What Davos does

Davos S.p.A. (formerly Davos Rubber Industry, founded 1955) is an Italian specialty rubber compounder headquartered in Cavaso del Tomba, Treviso province, that manufactures customized rubber sheets and soles for the global footwear industry. The company sells directly to shoe factories, sole manufacturers, and stylists in Italy and abroad, with product categories spanning outdoor, trekking, safety, motorcycling, soccer, climbing, casual, and sneaker footwear. Its portfolio is anchored by the Thunit registered-trademark rubber sheet (an alternative to natural leather with over 800 finish variants including MIRAGE, TRANIT, and LUXORIT) and is complemented by the STICK climbing rubber line co-developed with world-famous climbers (STICK PLUS, TECHNOSTICK, STICK ZERO, STICK EVOLUTION), GRIPP compound bands for sneakers and trekking shoes, the expanded rubber sheet family MICROLITE/EVERGUM/EVERLIGHT, and the innovative Contact Sole with CDS inserts for high grip on icy surfaces.

The business is built on proprietary rubber compounding know-how, a family-controlled governance structure under President Lino Piccolo, and a three-plant production footprint totaling 42,000 m² across Cavaso del Tomba (20,000 m², headquarters, inaugurated 2007), Cornuda (12,000 m², semi-finished sheets), and Sri Lanka (10,000 m², wholly-owned subsidiary). Quality is anchored by ISO 9001:2015 certification through TUV and SATRA Footwear Technology membership, and the company has positioned itself as a global reference point for shoe factories, sole manufacturers, and stylists. Revenue is generated through one-time B2B sales of customized, technically advanced rubber products to enterprise footwear brands; pricing is not publicly disclosed and reflects direct, project-based commercial relationships rather than published list pricing.

Name

Davos

Legal name

Davos S.p.A.

Website

https://davos.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Davos S.p.A. is an Italian rubber compounding company founded in 1955 that manufactures customized rubber sheets and soles for footwear manufacturers across outdoor, climbing, sneaker, and safety segments, selling directly to brands worldwide from three production facilities in Italy and Sri Lanka.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Rubber Components for Footwear

NAICS

Footwear Manufacturing (3162), Rubber Product Manufacturing (3262)

SIC

Rubber & Plastics Footwear (3021)

akta.pro primary industry

Footwear Components & Subassemblies Manufacturing (Soles/Heels/Insocks/Outsoles/Uppers) (IMAOAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Footwear Components & Materials (Uppers, Soles, Laces, Insoles) (CRAAACAK), Outdoor & Performance Footwear Manufacturing (Hiking/Trekking/Trail) (IMAOAIAE)

Keywords

• Rubber sheet manufacturing
• Footwear rubber soles
• Rubber compounding technology
• Climbing rubber compounds
• Customized rubber products

Headquarters

HQ city

Tomba

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Rubber Sheets and Rubber Soles Manufacturing: Davos manufactures and sells rubber sheets (Thunit, Microporosa) and rubber soles to footwear factories, sole manufacturers, and stylists. Products are customized and developed in collaboration with top brands. The company produces finished and semi-finished rubber articles for multiple footwear categories.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Davos manufactures and sells proprietary rubber sheets and rubber soles used as components in footwear production. Its product range covers leather-alternative rubber sheets (Thunit, Microporosa), sneaker tread and band products (Mondo Sneaker, Lastre per bordoni), climbing-specific rubber compounds (STICK line), and rubber soles for outdoor, trekking, safety, motorcycling, and soccer footwear. Products are customized in collaboration with top footwear brands and supplied B2B to shoe factories, sole manufacturers, and stylists in Italy and internationally.

Product overview

Davos is a rubber industry company founded in 1955, specializing in the production of rubber sheets and soles for footwear. The company operates as a single unified product portfolio comprising Thunit (core rubber sheet business, alternative to leather), Microporosa (expanded rubber sheets in MICROLITE/EVERGUM/EVERLIGHT variants), Mondo Sneaker (GRIPP bands and FIESTA SOLE for sneakers), Climbing Rubber (STICK product line for climbing footwear), Lastre per bordoni (rubber bands for footwear trim), and Suole in gomma (rubber soles across multiple categories). Davos collaborates with top brands to develop and produce customized technical rubber products, positioning itself as a world leader in rubber sheet production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Thunit: Davos Core Business - Rubber sheets that serve as the best alternative to leather with over 800 types of finishes available. Represented by MIRAGE (Standard article), TRANIT and LUXORIT for special requirements. Thunit is a Davos Registered Trademark.
• STICK Line
• MICROLITE/EVERGUM/EVERLIGHT

Products and services

• Thunit

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SATRA Footwear TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDavos is a member of SATRA Footwear Technology, a leading organization in the footwear industry. This membership provides access to testing, research, and development support, and demonstrates Davos's commitment to industry standards and technical excellence in footwear technology.
• World-famous ClimberscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContinuous collaboration, work, and partnership between Davos R&D department and the world's most famous climbers has resulted in the development of the STICK climbing rubber product line with four specialized compounds for different climbing styles and applications.
• Top Brands (Footwear)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDavos works in collaboration with top brands in the footwear industry to develop and produce customized, highly technical rubber soles and sheets. The company develops personalized solutions for major brands in outdoor, trekking, safety, and other footwear categories.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Topy Industries, Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of rubber products including industrial and footwear rubber components. Comparable to Davos as a specialty rubber product manufacturer supplying technical rubber components to footwear and industrial customers.
• Action Soles (Action Group): European rubber and plastic components manufacturer serving footwear and industrial markets. Comparable to Davos as a custom rubber compounding and components supplier to footwear brands.
• Bona S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of rubber soles and components for footwear. Comparable to Davos as a fellow Italian B2B supplier of technical rubber outsoles serving European footwear brands.
• Vibram S.p.A. Italian rubber outsole manufacturer and global leader in high-performance rubber soles for footwear. Directly comparable to Davos as a B2B supplier of technical rubber outsoles and sheets to footwear brands across outdoor, safety, and casual categories.

Others

• Salewa S.p.A. Italian/European outdoor and mountaineering footwear brand. Comparable as a downstream customer requiring high-performance rubber outsoles for trekking and alpine footwear.
• SCARPA S.p.A. Italian climbing and outdoor footwear brand. Relevant as a downstream customer and competitor for high-end climbing and mountain footwear, where Davos's STICK climbing compounds and outsoles are specified.
• Lowa Sport GmbH: German premium trekking and mountaineering footwear manufacturer. Relevant as a downstream customer sourcing technical rubber outsoles for outdoor and trekking boots.
• La Sportiva S.p.A. Italian climbing, mountaineering, and trail-running footwear brand. Adjacent as a downstream user of high-grip rubber outsoles and climbing compounds like Davos's STICK line.
• Mondo S.p.A. Italian rubber products company historically focused on sports surfaces, flooring, and rubber compounds. Adjacent to Davos through shared Italian heritage and rubber compounding capabilities, though Mondo is not primarily a footwear sole supplier.

Broad incumbents

• Geox S.p.A. Italian footwear company with proprietary breathable rubber sole technology and global retail distribution. Comparable to Davos as a major Italian footwear/rubber-sole player, though Geox operates as a finished-goods brand rather than a pure B2B component supplier.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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