What Astro does

Astro Srl is an Italian manufacturer of industrial polyethylene tanks and containers, founded on 12 September 1980 and headquartered in Mornico al Serio (Bergamo), Italy. The company specialises in rotational moulding of virgin linear polyethylene to produce monobloc, weldless tanks used for the storage and transport of aggressive chemicals, food products, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, water treatment reagents, textile dyes, and galvanic process fluids. Its portfolio spans vertical cylindrical, conical-based, rectangular, hexagonal, trapezoidal, parallelepiped and underground tanks; IBC containers including UN/ADR/IMDG-homologated versions for dangerous goods; metallic support frames in multiple configurations; and a complete accessories range of valves, fittings, level indicators, semi-flanges, hoppers and screw covers. The manufacturing method yields seamless, UV-stabilised, FDA-certified, 100% recyclable products.

The business model is B2B hardware sales via project quotation — pricing is not published and customers request quotes through an "Ask for offer" website form. Distribution is hybrid: direct sales to Italian customers and to international clients in the UAE, Australia, New Zealand, Colombia and the USA, combined with territorial distributors across Europe. A refreshed price list was issued to registered customers in January 2025. Astro's customer base is segmented across at least six verticals — chemical (primary), pharmaceutical/cosmetics, textile, food, water treatment, and galvanic/metal treatment — and the company maintains EN ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, EN 1090 (CE marking), FDA, EC 1935/2004 and EN 10/2011 certifications, together with ADR/IMDG dangerous-goods homologation, and obtained an external ESG sustainability rating assessment in 2025.

Name

Astro

Legal name

ASTRO SRL

Website

https://astrosrl.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Italian rotational moulder producing monobloc linear polyethylene tanks, IBC containers and metallic frames for chemical, pharmaceutical, food, water treatment, textile and galvanic industries across Europe, the Middle East, Oceania, South America and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Storage Tanks and Containers

NAICS

Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324)

SIC

Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412)

akta.pro primary industry

Blow-Molded Tanks & Reservoirs (Water, Fuel, Chemical) (IMANAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Blow-Molded Drums, Barrels & IBC Components (IMANAGAE)

Keywords

• Industrial storage tanks
• Polyethylene containers
• Rotational moulding manufacturing
• IBC bulk containers
• Chemical storage equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Orio Al Serio

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Industrial Tank Sales: ASTRO generates revenue through the sale of industrial polyethylene tanks and containers, including liquid storage tanks, powder storage tanks, IBC containers, and associated metallic frames and accessories. Products are sold directly and through distributors across European and international markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ASTRO Srl manufactures industrial tanks and containers using rotational moulding of linear polyethylene, producing seamless, monobloc (weldless) storage solutions for liquids, powders, and dangerous goods. The product portfolio includes vertical cylindrical tanks, IBC containers (including UN/ADR homologated for dangerous goods transport), conical-based tanks for total emptying, sedimentation tanks, and metallic support frames. Products serve chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, water treatment, textile, and galvanic industries across Europe and international markets.

Product overview

Astro Srl is an Italian manufacturer of industrial tanks and containers produced via rotational moulding using linear polyethylene. The product portfolio includes: (1) Liquid storage tanks in various configurations - vertical cylindrical (CVC/CTB/CVA), IBC containers for storage and dangerous goods transport (UN/ADR homologated), square and cylindrical conical-based tanks for total emptying, and specialised shapes (rectangular, hexagonal, trapezoidal, parallelepiped); (2) Powders storage tanks with conical-based designs for granules and powders; (3) Metallic support frames in various configurations (AG mixer support, AR overturning feet, H raised, MD modular multi-place, RO wheels, TN tunnels); (4) Complete accessories range including valves (ball, butterfly, diaphragm, guillotine), level indicators, screw covers, hoppers, and customisations. All products are customizable per client requirements, FDA certified for food contact, and manufactured using rotational moulding technology producing monobloc, weldless tanks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vertical Cylindrical Liquid Storage Tanks Closed and open vertical cylindrical tanks for liquid storage featuring total-top-opening designs with screw covers, manufactured via rotational moulding in linear polyethylene. Available with safety bunds (open or lidded) and dosing station configurations (DS, DSS) for industrial liquid storage applications.
• IBC Intermediate Bulk Containers for Storage and Handling IBC containers for storage and internal handling, including TP 10 (980L capacity) and spent oil versions. Feature interior tanks in linear polyethylene with painted metallic frames, suitable for various liquid storage and in-house handling applications.
• UN/ADR Homologated IBC Containers for Dangerous Goods UN-approved IBC containers (A/10 ONU 1000L, A/6 ONU 600L, TC/4 ONU 370L) suitable for road or ship transport of polluting chemicals, regulated under ADR/IMDG with 5-year homologation. Feature reinforced interior tanks in linear polyethylene, FDA certified, monobloc rotational moulded.
• Square Conical-Based Liquid Tanks Square conical tanks (TC/L closed, TB/L open with lid) with total emptying for liquids, monobloc rotational moulded in linear polyethylene with metallic frames. Designed for industrial liquid applications requiring complete drainage.
• Conical-Based Powder Storage Tanks Square, cylindrical, and rectangular conical tanks for powders and granules with total emptying capability. Available as closed (TC/P, TCC/P), open without lid (TB/P, TCO/P), open with lid (TCA/P), off-centre cone (TCS/P, TSO/P, TSA/P), and lightweight product (PTA) variants. Rotational moulded in linear polyethylene with metallic frames.
• Sedimentation Tanks (TDC) Sedimentation tanks with flow calming pipe for separation of solid parts, designed for water treatment applications including chemical dosing and sludge separation processes.
• PFT Toxic Drum Safety Vessel Standardised, stackable safety vessel for the insertion of metal drums containing polluting chemicals. Manufactured in yellow linear polyethylene with double-wall screw cover for environmental protection and spill containment.
• Spent Oil Recovery Tanks (ECO) Tanks designed for spent oil recovery and storage, including IBC/ECO variants. Used for environmental protection and waste oil containment in industrial settings.
• Metallic Support Frames Metallic support frames for tanks in various configurations including AG (mixer support), AR (overturning feet), H (raised), MD (modular multi-place), RO (wheels), TN (tunnels), and special frames. Available with epoxy coating, galvanising, or stainless steel finishes. EN 1090 certified for CE marking across European markets.
• Tank Accessories for Liquids and Powders Complete range of accessories for liquid storage tanks (connectors, ball/butterfly/diaphragm valves, fittings, loading/overflowing pipes, suction pipes, level indicators, screw covers, vents) and powder storage tanks (semi-flanges in aluminium/stainless steel, guillotine valves in PP/aluminium, hoppers in stainless steel/PP, butterfly valves, diaphragm valves, probe arrangements).

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IT-RO AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASTRO team members completed a technical and practical advanced course on Rotational Moulding conducted by IT-RO Association experts Renato Raineri and Antonio Forte. This partnership focuses on enhancing technical knowledge and team capabilities in rotational moulding techniques.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Greif, Inc. Global industrial packaging incumbent offering steel, plastic, and fibre drums plus IBCs — competes broadly with ASTRO in chemical containment while operating at materially larger scale and broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Poly Processing (Tank Holding): Manufacturer of rotationally moulded cross-linked polyethylene tanks for chemical storage — directly competitive in aggressive-chemical containment with rotational moulding expertise comparable to ASTRO's.
• Mauser Packaging Solutions: Large global manufacturer of IBCs, plastic drums, and reconditioning services serving chemical and industrial customers — directly overlapping ASTRO's core chemical containment offering at greater scale.
• Norwesco: North America's largest rotational moulder of polyethylene tanks for water, chemicals, and agriculture — directly comparable process and end-market overlap with ASTRO.
• SCHÜTZ GmbH & Co. KGaA: Global market leader in IBC containers and industrial packaging, including UN-homologated IBCs for dangerous goods — directly competitive with ASTRO's UN/ONU IBC lineup across chemicals and food.
• Snyder Industries: US-based rotational moulder of polyethylene bulk storage tanks and IBCs for chemicals and water treatment — closest process and product analog to ASTRO, but serving the North American market.
• Assmann Corporation: US manufacturer of rotationally moulded polyethylene storage tanks and IBCs, including UN-rated bulk containers — direct product and process competitor to ASTRO in chemical containment.

Emerging players

• Den Plastics (Denver Plastics): Rotational moulder of bespoke polyethylene tanks and containers for chemical, pharmaceutical, and water industries — overlapping niche customization and end-market profile with ASTRO.
• JFC Manufacturing: US-based rotational moulder of plastic tanks, containers, and custom moulded parts — comparable manufacturing process and chemical containment offering at smaller scale than ASTRO's 45-year operation.

Regional players

• Enduramaxx: UK-based rotational moulder of polyethylene tanks and IBCs for chemical dosing and water treatment — comparable product line and process, serving primarily the UK and Ireland markets where ASTRO does not have a direct presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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