CHEDDITE ITALY S.R.L.

What CHEDDITE ITALY S.R.L. does

CHEDDITE ITALY S.R.L. is a privately held Italian manufacturer of smoothbore shotgun cartridges and ammunition components, founded in 1901 in Livorno and continuously operating for over 125 years. The company produces finished cartridges across hunting (Aquila, Migratoria, Elite, Ecoshot non-toxic, Silenziate silenced, Ungulati, Magnum, Buckshots, Long Range) and sport shooting (Drago, Universal, Smart Strike, X-Storm, Mach 3, Sporting, Gladiator, Target) lines, covering calibers 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 410, and 8 Flobert. It also manufactures the full set of ammunition components — cases, Clerinox primers (CX50, CX1000, CX2000), DRAGO/AQUILA/GRANULAR S powders, and wads including the 2025-launched GEA biodegradable range — under proprietary specifications with automated production, in-line sensors, and digital ballistic analysis on a 50-hectare Livorno plant with 50-million-unit storage capacity (post-2024 warehouse). The company operates an Aulla explosives-components facility acquired in the 1960s and owns Cheddite France (acquired from Gevelot in the 1980s), which produces primers and cartridge cases for European distribution.

The business model is hybrid B2B and B2C, monetizing through hardware sales of finished cartridges and components. Go-to-market combines authorized dealer and retailer networks (B2C hunters, sport shooters, retailers, shooting ranges) with direct B2B sales to industrial cartridge reloaders using Cheddite components. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is mediated through catalog-based quote requests segmented by buyer type. Customer segments span individual consumers (hunters across game types, competitive shooters across Trap, Skeet, Sporting/Compak, Elica, Target Slug, dynamic shooting) and business buyers (outdoor retailers, gun shops, shooting range operators, industrial reloaders worldwide). Cheddite monetizes its CIP-compliant, ISO 9001/14001/45001-certified production through multi-year wholesale contracts with retailers and shooting ranges and ongoing industrial component supply agreements with global reloaders. The company is privately held (no parent, no public listing), self-funded across its 125-year history, and was recognized as a Historic Italian Company by Unioncamere in 2025.

Name

CHEDDITE ITALY S.R.L.

Legal name

CHEDDITE ITALY S.R.L.

Website

https://chedditeitaly.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CHEDDITE ITALY S.R.L. is a 125-year-old Italian manufacturer of smoothbore shotgun cartridges and ammunition components (cases, Clerinox primers, DRAGO/AQUILA/GRANULAR S powders, wads), serving hunters, sport shooters, retailers, shooting ranges, and industrial reloaders in Italy and internationally through dealer and direct B2B channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hunting and Shooting Ammunition

NAICS

Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing (332992)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Ammunition Manufacturing (Small-, Medium- & Large-Caliber) (IMABAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Small Arms Propellants (Smokeless Powder) (IMAEALAG)

Keywords

• Hunting ammunition
• Shotgun cartridges
• Ammunition components
• Reloading components
• Sport shooting cartridges

Headquarters

HQ city

Livorno

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Finished Cartridges Sales: Cheddite manufactures and sells complete smoothbore shotgun cartridges for hunting and sport shooting, including hunting cartridges and shooting cartridges across multiple calibers (12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 410, 8 Flobert).
2. Components Sales: Sale of individual cartridge components including cases, primers (Clerinox), wads, and gunpowders (DRAGO, AQUILA, GRANULAR S) to reloaders and industrial manufacturers.
3. Industrial Reloading Components: Supply of components to industrial cartridge loaders who focus on reliability and results, looking for a top-notch industrial partner.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cheddite Italy manufactures and sells smoothbore shotgun cartridges for hunting and sport shooting, plus complete cartridge components (cases, primers, wads, and gunpowders). The company produces both finished cartridges across multiple calibers (12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 410, 8 Flobert) for end consumers and standalone components for industrial cartridge reloaders worldwide.

Product overview

Cheddite Italy S.R.L. is a historic Italian ammunition manufacturer founded in 1901, specializing in smoothbore shotgun cartridges and components. The company offers two core product categories: Shooting Cartridges (Cartucce da Tiro) for sport disciplines including Trap, Skeet, Sporting, and Target, available in lines such as Drago, Universal, Smart Strike, X-Storm, and Mach 3; and Hunting Cartridges (Cartucce da Caccia) for game hunting in lines including Aquila, Elite, Ecoshot (non-toxic), Silenziate (silenced), and Ungulati. Additionally, Cheddite produces four key components: Cases (Bossoli), Gunpowders (DRAGO, AQUILA, GRANULAR S), Wads (including the new GEA biodegradable wads), and Primers (Clerinox CX50, CX1000, CX2000). The company operates from its Livorno plant spanning 50 hectares, with recent investments in automation, sustainability, and a new warehouse expanding capacity to 50 million cartridges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Shooting Cartridges (Cartucce da Tiro) Shotgun cartridges for sport shooting disciplines including Trap, Skeet, Sporting/Compak, Elica, Target Slug, and Sports Shooting. Available in product lines such as Drago, Universal, Smart Strike, Skorpion, X-Storm, Oro, Mach 3, Sporting, Gladiator, Palla, Elica, Target, and Small Calibers across multiple calibers.
• Hunting Cartridges (Cartucce da Caccia) Shotgun cartridges for hunting applications targeting various game species including migratory birds, waterfowl, small game, and large game. Product lines include Aquila, Migratoria, Classic, Freeshot, Dispersante, Elite, Ecoshot (Non-toxic), Long Range, Magnum, Buckshots, Ungulati, Speciale Capanno, and Silenziate. Available in calibers 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 410, and 8 Flobert.
• Cartridge Cases (Bossoli) Shotgun shell casings recognized for mechanical strength, consistency, and material quality. Available in multiple calibers and configurations, designed for high-speed industrial production lines. Supplied to industrial cartridge reloaders and used internally in Cheddite finished cartridges.
• Gunpowders (Polveri) Propellants including DRAGO (latest versatile powder for hunting and shooting), AQUILA (historic powder reworked with latest technology, developed in the 1960s), and GRANULAR S (for pistol and revolver reloading in FINE and COARSE versions). Sold to industrial reloaders and used internally.
• Wads (Borre) Wads designed to optimize gas sealing, lead protection, and ballistic accuracy. Includes GEA biodegradable wads launched in 2025, unique for resistance to extreme temperatures and excellent gas holding capacity. Available in 12, 16, 20 gauge. Sold to industrial reloaders and used internally in finished cartridges.
• Primers (Clerinox) Clerinox primers (CX50, CX1000, CX2000) used worldwide for consistent quality. Compatible with all main powders on the market, ensuring regular ignition and ideal ballistic results. Explosive mixture does not contain mercury-based compounds. Sold to industrial cartridge reloaders globally and used internally.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1000 days without workplace injuries achieved August 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gevelot (France)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1980Historic French manufacturer of cartridge cases and primers. Cheddite acquired Gevelot factories creating Cheddite France, now a European leader in primer and case production. This strategic acquisition strengthened Cheddite's position in component manufacturing.
• ANPAM (Associazione Nazionale Produttori Armi e Munizioni Sportive)coreOthersItalian national association of firearms and sporting ammunition producers. Cheddite is a member, demonstrating commitment to the Italian ammunition industry and participation in industry advocacy and standards development.
• AFEMS (Associazione Fabbricanti Estrattori, Munizioni e Strumenti)coreOthersAssociation of manufacturers of extractors, ammunition, and instruments. Membership supports industry collaboration and represents Cheddite in European ammunition manufacturing community.
• CNCn (Commissione Nazionale Caccia)minorOthersItalian National Hunting Commission, the body responsible for hunting regulations and standards in Italy. Partnership ensures Cheddite stays informed on regulatory changes and contributes to hunting policy discussions.
• Fondazione UNAminorOthersItalian hunting foundation focused on sustainable hunting, wildlife conservation, and hunting culture. Partnership aligns with Cheddite's environmental sustainability initiatives including the ECOSHOT non-toxic product line.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Remington Ammunition: Historic US ammunition brand with shotgun, rifle, and handgun ammunition lines and wide US/global distribution; an incumbent competitor for hunting and sport shooting shotgun shells.
• Federal Premium (Vista Outdoor): Major US ammunition brand covering shotgun, centerfire, and rimfire with strong sporting and hunting positioning; overlaps with Cheddite across hunting shotgun shells but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Winchester Ammunition (Olin Corporation): Large US ammunition manufacturer with broad shotgun, rifle, and handgun lines and global distribution; competes with Cheddite in international shotgun markets but at much greater scale and brand spend.

Direct peers

• Nobel Sport: French shotgun cartridge and component manufacturer with comparable European footprint and caliber range; directly comparable to Cheddite France (Gevelot) on primers and cases, and to Cheddite Italy on finished shotgun shells.
• Fiocchi Munizioni: Italian shotgun and rimfire ammunition manufacturer headquartered near Lecco, Italy; the closest Italian-headquartered competitor to Cheddite across hunting, sport shooting cartridges, and components, with overlapping European distribution.
• Sellier & Bellot: Czech-based shotgun and rimfire ammunition manufacturer owned by Colt CZ Group, selling across Europe and globally; directly comparable in caliber range and shotgun hunting/sport shooting SKUs.
• Hodgdon Powder Company: US-based propellant and powder manufacturer (Hodgdon, IMR, Winchester, Accurate brands) supplying reloaders and industrial loaders; directly comparable to Cheddite's Aquila, Drago, and Granular S propellant lines.
• Baschieri & Pellagri: Italian shotgun cartridge maker with a heritage dating to 1885, offering hunting and sport shooting shells across similar calibers; competes head-on with Cheddite in Italian and export shotgun ammunition markets.
• RCN (Companhia Brasileira de Cartuchos): Brazilian shotgun cartridge manufacturer with global export presence across hunting and sport shooting; comparable on caliber range, finished cartridge portfolio, and component supply.
• Vectan (Bauduin / SNPE): European propellant/powder brand used in shotgun reloading; comparable to Cheddite's gunpowder business on product type and reloader customer segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Investors

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