Gnutti Group

What Gnutti Group does

Gnutti Group is an Italian, family-owned industrial group founded in 1951 in Lumezzane (Brescia) by Cirillo Gnutti, today led by the second and third generations under President Giuliano Gnutti and co-leader Alberto Gnutti. The Group operates as an integrated structure under the legal entity Gnutti Cirillo S.p.A. with five wholly-owned subsidiaries: Gnutti Cirillo (hot stamping and brass processing for OEM solutions), Metal Forming Technology (North American brass components), Tiemme Raccorderie (plumbing, heating, and chrome-plated faucets), Bugatti Valves (ball valves, fittings, and heating components), and EMC Component (electrical distribution and power transformer accessories). Combined, the Group runs 12 locations, employs 750+ people with a 99.1% permanent contract rate, and reports approximately €300 million in annual turnover with around 80% of revenue generated internationally across 80+ countries.

The Group's core technology is hot forging and machining of brass and other non-ferrous metals, executed within a fully integrated production chain from raw brass through in-house die and tool making, hot forging, machining, assembly, chrome plating, and logistics. Production capacity stands at 38,000 tonnes of brass processed per year across manufacturing facilities in Lumezzane, Odolo, Castegnato, Torbole Casaglia, and Vicenza (Italy) plus Michigan (USA). Products are aligned with lead-free brass regulations and supported by quality and ESG credentials including an EcoVadis Silver Medal (September 2025, top 15% internationally) and EU GDPR compliance.

Gnutti generates revenue through two complementary B2B models: custom OEM brass components manufactured to customer specifications (one-off/contracted sales) and branded product lines sold through distribution (Tiemme, Bugatti, EMC) — primarily ball valves, fittings, plumbing/heating components, chrome faucets, and transformer accessories. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales through direct offices and wholly-owned distribution subsidiaries in Spain (Sistemas Tiemme), Greece (Tiemme Hellas), Romania, and the United States (Bugatti Valves NA, MFT), supplemented by a joint venture (SCIPP Ouest) for the Algerian market. Trade shows such as MCE (Milan) and corporate sustainability reports form the principal marketing channels. No public pricing is disclosed and the company is privately held with no external investors, PE, or VC involvement.

Name

Gnutti Group

Legal name

Gnutti Cirillo S.p.A.

Website

https://gnuttigroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gnutti Group is an Italian, family-owned industrial group specializing in hot forging and machining of brass and non-ferrous metals, serving industrial OEM customers and plumbing, heating, and electrical markets in over 80 countries through five integrated subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Brass Manufacturing and Industrial Components

NAICS

Machine Shops (33271), Turned Product and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing (33272), Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722)

SIC

Screw Machine Products (3451), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wiring Devices & Receptacles (switches, sockets, plugs, industrial outlets, pin & sleeve) (IMAGAEAF), Sheet Metal & Ductwork Contracting (IMAFALAH)

Keywords

• Brass manufacturing
• Hot forging
• Plumbing fittings
• Ball valves
• Industrial OEM components

Headquarters

HQ city

Lumezzane

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. OEM Solutions: Custom brass components manufactured to customer specifications through hot forging and machining processes. This represents the core manufacturing revenue stream serving industrial markets globally.
2. Branded Products: Proprietary branded product lines including Tiemme plumbing/heating products, Bugatti ball valves/fittings, and EMC electrical transformer accessories sold through distribution channels.
3. Chrome-Plated Faucets: Production and sale of chrome-plated faucet products under the Tiemme brand following 2018 market entry.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gnutti Group manufactures brass and non-ferrous metal components through hot forging and precision machining for industrial OEM customers, and produces branded plumbing/heating products (Tiemme), ball valves and fittings (Bugatti), and electrical transformer accessories (EMC Component). Operations span an integrated production chain from raw brass and in-house die/tool making through machining, assembly, and chrome plating, serving wholesale, distribution, and installer channels in over 80 countries.

Product overview

Gnutti Group is an Italian industrial group specializing in brass manufacturing with over 70 years of heritage. The Group operates through five specialized companies within an integrated and self-sufficient production chain: Gnutti Cirillo (hot stamping and brass processing for OEM solutions), Metal Forming Technology (North American market brass components), Tiemme Raccorderie (plumbing and heating products, chrome faucets), Bugatti Valves (ball valves, fittings, heating components), and EMC Component (electrical transformer accessories). The portfolio spans from OEM brass solutions based on hot forging to branded products for the plumbing, heating, and electrical industries, serving clients in over 80 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gnutti Cirillo - OEM Brass Components
• Metal Forming Technology (MFT)
• Tiemme Plumbing and Heating Products
• Bugatti Valves - Ball Valves and Fittings
• EMC Component - Electrical Transformer Accessories

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of revenue from international markets
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SCIPP OuestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2006Joint venture partnership established in 2006 between Tiemme and SCIPP Ouest for distribution of Group branded products specifically in the Algerian market, managing the local distribution network for the Group's plumbing and heating products.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mueller Industries: US-based manufacturer of copper, brass, and aluminum products including fittings, valves, and OEM components. Direct competitor in North American brass-components market alongside Gnutti's MFT subsidiary.
• Halcor (Elval): Greece-based manufacturer of copper and brass tubes, rods, and rolled products. Direct competitor in European semi-finished brass products and a regional peer to Gnutti's Greek subsidiary Tiemme Hellas.
• Caleffi S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of plumbing and heating components, fittings, and valves. Closely comparable to Tiemme and Bugatti branded product lines in the European hydro-thermo-sanitary market.
• KME Group (Aurubis): Italian/German manufacturer of copper and copper-alloy semi-finished products, now part of Aurubis. Overlaps with Gnutti's brass rod, bar, and component production for industrial OEM customers.
• Wieland Group: Austria/Germany-based global leader in semi-finished copper and brass products including rods, bars, and tubes. Direct competitor in brass components and the most direct European comparable to Gnutti Cirillo's OEM forging business.
• RWC (Reliance Worldwide Corporation): Global manufacturer of plumbing and water-flow control products including brass fittings, push-to-connect, and valves. Comparable to Gnutti's branded plumbing/heating portfolio across multiple geographies.
• Pegler Yorkshire: UK-headquartered manufacturer of plumbing fittings, valves, and heating system components. Comparable to Bugatti and Tiemme in branded plumbing/heating distribution.
• NIBCO Inc. US manufacturer of copper, brass, and plastic plumbing fittings and valves. Direct competitor to Bugatti Valves in North American plumbing distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Watts Water Technologies: US-listed global manufacturer of plumbing, water quality, and HVAC products with a broad fittings/valves portfolio. Competes with Gnutti in plumbing distribution but at much larger scale and broader product breadth.
• IMI plc: UK-listed precision engineering group with a fluid-control division making valves and fittings for HVAC and industrial markets. Comparable adjacent positioning in flow-control components with broader industrial breadth than Gnutti.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gruppo-gnutti

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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