What Calamit srl does

Calamit srl is an Italian family-owned manufacturer of permanent magnets and magnetic systems, founded in December 1957 by Carlo Ciambella in Milan and headquartered in Cologno Monzese. The company produces the full spectrum of permanent magnetic materials — Neodymium-Iron-Boron (NdFeB), anisotropic Ferrite, AlNiCo, Samarium Cobalt, bonded Neodymium and Ferrite, and rubber magnets (Plastolaminato, Plastoestruso, Flex Nanomag) — manufactured through sintering, casting, injection molding, compression, extrusion, and lamination processes. Beyond raw magnets, Calamit designs and builds an extensive line of applied magnetic systems: magnetic separation equipment (grates, rods, permanent and electromagnetic overbelt and plate separators, liquid separators, magnetic pulleys, drums, eddy current non-ferrous separators, metal detectors, high-gradient separators, magnetic candle filters), magnetic bases for workholding, magnetic lifting equipment (forks, clamps, handles), electromagnets and electropermanent magnets, magnetic handling accessories, and technical measurement instruments (gaussmeters, magnetizers, demagnetizers, Helmholtz coils, fluxmeters, polar indicators).

The company operates two production facilities totaling 5,600 m² of covered area on a 10,000 m² site in the Milan area, supported by sales offices and warehouses in Barcelona (Spain, 800 m²), Villeparisis (France, 1,500 m²), and Ried/Munich (Germany), with combined storage capacity exceeding 400 tons of magnetic and ferromagnetic materials. Calamit sells primarily through direct enterprise field sales to industrial customers across automotive, food and beverage, recycling and waste, packaging, design, healthcare, and general manufacturing verticals; the customer roster includes Fiat, Pirelli, Enel, Ferrero, Barilla, Nestlé, Lavazza, Lindt, Whirlpool, ABB, Caterpillar, Michelin, Saint-Gobain, and Swarovski among many others. Revenue is generated principally through one-time hardware sales of magnets and engineered magnetic systems, with a minimum invoice threshold of €70.00, and the company is REACH compliant. Disclosed group revenue exceeds €30 million, with approximately 52 employees, and the business remains under family control without external equity backing.

Name

Calamit srl

Legal name

Calamit S.r.l.

Website

https://calamit.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Calamit srl is an Italian family-owned manufacturer of permanent magnets, magnetic separation systems, magnetic bases, and lifting equipment, founded in 1957 and headquartered in Milan. The company operates four offices across Italy, Spain, France, and Germany, serving automotive, food, recycling, packaging, and industrial manufacturing customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Permanent Magnets and Magnetic Systems

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335)

SIC

Electronic Coils, Transformers & Other Inductors (3677), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Transformers & Magnetics (Power/Signal) (HDAHANAD)

Keywords

• Permanent magnets manufacturing
• Magnetic separation equipment
• Magnetic lifting systems
• Industrial magnetic solutions
• Neodymium ferrite magnets

Headquarters

HQ city

Cologno Monzese (Milan)

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

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. Permanent Magnets and Calamites: Production and sale of permanent magnets including Neodymium, Ferrite, AlNiCo, Samarium Cobalt, Bonded Neodimio, Bonded Ferrite, and Rubber magnets (Plastolaminato, Plastoestruso, Flex Nanomag). Minimum invoice amount is €70.00.
2. Magnetic Separation Equipment: Magnetic separators for iron removal including magnetic grids, rods, plate separators, overbelt separators, electromagnetic separators, magnetic drums, magnetic pulleys, eddy current separators for non-ferrous metals, high-gradient separators, magnetic tubes, metal detectors, magnetic sorting machines, and magnetic filters for liquids and electromagnetic filters.
3. Magnetic Systems - Bases: Permanent magnetic bases including tap plugs, flat bases, flat bases with holes, flat bases with threaded shanks, flat bases with hooks, rectangular bases, high-temperature bases, and anti-slip rubberized bases. Custom formats produced on request.
4. Magnetic Lifting Equipment: Magnetic lifters including magnetic forklifts, magnetic crimpers for transport and movement of metal sheets and plates, and magnetic handles for collection and separation of ferromagnetic materials.
5. Electromagnets and Electropermanent Magnets: Holding electromagnets, traction and push electromagnets for remote lifting of ferromagnetic parts. Electropermanent magnets for safe lifting and transport of metal parts.
6. Magnetic Equipment: Magnetic equipment including saving pliers, magnetic planes, tracks, conveyors, depalletizers, sheet spacers, brooms, squares and positioners, comparator stands, grounding masses and magnetic take-ups, and magnets for formwork.
7. Technical Instruments: Technical instruments including portable and benchtop gaussmeters, capacitive discharge magnetizers, tunnel and plate demagnetizers, Helmholtz coil and fluxmeter, and polar indicators.
8. Promotional Magnetic Objects: Magnetic promotional gadgets including magnetic shavings pen, magnetic suspension pen, magnetic wood tool holder, magnetic roll holder, magnetic keychain, magnetic ashtray with magnetic levitation, magnetic banknote holder, and customizable magnetic address books.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Calamit srl manufactures and sells permanent magnets (Neodymium NdFeB, Ferrite, AlNiCo, Samarium Cobalt, Bonded, and Rubber magnets) and magnetic systems including separation equipment (magnetic grids, rods, plate/belt separators, drums, pulleys, eddy current separators, metal detectors), magnetic bases for workholding, magnetic lifting equipment (forklifts, clamps, handles), electromagnets and electro-permanent magnets, magnetic handling equipment, and technical measurement instruments (gaussmeters, magnetizers, demagnetizers). The company serves industrial customers across automotive, recycling, food & beverage, packaging, healthcare, design, and general manufacturing sectors.

Product overview

Calamit srl is a manufacturer of permanent magnets and magnetic systems founded in 1957, headquartered in Milan, Italy, with subsidiaries in Barcelona, Paris, and Munich. The company operates two production facilities totaling 5,600 m² of covered space on a 10,000 m² area. The product portfolio consists of: (1) Permanent Magnets including Neodymium (NdFeB), Ferrite, AlNiCo, and Samarium Cobalt types in various shapes; (2) Bonded Magnets in Neodymium and Ferrite variants for custom injection/compression molding; (3) Rubber Magnets including Plastolaminato, Plastoestruso, and Flex Nanomag; (4) Magnetic Separation Systems including magnetic grates, rods, plate and belt iron separators (permanent and electromagnetic), liquid iron separators, magnetic pulleys, drums, eddy current separators for non-ferrous metals, metal detectors, and magnetic filters; (5) Magnetic Bases including tap, flat, flat with hole, hook, rectangular, high-temperature, and rubber-coated anti-slip types; (6) Magnetic Lifting Equipment including forklifts, clamps, and handles; (7) Electromagnets and Electro-permanent magnets; (8) Magnetic Handling Equipment including clamps, positioners, planes, tracks, conveyors, depalletizers, plate spacers, brooms, and ground connections; (9) Technical Measurement Instruments including Gaussmeters, magnetizers, demagnetizers, Helmholtz coils, fluxmeters, and polar indicators; (10) Magnetic Promotional Items. The company also provides custom magnetic circuit design and magnetic field creation services. Calamit serves industrial sectors including Automotive, Design, Healthcare, Recycling, and Packaging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Neodymium Magnets (NdFeB) Neodymium-Iron-Boron (NdFeB) permanent magnets in disc, ring, block, and sphere shapes. The most technologically advanced magnetic material with energy product starting at N35 grade (33 MGOe), approximately 10 times that of Ferrite and 7 times that of AlNiCo. Maximum operating temperature approximately 230°C. Available with surface coatings including zinc, nickel, teflon, epoxy, and gold. Used for high-performance applications in motors, automotive, medical devices, and design.
• Anisotropic Ferrite Magnets Anisotropic Ferrite permanent magnets in disc, ring, and block shapes. Patented in 1952, the most widely used magnetic material with best quality/price ratio. Composed of iron oxide and barium or strontium carbonate, produced by sintering. Maximum operating temperature approximately 280°C. Does not require protective coating.
• AlNiCo (Coaniax) Magnets AlNiCo magnets (Aluminum, Nickel, Cobalt alloy) in bar, block, ring, and U-shape forms. Produced by casting or sintering. Can operate at temperatures around 520-550°C without significant magnetic power loss. Very low coercive field allows easy demagnetization and remagnetization.
• Samarium Cobalt Magnets Samarium Cobalt sintered magnets in ring, block, and disc shapes. Working temperature between 250-350°C. Does not oxidize like neodymium. Very fragile and requires careful handling during assembly.
• Bonded Neodymium Magnets Bonded Neodymium magnets produced by injection molding or compression. Mixture of Neodymium magnetic powder and plastic material (epoxy resins, PA66). Custom produced exclusively per customer specification.
• Bonded Ferrite Magnets Bonded Ferrite magnets with reduced dimensional tolerances and exceptional mechanical strength characteristics. Can be overmolded with plastic and/or metallic parts.
• Rubber Magnets (Plastolaminato, Plastoestruso, Flex Nanomag) Rubber magnets including Plastolaminato, Plastoestruso, Carta Ferromagnetica, Lavagna Magnetica, and Flex Nanomag. Produced by extrusion or lamination process using rubber and magnetic particles (Ferrite or Neodymium for Nanomag). The Nanomag neodymium rubber variant achieves significantly higher lifting capacity than prior rubber magnetic products.
• Educational Magnets Educational magnets available in various colors, made with Ferrite or Neodymium magnets. Customizable with company branding via screen printing.
• Magnetic Grate Separators Magnetic grate separators for iron removal from fine or granular products. Used in hoppers, conveyor belt outlets, aspiration ducts, and gravity fall for deironing of grains, flours, powders, plastic granules, and sawdust.
• Magnetic Rod Separators (Candle Filters) Magnetic rod separators for capturing ferromagnetic metal impurities mixed with processed products. Used in hoppers, conveyor belt loading/unloading, aspiration ducts, and gravity fall systems. Ferrite permanent magnets offer practically unlimited durability and require no maintenance except periodic cleaning.
• Permanent Plate Iron Separators (TED) Permanent plate iron separators type TED for extracting ferromagnetic metals from inert materials. Positioned above conveyor belts or at exits from belts, screws, and vibrating feeders. TED Xmayor 700x700x270mm variant can capture a nail from over 400mm distance.
• Overbelt Permanent Magnetic Separators (DMO) Automatic cleaning overbelt type DMO permanent magnetic iron separators with extraction belt that automatically separates ferromagnetic material without production stops.
• Overbelt Electromagnetic Separators (DEO) Automatic cleaning electromagnetic overbelt type DEO separators with coil wound on core powered by direct current. Recommended for automatic separation of large volumes with ability to switch magnetic field on/off.
• Electromagnetic Plate Separators (DEP) Electromagnetic plate type DEP separators with coil wound on core powered by direct current. Recommended for automatic separation of large volumes with ability to switch magnetic field on/off.
• Magnetic Liquid Iron Separators (DB) Magnetic liquid iron separators type DB for extracting ferromagnetic and paramagnetic metals from all types of liquids, enamels, and ceramic slips. Model DB 30 features automatic cleaning with magnetic drum and magnetic pulley.
• Magnetic Pulleys Magnetic pulleys for magnetic separation in conveyor belt systems.
• Permanent Magnetic Drums Permanent magnetic drums for separation of ferromagnetic materials from conveyed products.
• Eddy Current Non-Ferrous Metal Separators Non-ferrous metal separators using eddy current technology that can repel non-ferrous metals up to 2 meters distance by exploiting the different electrical resistance of various metals.
• High-Gradient Magnetic Iron Separators High-gradient magnetic iron separators for fine particle removal.
• Circular and Rectangular Magnetic Piping Circular and rectangular magnetic piping for installation in material transport ducts.
• Metal Detectors Metal detectors for detection and automatic elimination of all metal types. Available as plate type, tunnel type, and duct type.
• CDC and CMD Magnetic Sorters CDC and CMD magnetic sorters for material separation based on magnetic properties, installed in pipeline systems.
• Permanent and Electromagnetic Magnetic Filters Permanent and electromagnetic magnetic filters for liquid separation applications.
• Tap Magnetic Bases Tap-style magnetic bases for mold clamping. Made with AlNiCo magnets (up to 450°C) or Neodymium (up to 230°C) with brass insulated bushing.
• Flat Magnetic Bases (WK) Flat magnetic bases type WK produced in Neodymium or Ferrite version via turning process. No drilling, nickel coated.
• Flat Magnetic Bases with Threaded Hole (WKF) Flat magnetic bases with threaded through holes type WKF. Produced in Neodymium or Ferrite via turning, always drilled and threaded.
• Flat Magnetic Bases with Hook (WKG) Flat magnetic bases with hook type WKG. Made with Neodymium or Ferrite magnets in ferromagnetic bowls with welded or removable hook.
• Rectangular Magnetic Bases Special rectangular magnetic bases custom produced per customer specification. Structure can be iron, brass, aluminum, or stainless steel.
• High-Temperature Magnetic Bases High-temperature magnetic bases made with AlNiCo alloy, often isolated from iron and oven-painted in red.
• Rubber-Coated Anti-Slip Magnetic Bases Rubber-coated anti-slip magnetic bases to prevent slipping of magnets working perpendicularly. Uses high-grade Neodymium magnets with exclusive non-hazardous rubber material.
• Magnetic Forklifts Magnetic forklifts for material handling and lifting operations, produced with machining centers.
• Magnetic Clamps (Crimpers) Magnetic clamps for transporting and handling metal sheets and plates.
• Magnetic Handles Magnetic handles for collection and separation of ferromagnetic materials.
• Holding, Pulling and Pushing Electromagnets Holding, pulling, and pushing electromagnets for remote lifting of ferromagnetic parts.
• Electro-Permanent Magnets Electro-permanent magnets for safe lifting and transport of metal parts without risk.
• Magnetic Safety Clamps Safety finger protection magnetic clamps for industrial handling.
• Magnetic Squares and Positioners Magnetic squares and positioners for precise material alignment.
• Magnetic Planes Magnetic planes for clamping and workholding.
• Magnetic Tracks Magnetic tracks for material transport.
• Magnetic Conveyors Motorized belt and drag-type magnetic conveyors for material handling.
• Magnetic Depalletizers Magnetic depalletizers for automated unloading.
• Magnetic Plate Spacers Magnetic plate spacers for separation of metal sheets.
• Magnetic Brooms Magnetic brooms for recovery of ferromagnetic objects.
• Magnetic Ground Connections Magnetic ground connections and masses for electrical grounding applications.
• Magnetic Formwork Plates Magnetic plates for formwork and casting molds.
• Gaussmeters (Portable and Bench) Portable and bench Gaussmeters for magnetic field measurement.
• Capacitive Discharge Magnetizers Capacitive discharge magnetizers for magnetizing magnetic materials.
• Tunnel and Plate Demagnetizers Tunnel and plate demagnetizers for demagnetizing magnetic materials.
• Helmholtz Coils and Fluxmeters Helmholtz coils and fluxmeters for magnetic flux measurement.
• Polar Indicators Polar indicators for magnetic polarity detection.
• Magnetic Promotional Items and Gadgets Magnetic promotional items and gadgets including pen lifters, magnetic suspension pens, wooden tool holders, magnetic key holders, levitating ashtrays, magnetic money clips, and customizable magnetic rubrics.

Quantifiable outcome

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• +4 more outcomes

Named customers52 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Industrial Magnetics Inc. US manufacturer of magnetic separation and material handling equipment. Competes primarily in magnetic separator and lifter product lines serving food, plastics, and recycling industries, with similar product specifications.
• Storch Magnetics: US manufacturer of permanent magnets, magnetic separation equipment, and magnetic material handling products. Direct competitor in magnetic separation and magnetic base products targeting industrial customers.
• Goudsmit Magnetics: Dutch manufacturer of permanent magnets, magnetic separators, and magnetic handling systems. Most direct European competitor, with overlapping NdFeB/Ferrite portfolio and separation equipment line, competing across automotive, food, and recycling verticals.
• Magnetfabrik Bonn: German manufacturer of permanent magnets (NdFeB, Ferrite, SmCo, AlNiCo) and magnetic systems. Highly comparable as a German specialty magnet producer serving similar industrial markets with comparable material expertise.
• Eclipse Magnetics: UK-based manufacturer of permanent magnets, magnetic separation equipment, and lifting systems. Comparable product portfolio covering NdFeB, Ferrite, AlNiCo magnets and magnetic filters/grids/separators, serving similar industrial customer base.
• Bunting Magnetics: US manufacturer of magnetic separators, metal detectors, and magnetic materials. Overlapping product line in magnetic separation equipment (grates, overbelts, eddy current) and direct competition in food, recycling, and mining verticals.
• Arnold Magnetic Technologies: US-headquartered manufacturer of advanced magnetic materials and assemblies, including Rare Earth (NdFeB, SmCo), AlNiCo, and Ferrite magnets. Direct competitor in custom magnetic circuit design and high-performance magnet applications for industrial and aerospace customers.
• Master Magneti: Italian manufacturer of permanent magnets and magnetic systems, headquartered near Milan. Closest geographic competitor with directly overlapping product portfolio (NdFeB, Ferrite, AlNiCo magnets and magnetic bases) and shared Italian industrial customer base.

Emerging players

• Magnattack Global: Australian-New Zealand manufacturer of specialised magnetic separation equipment for food processing and contamination control. Competes with Calamit's separation product line in food safety and meat processing applications, with narrower geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• TDK Corporation (Magnetics Business): Global Japanese electronics conglomerate with significant ferrite magnet and rare earth magnet manufacturing operations. Larger and broader player with overlapping NdFeB and Ferrite magnet products, but operates as part of a much wider electronics portfolio rather than a magnetics specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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