What Metalco does

Metalco Srl is an Italian urban furniture manufacturer founded in 1984 and headquartered in Castelminio di Resana, Treviso. The company designs and produces a comprehensive range of public-space furniture, including benches, planters, bus shelters, fountains, waste and recycling bins, bicycle racks, information panels, bollards, and picnic-area products, distributed across more than 15 product categories such as Benches/Seats/Tables, Litter Bins, Bicycle Racks, Planters, Bus Shelters, Fountains, Noticeboards, Bollards/Barriers, and Picnic Area. Manufacturing spans an unusually broad material palette, including hot-dip and cold-galvanized steel and aluminum with powder coating, AISI 304/316 stainless steel, Corten steel, hardwood and thermally treated pine, WPC, HPL, UHPC, HPC, PDM reconstituted stones, sintered stone, and fiberglass, with proprietary finishes such as SABLE' (metallic wrinkle texture), UHPC ALFA, and HPC VELLUTO (anti-graffiti optional). The business model is project-based and quote-driven, combining standard catalog products with custom TAILOR MADE solutions for municipalities, governments, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, commercial/retail developers, and transportation infrastructure projects, sold through direct enterprise field sales, international distribution partners (e.g., Playpoint Singapore, Totul Verde in Romania), and trade fair participation. Metalco operates as a subsidiary within Agora Makers Group under the coordination of Holding Agora SAS, with 88 employees, a 40+ year design heritage anchored in the 'Social Design for Real Life' philosophy, and a project portfolio spanning 18+ countries including Italy, France, UK, Singapore, Malaysia, UAE, Qatar, Switzerland, Turkey, Brazil, USA, Canada, Australia, and Algeria. Notable reference projects include 412+ products at Acibadem Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul, 60 Riva benches at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, the Wenceslas Square project in Prague, and recycling bins at Aeroporti di Roma.

Name

Metalco

Legal name

Metalco Srl

Website

https://metalco.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Metalco Srl is an Italian urban furniture manufacturer (founded 1984, 88 employees) designing benches, planters, shelters, bins, and street furniture from advanced materials for municipalities, healthcare, education, and commercial projects across 18+ countries, operating as part of Agora Makers Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Urban Furniture

NAICS

Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural & Miscellaneous Metals (Stairs, Railings, Ladders) (IMADACAE)

Keywords

• Urban furniture manufacturing
• Street furniture design
• Public space furnishings
• Outdoor seating solutions
• Bus shelter design

Headquarters

HQ city

Castelminio di Resana

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Urban Furniture Sales: Metalco generates revenue through the sale of urban furniture products including benches, planters, shelters, fountains, litter bins, bike racks, bollards, and other street furniture. Products are sold through direct sales to municipalities, governments, and institutional buyers, as well as through project-based contracts for urban redevelopment initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Metalco designs and manufactures urban furniture for public spaces, producing benches, planters, bus shelters, drinking fountains, litter and recycling bins, bicycle racks, bollards, noticeboards, and picnic area equipment. The company offers both standard catalogue products and custom TAILOR MADE solutions for large-scale urban redevelopment projects, working across materials including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, Corten steel, wood, WPC, HPL, UHPC, HPC, PDM, sintered stone, and fiberglass.

Product overview

Metalco is an urban furniture manufacturer that creates benches, planters, bus shelters, fountains, waste bins, bicycle racks, information panels, and bollards. The company operates under the 'Social Design for Real Life' philosophy, creating public space furniture that combines aesthetics, functionality and sustainability. Product portfolio includes multiple collections (KORE, LIBRE, SEDIS, FORESTA, COBRA, TWIST, OLYMPIA, GRAND ARC, FOLLY, Animal Factory) organized in categories such as benches/seats/tables, litter bins, bicycle racks, planters, bus shelters, fountains, noticeboards, bollards/barriers, and picnic area products. The STILE catalogue serves as the main product catalog. Products are manufactured using materials including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, Corten steel, wood, WPC, HPL, UHPC, HPC, PDM (Reconstituted Stones), sintered stone, and fiberglass.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Olympia Bench Iconic bench collection from Metalco, winner of the Good Design Awards 2025. Combines aesthetics, functionality, and a contemporary vision of public space design for municipalities and public space administrators.
• Grand Arc Bench Iconic bench collection from Metalco, winner of the Good Design Awards 2025. Features innovative formal quality in urban furniture design, intended for public spaces.
• Animal Factory Collection Playground equipment collection designed by Luca Boscardin in collaboration with Magis and Metalco, featuring animal-shaped play structures including crocodiles, giraffes, dinosaurs, and gorillas for innovative urban parks and public spaces.
• TWIST Monolithic chaise longue in UHPC (Ultra High Performance Concrete) designed by Roberto Semprini, intended for urban lounges and public spaces.
• KORE Modular Seating Collection Modular seating collection in UHPC (Ultra High Performance Concrete) with wave-like freeform design, available in three shapes (A, B, C) for individual or linear arrangement. Winner of Red Dot Award 2022 and BIG SEE 2022.
• LIBRE Bench Collection Bench collection with arched cast aluminum supports and tubular steel seat/backrest. Seven models available in curved and linear versions. Received Special Mention at German Design Awards and nominated for Prix du Palmarès de l'ArchiDesignClub.
• SEDIS Modular Bench Collection Modular bench collection with backrest, featuring cast aluminum supports and varnished Okumè wood slats. Designed by Antonio Citterio and Toan Nguyen. Winner of XXI Edition of Compasso d'Oro and included in ADI Design Index.
• Folly Bench (HPC Concrete Version) Iconic bench originally designed by Ron Arad in polyethylene, reinterpreted in HPC (High Performance Concrete) through the Metalco-Magis collaboration. Features distinctive concave and convex shape with various grooves, suited for outdoor spaces and social interaction.
• FORESTA Bench Collection Bench collection with central armrest and steel supporting structure. Features laminated larch wood beams with water drainage design. Winner of First Prize Good Design Awards.
• COBRA Modular Bench Modular bench collection with wooden slats that integrate with wood cladding. Deployed at Domaine de Bayssan Theater in Béziers, France, and at Sorbonne Nouvelle University of Paris.
• Benches, Seats and Tables Collection Core product category including multiple bench, seat, and table collections such as I-BOX, OLYMPIA, SAKURA, FOLLY, GRANDIFIORIERE, and others for public spaces.
• Litter Bins and Recycling Bins Waste collection products including CARRÉ, CUB, RUBINO, BOTTE, CESTIS, AERO, Top, and Soave bins for public spaces, parks, and transit corridors.
• Bicycle Racks Bike parking solutions including MOMO', BIELLA, RESET, CICLOS, SPYRA, CAFÉ and others for urban mobility and public spaces.
• Planters Urban planters including ONICE, CITY OF SION, SIZE, GRAND FIONIERE and others, available in various materials including PDM and Corten steel.
• Bus Shelters Urban transport shelters including PENSILIS, CABINEDDA, HUT, and custom TAILOR MADE solutions for transit corridors and bus stops.
• Noticeboards and Information Panels Information display products including SENNA, LEGGIO, ICARO, CHAMONIX, TARGA, TOPAZIO, COBRA, SPYRA, AGAVE for public communication and wayfinding.
• Fountains Urban drinking fountains and water features including FUENTE DOG, designed for use by people and animals in public spaces.
• Pic-Nic Area Equipment Outdoor recreation products including PIC NIC tables, PING PONG tables, C-BQ and B-BQ barbecues, B-B SASS, and MERENDA for public parks and recreational areas.
• Bollards and Barriers Urban safety and delimitation products including ONICE steel bollards, HESPERIA, and CORALLO for pedestrian areas, plazas, and traffic calming.

Quantifiable outcome

• Good Design Awards 2025 for Olympia and Grand Arc benches - international recognition for design excellence and innovation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MagiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2025Metalco collaborates with Magis, a renowned Venetian company, on products like the Animal Factory collection (playground equipment with animal-shaped designs by Luca Boscardin) and the Folly bench project (originally designed by Ron Arad in polyethylene, reinterpreted in HPC concrete). The collaboration aims to create furnishing accessories meeting high aesthetic and functional standards for public and private spaces.
• Playpoint Singapore Pte LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Playpoint Singapore Pte Ltd is Metalco's partner for the Singapore market. In January 2018, they installed 60 Riva benches inside Gardens By The Bay, a major park attraction in Singapore. Playpoint follows the development of projects carefully to ensure proper execution.
• Agora Makers GroupOthersMetalco is part of Agora Makers, an international Group specialized in street furniture and public lighting. The group brings together innovative technologies with Metalco's expertise in working with steel, aluminium, wood, and concrete. Agora Makers includes multiple brands including Totul Verde and other urban-furniture brands. Metalco operates under the management and coordination of Holding Agora SAS.
• Totul VerdecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTotul Verde is Metalco's official partner for projects in Bucharest's Sector 4, Romania. The partnership has grown from 2017 onward, encompassing various urban regeneration projects including boulevards (Alexandru Obregia, Constantin Brâncoveanu), new squares and esplanades, and parks. Totul Verde collaborates with Metalco for standard catalogue products and custom solutions, with the collaboration extending to Agora Makers Group's other urban-furniture brands.
• Davide FancellominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian designer Davide Fancello collaborated with Metalco and local administration/artisans of BAM to create the Cabinedda bus shelter in Dorgali, Sardinia. The shelter was designed through close collaboration between the designer, local administration, and artisans.
• ContarinaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContarina, a leading company in urban waste disposal in the province of Treviso, collaborated with Metalco to introduce innovative waste management solutions. Top and Soave bins have been installed in historic centers including Treviso and Castelfranco Veneto, combining modern design with functionality for urban waste management.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Streetlife: Streetlife is a Dutch premium street furniture manufacturer specializing in benches, tree products, and bicycle infrastructure for public spaces. It is directly comparable to Metalco as a European designer-manufacturer serving municipalities and landscape architects with a similar catalog-plus-custom model and emphasis on sustainable materials.
• Landscape Forms: Landscape Forms is a US-based premium manufacturer of outdoor furniture, lighting, and structures for public spaces. It is the North American analog to Metalco, serving similar institutional and municipal customers with high-design products and is often cited in the same specification shortlists globally.
• Santa & Cole: Santa & Cole is a Spanish urban furniture and public lighting company with strong design heritage and a Mediterranean aesthetic similar to Metalco's. It directly competes in benches, bollards, and planters for public-space projects across Europe, Latin America, and beyond.
• Escofet: Escofet is a Spanish manufacturer specializing in concrete and stone urban furniture, including benches and planters. It overlaps directly with Metalco's concrete-based product lines (UHPC, HPC, PDM) and competes for similar architectural specifications in public-space projects.
• AKABA: AKABA is a Slovenian urban furniture manufacturer with a design-led catalog of benches, chairs, and tables for public spaces. It directly competes with Metalco in European specification-driven projects, with comparable price positioning and aesthetic sensibility.
• Vestre: Vestre is a Norwegian outdoor and urban furniture manufacturer known for sustainability leadership and Scandinavian design. It competes head-to-head with Metalco in the premium European public-space furniture segment, with comparable product categories (benches, tables, planters) and similar design-led positioning.
• mmcité: mmcité is a Czech manufacturer of street and urban furniture with a broad catalog of benches, shelters, litter bins, and bike racks. It competes directly with Metalco in European public tenders and shares the same project-based sales motion targeting municipalities.

Emerging players

• Magis: Magis is an Italian design furniture company that collaborates with Metalco on co-developed products (Animal Factory, Folly bench). While primarily an indoor designer furniture maker, its expanding outdoor and concrete lines (HPC Folly) make it an emerging direct competitor in design-led outdoor furniture.
• Green Furniture Concept: Green Furniture Concept is a Swedish sustainable furniture manufacturer with modular seating for public and transit spaces. It overlaps with Metalco's KORE and SEDIS modular lines, particularly in transit and large-installation use cases, with comparable sustainability positioning.

Regional players

• Furtho: Furtho is a UK-based street furniture manufacturer offering benches, planters, shelters, and bollards primarily to the British public sector. It is comparable to Metalco as a regional street-furniture specialist competing for similar municipal contracts, though it does not match Metalco's international reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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