Respray Solutions
Respray Solutions is a Budapest-based startup that builds and operates in-store aerosol refill stations for Hungarian retailers, most notably Rossmann Hungary, enabling consumers to refill deodorant and personal-care cans up to five times using compressed-air propellant.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2020
- HeadquartersBudapest, Hungary
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Respray Solutions does
Respray Solutions Korlátolt Felelősségű Társaság is a Hungarian private company founded in October 2020 by Gergely Zámbó and Andor Réti, headquartered in Budapest. The company has developed what it describes as the world's first in-store spray aerosol Refill Station, allowing consumers to refill personal-care cans up to five times using compressed air as propellant instead of traditional harmful gases. The hardware consists of a 27-inch touchscreen station with integrated label printer, actuator removal mechanism, product identification system, and cloud-based monitoring software; the current 3rd generation unit accommodates up to 20 different SKUs and is constructed from wood with a lower carbon footprint than prior versions.
Respray operates a B2B2C white-label model. It installs and maintains Refill Stations at retail locations in exchange for monthly or yearly rental fees, while partner brands (including ISANA, Sofia Michelle, Nagora, and Yamuna) provide refillable SKUs distributed through those stations. Retailers gain a sustainability differentiator with attendant shelf-space and packaging-waste reductions; brands gain access to a refillable packaging platform that claims up to 80% reductions in packaging waste and a 5x smaller carbon footprint versus standard aerosols (121.76g vs 612.4g CO2e per deodorant). The flagship commercial partner is Rossmann Hungary, which scaled from a 3-station pilot in January 2023 to 30 stations nationwide by June 2024, with Rossmann's Managing Director publicly endorsing customer adoption.
The company has raised roughly HUF 68 million in disclosed equity and debt across rounds between 2020 and 2024 from Hiventures, Startup Campus, Impact Ventures, STRT, and Nesprit, and has secured multiple non-dilutive Hungarian government (NKFIH) grants totaling HUF 204 million to date with a further HUF 358.8 million contracted for the planned RSA4 international expansion program (April 2026 – March 2028). Patents and utility models for the RSA4 filling mechanism, software, and modular design are filed pending, and the company has received 11 industry and sustainability awards including the 2024 German Packaging Award and multiple Hungarian Innovation recognitions. Planned expansion includes an industrial-grade RSB station line and EU market entry.
Respray Solutions firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Respray Solutions
- Legal name
- Respray Solutions Korlátolt Felelősségű Társaság
- Website
- https://respraysolutions.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2020
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Respray Solutions is a Budapest-based startup that builds and operates in-store aerosol refill stations for Hungarian retailers, most notably Rossmann Hungary, enabling consumers to refill deodorant and personal-care cans up to five times using compressed-air propellant.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Respray Solutions industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Refill Station Services for Sustainable Aerosol Packaging
- NAICS
- Health and Personal Care Retailers (456)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Reusable & Refill Packaging Systems (Returnable Packaging, Refill-at-Home/In-Store) (IMALAMAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Reusable Packaging & Refill Systems (Returnable Transport Items, Deposit/DRS Ops) (EUAIANAE), Aerosol & Pressurized Packaging (Cans, Valves, Actuators) (IMALAJAD)
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Where Respray Solutions is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Budapest
- HQ country
- Hungary
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Respray Solutions business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Refill Station Rental Service: Respray installs and maintains Refill Stations at retail locations in return for a monthly or yearly rent fee. The service includes product development support, manufacturing process assistance, IT service, and ongoing maintenance. Shop assistants handle product restocking.
- Sustainability-as-a-Service: Helping brands capture new opportunities in the green economy by providing sustainable packaging solutions, meeting environmental protection requirements of regulators and customer demand for eco-friendly products.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | First purchase (with refillable can) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Refill (product only) |
| Subscription | Monthly | Refill Station rental for retailers |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
Respray Solutions product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Respray designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains an in-store spray aerosol Refill Station that retailers (such as Rossmann Hungary) host on their premises and where consumers refill their own branded reusable cans. The company provides the hardware (touchscreen station with actuator removal, label printer, can identification system), the compressed-air propellant technology that replaces harmful gases, cloud-based monitoring, and white-label product support for cosmetics and deodorant brands. Revenue comes from Refill Station rental and maintenance services to retailers plus per-refill consumer purchases.
Product overview
Respray Solutions offers a circular economy solution for the aerosol industry through its core Refill Station platform and proprietary refillable spray technology. The platform consists of the Refill Station hardware (currently in 3rd generation, available in RSA3 and upcoming RSA4 versions) that dispenses compressed-air powered refillable spray products into reusable cans (usable up to 5 times each). The company operates a white-label B2B model, installing stations in retail environments where consumers refill products from partner brands. The product portfolio includes multiple brands and product types: ISANA deodorants (Aloe Vera, Soft Blossom, Cosmic Breeze), Sofia Michelle products (Green Tea-Lemon Deospray, Toner & Mist), Nagora PURE BALANCE deodorant, and Yamuna body care line (FIRM SKIN serum, Sweet Harmony deodorant, Happiness Body Lotion, Gentleman Deodorant, Grape Seed Oil Body Lotion). Products are categorized as deodorants, facial care, and body care, with gender-specific variants. The sustainability advantage claims 5x smaller carbon footprint vs. average deodorants (121.76g vs 612.4g CO2e).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Refill Station (in-store spray aerosol refill station) In-store hardware station (100cm x 60cm x 170cm) that allows customers to refill their own branded aluminum spray cans using compressed air as propellant. Features a 27" touchscreen, integrated label printer, product identification system that prevents cross-product refills, actuator removal technology, modular design accommodating 20+ products, and a cloud-based monitoring backend. Installed and maintained at retailer sites by Respray under a managed-service arrangement.
- Refillable aluminum spray can (refillable up to 5 times) Reusable aluminum spray can designed to be refilled up to 5 times at Respray Refill Stations, using compressed air as the propellant instead of harmful hydrocarbon gases. Each can carries an individual identification code that prevents refilling with the wrong product and tracks refill history. Sold as the durable vessel paired with brand-specific formulations.
- ISANA Aloe Vera Deo (refillable deodorant) ISANA-branded refillable deodorant with natural Aloe Vera formula. First purchase: 788 Ft (includes refillable can); refill: 105 Ft (product only). Available at Rossmann Hungary Refill Stations.
- ISANA Soft Blossom Deo (refillable deodorant) ISANA-branded refillable deodorant with 24-hour protection and mild floral fragrance. Available at Rossmann Hungary Refill Stations.
- ISANA Cosmic Breeze Deo (refillable deodorant) ISANA-branded refillable deodorant with 0% aluminum, microplastic-free formula and recyclable aluminum packaging. Contains juniper and Aloe vera extract. Available at Rossmann Hungary Refill Stations.
- Sofia Michelle Green Tea-Lemon Deospray (refillable deodorant) Aluminum-, zinc oxide-, alcohol- and propellant-free deodorant with green tea and lemon fragrance. First purchase: 2,970 Ft; refill: 2,370 Ft. Available at Rossmann Hungary Refill Stations.
- Sofia Michelle Soothing and Revitalizing Toner & Mist Fragrance-free, alcohol-free, paraben-free facial spray with hyaluronic acid, panthenol, allantoin and Aquaxtrem complex. First purchase: 3,499 Ft; refill: 2,999 Ft. Available at Rossmann Hungary Refill Stations.
- Nagora PURE BALANCE Deo (refillable deodorant) 73% organic, 100% natural deodorant with Teflose ingredient, aluminum free and pH neutral. Contains edelweiss, sage, witch hazel and aloe vera. Available at Rossmann Hungary Refill Stations.
- Yamuna Sweet Harmony Deodorant (refillable deodorant) Aluminum-free deodorant with willow bark extract and floral-oriental-woody aroma with citrusy and fruity notes. First purchase: 1,299 Ft; refill: 871 Ft. Available at Rossmann Hungary Refill Stations.
- Yamuna Gentleman Deodorant (men's refillable deodorant) Men's deodorant with sophisticated floral-oriental-woody aroma and willow bark extract for freshness. Available at Rossmann Hungary Refill Stations.
- Yamuna Happiness Body Lotion Spray (refillable body mist) Body mist with floral-oriental-woody aroma, enriched with hyaluronic acid and avocado oil. First purchase: 1,845 Ft; refill: 1,165 Ft. Available at Rossmann Hungary Refill Stations.
- Yamuna Grape Seed Oil Body Lotion Spray (refillable body mist) Lightweight hydrating body mist with grape seed oil, hyaluronic acid and omega-6 fatty acids. Available at Rossmann Hungary Refill Stations.
- Yamuna FIRM SKIN Body Serum (refillable body serum) 100% natural body serum with Detoskin, hyaluronic acid and astaxanthin antioxidant. Price: 2,839 Ft. Available at Rossmann Hungary Refill Stations.
Quantifiable outcome
- Carbon footprint reduction: 5x smaller (612.4 g CO2e vs 121.76 g CO2e per deodorant)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Respray Solutions
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Respray Solutions technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Respray Solutions partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.
- Rossmann HungaryflagshipPrimary retail partner operating 30 Refill Stations in Hungarian stores. Managing Director László Flórián stated strong customer adoption: 'It's clear that our customers really like Respray's refill stations, and we are very proud that these stations, which are also unique in the world, became first available in our Hungarian stores.'
- Design TerminalminorMentoring programme (January 2022) helping develop business concepts covering communication, presentation, financial planning, IPR, and organizational development.
- TUBEXminorPartner for sustainable spray can supply, mentioned as partner supporting the solution.
- PentasolminorPartner supporting the sustainable solution ecosystem.
- ISANA (Rossmann private label brand)coreISANA refillable deodorants and body care products are the primary products available at Refill Stations. Multiple ISANA products including Aloe Vera, Cosmic Breeze, and Soft Blossom deo are offered.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Respray Solutions competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Loop by TerraCycle: Loop is a reusable packaging e-commerce and retail platform partnering with major CPGs (Unilever, P&G, Nestlé) to deliver products in returnable, refillable containers. Comparable to Respray in addressing single-use packaging waste at retail, though Loop focuses on pickup/delivery rather than in-store self-service refills.
- Algramo: Algramo is a Chilean-founded in-store refill dispensing platform for FMCG (cleaning products, personal care) that installs refill stations in retail. Operates the same B2B2C model as Respray and competes head-to-head for retailer's sustainability budgets.
- Miwa Technologies: Miwa is a Czech company that builds smart, IoT-connected in-store refill dispensers using concentrated refills and reusable packaging, primarily for cleaning products. Like Respray, it sells refill infrastructure to retailers as a service, with comparable modular hardware and cloud-monitoring stack.
Broad incumbents
- Berry Global Group: Berry Global is a large global packaging manufacturer producing aerosol cans, pumps, and refillable containers for personal care and household brands. Comparable as a packaging incumbent whose R&D into refillable and sustainable aerosol formats could compete with Respray's hardware model.
- Crown Holdings: Crown Holdings is a major global metal packaging producer including aluminum aerosol cans used by deodorant and personal care brands. Comparable as an incumbent supply partner the company already depends on (TUBEX is one such manufacturer) and a potential competitor moving into refill systems.
- Pact Group: Pact Group is an Australian-listed sustainable packaging manufacturer producing refillable and recyclable packaging for FMCG brands. Comparable as a packaging incumbent with explicit sustainability strategy that could emerge as a competitor or strategic partner to refill infrastructure operators like Respray.
Emerging players
- The Good Fill: The Good Fill is an early-stage refill dispenser company targeting home and personal care categories with in-store refill terminals. It overlaps with Respray on retail refill infrastructure but currently focuses on liquid/pump formats rather than pressurized aerosols.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Respray Solutions social profiles
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Valuation estimate
Respray Solutions leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Respray Solutions funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds4 records
Investors3 records
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Respray Solutions M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Respray Solutions
What does Respray Solutions do?
Respray designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains an in-store spray aerosol Refill Station that retailers (such as Rossmann Hungary) host on their premises and where consumers refill their own branded reusable cans. The company provides the hardware (touchscreen station with actuator removal, label printer, can identification system), the compressed-air propellant technology that replaces harmful gases, cloud-based monitoring, and white-label product support for cosmetics and deodorant brands. Revenue comes from Refill Station rental and maintenance services to retailers plus per-refill consumer purchases.
Is Respray Solutions a public or private company?
Respray Solutions is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Respray Solutions founded?
Respray Solutions was founded in 2020. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Respray Solutions based?
Respray Solutions is headquartered in Budapest, Hungary, in the Europe region.
How does Respray Solutions make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Refill Station Rental Service is the primary driver. The others are sustainability-as-a-Service.
Who are Respray Solutions's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Loop by TerraCycle, Algramo and Miwa Technologies. Broad incumbents are Berry Global Group, Crown Holdings and Pact Group. The Good Fill is listed as an emerging player.
Does Respray Solutions have an API?
No public API is recorded for Respray Solutions.
What industry is Respray Solutions in?
Respray Solutions's product category is Refill Station Services for Sustainable Aerosol Packaging. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMALAMAE, Reusable & Refill Packaging Systems (Returnable Packaging, Refill-at-Home/In-Store), with a secondary code of EUAIANAE, Reusable Packaging & Refill Systems (Returnable Transport Items, Deposit/DRS Ops). Its NAICS code is 456 and its SIC code is 5040.