Sidarma

Name

Sidarma

Legal name

SIDARMA S.r.L.

Website

https://sidarma.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sidarma S.r.L. is an Italian wholesale distributor of technical industrial articles founded in 1985, serving over 600 companies in Italy and Europe with 18,000+ SKUs across bearings, fasteners, pneumatics, tools, and related MRO lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Druento

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale distribution of technical industrial articles: Sidarma operates as a wholesale distributor of technical industrial articles including bearings, linear systems, transmissions, fasteners, chemical products, pneumatic/hydraulic components, and more. Revenue is generated through the sale of physical goods at wholesale prices to industrial businesses. They serve over 600 companies on a B2B basis.
2. Kanban warehouse management service: Sidarma offers a personalized Kanban inventory management service where they provide barcode scanning hardware and custom software to manage customers' stock replenishment. The service includes automated reordering and invoicing of consumed articles. This is billed at an hourly rate.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sidarma is a wholesale B2B distributor of technical industrial articles based in Druento (Torino), Italy, stocking over 18,000 SKUs across mechanical components, linear motion systems, power transmission, standardized parts, chemical products, fasteners, pneumatic/hydraulic components, tools, safety equipment, and karting products. The company also offers a customized Kanban warehouse management service that supplies barcode scanning hardware and proprietary software to automate customer inventory replenishment. Sidarma serves more than 600 industrial and manufacturing companies across Italy and Europe.

Product overview

Sidarma is an industrial technical articles distributor established in 1985, operating as a single-location wholesale supplier in Druento, Turin. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of over 18,000 industrial components organized into distinct product categories: Mechanical components (bearings, spherical joints, supports, seals, bushings); Linear motion systems (ball screws, splined shafts, linear guides); Power transmission (electric motors, gearboxes, chains, belts, pulleys); Standardized parts (retaining rings, keys, locknuts, anti-vibration mounts, pins); Chemical products (adhesives, lubricants, spray paints, chemical anchors); Fasteners and bolts; Operating elements (wheels, ball transfers, leveling feet); Plastic materials; Pneumatic and hydraulic components (cylinders, valves, air preparation, fittings); and safety equipment. Sidarma also provides a Kanban warehouse management service for inventory optimization. The company serves over 600 businesses across Italy and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SIDARMA KanBan: Servizio personalizzato per la gestione del magazzino con formula Kanban, inclusi hardware (lettore barcode) e software personalizzati per la gestione degli articoli/codici.
• SIDARMA-pwr
• SIDARMA-alwayse

Products and services

• Mechanical Components (Cuscinetti, Snodi Sferici, Supporti, Guarnizioni, Boccole) Ball bearings, roller bearings, cylindrical/tapered/needle roller bearings, spherical bearings, rod ends, self-aligning pillow blocks, sealing rings and gaskets including Nilos rings, self-lubricating bronze and sintered bushings, and PTFE-coated bushings for industrial applications.
• Linear Motion Systems (Viti a Ricircolo, Ball Spline, Guide e Pattini)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 600 companies served across national and European markets
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• LoxealminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2012Since 2012, Sidarma commercializes Loxeal industrial adhesives, technical information, and chemical products for industrial assembly and maintenance applications.
• CastrolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2012Since 2012, Sidarma has commercialized Castrol lubricants, oils, and greases for industrial applications including hydraulic oils, gear oils, cutting oils, and special-purpose lubricants.
• KraftwerkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2012Since 2012, Sidarma distributes Kraftwerk Swiss tools and tool kits, described as innovative Swiss utensileria, complementing their broader tooling and hardware offering.
• PGR (Power Gear Reducers)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2011Since 2011, Sidarma has added large-size gearboxes under the PGR brand to their product portfolio, complementing the Varvel range.
• Alwayse Engineering LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2010Sidarma holds the exclusive concession for Italy of Alwayse ball transfer units and bearing spheres since October 2010. Alwayse is a manufacturer of ball transfer units and transfer plates. Sidarma operates a dedicated website (alwayse.it) for this brand and distributes Alwayse products including mini ball transfer units, standard units, and float-on products.
• INA-FAG (Schaeffler Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2010Since 2010, Sidarma S.r.L. serves as an authorized distributor of INA-FAG bearings. The company also holds official distributor status for INA-FAG precision bearings and related products. INA-FAG is part of the Schaeffler Group, a major global bearing manufacturer.
• Gruppo Fontana BulloneriacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2009Since 2009, Sidarma has intensified collaboration with the Fontana Bulloneria Group for scheduled deliveries, expanding their fastener and bolting product range.
• Varvel GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1993Since 1993, Sidarma has stocked Varvel electric motors and gearboxes. In 2011, the availability was consolidated with dedicated warehouse space. Sidarma distributes the full Varvel range including RS-RT, RD, MRC, XA, RG, RN, RO-RV, MVR, VRV-VS, ISM-BSM, VARFARM, and VARfire series gearboxes and motors.
• Milwaukee ToolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial authorized reseller of Milwaukee Tool products, offering power tools and accessories in the wholesale segment.
• PWR (Precision Bearings)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial authorized distributor of PWR precision bearings. PWR specializes in high-precision ball bearings, crossed roller bearings, gear bearings, and precision components for industrial applications.
• NTN SNRminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of NTN SNR bearings and related mechanical components.
• Koyo (JTEKT)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Koyo bearings and mechanical components.
• SKFminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of SKF bearings, seals, and lubrication systems.
• TBI MotionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of TBI Motion linear guide systems, ball screw recirculation systems, and linear motion components.
• AirTacminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of AiRTAC pneumatic components including cylinders, valves, air treatment units, fittings, and fluidic products.
• BEA (Bea Ingranaggi)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of BEA transmission components including chains, crowns, pinions, belts, and pulleys.
• NobexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Nobex chemical anchor systems and fixing products.
• Fischer ItaliaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Fischer fixing systems, chemical anchors, wall plugs, and installation accessories.
• AsahiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Asahi self-aligning pillow block bearings and spherical plain bearings.
• Tellure RotaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Tellure Rota industrial wheels, castors, and handling equipment.
• BickleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Bickle industrial wheels and castors.
• AVOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of AVO industrial wheels and castors.
• NorelemminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Norelem standard elements and machine components.
• HalderminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Halder standard parts, clamping elements, and machine components.
• Elesa+GanterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Elesa+Ganter standard components including clamping elements, positioning elements, hinges, levers, and handles for industrial machinery.
• AMF (Andreas Maier)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of AMF industrial closures, clamping elements, and fixture components.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• MSC Industrial Direct: MSC Industrial is a major North American metalworking and MRO distributor with growing European reach. Like Grainger, it competes with Sidarma's product mix at much larger scale but does not focus exclusively on the Italian SME segment.
• Bonfiglioli: Bonfiglioli is an Italian-headquartered global manufacturer of gearboxes, gear motors, and power transmission solutions. It overlaps with Sidarma's power transmission and motors category and shares the Italian industrial base, but operates as a manufacturer rather than a distributor.
• Grainger (Italy presence): Grainger is a US-headquartered industrial MRO distributor with European operations serving facilities maintenance, manufacturing, and industrial customers with a very broad catalog. It competes with Sidarma at the high end of the Italian MRO market but is far larger and more diversified.

Direct peers

• RS Components (RS Italia): RS Components is one of Europe's largest broadline industrial and electronic component distributors, selling bearings, fasteners, pneumatics, tools, and safety equipment to industrial B2B customers via catalog and e-commerce. Highly comparable to Sidarma in product breadth, B2B wholesale model, and target customer base, though at much larger scale.
• Distrelec Italia: Distrelec is a European broadline distributor of electronic, automation, and mechanical components to industrial B2B customers. It overlaps with Sidarma's bearings, pneumatics, fasteners, and tooling categories and shares the multi-brand distribution model.
• Würth Italia: Würth is a global leader in the wholesale distribution of fastening and assembly materials, tools, and technical consumables to industrial and trades customers. Würth Italia operates a direct-sales, catalog-driven model overlapping directly with Sidarma's fasteners, tools, chemicals, and safety equipment lines.
• Farnell / element14 (Italia): Farnell distributes electronic, electrical, and industrial components and tools to professional B2B buyers across Europe via catalog and online channels. Comparable to Sidarma as a broadline technical distributor serving industrial customers, with stronger electronics focus.

Others

• Norelem: Norelem is a German manufacturer of standard machine elements (clamping, positioning, hinges, handles) that Sidarma distributes in Italy. Relevant as an adjacent supplier-partner with overlapping product categories, illustrating the ecosystem of European standard-parts brands Sidarma competes alongside.
• Schaeffler Group (INA-FAG): Schaeffler is one of Sidarma's principal suppliers and the parent of INA-FAG. It is a global bearings and automotive supplier manufacturer. Included as a peer to reflect the upstream brand dependency that defines Sidarma's competitive position and supply economics.
• Elesa+Ganter: Elesa+Ganter is a German manufacturer of standard machine components (handles, levers, clamping elements, hinges) and a Sidarma distribution partner. Listed as an ecosystem peer since its product range overlaps Sidarma's 'normalizzati' and 'elementi di manovra' categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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