ACIT

What ACIT does

ACIT (A.C.I.T. Srl) is an Italian privately held company founded in 1980 in Parma, operating a B2B and B2C e-commerce platform at adhesivetapes.eu that sells adhesive tapes, window films, abrasives, industrial glues, and personal safety equipment. The company operates as a hybrid distributor and light manufacturer: it resells leading third-party brands (notably 3M with 1,141 listed SKUs, TESA with 57 SKUs, plus Nitto, Scapa, Sato, Monta, Boma, and Comet) and simultaneously sells its own private-label products under the ACIT and Clevart Adhesive Solutions brands. Its principal in-house capability is custom printing of branded adhesive tapes using flexographic and "sandwich" printing (the latter available for orders above 1,200 sqm, where the print sits beneath the adhesive layer for scratch resistance), complemented by custom die-cutting of foam and double-sided tapes.

The business generates revenue through transactional online sales and bespoke B2B printing orders, with the latter requiring a 72-roll minimum in 66mt x 50mm format and a 3–4 week production lead time from proof approval. Pricing is per-unit in EUR (22% VAT inclusive), with free shipping above €199 (ex-VAT) and tiered standard/express delivery. The company is ISO 9001 certified by Bureau Veritas and ESG certified, carries the ACIT registered trademark, and reports a 4.5/5 Trustpilot score with 97% positive reviews.

ACIT serves a horizontal customer base across packaging/industrial, painting/masking, electrical/insulation, safety/anti-slip, and office/retail segments, primarily within Italy (with stated EU reach). It is operated from a headquarters in Parma (Via Monte Marmagna 10) plus a secondary address in Pilastro, with 11–50 employees, €200,000 fully paid-up share capital, and no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, parent company, or management team biographies.

Name

ACIT

Legal name

A.C.I.T. Srl

Website

https://adhesivetapes.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ACIT srl is an Italian B2B/B2C e-commerce distributor and light manufacturer of adhesive tapes, founded in 1980 in Parma. Operating via adhesivetapes.eu, it distributes third-party brands (3M, TESA, etc.) and its own private labels (ACIT, Clevart) to Italian and EU customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adhesive Tapes & Adhesive Products

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adhesives (Structural & Assembly) (IMAEAGAH), Application Equipment & Coating Services (Contract Coating, Surface Prep) (IMAEAGAL), Adhesives, Sealants, Caulks & Tapes Retail (CRAIADAL)

Keywords

• Adhesive tape products
• Custom printed packaging
• Industrial adhesive supplies
• Window film solutions
• Personal protective equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Parma

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (E-commerce): ACIT generates revenue by selling adhesive tapes, double-sided tapes, window films, abrasives, glues, hand labellers, and related products through its B2C/B2B e-commerce platform. Revenue is one-time per transaction with no recurring subscription component for most products. The company also sells custom printed adhesive tapes with minimum order quantities of 72 rolls.
2. Custom Printing Services: Revenue from custom printed adhesive tapes with logos, offered in standard, high quality, PVC, and paper variants. Printing methods include flexographic (back printing) and sandwich printing. Minimum order of 72 rolls in 66mt x 50mm size. UV protection guaranteed for 10 days standard, extendable to 3 months with surcharge.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ACIT is a privately held Italian e-commerce retailer and distributor of adhesive tapes, double-sided tapes, window films, abrasives, industrial glues, and personal safety equipment, operating the adhesivetapes.eu storefront. The company manufactures custom printed adhesive tapes with logos using flexographic and sandwich printing technologies, with a 72-roll minimum order and 3-4 week production lead time. ACIT distributes third-party brands (3M, TESA, Nitto, Scapa, Sato, Monta, Boma, Comet) alongside its own private labels (ACIT and Clevart Adhesive Solutions), serving primarily Italian SMB and enterprise customers from its Parma headquarters.

Product overview

ACIT is a B2B e-commerce company specializing in adhesive tapes, industrial adhesives, and related products. The offering consists of a comprehensive portfolio organized into core product categories including Custom Printed Adhesive Tapes (with logo branding capabilities), Double Sided Adhesive Tapes (biadesivi), Masking Tapes (with heat resistance variants), Carton Sealing Tapes, Windows Films (solar control, security, privacy), Industrial Adhesives (acrylic, epoxy, polyurethane), Signal Tapes, Duct Tape, Insulating Tape, Anti-slip Tape, Abrasives, and Personal Safety Equipment. The company also operates private label brands (ACIT and Clevart Adhesive Solutions) and distributes third-party brands including 3M, TESA, Nitto, SATO, Scapa, Monta, Comet, and Boma. ACIT functions as both a manufacturer of custom printed tapes and a distributor of branded industrial adhesive products through its e-commerce platform serving the Italian and European markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Clevart Adhesive Solutions: Own brand of adhesive tapes sold by ACIT, including custom printed tapes in PVC, PPL, and paper materials.

Products and services

• Custom Printed Adhesive Tapes (with logo) Custom printed adhesive tapes with company logos for branding and packaging, available in standard quality, high quality, PVC, and paper variants. Supports flexographic 1-3 colors or four-color process (CMYK) printing up to 400mm length and 46mm height. Minimum order 72 rolls in 66mt x 50mm size. For orders exceeding 1,200 sqm, sandwich printing technology places print between adhesive layer and film for scratch resistance. UV protection standard for 10 days, extendable to 3 months with surcharge. Production and delivery lead time 3-4 weeks from graphic proof approval.
• Double-Sided Adhesive Tapes (Biadesivi) Double-sided adhesive tapes for bonding, carpet installation (permanent and removable variants), foam applications, high-performance industrial use, blister packaging, sheets, and transfer applications. Distributed own-label and third-party brands.
• Masking Tape Paper-based masking tapes for painting, surface protection, and coating, with heat-resistant variants rated at 60°C, 80°C, and 100°C, plus UV-resistant versions for outdoor and automotive use. Includes protective cover for painting accessory.
• Carton Sealing Tape Packaging and carton sealing tapes in PPL standard (for boxes up to 30kg), PPL super-performing with silent unwinding and stronger adhesion, and reinforced variants for heavy-duty use.
• Window Films (Solar Control, Security, Privacy, Automotive) Window films for solar control, certified security, privacy, and automotive applications, along with installation equipment for film application.
• Industrial Adhesives (Glues) Industrial adhesives including acrylic, bicomponent, epoxy, polyurethane, silk screen, spray, and structural variants for professional bonding applications.
• Duct Tape Heavy-duty cloth-backed duct tapes for repairs, sealing, and industrial applications.
• Insulating Tape Electrical insulating tapes for wire harnessing, cable insulation, and electrical safety applications.
• Anti-slip Adhesive Tape Non-slip adhesive tapes for stairs, steps, and critical surfaces to prevent slipping and ensure safety in wet, barefoot, gym, pool, and boat environments.
• Signal Tapes Adhesive and non-adhesive signal tapes for floor marking, hazard identification, and industrial safety signage applications.
• Aluminum Adhesive Tape Aluminum-backed adhesive tapes for sealing, repair, HVAC applications, and thermal insulation.
• Eco-friendly Adhesive Tapes Environmentally sustainable adhesive tape options including biodegradable and recyclable variants, including Monta's Green line products with renewable or recyclable materials and natural rubber adhesive, and PLA-bioplastics variants.
• Abrasives Abrasive products including discs, sheets, and wheels for grinding, cutting, sanding, and surface finishing applications. Includes 3M Cubitron II line.
• Personal Safety Equipment Personal protective equipment including FFP1/FFP2/FFP3 half-face respirators, replacement filters, ear protection (earplugs and earmuffs), eye protection, protective coveralls/clothing, COVID-19 protection products, and other protective equipment.
• Hand Labellers and Pricing Guns Manual hand labellers, pricing guns (6, 8, and 10-digit configurations), and compatible pricing label rolls and spare parts for retail and warehouse label applications.
• Die Cutting Service Custom die cutting of foam and double-sided tapes to specific shapes and dimensions for customers needing tailored adhesive components.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% positive reviews on Trustpilot (4.5/5 stars)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments6 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

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• 3MmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACIT distributes 3M branded adhesive tapes, double-sided tapes, abrasives (including Cubitron II), personal safety equipment (FFP1, FFP2, FFP3 respirators), and related products through its e-commerce platform. The company lists 1,141 3M products on its website.
• TESAmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACIT distributes TESA branded adhesive tapes, double-sided tapes (including TESA 4964, 4965), packaging tapes, masking tapes, and office products. The company lists 57 TESA products on its website.
• NittominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACIT distributes Nitto branded masking tapes, double-sided fabric tapes, and structural tapes for mounting applications in furniture and lighting industries. Two Nitto products are listed on the website.
• ScapaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACIT distributes Scapa branded PVC insulating tapes, floor marking tapes, and adhesive tapes for electrical, automotive, construction, and agricultural applications. Five Scapa products are listed.
• SatominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACIT distributes Sato branded hand labellers (pricing guns), pricing labels/rolls, and related labeling solutions. Four Sato products are listed.
• MontaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACIT distributes Monta branded adhesive tapes including eco-friendly Green line products with renewable or recyclable materials and natural rubber adhesive. Six Monta products are listed.
• BomaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACIT distributes Boma branded double-sided tapes using Hot-Melt, Solvent-based, and Water-based technologies. Products are aimed at industrial applications including automotive, nautical, packaging, and photovoltaic panels.
• CometminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACIT distributes Comet branded packaging tapes (PVC with natural rubber adhesive), cellophane tapes, and double-sided tapes for universal applications. Comet is an Italian brand originally founded in 1953.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Monta: Belgian manufacturer of self-adhesive tapes including an eco-friendly Green line carried by ACIT. Directly comparable in product range (packaging, masking, specialty) and in competing with ACIT for European B2B and packaging customers.
• Scapa: UK-headquartered manufacturer of industrial adhesive tapes for electrical, automotive, construction, and agricultural applications. Comparable to ACIT as both a distributed brand and as a direct competitor in industrial B2B tape markets across Europe.
• Boma: Italian manufacturer of double-sided tapes for automotive, nautical, packaging, and photovoltaic applications. Headquartered in Italy with an industrial product mix that directly overlaps ACIT's double-sided and specialty tape assortment.
• Advance Tapes International: UK-based manufacturer of cloth, foil, and specialty adhesive tapes serving industrial markets. Closely comparable to ACIT in product breadth (single/double-sided, masking, aluminum, duct) and in serving European B2B customers across similar use cases.
• Shurtape Technologies: US-based manufacturer specializing in pressure-sensitive tapes across packaging, masking, and specialty categories. Directly comparable to ACIT in core product offering and in selling through industrial and retail distribution channels.
• Intertape Polymer Group: North American manufacturer and converter of adhesive tapes, including carton-sealing, masking, and double-sided varieties with extensive distribution. Directly comparable to ACIT in product mix (packaging + specialty tapes) and channel model (B2B distribution with custom converting).
• Eurocel: Italian manufacturer of adhesive tapes (PVC, PPL, masking) headquartered in Italy — a direct domestic competitor to ACIT in branded packaging and masking tape SKUs and a near-substitute for ACIT's own-label assortment.

Broad incumbents

• 3M: Multinational conglomerate whose Industrial Adhesives & Tapes division is ACIT's largest distributed brand (1,141 listed SKUs). 3M is a broad incumbent comparable because it both supplies and directly competes with distributors like ACIT in industrial tape markets.
• Nitto: Japanese diversified materials company whose industrial tape division is one of ACIT's distributed brands (Nitto SKUs on site). Comparable to ACIT in serving masking, double-sided, and specialty industrial tape markets with both branded and OEM strategies.
• Tesa SE: Hamburg-based global manufacturer of self-adhesive tapes and one of ACIT's principal distributed brands. While much larger and a manufacturer, Tesa is highly comparable because ACIT builds its own assortment and credibility partly on Tesa products and competes with Tesa when selling custom-printed alternatives.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/adhesivetapes.eu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/adhesivetapes

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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