What Fanton does

Fanton is a Brazilian custom metalworking company founded in 1989 by Claudio Fanton in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul. It specializes in die-cast Zamac alloy (zinc, aluminum, magnesium, and copper) pieces produced through high-pressure injection at temperatures above 400°C, and operates an integrated single-site manufacturing platform spanning 2,000 m² that includes mold making, Zamac injection, automated galvanic baths (gold, nickel, chrome, copper), decorative varnishes and resins, painting, and an internal chemical laboratory for quality control. The company also runs a closed-loop Effluent Treatment Station that recovers approximately 5,000 liters of water per day, supporting its heavy-metal-free, sustainability-positioned processes.

Fanton's commercial model is project-based B2B custom manufacturing: clients receive quote-based pricing for bespoke designs, with Fanton handling the full lifecycle from concept and 3D modeling through prototyping, tooling, injection, finishing, and delivery. Its primary verticals are footwear (most notably a homologated supplier to Alpargatas/Havaianas since 2006, with over 100 million pieces supplied) and clothing/fashion accessories, supplemented by entertainment/licensing work (FAMA-authorized Disney producer since 2018; Marvel collectibles), events and sports (Deaflympics 2021 medals, CCXP/Game XP awards for Omelete Company), wine and beverage packaging, literary merchandise, and limited technical/industrial Zamac components. The company is privately held, founder-led, with no external investors, and reaches customers primarily through its website, phone, and WhatsApp — there are no resellers or retail channels.

Name

Fanton

Legal name

Fanton

Website

https://fanton.ind.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fanton is a Brazilian custom Zamac die-casting manufacturer founded in 1989, producing personalized metal accessories and components for footwear brands (Havaianas/Alpargatas), entertainment licensors (Disney, Marvel), events, wine/literary clients, and select industrial customers from its Caxias do Sul facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Caxias do Sul

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

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. Custom Zamac Manufacturing: The company generates revenue by manufacturing custom-designed metal pieces in Zamac alloy for clients. Each project is developed from concept to delivery, including design, prototyping, die creation, injection, finishing, and quality control. Revenue is project-based, with no standardized product catalog pricing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Fanton is a Brazilian custom metal manufacturer that produces Zamac (zinc-aluminum-magnesium-copper alloy) components and finished goods on a made-to-order basis. Its portfolio spans footwear accessories, trophies and medals, collectibles, jewelry, metallic labels, furniture hardware, and technical/industrial parts supplied to brand owners and OEMs. The company operates a 2,000 m² industrial facility in Caxias do Sul with 36 employees and serves clients such as Havaianas (Alpargatas), Disney (under FAMA authorization), Marvel, TAG, Vinícola Quinta Don Bonifácio, and Omelete Company.

Product overview

Fanton is a Brazilian metalworking company specializing in customized Zamac (zinc-aluminum-magnesium-copper alloy) products since 1989. The company operates as a single unified manufacturing platform offering design-to-delivery services including 3D modeling, prototyping, mold making, Zamac injection, galvanic baths, decorative varnishes, painting, resin application, and quality control. Its product portfolio spans trophies and medals, footwear accessories, collectibles, jewelry, metallic labels, furniture hardware, and personalized pieces for clients including Disney (FAMA certified), Havaianas (Alpargatas), and various other brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Zamac Footwear Accessories

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 million customized Zamac pieces supplied to Alpargatas since 2006
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Walt Disney Company (Disney)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2018Fanton holds FAMA authorization since 2018 to produce Disney-branded products including souvenirs, giveaways, and accessories for footwear and clothing. This certification makes Fanton one of few qualified companies to manufacture products containing Disney's intellectual property.
• Alpargatas (Havaianas)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2006Fanton has been homologated as a supplier since 2006, having supplied over 100 million customized Zamac pieces. The company undergoes periodic audits analyzing environmental care, employee treatment, licensing, permits, and quality controls.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tupy S.A. Brazilian listed metal casting group producing iron and steel components for automotive, infrastructure, and industrial customers. While broader and larger than Fanton, it is the most relevant Brazilian metal-casting incumbent and shares the same geography and labor-cost dynamics.
• Jostens: US-based manufacturer of custom recognition products including championship rings, medals, trophies, and graduation regalia. Comparable to Fanton in the trophies/medals segment Fanton served with Deafflympics 2021 and CCXP Awards.
• Mahle Metal Leve: Brazilian manufacturer of metal components for automotive and industrial applications. A relevant Brazilian broad incumbent in custom metal parts with overlapping industrial engineering talent pool and customer overlap in technical Zamac components.

Emerging players

• Funko: US-based pop-culture collectibles company producing licensed figurines and memorabilia across Marvel, Disney, and entertainment IP. While primarily vinyl rather than Zamac, it is comparable to Fanton in the licensed collectibles and entertainment memorabilia segment (Marvel busts, Disney products).
• Crown Awards: US-based custom awards and trophies manufacturer serving corporate, sports, and event clients. Comparable to Fanton in the trophies, medals, and commemorative pieces segment targeted at events and corporate gifting.
• Toye, Kenning & Spencer: British specialist in regalia, medals, badges, and bespoke metal accessories for clubs, military, and corporate clients. Comparable to Fanton in the project-based custom metal accessories and medal/coin segments.

Direct peers

• Royal Selangor: Malaysian manufacturer of pewter collectibles, gifts, and accessories, including licensed merchandise and premium trophies. Aligned with Fanton on custom decorative metal goods, collectibles (Disney-style licensing), and event/trophy production.
• Talon International: Global supplier of apparel and footwear accessories including zippers, metal trims, and labels for major fashion brands. Comparable to Fanton in the customized metal accessories and labels used by footwear/clothing customers such as Havaianas.
• Pace Industries: One of the largest North American die-casting companies, producing zinc and aluminum die-cast components for industrial and consumer customers. Comparable to Fanton through shared Zamac-equivalent die-casting capability and multi-vertical customer base.
• Dynacast: Global leader in precision zinc (Zamac) and aluminum die-casting with manufacturing footprint across multiple continents. Closest direct peer to Fanton given shared core process (Zamac die-casting), similar customer base in consumer/industrial components, and comparable small-part metal accessory offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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