Trame S.r.l.

What Trame S.r.l. does

Trame S.r.l. is an Italian family-owned industrial service provider specializing in galvanic surface treatments for metal components, founded on November 23, 1955 in Bologna as TRattamento Antiruggine MEtalli (anti-rust treatment of metals). The company operates from a purpose-built facility in Zola Predosa, Emilia-Romagna, relocated there in 2021 to replace the original Via Boccioni site with higher-technology equipment. Core services include cyanide-free alkaline zinc plating (zincatura alcalina), bluing/blackening (brunitura), and manganese phosphating (fosfatazione al manganese), offered in both static and rotary processing modes through rotobarili (barrel) and telai (frame) lines capable of handling parts up to 3.30 m in length and 500 kg in weight.

The underlying technology is process-chemistry driven rather than software-driven: electrolytic zinc deposition without cyanide yields more uniform zinc distribution and superior red-corrosion resistance compared to acidic or cyanide methods; blackening relies on oxidation in a boiling concentrated alkaline solution; manganese phosphating deposits a 4-12 µm manganese phosphate layer at approximately 85 °C. Process differentiation is supported by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001:2025 certifications, an on-site 160,000 kWh/year photovoltaic system (avoiding ~85,000 kg CO2/year), and membership in Assogalvanica and Confindustria Emilia Area Centro. Throughput is approximately 3,000,000 kg of material treated and 30,000 orders processed annually.

Trame generates revenue by providing quote-based surface treatment services to industrial B2B customers, primarily metal manufacturers requiring corrosion protection, wear resistance, or aesthetic finishing as a final production step. Pricing is determined by material weight, dimensions, and treatment complexity and is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct from the single Zola Predosa facility to customers concentrated in Emilia-Romagna, with go-to-market driven by direct relationships, industry reputation, and inbound contacts through phone, email, and a website contact form. The company has 11 employees and is currently administered by Giorgio Cevolani and Vittorio Lipari, representing second/third-generation family ownership with no external investors or parent company.

Name

Trame S.r.l.

Legal name

Trame S.r.l.

Website

https://trame.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Trame S.r.l. is an Italian family-owned industrial service provider founded in 1955, offering cyanide-free galvanic surface treatments (zinc plating, blackening, manganese phosphating) to metal manufacturers primarily in Emilia-Romagna from a single Zola Predosa facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metal Surface Treatment Services

NAICS

Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring (332813), Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (33281)

SIC

Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Electroplating & Metal Finishing (Anodizing/Galvanizing/Passivation) (IMAIAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protective Coatings, Galvanizing & Metal Finishing for Structural Steel (IMADACAK), Industrial Protective Coatings (Steel/Concrete/Equipment) (IMAIAKAB), Industrial & Commercial Painting/Coatings/Surface Treatment (IMAIAAAK)

Keywords

• Metal surface treatment
• Galvanic zinc plating
• Metal corrosion protection
• Industrial metal finishing
• Electrolytic zinc coating

Headquarters

HQ city

Zola Predosa

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Surface treatment services: Trame generates revenue through providing galvanic surface treatment services including alkaline galvanizing, blackening, and manganese phosphating for metal components. Services are priced based on material weight, dimensions, and treatment complexity.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Trame S.r.l. provides outsourced galvanic surface treatment services for metal components, including cyanide-free alkaline electrolytic zinc plating (zincatura alcalina), blackening/brunitura, and manganese phosphating. Each treatment is offered in both static and rotary configurations, capable of processing parts up to 3.30 m length, 0.60 m width, 1.30 m height, and 500 kg weight. The company delivers corrosion protection, wear resistance, and aesthetic finishing for industrial manufacturers from its Zola Predosa facility.

Product overview

Trame S.r.l. is a galvanic metal treatment company offering three core surface treatment services: zinc plating (zincatura alcalina), bluing/blackening (brunitura), and manganese phosphatizing (fosfatazione al manganese). Each service is available in both static and rotary processing variants. The company operates from a new facility in Zola Predosa established in 2021, serving industrial customers with anti-rust and surface protection treatments for metal components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zincatura alcalina statica e rotativa (Cyanide-free alkaline zinc plating)

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000,000 kg of material treated annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered industry.

• AssogalvanicaindustryOthersMember of Assogalvanica, the Italian association for galvanic surface treatment companies, providing industry representation and networking.
• Confindustria Emilia Area CentroindustryOthersMember of Confindustria Emilia Area Centro, the regional representative of Italy's main industry federation, providing institutional support and industry advocacy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Atotech: Global leader in chemistry for plating, surface finishing, and electronics. Directly comparable to Trame in electrolytic plating chemistry and process technology, though operating at global scale rather than regional Italian job-shop scale.
• SurTec International: German-based specialty chemicals supplier for surface treatments including zinc plating and phosphating processes. Comparable to Trame in core electrolytic and chemical surface-treatment technologies.
• Kiesow Oberflächentechnik: German metal finishing chemicals and process provider. Comparable European SME-scale player to Trame in surface treatment technology and customer segments.
• NOF Metal Coatings: Specialty anti-corrosion coatings including zinc flake coatings for industrial fasteners and automotive applications. Directly comparable to Trame in corrosion-protective surface treatment technology.
• Coventya: European provider of specialty chemicals for metal surface finishing, including zinc plating and phosphating — directly overlapping Trame's core processes. Closest direct competitor at European specialty-chemical scale.

Broad incumbents

• Quaker Houghton: Industrial chemicals supplier including metal surface treatment solutions. Overlaps with Trame in industrial metal finishing but as part of a much broader fluid and chemical management portfolio.
• Element Solutions Inc: Specialty chemicals platform parent of Atotech, Coventya, and MacDermid Enthone. Relevant as the consolidated competitive platform that supplies chemistry and competes for the same end customers as Trame.
• MacDermid Enthone Electronics Solutions: Major surface finishing solutions provider with broad portfolio spanning electronics, industrial, and decorative finishes. Overlaps with Trame in plating chemistry but serves a much wider customer base.
• Chemetall (BASF Coatings): Global surface treatment chemicals supplier owned by BASF. Overlaps with Trame's pretreatment and finishing chemistry across multiple industries but as part of a much broader coatings portfolio.
• Henkel (Bonderite / Surface Treatment): Global chemical conglomerate with surface treatment portfolio including Bonderite conversion coatings. Overlaps with Trame in pretreatment chemistry but operates at global diversified scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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