Povrly Copper Industries A.s.

What Povrly Copper Industries A.s. does

Povrly Copper Industries a.s. (PCI) is a Czech joint-stock company (akciová společnost) founded in 1898 and headquartered in Povrly, Czech Republic, where it operates a single integrated manufacturing site. The company processes copper and brass through continuous casting, rolling, pressing, and finishing to produce three core product lines: brass coils (alloys CuZn5 through CuZn37), copper coils (Cu-DHP for roofing and Cu-ETP for electrical/automotive use) manufactured to EN 1652, and stamped ammunition components including cartridge cups (kalíšky) and primer discs (rondelky) for small arms up to 12.7mm caliber, covering both NATO standard and less common calibers. PCI self-describes as one of the European leaders in ammunition component manufacturing, supported by unique end-to-end know-how spanning material melting through component design and production.

The company serves three primary vertical segments: defense and ammunition (armed forces and civilian markets), electrical and automotive industries, and general manufacturing (jewelry, sanitary, textile machinery, machining). All sales flow through an exclusive distribution arrangement: Metalimex a.s. handles domestic and standard product distribution, while the wholly-owned subsidiary PCI Trading s.r.o. manages exports to 25 countries for products requiring export licenses. PCI holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 50001:2018 certifications and publishes ESG reporting with regular carbon footprint measurement.

Since 2006, PCI has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of MTX Group, a diversified industrial conglomerate that provided capital and market access enabling the company's expansion beyond the Czech Republic. Following the 2009 reorientation away from materials being displaced by aluminum and galvanized substitutes, ammunition components became a strategic specialty. In 2022, the company was renamed from Měď Povrly to Povrly Copper Industries a.s. to formalize its international positioning. The company currently employs more than 200 people, down from a historical peak of over 1,000 in the 1960s–70s.

Name

Povrly Copper Industries A.s.

Legal name

Povrly Copper Industries a.s.

Website

https://pci.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1898

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Povrly Copper Industries a.s. is a Czech manufacturer of copper and brass coils plus stamped ammunition components (cartridge cups and primer discs up to 12.7mm). A 125-year-old industrial firm and MTX Group subsidiary exporting to 25 countries via exclusive distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Copper and Brass Manufacturing

NAICS

Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying (331420), Forging and Stamping (33211)

SIC

Secondary Smelting & Refining Of Nonferrous Metals (3341), Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAKADAF

Copper Refining (Electrorefining & Fire Refining)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Metals & Mining/Copper Mining & Smelting/Refining

SECONDARYEDAOAGAK

Sheet Metal, Stamping & Presswork

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Manufacturing, Machining & Industrial Technology

Keywords

• Copper coil manufacturing
• Brass coil production
• Ammunition components manufacturing
• Metal rolling services
• Copper alloy processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Povrly

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Copper and brass coil sales: Manufacturing and sale of rolled copper and brass coils/strips produced to EN 1652 standard, sold primarily through distributors to electrical, automotive, construction, and other industrial sectors
2. Ammunition component manufacturing: Production and sale of cartridge cups (kalíšky) and primer discs (rondelky) for small arms ammunition to both civilian and military customers, including NATO standard calibers up to 12.7mm

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Povrly Copper Industries a.s. (Povrly Copper Industries joint-stock company) is a Czech metal manufacturer that produces rolled copper and brass coils across a range of standard and custom alloys (CuZn5 to CuZn37, Cu-DHP, Cu-ETP). In addition, it manufactures stamped metal components — specifically cartridge cups and primer discs — serving as one of Europe's established suppliers of ammunition components. Production spans the full value chain from casting of input material through rolling and finishing to stamped finished parts.

Product overview

Povrly Copper Industries A.s. is a Czech manufacturing company with over 125 years of experience in copper and brass processing. The company operates as a single unified product portfolio comprising three core product lines: Mosazné svitky (Brass Coils), Měděné svitky (Copper Coils), and Lisované výrobky (Stamped Products/Ammunition Components). The brass and copper coils are produced in various standard alloys with different temper states, serving electrical, automotive, textile, machining, defense, sanitary, and jewelry industries. The stamped products division focuses on ammunition components including cartridge cups and discs for small-caliber ammunition up to 12.7mm, representing a unique specialized capability for both civilian and armed forces markets. Products are distributed exclusively through Metalimex a.s., with export licensing handled by subsidiary PCI Trading s.r.o.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brass Coils (Mosazné svitky)

Quantifiable outcome

• 125 years of industry experience
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Metalimex a.s.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of all Povrly Copper Industries products in the primary market. Handles sales and distribution to industrial customers within the distribution network.
• PCI Trading s.r.o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholly-owned subsidiary serving as exclusive distributor for products that require export licenses, handling international distribution to 25 countries.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MKM Mansfelder Kupfer und Messing: German brass mill producing rolled copper and brass strips, sheets, and plates to similar EN standards. Closely comparable European specialty brass mill with similar product range and industrial customers.
• Halcor (Elval Group): Greek copper and brass tubes and coils manufacturer serving industrial, HVAC, and electrical markets across Europe. Comparable in copper alloy rolled products and industrial customer base.
• Nammo AS: Nordic ammunition and defense company producing small and medium caliber ammunition including cartridge components. Comparable in ammunition component manufacturing and serves both civilian and military defense markets.
• KME Group: Italian manufacturer of semi-finished copper and copper alloy products including coils, sheets, strips, and tubes for industrial applications. Closely comparable in copper rolling product portfolio and European industrial customer base.
• RUAG Ammotec (now part of Beretta): European small arms ammunition manufacturer serving civilian and military markets with NATO-standard calibers. Comparable in ammunition end-product and component manufacturing for defense and civilian markets.
• Wieland Group: German-headquartered global manufacturer of copper and copper alloy rolled products (sheets, strips, coils) for similar industrial customers including electrical, automotive, and electronics. Directly comparable in core copper/brass rolling business with similar EN-standard product portfolio.
• Poongsan Corporation: Korean manufacturer of copper and copper alloy rolled products and ammunition components including cartridge cases. Directly comparable in ammunition component manufacturing and copper rolled products portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Furukawa Electric: Japanese global manufacturer of copper products including rolled strips, wires, and specialty copper components for electronics, automotive, and industrial customers. Much larger scope but comparable in copper rolled product technology.
• Aurubis AG: Leading European copper producer with integrated smelting, refining, and rolled product operations. Much larger scope than PCI but directly competes in copper strip and sheet markets with similar EN-standard products.

Regional players

• Diehl Defence: German defense contractor producing guided munitions and ammunition including small caliber rounds. Comparable in European defense segment exposure and ammunition-related component manufacturing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/medpovrly

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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