IRCE Group - Contents
Company Profile
Highlights
The Businesses
Production Plants
Financial Results
New Projects
Copper and Aluminium Price Trend
Profit and Loss Statement
Balance Sheet
Business Performance
Market Performance
IRCE is a leading European Group operating in the industries of magnet wires and cables
IRCE Today | Uom | 1°H 2025 | 1°H 2024 | FY 2024 |
Number of employees FTE | Nr | 675 | 684 | 681 |
TURNOVER | Eur M | 204.1 | 208.4 | 397.7 |
EBITDA | Eur M | 10.8 | 12.4 | 20.9 |
EBITDA Adj* | Eur M | 11.7 | 13.0 | 21.4 |
EBIT | Eur M | 7.9 | 8.4 | 14.5 |
EBIT Adj* | Eur M | 8.8 | 9.0 | 15.0 |
RESULT of the period | Eur M | 3.8 | 4.8 | 6.9 |
(*) Including gains/losses on copper and energy derivatives transactions if realized
History
1947 IRCE began its activity in Imola (Italy) with the production of magnet wires 1961 The company started the production of PVC insulated low voltage cables 1996 The Group was listed on the Italian Stock Exchange
1998 Acquisition of Smit Draad Nijmegen BV (The Netherlands) 2001 Acquisition of FD Sims Ltd (UK)
2001 The Group was listed on the Star Market Segment 2007 Construction of Brazil Plant
2007 Acquisition of Stable Magnet Wire P. Ltd (India) 2010 Acquisition of ISODRA GmbH (Germany)
2015 New sales office in Poland
2018 Established the Company in China
2021 Established the Company in Czech Republic
2022 June 30, sold the branch of the company for the production of power cables located in Miradolo Terme Italy 2023 Start the construction of plant in Czech Republic
2024 Start the construction of plant in China
2025 May 2025 the Dutch Company Smith Draad has ceased its activity
Company Profile- The Businesses IRCE Group works in two business areas:•
Magnet wires 80% of sales•
Energy cables 20% of salesSales breakdown by business areas Sales breakdown by geographical area
20%
80%
Company Profile- The Businesses Magnet Wires Magnet wires, also known as winding wires or enamelled wires, have multiple applications such as electric motors, generators, transformers, compressors, inductors, relays, solenoid valves, etc. The wire is insulated through the application of many layers of enamels by means of highly sophisticated processes and machines, which demand high levels of investments and large scale of productions. | |||
Energy Cables Cables produced by the Group encompass the complete range of Low Voltage and Medium Voltage for building and industrial sector. Cables can be insulated with PVC, rubber, polyethylene, etc.. They are used for the construction of electricity plants in residential and industrial buildings and for the wiring and cabling of electrical appliances. The principal final industry sectors are the construction industry, housing and industrial applications, and consumer durables industries (domestic appliances and other electrical appliances). | |||
Company Profile- The Businesses
>MagnetWires
> Market share
In the Magnet Wire business IRCE manufactures and sales the complete range of products, and is mainly engaged in the segments of the fine and medium wires. It mainly operates in Europe, where it is one of the top three producers by size.
Sales breakdown by industry Sales breakdown by productCompany Profile- Production Plants
- Imola Plant
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Guglionesi Plant 3. Umbertide Plant 4. United Kingdom Plant
- Brazil Plant
- Stable Magnet Wire P.Ltd.
- Germany Plant
- Czech Republic Plant
1. IRCE SpA - Headquarters
Copper and Aluminium Round Magnet Wire
Covered Area: 46,000 Sqm
ISO 9001
Imola - Italy
and LV Energy Cables
Employees: 227
IATF 16949
ISO 14001
2. IRCE SpA
Covered Area: 24,000 Sqm
ISO 9001
LV/MV Energy Cables
Guglionesi - Italy Employees: 85
IRCE SpA Covered Area: 19,400 Sqm ISO 9001
Umbertide - Italy | Employees: 41 | ||
4. FD Sims Ltd | Covered Area: 7,000 Sqm | ISO 9001 | |
Employees: 36 Copper and Aluminium Round and Rectangular Magnet Wire | IATF 16949 | ||
Blackburn - UK | ISO 14001 | ||
ISO 45001 | |||
5. IRCE Ltda | Copper and Aluminium Round and Rectangular Magnet Wire | Covered Area: 21,500 Sqm | ISO 9001 |
Joinville - Brazil | Continuously Transposed Cable (CTC) | Employees: 132 | IATF 16949 |
Copper and Aluminium Round Magnet Wire
Stable Magnet Wire P. Ltd. Cochin - India
ISODRA GmbH
Copper Round Magnet Wire Employees: 27
ISO 9001
Kierspe -Germany
Copper Round Magnet Wire Employees: 14 ISO 9001
Irce S.R.O. Cechia Covered Area: 20,000 Sqm ISO 9001
Copper and Aluminium Round and Rectangular Magnet Wire
Ostrava -Czech Republic Employees: 28
IATF 16949
Compliance Letter
IRCE Group - Copper and Aluminium price trend
Financial Results- Profit and Loss Statement
Euro million | 1st H 2025 | % T urn. | 1st H 2024 | % T urn. | change % | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | |||
Hollow turnover wires | 34.3 | 36.1 | -5.0% | 68.0 | 71.0 | 72.2 | |||||
Hollow turnover cables | 12.9 | 15.9 | -18.9% | 28.2 | 28.2 | 24.5 | |||||
Total hollow turnover | 47.2 | 52.0 | -9.2% | 96.2 | 99.2 | 96.7 | |||||
TURNOVER (copper included) | 204.1 | 10 0 .0 % | 208.4 | 10 0 . 0 % | -2.1% | 397.7 | 402.8 | 454.7 | |||
Other income | 1.3 | 0.6% | 0.7 | 0.3% | 85.7% | 1.8 | 1.8 | 4.9 | |||
TOTAL REVENUES | 205.4 | 10 0 .6 % | 209.1 | 10 0 . 3 % | -1.8% | 399.5 | 404.6 | 459.6 | |||
Cost of material including change in stock | (155.8) | -76.3% | (159.3) | -76.4% | -2.2% | (304.1) | (314.6) | (361.9) | |||
Personnel costs | (17.2) | -8.4% | (16.9) | -8.1% | 1.8% | (35.8) | (30.5) | (30.0) | |||
Other costs and services | (21.6) | -10.6% | (20.5) | -9.8% | 5.4% | (38.7) | (38.1) | (48.3) | |||
EBITDA | 10.8 | 5.3 % | 12.4 | 6 . 0 % | -12.9% | 20.9 | 21.4 | 19.4 | |||
Depreciations and provisions | (2.9) | -1.4% | (4.0) | -1.9% | -27.5% | (6.4) | (7.0) | (7.8) | |||
EBIT | 7.9 | 3 .9 % | 8.4 | 4 . 0 % | -6.0% | 14.5 | 14.4 | 11.6 | |||
Copper and energy derivatives | 0.9 | 0.4% | 0.6 | 0.3% | -50.0% | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.5 | |||
Net financial charges | (1.9) | -0.9% | (1.0) | -0.5% | 90.0% | (2.1) | (2.0) | (1.8) | |||
RESULT BEFORE TAXES (EBT) | 6.9 | 3 .4 % | 8.0 | 3 . 8 % | -13.8% | 12.9 | 12.5 | 10.3 | |||
Taxes | (3.1) | -1.5% | (3.2) | -1.5% | -3.1% | (6.0) | (4.3) | (1.1) | |||
RESULT non-controlling interests | 3.8 | 1.9 % | 4.8 | 2 . 3 % | -20.8% | 6.9 | 8.2 | 9.2 | |||
Minorities | 0.0 | 0.0% | 0.0 | 0.0% | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||
RESULT OF THE PERIOD | 3.8 | 1.9 % | 4.8 | 2 . 3 % | -20.8% | 6.9 | 8.2 | 9.2 |
EBITDA | 10.8 | 0.1 | 12.4 | 6 . 0 % | -12.9% | 20.9 | 21.4 | 19.4 | |||
Copper and energy derivatives | 0.9 | 0.4% | 0.6 | 0.3% | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.5 | ||||
EBITDA Adjusted (*) | 11.7 5.7% | 13.0 6 . 2 % | -10.0% | 21.4 | 21.5 | 19.9 | |||||
Depreciation and provisions | (2.9) | -1.4% | (4.0) | -1.9% | 120.0% | (6.4) | (7.0) | (7.8) | |||
EBIT Adjusted (*) | 8.8 | 4 .3 % | 9.0 | 4 . 3 % | -2.2% | 15.0 | 14.5 | 12.1 | |||
(*) For a better comparison of the operating results, we have introduced the concepts of EBITDA and EBIT Adjusted, that are equal to the t radit ional definitions plus income or loss on copper and energy derivatives if realized. FY 2022 includes M iradolo italian plant, sold on June 30, 2022
ROCE (EBIT Adj. / Net Capital Employed)% 7.9% 7.6% 6.0%
Headquarters: 9
Financial Results- Balance sheetEuro million | 30 June 2025 | % | 31 December 2024 | % | 31 December 2023 | % | 31 December 2022 | % |
Net working capital | 139.7 | 64.0% | 122.4 | 62.1% | 128.4 | 71.7% | 152.3 | 74.4% |
Fixed Assets | 92.3 | 42.3% | 86.5 | 43.9% | 59.3 | 33.1% | 51.7 | 25.2% |
Other assets and liabilities | -13.8 | -6.3% | -11.8 | -6.0% | -8.7 | -4.9% | 0.8 | 0.4% |
10.7
NET CAPITAL EMPLOYED | 218.2 | 10 0 . 0 % | 197.1 | 10 0 . 0 % | 179.0 10 0 . 0 % | 204.8 10 0 . 0 % | ||
Shareholders' Equity 152.8 | 70.0% | 150.6 | 76.4% 153.3 | 85.6% | 144.8 | 70.7% | ||
Net Financial Position 65.4 | 30.0% | 46.5 | 23.6% 25.7 | 14.4% | 60.0 | 29.3% | ||
FINANCING AND EQUITY 218.2 10 0 . 0 % | 197.1 10 0 . 0 % 179.0 10 0 . 0 % | 204.8 10 0 . 0 % | ||||||
CAPEX 35.0 14.2 13.6
Headquarters:
IRCE Spa,Via Lasie, 12/A - 40026 Imola BO - Italy 10
