AMA Gusberti SRL

What AMA Gusberti SRL does

AMA Gusberti SRL is an Italian industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1948 and headquartered in Vigevano, Lombardy. The company designs and builds automatic rotating polyurethane (PU) molding machines used for injection molding of polyurethane soles, insoles, slippers, sandals, safety shoes, sports shoes, and a range of technical articles including filters, wheels, bicycle seats, protective cases, and shock absorbers. Its technology stack centers on rotary injection molding with proprietary features such as HybridPu® — described as the first molding method with variable density and characteristics — along with electric and orbital mould holder accessories. Supporting product lines include a Water Washing System and a Recycled PU machine targeted at polyurethane recycling and circular-economy workflows.

The company operates as a privately held Italian SRL with a very lean headcount of approximately 10 employees, suggesting a niche specialty-equipment rather than volume-manufacturing business model. AMA Gusberti sells predominantly through direct, inquiry-driven sales, engineering customized solutions in collaboration with customers based on their specific production requirements. Its primary customer segment is the global footwear industry, with a secondary segment in industrial/technical PU component manufacturers. Aftermarket revenue from spare parts and accessories (mould holders) likely supplements the one-time capital equipment sales. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

AMA Gusberti positions itself as a worldwide leader in its niche, with over 75 years of continuous operation in polyurethane molding machinery. It claims a global footprint and maintains a multi-language (English/Italian) website for international reach, though specific customer geographies, named accounts, and revenue figures are not publicly available. The company's go-to-market is sales-led, supported by a content-driven website showcasing its machine portfolio and application areas.

Name

AMA Gusberti SRL

Legal name

Ama Gusberti SRL

Website

https://gusberti.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AMA Gusberti SRL designs and manufactures custom automatic rotating polyurethane molding machines for the global footwear industry and technical PU component producers, leveraging its proprietary HybridPu® variable-density molding technology and direct-sales engineering model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vigevano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Machinery Sales: AMA Gusberti generates revenue through the design, manufacture, and sale of automatic rotating polyurethane molding machines. The business model centers on custom-built industrial equipment tailored to customer specifications, with solutions developed collaboratively based on production requirements. Revenue is derived from one-time capital equipment purchases with potential for spare parts, accessories, and aftermarket services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

AMA Gusberti SRL designs, manufactures, and sells automatic rotating polyurethane molding machines used for injection molding of polyurethane soles, soles directly on uppers, and other technical articles. The portfolio includes rotary machines (VAG 12, MOD. SA, PiU Boots, Trials Injector), the proprietary HybridPu® variable-density molding technology, and recycling/washing systems (Water Washing System, Recycled PU) for polyurethane materials, plus supporting accessories such as electric and orbital mould holders.

Product overview

Ama Gusberti SRL is a world leader in automatic rotary polyurethane molding machines, offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial machinery. The core product line includes rotary automatic machines (VAG 12, MOD. SA, PiU Boots, Trials Injector) for injection molding of polyurethane across diverse applications including soles, insoles, slippers, sandals, safety shoes, sports shoes, filters, wheels, bicycle seats, protective cases, and shock absorbers. The company also offers the innovative HybridPu® technology for variable density molding, along with recycling solutions (Water Washing System and Recycled PU machines) for environmental sustainability. Supporting products include accessories like Electric and Orbital Mould Holders. Founded in 1948 and based in Vigevano, Italy, the company serves major footwear manufacturers worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HybridPu: First molding method with variable density and characteristics

Products and services

• VAG 12 Rotary automatic polyurethane molding machine used for injection molding of polyurethane soles and components for industrial footwear and technical article manufacturers.
• MOD. SA Rotary automatic polyurethane molding machine for injection molding of polyurethane articles for footwear and industrial applications.
• PiU Boots Rotary automatic polyurethane molding machine designed specifically for boots production, used by footwear manufacturers.
• Trials Injector Polyurethane injection machine designed for trial and testing purposes, supporting customer product development and prototyping.
• HybridPu® Proprietary injection molding method that enables polyurethane articles to be produced with variable density and characteristics within a single molded part, allowing customized material properties for industrial applications.
• Water Washing System Machine for water washing and recycling of polyurethane materials, supporting environmental sustainability initiatives through recycling and reuse of polyurethane in industrial production.
• Recycled PU Machine for recycling polyurethane (PU) waste into reusable material, enabling circular economy practices in polyurethane manufacturing.
• Electric Injection Mould Holder Electric-powered injection mould holder accessory for polyurethane injection machines, providing improved precision and control in molding processes.
• Orbital Mould Holder Orbital rotation mould holder accessory for polyurethane injection machines, used for specialized polyurethane molding applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Machines enable production of soles directly on shoe uppers, reducing manufacturing steps and improving efficiency.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ENGEL Holding: Austrian manufacturer of injection molding machines primarily for plastics processing. Overlaps with AMA Gusberti in industrial molding machinery but is much broader, serving automotive, packaging, and technical parts rather than specializing in PU footwear systems.
• ARBURG GmbH + Co KG: German manufacturer of injection molding machines for plastics processing, including specialty LSR and elastomer applications. Adjacent competitor to AMA Gusberti in injection molding machinery, but focused on general plastics rather than rotary PU footwear systems.
• KraussMaffei Group: German machinery conglomerate with a broad portfolio spanning injection molding, extrusion, and reaction process machinery including PU systems. A larger incumbent that overlaps with AMA Gusberti in PU reaction processing but competes primarily through scale and breadth rather than footwear-specific specialization.

Direct peers

• DESMA Schuhmaschinen GmbH: German footwear machinery specialist and the most direct competitor to AMA Gusberti. DESMA designs PU injection molding machines for shoe soles and direct-on-upper production, serving the same footwear OEM customer base with rotary and stationary PU systems.
• Hennecke GmbH: German-based global leader in polyurethane processing machinery, including high-pressure PU injection machines for footwear, automotive seating, and technical foams. Competes with AMA Gusberti in the rotary PU molding machine segment and has absorbed Baulé.
• Cannon (Cannon Ergos): Italian-headquartered manufacturer of polyurethane processing equipment with a strong heritage in PU foaming, molding, and dispensing systems. Directly competes with AMA Gusberti in industrial PU machinery for both footwear and broader industrial applications, and shares the Italian/European manufacturing base.
• Polytype SA: Swiss-based manufacturer of PU processing machinery including injection, casting, and molding equipment. Competes directly with AMA Gusberti in industrial polyurethane machines for technical articles, filters, and molded components.

Regional players

• Linden Industries (Edge-Sweets): US-based manufacturer of polyurethane processing equipment including high-pressure metering machines and injection molding systems. Comparable product offering to AMA Gusberti but primarily serving North American industrial and elastomer customers rather than the Italian/European footwear cluster.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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