What Sampi Spa does

Sampi Spa is an Italian precision-engineering company, founded in 1937 and headquartered in Altopascio, Lucca, that designs and manufactures flow metering solutions for the fuel distribution industry. Its product portfolio centers on positive-displacement (PD) meters across the M, MA, MS, and SM series, Coriolis mass meters (gasFlo for gas and bluFlo for liquids), the TEX electronic flow computer (4th generation), pumps, and accessories. The technology combines mechanical metering with electronic registration, calibration, and communications to deliver legally certified measurement for truck loading, terminal transfer, and refinery applications. Sampi holds multiple mandatory certifications — MID (Measurement Instruments Directive), ATEX (explosive atmospheres), and PED (Pressure Equipment Directive) — alongside ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, which together permit legal-for-trade deployment across regulated fuel-handling jurisdictions.

The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX), integrated within IDEX's Energy & Fuels business unit alongside sister brands Liquid Controls and Corken. Sampi distributes in 55 countries and serves five primary customer segments: LPG distributors, refined fuels distributors, oil terminals, industrial liquids operators, and aviation fuels handlers. The business model is project-based B2B industrial — quote-driven sales of configured metering systems with multi-year service lives, increasingly augmented by a 2023-launched Digital Services ecosystem (TEXHub, TEX Startup, TEX Connect, TEXLink 3.0) that adds connectivity, calibration support, and software-enabled service revenue. Sampi employs 11–50 people, is led by Managing Director Marco Profeti (appointed June 2021), and has accumulated an installed base of more than 50,000 PD meters and 12,000+ electronic registers across its 85+ year history.

Name

Sampi Spa

Legal name

SAMPI S.P.A.

Website

https://sampi.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sampi Spa is an Italian precision flow-meter manufacturer, founded 1937 and a subsidiary of IDEX Corporation, producing PD meters, Coriolis mass meters, and TEX electronic flow computers for LPG, refined fuel, oil terminal, industrial liquid, and aviation fuel distributors across 55 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Flow Meters

NAICS

Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Gas Flow Measurement & Remote Metering Operations (Flow Computers, EFM) (EUAJAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Controls, Monitoring & Condition Management (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAI), AMI/AMR Smart Meter Deployment & Operations (Head-End, Network & MDM) (EUAJACAD), Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC)

Keywords

• Industrial flow meters
• Custody transfer measurement
• Positive displacement meters
• Electronic flow computers
• Fuel distribution equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Lucca

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of physical metering equipment including positive displacement meters (M, MA, MS, SM series), mass meters (gasFlo, bluFlo), flow computers (TEX), pumps (RVP, Electropumps), and accessories (filters, valves, air eliminators, pulse generators). Products are sold directly to end-user customers in the fuel distribution industry.
2. Digital Services: Cloud-based digital services including TEXHub platform for remote data management, TEX Startup for configuration, TEX Connect for third-party integrations, and TEXLink 3.0 for remote delivery control and management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sampi Spa manufactures and sells precision flow metering solutions for the fuel distribution industry, combining rotary motion positive displacement meters, Coriolis mass meters, and a fourth-generation electronic flow computer (TEX) into integrated measurement systems for LPG, refined fuels, and special liquids. Products are designed for custody transfer in tanker truck (mobile) and oil terminal (stationary) applications, complemented by rotary vane pumps, control valves, filters, air eliminators, pulse generators, and a cloud-based digital services suite (TEXHub, TEXLink 3.0).

Product overview

SAMPI Spa offers an integrated portfolio of flow metering solutions for the fuel distribution industry, combining hardware and software into a unified measurement ecosystem. The core offering centers on TEX, a fourth-generation electronic flow computer that serves as the intelligent hub connecting various positive displacement (PD) meters and mass flow meters. The product line includes M Series (petroleum/aviation fuels), MA Series (LPG), MS Series (high-flow spherical case), and SM Gravity Meters (pump-free applications), alongside Coriolis-based gasFlo (LPG) and bluFlo (AdBlue) mass meters. SAMPI provides complementary rotary vane pumps (RVP Series) and electropumps, plus comprehensive accessories including filters (F, FD, FA Series), air eliminators (mechanical and LC Sound ultrasonic), control valves (Manual V, Pneumatic VP, HPV Hydraulic, Differential), and Pulse Generators (POD). The digital services layer—TEXHub cloud platform, TEX Startup, TEX Connect, and TEXLink 3.0—enables remote monitoring, commissioning, third-party integration, and fleet management. All components are MID, ATEX, and PED certified and approved for truck (LPG, refined fuels) and terminal applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TEX: Electronic flow computer - fourth generation of SAMPI electronic flow computers, featuring smart device capabilities, connectivity, and advanced functionality for tanker trucks and terminals.
• bluFlo
• gasFlo
• LC Sound
• POD (Pulse Output Device)
• TEXHub
• TEXLink 3.0

Products and services

• TEX Flow Computer Fourth-generation electronic flow computer with smart device capabilities designed for tank truck and terminal metering automation. Features RS232/RS485 communication, dual meter board, 10 digital outputs, 4 digital inputs, encoder input, PT100 input, 4-20mA inputs, printer port, Modbus interface for mass flow meter, and supports remote software updates, truck inventory management, dual meter management, scenarios mode, custom logic, and multi-language operation.
• M Series Positive Displacement Meters Rotary motion positive displacement meters for custody transfer of petroleum products, aviation fuels, and industrial liquids. Features sustained accuracy with no metal-to-metal contact due to hydraulic boundary layer sealing, MID compliant, rated to 150 PSI/10.5 bar. Models range from M5 (250 l/min) to M30 (1700 l/min).
• MA Series Positive Displacement Meters (LPG) Rotary motion positive displacement meters specifically designed for LPG custody transfer, rated to 350 PSI/25 bar. Features ATEX Zone 1 approval, wide temperature range (-25°C to +55°C) and viscosity range (less than 30 SSU to 1,500,000 SSU). Models include MA-7 (380 l/min) and MA-15 (760 l/min).
• MS Series Positive Displacement Meters
• SM Series Gravity Meter
• gasFlo Coriolis Mass Flow Meter
• bluFlo Coriolis Mass Flow Meter
• SAMPI RVP Pumps
• SAMPI Electropumps
• FA Series Filters (LPG)
• F Series Filters
• FD Series Filters
• Mechanical Air Eliminator
• LC Sound Ultrasonic Air Sensor
• Manual V Valves
• Pneumatic VP Valves
• HPV Hydraulic Valve
• Differential Valves
• SAMPI POD Pulse Generators

Quantifiable outcome

• Sustained accuracy with minimal accuracy loss over time, fewer recalibrations required, and longer equipment lifetime compared to meters with mechanical sealing
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Liquid ControlscoreTechnology or IntegrationLiquid Controls is the technology licensor for Sampi's positive displacement meter manufacturing. Sampi produces PD meters under license by Liquid Controls, using LC meter technology with the unique design of three synchronized rotors. Sampi became the Italian market leader under this licensing arrangement before developing its own distribution network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Piusi: Piusi is an Italian manufacturer of fluid handling equipment (pumps, meters, dispensers) for fuel, oil, and AdBlue, with overlapping target customers in tanker trucks and small-to-mid fuel distributors across Europe—a direct peer in the Italian and European mobile-fueling market.
• Tatsuno Corporation: Tatsuno is a Japanese manufacturer of fuel dispensers, flow meters, and POS systems for gas stations and fuel distribution. It competes with Sampi in flow measurement for petroleum distribution, especially in Asian and emerging markets.
• Liquid Controls: Liquid Controls is an IDEX sister company and the original technology licensor for Sampi's positive displacement meters. Both companies compete and cooperate in custody transfer flow metering for fuel trucks and terminals, making LC the most directly comparable peer.

Broad incumbents

• KROHNE: KROHNE is a specialist in industrial process metering, including Coriolis mass flow meters for liquids and gases, serving oil & gas, chemical, and tanker loading applications directly competitive with Sampi's bluFlo and gasFlo offerings.
• Endress+Hauser: Endress+Hauser is a global leader in industrial process measurement instrumentation, including flow meters for custody transfer applications. It is a broad incumbent that competes with Sampi across Coriolis and other mass-flow technologies in the fuel and chemicals industries.
• Emerson (Rosemount): Emerson's Rosemount line covers Coriolis, magnetic, and other industrial flow meters used in refining, chemical, and custody transfer applications. It competes with Sampi in flow measurement instrumentation across fuel and specialty chemical markets.
• Gilbarco Veeder-Root: Gilbarco is a global leader in retail and commercial fuel dispensers and fuel management systems. While its primary focus is forecourt automation, its metering and terminal automation offerings compete with Sampi in adjacent fuel distribution segments.
• Honeywell Enraf: Honeywell Enraf provides tank gauging and inventory management solutions for terminals and bulk storage. Its terminal automation and custody transfer systems overlap with Sampi's terminal business and represent a broad-incumbent competitor in stationary fuel logistics.
• Yokogawa Electric: Yokogawa supplies industrial flow meters, control systems, and field instrumentation across oil & gas, chemical, and energy markets. Its Coriolis and vortex meters overlap with Sampi's product portfolio in custody transfer applications.

Others

• Corken: Corken is an IDEX sister company providing sliding-vane pumps for LPG and other applications, positioned as a complementary product to Sampi's metering solutions. It is not a direct competitor but operates in the same end markets and customer base, frequently co-sold.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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