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An important step bringing us even closer to 'The Perfect Weld Seam'

16 July 2024 | 

We are pleased to welcome Italfil SpA, an Italian premium welding wire manufacturer as one more successful company into our voestalpine Böhler Welding-family. With Italfil’s joining, voestalpine Böhler Welding’s product portfolio is enhanced, particularly with un- & low-alloyed solid wires for automated high-quality welding applications and for surface protection (hardfacing).

Premium welding wires

By perfectly aligning Italfil’s premium welding wires with voestalpine Böhler Welding’s welding machines and accessories, the company advances significantly in its offering of Full Welding Solutions and providing ‘The Perfect Weld Seam’ to its customers.

Strong history & excellent reputation

Founded in 1978 by Carlo Gasparetto and Fiorella Cattin, Italfil SpA specializes in producing filler metals for MIG/MAG, SAW, and TIG welding processes. The company has an excellent reputation on a global level for its R&D in material technologies and consistent product quality.

Italfil’s joining voestalpine Böhler Welding will have no impact on the ongoing business relation with customers and partners of Italfil SpA or voestalpine Böhler Welding - all contact points, commercial terms, and service levels will remain unchanged.

Sustainable welding wires Made-in-Europe

voestalpine Böhler Welding is committed to growing the manufacturing footprint in Italfil to supply a sustainable, Made-in-Europe, in future greentec steel-based welding wire, supporting its  customers on their journey towards carbon neutrality.

Continuity in management

Mrs. Cheti Gasparetto and Mr. Davide Rocco will lead Italfil SpA as Managing Directors. Mr. Giuseppe Gasparetto will continue to drive product, quality, and process development. Mrs Fiorella Cattin will continue to manage the Italian market for Italfil. Mr. Carlo Gasparetto will become Honorary President and support the company’s further development with his extensive experience.

Statement from the shareholders

I am happy to have joined forces with voestalpine Böhler Welding, a multinational company that values our achievements and heritage and will further invest into our company. I am confident that the combination of the two companies will benefit our customers.

Carlo Gasparetto, Managing Director Italfil SpA

With Italfil SpA we welcome yet another successful company to our voestalpine Böhler Welding-family. We are enhancing our portfolio in unalloyed and low-alloyed solid wires and are expanding our offer of full welding solutions towards automated welding process. It’s another important contribution to delivering "The Perfect Weld Seam" for our customers.

Stefan Glanz, CEO voestalpine Böhler Welding