OilSafe
OilSafe (Oilsafe s.r.l.) is an Italian industrial engineering firm, founded in 1995 in Modena, that designs and manufactures custom hydraulic test benches, oil filtration and purification systems, hydraulic power units, and predictive maintenance solutions for enterprise customers in power generation, oil & gas, automotive, rail, and adjacent industrial sectors.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1995
- HeadquartersModena, Italy
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What OilSafe does
OilSafe (Oilsafe s.r.l.) is an Italian private limited company founded in 1995 in Modena by Alessandro Campi, operating as a specialist engineering firm in industrial fluid conditioning and hydraulic testing. It designs and manufactures custom hydraulic test benches, oil filtration and purification systems, hydraulic power units, and predictive maintenance solutions, serving enterprise customers across power generation, oil & gas, steel, automotive, hydraulics, railway, aerospace, and nautical sectors. The customer roster includes Enel, Edison, Eni, Ferrari, Maserati, Bosch Rexroth, Dana-Brevini, Alstom, BHGE, Fiat, and Brembo.
The product portfolio is built around industrial fluid-conditioning and hydraulic-testing equipment, integrating National Instruments CompactRIO/CompactDAQ data-acquisition platforms for real-time monitoring and an in-house oil analysis laboratory equipped with FT-IR spectroscopy and particle counting instrumentation. This positions OilSafe as an early Italian mover on Industry 4.0–enabled predictive maintenance for hydraulic systems, although the disclosed technology stack relies on classical sensor-based condition monitoring rather than proprietary AI/ML models. The company also operates as an authorized MOOG distributor in the Emilia-Romagna region, providing a complementary distribution revenue stream. It is ISO 9001 certified (originally 2015, recertified May 2026) and has received ~€3M in non-dilutive Horizon 2020 EU innovation funding.
The business runs on a project-based B2B model: engineering custom solutions for enterprise clients rather than selling standardized catalog products, with revenue generated through capital-equipment sales, recurring service contracts, and consumables (filtration elements). In April 2026 the company divested its Industrial Hydraulics business unit to BIBUS Italia, sharpening focus on the higher-value filtration, purification, and predictive-maintenance core. The current headcount band of 11-50 employees, the 2019 warehouse and workforce expansion, and the 2020 Cleanliness Cabinet product launch together signal a measured scale-up of the retained business rather than rapid top-line acceleration.
OilSafe firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- OilSafe
- Legal name
- Oilsafe s.r.l.
- Website
- https://oilsafe.it
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1995
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- OilSafe (Oilsafe s.r.l.) is an Italian industrial engineering firm, founded in 1995 in Modena, that designs and manufactures custom hydraulic test benches, oil filtration and purification systems, hydraulic power units, and predictive maintenance solutions for enterprise customers in power generation, oil & gas, automotive, rail, and adjacent industrial sectors.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
OilSafe industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Fluid Management Systems
- NAICS
- Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996)
- SIC
- Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Lubrication, Oil Analysis & Tribology Services (EUAEAKAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Lubricant Testing, Certification & Technical Services (Labs, OEM approvals, QA/QC) (EUALAJAL), Refinery Turnarounds, Maintenance & Reliability Services (EUALAGAL)
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Where OilSafe is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Modena
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
OilSafe business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Custom Test Bench Design and Manufacturing: Design and construction of custom test benches (hydraulic, mechanical, automotive, railway) to customer specifications. Products are mostly unique, built to order per specific technical requirements.
- Hydraulic Power Units and Oil Treatment Systems: Sale of hydraulic power units, filtration systems, flushing systems, varnish and water/gas removal systems. OilSafe manufactures standardized product lines (FOX, CAT, BULL, WOPS, Varnish) alongside custom solutions.
- Maintenance and Service Contracts: Preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance services for large industrial plants in power generation, oil & gas, and steel sectors. Includes on-site oil restoration, flushing, filtration, piping cleaning, transducer calibration, and tank filling/emptying services.
- Oil Analysis Laboratory Services: Internal oil analysis laboratory offering oil condition analysis, tribological analysis, and chemical laboratory services. Average analysis turnaround of 1 day. Supports predictive maintenance planning.
- Cleanliness Cabinet: Sale and supply of Cleanliness Cabinet equipment for component cleanliness testing per ISO 16232/VDA 19, available in Advanced, Medium, and Small models.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
OilSafe product offering
Product offeringCore offering
OilSafe designs, manufactures, and services custom hydraulic test benches, oil filtration and purification systems, hydraulic power units, and predictive maintenance solutions for industrial plants. The company offers end-to-end capabilities spanning design, production, and after-sales assistance, supported by an in-house oil analysis laboratory and the proprietary Cleanliness Cabinet for automated component cleanliness testing per ISO 16232/VDA 19.
Product overview
OilSafe offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial fluid management solutions centered on test benches and oil filtration/purification systems. The core offerings include test benches (Banchi Prova) for hydraulic, mechanical, automotive and railway component testing; hydraulic power units (Centraline Oleodinamiche) including lubrication, high-pressure, INOX, and ATEX units; and a complete range of oil cleaning systems comprising filtration, flushing, water/gas removal, and varnishing systems. Supporting these are an oil monitoring system, the Cleanliness Cabinet for automated component contamination analysis, and specialized filtration carts (FOX, CAT, BULL series). The company also provides maintenance services and an internal oil analysis laboratory, enabling a full turnkey service from design and production through after-sales assistance.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Test Benches (Banchi Prova)
- Hydraulic Power Units (Centraline Oleodinamiche)
- Filtration Systems (FOX, CAT, BULL series)
- Flushing Systems (Sistemi di Flussaggio)
- Water and Gas Removal Systems (WOPS series)
- Varnish Removal Systems
- Oil Monitoring System
- Cleanliness Cabinet
- Maintenance Services
- Oil Analysis Laboratory Services
- Special Solutions (Soluzioni Speciali)
Quantifiable outcome
- Doubles fluid lifespan and reduces oil purchase costs
- +7 more outcomes
Companies that use OilSafe
Customer profileNamed customers30 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
OilSafe technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
OilSafe partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- MOOGcoreOilSafe is the only authorized MOOG distributor of hydraulic products in the entire Emilia Romagna region. The partnership involves supply of official spare parts including pumps, valves, servo-valves, and cylinders. OilSafe is also a MOOG Authorized Distributor as displayed on its website and marketing materials.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves15 records
Expansion highlights5 records
OilSafe competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- C.C. Jensen A/S: Danish specialist in offline oil filtration and condition monitoring for hydraulic and lube oils. Closely comparable product portfolio to OilSafe's offline filtration carts and oil conditioning systems, targeting wind, marine, power and industrial OEMs.
- Des-Case Corporation: US-based specialist in oil contamination control, desiccant breathers, filtration carts and lubricant conditioning. Highly comparable to OilSafe's filtration carts, varnish removal and water/gas separation systems for industrial plants.
- HYDAC International: German-headquartered global leader in hydraulic filtration, condition monitoring and fluid technology. Closely comparable to OilSafe's offline filtration carts (FOX/CAT/BULL), WOPS water/gas removal systems and oil condition monitoring offering, with similar customer overlap in hydraulics OEMs and heavy industry.
- MP Filtri: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of hydraulic filtration products, fluid power components and condition monitoring. A direct domestic competitor to OilSafe, especially in the Italian hydraulics OEM market served by OilSafe's MOOG distribution.
Broad incumbents
- Donaldson Company: US-listed global filtration specialist with industrial hydraulics and condition-monitoring offerings. Overlaps with OilSafe on industrial oil filtration, predictive maintenance and OEM customers in heavy industry.
- Pall Corporation (Danaher): Global filtration and separation major within Danaher, serving oil & gas, power generation and industrial hydraulics. Comparable to OilSafe's filtration, flushing and contamination-control business but at much greater scale and geographic reach.
- Bühler Group: Swiss industrial group with a process-control/condition-monitoring portfolio across multiple verticals including oil processing. Broader and larger than OilSafe, but overlaps on industrial fluid analysis and reliability services.
Others
- BIBUS Italia: Italian distributor of hydraulic and pneumatic components and engineering services. Just acquired OilSafe's Industrial Hydraulics division in April 2026, making BIBUS a recent counterparty and adjacent player in the Italian hydraulics market OilSafe continues to serve.
Emerging players
- IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN): French public R&D and industrial demonstrator active in lubricants, tribology and oil analysis. Comparable to OilSafe's internal oil analysis lab and tribology capabilities, though operating at research consortium scale rather than commercial service scale.
- Velcon Filtration: Specialist in filtration equipment and condition monitoring for fuels, lubricants and hydraulic fluids. Comparable niche focus on industrial fluid cleanliness and predictive maintenance, though primarily serving aviation fueling and storage.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
OilSafe social profiles
Digital presenceOilSafe compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
OilSafe financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
OilSafe leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
OilSafe funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors1 record
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OilSafe M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about OilSafe
What does OilSafe do?
OilSafe designs, manufactures, and services custom hydraulic test benches, oil filtration and purification systems, hydraulic power units, and predictive maintenance solutions for industrial plants. The company offers end-to-end capabilities spanning design, production, and after-sales assistance, supported by an in-house oil analysis laboratory and the proprietary Cleanliness Cabinet for automated component cleanliness testing per ISO 16232/VDA 19.
Is OilSafe a public or private company?
OilSafe is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was OilSafe founded?
OilSafe was founded in 1995. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is OilSafe based?
OilSafe is headquartered in Modena, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does OilSafe make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Custom Test Bench Design and Manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are hydraulic Power Units and Oil Treatment Systems, maintenance and Service Contracts, oil Analysis Laboratory Services and cleanliness Cabinet.
Who are OilSafe's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are C.C. Jensen A/S, Des-Case Corporation, HYDAC International and MP Filtri. Broad incumbents are Donaldson Company, Pall Corporation (Danaher) and Bühler Group. BIBUS Italia is listed as an others. Emerging players are IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) and Velcon Filtration.
Does OilSafe have an API?
No public API is recorded for OilSafe.
What industry is OilSafe in?
OilSafe's product category is Industrial Fluid Management Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAEAKAI, Lubrication, Oil Analysis & Tribology Services, with a secondary code of EUALAJAL, Lubricant Testing, Certification & Technical Services (Labs, OEM approvals, QA/QC). Its NAICS code is 541380 and its SIC code is 8734.