Faram Group srl

What Faram Group srl does

Faram Group srl is an Italian automotive aftermarket parts distributor headquartered in Cosenza, Calabria, founded in 1969 by Nello Chinnì. Originally a manufacturer of chemical products and cables for motorcycles and automobiles, the company evolved into a multi-brand auto parts distributor and member of the GROUPAUTO Italia consortium. It currently operates with 7 employees from a facility comprising a 1,500+ mq warehouse, 2,000 mq depot, and 500 mq offices. Its core offering is the distribution of automotive spare parts, accessories, and workshop equipment (batteries, starters, electronics, brakes, filters, engine components, transmission, suspension, climate control, bodywork, lubricants, and workshop hardware/software), stocked from major OEM brands (Bosch, Brembo, Valeo, SKF, Mann, NGK, Philips, and others). The company delivers up to 3 times daily in Calabria and within 48 hours nationwide via carrier partnerships, and operates an e-commerce platform (faram.gcat.it) for online parts ordering.

Faram generates revenue through B2B transaction-based distribution to independent auto repair shops (officine), without public pricing and with quote-based commercial terms. The company distributes through three channels: company-operated regional delivery in Calabria, national carrier delivery across Italy, and the GROUPAUTO Italia network. Beyond parts distribution, Faram offers affiliated workshops access to the ProMEK workshop management platform (IAM and OE catalog tools), Masterpro professional training (18 schools, 30 catalog courses, 4,000+ annual participants), and branded workshop network affiliations including PUNTOPRO, MULTIMARCA, and AUTOCHECK-UP. The underlying technology stack consists of off-the-shelf distributor infrastructure: the GCAT e-commerce storefront, ProMEK workshop management software, and GROUPAUTO's centralized marketing and catalog systems — no proprietary technology or AI/ML capability is disclosed.

The company operates as a privately held Italian SRL (Società a Responsabilità Limitata), founder-controlled with no disclosed external investment, subsidiaries, or institutional ownership. Its customer base is composed entirely of independent SMB repair workshops, with no named enterprise anchor customers, public revenue figures, or external funding rounds in the source data.

Name

Faram Group srl

Legal name

Faram Group Srl

Website

https://faram.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Faram Group srl is a Cosenza, Italy-based automotive aftermarket parts distributor and GROUPAUTO Italia member that serves independent repair shops across Calabria and nationwide with multi-brand OEM parts, workshop network programs, e-commerce ordering, and delivery up to three times daily.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cosenza, Calabria

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Automotive Parts Distribution: Revenue generated from distributing automotive spare parts, accessories, and workshop equipment to independent repair shops and mechanics. The company stocks and delivers products from major automotive component manufacturers including batteries, engine components, electronics, brakes, filters, and workshop supplies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Faram Group srl distributes automotive spare parts, accessories, and workshop equipment to independent vehicle repair shops (officine), drawing on GROUPAUTO Italia supplier partnerships with brands such as Bosch, Brembo, SKF, Valeo, and Dayco. The company delivers parts up to three times daily across Calabria and within 48 hours nationwide in Italy, and complements distribution with the GCAT e-commerce ordering platform, ProMEK workshop management software, Masterpro training programs, and PUNTOPRO/MULTIMARCA/AUTOCHECK-UP workshop network memberships.

Product overview

Faram Group srl is an automotive spare parts distributor operating as a GROUPAUTO Italia member since 1969. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio centered on automotive parts distribution (batteries, electronics, brakes, filters, engine components, climate control, bodywork, and workshop supplies) complemented by workshop management services (ProMEK), technical information services, and professional training (Masterpro). The company also develops workshop network programs including PUNTOPRO, MULTIMARCA, and AUTOCHECK-UP brands. An eCommerce platform enables online parts purchasing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automotive Spare Parts Distribution (Ricambi Auto) Wholesale distribution of automotive spare parts and accessories across categories including starter batteries, starters and alternators, automotive electronics and comfort, lighting, petrol engine management, diesel injection, filters, brakes, engine mechanics, clutch and transmission, engine cooling, exhaust systems, steering and suspension, climate control, bodywork, wiper blades, lubricants and additives, accessories, in-car entertainment, and workshop hardware/software; supplied to independent Italian repair workshops.
• ProMEK Workshop Management Solution Workshop management software with over 20 years of market presence, offering an efficient IAM and OE spare parts catalog uniquely integrated for the Groupauto workshop network, used by member workshops to manage repair operations.
• Technical Information Services (Informazioni Tecniche) Database services including web portals, telephone technical assistance, and instrumentation tools provided to workshops through the GROUPAUTO network for diagnostics and repair guidance.
• Masterpro Professional Training GROUPAUTO training brand offering professional development courses for automotive repair technicians, delivered through 18 training schools by 14 trainers across a catalog of 30 courses (5 new courses per year), with over 4000 participants annually.
• PUNTOPRO Workshop Network Membership International network membership dedicated to highly developed workshops under a technical-professional profile, providing member workshops with marketing, image, and management support as part of the GROUPAUTO network.
• MULTIMARCA Workshop Network Membership Authorized workshop network offering 360-degree support and competence across multiple automotive brands, available to member workshops within the GROUPAUTO network.
• AUTOCHECK-UP Network Membership Network of specialized workshops focused on technical and management development, offered as part of the GROUPAUTO service portfolio to member officine.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 3 deliveries per day in Calabria region
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• GROUPAUTO ItaliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1969Faram Group is a member of GROUPAUTO Italia, the main Italian consortium of independent auto parts distributors. Founded in 1969 and aligned with GROUPAUTO growth strategies, the partnership provides access to international supplier partnerships, shared services, training programs (Masterpro), workshop network programs (PUNTOPRO, MULTIMARCA), and centralized marketing support.
• ProMEKsupportingTechnology or IntegrationProMEK is a market leader in workshop management software with over 20 years of experience. The service offers an efficient IAM and OE spare parts catalog integrated uniquely for the Groupauto workshop network.
• Masterpro (GROUPAUTO Training)supportingOthersMasterpro is GROUPAUTO's training brand offering professional development courses for auto repair technicians. With 18 training schools, 14 trainers, 30 courses in catalog, and over 4000 participants annually, it provides ongoing education to workshop network members.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Alliance Automotive Group: Major pan-European IAM parts distributor owned by Genuine Parts Company, active in Italy and multiple other markets. Overlaps with Faram on multi-brand parts distribution to workshops but operates at much greater scale and across many geographies.
• LKQ Corporation: Global aftermarket parts distributor with significant European operations including Rhiag in Italy. Competes broadly with Faram's category but at vastly greater scale and with full vertical integration from salvage to remanufacturing.

Direct peers

• Autodistribution Italia: Italian subsidiary of the Autodistribution international network of independent IAM distributors. Competes head-to-head with GROUPAUTO-aligned distributors like Faram by serving independent Italian workshops with multi-brand parts supply and network programs.
• ATR International AG: International purchasing and services group for independent IAM parts distributors, including members in Italy. Provides shared supplier negotiations and services comparable to those Faram accesses through GROUPAUTO, making it an adjacent distributor-network peer.
• Mec-Diesel S.r.l. Italian specialist automotive parts distributor with a focus on diesel injection components and related electronics. Operates the same workshop-to-distributor model, albeit in a narrower product niche, providing a like-for-like Italian IAM comparison point.
• AD Parts S.p.A. Italian independent automotive aftermarket parts distributor operating within the Autodistribution network, serving workshops with multi-brand catalogs and similar value-added services. Directly comparable regional/national IAM distributor with the same end customer base.
• Rhiag Group (LKQ Rhiag): Italy's largest independent aftermarket parts distributor serving workshops nationwide with multi-brand catalogs, workshop network programs, and training services. Closest direct comparison to Faram — same business model, same GTM to Italian officine, only at much greater scale.

Regional players

• Components Engine Group (CEG): Italian independent automotive parts distributor focused on specific regional/territorial markets with workshop supply, comparable in scale and operating profile to Faram before any consolidation.

Others

• Temot International: Global IAM purchasing and services network serving independent parts distributors. Not a direct competitor but plays a similar ecosystem role to GROUPAUTO and ATR, providing shared supplier leverage and services to member distributors.
• Groupauto Italia: Consortium of independent Italian auto parts distributors of which Faram is a member. Not a direct competitor — provides Faram with branding, supplier access, training, and workshop network programs (PUNTOPRO, MULTIMARCA, Masterpro). Included for ecosystem context.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/faram-ricambi-auto

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Faram Group srl