Sifa

What Sifa does

SIFA srl is an Italian private limited company founded in 1961, headquartered in Crosio della Valle (Varese), specializing in the manufacture and distribution of professional rigid abrasives and diamond cutting tools. Its core product portfolio spans over 5,000 SKUs including diamond blades and cups (commercialized exclusively in Italy under a long-standing partnership with Japan's SANKYO DIAMOND established in 1982), core drilling machines, professional suction cups (notably the GRABO electric suction cup and the EASY CUT 45°), mounting and leveling accessories, and PICA professional markers. The catalog is organized into a main general catalog, a stone/marble/granite-specific catalog, a 2024 PICA markers catalog, a 2025 Novità supplement, and the 'Gli Indispensabili' essentials selection.

The company's technology base centers on Japanese SANKYO DIAMOND diamond cutting technology for dry cutting of stone, marble, granite, cement, and asphalt, supplemented by domain-specific mechanical accessories for slab and tile installation. Its business model is wholesale hardware sales through a "vast commercial network" of channel partners and resellers serving both the professional construction/stone-working trades and large and small distribution (retail/DIY) channels. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; transactions follow a contact-for-quote B2B model.

SIFA is a privately-held, family/entrepreneurial Italian SME with 11–50 employees, no external investors, no parent company, no subsidiaries, no disclosed M&A activity, and no disclosed financial figures. Geographic reach is described as "world markets" via the distribution network, though no country-level export data is provided. Marketing is limited to a corporate website with PDF catalogs and a Facebook presence, indicating a traditional, low-digital-intensity commercial operation rather than a digitally-led growth business.

Name

Sifa

Legal name

SIFA srl

Website

https://sifaabrasivi.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SIFA srl is an Italian manufacturer and distributor founded in 1961, offering over 5,000 professional rigid abrasives, diamond cutting tools (via its SANKYO DIAMOND partnership since 1982), suction cups, and related accessories to construction, stone-working, and retail distribution channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Tools and Abrasives

NAICS

Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing (332216), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331), Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Saws & Cutting Systems (Band/Circular Saws, Abrasive Cutting) (IMAHADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Crushing, Screening & Mineral Sizing Equipment (IMAKANAD), Aggregate Processing & Value-Added Products (Washing, Screening, Asphalt/Concrete Aggregates) (IMAKAHAH)

Keywords

• Professional abrasive tools
• Diamond cutting tools
• Stone processing equipment
• Construction drilling tools
• Rigid abrasive wheels

Headquarters

HQ city

Cascina

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Professional tools and equipment sales: Sale of professional tools, abrasives, machinery, equipment and accessories for construction and stone working professionals

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

SIFA manufactures and distributes professional tools, rigid abrasives, machinery, and accessories for construction and stone-working professionals. Its core offering centers on the SANKYO DIAMOND product line of Japanese diamond cutting tools for dry cutting of stone, marble, granite, cement, and asphalt, complemented by core drilling machines, vacuum suction cups and systems, and PICA professional markers, distributed through a global commercial network serving both construction trade and retail distribution channels.

Product overview

SIFA is a professional tools company specializing in high-quality abrasives and professional equipment. Founded in 1961, the company offers over 5000 products including diamond tools (via SANKYO DIAMOND partnership since 1982), suction cups, core drilling machines, markers, and accessories. The product portfolio includes core offerings like the SANKYO DIAMOND diamond tools for stone cutting, along with specialized products such as the GRABO electric suction cup, Ventose Compact, EASY CUT 45°, and PICA professional markers. The company serves professionals in construction, stone work, and distribution sectors through comprehensive catalogs including a general catalog, marble/granite-specific catalog, 2025 novelty supplements, and the 'Gli Indispensabili' essentials catalog.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sankyo Diamond: Japanese diamond products brand for dry cutting of stones, marble, granite, cement and asphalt, commercialized by SIFA since 1982

Products and services

• SANKYO DIAMOND Diamond Tools Japanese diamond cutting tools for dry cutting of stone, marble, granite, concrete, and asphalt, distributed by SIFA since 1982 to professional construction and stone-working customers.
• Carotatrice (Core Drilling Machine) Top-of-the-line core drilling machine offered as part of promotional campaigns, for professional drilling applications in construction and stone work.
• Ventose Compact Professional suction cups for installation and leveling of slabs or tiles, designed for handling various construction materials such as tiles and large-format slabs.
• EASY CUT 45° Suction Cup Suction cup designed for 45-degree angle cutting applications, adhering to a wide variety of construction materials for professional handling.
• GRABO Electric Suction Cup Electric suction cup that adheres to a wide variety of materials for professional handling, designed for construction professionals needing to lift and position heavy items.
• Cuffia Universale Sankyo Universal suction hood with patented attachment designed for use with 180mm diameter diamond cups, enabling dust extraction during diamond cutting and grinding operations.
• PICA Professional Markers Innovative PICA markers for professionals demanding the highest quality and reliability, used for marking on construction and stone surfaces.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SANKYO DIAMONDcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1982SIFA has a strategic partnership with Japanese SANKYO DIAMOND since 1982 for the commercialization of diamond products for dry cutting of stones, marble, granite, cement and asphalt. This partnership established SIFA as a leader in the diamond tool sector.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tyrolit: Tyrolit is an Austrian manufacturer of bonded abrasives, grinding tools, and diamond tools for stone, construction, and metalworking industries. Highly comparable to SIFA in product focus (especially diamond cutting tools for stone/marble/granite), European mid-market positioning, and long-standing family/privately-held heritage, though typically larger in scale.
• ICS (Oregon Tool): ICS (a brand of Oregon Tool) specializes in diamond chain and concrete/stone cutting tools used in construction and demolition. Directly comparable to SIFA in diamond cutting tool focus for stone and construction professionals, though with different cutting technology (chains vs. blades).
• Ehwa Diamond: Ehwa Diamond Industrial is a Korean manufacturer specializing in diamond tools for stone cutting, concrete, and construction. Comparable to SIFA's SANKYO DIAMOND-aligned focus on diamond cutting tools for stone/marble/granite, serving professional construction markets globally.
• Raimondi S.p.A. Raimondi is an Italian manufacturer of professional tools and equipment for tile, marble, and stone installation. Highly comparable to SIFA as a fellow Italian SME serving stone/construction professionals with suction cups, cutting tools, and installation equipment, including overlapping products like Ventose-type suction devices.
• Klingspor: Klingspor is a German family-owned manufacturer of high-quality abrasive products including cutting discs, grinding wheels, and diamond tools. Closely comparable to SIFA in being a European mid-sized abrasive specialist with long heritage, broad catalogs, and focus on professional construction/stone users.
• Diamant Boart: Diamant Boart is a Belgian-origin specialist in diamond tools for stone, construction, and building materials. Highly comparable to SIFA in diamond cutting tool focus for stone/granite/marble applications with similar European heritage, now part of a larger industrial group.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Power Tools (Professional): Bosch Professional Power Tools offers a broad portfolio of cutting, drilling, and abrasive accessories for construction professionals. Overlaps with SIFA's product range through diamond blades and abrasive consumables, but as part of a much larger global tool and machinery portfolio.
• Husqvarna Construction: Husqvarna Construction Products is a global leader in diamond cutting blades, core drilling machines, and surface preparation equipment for construction and stone. Directly competes with SIFA in diamond cutting tools for stone/marble/granite/cement/asphalt but at much greater scale and with full machinery line integration.
• Saint-Gobain Abrasives (Norton): Saint-Gobain Abrasives (including the Norton brand) is one of the world's largest manufacturers of bonded and coated abrasives, including diamond tools for stone and construction. Overlaps with SIFA's product portfolio but operates globally across multiple industrial categories far beyond stone cutting.
• Hilti: Hilti is a Liechtenstein-based global leader in professional construction tools, including diamond core drilling and cutting systems. Competes with SIFA in professional construction tooling but operates with far greater scale, integrated power tool systems, and direct sales model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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