What Coptron does

Coptron Società Cooperativa is an Italian electronics company founded in 1990 and headquartered in Morbegno (Sondrio), operating as a B2B supplier of ATEX-certified electronic components and systems for the fuel distribution, service-station, and industrial-equipment sectors. The company designs, prototypes, and manufactures an integrated portfolio that includes electronic dispenser heads (CPTH02), magnetostrictive level probes, intrinsically safe barriers, reed level switches, flow sensors, encoders, leak-detection devices, and tank-monitoring master units, all certified for use in explosive atmospheres. Its technology stack spans in-house hardware design (PCBs, control units), proprietary firmware, multiplatform software, and the DataHarvest CPTS04112 web telemetry portal for remote device monitoring.

Name

Coptron

Legal name

Coptron Società Cooperativa

Website

https://coptron.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Coptron is an Italian electronics cooperative that designs, manufactures, and certifies ATEX-compliant sensors, control units, and tank-monitoring systems for fuel service stations, fleets, and industrial clients across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Morbegno

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electronic Cards and PCBs: Design, prototyping, and production of electronic cards and printed circuit boards (PCBA) for fuel dispensers and industrial applications. Both standard products and custom solutions.
2. Sensors and Control Devices: Sale of ATEX-certified sensors including level switches, flow sensors, encoders, and safety barriers for fuel storage and service station applications.
3. Custom Systems and Solutions: Design and implementation of customized technological solutions including hardware, firmware, and multiplatform software applications. Includes telemetry and data management services.
4. Third-Party Manufacturing ( conto terzi): Contract manufacturing services including PCB production, cable assembly, and testing for third-party clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Coptron designs, manufactures, and sells ATEX-certified electronic devices and systems for fuel storage, service stations, and private fleets. Its core offerings include electronic dispenser heads, magnetostrictive level probes, intrinsically safe barriers, float switches, flow sensors, encoders, leak detection sensors, and tank monitoring systems, complemented by custom system design and contract manufacturing services (third-party PCB and cable assembly).

Product overview

Coptron is an Italian electronics company (100% Made in Italy) that develops and produces a comprehensive portfolio of certified electronic devices for fuel storage, service stations, and private fleets. The product portfolio centers on ATEX-certified sensing, measurement, and control devices, including: electronic dispenser heads (CPTH02), magnetostrictive level probes and master units (CPT04111, CPT13710 series), intrinsically safe barriers (CPT09012, CPT09112), reed level switches and floats (CPTL07 series), flow sensors (CPTF07), encoders and pulse generators (CPTE06, CPT06009), leak detection sensors (CPT38902), and tank monitoring systems. These products work together as a modular solution for hazardous-area fuel applications, complemented by custom system design services and telemetry solutions (DataHarvest).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CPTH02 Electronic Dispenser Head Electronic head that processes and displays all data related to refueling operations, including total quantities, dispensed volumes, and unit prices. Controls the motor and solenoid valves of fuel dispensers. Designed for service station operators and fuel dispensing equipment manufacturers.
• CPTF07 Flow Sensor Flow and temperature measurement sensor for hydrocarbon vapor within a preset range, dedicated to measuring vapor recovered from fuel dispensers. For fuel distribution and service station operators.
• CPTE06 Pulse Generator (Encoder) Rotary encoder that emits a series of pulses proportional to the number of revolutions (50 pulses per rotation), using magnetic disc and Hall effect sensors. For fuel dispenser manufacturers and industrial automation.
• CPT06009 Position Transducer (Contactless Encoder) Contactless encoder with magnetic coupling for 360° reading, with typical resolution of 0.35° (1024 positions per full rotation). For hazardous-area industrial position sensing applications.
• CPT09012 Ex ia Intrinsic Safety Barrier (Digital/Analog Inputs) Associated equipment with 8 inputs for connecting transducers in hazardous areas, converting signals to RS232 and RS485 serial protocol. For fuel storage and hazardous-area instrumentation integrators.
• CPT09112 Ex ia Intrinsic Safety Barrier (Probes and Sensors) Intrinsically safe barrier for 8 TTL series inputs, used for connecting sensors in hazardous areas such as fuel tanks. For system integrators in hazardous-area fuel storage environments.
• CPT04111 Master Level Unit (Centralina) Equipment for local display of product volume stored in tanks. Can connect up to 6 intrinsically safe level probes and 2 programmable free voltage contacts. For service stations and fuel storage operators.
• CPT13710 Master Level Magnetostrictive Mini Probes Magnetostrictive probes for measuring product level in vehicle tanks, using magnetostrictive measurement principle with integrated float magnets. For fleet operators and fuel distribution companies.
• CPT04012 Overfill Prevention and Identification System Unique user identification system and overfill prevention for tanks, preventing unauthorized tank filling. For fuel distribution operators managing multi-user tank filling access.
• CPT38902 Gravity Leak Detection Sensor Device with miniaturized CPTL07 contact sensor for leak detection on pipelines, installed at the lowest point of sumps. For fuel storage operators and service stations needing leak detection.
• CPTL07 Reed Float Level Switch Miniaturized or standard reed level switch with one or two contacts, available with simple, deviated, or double position contact. For fuel tank level detection in hazardous areas.
• CPTL07/P Miniaturized Reed Float Level Switch Miniaturized floating reed level switch for use as minimum or maximum level switch in tanks or as discriminating sensor for different products. For fuel storage tank applications requiring compact level sensing.
• CPT08010 Manhole Opening Alarm Magnetic limit switch for detecting opening of manhole covers for underground tanks, ATEX certified for use in hydrocarbon presence areas. For service station operators needing access monitoring.
• CPT10612 Pneumatic Valve Limit Switch Panel actuators composed of reed switch CPTI07/NA/03 and magnetic unit CPT00813, designed for use in potentially explosive gas atmospheres. For fuel handling and industrial process valve monitoring.
• CPTI07/IN Inclinometer Compact inclinometer with tilt sensor that determines switching of contact from normally open (NO) to normally closed (NC) based on operating position. For position/tilt detection in hazardous-area industrial applications.
• DataHarvest CPTS04112 Telemetry and Data Collection System Web portal that collects data and alarms from field units, making them available through the Internet. Accessible from PC, tablet, and smartphone. Telemetry SaaS-style service for service station operators and fuel distribution companies.
• Custom Systems and Solutions Design Design and implementation of customized technological solutions including hardware, firmware, and multiplatform software applications. Includes telemetry and data management services. For OEMs and industrial clients needing tailored electronic systems.
• Third-Party Manufacturing (Conto Terzi) Services Contract manufacturing services including PCB production, cable assembly, and testing for third-party clients. For industrial and electronics OEMs needing manufacturing capacity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fully certified products meeting ATEX and metrological standards

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AssytechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssytech is a key strategic partner with whom Coptron works in synergy, sharing ideals and values. Assytech provides complementary capabilities enabling near-total production autonomy. The partnership allows Coptron to offer a complete product range and enhanced technical support through Assytech's technicians present across Italy and their network of authorized installers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tokheim (Dover Fueling Solutions): European heritage fuel-dispenser and forecourt-systems brand under Dover Fueling Solutions. Overlaps directly with Coptron in dispenser electronics and service-station automation products sold across European fuel retail.
• PIUSI S.p.A. Italian-headquartered manufacturer of fuel-handling and fluid-management equipment, including dispensers, flow meters, and tank-monitoring accessories. A close Italian peer addressing overlapping fuel-distribution and private-fleet use cases with adjacent electronics content.
• Bennett Pump: Manufacturer of fuel dispensers and dispenser electronics for retail and commercial fueling. Overlaps with Coptron's CPTH02-class electronic dispenser heads and associated control electronics.
• Gilbarco Veeder-Root: Major global supplier of fuel dispensers, point-of-sale systems, and tank-gauging instrumentation. Competes directly with Coptron in dispenser electronics, level probes, and tank-monitoring systems used by service-station operators.
• Elaflex Hiby: German manufacturer of fuel-handling equipment including nozzles, breakaways, and forecourt components with associated electronic monitoring. Competes with Coptron in European fuel-retail infrastructure, particularly in hazardous-area fuel transfer.
• Wayne Fueling Systems (Dover Fueling Solutions): Global manufacturer of fuel dispensers, dispenser electronics, and forecourt controllers. A direct competitor in dispenser heads and forecourt electronics; notably, Wayne appears on Coptron's customer list as a buyer of electronic cards and cables, indicating head-to-head coexistence in the same market.
• Franklin Fueling Systems: Manufacturer of fuel-management systems including tank gauging, leak detection, and dispenser electronics. Closely comparable to Coptron's tank-monitoring (MasterTankTre / DataHarvest) and leak-detection sensor product lines.
• Veeder-Root (TLS-350/TLS-450): Long-established tank-gauging and fuel-management product line (now under Gilbarco). Direct competitor to Coptron's Master Level CPT04111 controllers, CPT13710 magnetostrictive probes, and DataHarvest telemetry layer.

Broad incumbents

• Endress+Hauser: Global leader in industrial measurement instrumentation, including flow, level, and analytics. A broad incumbent rather than a direct forecourt peer, but its level-measurement and hazardous-area instrumentation portfolio overlaps with Coptron's ATEX-certified level, flow, and barrier products.

Regional players

• TATSUNO Corporation: Japanese fuel-dispenser and forecourt-systems manufacturer with strong APAC presence. Competes with Coptron in dispenser electronics and tank monitoring in geographically distinct markets, making it a regional rather than direct-head-to-head peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance17 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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