Fontauto has more than a century of experience in the development of armoured vehicles for both land and naval applications, in civilian and military sectors alike.
We were among the first in Europe to manufacture civilian armoured vehicles and the very first to armour electric vehicles.
ARMOURED VEHICLES
COMPANY
The Fontauto Group was founded in 1915 in a small workshop in the centre of Cuneo by Mr. Fontana, originally known as “Officina Fontana”.
Over the past 25 years, with a new generation taking over and the Faroppa family joining the company, Fontauto has undergone a profound transformation in its commercial, design, and production divisions.
110
Years of experience
11.000
Vehicles produced
5
Global locations
110
Years of experience
11.000
Vehicles produced
5
Global locations
Our Mission
Fontauto aims to provide safe and reliable mobility solutions to protect people and assets in high-risk environments. We are committed to designing and manufacturing high-quality armoured vehicles that deliver superior protection against threats such as firearms, explosions, and sudden attacks.
Our Vision
Fontauto strives to become the global benchmark in the field of protection and secure mobility. We aim to be recognized as the undisputed leader in delivering innovative, high-quality solutions for the protection of people and assets in high-risk environments.
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CUTTING EDGE
Our anchoring system ensures that all our ballistic products made of ballistic steel undergo powder coating cycles with carefully controlled temperatures, thereby increasing the material’s mechanical and corrosion resistance while above all enabling an eco-sustainable production process.
Another key feature of this quick (attach/detach) anchoring system allows us to equip electric vehicles in full compliance with the original manufacturer’s specifications, a condition highly appreciated by OEMs.
This anchoring system in no way compromises our quality standards; on the contrary, it provides significant advantages both in terms of ballistic protection and structural strength, preventing over time any potential issues related to the detachment between the ballistic steel and the vehicle’s standard body panels.
The innovation of the body shell goes beyond its protective properties, extending also to its low maintenance requirements. Designed as a monolithic unit, it is conceived to guarantee superior durability, minimizing interventions and offering a lifespan far greater than traditional systems.
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The design approach adopted is based on an innovative structure that separates the body from the chassis, allowing up to 90% of the vehicle to be assembled on an independent mobile platform. This concept not only ensures greater production flexibility but also offers a tangible long-term advantage: when the original chassis reaches the end of its life cycle, it can be replaced without having to decommission the entire vehicle.
This solution significantly extends the life of the armoured body, optimizing investment and reducing operating costs. The customer can therefore continue using the same vehicle on updated chassis, keeping it compliant with the latest emission standards and guaranteeing maximum performance.
Another major advantage of this approach is sustainability, a key issue today. Reusing the armoured body over multiple life cycles means reducing material waste and the environmental impact associated with manufacturing new vehicles. A solution that is not only efficient and economical, but also responsible and forward-looking.
Over the years, we have consolidated strong technical and commercial relationships with manufacturers such as FCA, Mercedes-Benz, Iveco, and Volkswagen, allowing us to obtain step files for the development of our protective linings.
When such data are not available, we have long employed 3D anthropomorphic laser-scanning arms to perform reverse engineering of the surfaces, thus accelerating the design process.
DESIGN
Projects are developed entirely in 3D, integrating original components to minimize interferences during the assembly phase. Every single steel part we produce is coded and tracked to ensure full traceability and easy identification of each component, right down to the specific ballistic plate from which it was cut.
This approach has allowed us to precisely code more than five thousand components within a single assembly, optimizing the build process and ensuring maximum efficiency in every detail of the vehicle. Each unit is fully traceable in all its stages, from welding to coating and painting, with every operation digitally linked to the technician who performed it. Through an advanced digital system with assembly sheets displayed on tablets, we monitor every stage of production, guaranteeing the highest level of process control and fostering individual responsibility among team members throughout the vehicle’s construction.
What you see is the present. What you want, we can design.
CERTIFICATIONS
The Group has obtained accreditation for the series production of integral bodies on Iveco chassis from both the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, with homologation number LBNP033, and the French Ministry of the Interior, with Decree No. IOMD2419186A dated 9 July 2024.
We are proud to be affiliated with ESTA (European Security Transport Association), the European association representing companies operating in the cash-in-transit, cash management, and physical security sectors.
We are certified ISO 9001:2015 – Certificate No. IT325299, issued by Bureau Veritas, confirming our ongoing commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
We are listed on the MEPA – Public Administration e-Procurement Portal, enabling us to offer our products and services to public bodies as well.
