TMP
TMP srl is an Italian specialty manufacturer that CNC-mills custom expanded polystyrene (EPS) models for foundries, automotive stamping, construction, nautical, and event/marketing applications, operating 5 machines on 2 shifts with ±0.5 mm tolerances and 2-5 day delivery.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2006
- HeadquartersRobassomero, Italy
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What TMP does
TMP srl is an Italian specialty manufacturing company that produces custom-machined expanded polystyrene (EPS) models for industrial and creative applications. Operating from a single facility in Robassomero, near Turin, the company runs five high-precision CNC milling machines on a two-shift schedule, delivering a stated annual capacity of 62,500 machining hours with typical tolerances of ±0.5 mm and standard lead times of 2-5 days. Its core product is bespoke EPS models that serve as patterns for foundry castings, prototypes and forming tools for automotive sheet metal stamping, scale models for civil engineering and architecture, and visual props for marketing, events, and artistic installations. The company also offers related 3D/CAD/CAM design, reverse engineering via 3D scanning, and surface finishing services through a strategic collaboration with FASI Engineering.
The business operates on a project-based, quote-driven model: customers submit CAD files (DXF, STP, STEP, IGES) or project descriptions and receive individualized pricing based on geometry, dimensions, EPS density (10-30 kg/m³), tolerances, and finishing requirements. There is no standard price list; revenue is recognized per project. A secondary revenue stream comes from "brichetto" — compacted recycled polystyrene briquettes produced from in-house manufacturing waste and sold separately. TMP is a privately held Italian società a responsabilità limitata (srl), with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or capital raises. The firm markets itself almost exclusively through its website (tmp-it.com), direct email, phone, and a portfolio-driven sales approach, serving customers within Italy across automotive, nautical, civil engineering, design/architecture, marketing/events, and artistic verticals.
TMP firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TMP
- Legal name
- TMP srl
- Website
- https://tmp-it.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2006
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- TMP srl is an Italian specialty manufacturer that CNC-mills custom expanded polystyrene (EPS) models for foundries, automotive stamping, construction, nautical, and event/marketing applications, operating 5 machines on 2 shifts with ±0.5 mm tolerances and 2-5 day delivery.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
TMP industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Custom Polystyrene Model Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing (326140)
- SIC
- Plastics Foam Products (3086)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Foam Conversion & Fabrication (Cutting, Laminating, CNC, Packaging Inserts) (IMANAIAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Recycling (EUAIAKAG)
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Where TMP is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Robassomero
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
TMP business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Custom Polystyrene Model Manufacturing: One-time project-based manufacturing of custom polystyrene models for foundries, automotive, construction, nautical, and event/marketing applications. Pricing varies based on form, dimensions, EPS density, required tolerances, and additional finishing work. Each project is quoted individually based on specifications provided by the customer.
- Brichetto (Recycled Polystyrene Pellets) Sales: Secondary revenue stream from selling recycled polystyrene pellets ('brichetto') produced from manufacturing waste. The compressed material is sold for use in various applications including domestic, industrial, and food-related sectors.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Custom project-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
TMP product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TMP manufactures custom expanded polystyrene (EPS) models of any shape and dimension using 5 high-precision CNC milling machines, primarily serving foundries, automotive, nautical, civil engineering, and marketing/events sectors. The company also produces recycled polystyrene briquettes (brichetto) from manufacturing waste as a secondary product line. Operations are based in a single manufacturing facility in Robassomero, near Turin, Italy.
Product overview
TMP - Tecnologie Modelli Polistirolo operates as a specialized manufacturing workshop offering custom expanded polystyrene (EPS) models and related services. The core product is the Modelli in Polistirolo EPS service, which uses 5 high-precision CNC milling machines to produce models for foundries, automotive, civil engineering, nautical, design/architecture, marketing/events, and artistic applications. Complementary services include CNC Milling Services, 3D/CAD/CAM Design Services (in partnership with FASI Engineering), Reverse Engineering Services, and Surface Finishing Services. Secondary revenue comes from Brichetto Polistirolo EPS - recycled polystyrene briquettes produced from manufacturing waste. The company operates from Robassomero, Piedmont, Italy, near Turin, with a stated hourly capacity of 62,500 hours/year across 2 shifts.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Modelli in Polistirolo EPS (Expanded Polystyrene Models) Custom polystyrene models of any shape and dimension for foundries, automotive, civil engineering, nautical, and event industries. Produced using 5 high-precision CNC milling machines with tolerances of ±0.5 mm.
- Brichetto Polistirolo EPS (Recycled Polystyrene Briquettes) Recycled polystyrene material compressed into briquettes for secondary use in domestic, industrial, and food-related applications. Produced from waste material generated during manufacturing processes.
- 3D/CAD/CAM Design Services 3D modeling, CAD design, and CAM optimization services in collaboration with FASI Engineering. Accepts DXF, STP, STEP, and IGES file formats.
- Reverse Engineering Services 3D scanning of physical prototypes to create digital models for reproduction in polystyrene for production or mold-making.
- Foundry Pattern Making Polystyrene patterns for metal casting foundries with 10-15 mm allowances for mold creation, optimized cutting sequences for castings up to 100 tonnes.
Quantifiable outcome
- 62,500 hours/year production capacity with 2-shift operation
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use TMP
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
TMP technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
TMP partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- FASI EngineeringcoreFASI Engineering provides design support for TMP's projects, optimizing geometry, tolerances, and CNC milling sequences. This collaboration enables TMP to offer comprehensive project support from initial design through production, particularly for complex foundry patterns and industrial components.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights4 records
TMP competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Knauf Industries: European EPS/EPP molded foam producer with packaging and automotive industrial divisions. Comparable as a large-scale foam parts supplier, though Knauf produces molded components at much higher volumes than TMP's custom CNC fabrication model.
- JSP (Japan Styrene Paper): Global manufacturer of expanded polystyrene (EPS) and polypropylene (EPP) foam products serving automotive, construction, and packaging. Comparable at the material level; differs in that JSP makes molded foam parts at scale rather than custom CNC-milled prototypes.
- Italpannelli: Italian manufacturer of EPS and polyurethane panels for construction and industrial insulation. Broader scope than TMP but overlaps on shaped/cut EPS components for industrial applications, especially thermal insulation modules.
- Ravago Manufacturing: European plastics and foam producer including EPS manufacturing and recycling. Comparable through the recycling of post-industrial EPS waste back into usable feedstock, aligning with TMP's brichetto secondary stream.
Direct peers
- Strepp C.F. Srl: An Italian EPS foam fabricator serving industrial, packaging, and construction segments. Directly comparable to TMP as a domestic producer of shaped polystyrene components, though more focused on packaging than high-tolerance foundry patterns.
Regional players
- Polimer Building Materials: Italian producer of expanded polystyrene insulation blocks and panels. Comparable as a domestic EPS processor serving Italian construction and industrial buyers, though focused on building applications rather than custom CNC prototype fabrication.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
TMP social profiles
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TMP leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
TMP funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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TMP M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about TMP
What does TMP do?
TMP manufactures custom expanded polystyrene (EPS) models of any shape and dimension using 5 high-precision CNC milling machines, primarily serving foundries, automotive, nautical, civil engineering, and marketing/events sectors. The company also produces recycled polystyrene briquettes (brichetto) from manufacturing waste as a secondary product line. Operations are based in a single manufacturing facility in Robassomero, near Turin, Italy.
Is TMP a public or private company?
TMP is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was TMP founded?
TMP was founded in 2006. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is TMP based?
TMP is headquartered in Robassomero, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does TMP make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Custom Polystyrene Model Manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are brichetto (Recycled Polystyrene Pellets) Sales.
Who are TMP's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Knauf Industries, JSP (Japan Styrene Paper), Italpannelli and Ravago Manufacturing. Strepp C.F. Srl is listed as a direct peer. Polimer Building Materials is listed as a regional player.
Does TMP have an API?
No public API is recorded for TMP.
What industry is TMP in?
TMP's product category is Custom Polystyrene Model Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANAIAJ, Foam Conversion & Fabrication (Cutting, Laminating, CNC, Packaging Inserts), with a secondary code of EUAIAKAG, Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Recycling. Its NAICS code is 326140 and its SIC code is 3086.