Fome

Fome: Precision-Engineered Printmaking Equipment from Italy

Founded in 1971 by Venetian entrepreneurs Bruno Forte and Attilio Meneghin, Fome have been a leading specialist in printmaking equipment for over five decades.

Originally starting as a mechanical workshop in Tezze di Piave, Italy, the company expanded into the fine arts sector in the 1980s, focusing on the production of high quality metal printmaking tools and equipment.

Today, Fome is renowned for their compact etching presses, metal print racks, and expertly crafted printmaking supplies, designed to meet the needs of professional printmakers and studios.

With a 7000 m² production facility and a team of skilled artisans, Fome remains committed to craftsmanship, innovation, and precision engineering. Certified under ISO 9001:2015, the brand guarantees the highest quality standards, ensuring that every piece of equipment is built for performance, durability, and reliability.

From traditional printing presses to modern studio solutions, Fome continues to push the boundaries of printmaking equipment, combining Italian manufacturing excellence with cutting-edge technology to serve artists and studios worldwide.

‘Fome’s fantastic small-scale etching press remains very popular with customers across the world. Well-engineered and highly portable, the presses punch well above their weight when it comes to print quality.

Manufactured by Fome, just north of Venice, the presses will print many types of intaglio plate including etchings, drypoints, engravings and collagraphs.’

- Printmaking Specialist Jill Watton, ‘Intaglio Printing With the Fome Etching Press’, Jackson’s Art Blog