What ICA System does

ICA System Srl is a privately held Italian B2B distributor of professional cleaning products, machines, and consumables, headquartered in Castagnole di Paese (Treviso) and founded in 1987. The company operates five physical branches (Castagnole di Paese, Mezzocorona, Liscate, Monterotondo, Predda Niedda) plus an expanding footprint (a sixth site in San Benedetto del Tronto), supported by its own delivery fleet, a recruited network of field sales agents across Italy, a B2B portal (b2b.icasystem.it) offering 5,000+ articles to registered trade customers, and an e-commerce store (store.icasystem.it) for smaller buyers.

The portfolio spans robotic floor scrubbers and sweepers (Gausium S170 Navi, Kemaro K900, Cleanfix RA 660 NAVI, Pudu Bellabot), professional cleaning machines (Scrubmaster floor scrubber-driers, Tecnovap steam generators including Steam Box Industrial and Evo Sanitizer for healthcare, Monospazzole, Lavamoquette carpet cleaners, Sweepmaster/Street Citymaster sweepers, MEIKO/Miele dishwashers), chemical detergents (UNICA house line, Kemika, Ecolab, ECOLABEL-certified tablets), paper and dispenser systems (Lucart IDENTITY, ECONATURAL), hospitality amenities (Nice Day courtesy line), personal protective equipment, and a recently introduced electric-vehicle line (E-Kargo cart, AGILE moped, Gastone pick-up, Geco/Grifo shuttles). Group subsidiary ECOFIN SRL provides equipment rental, machine regeneration (50–70% cost saving vs. new), technical assistance, and consulting, alongside a training center offering operator certification.

Revenue is generated through a multi-stream model: hardware distribution of machines and consumables, managed equipment rental and machine regeneration through ECOFIN, professional services (technical assistance, consulting, training), and D2C e-commerce sales. The company targets nine vertical segments — professional cleaning contractors, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, hospitality, bars/restaurants, organized catering, laundry services, industrial manufacturers, and retail — with primary emphasis on cleaning-company supply contracts and regulated healthcare/education buyers. Differentiators include the EcoVadis Silver Medal for sustainability, full-service wrap around the equipment sale, and exclusive Italian-market distribution partnerships with premium international brands (Karcher, Hako, FIMAP, Cleanfix, Tecnovap, Nilfisk).

Name

ICA System

Legal name

ICA System Srl

Website

https://icasystem.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ICA System Srl is an Italian B2B distributor of professional cleaning machines, detergents, consumables, and hospitality amenities, serving cleaning contractors, healthcare, education, hospitality, food-service, laundry, industrial, and retail customers across Italy through five branches, a B2B portal, e-commerce, and its own delivery fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Cleaning Equipment and Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42342)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Floor Care Equipment & Supplies Distribution (Buffers, Burnishers, Pads) (CRAOAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Paper, Tissue, Wipers & Dispensers Distribution (CRAOAGAC)

Keywords

• Professional cleaning equipment
• Industrial detergents distribution
• Robotic floor scrubbers
• Commercial cleaning supplies
• Hygiene and sanitation products

Headquarters

HQ city

Venice

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Cleaning Products Sales: Sale of cleaning machines, detergents, equipment, personal hygiene products, paper products, safety equipment, and consumables to professional cleaning companies, healthcare facilities, hospitality businesses, and industrial customers
2. Equipment Rental: Rental services for cleaning machines and equipment managed through ECOFIN SRL, providing flexibility for customers managing public tenders and short-term needs, including operator training, maintenance, and insurance
3. Machine Regeneration Services: Refurbishment and regeneration of used machines through ECOFIN SRL, offering reconditioned equipment at 50-70% lower cost than new, including components like bodywork, transmissions, engines, and exhaust systems
4. Technical Assistance: Technical support services including maintenance, repair, and rapid equipment replacement through their service centers or on-site at customer locations
5. Consulting Services: Environmental analysis, technical planning, public procurement support, cleaning plan consulting, and safety product advisory services
6. Training Services: Professional cleaning training at their equipped training center or on-site at customer facilities and job sites

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ICA System distributes professional cleaning machines (robotic and manual floor scrubbers, sweepers, steam generators, vacuums), industrial chemical detergents, paper products, dispensers, hospitality courtesy amenities, and electric vehicles for logistics, alongside a portfolio of supporting services including equipment rental, machine regeneration, technical assistance, professional training, and cleaning-plan consulting. Sales and distribution span a B2B portal, an e-commerce storefront, field agents, and five Italian branch offices serving cleaning contractors, healthcare, education, hospitality, food service, and industrial customers.

Product overview

ICA System is a professional cleaning products and equipment distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio organized into multiple product categories: robotic floor scrubbers and sweepers (including S170 Navi, Bellabot delivery robot, CLEANFIX RA 660 NAVI, KEMARO K900), electric vehicles (electric carts like E-KARGO, scooters like CICLOMOTORE AGILE, pick-ups like Gastone, shuttles like Geco/Grifo, golf cars in various configurations), professional cleaning machines (floor scrubber-driers under the Scrubmaster brand, carpet cleaners, single-disc machines, street sweepers, steam generators including Steam Box Industrial, Carmen Plus, Evo Sanitizer for healthcare, and STEAM-X bed bug elimination gun), chemical detergents and sanitizers (including ECOLABEL certified products, GRAMY BIO herbicide, and Kemalcool hand disinfectants), paper and dispenser products (IDENTITY and ECONATURAL dispenser lines, medical linens, paper consumables), hospitality amenities (Nice Day and UNICA courtesy lines), and safety equipment. The company also provides complementary services including equipment rental (managed via ECOFIN S.R.L.), professional training, machine regeneration/refurbishment (up to 50-70% cost savings), technical consulting, and technical assistance. ICA System serves diverse sectors including healthcare, education, hospitality, food service, industry, and cleaning contractors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECOFIN: Used machine regeneration and machine rental services
• LOGICA
• Nice Day
• UNICA
• ICA SYSTEM

Products and services

• Scrubmaster Floor Scrubber-Driers (B5–B400R series) A complete line of walk-behind and ride-on floor scrubber-drier machines (sizes B5, B25, B30, B45, B70, B115, B140, B310, B175R, B260R, B400R) for medium-to-large industrial and commercial surfaces, distributed in Italy.
• S170 Navi Professional Robot Vacuum Gausium-branded professional autonomous robot vacuum with docking station and fleet-management capabilities for commercial cleaning operations.
• Bellabot Delivery Robot Pudu Robotics service/delivery robot for hospitality and logistics applications, distributed in Italy by ICA System.
• Cleanfix RA 660 NAVI Robotic Floor Scrubber Cleanfix (New Zealand) autonomous robotic floor scrubber designed for large surface areas in professional cleaning environments, distributed in Italy.
• Kemaro K900 Autonomous Industrial Sweeper Kemaro K900 autonomous industrial sweeper that removes industrial dirt easily and effectively, distributed in Italy by ICA System.
• Tecnovap Steam Box Industrial Steam Generator Industrial Tecnovap steam generator with stainless-steel housing, capable of producing dry saturated steam at 183°C, IPX5 rating for outdoor use, and integrated vacuum options.
• Tecnovap Carmen Plus Professional Steam Generator Professional Tecnovap steam generator producing dry saturated steam at 165°C with integrated vacuum/wet vacuum and ergonomic structure for versatile cleaning applications.
• Tecnovap Evo Sanitizer (Healthcare Steam Generator) Professional Tecnovap steam generator producing dry steam at 165°C at 6 bar pressure, specifically designed for accurate cleaning of critical surfaces in hospitals, nursing homes, and medical/dental clinics.
• STEAM-X Bed Bug Extermination Steam Gun Steam gun with internal 400W heating element superheating steam to 130°C, engineered specifically for bed bug extermination (lethal to bed bugs and eggs) using high-temperature steam.
• E-KARGO Electric Cart European-manufactured electric cargo cart for logistics and delivery, with customizable box configurations.
• AGILE Electric Moped Electric moped with electrically tilting loading bay, available in Van, Van L, Pick Up and Cool configurations; 45 km/h top speed, 130 kg payload, and 90 km range, designed for logistics and delivery sectors.
• Monospazzole Single-Disc Machines (POWER DISC, SCRUBBY, FLOOR MAC, R 44, R 53) Professional single-disc machines (POWER DISC, SCRUBBY, FLOOR MAC, R 44, R 53) for floor scrubbing, polishing, and stripping in standard through ultra-high-speed configurations.
• Aspirapolvere/Aspirafluidi Vacuum Cleaners (SW 20, RS 08, RS 05, AS 05, S 10, NANO, FV80) Professional vacuum cleaners (SW 20, RS 08, RS 05, AS 05, S 10, NANO, FV80) for dry and wet applications, including backpack, portable, and industrial models with HEPA filtration options.
• Professional Dishwashers and Glasswashers (SMART LP, TOP LP, TOP500, LAVASTOVIGLIE U) Under-counter commercial dishwashers and glass washers (SMART LP, TOP LP, TOP500, LAVASTOVIGLIE U) for restaurants, bars, and professional kitchens.
• Kemalcool Gel PMC Hand Disinfectant Alcohol-based gel hand disinfectant (5 kg format) compliant with PMC (Pharmaceutical-Medical-Cosmetic) standards for professional use.
• ECO 80 Medical Linens (Lenzuolini Medici) ECO 80 medical linens in 80-meter rolls designed for healthcare and medical environments.
• ECOLABEL-Certified Detergent Tablets Detergent tablets certified with ECOLABEL for reduced environmental impact, part of ICA System's sustainable cleaning line.
• IDENTITY Dispenser Series (Lucart) Professional dispensers including automatic-cut towel dispensers, toilet paper dispensers (bulk pack and autocut), and mini/max jumbo dispensers from Lucart's IDENTITY line.
• Cleaning Equipment Rental (ECOFIN SRL) Equipment rental program managed via ECOFIN SRL offering flexible short-term rentals with operator training, maintenance, consumables, extraordinary technical support, and insurance included; reduced rates for continued rental, with purchase or return options at end of rental.
• Professional Cleaning Training Professional training services for cleaning operators delivered at the company's equipped training center or on-site at customer locations/job sites, covering multiple levels of cleaning industry expertise.
• Machine Regeneration and Refurbishment Refurbishment and regeneration of used cleaning machines including bodywork, transmissions, motors, and exhaust systems, offering savings of 50–70% versus new equipment pricing.
• Technical Assistance and Repair Technical support including machine and equipment maintenance, rapid replacement, and repair services delivered at company workshops or on-site at customer locations.
• Cleaning-Plan Consulting and Procurement Support Technical consulting covering environmental analysis, technical project planning, public procurement support, cleaning plan advisory, management software, and safety product consulting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Machine regeneration costs 50-70% less than purchasing new equipment
• +3 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GausiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationGausium is a strategic technology partner providing autonomous robot solutions including the S170 Navi professional vacuum robot with docking station and fleet management capabilities. ICA System promotes Gausium solutions as part of their automated cleaning portfolio.
• KemarocoreTechnology or IntegrationKemaro K900 autonomous sweeper robot for industrial dirt removal. Featured as a key product in ICA System's robotic cleaning solutions for easy and effective industrial cleaning.
• CleanfixcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCleanfix (New Zealand) supplies professional cleaning machines including the RA 660 NAVI robotic floor scrubber for large surfaces. ICA System distributes Cleanfix products in Italy.
• KarchercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKarcher is a leading brand in cleaning equipment. ICA System distributes Karcher products including pressure washers, vacuum cleaners, and other professional cleaning machines.
• HakocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHako provides professional cleaning machines including sweepers and scrubber-dryers. ICA System is an authorized Hako distributor for the Italian market.
• FIMAPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFIMAP manufactures professional cleaning equipment including floor scrubbers and sweepers. ICA System distributes FIMAP products in Italy.
• TecnovapcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTecnovap produces steam generators for professional and industrial cleaning applications, including the Carmen Plus, Evo series, and Steam Box industrial machines. ICA System distributes Tecnovap products.
• Pudu RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationPudu Robotics provides service robots including Bellabot delivery robot and other automation solutions. ICA System distributes Pudu Robotics products in Italy.
• ECOFIN SRLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECOFIN SRL is the group's company managing rental services for cleaning machines and equipment regeneration. Part of the ICA System group, providing responsible consumption services including machine recovery, refurbishment, and rental solutions.
• LucartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLucart Professional supplies paper products including tissue paper, paper towels, napkins, and medical sheets. ICA System distributes Lucart products including the Econatural line and Identity dispenser systems.
• Miele ProfessionalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMiele Professional provides commercial laundry and dishwashing equipment. ICA System distributes Miele Professional products for industrial laundries.
• MEIKOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMEIKO manufactures commercial dishwashing and waste technology equipment. ICA System distributes MEIKO products for professional kitchens.
• UnicacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnica is a house brand/proprietary brand of ICA System for cleaning chemicals including kitchen, laundry, and general cleaning products. The Unica line includes ECOLABEL certified products and is marketed under the group's own brand.
• KemikacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKemika produces professional cleaning chemicals and detergents. ICA System distributes Kemika products in Italy.
• AmuchinacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmuchina provides hygiene and sanitization products. ICA System distributes Amuchina products for professional cleaning applications.
• Vileda ProfessionalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVileda Professional supplies cleaning equipment and tools. ICA System distributes Vileda Professional products including microfiber cloths, mops, and cleaning systems.
• NilfiskcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNilfisk manufactures professional cleaning equipment. ICA System distributes Nilfisk products including floor care machines and industrial vacuums.
• EcolabcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEcolab provides cleaning and sanitization solutions for healthcare, food processing, and industrial applications. ICA System distributes Ecolab products.
• ISANITYcoreTechnology or IntegrationISANITY provides air and surface sanitization solutions. ICA System distributes ISANITY products for professional air purification applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hagleitner Hygiene: Austrian manufacturer and direct-distributor of professional cleaning, hygiene and dosing systems. Comparable mid-sized European peer competing for hotel, healthcare and facility-management accounts similar to ICA's verticals.
• Fimap: Italian manufacturer of professional floor scrubbers, sweepers and cleaning machines. Fimap is both a partner (ICA distributes FIMAP) and a direct competitor in the Italian cleaning-equipment market, making it the closest manufacturing peer.
• TTS Cleaning: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of professional cleaning tools, trolleys, mops and microfiber systems. Overlaps with ICA System's consumables and tools offering for professional cleaning contractors across Europe.
• Sutter Professional: Italian manufacturer and distributor of professional cleaning chemicals and dosing systems. Sutter overlaps with ICA System's UNICA chemical line, laundry detergents and HACCP-compliant solutions across hospitality, healthcare and foodservice verticals in Italy.
• Chimiver Panseri: Italian producer of professional cleaning, coating and maintenance chemicals. Comparable as a domestic Italian chemical supplier competing for the same industrial, commercial and cleaning-contractor customers served by ICA System.

Broad incumbents

• CWS Group: European hygiene and washroom services provider with German roots and broad operations across Italy. Competes with ICA in dispensing, washroom hygiene and professional cleaning supplies for institutional and facility customers.
• Lyreco: Major European distributor of workplace, office and cleaning supplies. Competes with ICA's e-commerce and B2B distribution model across multiple product categories, though with a much broader pan-European footprint.
• Ren Italia (Rentokil Initial Italia): Italian arm of Rentokil Initial, providing hygiene and washroom services including mats, sanitizers and air fresheners. Overlaps with ICA's washroom, dispenser and air-sanitization product lines across commercial and institutional customers.
• Bunzl: Global distribution and outsourcing group serving cleaning & hygiene, foodservice and retail customers. Bunzl's cleaning & hygiene division is a direct comparator for ICA's multi-vertical distribution and consumables model.
• Ecolab: Global leader in water, hygiene and infection-prevention solutions. While ICA distributes Ecolab products in Italy, Ecolab also sells directly into Italian hospitality, healthcare and food-processing customers, making it both partner and competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/IcaSystemSrl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ica-system

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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