Cosmec srl

What Cosmec srl does

Cosmec srl is an Italian precision mechanical components manufacturer founded in 1970 and headquartered in Gattico-Veruno, Novara, within the Italian Aerospace District. The company produces high-precision mechanical components for aircraft structures, engines, landing systems, and hydraulic systems, and has progressively expanded into defense, industrial automation, automotive, and energy sectors. It employs 20 people across two production sites — the Gattico-Veruno headquarters and a secondary manufacturing facility in Cardano al Campo, Lombardy.

The firm's technical capabilities span a complete production cycle: analysis and design, planning and optimization, CNC turning and multi-axis milling, precision grinding, thermal bonding, surface treatments, non-destructive testing (ultrasonic, radiographic, magnetic particle, penetrant), assembly and finishing, and quality control. Underlying technologies include multi-axis CNC machinery, CAD/CAM systems, and latest-generation metrology controls. The company holds AS 9100 aerospace quality certification, NADCAP special process accreditation, and DAP (Delegation of Airworthiness Process) qualification for the Italian defense aerospace sector granted in 2021, and is a Leonardo certified supplier.

Cosmec operates a project-based B2B contract manufacturing model with quote-based pricing determined by complexity, materials, tolerances, and volume. Revenue is generated through direct sales to enterprise OEMs across aerospace, defense, hydraulics, industrial automation, and automotive; the company does not disclose pricing publicly and has no disclosed external investment or parent company. Named customers include Leonardo, Turkish Aerospace, AEREA, and Mikron. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales centered on direct technical engagement with customer engineering teams and qualification-based supplier onboarding.

Name

Cosmec srl

Legal name

Cosmec srl

Website

https://meccanica-cosmec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cosmec srl is an Italian precision mechanical components manufacturer founded in 1970, producing high-tolerance parts for aerospace, defense, hydraulics, industrial automation, and automotive clients including Leonardo and Turkish Aerospace from two production sites in northern Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Precision Component Manufacturing

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724)

akta.pro primary industry

Rotorcraft Parts & Components Manufacturing (Tier Suppliers) (IMABABAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Spindles & High-Speed Drives (Machine Tool Spindles, High-speed Motors) (IMAGACAL)

Keywords

• Precision machining services
• Aerospace component manufacturing
• CNC multi-axis machining
• Mechanical parts manufacturing
• Non-destructive testing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gattico-Veruno

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Mechanical Component Manufacturing: Design, manufacturing, and finishing of high-precision mechanical components for aerospace and industrial applications. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts and ongoing supplier relationships with major OEMs. The company provides complete production cycle services from analysis and design through machining, assembly, finishing, and quality certification.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Cosmec srl manufactures high-precision mechanical components for the aerospace, hydraulics, defense, industrial automation, automotive, and energy sectors. The company operates a complete, flexible, and custom production cycle including analysis and design, planning and optimization, CNC turning, CNC milling, grinding, thermal bonding, surface treatments, non-destructive testing, assembly and finishing, and quality control with international certifications. Production relies on multi-axis CNC machinery, CAD/CAM systems, and advanced metrological controls at facilities in Gattico-Veruno and Cardano al Campo, Italy.

Product overview

Cosmec srl is a precision mechanical components manufacturer established in 1970 in the Italian Aerospace District. The company offers a complete, flexible, and custom production cycle that includes: Analysis and Design, Planning and Optimization, CNC Manufacturing (Turning and Milling), Grinding, Thermal Bonding, Surface Treatments, Non-Destructive Testing, Assembly and Finishing, and Quality Control with Certifications. Their manufacturing technologies span CNC multi-axis machining, CAD/CAM systems, and advanced metrology controls. The company serves demanding sectors including aeronautics, hydraulics, defense, industrial automation, automotive, and energy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tornitura CNC (CNC Turning) Precision CNC turning services for rotational and cylindrical mechanical components used in aerospace, hydraulics, defense, industrial automation, and automotive applications.
• Fresatura CNC (CNC Milling) Multi-axis CNC milling services for complex part geometries and precision-machined components serving demanding industrial sectors.
• Rettifica (Grinding) Precision grinding services for high-tolerance mechanical components and tight surface finish requirements using advanced grinding machines.
• Accoppiamento Termico (Thermal Bonding) Thermal bonding and assembly services for multi-component mechanical assemblies used in aerospace and industrial applications.
• Controlli Non Distruttivi (Non-Destructive Testing) Non-destructive testing services using ultrasonic, radiographic, magnetic particle, and penetrant inspection methods to verify component integrity without damaging parts.
• Trattamenti Superficiali (Surface Treatments) Surface treatment services to enhance component durability, corrosion resistance, and surface properties for demanding aerospace and industrial applications.
• Analisi e Progettazione (Analysis and Design) Technical analysis and custom design services, providing close collaboration with clients from concept through to finished product engineering.
• Pianificazione e Ottimizzazione (Planning and Optimization) Production planning and process optimization services as part of the complete custom manufacturing cycle.
• Assemblaggio e Finitura (Assembly and Finishing) Component assembly and finishing services completed as part of the integrated production cycle for aerospace-grade components.
• Controllo Qualità e Certificazioni (Quality Control and Certifications) Quality control inspection and certification services supporting AS 9100 and NADCAP-accredited quality systems for aerospace-grade mechanical components.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LeonardocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeonardo is both a major customer and certification body. Cosmec holds certified supplier status from Leonardo, one of the major European aerospace and defense companies. This relationship includes AS 9100 quality certification requirements and ongoing component supply contracts.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Howmet Aerospace: US-listed global leader in aerospace engine components and structures, including precision machined parts and special processes. Comparable as a large incumbent across the same aerospace tier-1 supply chain Cosmec serves, with overlapping NDT and surface treatment capabilities.
• TransDigm Group: US-listed acquirer of sole-source aerospace components with high-margin proprietary positions. Comparable as a benchmark for the value of certified, sole-sourced aerospace components and as a potential strategic acquirer profile for a niche supplier like Cosmec.
• Senior plc: UK-listed manufacturer of high-precision aerospace and defense components and fluid conveyance systems. Comparable as a much larger, broadly diversified European precision aerospace components platform that competes for similar tier-1 supply positions.
• HEICO: US-listed aerospace parts and MRO specialist, including FAA-PMA parts and proprietary components. Comparable as a precision parts specialist benefiting from the same aerospace aftermarket dynamics, though at much larger scale and with proprietary IP rather than pure contract machining.
• GKN Aerospace: Global tier-1 aerospace supplier (owned by Melrose Industries) producing aerostructures and engine components. Comparable as a much larger incumbent that both supplies and competes for precision machined work for the same European aerospace primes.

Direct peers

• LISI Aerospace: European Tier-1 manufacturer of aerospace fasteners and small precision components, with multi-axis machining and special-process accreditation. Comparable in serving major European primes and in relying on AS 9100 / NADCAP certifications to secure long-term supply positions.
• Figeac Aéro: French tier-1 supplier of precision machined parts and sub-assemblies for the aerospace industry, directly comparable to Cosmec in customer base (Airbus, Safran, etc.), certification-driven business model, and special-process capabilities (NDT, surface treatments).
• Mecachrome: Canadian/European precision machining and assembly supplier focused on aerospace structures and engines. Comparable to Cosmec in multi-axis CNC machining of complex components and certified production for major OEMs.
• Aerospheres (Aero Technologies): UK-based precision aerospace machining and assembly specialist serving engine and airframe OEMs. Comparable to Cosmec as a mid-sized European precision machining shop targeting aerospace tier-1 customers with AS 9100 / NADCAP-style quality systems.

Others

• Mikron Machining: Swiss precision machining and automation equipment maker; listed as a customer of Cosmec. Relevant as a customer/buyer peer given the overlap in high-precision multi-axis CNC technology, although it sits on the buyer side of the relationship rather than competing directly.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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