What Sampla does

Sampla is an Italian manufacturer of lightweight conveyor belts and accessories, founded in 1962 and headquartered in Caponago (Monza-Brianza), Italy. The company produces seven distinct product families categorized by base material: FABCON (fabric), FELTCON (felt), POLYCON (polyolefin), PUCON (thermoplastic polyurethane), PVCCON (PVC, limited oil resistant), PVCEXCON (PVC, oil and fat resistant), and SILCON (silicone). These belts are reinforced with kevlar, cotton, and polyester depending on application requirements, and span working temperature ranges from -25°C to +120°C. Sampla serves six primary industrial verticals: food processing (the dominant segment, with FDA, EU, and HACCP-compliant options), tobacco processing, automotive and logistics, electronics and technology, and bakery applications. The company holds certifications including FDA food-contact approval, EU food-contact regulations, HACCP for antibacterial covers, and ATEX for explosive environments.

The company's revenue model combines one-time product sales of standard conveyor belts with professional fabrication and value-added services such as slitting, vulcanization, v-guides, corrugated sidewalls, cleats, and metal/plastic lacing. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quoted through direct sales or the proprietary B2B procurement platform at b2b.sampla.com. Go-to-market is dual-channel: an extensive international distributor network covers the EMEA and Americas regions, while the B2B platform enables more direct mid-market procurement. Sampla operates as a division of Ammega Italia SPA, itself part of Ammega Group B.V., a Netherlands-based conglomerate operating under the direction of Alpha ABMD Holdco B.V. The company does not disclose revenue, headcount trends, or AI/automation capabilities, and has no documented funding rounds, acquisitions, or leadership changes in the available source material.

Name

Sampla

Legal name

Sampla

Website

https://sampla.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sampla manufactures lightweight conveyor belts across seven material families (PVC, TPU, polyolefin, silicone, felt, fabric) for food processing, tobacco, automotive, logistics, electronics, and bakery industries, distributing through EMEA/Americas networks and a B2B platform as a division of Ammega Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Conveyor Belts

NAICS

Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (32622), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Handling & Conveying for Processing Lines (Augers, Elevators, Conveyors) (AFAAAJAJ)

Keywords

• Lightweight conveyor belts
• Industrial belting solutions
• PVC conveyor belts
• TPU polyurethane belts
• Food grade belts

Headquarters

HQ city

Capolago

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Standard Conveyor Belt Sales: Sale of standard conveyor belts across seven product families (FABCON, FELTCON, POLYCON, PUCON, PVCCON, PVCEXCON, SILCON) to industrial customers through distributor networks.
2. Fabrication and Value-Added Services: Added-value fabrication services including slitting, vulcanization, and customized options such as v-guides, corrugated sidewalls, cleats, and metal and plastic lacing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sampla manufactures and sells seven families of lightweight conveyor belts (FABCON fabric, FELTCON felt, POLYCON polyolefin, PUCON TPU, PVCCON PVC, PVCEXCON oil/fat resistant PVC, SILCON silicone) along with value-added fabrication services including slitting, vulcanization, v-guides, corrugated sidewalls, cleats, and metal and plastic lacing. Products serve industrial customers in food processing, tobacco, automotive, logistics, postal, airport, electronics, marble/granite, and bakery applications across EMEA and the Americas.

Product overview

Sampla is a manufacturer of lightweight conveyor belts and accessories, operating since 1962. The company offers a portfolio of seven distinct standard conveyor belt product lines categorized by material type: FABCON (fabric), FELTCON (felt), POLYCON (polyolefin), PUCON (thermoplastic polyurethane/TPU), PVCCON (PVC, limited oil resistant), PVCEXCON (PVC, oil and fat resistant), and SILCON (silicone). These products serve diverse industrial sectors including food processing, tobacco, automotive, logistics, postal, airport, marble/granite, and packaging. The company operates strategically located manufacturing facilities in Italy and offers belting in combination with various reinforcement materials including kevlar, cotton, and polyester. Sampla is a subsidiary of Ammega Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FABCON: Fabric conveyor belts with PU impregnated fabrics, featuring low coefficient of friction. Available in B series (polyester fabric) and R series (raw fabric for bakery applications).
• FELTCON
• POLYCON
• PUCON
• PVCCON
• PVCEXCON
• SILCON

Products and services

• FABCON Fabric conveyor belts made from polyester fabric with PU impregnated fabrics having a low coefficient of friction. Available in B series (bare polyester) and R series (raw fabric) for bakery, textile, and industrial conveying applications, with resistance to abrasion, cutting, and non-adhesive properties. Working temperature: -10 / +70°C.
• FELTCON Conveyor belts made with polyester felt covers impregnated with a special rubber blend, offering excellent abrasion resistance and temperatures up to 120°C when metal laced. Includes SAM antistatic versions for electronic and optical industries. Used in car panel stamping, postal, airport, and logistics installations. Working temperature: -10°C / +120°C.
• POLYCON Polyolefin conveyor belts with transparent Polyolefin cover and polyester fabrics specially designed for tobacco processing plants. Approved by major tobacco manufacturers; formulated with non-toxic and non-halogenating substances. Available in V series with 92 Shore A cover hardness. Working temperature: -20 / +60°C.
• PUCON Thermoplastic Polyurethane elastomer (TPU) belts with high breaking point and coefficient of elasticity, free of plasticizers, suitable for food industry applications. The PX series provides resistance to hydrolysis, microbial attack, and low temperatures. Food contact approved following FDA/USDA and European regulations. Working temperature: -25°C / +90°C.
• PVCCON Standard PVC conveyor belts for general conveying purposes, available in D (duro-hard), G (grinding), L (low hardness), MG (marble and granite), N (nero-black, flame retardant per DIN-ISO-AFNOR), U (universal), and T (treadmill) series. Features resistance to oil, abrasion, and water. Working temperature: -10°C / +70°C.
• PVCEXCON PVC conveyor belts with oil and fat resistance, made with FDA compliant materials suitable for food conveying according to EU regulations. E series is food and ATEX approved; F10/AB has antibacterial cover with HACCP approval. Available in E series (elevators, white 75 Shore A) and F series (food grade PVC). Suitable for curved conveyors and steep transport.
• SILCON Conveyor belts with non-toxic, non-adhesive silicone covers and polyester fabrics, used on automatic packaging and wrapping machines. Food approved with excellent release properties ideal for sticky applications. Available in H series with clear silicone cover on polyester carcass. Working temperature: -15°C / +80°C.
• Fabrication and Value-Added Services Added-value fabrication services including slitting, vulcanization, and customized options such as v-guides, corrugated sidewalls, cleats, and metal and plastic lacing, offered by distributors to industrial customers.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ammega GroupparentOthersSampla is a division of Ammega Italia SPA operating under the direction and coordinator of Alpha ABMD Holdco B.V. As a member of Ammega Group, Sampla benefits from the group's global industrial belting expertise and resources.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Habasit: Swiss-headquartered global manufacturer of conveyor and power transmission belts with overlapping fabric, plastic, and TPU belt product families. Habasit competes most directly with Sampla in food-processing, logistics, and industrial lightweight belting.
• Ammeraal Beltech: Netherlands-based manufacturer of process and conveyor belts serving food, logistics, and industrial customers globally. As a sister company within the Ammega Group, Ammeraal Beltech shares corporate ownership with Sampla and overlaps substantially in product range and customer base.
• Forbo Movement Systems: Swiss manufacturer of conveyor and processing belts under the Forbo Movement Systems business, offering lightweight TPU, PVC, and specialty belts for food, logistics, and industrial applications. Directly comparable product portfolio and customer segments to Sampla.
• Nitta Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of industrial conveyor and power transmission belts serving food processing, packaging, electronics, and logistics markets. Nitta competes directly with Sampla in food-grade and specialty TPU belts with strong APAC presence.
• Esbelt: Spanish manufacturer of thermoplastic, PVC, and PU conveyor belts serving food processing, packaging, and industrial customers across Europe and globally. Directly comparable lightweight belt portfolio and customer verticals to Sampla.
• Bando Chemical Industries: Japanese producer of industrial conveyor belts including lightweight PU and PVC constructions for food, electronics, and logistics applications. Comparable product technology and end-market focus to Sampla.
• Volta Belting: Israeli manufacturer of homogeneous thermoplastic conveyor belts serving food processing, packaging, and industrial markets. Volta's specialty food-grade belts compete most directly with Sampla's PUCON and PVCEXCON product lines.
• Chiorino: Italian manufacturer of conveyor and processing belts with strong heritage in food, tobacco, and industrial applications. Headquartered in Italy like Sampla, Chiorino is a direct domestic and international competitor with overlapping certifications and customer base.
• Mitsuboshi Belting: Japanese manufacturer of industrial conveyor and transmission belts serving food, packaging, logistics, and general manufacturing. Mitsuboshi's lightweight conveyor product lines compete with Sampla globally, particularly in APAC and food processing verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Continental ContiTech: Continental's industrial ContiTech division manufactures a wide range of conveyor belts including lightweight fabric and specialty belts, competing with Sampla across multiple verticals while offering a much broader industrial rubber and polymer portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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