Niš • Industrial foundry • Since 1884
Industrial iron and steel foundry for castings that last.
From prototypes to series production: gray iron, ductile iron, and steel castings, with machining, heat treatment, and full quality control.
140+years of tradition
1000 tplanned monthly capacity
2,5–6 tmelt capacity per furnace
Partners in energy, mining, and industry: EPS, ZI JIN, Danieli, Lafarge, HBIS and others.
Products
Metal castings for energy, mining, and industry.
We specialize in gray iron, ductile iron, and steel castings, including alloyed steels for demanding operating conditions.
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A foundry that connects tradition with modern production.
Kopex MIN-LIV A.D. in Niš is an industrial iron and steel foundry covering development, production, and quality control of metal castings.
Privatized in 2010 and operating in private ownership since 2020, with a focus on reliable delivery times and stable quality.
1884start of production
100 tcurrent monthly capacity
1000 tplanned capacity
Services
A complete production cycle in one place.
From pattern making and casting to finishing, documentation, and delivery.
Molding and casting
Casting production according to customer drawings and standards, with FLEXIBILITY FOR SMALL-SERIES AND SINGLE-PIECE PRODUCTION.
Machining
Processing on standard machines (milling, lathe, boring mill) and CNC machines.
Heat treatment
Heat treatment of castings through quenching, hardening, tempering, and annealing in large-capacity quench emulsion or water baths for optimal chemical and mechanical properties.
Final operations
Product finishing through grinding, painting, welding, and shot blasting (sandblasting) for improved surface quality and visual appearance.
Quality control
Certified laboratory for chemical and mechanical testing of castings with spectrometer, Charpy pendulum, and tensile tester, including magnetic flux and ultrasonic testing.
Equipment
Capacity and equipment for demanding industrial series.
Modern equipment and processes ensure stable quality and reliable delivery timelines.
Induction furnaces
Capacity 2.5 t, with melt casting up to 3 t (ductile and steel) and 6 t (gray iron).
Sand preparation
Bentonite mixture, furan resins and esters, Alfaset process, and sand reclamation.
Heat treatment
Furnaces 10 t (2100x1400x3500) and quench tanks 4000x3000x4000.
Quality control
Instruments for chemical and mechanical testing, ultrasound, and magnetic flux.
Laboratory and quality
Full quality control from raw material to delivery.
A certified laboratory provides chemical and mechanical testing of metals, as well as dimensional and structural control.
- Spectrometer, microscope, Brinell tester, Charpy pendulum, and tensile tester.
- Ultrasound and magnetic flux for detecting internal irregularities.
- Reports and documentation in line with customer requirements.
Clients
A reliable supplier of metal castings in the region and Europe.
We build partnerships on stable quality, delivery timelines, and transparent communication.
Domestic clients
EPS Serbia (Kolubara, Kostolac, TPP Obrenovac), D-Company Babušnica, Lafarge Serbia (Beočin), HBIS (Smederevo Steel Plant), ZI JIN (RTB) Bor, Titan Serbia (Kosjerić), Wolong Bor, Metalfer Steel Plant, and others.
International clients
LKR and Litostroj (Slovenia), Modelform (Poland), Danieli (Austria), Đuro Đaković, CIAK (Croatia), Alumina (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Arbal, Bulqizë (Albania), TPP Bitolj, MZT Pumps, May Komerc (North Macedonia), Ganz, Jász plasztic (Hungary), KEK (Kosovo), MAK Kotanidis (Greece).
Certificates
Quality system confirmed by certificates and standards.
We continuously align processes with industry and customer requirements.
Request a quote and manufacturing of metal parts
Send specifications and drawings, and our team responds promptly.