Lampre, established in 1975 in Usmate Velate, Italy, is a global leader in metal coating specializing in pre-coated steel production. The company name itself derives from LAMiere (Steel in Italian) and PREcoated, reflecting its core business focus.
The company operates through a worldwide network comprising seven production lines across multiple locations: four in Lampre Italy, one in Lampre Portuguesa, one in Lampre Benelux, and one in Lampre Polska. The group also includes service centers Lamital and Lamfer in Italy, Lampre Turçelik in Turkey, Lampre USA for North American distribution, and Lampre Industeel offices near Mumbai for the Indian market.
Lampre's core business is the production of pre-coated, pre-painted, and colaminated steel, offering over 500 different finishes. Their products are manufactured using advanced coil coating technology, with metal supports including hot-dip galvanized steel, cold-rolled steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. The coating thickness ranges from 0.3mm to 2mm, with various format options including sheets, strips, and coils.
The company's products find applications across multiple sectors including appliances, building industry (blinds, shutters, panels), electronics, filing cabinets, switchboards, doors, refrigeration units, and naval sector components. Key product advantages include versatility, aesthetic variety, flame resistance, food contact eligibility, longevity, and thermal and electrical insulation properties.
Lampre maintains a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, dedicating 5% of staff to R&D and investing over 3% of annual turnover in research, with 40% specifically allocated to eco-sustainable product development. The company operates automated, closed-cycle integrated production systems to control and recover by-products while reducing polluting emissions.