TCZ

What TCZ does

TCZ (legal name T.C.Z. srl) is an Italian custom metal fabrication and precision machining company headquartered in Formigine (province of Modena), operating from a 7,000+ sqm production facility. Founded in 2001 and operating for over 20 years, the company delivers integrated sheet metal processing, mechanical machining, profile cutting, welding and assembly, and outsourced surface treatments for industrial manufacturers.

Its technical platform is built around latest-generation Trumpf laser cutting (TruFlow 3030LE 4000W), Trumpf punching and bending lines (TruPunch 1000, TruBend presses up to 500kN/4250mm), Trumpf TruLaser Tube 7000 fiber tube cutting, and Yamazaki Mazak 5-axis and turning-milling CNC centers (VTC, QTN250M-II, Integrex I200ST). Design is performed in Solidworks 2D/3D CAD/CAM, and a 16-tower Stopa automated warehouse with 500 slots manages sheet inventory. The company holds TÜV ISO 9001:2015, TÜV ISO 3834-2:2006, and EN 1090 certifications, supporting structural, welding, and food-grade stainless work.

TCZ generates revenue through project-based and series-production orders from B2B customers across seven verticals: ceramics automation machinery (primary), construction, elevators, logistics and material handling, industrial ventilation and refrigeration, screen printing, and food industry. Sales are direct (phone, email, contact form), pricing is quote-based and undisclosed, and the customer base is entirely domestic Italy. Recent strategic activity centers on a 2025 digital transformation deploying integrated ERP, WECO semi-automatic welding systems, and LeanCOST 3D CAD-integrated automated quoting.

Name

TCZ

Legal name

T.C.Z. srl

Website

https://tczsrl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TCZ (T.C.Z. srl) is an Italian custom metal fabricator in Formigine producing sheet metal, stainless steel, frames, and precision-machined components for industrial manufacturers across ceramics automation, construction, logistics, HVAC, and food sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Metal Fabrication

NAICS

All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (33299), Turned Product and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing (33272)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Sheet Metal & Ductwork Contracting (IMAFALAH)

Keywords

• Sheet metal fabrication
• Metal component manufacturing
• Precision CNC machining
• Welding and assembly
• Industrial metalwork

Headquarters

HQ city

Formigine

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Metal Component Manufacturing: Order-based custom manufacturing of metal components and assemblies, serving industrial manufacturers with small-series components and medium-to-large tubular or press-bent sheet metal frames. Revenue generated through project-based and series production orders, with full lifecycle support from design to delivery.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

TCZ (T.C.Z. srl) manufactures custom iron, stainless steel, aluminum, and pre-zincated sheet metal components and assemblies for industrial manufacturers across the ceramics automation, construction, elevator, logistics, HVAC, screen printing, and food sectors. Operating from a 7,000 sqm facility in Formigine, Italy, the company runs an integrated production platform that covers CAD/CAM design, laser cutting, press braking, precision CNC machining, profile cutting, welding/assembly, and outsourced surface treatment under one roof.

Product overview

TCZ srl is a sheet metal processing and metal carpentry company with over 20 years of experience serving diverse industrial sectors. The company operates as a single integrated manufacturing platform organized into five specialized production departments: (1) Sheet Metal Cutting and Press Braking using Trumpf laser and bending equipment, (2) Precision Mechanical Processing using Mazak CNC machining centers, (3) Profile Cutting using Trumpf 3D laser tube cutting, (4) Welding and Assembly with dedicated MIG and TIG stations including a separate stainless steel area, and (5) Final Surface Treatments outsourced to trusted partners. The product portfolio includes iron, pre-zincated sheet metal, aluminum, and stainless steel components, as well as industrial frames (telaistica) in all sizes and liquid-tight tanks and containers. The company utilizes SOLIDWORKS CAD/CAM software for design and development, and recently implemented LeanCOST automated quotation software integrated with 3D CAD for cost estimation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sheet Metal Processing and Press Braking (Taglio lamiera e presso piegatura) Laser cutting and press braking of sheet metal using Trumpf TruFlow laser, Trumpf TruPunch punch press, and multiple Trumpf TruBend press brakes. Processes carbon steel (S235JR, S355J2, S500, S700), pre-zincated sheet, aluminum, and stainless steel AISI 304 for industrial manufacturers.
• Precision CNC Machining (Lavorazioni meccaniche di precisione) CNC turning and milling operations using Mazak vertical machining centers (VTC series), Mazak QTN250M-II lathe, and Mazak Integrex I200ST combined turning-milling center for high-precision metal component manufacturing.
• Profile Cutting (Taglio profili) 3D laser tube cutting using Trumpf TruLaser Tube 7000 fiber laser and mechanical cutting of commercial profiles (tubulars, flats, rounds, tubes, angles, hexagons) with semi-automatic and automatic band saws and pipe bending capabilities.
• Welding and Assembly (Saldatura e assemblaggio) MIG and TIG welding services with 12 MIG welding stations and 6 TIG stations, including a dedicated stainless steel welding area. Delivers finished products including tanks, vessels, and medium-to-large frames from design through final assembly.
• Surface Treatment and Finishing Services (Trattamenti finali e servizi) Surface treatment services including painting, hot/cold galvanizing, satin finishing, pickling, polishing, tempering, browning, anodizing, phosphating, and cataphoresis, delivered through trusted external partners.
• Iron Components (Componenti in ferro) Custom iron components for industrial applications produced via sheet metal processing and fabrication, supplied to manufacturers across automation, construction, and other sectors.
• Stainless Steel Components (Componenti in acciaio inox) Stainless steel AISI 304 components produced with dedicated equipment and a separate welding area to prevent contamination, including liquid-tight tanks, vessels, and food-grade fabrications.
• Aluminum Components (Componenti in alluminio) Aluminum components processed up to 12mm thickness using cutting, bending, and machining operations for industrial applications.
• Pre-Zincated Sheet Metal Components (Componenti in lamiera pre zincata) Components manufactured from pre-zincated sheet metal using cutting and forming processes, supplied to industrial manufacturers.
• Industrial Frames and Structures (Telaistica) Tubular and sheet metal frames in small, medium, and large dimensions for industrial applications including machinery structures, enclosures, and support frames.
• Liquid-Tight Tanks and Containers (Vasche e serbatoi) Liquid-tight tanks and containers for industrial applications, manufactured through welding and assembly processes including stainless steel vessels for food-grade use.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 years of operation across diverse industrial sectors
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 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

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Marcegaglia: Italy's largest private steel processing group producing carbon steel, stainless steel, and finished fabricated products for industrial customers. Comparable as a much larger Italian incumbent operating in the same fabricated metal products space as TCZ, though at substantially greater scale and vertical integration.

Others

• BLM Group: Italian manufacturer of tube and plate laser cutting, bending, and welding systems. Comparable as an adjacent Italian equipment maker in the sheet metal/tube processing category that overlaps directly with TCZ's tube cutting and welding service lines.
• Prima Power: Italian (Turin-based) manufacturer of sheet metal working machinery including laser, punching, bending, and combined systems. Comparable as an adjacent Italian technology provider in the same industry vertical where TCZ is a downstream fabrication customer.
• Salvagnini: Italian manufacturer of sheet metal processing machinery (panel benders, punch-laser combo systems, FMS lines). Comparable as a thematically related Italian player operating in the same sheet metal processing category as TCZ.
• Trumpf: German family-owned manufacturer of sheet metal processing machinery (laser cutting, punching, bending) — TCZ's primary equipment supplier. Comparable because both operate in the sheet metal processing value chain serving industrial fabricators, though Trumpf is a machine maker and TCZ is a fabricator customer.
• Bystronic: Swiss sheet metal processing equipment manufacturer offering laser cutters, press brakes, and automation. Comparable as an adjacent player in the same sheet metal processing ecosystem where TCZ operates as a downstream fabricator-customer.
• Yamazaki Mazak: Japanese CNC machine tool manufacturer and TCZ's primary precision-machining equipment supplier. Comparable as an enabling technology provider in the metalworking category where TCZ operates as a downstream fabricator-customer.
• AMADA: Japanese global manufacturer of sheet metal machinery including laser, punch-press, and bending systems. Comparable as an enabling technology provider in the same sheet metal processing category in which TCZ competes as a downstream fabricator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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