What Nobex does

Nobex (NOBEX S.R.L.) is an Italian manufacturer of professional fastening systems (tasselli, ancoranti, fissaggi) for the construction, installation, and industrial markets. The company operates as a specialized brand within Sistem Air Group, headquartered and producing out of a single facility in Gravellona Lomellina, province of Pavia, Italy. Its portfolio spans lightweight nylon anchors, metal anchors, chemical (resin-based) anchors — including ETA Option 1 and seismic-certified NCE and NCX 585 lines — insulation anchors, scaffolding fixings, plumbing/HVAC fixings, drywall anchors, drill bits, cable ties, clamps, screws, and packaged retail solutions. The flagship EMC² is positioned as a true bimaterial anchor (not two-tone) designed for reliable holding across concrete, masonry, drywall, and other support materials.

Underlying technology centers on mechanical fastening engineering supported by ISO 9001:2015 certified production processes and ETA/ETAG/CE certifications on safety-critical product lines. Nobex does not sell through its own e-commerce; instead, revenue is generated via B2B wholesale transactions to Italian hardware stores (ferramenta), building material distributors, and professional installers, reached primarily through a network of commercial agents coordinated via periodic agent meetings at the Gravellona Lomellina headquarters. Pricing is published as an annual public price list (Listino pubblico 2026) with volume-tiered terms for resellers. Marketing relies on a multi-channel mix of trade shows (SiFerr Napoli, MADE Expo Milano, Bive Vicenza, SicilFerr), a technical blog (MAG), organic social (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn), WhatsApp Business, and a recently launched Nobex mobile/web app.

The customer base consists of three primary segments: professional installers (electricians, plumbers, HVAC trades), hardware stores and distributors, and the broader construction and building industry requiring certified fastening for structural and non-structural applications. The company does not disclose revenue or headcount beyond a band of 11-50 employees and operates entirely on a domestic, one-time-transaction revenue model with no subscription or software component.

Name

Nobex

Legal name

NOBEX S.R.L.

Website

https://nobex.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nobex is an Italian B2B manufacturer of professional fastening systems — including nylon, metal, chemical, and insulation anchors — serving Italian hardware stores, distributors, and construction trades through an agent-led wholesale channel, operating as a brand within Sistem Air Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Siziano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fastening Systems and Anchors: Nobex generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of professional fastening systems including lightweight anchors (nylon/polyamide), metal anchors (steel), chemical anchors (resin-based), insulation anchors, scaffold anchors, and related accessories such as drill bits, screws, and clamps. Products are sold through a distributor/reseller network and direct to hardware stores and professional installers. Revenue is generated through one-time product transactions (B2B wholesale) rather than subscriptions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nobex manufactures and distributes professional fastening systems (tasselli, ancoranti, fissaggi) for construction, installation, and industrial applications. The portfolio spans nylon/polyamide anchors (light-duty), steel anchors (heavy-duty), chemical/resin anchors (vinyl ester, polyester, pure epoxy), thermal insulation anchors, scaffold anchors, plumbing/HVAC fixings, drill bits, screws, and clamps. Products are sold through a B2B network of agents, hardware stores (ferramenta), and distributors primarily in Italy.

Product overview

Nobex is an Italian manufacturer of professional fixing systems (fissaggi/tasselli) operating as a specialized brand of Sistem Air Group. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of fixing solutions organized into main categories: Fissaggi Metallici (metal anchors for concrete and masonry), Fissaggi Leggeri (nylon universal anchors for light-duty applications), Fissaggi Chimici (chemical anchors based on vinyl ester, polyester, and epoxy resins), Fissaggi per Isolamento (thermal insulation anchors), Fissaggi Idro Termo Sanitari (plumbing/HVAC fixings), Fissaggi per Ponteggi/Funi/Cavi (scaffolding and safety equipment), plus accessories including drill bits (Punte da trapano), clamps (Fascette), screws (Viterie), and packaged solutions (Secchielli). Key flagship products include the EMC² bimaterial anchor featuring true bi-material construction, the GRAP-FIX system for dual pipe fixing, and the NCE/NCX chemical anchor range. The company provides technical documentation, ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management, and supports professionals with technical consultation services.

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Products and services

• Fissaggi Metallici (Metal Anchors) Metal anchors and dowels for professional applications on concrete, masonry, and compact materials. Sold to installers, hardware stores, and distributors.
• Fissaggi Leggeri (Light-Duty Nylon Anchors) Universal nylon anchors and light-duty fixings for rapid, secure, and versatile installations on masonry, concrete, drywall, and other support materials. Sold to trade installers and resellers.
• Fissaggi Chimici (Chemical Anchors) Chemical injection anchors (NCE vinyl ester, NCF/NCS polyester, NCX 585 pure epoxy) for high-performance structural fixings on concrete, solid and hollow masonry. ETA Option 1 certified for seismic applications. Sold to professional installers and distributors.
• Fissaggi per Isolamento (Insulation Anchors) Anchors and accessories designed for thermal insulation panels and facade insulation systems in construction. Sold to construction firms, installers, and distributors.
• Fissaggi Idro Termo Sanitari (Plumbing/HVAC Fixings) Fixing systems for plumbing, thermal, sanitary installations and technical applications. Targeted at plumbers, HVAC installers, and resellers.
• Fissaggi per Ponteggi, Funi e Cavi (Scaffold and Cable Anchors) Technical fixing solutions for scaffolding, ropes, cables and construction site applications. Sold to construction contractors and equipment distributors.
• EMC² Bimaterial Anchor High-performance bimaterial anchor designed to ensure holding strength, reliability, and easy installation on various support materials, with different expansion and grip properties compared to standard nylon anchors.
• Punte da Trapano (Drill Bits) Drill bits including HSS, HM-SU, SDS-PLUS, and SDS-MAX variants for drilling, installation and fixing applications. Sold through resellers and hardware stores.
• Viterie e Accessori (Screws and Accessories) Screws, bolts, washers, and accessories including photovoltaic screws, roof bars, and various fasteners for construction and installation use.
• Fascette (Cable Ties and Hose Clamps) Cable ties and straps including nylon PA 6.6 white, steel W2 and W4 hose clamps. Sold as accessories alongside the fastening range.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mungo: Swiss manufacturer of professional fastening and anchoring systems (mechanical, chemical, insulation). Closely comparable mid-sized European specialist with a similar product portfolio and channel mix through professional distributors.
• CELO: Spanish manufacturer of small-format fixings and fasteners for construction and industry. Directly comparable specialty competitor with nylon anchors, metal anchors, and screws sold through professional distribution.
• Spit (ITW): European construction fastening brand owned by Illinois Tool Works, covering mechanical and chemical anchors plus gas- and powder-actuated tools. Directly comparable competitor in professional construction fixings sold through distribution.
• Sormat: Finnish manufacturer of fasteners and anchors (mechanical, chemical, frame, insulation) sold across Northern and Central Europe. Comparable specialty fixation specialist competing for similar construction/installation use cases.
• Fischer: German inventor of the nylon wall plug and Europe's most recognized specialist brand in fixing systems. Overlaps directly with Nobex across nylon anchors, steel anchors, and chemical/resin anchors serving construction and installation professionals.
• Bossong: Italian specialist in chemical anchoring and fastening systems for construction. Directly comparable domestic peer with overlapping chemical-injection anchor range and Italian distribution focus.
• Rawlplug: Polish-headquartered manufacturer of fixings, fasteners, and power-tool accessories sold globally. Comparable mid-sized specialist with overlapping mechanical and chemical anchor portfolios and similar channel/distributor model.
• Tox: German manufacturer of professional fastening technology including metal and chemical anchors. Closely matched specialty competitor serving construction and industrial installation customers via distribution and OEM channels.

Broad incumbents

• Würth: German global leader in assembly and fastening materials with an enormous catalog including anchors, screws, and chemical fixings. Overlaps with Nobex but operates at vastly greater scale, with direct-sales force and own-brand retail outlets across Europe.
• Hilti: Liechtenstein-headquartered premium supplier of tools, anchors, and chemical fastening systems. Competes with Nobex primarily in higher-spec chemical-anchor and direct-install segments; broader and far larger with direct-account sales model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@nobex_fix
• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Nobex/61569529977380
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sistem-air-group-tecnoplus-s-r-l
• Instagraminstagram.com/nobex_fix

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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