What Sinapsi does

Sinapsi S.R.L. is an Italian private limited company founded in 2000 and headquartered in Silvi (Teramo, Abruzzo), specializing in the design and manufacture of automatic PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) dispensers and modular storage cabinets for industrial facilities. Its hardware portfolio comprises two touchscreen dispenser models (T07 with a 7\" panel and T10 with a 10\" capacitive panel), a countertop unit for bulky items (D10 Desk), and three cabinet configurations (L16 with 16 compartments, L30-S as a 30-compartment Stand Alone unit, and L32 with 32 compartments), all integrated through the proprietary Safetycloud DPI cloud management platform. The systems use programmable microcontrollers, electronic badge authentication (magnetic stripe, barcode, RFID, proximity), GSM/GPRS and optional WiFi/LAN connectivity, and expose RESTful Web APIs and FTP integration for third-party ERP systems, with a mobile app available on Android (iOS in development). All Sinapsi dispensers are certified compliant with Italy's Piano Transizione 4.0, qualifying buyers for tax credits of up to 40% on investments up to €2.5 million, and carry CE marking.

Sinapsi's customers are primarily Italian industrial manufacturers and large warehouse/logistics operators who use the systems to automate distribution of PPE (gloves, shoes, helmets, masks) and MRO items (electric tools, screwdrivers, cutting tools), with stated outcomes of approximately 30% reduction in consumption, transport, and storage costs and 24/7 product availability. Named enterprise logos include Bosch, ABB, Alitalia, Würth, and Dayco. The company operates exclusively in Italy and pursues a direct enterprise sales motion combining on-site product demos, technical consultation, hardware/software customization, installation, and training (delivered free via videoconference or at its headquarters), supplemented by an inside-sales channel through website contact forms, phone, and email. Sinapsi is family-owned under CEO Giorgio Guarracino, with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, M&A, or international expansion.

Name

Sinapsi

Legal name

Sinapsi S.R.L.

Website

https://sinapsiweb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sinapsi is an Italian private company, founded in 2000, that designs and manufactures automatic PPE dispensers, modular storage cabinets, and the Safetycloud DPI cloud management software for industrial manufacturers and warehouse operators in Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety Equipment & Automated PPE Distribution

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Gloves, Masks/Respirators, Gowns, Face Shields) (HLAHANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

PPE, Safety & Infection Control Supplies Distribution (JanSan-adjacent) (CRAOAGAK), Industrial Panel PCs & HMI Terminals (HDACALAE)

Keywords

• Automatic PPE dispensers
• Industrial safety vending
• Cloud inventory management
• MRO storage solutions
• Industry 4.0 automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Silvi

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - PPE Dispensers: Sale of automatic PPE dispenser machines (T07, T10) and modular storage cabinets (L16, L30-S, L32, D10). Machines are sold as capital equipment with optional accessories and expansion modules.
2. Safetycloud DPI Cloud Software: Cloud-based management software subscription for inventory management, reporting, and remote monitoring of connected dispensers. Accessed via web portal or mobile application.
3. Professional Services: Installation, configuration, training, and technical support services. Includes free training via video conference or at headquarters, plus ongoing technical assistance.
4. Customization and Integration: Hardware and software customization services, API integration with third-party systems, and specialized configuration for specific industrial requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sinapsi designs, manufactures, and sells automatic dispensers and modular storage cabinets for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and MRO consumables, paired with its proprietary Safetycloud DPI cloud management platform. The hardware is installed on factory floors and in warehouses, while the cloud software tracks every withdrawal, manages user authorizations, and produces consumption reports for safety and procurement teams.

Product overview

Sinapsi is a company specializing in the design and production of automatic PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) dispensers with over 20 years of experience. The product portfolio includes two main dispenser models (T07 with 7" touch screen and T10 with 10" touch screen), a countertop desk dispenser (D10) for bulky items, and three cabinet models (L16 with 16 compartments, L30-S with 30 compartments as Stand Alone, and L32 with 32 compartments) that complement the dispensers for larger equipment. The ecosystem is managed through Safetycloud DPI cloud management software, which covers all hardware and software aspects including inventory management, consumption monitoring, reporting, and user authorization. A mobile app extends accessibility to smartphone users. All solutions integrate with the company's cloud platform and can be connected to third-party management systems via RESTful APIs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• T07 Helmet Dispenser An automatic PPE dispensing machine dedicated to helmets, designed to replace open helmet racks on factory floors and track each unit issued via badge or touch-screen authentication.
• T10 Modular Dispenser A modular automated dispenser that can be configured to release multiple categories of PPE, with each withdrawal logged and reported through the Safetycloud cloud platform.
• D10 Modular Dispenser A modular automated PPE dispenser in the D-series, suited to higher-volume or mixed-product dispensing and connected to the Safetycloud cloud platform for consumption reporting.
• L16 Mini Cabinet A small-footprint smart storage cabinet for PPE and MRO consumables, instrumented with temperature detection and connectivity to report openings and content status to Safetycloud.
• L30-S Cabinet A standard-size smart storage cabinet from the L-series for PPE and MRO consumables, featuring integrated sensors and cloud-based monitoring through Safetycloud.
• L32 Cabinet An expanded cabinet variant of the L-series for larger PPE and MRO inventories, integrated with the Safetycloud platform for item-level visibility.
• Safetycloud DPI A proprietary cloud-based management platform that lets administrators configure connected dispensers and cabinets, define user permissions, monitor consumptions in real time, and export analytics reports on PPE usage across sites.
• Safetycloud Mobile App A mobile companion application to Safetycloud DPI that allows plant and safety managers to monitor dispenser activity and receive notifications directly on smartphones.
• Installation, Training and Technical Support Services Professional services covering on-site installation of dispensers and cabinets, operator and administrator training on Safetycloud DPI, and ongoing technical support for industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% waste reduction in PPE consumption, transport, and storage costs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SencorpWhite: US-based manufacturer of industrial vending solutions including automated dispensing machines for PPE, tools, and MRO items with cloud reporting. Directly comparable hardware-and-software offering to Sinapsi for industrial customers.
• AutoCrib: US-based manufacturer of industrial vending machines and tool crib management systems with cloud reporting software. Closest direct competitor on the hardware-plus-cloud automated dispensing model serving manufacturing and MRO use cases.
• Apex Supply Chain Technologies: Largest US-based industrial vending and inventory management solutions provider, offering automated dispensing hardware (e.g., IDS, Axcess) with cloud-based AssetNow management software. Direct functional overlap with Sinapsi on automated PPE/MRO dispensing, cloud inventory control, and badge-authenticated withdrawals for industrial customers.

Emerging players

• IVM (Industrial Vending Machines): Italy-based specialist supplier of industrial vending machines for PPE and MRO distribution in European markets. Comparable niche positioning to Sinapsi in the same regional market, though primarily as a reseller/integrator rather than an OEM.
• Grabitech Solutions: Provider of automated industrial vending and inventory management solutions (e.g., ToolVendo, ToolRoom Manager) for tooling and consumables. Comparable IoT-enabled dispensing model targeting similar industrial manufacturing customers.
• Lista International (industrial workstations and tool storage): Swiss/European manufacturer of professional tool storage, workstations, and asset management solutions including automated tool dispensing. Overlaps with Sinapsi on European industrial customers seeking controlled storage and dispensing of valuable assets and consumables.

Broad incumbents

• MSC Industrial (CribMaster): Major US industrial distributor operating the CribMaster industrial vending line, offering automated tool crib and MRO dispensing with cloud management. Comparable to Sinapsi in automating MRO/PPE distribution but as part of a much larger MRO supply business.
• Fastenal (Industrial Vending): One of the largest industrial supply distributors globally, offering its own industrial vending solutions (FAST Solutions) including automated dispensing machines and Onsite/FastVend programs. Overlaps with Sinapsi on automated PPE/MRO distribution but as part of a much broader fastener and MRO supply portfolio.

Regional players

• Würth Industrie (industrial vending): Würth (already a Sinapsi customer) operates its own ORSYmat and industrial vending concepts across Europe. Comparable as a European operator of automated C-Parts and PPE/MRO dispensing, though Würth's vending program is part of a much larger fastening and consumables business.

Others

• Capsa Solutions (Healthcare/LTC medication dispensing): Manufacturer of automated dispensing and storage solutions primarily for healthcare (medication carts, LTC carts). Adjacent in that the underlying technology (badge authentication, controlled dispensing, cloud inventory) overlaps with Sinapsi's stack, though applied to medication rather than PPE.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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