Sÿnia
Sÿnia is a French specialty industrial printer, founded in 2005 in Lavérune, that manufactures custom 3D doming labels with transparent resin for enterprise clients in luxury, cosmetics, perfume, wine and spirits, automotive, and FMCG. It holds three patents covering olfactory and bio-sourced resin technology and sells via direct field sales and a B2B print-shop subcontractor channel.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersLavérune, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Sÿnia does
Sÿnia is a French specialty industrial printing company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Lavérune, near Montpellier, that manufactures custom doming labels — printed substrates coated with transparent polyurethane resin to produce a raised, durable, three-dimensional effect. The company operates an integrated end-to-end production chain at a single RT 2012-certified site, covering pre-press, digital printing, digital cutting, optional olfactory integration, resin application, quality control, packaging, and shipping. Sÿnia holds three registered patents: olfactory doming technology (ScentTouch, 2016) and two bio-sourced resin formulations at 75% and 90% plant-based content (filed February 2022), making it one of few European players with defensible IP in multi-sensory and sustainable label finishing.
The company serves enterprise clients across cosmetics and beauty (L'Oréal, Lancôme, Dior, Chanel, YSL, Hermès, Givenchy), perfume and fragrance (Valentino, Paco Rabanne, Issey Miyake, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Kilian), wine and spirits (Moët & Chandon, Hennessy, Baron de Rothschild, Muse de Miraval), luxury and fashion (Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Hugo Boss), automotive (Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, Citroën, Nissan, Fiat, Ducati), food and beverage (Coca-Cola, Nestlé/Nespresso, Ferrero/Nutella, Haribo, Pringles, Oreo), electronics (Samsung), and public-sector and retail brands (Air France, SNCF, Crédit Agricole, Galeries Lafayette). It also operates a B2B subcontractor channel serving print shops across France and Europe that lack in-house doming capability.
The business model is project-based custom manufacturing: pricing is quote-driven with no published rate card, contracts are typically multi-year, and revenue is generated through one-time production orders rather than recurring software-style contracts. Go-to-market relies on direct enterprise field sales (led by CEO Sylvain Maillard), a website-driven quote and sample request funnel, industry event presence (C!Print, FESPA), earned media in trade publications, and the dedicated print-shop subcontractor channel. Sÿnia has positioned itself as a mission-driven enterprise with stacked ESG credentials (EcoVadis Platinum, ISO 14001, LUCIE 26000, UN Global Compact, Imprim'Vert), differentiating on sustainability and multi-sensory innovation rather than competing on price in commodity label production.
Sÿnia firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Sÿnia
- Legal name
- SYNIA
- Website
- https://synia.fr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Sÿnia is a French specialty industrial printer, founded in 2005 in Lavérune, that manufactures custom 3D doming labels with transparent resin for enterprise clients in luxury, cosmetics, perfume, wine and spirits, automotive, and FMCG. It holds three patents covering olfactory and bio-sourced resin technology and sells via direct field sales and a B2B print-shop subcontractor channel.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Sÿnia industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Custom Doming Label Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)
- SIC
- Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Sustainable Labels, Adhesives & Inks (Wash-Off Labels, De-inkable Inks, Low-VOC) (IMALAMAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services (IMALAKAM), Glue-Applied/Wet-Glue Labels (IMALAKAB), Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser) (IMALAOAD)
Keywords
Where Sÿnia is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lavérune
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Sÿnia business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Custom Doming Label Manufacturing: Sÿnia manufactures bespoke doming labels (raised 3D adhesive labels coated in transparent resin) on a project-by-project basis. Clients range from prototype runs to large industrial series. The company serves diverse sectors including luxury, cosmetics, automotive, wine & spirits, agri-food, and promotional items. Pricing is quote-based, reflecting the custom nature of each order.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Custom project-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Sÿnia product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Sÿnia manufactures bespoke doming labels — printed adhesive labels coated with a transparent polyurethane resin to create a raised, durable, three-dimensional effect — on a project-by-project basis for enterprise clients. Production covers the full chain (pre-press, digital printing, digital cutting, optional olfactory integration, resin application, quality control, packaging, shipping) at a single Lavérune site, serving cosmetics, perfume, wine and spirits, luxury, automotive, agri-food, and industrial customers with volumes from prototype runs to large industrial series.
Product overview
Sÿnia offers a comprehensive portfolio of doming solutions centered on depositing transparent resin onto printed labels to create raised, 3D effects. The product range includes seven distinct doming variants: Traditional Doming for standard applications, LetterPack for individual lettering on application tape, MicroLetter for ultra-fine 2mm precision work, ScentTouch featuring patented olfactory technology with integrated fragrances, GlassTouch for molded glass effects on bottles, RollFlex for high-volume roll-fed production, and Secure for QR code protection. All products leverage Sÿnia's proprietary resin technology including bio-sourced formulas (75-90% plant-based), multiple finishes (glossy, matte, satin, flexible, hard Shore-adjustable), and compliance with REACH and RoHS II standards. The company operates as a mission-driven enterprise with integrated in-house production from pre-press through shipping.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ScentTouch: Sÿnia's branded olfactory doming solution, integrating custom fragrances into the resin for a multi-sensory labeling experience.
- Olfatech
- MicroLetter
- LetterPack
- GlassTouch
- RollFlex
- Secure
Products and services
- Traditional Doming (Doming Classique Premium) Standard doming solution with raised, transparent resin coating on freeform shapes (round, square, oval, or custom cuts), delivered on pre-cut sheets for simple application. Features UV and scratch resistance for automotive, electronics, packaging, and industrial applications.
- LetterPack (Lettre à lettre) Individual letter doming delivered on application tape for quick, clean, and perfectly aligned installation. Ideal for signage, shop windows, POS displays, and device marking with outdoor durability.
- MicroLetter (Micro Doming) Ultra-precise micro doming technology allowing lettering from 2mm width while maintaining characteristic domed effect. Designed for cosmetics, luxury, and personalized objects requiring exceptional detail precision.
- ScentTouch (Olfactory Doming) Patented olfactory doming that encapsulates custom fragrances directly into the resin, creating a multi-sensory experience. Activated by touch or rub, releasing carefully selected scents. Backed by the Olfatech fragrance library with flowers, fruits, and sweet categories.
- GlassTouch (Molded Glass Effect Doming) Transparent doming labels creating a blown glass or molded glass effect on surfaces. Particularly suited for wines, spirits, and perfumery sectors for customizing bottles with heraldry, emblems, and coats of arms.
- RollFlex (Roll-fed Doming) Roll-fed doming production for large series with automatic application machines. Optimized for high-volume production in agri-food and consumer goods sectors, combining industrial cadence with consistent premium doming quality.
- Secure (QR Code Doming) QR code doming with transparent resin coating for protection and long-term durability. Prevents scratching and UV damage while providing high-end aesthetic that encourages interaction. Ideal for connected packaging, authenticated objects, and interactive marketing.
Quantifiable outcome
- EcoVadis Platinum places Sÿnia in the top 1% of most responsible companies worldwide in its sector
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Sÿnia
Customer profileNamed customers122 records
Segments9 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Sÿnia technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Sÿnia partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- Reforest'ActionminorSÿnia partners with Reforest'Action for the RE-Inspire reforestation project, contributing to tree planting in Lavial (Haiti) and Piura (Peru). The program allows employees to gift a tree to a company stakeholder (client, supplier, partner) as part of Sÿnia's 'eco-friendly labels' offering.
- Éco-MégotminorSÿnia partnered with Éco-Mégot to collect and recycle cigarette butts from employees, with the goal of raising awareness about environmental risks of improper disposal. A dedicated R&D cell was opened to develop what would be 'the first industrial recycling tool that depollutes 100% of cigarette butts'.
- Sud RecyclageminorSÿnia uses Sud Recyclage for the collection, sorting, and recycling of paper, cardboard, and wood waste. Sud Recyclage works with associations to repurpose reusable materials and recycles non-reusable items through appropriate channels.
- CCI (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie)minorSÿnia's energy referent (Justin) was trained at the CCI as an energy referent, charged with identifying and implementing energy reduction measures. This partnership supports Sÿnia's environmental performance improvement.
- ENSAM (École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Montpellier)minorSÿnia partnered with ENSAM architecture students to explore upcycling of its primary waste material — polyurethane doming resin. The collaboration aims to transform production waste into superior finished products, giving the waste a second life as higher-quality items.
- Lycée Nevers (学生 PAGORA programme)minorSÿnia partnered with first-year PAGORA students from Lycée Nevers to support the mini-company 'Tel'Odeur', which created an original olfactory doming product. The project was selected to represent its region at the national mini-enterprise festival in Paris, demonstrating Sÿnia's commitment to youth entrepreneurship and social engagement.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Sÿnia competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Autajon Group: French group specializing in premium labels and packaging for cosmetics, wine & spirits, and luxury brands—the same verticals Sÿnia serves—though at far larger scale and broader scope.
- Diam Group: French-rooted provider of premium POS/merchandising displays and finishing for luxury cosmetics and spirits brands, serving similar clients and promotional/PLV use cases as Sÿnia.
Broad incumbents
- Multi-Color Corporation (MCC Label): Global premium label manufacturer serving beverage, wine & spirits, and cosmetics brands, overlapping Sÿnia's decorative label niche as part of a much wider portfolio.
- CCL Industries: World's largest label company producing specialty and premium labels for consumer and healthcare brands; competes broadly in the decorative/adhesive label space Sÿnia occupies.
- Avery Dennison: Leading maker of pressure-sensitive label materials and branding solutions; adjacent supplier and competitor in adhesive labeling technology used across the same end markets.
- Fedrigoni (Ritrama/Arconvert): Producer of premium papers and self-adhesive label materials for luxury and wine & spirits packaging, overlapping Sÿnia's premium label substrate and finishing space.
- All4Labels: Global digital and premium label manufacturer serving cosmetics, beverage, and luxury clients, competing in the decorative adhesive label category.
Direct peers
- Domino / doming resin label specialists (Doming.eu): Niche doming label producers applying transparent 3D resin to printed adhesive labels—Sÿnia's exact product category—serving promotional and branding markets.
Others
- UPM Raflatac: Major supplier of self-adhesive label materials and sustainable/wash-off label solutions; an ecosystem material supplier adjacent to Sÿnia's label finishing business.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Sÿnia social profiles
Digital presenceSÿnia compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
Sÿnia financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Sÿnia leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Sÿnia funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Sÿnia M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Sÿnia
What does Sÿnia do?
Sÿnia manufactures bespoke doming labels — printed adhesive labels coated with a transparent polyurethane resin to create a raised, durable, three-dimensional effect — on a project-by-project basis for enterprise clients. Production covers the full chain (pre-press, digital printing, digital cutting, optional olfactory integration, resin application, quality control, packaging, shipping) at a single Lavérune site, serving cosmetics, perfume, wine and spirits, luxury, automotive, agri-food, and industrial customers with volumes from prototype runs to large industrial series.
Is Sÿnia a public or private company?
Sÿnia is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Sÿnia founded?
Sÿnia was founded in 2005. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Sÿnia based?
Sÿnia is headquartered in Lavérune, France, in the Europe region.
How does Sÿnia make money?
One revenue line is on record: custom Doming Label Manufacturing.
Who are Sÿnia's main competitors?
Regional players on record are Autajon Group and Diam Group. Broad incumbents are Multi-Color Corporation (MCC Label), CCL Industries, Avery Dennison, Fedrigoni (Ritrama/Arconvert) and All4Labels. Domino / doming resin label specialists (Doming.eu) is listed as a direct peer. UPM Raflatac is listed as an others.
Does Sÿnia have an API?
No public API is recorded for Sÿnia.
What industry is Sÿnia in?
Sÿnia's product category is Custom Doming Label Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMALAMAJ, Sustainable Labels, Adhesives & Inks (Wash-Off Labels, De-inkable Inks, Low-VOC), with a secondary code of IMALAKAM, Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services. Its NAICS code is 3231 and its SIC code is 3470.