturers (VOJTA Equipment for food-processing machinery, EGOE for urban street furniture, FISHING SOLUTIONS for premium fishing gear, IMACO Group, PARTEC), municipal/government clients (the city of Uherské Hradiště for an integrated information-system rollout including manufacturing and installation of bus stops and shelters), and individual end customers. Distribution is regional (Czech Republic), and customer acquisition relies on website portfolio showcasing and direct outreach rather than scaled digital marketing. FAMES is a private limited liability entity with no disclosed institutional investors, no funding rounds, no subsidiaries, and no M&A or restructuring events; CEO Radovan Mikula leads the firm, which self-identifies as "Rodinná firma s tradicí" (family business with tradition).

Name

FAMES

Legal name

FAMES, spol. s r.o.

Website

https://fames.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FAMES is a family-owned Czech metalworking company founded in 1997 in Tupesy that produces custom, small-batch turned and milled metal components (hubs, shafts, valves) and offers TIG/MIG welding, with newly added laser engraving, 3D printing, and photovoltaic systems services for enterprise, municipal, and individual customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metalworking Services

NAICS

Machine Shops (33271), Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3329)

SIC

Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural & Miscellaneous Metals (Stairs, Railings, Ladders) (IMADACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Engraving, Laser Marking & Personalization (Production) (CRAKAIAH)

Keywords

• Custom metalworking services
• CNC turning milling
• TIG MIG welding
• Laser engraving
• Prototype 3D printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Tupesy

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Metalworking and Fabrication: Revenue generated from bespoke metalworking projects including machining, welding, and fabrication services. The company specializes in atypical, custom, small-batch orders with individual customer approach, serving both companies and end customers with delivery of components such as hubs, shafts, valves, and custom constructions.
2. Laser Engraving and 3D Printing Services: Additional service revenue from laser engraving (material marking, personalization) and 3D printing (prototypes and functional parts). These represent newer service offerings expanding the company's capabilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

FAMES is a Czech metalworking and locksmithing company that produces custom, small-batch fabricated metal parts and assemblies. Core services include precision CNC turning and milling of standard engineering materials (steel, non-ferrous metals, alloys), TIG and MIG/MAG welding of black and stainless steel for piece and serial production, supplemented by newer laser engraving and 3D printing services for prototypes and personalized items.

Product overview

FAMES is a Czech metalworking and manufacturing company offering a unified portfolio of industrial manufacturing services. The core offering centers on metalworking and locksmithing, encompassing precision turning and milling, welding (TIG and MIG/MAG), and laser engraving and 3D printing as newer capabilities. The company produces specific product categories including hubs, shafts, and valves. Additionally, the company name references photovoltaic systems as part of their service offering. Services are delivered as custom, small-batch, atypical orders with an individual approach to each customer, primarily serving B2B clients including companies like EGOE, VOJTA Equipment, Fishing Solutions, and municipal clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metalworking and Locksmithing (Kovovýroba a zámečnictví)
• Turning and Milling (Soustružení a frézování)
• Welding (Svařování)
• Laser Engraving (Laserové gravírování)
• 3D Printing (3D tisk)

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• IMACO GroupminorOthersCustomer and potential partner company shown in customer logo section of FAMES website.
• PARTECminorOthersCustomer and potential partner company shown in customer logo section of FAMES website.
• FISHING SOLUTIONScoreOthersActive customer partner for whom FAMES develops and prototypes premium fishing gear and handles production. Listed as a key reference customer.
• EGOEcoreOthersActive customer partner for whom FAMES produces city street furniture including bus stops and shelters. Listed as a key reference customer.
• VOJTA EquipmentcoreOthersLong-term customer partner for whom FAMES supplies components for production lines and equipment in the food industry. Listed as a key reference customer.
• Uherské HradištěcoreOthersCity municipality customer for whom FAMES implemented a complete modern information system including manufacturing components and professional on-site installation.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Trumpf: Trumpf is a German global leader in laser technology and machine tools for cutting, marking, and engraving. Relevant to FAMES as a broad incumbent in laser/machining equipment that overlaps with FAMES' laser engraving and machining services at the equipment-supplier tier.
• Lincoln Electric: Lincoln Electric is a global leader in welding products, equipment, and consumables. Indirectly comparable to FAMES' TIG/MIG/MAG welding service line as the dominant broad incumbent supplying the technology FAMES deploys.
• Bystronic: Bystronic is a Swiss manufacturer of sheet metal processing machinery including laser cutting, bending, and automation. Comparable to FAMES' metalworking focus, though Bystronic operates at the equipment-manufacturing tier rather than as a job shop.
• ESAB: ESAB is a global leader in welding and cutting technologies, supplying equipment and consumables used in industrial fabrication. Comparable to FAMES' welding service line at the broad-incumbent tier on the equipment side.
• DMG MORI: DMG MORI is a leading global manufacturer of CNC machine tools including turning, milling, and additive manufacturing centers. Comparable to FAMES' core machining services as the dominant broad incumbent in the equipment category that defines industry standards.

Emerging players

• Stratasys: Stratasys is a global leader in 3D printing systems and additive manufacturing solutions. Comparable to FAMES' newly added 3D printing service line as the underlying technology platform provider for industrial additive manufacturing.

Direct peers

• Xometry: Xometry is an on-demand manufacturing marketplace connecting customers with custom CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and 3D printing services. It is a direct peer because it competes for the same small-batch, custom-manufacturing demand FAMES targets across similar service lines.
• Fictiv: Fictiv is a digital manufacturing platform for custom mechanical parts including CNC machining, 3D printing, and injection molding. Comparable to FAMES as an integrated on-demand manufacturer serving custom engineering and prototyping projects.
• Protolabs: Protolabs is a digital manufacturer offering on-demand custom machining, 3D printing, sheet metal fabrication, and injection molding services—directly mirroring FAMES' integrated service portfolio of machining, welding, engraving, and 3D printing for small-batch custom orders.
• Hubs: Hubs (formerly 3D Hubs) operates a global network of manufacturing partners offering CNC machining, 3D printing, and fabrication services. Comparable to FAMES in addressing custom small-batch orders across machining, additive manufacturing, and finishing services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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