What Sir Safety System does

Sir Safety System S.p.A. is an Italian personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturer founded in 1979 and headquartered in Assisi (Umbria), operating from a Società per Azioni Unipersonale structure under founder-CEO Gino Sirci. The company produces and distributes what it describes as the largest mono-brand PPE range in worker safety, organized into six core categories: workwear (functional, high-visibility, multinorm, weather-resistant, chemical-protective, and disposable), safety footwear across EN ISO 20345 classes, safety gloves, head and respiratory protection, fall protection, and first aid equipment. Notable technical components include the patented Responder E-TPU cushioning technology (expanded thermoplastic polyurethane midsole/insole system) featured in the SIR 399 and SIR FUTURE footwear lines, plus an electrostatic discharge (ESD) product series.

The firm operates a vertically integrated production footprint in Italy supported by an on-site photovoltaic installation that produced 1,559,351 kWh in 2024, covering 86% of company energy needs. Go-to-market is B2B, executed through a proprietary portal (sirweb.sirsafety.com), direct field sales, a multi-country commercial network with localized websites for Italy, France, Germany, Spain, and Portugal, and active participation in industry trade fairs (SICUR Madrid, SAWO Poland, A+A Düsseldorf). Pricing is quote-based under a wholesale/distribution model rather than publicly listed; revenue is generated primarily through recurring B2B orders of PPE consumables from enterprise customers. The customer base is segmented vertically into Construction and Road Works, Logistics and Transport, Food/Cleaning/Hospital, Agriculture/Gardening/Forestry, and Heavy Industry.

The firm has invested in a dense certification stack — ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, PAS 24000, and UNI/PdR 125:2022 — which functions as buyer pre-qualification for large B2B and public-sector tenders. Italy is the company's primary market; broader Europe is the stated operating geography, but no operations in the Americas or Asia-Pacific are documented. No acquisitions, funding rounds, or institutional investors are referenced in the source material; revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Sir Safety System

Legal name

Sir Safety System S.p.A.

Website

https://sirsafety.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sir Safety System S.p.A. is an Italian PPE manufacturer (founded 1979) producing workwear, safety footwear, gloves, head and respiratory protection, fall protection, and first aid equipment for B2B customers across five vertical markets, distributed via a proprietary B2B portal, field sales network, and local European sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Protective Equipment

NAICS

Footwear Manufacturing (3162), Footwear Manufacturing (31621)

SIC

Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140), Rubber & Plastics Footwear (3021)

akta.pro primary industry

Disposable Protective Apparel (Coveralls, Gowns, Shoe Covers) (CRAAALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protective & Work Accessories Manufacturing (Safety Gloves/Hi-Vis Accessories) (IMAOAFAH), Protective Disposable Wear (Masks, Gloves, Shoe Covers, Hairnets) (CRADALAJ), Disposable Gloves & Protective Household Wear (CRAJAGAI)

Keywords

• Personal protective equipment
• Safety footwear manufacturing
• Workwear clothing
• Fall protection equipment
• Occupational safety gear

Headquarters

HQ city

Assisi

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PPE Product Sales: Direct sale of personal protective equipment including workwear, safety footwear, gloves, head protection, respiratory protection, and fall protection equipment. Products are sold through B2B portal, commercial network, and international distributors. Revenue is generated through one-time product purchases with potential for recurring orders from business customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sir Safety System manufactures and sells a complete mono-brand range of personal protective equipment, including workwear (functional, high-visibility, multinorm, weather-resistant, chemical-protective, and disposable), safety footwear across multiple EN ISO 20345 protection classes, safety gloves (mechanical, cut-resistant, chemical, thermal, disposable), head and respiratory protection (helmets, respirators, eye/face/hearing protection, gas detectors), fall protection (harnesses, arrest devices, positioning systems, kits), and first aid/prevention equipment. Products are sold B2B through a proprietary portal, an international commercial sales network, and field sales at industry trade fairs.

Product overview

Sir Safety System S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE) offering the largest mono-brand product range in the safety industry. The portfolio is organized into six core categories: Workwear (functional, high-visibility, multinorm, weather-resistant, chemical-protective, and disposable clothing), Safety Footwear (low cut shoes, ankle-high shoes, boots, and sandals across multiple safety classes), Safety Gloves (leather, mechanical, cut-resistant, thermal, chemical, and disposable), Head and Respiratory Protection (helmets, respirators, eye/face protection, hearing protection, and gas detectors), Fall Protection (harnesses, arrest devices, positioning systems, and kits), and First Aid and Prevention (emergency showers, eyewash stations, first aid kits). Notable technology offerings include the proprietary Responder Technology (E-TPU cushioning system) featured in the flagship SIR 399 and SIR FUTURE footwear lines, and the ESD Series for electrostatic protection. The company maintains a B2B portal for customers but does not offer a public API.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Workwear Manufacturing and sale of workwear for occupational use, spanning functional clothing, high-visibility garments, multinorm workwear, weather-resistant clothing, chemical protective clothing and disposable workwear, intended for professional buyers across construction, logistics, industry and other sectors.
• Safety Footwear Manufacturing and sale of EN ISO 20345-compliant safety footwear in multiple protection classes, designs and seasonal variants, for professional workers across industries.
• Safety Gloves Manufacturing and sale of protective gloves including leather, mechanical, cut-resistant, thermal (heat/cold), chemical and disposable variants, intended for occupational hand protection.
• Head and Respiratory Protection Manufacturing and sale of head protection (helmets, bump caps, firefighting helmets), eye and face protection (spectacles, goggles, face shields), hearing protection (ear muffs and plugs), and respiratory protection (disposable respirators, half/full face masks with filters, SCBA, escape devices, gas detectors) for occupational users.
• Fall Protection Manufacturing and sale of fall protection equipment including harnesses, fall arrest devices, work-positioning systems, energy absorbers and complete working-at-height kits (including Petzl branded products), targeted at workers performing tasks at height.
• First Aid and Prevention Manufacturing and sale of first aid and emergency response products including emergency showers, eyewash stations and first aid kits/equipment for workplaces.
• Resp / Responder Technology Footwear Platform Patented proprietary E-TPU cushioning technology used in the midsole and insole of Sir Safety System's safety footwear lines (including SIR FUTURE), providing responsive cushioning, extreme lightness and flexibility for end users.
• ESD Series Electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection workwear and footwear line designed for workplaces handling static-sensitive electronics or requiring ESD protection.
• SIR 399 Safety Footwear Flagship ultra-lightweight safety footwear model with modern sport-inspired design, focused on cushioning, responsiveness and support for workers.
• STORM RUSH Series Modular workwear series built for tough conditions, combining advanced technical materials and sustainability features for demanding work environments.
• COOL TOUCH Series Summer workwear series with breathable, lightweight materials designed for hot working conditions while maintaining protective performance.
• RUNNER Series Sporty-design safety footwear series combining athletic aesthetics with workplace protection for professional users.
• SIR FUTURE Series Safety footwear series powered by the proprietary Resp/Responder E-TPU technology, combining technological performance with environmental responsibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% of company energy needs covered by photovoltaic renewable energy production (1,559,351 kWh in 2024)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bureau VeritascoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 31 October 2023Bureau Veritas served as the certifying body that verified Sir Safety System's path to obtain PAS 24000 certification for ethics and human rights at work. The certification ceremony was held at the company's headquarters in Assisi.
• Franz Seidel GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman orthopedic Schuhtechnik provider whose SENSOPED ESD orthopedic footbed is certified as compatible with Sir Safety System's EN ISO 20345 safety footwear without voiding the certification (per standard DGUV 112-191).
• Sir Safety PerugiacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional volleyball team sponsored by Sir Safety System. The club represents an extension of the company's corporate culture based on continuous growth, global market approach, and pursuit of excellence. Team successes reinforce brand identity around performance values.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Uvex Group: German family-owned multi-category PPE manufacturer producing safety footwear (Uvex Safety Shoes), workwear, gloves, head protection, and hearing/eye protection with comparable European mid-market profile and mono-brand strategy. Most direct comparable to Sir Safety System's portfolio breadth and mid-cap scale.
• Delta Plus Group: French-listed PPE manufacturer with globally distributed workwear, safety footwear, gloves, head protection, and fall-protection portfolio. Highly comparable multi-vertical PPE distribution, similar European production base, and comparable revenue size make Delta Plus the closest publicly-traded peer.
• Mascot International: Danish mid-market workwear and safety footwear manufacturer selling multi-vertical functional workwear across Europe. Directly comparable mid-sized European workwear-and-footwear player with similar export-driven distribution model across industrial and construction customers.
• JSP Safety: UK-based PPE specialist with extensive head, eye, hearing, and respiratory protection range, plus safety footwear and fall protection. Comparable multi-category mono-brand approach and focus on European industrial and construction markets, though with a UK-anchored manufacturing footprint.
• ASATEX: German PPE manufacturer of workwear, safety clothing, and disposable protective apparel serving European industrial buyers. Comparable mid-sized European PPE-focused producer with multi-category product strategy overlapping Sir Safety System's core offer.
• Showa Group (Showa Best Glove): Global glove specialist manufacturing single-use and reusable protective gloves for industrial, chemical, and food-handling markets. Closely comparable to the safety-gloves portion of Sir Safety's portfolio with deep specialization in the glove category.

Broad incumbents

• Ansell: Australian-listed global leader in protective gloves and workplace safety apparel, with overlapping positions in mechanical/cut/chemical-resistant gloves plus disposable examination gloves. Overlaps with Sir Safety System's gloves and disposable wear categories at global enterprise scale.
• MSA Safety: U.S.-listed global leader in safety products including fixed gas detection, respiratory protection, head protection, fall protection, and thermal imaging. Significant overlap with Sir Safety's head, respiratory, and fall protection categories in industrial and emergency-services verticals.
• Honeywell Safety: Global broad-line safety division of Honeywell, offering PPE, gas detection, fall protection, and hearing/eye protection across all major geographies. A massively larger and broader incumbent competing with Sir Safety System in enterprise/mega-account PPE contracts with significantly greater R&D and capital resources.
• 3M Personal Safety Division: Global personal-safety unit of 3M covering respiratory protection, hearing protection, eye protection, fall protection, and reflective materials. Overlaps materially with Sir Safety System in respiratory (FFP2/FFP3), head, and fall categories, but operates at vastly larger scale with worldwide reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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