What Alupress does

Alupress AG is a privately held, family-controlled Italian manufacturer of high-precision die-cast metal components for the global automotive industry, founded in 1965 in Brixen, South Tyrol. The company operates four production facilities across Italy (Brixen headquarters and Brixen-based Alupress Tooling), Germany (Hildburghausen), and the United States (Laurens, South Carolina), employing 750-1,000 staff and running more than 60 die-casting machines. Its core technology stack spans aluminum high-pressure die-casting, magnesium thixomolding, in-house toolmaking (with 3D metal printing, EDM, and 5-axis CNC machining), laser welding, precision CNC machining, and integrated surface finishing, cleaning, and assembly operations.

The business model is B2B contract manufacturing of custom-engineered components for automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Primary products include power electronics housings, e-axle structural components, brake system air dryer housings, onboard computer housings, and a differentiated cooling-solution product line that combines cast, extruded, and 3D-printed inserts joined via laser welding for e-mobility thermal management. Alupress holds IATF 16949:2016 plus ISO 9001/14001/45001/50001 certifications and is qualified to Tier 1 supplier standards globally. Named customers include Bosch (recipient of a Bosch Global Supplier Award among ~35,000 suppliers), Mercedes-Benz, and GKN Automotive; the company also dedicates recent Laurens capacity expansion (a second 1400t HPDC machine in 2024) to a major US automaker E-axle platform.

Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales supported by trade-show presence (EUROGUSS, IAA MOBILITY, PCIM Europe) and OEM roadshow participation, with a strategic co-development partnership with Intensa for laser welding and prototyping. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the company is wholly owned by the Oberrauch family with no institutional funding identified. Recent strategic activity has focused on e-mobility-aligned capacity expansion (magnesium thixomolding launched 2021, laser welding 2022, 1400t HPDC and advanced machining cells 2024), disciplined portfolio focus (divestiture of the Berlin machining subsidiary in 2020), and deepening of the North American footprint.

Name

Alupress

Legal name

Alupress AG

Website

https://alupress.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Alupress AG is a privately held, family-owned Italian manufacturer of high-precision aluminum and magnesium die-cast components for automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, operating four plants in Italy, Germany, and the USA with 750-1,000 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Die Casting

NAICS

Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting) (331524)

akta.pro primary industry

Aluminum Value-Added Components (Automotive, Aerospace, Packaging, Building Systems) (IMAKACAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aluminum Casting & Ingot/Billet/Slab Production (IMAKACAE), Aluminum Fabrication & Finishing (Machining, Anodizing, Coating) (IMAKACAI)

Keywords

• Aluminum die casting
• Magnesium thixomolding
• Automotive components
• Precision metal casting
• Laser welding services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brixen

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aluminum Die-cast Components: Manufacturing and sale of high-precision aluminum die-cast components for automotive applications including power electronics housings, brake system components, and structural parts. Revenue generated through long-term supply contracts with automotive OEMs and tier suppliers.
2. Magnesium Thixomolding Components: Production and sale of magnesium thixomolded components for automotive applications including onboard computers and interior components. Lightweight alternative to aluminum for weight-critical applications.
3. Tooling Services: In-house toolmaking services for Alupress production plants. Tools manufactured exclusively for internal use, providing independence from third-party suppliers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Alupress manufactures high-precision aluminum and magnesium die-cast components, including power electronics housings, e-axle parts, braking system components, on-board computers, and structural parts, primarily for the automotive industry. It delivers full-service system solutions from initial technological idea and in-house toolmaking through series production, leveraging proprietary capabilities in magnesium thixomolding, laser welding for lightweight and thermal management applications, precision machining, surface finishing, automated assembly, and technical cleaning.

Product overview

Alupress is a full-service system solutions provider specializing in aluminum and magnesium die-casting components for the automotive industry. The company operates as a unified portfolio combining core manufacturing capabilities (die-casting, thixomolding) with integrated value-add services including in-house tooling (Alupress Tooling), precision machining, surface finishing, laser welding, technical cleaning, and assembly. Their differentiated offerings include cooling solutions leveraging laser welding technology for thermal management applications and 3D printing for prototyping. The Alupress production system delivers components from initial technological idea through to end-of-production, positioning the company as a comprehensive system partner rather than a single-product manufacturer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aluminum Die-Casting Components High-precision aluminum die-cast components for automotive applications including power electronics housings, braking system components, and structural parts, produced with in-house simulations, sophisticated tool design, vacuum technology, minimum quantity spraying, and multilayer coatings. Targeted at automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Magnesium Thixomolding Components Magnesium components produced by thixomolding, enabling thinner walls and higher precision than conventional magnesium die casting. Approximately 33% lighter than equivalent aluminum parts and used for on-board computers and interior automotive components. Targeted at automotive applications where weight matters and plastics cannot be used due to thermal conductivity requirements.
• Cooling Solutions for Power Electronics Thermal management solutions combining cast elements with extruded, 3D-printed, extruded, or sintered components. Achieves up to 30% improved thermal resistance at contact points and up to 60% improved conductivity in cooling bank areas through laser welding of conductive inserts, and up to 70% CO2 reduction compared to conventional solutions via secondary alloys. Targeted at electric mobility and power electronics applications.
• Laser Welding Services for Die-Cast Components Laser welding service for aluminum die-cast components delivering 5–10x faster welding cycles than standard solutions, up to 30% weight savings through lightweight design, cost-efficient scalable production, and the ability to integrate conductivity enhancers. Targeted at automotive e-mobility components.
• Alupress Tooling (In-house Toolmaking) In-house toolmaking division for the Alupress Group, providing independent tooling capability with state-of-the-art automated machinery including CAD/CAM workplaces, 3D metal printing, die-sinking EDM, wire erosion, 3-axis and 5-axis CNC milling centers, HSC milling, CNC lathing, and roll grinding. Eliminates dependence on third-party tool suppliers and shortens project realization times.
• 3D Printing and Prototyping Services 3D printing services for components and tool parts, including metal 3D printing, used to produce prototypes, pre-series parts, and conformal cooling inserts via Jet-Cooling tooling technology. Targeted at automotive customers requiring early-stage prototyping in conjunction with system partner Intensa.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thermal resistance improved by up to 30% at contact points to electronic assembly
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IntensacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSystem partner specializing in laser welding technology and prototyping. While Intensa focuses on manufacturing of prototypes and pre-series products, Alupress acts as series supplier. Together they bring expertise early into series product design. Partnership based on clear complementarity with combined strengths, particularly in laser welding technology and cooling solutions.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nemak: Mexican-headquartered global leader in aluminum components for the automotive industry (engine, transmission, e-mobility). Directly comparable to Alupress as a Tier-1/2 supplier of complex aluminum castings into global OEMs, though materially larger and more geographically diversified.
• GF Casting Solutions (Georg Fischer): Swiss industrial group with a dedicated GF Casting Solutions division producing light-metal castings for automotive and industrial applications. Highly comparable on process portfolio (aluminum/magnesium die-casting) and customer base (European OEMs), with broader scale and product breadth.
• Montupet: French specialist in aluminum die-cast components for automotive (cylinder heads, structural parts, e-mobility housings). Closest direct peer to Alupress on aluminum die-casting focus, automotive end-market, and European OEM customer base.
• Endurance Technologies: Indian automotive component manufacturer with a strong aluminum die-casting franchise serving global OEMs. Comparable on casting process technology and automotive supply-chain positioning, though with broader product scope (suspension, braking) and India-centric cost structure.
• Shiloh Industries: US-based lightweighting and noise/vibration/harshness solutions specialist with aluminum and magnesium die-casting capabilities for automotive. Directly comparable on process technology and North American OEM exposure, particularly in EV structural and battery-related components.
• Gnutti Carlo: Italian precision aluminum die-casting and machining supplier with strong European automotive customer base. Closest same-country peer to Alupress on aluminum die-casting, machining, and automotive Tier-1 supply, with comparable scale.
• Stueken: German deep-drawn and die-cast metal components manufacturer serving automotive and industrial customers. Comparable on European automotive supply, metal-forming technology, and Tier-1/Tier-2 customer positioning, with adjacent rather than identical process mix.

Regional players

• Pace Industries: One of North America's largest custom die-casting producers (aluminum, zinc, magnesium) serving automotive and industrial markets. Comparable on die-casting process and North American footprint that competes with Alupress Laurens for US OEM programs.
• BBS Automotive: German automotive supplier of precision components and assemblies, including die-cast and machined parts for European OEMs. Comparable on automotive Tier-1/Tier-2 positioning in Germany and precision metal-component manufacturing, though broader in scope.

Emerging players

• Sandhar Technologies: Indian automotive component manufacturer with aluminum die-casting and magnesium thixomolding capabilities supplying global OEMs. Directly comparable on the magnesium thixomolding process and automotive lightweighting focus, with lower cost base and growing European customer reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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