QUALITAL SERVIZI S.r.l.

What QUALITAL SERVIZI S.r.l. does

QUALITAL SERVIZI S.r.l. is a privately held Italian limited liability company (S.R.L.) founded in 1994 and headquartered in Cameri, Province of Novara, Piedmont. The firm operates two service lines: an accredited testing laboratory (Laboratorio Prove) and an inspection department (Dipartimento Ispezioni), both focused on the surface treatment sector for aluminum and other metallic materials. The laboratory holds UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation from ACCREDIA (N° 00943) continuously since 2000, authorizing chemical analysis by optical emission spectrometry (OES), corrosion testing (neutral/acetic/cupro-acetic salt spray, Kesternich SO2, filiform), accelerated aging (xenon arc, QUV), mechanical testing (adhesion, impact, bending, Martindale, pressure cooker), coating thickness and gloss measurement. The inspection department deploys qualified inspectors to audit and maintain the European/Italian quality marks QUALICOAT, QUALANOD, QUALIDECO, QUALISTEELCOAT, and QUALITHERM, and to execute third-party process and product inspections plus technical expert assessments (perizie tecniche) for litigation. A powder coating pilot plant supports homologation testing for coating products.

The company was established specifically to operationalize the activities of QUALITAL (Istituto di Certificazione Industriale dell'Alluminio e altri Materiali) and AITAL (Associazione Italiana Trattamenti superficiali Alluminio), giving it a structurally embedded position in the Italian aluminum certification ecosystem. Revenue is generated on a quote-based professional services model across five streams: accredited and non-accredited laboratory testing, third-party inspections, quality mark audits, technical consulting/expert opinions, and a secondary resale line for used laboratory equipment (Solarbox, Suntest, Q-Sun, Spianatrice). Customers engage directly via phone (0321 510578) and email, supplemented by referrals from the QUALITAL and AITAL associations. Target segments include aluminum extrusion and surface treatment firms, steel coating companies, and broader Italian industrial manufacturers across automotive, mechanical, railway, electrical, and food sectors.

The business operates at micro-scale: 12 employees, a single facility in Cameri, share capital of €20,800 i.v. (P.IVA 01519160038), and Italy-only distribution through direct engagement. There are no disclosed institutional investors, no parent or subsidiary structure, no public listing, and no digital sales channels. The model is steady-state, owner-operated, and structurally dependent on the continued activity of the European quality mark schemes and the Italian industrial metal finishing customer base.

Name

QUALITAL SERVIZI S.r.l.

Legal name

QUALITAL SERVIZI S.R.L.

Website

https://qualitalservizi.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

QUALITAL SERVIZI S.r.l. is an ACCREDIA-accredited Italian testing laboratory and inspection firm, founded in 1994, providing chemical, corrosion, mechanical, and aging tests on aluminum and steel surface treatments, plus quality mark audits (QUALICOAT, QUALANOD, QUALIDECO, QUALISTEELCOAT, QUALITHERM) for Italian industrial manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cameri, Novara

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Testing Services: Accredited and non-accredited laboratory testing services for metallic materials and surface finishes including chemical analysis, corrosion testing, mechanical testing, coating thickness measurement, and color/gloss measurements. Services support characterization, conformity verification, and defect investigation.
2. Third-Party Inspections: Process and finished product verification inspections conducted by qualified inspectors at client facilities, including sampling for laboratory analysis and technical expert reports for disputes.
3. Quality Mark Audits: Audit services for issuance and maintenance of international quality marks including QUALANOD, QUALICOAT, QUALIDECO, QUALISTEELCOAT, and Italian QUALITHERM mark.
4. Technical Consulting: Technical consulting services for companies requiring quality verification on their products, process audits, and expert technical opinions in case of litigation between producers and clients.
5. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of used laboratory equipment in excellent condition with certified manufacturer maintenance, including Solarbox, Suntest, Q-SUN, and Spianatrice equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

QUALITAL SERVIZI provides accredited laboratory testing and on-site inspection services for aluminum and steel surface treatments, including chemical analysis, corrosion testing, mechanical testing, coating thickness measurement, and quality mark audits. The laboratory is ACCREDIA-accredited (N° 00943) under UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 17025 and supports the European quality marks QUALICOAT, QUALIDECO, QUALANOD, QUALISTEELCOAT, and the Italian QUALITHERM mark. The company also offers third-party inspections, technical expert assessments for disputes, and resale of used laboratory equipment.

Product overview

QUALITAL SERVIZI S.r.l. is a private company founded in 1994 that provides testing laboratory services and inspection services for the surface treatment sector of aluminum and other metallic materials. The company operates two core divisions: a Testing Laboratory (Laboratorio Prove) accredited according to UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 17025 by ACCREDIA (accreditation N° 00943), and an Inspection Department (Dipartimento Ispezioni) with qualified inspectors. The laboratory offers over 20 different test types covering chemical analysis, corrosion resistance (salt spray, Kesternich, filiform), mechanical properties (adhesion, impact, bending, indentation), coating thickness measurement, gloss measurement, and artificial aging. The inspection department performs audits for five European and Italian quality marks (QUALICOAT, QUALIDECO, QUALANOD, QUALISTEELCOAT, QUALITHERM) and third-party inspections with technical expert assessments. The company also sells used laboratory equipment and provides consulting services.

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Products and services

• Laboratorio Prove (Testing Laboratory) Accredited testing laboratory (UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 17025 by ACCREDIA, accreditation N° 00943) performing numerous tests on metallic materials and their surface finishes for characterization, conformity verification, and defect investigation, including chemical analysis, corrosion testing, mechanical testing, coating thickness measurement, gloss measurement, and accelerated aging.
• Dipartimento Ispezioni (Inspection Department) Qualified inspectors perform audits for the issuance and maintenance of international quality marks (QUALANOD, QUALICOAT, QUALIDECO, QUALISTEELCOAT, QUALITHERM) and conduct third-party inspections of processes and finished products.
• Audit Marchi di Qualità (Quality Mark Audits) Audit services for issuance and maintenance of European quality marks (QUALANOD, QUALICOAT, QUALIDECO, QUALISTEELCOAT) and the Italian QUALITHERM mark for thermal break aluminum profiles.
• Ispezioni Terza Parte (Third-Party Inspections) Third-party inspection services including process verification, finished product testing (in-situ and laboratory sampling), based on international standards (UNI, EN, ISO) or customer specifications.
• Perizie Tecniche (Technical Expert Assessments) Technical expert assessments for dispute resolution between manufacturers and clients regarding material quality conformity, including expert technical opinions in case of litigation.
• Occasioni Usato (Used Laboratory Equipment Sales) Sale of used laboratory equipment in excellent condition with certified manufacturer maintenance, including SOLARBOX 3000, SUNTEST XLS+, Q-SUN, and Spianatrice Quantoplan equipment.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ACCREDIA (Ente Italiano di Accreditamento)coreOthers · 1 January 2000ACCREDIA is the Italian national accreditation body that accredited Qualital Servizi laboratory according to UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 17025 (accreditation N° 00943) starting from year 2000. ACCREDIA attests to the technical competence, independence, and impartiality of the laboratory in executing accredited tests.
• QUALITAL (Istituto di Certificazione Industriale dell'Alluminio e altri Materiali)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994QUALITAL SERVIZI was founded in 1994 to support QUALITAL in its activities, providing the structure and resources for inspection, consulting, and testing services. The laboratory operates both privately and on behalf of QUALITAL, the national product certification body, within the specifications of QUALICOAT, QUALIDECO, QUALANOD, QUALISTEELCOAT, and QUALITHERM quality marks.
• AITAL (Associazione Italiana Trattamenti superficiali Alluminio)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994QUALITAL SERVIZI was founded in 1994 to support AITAL in its activities related to aluminum surface treatments, providing inspection, consulting, and testing services for the surface treatment industry.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Applus+ Italia: Spain-headquartered TIC group with strong presence in industrial inspection and laboratory testing for construction materials, coatings, and metallurgical products — the most direct large-scale competitor to Qualital Servizi's combined laboratory-testing-plus-third-party-inspection model.
• TEC Eurolab: Italian accredited laboratory specialized in materials testing, welds, mechanical testing, and chemical analysis for industrial clients — directly comparable as an Italy-based ISO/IEC 17025 accredited materials testing laboratory serving overlapping manufacturing customers.

Broad incumbents

• TÜV Italia (TÜV SÜD / TÜV Rheinland): Major German-origin certification bodies with Italian subsidiaries providing industrial materials testing, product certification, and quality system audits — a broad incumbent alternative for manufacturers needing accredited testing and certification work.
• Intertek Italia: Global testing services provider offering industrial materials analysis, coating and surface testing, and quality certification in Italy — competes for the same industrial manufacturing customers that rely on Qualital Servizi for aluminum and steel coating verification.
• Bureau Veritas Italia: International TIC (testing, inspection, certification) group with Italian operations delivering industrial commodity inspection, materials testing, and conformity assessment — overlaps with Qualital Servizi's laboratory and inspection services as a one-stop alternative for industrial clients.
• Eurofins Product Testing Italia: Eurofins group Italian operations offering product testing, materials characterization, and accredited laboratory services — competes for industrial quality verification work, particularly with manufacturers seeking multi-category accredited testing partners.
• RINA Services: Italian classification society and certification body delivering testing, inspection, and product certification for industrial sectors including materials, construction, and transport — offers overlapping accredited laboratory and conformity assessment services within Italy and abroad.
• SGS Italia: Global testing, inspection, and certification leader with Italian operations providing industrial materials testing, coatings evaluation, and quality assurance services — a broad incumbent covering the same end-customer base as Qualital Servizi but at portfolio scale rather than aluminum-specific niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Investors

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