NERI

What NERI does

NERI Safety S.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer and distributor of personal protective equipment (PPE) and technical workwear, headquartered in Cavriago, Italy, and operating since 1974. The company produces safety gloves, workwear, safety footwear, and related DPI for industrial, construction, manufacturing, and skilled-trade professionals. Its portfolio includes specialized lines such as NICE STRETCH (high-performance 4-way stretch workwear with TPU membranes and preformed knees), CUT F21 (cut-resistant continuous filament gloves using nylon-spandex-tungsten fibers with polyurethane coating), MULTINORMA (flame-resistant multi-standard workwear), SERIE STREET (urban-style workwear), and the Greenbay eco-sustainable sub-brand targeting environmentally conscious buyers. The company holds EcoVadis sustainability certification and supplies display stands (Espositori) for retail presentation of safety equipment.

NERI Safety operates a B2B sales-led go-to-market with an online product catalog, social media presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, and a quote-based pricing model rather than published list pricing. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bunzl, a multinational distribution conglomerate, which provides international distribution reach and supply chain infrastructure. Customer segments are organized horizontally across industrial workers, professional trades (mechanics, electricians, construction workers), and environmentally conscious businesses, addressing pain points around comfort, durability, specialized protection (cut, flame, high visibility), and ESG procurement requirements. NERI Safety employs 51-100 people, has a registered share capital of €2,080,000, and operates as an active e-commerce platform serving primarily the Italian market.

Name

NERI

Legal name

NERI Safety S.r.l.

Website

https://nerispa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

NERI Safety is an Italian manufacturer of personal protective equipment and workwear, founded in 1974 and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bunzl. It produces safety gloves, technical clothing, and footwear for industrial, construction, and trade professionals, primarily serving the Italian market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

NAICS

Footwear Manufacturing (3162), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159)

SIC

Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Gloves, Masks/Respirators, Gowns, Face Shields) (HLAHANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protective & Work Accessories Manufacturing (Safety Gloves/Hi-Vis Accessories) (IMAOAFAH), PPE, Safety & Infection Control Supplies Distribution (JanSan-adjacent) (CRAOAGAK)

Keywords

• Personal protective equipment
• Safety workwear
• Cut-resistant gloves
• Safety footwear
• Industrial PPE

Headquarters

HQ city

Cavriago

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. PPE and Workwear Product Sales: Direct sales of personal protective equipment including gloves, workwear, safety footwear, and DPI products to industrial and professional customers. Products are sold through online catalog with B2B sales motion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

NERI Safety designs, manufactures and distributes personal protective equipment (PPE) and technical work clothing for industrial and professional workers. The product portfolio spans safety gloves (including cut-resistant and continuous filament gloves), workwear (stretch, flame-resistant, high-visibility, and urban-style lines), and safety footwear (low mesh fabric and sport-style protective shoes). The company also markets the Greenbay eco-sustainable sub-brand and sells through both direct B2B sales and the Bunzl distribution network.

Product overview

NERI Safety is a safety equipment company founded in 1974, specializing in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and work clothing. The company offers an integrated portfolio of products including gloves (Guanti), workwear (Abbigliamento), safety footwear (Calzature), DPI, and display stands (Espositori). Key product lines include the NICE STRETCH high-performance stretch workwear, CUT F21 anti-cut gloves, MULTINORMA flame-resistant workwear, and the eco-sustainable GreenBay sub-brand. Safety shoes include the HOB WAVE and RUSH sport-style protective footwear series. NERI Safety is a BUNZL company with over 50 years of industry experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Greenbay: Eco-sustainable sub-brand focused on reducing environmental impact of safety products.

Products and services

• Safety Gloves (Guanti) Safety gloves line including anti-cut gloves (CUT F21 series with nylon-spandex-tungsten/polyurethane construction), continuous filament gloves (calibro 13 in poliestere/nitrile), and specialized protection gloves for industrial and work applications. Sold to industrial and professional customers through B2B catalog.
• Workwear (Abbigliamento) Technical work clothing product category encompassing the NICE STRETCH high-performance stretch line, MULTINORMA flame-resistant and multi-standard workwear, SERIE STREET urban-style workwear, and high-visibility garments with certified reflective bands. Sold to industrial and professional customers.
• Safety Footwear (Calzature) Safety shoes including HOB WAVE S1 PS SR FO (low mesh fabric protective shoe), RUSH-998 S1 PL FO SR (sporty-type low protective shoe in technical fine knit + PU), and RUSH-999 S3L FO SR sport-style protective footwear models. Sold to industrial and professional customers.
• Personal Protective Equipment (DPI) Personal Protective Equipment category covering various safety gear for workplace protection across different industries, complementing the gloves, workwear and footwear lines. Sold to industrial and professional customers.
• Greenbay Eco-Sustainable Sub-Brand Eco-sustainable sub-brand of safety products designed to reduce the environmental impact of PPE while maintaining workplace protection standards. Targets environmentally conscious businesses seeking sustainable workwear options.
• NICE STRETCH Line High-performance stretch workwear line featuring four-way stretch fabric technology with preformed knees, including technical multi-pocket trousers in cotton/polyester stretch, winter softshell jackets with TPU membrane, and high-visibility garments in polyester/elastane blends.
• MULTINORMA Flame-Resistant Workwear Flame-resistant and multi-standard workwear protection product line for professionals requiring specialized safety garments compliant with multiple safety standards simultaneously.
• CUT F21 Anti-Cut Gloves Cut-resistant gloves with continuous filament gauge 21 in nylon-spandex-tungsteno/polyurethane, providing maximum cut resistance and sensitivity. Available in PU coating variants.
• SERIE STREET Urban-Style Workwear Urban-style workwear series combining modern aesthetics with certified safety protection for professional use, designed for workers wanting contemporary-styled protective clothing.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BunzlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBunzl is a major international distribution company. NERI Safety operates as a Bunzl company, leveraging the parent company's extensive distribution network for product reach. This relationship provides NERI Safety with international distribution capabilities and supply chain infrastructure.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Showa: Global manufacturer of single-use and reusable industrial safety gloves, with strong overlap on NERI's cut-resistant, nitrile, and PU-coated glove ranges. Comparable on industrial B2B glove customer base.
• Uvex: German PPE specialist manufacturing safety gloves, protective eyewear, workwear, and safety footwear. Direct competitor on the safety glove and protective workwear side of NERI's catalog, particularly for industrial buyers across Europe.
• Ansell: Global leader in protective gloves and workplace safety solutions, including cut-resistant and industrial gloves that overlap directly with NERI's CUT F21 and general glove portfolio. Comparable on product and B2B industrial customer base, though at much larger scale.
• Base Protection: Italian safety footwear brand (part of the U-Power group) focused on stylish, sport-type protective shoes. Directly comparable to NERI's RUSH and HOB WAVE sport-style safety footwear lines and competes for the same Italian and European buyers.
• U-Power: Italian safety footwear and workwear manufacturer with a comparable product portfolio of safety shoes, technical workwear, and PPE. Direct competitor in the Italian industrial safety market with similar B2B GTM and overlapping end customers in construction and manufacturing.
• Portwest: Irish-headquartered global PPE and workwear manufacturer with a comparable multi-category offering (gloves, workwear, footwear, hi-vis) sold through B2B distribution. Comparable in product breadth and target customers in construction, manufacturing, and utilities.
• Cofra: Italian workwear and safety footwear brand producing a similar range of technical workwear, safety shoes, and PPE for industrial and professional users. Competes head-to-head with NERI on Italian B2B accounts and shares the same industrial buyer persona.
• Delta Plus: French-headquartered PPE and workwear specialist offering gloves, workwear, safety footwear, and head protection across Europe. Highly comparable multi-category PPE portfolio and B2B distribution model, competing for the same industrial and construction buyers.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Industrial Safety: Global diversified industrial conglomerate with a substantial Industrial Safety portfolio spanning PPE, fall protection, hearing protection, and respiratory equipment. Competes with NERI on the industrial PPE side but as part of a far broader product set across multiple safety categories.
• 3M Personal Safety Division: Diversified global manufacturer with a large Personal Safety Division covering PPE, hearing protection, and respiratory protection. Overlaps with NERI on gloves and broader PPE, but competes as part of a much wider industrial/consumer portfolio rather than specializing in workwear and footwear.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/nerifreeyourself
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/neri-s.p.a.
• Instagraminstagram.com/neri_safety

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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