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Trafilspec | The Company

The Company

As a manufacturer, Trafilspec ITS is deeply rooted in our local area, as well as being a leading player in the international cold processed special steels industry.

About us

The company dates back to 1986, with its initial production of cold-drawn bars. Since then the company has continued to invest in technology, infrastructure, its people, innovation and development, the combination of which has enabled us to achieve the highest standards of quality and consolidate our position as a leading player in our markets

From the earliest days, Trafilspec ITS has believed in the importance of continuous improvement as a driver of growth. “Improve in order to grow together” is not just a motto – it is the purpose that guides our strategic decision making and our everyday operations. This vision translates into an unstinting commitment to innovate our processes, grow the value of our people, and build stable relations with our clients, suppliers and community.

Mission

The mission of Trafilspec ITS is to design and develop, with passion and expertise, excellent solutions and products, while using our resources responsibly to create prosperity and value. This approach is reflected in our attention to detail, precise controls, selected raw materials and care for environmental and social issues.

Looking to the future

Trafilspec ITS has a clear vision of the future: to be a global leader, increasingly connected to our clients and suppliers, while contributing to the sustainable transformation of the value chain. To achieve these aims, the company invests annually in technological innovation, digitalisation, training and the development of responsible industrial practices, while maintaining close links to the local area and constantly affirming the values which have supported our growth.

A culture of entrepreneurialism

Trafilspec ITS believes strongly in the culture of entrepreneurialism, directed towards sustainable growth, efficiency and respect for individual and collective values.

The company commits itself every day to reaffirming its guiding values and acknowledging the value of every action and decision: passion, respect, trust and belonging.

Trafilspec ITS works responsibly, in conformity with established standards, with integrity, dedication and dynamism.

Our story

Gabriele Ricco establishes Trafilspec S.r.l. in Caslino d’Erba, in the province of Como. Over the following years the company transfers to its current location in Castelmarte with the installation of the first bar drawing plant and heat treatment furnaces

1986

Foundation of ITS S.r.l. and the start of the production of drawn steel coils

1990

Installation of the STC (Short Time Cycle) system, Europe's first horizontal heat treatment furnace

2003

Trafilspec ITS is founded from the merger of Trafilspec S.r.l. and ITS S.r.l.

2008

Expansion and modernisation of the R&D laboratory, and construction of a new plant for manufacturing automotive products

2016

Expansion of the site and installation of new heat treatment systems, adoption of Organisational Model 231 and achievement of ISO 45001 Certification

2019

Production continues to expand with the creation of a new plant dedicated to logistics and the production of bars and coils

2020

Publication of the first Sustainability Report for 2023

2024

Installation of a new photovoltaic system and digitalisation of corporate data with the new SAP system.

2025

Our local area

Trafilspec ITS believes that only by promoting the welfare and development of the local community can it achieve real, lasting business growth. For this reason, the company is committed to maintaining a synergistic, collaborative relationship with the local community and all our stakeholders.

The company is currently actively engaged in a variety of initiatives. Trafilspec ITS has made nutritionists and mental coaches available to talented young sports people, and awarded scholarships to the most deserving. We believe that sport is an important path to personal growth that also promotes teamwork.

In addition, Trafilspec ITS takes an active interest in the issues of disadvantaged youth and disability by supporting non-profit associations and promoting inter-company events.

Further initiatives on behalf of the local area and community include our support for local associations in the areas of social welfare and healthcare, along with partnerships with secondary schools to help students enter the world of work.

Contact us for your industrial steel requirements

If you’re looking for a reliable, trustworthy partner who can supply special steels of superior quality, get in touch with Trafilspec ITS today! We look forward to discussing your requirements and offering custom solutions which assure the excellence of your product.

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