FABBRICA ITALIANA ANTENNE - FAINI TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS S.R.LIN

Name

FABBRICA ITALIANA ANTENNE - FAINI TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS S.R.LIN

Legal name

Fabbrica Italiana Antenne - Faini Telecommunication Systems S.r.l.

Website

https://fainitelecommunication.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Faini Telecommunication Systems S.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer of microwave and mmWave radio link antennas (4.4 GHz–86 GHz), serving telecom operators, ISPs, and radio equipment manufacturers through a distributor network spanning Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Antennas

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)

akta.pro primary industry

RF & Wireless Components/Modules (RF front-end, antennas, industrial wireless modules) (IMAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

RF Front-End Modules (FEMs) & Integrated RF Modules (HDAHAMAA), RF & Microwave Connectors and Coaxial Assemblies (HDAHAOAD), RF, Antennas & Wireless Components Retail (CRACAKAM)

Keywords

• Microwave radio antennas
• Point-to-point antennas
• MmWave antenna systems
• E-band antennas
• Parabolic radio link antennas

Headquarters

HQ city

Monza

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Antenna Systems Sales: Revenue generated from design, manufacture, and sale of a full range of antennas for radio links including microwave, mmWave, Point-to-Point, and Point-to-Multi-Point systems. Products include parabolic antennas, dual band antennas, E-band antennas, and passive microwave components.
2. Custom Antenna Design Services: In-house design services for special versions of antennas to be integrated into customer radio equipment according to their specific needs and requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FIA designs and manufactures a full range of parabolic antennas for radio links, covering Point-to-Point (PtP) and Point-to-Multi-Point (PMP) telecommunications systems across microwave and mmWave frequencies from 4.4 GHz to 86 GHz with diameters from 0.2 m to 6.0 m. The portfolio includes THP, HP, SHP, HXPD, IPER, STAR, GRID, HPDB (Dual Band), E-Band, Compact Antenna System, HPWB/HPUWB and Sectoral antennas, plus passive microwave components such as directional couplers and accessories. The company also offers in-house custom antenna design services to integrate special antenna versions with customer radio equipment for specialized applications.

Product overview

Faini Telecommunication Systems S.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer specializing in design and production of antennas for Radio Links, Point-to-Point (PtP) and Point-to-Multi-Point (PMP) systems. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into multiple product families: THP (Thin High Performance), HP (High Performance), SHP (Super High Performance), HXPD (High Cross Pol Discrimination), IPER (Improved Performance), STAR (Standard Performance), GRID, HPDB (Dual Band), E-Band (71-86 GHz), Compact Antenna System, HPWB/HPUWB (Wide Band), and Special Antennas. These cover frequency ranges from 4.4 GHz to 86 GHz, with diameters from 0.2m to 6.0m. The company also provides passive microwave components including directional couplers, and offers in-house design services for custom antenna versions integrated with customer radio equipment. Recent product launches include UNIversal antenna lines (2020) and 1.0M Dual Band antennas (2024).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UNIversal (UNI): Flexible PtP antenna system product line offering single antenna solutions for diameters 30cm to 180cm and frequencies 6GHz to 42GHz, with adaptation kits for various ODU units.
• THP (Thin High Performance)
• HP (High Performance)
• SHP (Super High Performance)
• HXPD (High Cross Pol Discrimination)
• IPER (Improved Performance)
• STAR (Standard Performance)
• GRID
• HPDB (High Performance Dual Band)
• HPWB & HPUWB (High Performance Wide Band & Ultra Wide Band)
• Compact Antenna System

Products and services

• THP (Thin High Performance) Antennas Thin profile high-performance parabolic antennas for microwave radio links, available in multiple frequency bands and diameters for telecom operators and network infrastructure providers.
• HP (High Performance) Antennas High-performance antennas with low VSWR, high feed-horn efficiency and tight reflector surface tolerances, equipped with fabric or solid radomes and aluminium mantels with absorbing materials for radio link applications.
• SHP (Super High Performance) Antennas Super high-performance antennas with ultra-directive radiation patterns, low near and wide-angle side-lobe levels, and high front-to-back ratios for demanding radio link applications.
• HXPD (High Cross Pol Discrimination) Antennas Antennas with high cross-polar discrimination levels centered around the antenna axis, developed for high-capacity links and frequency re-use applications.
• IPER (Improved Performance) Antennas Improved performance antennas featuring serrated screening rings to reduce spill-over, wide-angle side lobes, and improve Front to Back ratio.
• STAR (Standard Performance) Antennas Reduced-cost antennas without mantel and protecting cover, suitable for applications where high front-to-back ratios are not mandatory.
• GRID Antennas Antennas with reflecting surfaces made of aluminium pipes with frequency-dependent pitch, offering reduced weight and low wind load levels, available in 0.6 m to 6.0 m diameters.
• HPDB (High Performance Dual Band) Antennas High performance dual-band antennas designed to save space and reduce dynamic loads on towers, supporting two or four ports on two different bands for single or dual polarization independent links.
• E-Band Antennas (71-86 GHz) High-performance antennas operating in E-band (71-86 GHz) frequency range, available in 1ft (30 cm) and 2ft (60 cm) sizes with single and dual polarization options for high-capacity mmWave links.
• Compact Antenna System Patent-protected single polarized antenna with embedded hybrid coupler ready to accommodate two integrated radios with predefined splitting ratio for Hot Standby Protected Configuration (1+1) or Radio Link Aggregation RLA (2+0), available in diameters from 0.3 m to 1.8 m and frequencies from 6 GHz to 42 GHz.
• Sectoral (Point-to-Multi-Point) Antennas Sectoral antennas for base station applications supporting 10/26/28 GHz frequencies for Point-to-Multi-Point (PMP) wireless network deployments.
• HPWB & HPUWB (High Performance Wide Band & Ultra Wide Band) Antennas Wide band and ultra wide band antennas for increasing link capacity where additional antennas cannot be added, available in single and dual polarization versions from 2.0 m to 3.7 m diameters.
• Passive Microwave Components & Accessories Directional couplers and other passive microwave components for radio link systems, including Dual Band Couplers (26 & 28 GHz) for outdoor radio units.
• Special Antennas (Custom Design Service) Custom-designed special antennas for specific applications beyond standard radio link configurations, integrated with customer radio equipment based on their particular needs and requirements.
• UNIversal (UNI) Antenna System Flexible Point-to-Point antenna system product line offering single antenna solutions for diameters 30 cm to 180 cm and frequencies 6 GHz to 42 GHz, with adaptation kits for various ODU units, including broadband variants at 24.0-26.5 GHz.
• 5GHz Broadband Antennas (4.9-6.1 GHz) New high performance dual polarization antennas for the 5 GHz band (4.9-6.1 GHz), available in THP06, THP08, THP12 and THP18 diameters for PtP and PtMP radio link deployments.
• 1.0M Diameter Dual Band Antennas 1.0 m diameter dual band antennas for Point-to-Point radio link applications, enabling frequency diversity and capacity upgrades within a single antenna footprint.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in logistics costs with Compact Antenna System compared to traditional configurations

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ADVANTEC S.R.LcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for Italy, handling sales and distribution of Faini antenna products in the Italian market.
• SICE S.R.LcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Italy, managing sales of Faini antenna products in their territory.
• WIFIDOM S.AcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for Spain, providing sales and support for Faini antenna products in the Spanish market.
• PURDICOMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for United Kingdom, handling sales of Faini antenna products to UK customers.
• MAGNA SYSTEMS & ENGINEERINGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore, providing regional sales coverage for Faini antenna products in Asia-Pacific markets.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Huawei: Huawei's wireless product line includes microwave and mmW link antennas sold alongside its RAN solutions globally, operating as a broad incumbent competing across the same operator accounts Faini targets.
• CommScope: CommScope is a global incumbent in telecom infrastructure with an extensive microwave and base-station antenna portfolio, serving as the dominant large-scale alternative to Faini in operator RFQs.
• Ericsson (Kathrein antenna business): Ericsson, which acquired Kathrein's antenna business, offers microwave link and radio-antenna solutions bundled with its RAN portfolio, representing the largest integrated incumbent competing with Faini's specialized antennas.

Direct peers

• Rosenberger: Rosenberger produces RF connectors, antennas, and passive microwave components for telecom infrastructure, closely mirroring Faini's combination of antenna systems and passive microwave components.
• PCTEL: PCTEL designs antennas and test solutions for wireless networks, including microwave radio links, sharing Faini's niche focus on high-performance antennas for telecom infrastructure.
• Huber+Suhner: Huber+Suhner manufactures RF and microwave antennas, cable assemblies, and connectivity products for wireless backhaul and telecom networks, sharing Faini's specialty antenna focus and OEM integration services.
• Mobile Mark: Mobile Mark designs and manufactures specialty antennas for wireless communications, including microwave and broadband applications, sharing Faini's custom antenna design and OEM integration orientation.
• Radio Frequency Systems (RFS): RFS designs and manufactures microwave antennas, combiners, and radio-link solutions for telecom operators worldwide, directly overlapping Faini's PtP/PMP antenna portfolio across microwave and E-band frequencies.
• Tongyu Communication: Tongyu is a Chinese manufacturer of base station antennas and microwave radio-link antennas serving global telecom operators, competing head-to-head with Faini in PtP microwave and mmW antenna segments.

Emerging players

• Cambium Networks: Cambium Networks supplies fixed wireless broadband and backhaul equipment with proprietary antennas for PMP and PtP links, overlapping Faini's sectoral and PtP antenna applications at a smaller, software-defined scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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