What Econet does

Econet srl is an Italian private limited company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Lamezia Terme (Calabria), operating as a multi-functional waste treatment platform within Gruppo Ecosistem. The company integrates chemical-physical (CFB), biological, and mechanical separation processes to treat solid and liquid special (hazardous and non-hazardous) waste streams. Authorised infrastructure includes 730,000 tonnes/year of total platform throughput capacity, 3,800 mc of liquid waste storage, a 2,920 mc biological treatment plant, 11,700 mc of instantaneous hazardous/non-hazardous storage, and a 10 tonnes/hour mechanical separation line for recovering ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, and mineral compounds from combustion slag. A patented chemical-physical process for boron removal from liquid matrices (patent 102020000024478, granted Nov 2022 and co-developed with the University of Calabria) provides a defensible proprietary service line.

The service portfolio comprises five core lines: solid waste stabilization, mechanical separation and recovery of reusable materials, chemical-physical treatment of CFB residues and oil-water emulsions, tank and tank-container washing/decontamination, and waste intermediation and brokerage. The facility is described as energetically self-sufficient with purified water discharges and fully filtered emissions. Revenue is generated transactionally through negotiated per-load treatment fees, sales of recovered secondary raw materials, intermediation commissions, and certified ADR-compliant transport services. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting refineries, chemical process industries (organic and inorganic), galvanic plants, and metalworking companies in Calabria and Southern Italy, supplemented by intermediation extending reach across Italy.

The company is a subsidiary of Gruppo Ecosistem (founded by Rocco Aversa and Tonino Marchio), a diversified southern Italian environmental services group that also includes Ecosistem, Ecotec, and Deca. Econet is led by Amministratore Delegato Francesco Marchio, who is also co-inventor on the boron-removal patent. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 (transitioned from OHSAS 18001:2007), the Italian three-star Rating di Legalità from AGCM, and Modello Organizzativo 231 compliance adopted since 2012; Cerved assigned an ESG score of 64.0/100 in the 2021 ESG Report. The customer base is concentrated in industrial verticals in southern Italy, with no named end-customer logos disclosed.

Name

Econet

Legal name

Econet srl

Website

https://econetsrl.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Econet srl is an Italian waste treatment platform in Calabria providing integrated chemical-physical, biological, and mechanical processing of hazardous special waste for industrial clients including refineries, chemical, galvanic, and metalworking companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Waste Treatment Services

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211)

SIC

Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Hazardous Waste Services (Manufacturing, Refineries, Metals, Automotive) (EUAIAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hazardous Waste Management (Collection/Treatment/Disposal) (IMAIAFAI), Process Residue & Catalyst Handling/Recycling (BPALAHAJ), Used Oil & Oily Waste Management (Collection, Re-refining, Disposal) (BPALAFAI), Chemical Tank Cleaning, Decontamination & Turnaround Waste Services (BPALAHAH)

Keywords

• Industrial waste treatment
• Hazardous waste management
• Chemical-physical treatment
• Material recovery services
• Tank decontamination services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lamezia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Waste Treatment Services: Primary revenue stream from treating solid waste, liquid waste, CFB, emulsions, and tank decontamination. Clients deliver waste to the facility for processing under authorized permits.
2. Material Recovery and Resale: Revenue generated from separating and recovering reusable materials from waste streams, including ferrous and non-ferrous metals, which are then sold as secondary raw materials.
3. Waste Intermediation and Brokerage: Econet acts as an intermediary and trader of waste without possession, leveraging an extensive network of contacts including various plants and transport companies. Offers greater possibilities for clients in waste recovery/disposal.
4. Transport Services: Certified transport services for hazardous and non-hazardous special and municipal waste (solid or liquid state) using a fleet of articulated vehicles and tanker trucks, operated by certified transport companies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Econet srl operates a multi-functional industrial waste treatment platform in Lamezia Terme, Calabria, providing chemical-physical, biological, and mechanical treatment of solid, liquid, oily, and emulsified special waste for industrial clients in the refining, chemical, galvanic, and metalworking sectors. The facility manages up to 730,000 tonnes/year of waste through five service lines: solid waste stabilization, mechanical separation and material recovery, CFB and emulsion treatment, tank/container washing and decontamination, and waste intermediation. The company is part of Gruppo Ecosistem and holds integrated environmental authorization from Regione Calabria.

Product overview

Econet srl is a multi-functional waste treatment platform offering five interconnected service lines. The core portfolio includes solid waste stabilization, mechanical separation and recovery of reusable materials, chemical-physical treatment of CFB and emulsions, tank/container washing and decontamination, and waste intermediation services. The platform operates with substantial infrastructure including 3,800 mc of liquid waste storage capacity, a 2,920 mc biological treatment plant, authorized capacity for 730,000 tonnes/year of waste, and 11,700 mc of instantaneous storage for hazardous and non-hazardous materials. The company is part of the larger Gruppo Ecosistem and serves industrial clients including refineries, chemical industries, galvanic plants, and metal processing operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stabilizzazione rifiuti solidi (Solid Waste Stabilization)

Quantifiable outcome

• Treatment capacity of 730,000 tonnes per year of manageable waste across the platform
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Università della Calabria (Unical)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing research collaboration between Econet and the University of Calabria focused on waste treatment, recovery, and valorization of industrial effluents. The partnership has produced two joint patents (n. 102017000088317 of 29/10/2019 and n. 102020000024478 of 16/11/2022) for boron removal from liquid matrices. Econet also contributes to Unical's educational programs through guest lectures, student visits, and technical contributions to environmental engineering courses.
• Gruppo EcosistemcoreOthersEconet is a subsidiary of Gruppo Ecosistem, a major Italian environmental services group operating in southern Italy. The group includes Econet, Ecosistem, Ecotec, and Deca companies, collectively covering waste management, treatment, recovery, environmental remediation, and renewable energy. Gruppo Ecosistem celebrated 30 years of activity in 2018. Founders: Rocco Aversa and Tonino Marchio.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Herambiente: Herambiente is Hera Group's waste management subsidiary and one of Italy's largest integrated waste operators. Comparable to Econet as an Italian-based multi-stream waste treatment platform, though operating at significantly larger scale and broader geographic scope, with hazardous-waste treatment as one segment within a wider portfolio.
• Veolia Italia: Veolia Italia is the Italian subsidiary of global environmental services group Veolia. Directly comparable to Econet in offering hazardous industrial waste treatment and recovery, but at much larger scale and with national/international geographic reach and a broader environmental services portfolio.
• A2A Ambiente: A2A Ambiente is the environmental services arm of A2A Group, one of Italy's largest multi-utility operators. Comparable to Econet in providing integrated hazardous and special waste treatment services, but at significantly larger scale with broader portfolio (energy, water, waste) across Northern and Central Italy.

Direct peers

• Sogesa (Gruppo Sogesa): Sogesa is an Italian hazardous waste management company operating treatment and disposal facilities, particularly in Southern Italy. Comparable to Econet as a regional Italian platform handling industrial hazardous liquid and solid waste with similar chemical-physical treatment capabilities.
• Ecologia Viterbo (Ecovit): Ecologia Viterbo operates hazardous waste treatment and disposal facilities in central Italy. Comparable to Econet as a mid-sized Italian hazardous/special waste treatment platform serving industrial customers with chemical-physical and stabilization capabilities.
• Deca Srl: Deca is a sister company under Gruppo Ecosistem operating in environmental remediation and waste management. Directly comparable to Econet as a Group-affiliated Calabria-based waste services operator, often serving overlapping customer verticals in Southern Italy.
• Geocycle Italia (Heidelberg Materials): Geocycle is the waste-services arm of Heidelberg Materials, co-processing industrial hazardous waste in cement kilns. Comparable to Econet as an industrial hazardous-waste treatment provider, though using different end-treatment technology (kiln co-processing vs. CFB/biological/mechanical platform) and operating at much larger scale.
• Ecotec Srl: Ecotec is a sister company under Gruppo Ecosistem focused on environmental services. Directly comparable to Econet as a Group-affiliated operator in the Italian waste management sector, with overlapping industrial customer base and complementary treatment capabilities.

Emerging players

• Greenthesis (ex Greenthesis Group): Greenthesis is an Italian environmental services platform focused on industrial waste treatment, remediation, and circular economy services. Comparable to Econet as a growth-stage Italian player in hazardous and special waste, with broader geographic reach and emerging M&A-driven expansion.

Others

• Xylem Water Solutions Italia: Xylem Water Solutions is a global water technology company that partnered with Econet for Industry 4.0 webinars on wastewater treatment. Comparable as an enabling/technology peer in industrial water and wastewater treatment, supplying pumping and treatment systems to the same customer verticals Econet serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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