HardwareCollegno, ItalyFounded 1977· One of 1702 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse
Develops, manufactures, and sells high-tech laser systems, sheet metal processing machinery, and additive manufacturing solutions for industrial applications.
CEO / Founder
Giovanni Negri
Team Size
1001-5000
Stage
Public
Total Funding
Publicly Traded
Latest Round
Acquired
Key Investors
Alpha Private Equity, Peninsula
Technology & Products
Key Products
Prima Industrie, primarily under its Prima Power brand, offers 2D and 3D laser machines (cutting, welding, drilling), punching and combined machines, and flexible manufacturing systems for sheet metal working. They also focus on additive manufacturing solutions.
Technological Advantage
A wide and diversified product portfolio covering multiple stages of industrial manufacturing. The company leverages its long history in industrial automation and laser technology to innovate in the growing field of metal additive manufacturing.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Providing a comprehensive and integrated portfolio of solutions for the entire sheet metal processing value chain, combined with innovative additive manufacturing technologies to enhance production efficiency and flexibility.
How They Differentiate
Prima Industrie differentiates itself by offering one of the widest product ranges in the industry, from individual machines to fully automated and integrated production lines that incorporate both traditional and additive manufacturing technologies.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturing companies of all sizes across various industrial sectors seeking advanced machinery for sheet metal processing and metal 3D printing.
["1977: Company founded.","1999: Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange.","2008: Acquisition of the Finnish group Finn-Power.","2018: Creation of the Prima Additive division.","2023: Acquired by Femto Technologies S.p.A. and delisted from the stock exchange."]
Notable Customers
While a comprehensive public customer list is not available, Prima Industrie serves thousands of clients in over 80 countries. A notable customer case study includes Lojer Oy, a Finnish manufacturer of hospital and wellness equipment.
Prima Industrie occupies a distinctive position in industrial manufacturing by offering an integrated portfolio that spans traditional subtractive sheet metal processing and metal additive manufacturing. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Collegno, Italy, the company operates through divisions that cover laser cutting, welding, drilling, punching, and flexible manufacturing systems, alongside its Prima Additive division created in 2018. This breadth allows customers to source both conventional and additive production equipment from a single supplier, reducing integration complexity in high-mix manufacturing environments.
The company's core additive technologies are directed energy deposition with laser beam (DED-LB) and powder bed fusion with laser beam (PBF-LB), both for metal applications. These systems are marketed alongside Prima Power's 2D and 3D laser machines, punching and combination machines, and automated production lines. The technological foundation draws on decades of experience in industrial laser systems and servo-electric automation, which Prima applies to improve energy efficiency and production flexibility in metal AM.
Prima serves manufacturing companies of all sizes across automotive, aerospace and defense, energy, general manufacturing, and electronics. A documented customer case is Lojer Oy, a Finnish manufacturer of hospital and wellness equipment. The company operates in over 80 countries and has a team of 1,001 to 5,000 employees. It was listed on the Milan Stock Exchange from 1999 until 2023, when it was acquired by Femto Technologies S.p.A. and delisted.
The strategic moat lies in the synergy between its three divisions, which lets it offer integrated solutions combining subtractive and additive processes. However, the company faces competition from dedicated metal AM system makers and laser equipment specialists. Its acquisition by Femto Technologies and delisting in 2023 may signal a shift in strategic direction or capital structure. Prima has raised approximately €90 million from investors including Alpha Private Equity and Peninsula, and maintains partnerships with universities such as the Polytechnic University of Turin for open innovation.
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