What Carbonitalia does

Carbonitalia S.r.l. is a privately held Italian B2B industrial materials supplier headquartered in Livorno and operating as a subsidiary of the U. Del Corona & Scardigli group. Founded in 2007, the company produces and distributes activated carbons, decolorizing (bleaching) earths, and diatomaceous earths used in adsorption, filtration, and purification across three core application areas: air depuration and flue gas treatment, water treatment, and decolorization/purification of food liquids, oils and fats. Its product portfolio is anchored by the proprietary FILTERCARB line (powdered, granular, and extruded activated carbons including impregnated grades for chemisorption) and the CLINOLIP and FILTEROIL bleaching earths, supplemented by distributed lines such as BASF F-series, the GEOHELLAS MAK series, and EP Minerals CELATOM diatomite products.

The company runs an enterprise B2B go-to-market with direct field sales and wholly-owned sales offices or branches across Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, France, the United Kingdom, Greece, and Germany. Manufacturing, custom formulation, and packaging are concentrated at a single plant in Vezzano Ligure (La Spezia), with logistics and freight coordination supplied by the parent group. Carbonitalia is the exclusive European and Mediterranean distributor of next-generation activated carbons from its strategic partner Fujian Yuanli Active Carbon Co., Ltd (China), including a 100% plant-based, food-grade phosphoric acid production process that releases 0.77 kg of CO2 per kilogram versus 5.1 kg for standard activated carbon.

Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales across multiple formats (20-25 kg bags, 400-1,000 kg big bags, bulk tanker, and maritime container) combined with professional services including custom formulation, on-site filter replacement, exhausted-carbon regeneration, and ISO 14001-compliant waste disposal. Certifications include UNI EN ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015, 45001:2018, and 22000:2018 (food safety), with products compliant to Halal, Kosher, and REACH.

Name

Carbonitalia

Legal name

Carbonitalia S.r.l.

Website

https://carbonitalia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carbonitalia S.r.l. is an Italian B2B supplier of activated carbons, bleaching earths, and diatomaceous earths used for air, water, and food/fat purification, serving industrial customers across Europe and the Mediterranean via direct sales offices in seven countries and a single plant in La Spezia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Activated Carbon and Filtration Materials

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325)

SIC

Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

Activated Carbon & Carbon Adsorbents (IMAEAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Treatment Adsorbents (GAC/PAC/Media) (IMAEAIAK), Adsorption & Taste/Odor Control (GAC/PAC, Air Stripping) (EUANABAF), Flue Gas Cleaning & Air Pollution Control for Biomass/WtE (FGD, SCR/SNCR, ESP/Baghouse, Dioxins/Mercury) (EUAAALAH)

Keywords

• Activated carbon manufacturing
• Industrial filtration materials
• Water treatment chemicals
• Air purification products
• Food decolorization

Headquarters

HQ city

Livorno

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Activated carbon sales: Sale of activated carbons (powder, granular, extruded forms) for air purification, water treatment, and food processing applications
2. Bleaching earth sales: Sale of chemically and physically activated bleaching earths for oil and fat decolorization and purification
3. Diatomaceous earth sales: Sale of natural, calcined, and flux-calcined diatomaceous earth for filtration applications
4. Formulation and mixing services: Custom formulation and mixing services for activated carbons and bleaching earths at the La Spezia facility, in accordance with UNI EN ISO 9001 certification
5. Filter replacement services: On-site replacement of exhausted activated carbon filters in collaboration with specialized service partners, in compliance with UNI EN ISO 14001
6. Regeneration services: Regeneration of exhausted activated carbon (granular or extruded) in collaboration with local partners
7. Waste disposal services: Disposal services for exhausted activated carbon in compliance with UNI EN ISO 14001

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Carbonitalia S.r.l. manufactures and distributes industrial activated carbons (FILTERCARB brand — powdered, granular, extruded, and impregnated), decolorizing/bleaching earths (CLINOLIP, FILTEROIL, MAK, BASF F-series), and diatomaceous earths (CELATOM) for air depuration, flue gas purification, water treatment, and food/oil decolorization. The company also provides custom formulation at its La Spezia plant plus filter replacement, carbon regeneration, and waste disposal services.

Product overview

Carbonitalia S.r.l. is a B2B supplier of activated carbons, decolorizing earths, and diatomite earths for industrial filtration and purification applications. The company operates primarily through its FILTERCARB branded product lines including powdered activated carbons (FILTERCARB RO, ENO, PCC, PHA, SA1000 series), extruded activated carbons (FILTERCARB EC2, E series), granular activated carbons (FILTERCARB GCC, GBC series), and impregnated carbons for catalysis applications (FILTERCARB KOH, KI, PHC series). Additionally, the company distributes decolorizing earths (CLINOLIP, MAK, BASF F-series) and diatomite earths (CELATOM). Products serve six main application areas: air depuration, flue gas purification, water treatment, decolorization of food liquids, decolorization and purification of oils and fats, and catalysis/chemisorption. The company is affiliated with Fujian Yuanli Active Carbon Co., Ltd for the European and Mediterranean markets and is a subsidiary of the U. Del Corona & Scardigli group based in Livorno, Italy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FILTERCARB: Product brand for active carbons used in air purification, flue gas purification, water treatment, and food liquid decolorization applications.
• CLINOLIP
• FILTEROIL
• BASF F-Series
• MAK Series
• TERRE DIATOMEE

Products and services

• FILTERCARB Activated Carbons (powdered, granular, extruded) Industrial activated carbons available in powdered (RO, ENO, PHA, PCC, PCA, SA1000), granular (GCC, GBC, RO 12X40/8X40, CSC 5), and extruded (EC2, E 25/35/45, ENO-S self-dispersing) forms for adsorption and removal of contaminants from gases and liquids. Applications span air purification, VOC/solvent/hydrocarbon removal, water and wastewater treatment, drinking water purification, and decolorization of food liquids (wine, vinegar, fruit juice, glucose, oils). For industrial buyers in water, food, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors.
• FILTERCARB Impregnated Activated Carbons (KOH, KI, sulfuric acid) Pellet and powdered activated carbons chemically impregnated with potassium hydroxide (KOH 50), potassium iodide (KI 60), or sulfuric acid (PHC 500 7S) for targeted chemisorption of VOCs, H2S, siloxanes, solvents, hydrocarbons, and heavy metals (especially mercury). Designed for catalysis and chemisorption applications in gas-phase emissions and flue gas treatment. For industrial emitters, waste-to-energy operators, and process gas treatment specialists.
• CLINOLIP Decolorizing Earths (own production) Own-produced decolorizing earths (CLINOLIP M92 with good filtration capacity and high decolorizing power; CLINOLIP L92FF with high filtration capacity and good decolorizing power) activated with sulfuric acid for treatment of food oils, mineral oils, and animal fats. Chlorine-free and engineered to avoid increased 3MCPD formation during decolorization and refining. For edible oil refineries and fat processors.
• FILTEROIL Filtration Materials FILTEROIL N92FF — filtration material with high decolorizing power, high filtration capacity, and good PAH removal capacity for treatment of food oils and animal fats. Chlorine-free and engineered not to increase 3MCPD formation. For edible oil refineries and animal fat processors.
• BASF F-Series Activated Adsorbents (distributed) BASF activated absorbents distributed by Carbonitalia for oils and fats purification and decolorization, including F-118FF (high filtration speed for husk, seed, and sunflower oils), F-72 (wide-range vegetable and animal oils), F-76 (oils with high phospholipid levels), and F-24X (granular for column purification). For edible oil refineries.
• MAK Series Decolorizing Earths (distributed, GEOHELLAS) Physically activated decolorizing earths (MAK 505 with good decolorizing power and good filtration capacity; MAK 500 SuperFlo with good decolorizing power and high filtration capacity) produced by GEOHELLAS Greek group and distributed by Carbonitalia for treatment of food oils. Chlorine-free and do not increase 3MCPD formation. For edible oil refineries.
• TERRE DIATOMEE CELATOM (distributed, EP Minerals) Natural fossil earth (diatomite) filtration aid products from EP Minerals L.L.C. distributed by Carbonitalia. Large pore volume, high mechanical resistance, and high filtration/absorption capacity make them suitable as filtration aids for food liquids (oil, vinegar, wine, glucose, fruit juices) and industrial liquids. For food and beverage processors and industrial filtration operators.
• Custom Formulation & Mixing Services Custom formulation and mixing services for activated carbons and bleaching earths at the La Spezia facility in accordance with UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 certification. Tailor-made formulations developed according to customer chemico-physical specifications, with new product development for process or environmental problems. For industrial buyers requiring specification-driven media.
• Activated Carbon Regeneration, Filter Replacement & Waste Disposal Services On-site replacement of exhausted activated carbon filters, regeneration of exhausted granular or extruded activated carbon, and disposal services for exhausted activated carbon, all delivered in collaboration with specialized local partners and compliant with UNI EN ISO 14001:2015. Full-lifecycle service for industrial filtration operators using activated carbon systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 emissions of 0.77 kg per kg of eco-sustainable activated carbon produced (vs. 5.1 kg for standard activated carbon)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• U. Del Corona & ScardiglicoreOthersParent company of the Livorno-based group. Carbonitalia is a subsidiary of U. Del Corona & Scardigli group. The parent company's logistics team supports Carbonitalia's transportation operations for land and sea freight.
• Fujian Yuanli Active Carbon Co., LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership for next-generation activated carbons for the European and Mediterranean market. Carbonitalia is the sole and proud partner of Fujian Yuanli for innovative, sustainable, and eco-friendly activated carbons for purification of foods, beverages, chemical and pharmaceutical products. Yuanli has an agreement with Chinese government for controlled tree cutting and replanting, ensuring sustainable raw material supply.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cabot Corporation: Global manufacturer of activated carbon (and carbon black) serving air, water, and industrial purification markets. Closest large-scale analog to Carbonitalia's product portfolio and customer base across water, gas, and food applications.
• Calgon Carbon (Kuraray): Major global activated carbon producer owned by Kuraray, supplying granular and powdered carbons for water treatment, air purification, and food/pharma. Directly comparable to Carbonitalia in product range and end-market exposure.
• Haycarb PLC: Sri Lankan activated carbon manufacturer specializing in coconut shell-based carbons for water, air, food, and industrial applications. Comparable product mix and customer segments, including food-grade and specialty grades.
• DESOTEC: European activated carbon specialist offering mobile filtration solutions and carbon reactivation services. Direct competitor in air and water treatment applications, with similar emphasis on lifecycle services and European coverage.
• Jacobi Carbons: World's largest privately-held activated carbon manufacturer, offering coconut, coal, and wood-based carbons for water, air, food, and industrial uses. A directly comparable specialist competitor to Carbonitalia.
• Silcarbon Aktivkohle: German activated carbon manufacturer producing powder, granular, and pelletized carbons for water, air, and industrial gas purification. Competes directly with Carbonitalia in German and broader EU industrial accounts.
• Donau Carbon: European-based activated carbon producer and reactivation specialist serving water, air, and industrial customers across the EU. Closely comparable geographic footprint, product portfolio, and reactivation services.

Others

• EP Minerals (U.S. Silica): U.S.-based diatomaceous earth and perlite producer whose CELATOM products Carbonitalia distributes in Europe. Comparable as a filtration-material supplier with overlapping food, beverage, and industrial customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Fujian Yuanli Active Carbon Co., Ltd: Major Chinese activated carbon producer and Carbonitalia's exclusive supplier for next-generation eco-sustainable carbons in Europe/Mediterranean. Operates as both upstream partner and global competitor in adjacent regions.
• BASF: Global chemical major whose bleaching earths (BASF F-series) Carbonitalia distributes in the EU. Comparable as a broad chemicals player serving food and industrial customers; relevant because it is both a distributed brand and a potential competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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