Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia
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Since 1959
Fincantieri is an Italian shipbuilding group headquartered in Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, founded in 1959. It employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people and is publicly listed under the ticker FCT.MI. The company designs, builds, repairs and converts ships, serving the automotive, electronics, construction, military-defense, renewable-energy and industrial-equipment sectors. In September 2026 it reported a contract worth €3.7 billion with its Orizzonte Sistemi Navali unit for two DDX destroyers for the Italian Navy.
Fincantieri at a glance
Revenue
10.5B
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
1959
Headquarters
Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Ownership
Publicly traded (MIL: FCT.MI)
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001
Import activity
399
Industries
Automotive
Electronics
Construction
Military & Defense
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
399
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Italy · United States of America · Mexico · Canada
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Fincantieri.
What this tells a buyer
The record does not include customs or trade shipment data for the company, so no trade footprint can be described.
The company holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 50001 certifications and lists electronics and emissions among its products.
Fincantieri reports revenue of about 10.5 billion and is listed on the Borsa Italiana, with employment in the 10,000 to 50,000 range.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & strong
67 years in operation (founded 1959).
Publicly listed; no distress event on record.
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Fincantieri is an Italian shipbuilding group headquartered in Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, founded in 1959. It employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people and is publicly listed under the ticker FCT.MI. The company designs, builds, repairs and converts ships, serving the automotive, electronics, construction, military-defense, renewable-energy and industrial-equipment sectors. In September 2026 it reported a contract worth €3.7 billion with its Orizzonte Sistemi Navali unit for two DDX destroyers for the Italian Navy.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1959 |
Headquarters | Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | 10.5B |
Ownership | Publicly traded (MIL: FCT.MI) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 |
What Fincantieri makes
The company holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 50001 certifications and lists electronics and emissions among its products.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Electronics, Emissions (source: fincantieri.com).
Certifications
Fincantieri is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — fincantieri.com
ISO 45001 — fincantieri.com
ISO 50001 — fincantieri.com
Trade and customs footprint
The record does not include customs or trade shipment data for the company, so no trade footprint can be described. US customs bill-of-lading records list 399 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Italy · United States of America · Mexico · Canada.
Latest developments
2026-11-03 — Euronaval 2026: Fincantieri and Leonardo agree to strengthen OSN's naval integration role (janes.com)
2026-10-13 — Fincantieri | Fincantieri strengthens its position in subsea telecommunications with the completion of the Xtera acquisition (fincantieri.com)
2026-09-24 — Fincantieri | Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs €3.7 Billion contract for two "DDX" Destroyers for the Italian Navy (fincantieri.com)
2026-09-23 — Fincantieri | Fincantieri: Vard signs contract with Dong Fang Offshore for one new Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (fincantieri.com)
2026-08-20 — Fincantieri | Fincantieri and Viking sign contracts for two new ocean ships (fincantieri.com)
2026-07-06 — Fincantieri to buy underwater technology companies in €600 million deal | Reuters (reuters.com)
Company details
Fincantieri reports revenue of about 10.5 billion and is listed on the Borsa Italiana, with employment in the 10,000 to 50,000 range. Fincantieri was founded in 1959, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 67 years in operation (founded 1959). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Fincantieri make?
Fincantieri is an Italian shipbuilding group headquartered in Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, founded in 1959. It employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people and is publicly listed under the ticker FCT.MI. The company designs, builds, repairs and converts ships, serving the automotive, electronics, construction, military-defense, renewable-energy and industrial-equipment sectors. In September 2026 it reported a contract worth €3.7 billion with its Orizzonte Sistemi Navali unit for two DDX destroyers for the Italian Navy.
Where is Fincantieri headquartered?
Fincantieri is headquartered in Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia (1 Via Genova, Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, 34121).
When was Fincantieri founded?
Fincantieri was founded in 1959.
How big is Fincantieri?
Fincantieri has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the 10.5B range.
Is Fincantieri publicly traded?
Publicly traded (MIL: FCT.MI). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.
What certifications does Fincantieri hold?
Fincantieri lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
+39 040 319 2111
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001
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