Savaré

What Savaré does

Savaré is a family-owned Italian specialty adhesives manufacturer founded in 1924, headquartered in Milan with production facilities in Cerro Maggiore (Italy) and Delaware, Ohio (USA), and consolidated under the holding company Sav Holding S.p.A. Through its operating entity Savaré I.C. srl and the US subsidiary Savare Specialty Adhesives LLC, the company develops and supplies thermoplastic hot-melt adhesives and pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA) across seven industrial verticals — Absorbent Hygiene and Nonwovens, Medical, Mattress, Packaging, Building Materials, Tape and Label, and Other (Automotive, Footwear, Cosmetic, Filters) — serving B2B manufacturers, laminators, and converters.

Its core product platform is built on hot-melt adhesives and pressure-sensitive adhesives, supported by proprietary process technology notably the Safemelt® water-free packaging system (patented since the mid-1990s, reducing packaging energy use by 70%), bio-based formulations ranging from 50% to 100% bio-based content using natural resins and waste-stream feedstocks, and an R&D infrastructure including a high-speed web coater (up to 800 m/min lamination) and a 3-axis high-flexibility plotter for prototyping. The company holds ISCC Plus certification as a first-in-industry sustainability credential, alongside ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, GOTS, EcoVadis, and Responsible Care certifications.

Savaré operates a sales-led, collaborative "bond performance supplier" go-to-market: pricing is not publicly disclosed and is structured around formulation complexity, volume, and project specifications; revenue is generated primarily from formulated-product sales (one-time license equivalent for bespoke formulations) with ancillary distribution and technical-services revenue. Distribution is direct B2B to industrial manufacturers globally, supplemented by exclusive US distribution rights for Icap Sira's pressure-sensitive acrylics. The customer base includes Procter & Gamble (recognized as a top-40 supplier of ~50,000 in 2025), leading Italian absorbent hygiene manufacturers, and mattress producers, among other enterprise OEMs.

Name

Savaré

Legal name

Savaré I.C. srl

Website

https://savare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Savaré is a 100-year-old, family-owned Italian specialty adhesives manufacturer producing hot-melt and pressure-sensitive adhesives for B2B industrial customers across hygiene, medical, mattress, packaging, construction, tape/label, and related sectors, with manufacturing facilities in Italy and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Industrial Adhesives

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (32552)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Primers, Bonding Agents & Surface Preparation Products (IMADAOAK)

Keywords

• Specialty adhesives
• Hot-melt adhesives
• Pressure-sensitive adhesives
• Industrial bonding solutions
• Bio-based adhesives

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hot-melt Adhesives: Savaré develops and manufactures hot-melt adhesives (thermo-plastic adhesives) for industrial assembly applications. These are sold as formulated products (blocks, pellets, or custom shapes) to B2B customers across multiple industry verticals. Revenue is generated through product sales with pricing based on volume, formulation complexity, and performance specifications. The company also supplies the raw adhesive material to converters and manufacturers.
2. Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSA): Production and sale of pressure sensitive adhesives for tapes, labels, medical applications, and other industrial uses. Sold as formulated products to B2B customers. For the American market, Savaré also acts as an exclusive distributor of Icap Sira pressure-sensitive acrylics (UV curing hot-melt, solvent adhesives, and water-based emulsions), adding a distribution revenue stream.
3. Bond Performance Solutions and Technical Services: Savaré provides collaborative bond performance solutions including application testing with proprietary lab coaters, on-site technical support, and co-development services with customers and suppliers. These services support product sales and strengthen customer relationships, though primary revenue derives from adhesive product sales.
4. Customized/Proprietary Formulations: Savaré develops customized adhesive formulations in collaboration with customers (manufacturers, laminators, and converters) tailored to specific machinery and production processes. These proprietary solutions command premium pricing based on technical differentiation and the collaborative development investment.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Savaré is a family-owned specialty chemical manufacturer that develops, produces, and sells hot-melt adhesives and pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA) for industrial assembly applications across absorbent hygiene/nonwovens, medical, mattress, packaging, construction, tape & label, and other sectors. The company offers both proprietary off-the-shelf formulations and customized co-developed bonding solutions, supported by on-site technical service, laboratory testing on a proprietary lab coater, and customer joint development programs.

Product overview

Savaré is a family-owned specialty adhesives company with 100 years of experience, offering hot-melt adhesives and pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA) across multiple industrial markets. The product portfolio centers on two core product lines - Hot-Melt Adhesives and Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives - supported by the proprietary Safemelt® water-free packaging technology. Market-specific adhesive solutions serve Hygiene and Nonwovens (feminine care, baby care, adult care, pet care, food packaging), Medical (surgical drapes, disposable gowns, medical tapes, skin-contact adhesives), Mattress (assembly and pocketed springs), Packaging (e-commerce, postal, shipping), Building Materials (roof membranes, insulation, heated floors), Tape and Label, and Other markets including Automotive, Footwear, Cosmetic packaging, and Filters. The company also distributes Icap Sira pressure-sensitive acrylics in the American market and offers lab coater testing services for customer product development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Safemelt®: Proprietary water-free packaging process for hot-melt adhesives that allows 70% less energy usage and eliminates water contamination exposure
• Bond Performance Supplier

Products and services

• Hot-Melt Adhesives

Quantifiable outcome

• 450 tonnes of CO₂ emissions reduced annually through solar energy
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Icap SiracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSavaré serves as the exclusive distributor of Icap Sira's pressure-sensitive acrylic product range in the American market. The Icap Sira portfolio includes UV curing hot-melt adhesives, solvent-based adhesives, and water-based emulsions, complementing Savaré's own adhesive offerings for the tape and label market in the USA.
• Politecnico di MilanocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSavaré collaborates closely with the Polytechnic University of Milan and other external laboratories to improve products, create new patents, offer personalized training paths for employees, and advance R&D capabilities. This academic partnership supports continuous innovation and technical excellence.
• Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSavaré achieved GOTS certification for part of its adhesive portfolio, joining the GOTS certified supply chain. This certification is a key step in Savaré's journey toward more sustainable solutions, stemming from close collaboration with partners and a shared vision for sustainability in the textile industry.
• Substrate and Technology Suppliers (Nonwoven, Machinery)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSavaré co-develops adhesive solutions in collaboration with substrate suppliers, technology suppliers, and raw material providers. This ecosystem approach involves selecting raw material suppliers for quality and reliability, working with nonwoven substrate suppliers to optimize bonding performance, and partnering with technology/machinery suppliers to ensure adhesive compatibility with application equipment.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M: Industrial conglomerate with a substantial adhesives and tapes division serving industrial, medical, and consumer markets. Competes with Savaré across multiple verticals including medical tapes and industrial assembly.
• Sika AG: Swiss specialty chemicals leader in bonding, sealing, and waterproofing products for construction and industrial markets. Comparable in Savaré's building materials adhesives segment, with greater scale and global distribution.
• Bostik (Arkema): Major specialty adhesives business of Arkema, offering hot-melt, PSA, and reactive adhesives across hygiene, packaging, construction, and industrial assembly. Closest large-scale specialty peer to Savaré's product mix and end-market focus.
• Henkel: Global adhesives leader (Loctite, Pattex, Technomelt) with broad hot-melt and PSA portfolios across hygiene, packaging, and construction. Comparable because it competes head-to-head with Savaré in hot-melt and pressure-sensitive adhesives, but at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.

Direct peers

• Jowat SE: German family-owned specialty adhesives manufacturer with hot-melt and reactive adhesive portfolios for packaging, woodworking, and industrial applications. Closely comparable as a mid-sized European specialty adhesives peer competing in similar segments.
• H.B. Fuller: US-headquartered specialty adhesives company serving hygiene, packaging, construction, and tape markets with a comparable hot-melt and water-based portfolio. Direct competitor to Savaré in hygiene nonwovens and packaging, with broader global manufacturing presence.
• Beardow Adams: UK-based specialist hot-melt adhesives manufacturer serving packaging, hygiene, and product assembly markets. Direct comparable as a similarly-sized European specialty hot-melt adhesives competitor.
• Avery Dennison: Global leader in pressure-sensitive labels and tapes, with materials and adhesives capabilities. Comparable because it consumes and competes in PSA formulations for tape, label, and medical segments where Savaré is active.
• Paramelt (formerly MBJ Holding): Dutch specialty adhesives producer offering hot-melt, water-based, and PSA products for packaging, hygiene, and industrial assembly. Comparable peer competing in overlapping hygiene and packaging segments with similar mid-scale European positioning.

Emerging players

• Tex Year Industries: Taiwan-based hot-melt adhesive manufacturer serving hygiene, packaging, automotive, and electronics end markets with growing global footprint. Comparable in product line (hot-melt adhesives) but primarily regional/emerging player competing in Asia where Savaré has no manufacturing presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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