faver spa

What faver spa does

Faver S.p.A. is an Italian multi-divisional engineering and construction firm founded in 1980 in Bari by Ciro Antonio Ruggiero. The company operates three divisions: Idraulica territoriale (territorial hydraulic infrastructure including water systems and hydroelectric plants), Elettromeccanica (electromechanical equipment, pumps, and motor winding), and Metalmeccanica medio-pesante (medium-heavy metalwork including wind towers, oil-hydraulic cylinders, and special equipment). Its 15,000 sqm production facility in Bari's industrial zone supports in-house manufacturing, motor winding, polymerisation, and a dedicated electropump testing room.

Faver serves primarily public utilities and large industrial clients, with Acquedotto Pugliese as the anchor relationship for its hydroelectric plant operations. Other named clients include Enel, Ilva, Isotta Fraschini, and EIPLI, indicating exposure to both energy and heavy-industry end markets. The company executes approximately 200 commissions over its four-decade history, with a geographic footprint spanning Puglia, Basilicata, Campania, and Lombardy, plus a single international commission in Romania (Aquatim).

The business model is predominantly public-tender based, supplemented by private negotiation. Faver holds SOA attestation, multiple ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001, 37001, 3834-2), SA 8000, and a 3-star Rating di Legalità — collectively forming the regulatory credentials required to bid on Italian public works. As a privately-held S.p.A. with €1,032,000 share capital and 31 direct employees, Faver executes projects likely with significant subcontractor pass-through.

Name

faver spa

Legal name

Faver S.p.a.

Website

https://faver.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Faver S.p.A. is a Bari-based Italian engineering and construction firm operating across hydraulic infrastructure, electromechanical systems, and medium-heavy metalwork, serving public utilities and industrial clients such as Acquedotto Pugliese, Enel, and Ilva.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydraulic Infrastructure and Industrial Engineering Services

NAICS

Hydroelectric Power Generation (221111), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Electric Power Generation (22111)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUAEAAAD

Hydropower Plant EPC (Dam, Run-of-River, Pumped Hydro Civil Works)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Energy Infrastructure & Services (EPC, O&M, Field Services)/Power Generation EPC & Construction

SECONDARYEUAEADAH

Hydro Balance-of-Plant EPC (Penstocks, Gates, Intake/Outfall, Auxiliaries)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Energy Infrastructure & Services (EPC, O&M, Field Services)/Renewable Balance-of-Plant EPC (Wind/Solar/Hydro)

Keywords

• Hydraulic infrastructure construction
• Electromechanical installations
• Metal fabrication services
• Water treatment plants
• Public works contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Bari

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Works Contracts: FAVER generates revenue through project-based contracts (commessa) for public works, including hydraulic infrastructure, water systems, and civil engineering projects awarded through competitive tendering.
2. Industrial Services and Maintenance: Provides ongoing management and maintenance services for water, gas, energy, and environmental facilities to both public and private sector clients.
3. Metal Construction and Manufacturing: Fabrication of medium-heavy metal structures, industrial valves, mechanical components, and wind towers at the Bari industrial zone facility.
4. Hydroelectric Installations: Construction of hydroelectric plants along water distribution networks and restoration of older power facilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

FAVER is a multi-divisional engineering and construction company that delivers project-based (commessa) hydraulic works, electromechanical installations, water and sewage treatment plants, hydroelectric facilities, underground tunnel works, primary water adduction systems, industrial valves, and medium-heavy metal constructions. It serves public utilities, municipalities, and large private industrial clients with integrated construction and ongoing maintenance services from a 15,000 sqm Bari production facility.

Product overview

Faver S.p.A. is a multi-divisional engineering and construction company operating since 1980 in Bari, Italy. The company operates through distinct operational divisions: Idraulica Territoriale (Territorial Hydraulics) for water supply infrastructure including hydraulic works, primary adduction systems, and underground tunnel maintenance; Elettromeccanica di Potenza/Impiantistica (Power Electromechanics/Installation) for industrial installations, water treatment plants, hydroelectric facilities, and electromechanical systems; and Metalmeccanica Medio-Pesante (Medium-Heavy Metalworking) for metal constructions, industrial valve manufacturing and repair, mechanical processing, and wind tower construction. The company also provides aqueduct management and maintenance services, serving both public water utilities and private industrial clients. Key offerings include Opere Idrauliche, Apparecchiature idrauliche, Elettromeccanica, Impianti, Lavori in sotterraneo, Energia, Adduzione Primaria, and Costruzioni Metalliche. The product portfolio is organized around water infrastructure lifecycle management from construction to maintenance, supplemented by industrial metalworking services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Opere Idrauliche (Hydraulic Works) Construction of hydraulic infrastructure including aqueducts, large-diameter pipelines, pumping stations, reservoirs, and submarine pipelines for public water utilities and interregional water networks.
• Apparecchiature Idrauliche (Hydraulic Equipment) Manufacturing, supply, and repair of hydraulic equipment and components for water management systems serving public and private clients.
• Elettromeccanica (Electromechanics) Electromechanical installations and testing services including in-house computerized electropump testing, motor winding repair, and resin polymerization for industrial and water infrastructure clients.
• Impianti (Industrial Installations) Design, construction, and maintenance of industrial installations including water treatment plants, sewage treatment plants, and environmental systems for public utilities and industrial clients.
• Lavori in Sotterraneo (Underground Works) Underground tunnel construction, maintenance, and repair works for water infrastructure including emergency interventions on aqueduct and pipeline systems.
• Energia (Energy) Design and construction of hydroelectric power facilities along water distribution networks and restoration of older power stations, including wind tower construction.
• Adduzione Primaria (Primary Water Adduction) Construction of primary water supply adduction systems including large-diameter pipelines connecting water sources to distribution networks for regional aqueducts.
• Costruzioni Metalliche (Metal Constructions) Fabrication of medium-heavy metal structures, industrial valves, mechanical components, wind towers, and aluminum processing using the 15,000 sqm Bari production facility.
• Impianti di Potabilizzazione (Water Treatment Plants) Construction and maintenance of water treatment and purification plants for drinking water supply serving public utilities and private clients.
• Impianti di Depurazione (Sewage Treatment Plants) Construction of wastewater treatment plants for urban sewage processing serving municipalities and water utilities.
• Costruzione e Ripristino Valvole Industriali (Industrial Valve Construction and Repair) Complete production and repair of large hydraulic systems and water management valves, including large-diameter industrial valves for water infrastructure.
• Gestione Acquedotti (Aqueduct Management) Operation and maintenance services for interregional water supply networks serving public water utilities and aqueduct operators.
• Costruzione Torri Eoliche (Wind Tower Construction) Construction of wind turbine towers manufactured at the Bari industrial zone facility for the renewable energy sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 200 construction commissions completed in hydraulic field over 40 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Acquedotto PugliesecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose technical collaboration for construction of hydroelectric plants along water distribution networks. FAVER has built all hydroelectric plants realized by Acquedotto Pugliese, including facilities at Padula, Monte Carafa, Battaglia, Gioia del Colle, Barletta (Locone aqueduct), Corato-Opera 4 (Andria-Bari adductor), and Opera 3 and Opera 3 Bis (Gioia-Bari pipeline).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Todini Costruzioni S.p.A. Italian general contractor active in hydraulic works, infrastructure, and civil engineering. Directly comparable business model and customer set to Faver, particularly in large public infrastructure projects.
• Bonatti S.p.A. Italian pipeline and infrastructure EPC contractor active in water, oil & gas, and energy sectors. Comparable to Faver in pipeline construction, industrial electromechanical installations, and large-diameter pipeline expertise.
• I.CO.P. S.p.A. Italian contractor specialized in geotechnical engineering, foundations, and underground/hydraulic works. Directly comparable to Faver's underground tunnel works and hydraulic engineering divisions, serving similar public infrastructure clients.
• Ghella S.p.A. Italian tunneling and infrastructure contractor with strong underground works expertise. Comparable to Faver's Lavori in Sotterraneo division and emergency intervention capability on aqueduct tunnel infrastructure.
• Salcef Group S.p.A. Italian-listed infrastructure maintenance and construction specialist (rail, telecommunications, energy). Comparable in maintenance-driven recurring revenue model and public-works execution, though more rail-focused than Faver's water focus.
• Toto S.p.A. Italian infrastructure and construction group with activities spanning hydraulic works, road, and civil engineering. Comparable in scale and customer base to Faver, particularly in Southern Italian public-works tendering.
• Vezzola S.p.A. Italian infrastructure and water-network construction firm with comparable hydraulic works and aqueduct construction capabilities. Closely aligned with Faver in scope of services and customer profile (municipal water utilities and public works).
• Impresa Percassi S.p.A. Italian infrastructure and hydraulic engineering contractor active in public works tenders. Comparable to Faver in hydraulic infrastructure focus and Italian regional public-works execution model.
• Vianini Lavori S.p.A. Italian infrastructure construction company (Caltagirone group) active in hydraulic works, civil engineering, and public infrastructure. Directly comparable in tender-based public works execution across Italian regions.

Broad incumbents

• Webuild S.p.A. Global Italian infrastructure giant (formerly Salini Impregilo) active in dams, hydropower, water, and large-scale public works. Overlaps with Faver in hydroelectric plant construction and hydraulic engineering but operates at vastly larger scale and geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 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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