What Errebian does

Errebian S.p.A. is an Italian B2B office and workplace solutions supplier headquartered in Pomezia (near Rome), founded in 1968 by Benito Rese and still privately held under an S.p.A. structure with no external investors, parent, or subsidiaries disclosed. Operating exclusively in Italy, the company positions itself as a 'fornitore unico' (single supplier) for businesses, public administration, and professionals, offering more than 100,000 product references across 23 categories that span IT and peripherals, office furniture, stationery, hygiene and Ho.Re.Ca., personal protective equipment (PPE), warehouse supplies, and promotional merchandise. Named customers span energy (ENI), public administration (INPS), transportation (Cotral), and telecommunications (WindTre, TIM), indicating a mix of enterprise and public-sector accounts.

The technology stack is built around three proprietary assets. CORAL 2.1 is the company's B2B e-procurement platform, enabling self-service ordering, approval workflows by cost center, budget and spend tracking, ERP integration, and the embedding of third-party supplier catalogs. Ermes is a proprietary AI platform that integrates management systems, CRM, and supplier catalogs to give the sales network immediate access to information on over 1.3 million product references. SmartPage delivers Managed Print Services under cost-per-page and cost-per-toner contracts with automatic toner replenishment. Adjacent proprietary offerings include Device as a Service (DaaS), the Elica Safety private-label workwear and PPE brand, and ROOTFIT RF11/RF12 wearable devices with a dual-sensor thermal algorithm for predictive heat-stress monitoring of outdoor workers. Certifications held include SA 8000 (social responsibility), ESG, and GDPR compliance.

Commercial operations combine three channels: a capillary nationwide network of qualified commercial agents, a 40-person internal customer care team, and the self-serve CORAL 2.1 platform, supplemented by partnerships with Confindustria, Unindustria, and the European Office Supplies Alliance (EOSA). Revenue mechanics mix one-time hardware and consumables sales with recurring services revenue from MPS, DaaS, and 60-month meeting-room subscription bundles priced between €92.55 and €287.58 per month. Logistics are domestic with free delivery above €100 (ex-VAT) and 48-hour express delivery. Distribution and product breadth form the core economic engine, with AI and recurring services layers applied on top to extend wallet share within the existing Italian customer base.

Name

Errebian

Legal name

ERREBIAN S.p.A.

Website

https://errebian.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Errebian S.p.A. is an Italian B2B office and workplace solutions supplier founded in 1968, serving enterprises, public administration, and professionals across Italy with over 100,000 product references across 23 categories, supported by proprietary e-procurement (CORAL 2.1), AI-enabled catalog intelligence (Ermes), and managed print (SmartPage) platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Office Supplies Sales: Errebian generates revenue through the sale of over 100,000 office supply products across 23 categories including IT equipment, furniture, safety equipment, hygiene products, stationery, and promotional items. Products are sold through the CORAL 2.1 e-procurement platform, agent network, and direct sales.
2. Managed Print Services (SmartPage): Print management services including cost-per-page and cost-per-toner models. The service includes equipment provision, maintenance, consumables supply, and technical support under subscription-based contracts.
3. Device as a Service (DaaS): Monthly subscription model providing hardware, pre-configured software, proactive technical assistance, and lifecycle management of IT equipment, transforming CAPEX to OPEX.
4. Professional Services: Additional services including installation, RAEE disposal, warehouse logistics, space planning, and technology consulting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Errebian is a B2B "Fornitore Unico" (single supplier) for office and workplace needs, distributing over 100,000 product references across 23 categories including IT equipment, furniture, stationery, hygiene, promotional items and PPE/work safety gear. Core operations revolve around the proprietary CORAL 2.1 e-procurement platform and a nationwide Italian agent network, supplemented by managed print services (SmartPage), Device-as-a-Service leasing, the Ermes AI platform for commercial-process optimization, and proprietary offerings such as Elica Safety PPE and ROOTFIT wearable thermal-monitoring devices.

Product overview

Errebian is a single-supplier B2B partner for offices and workplaces offering over 100,000 product references across 12 main categories including IT/computing, printing, workplace safety (PPE), hygiene, stationery, office furniture, promotional items, and more. The core platform is CORAL2.1, an e-procurement system enabling digital purchasing with ERP integration. Key services include SmartPage (managed print services), DaaS (device leasing), proprietary AI platform Ermes, and loyalty programs (ECP and Gift Program). Private label brands include Elica Safety for work clothing and ROOTFIT for wearable safety technology. The company operates 12 product categories with specialized catalogs for safety (Blue Book), furniture (ArReady), and premium promotional items (Gli Eccezionali).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Elica Safety: Proprietary brand for work clothing, safety footwear, and protective gloves developed exclusively by Errebian for workplace safety applications.
• Ermes
• Coral 2.1
• SmartPage
• ArReady
• Blue Book
• Gli Eccezionali
• Elite Customer Program (ECP)
• ZeroZeroToner
• IDEOS

Products and services

• CORAL 2.1 B2B e-Procurement Platform B2B e-procurement platform enabling business customers to manage purchasing, monitor spending, configure cost-center approval workflows, integrate with client ERP systems, and access 100,000+ Errebian and third-party catalog references.
• SmartPage Managed Print Services Managed Print Services offering for business customers, including equipment provision, remote monitoring of print devices, automatic toner delivery, maintenance and technical support under subscription-based cost-per-page and cost-per-toner contracts with reported print-cost reduction of up to 30%.
• Device as a Service (DaaS) Subscription-based IT device leasing and management service providing all-inclusive monthly fees per active workstation, including hardware, pre-configuration, proactive technical assistance, lifecycle management, secure data wiping and ecological disposal or refurbishment.
• ROOTFIT RF11/RF12 Wearable Thermal-Monitoring Devices Wearable devices (RF11 and RF12) that detect thermal anomalies in outdoor workers by combining environmental and skin-surface temperature readings through a proprietary algorithm to estimate core body temperature and alert workers before critical heat-stress conditions occur.
• Elica Safety Private-Label Workwear and PPE Errebian's private-label brand of workwear and personal protective equipment, including technical apparel, safety footwear (S1P SRC, S2 SR FO, S3S SR FO), work gloves and protective gear with zero-plastic packaging, developed exclusively for distribution by Errebian.
• Vivest Pocket Defibrillator Pocket-sized defibrillator device offered by Errebian for workplace safety and emergency response in offices and operational environments.
• ZeroZeroToner Recycling and Disposal Service Certified toner and consumables recycling service providing EcoBox collection containers, scheduled pickups, compliant treatment and circular-economy recovery of raw materials from spent printing supplies for business customers.
• RAEE (WEEE) Collection and Disposal Service Certified Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment collection and disposal service including pickup aligned with new product delivery, FIR documentation management and full environmental compliance for business customers.
• Large Appliance Installation Service Professional installation service for large appliances including alignment, leveling, integration, operational testing, packaging removal, RAEE collection and certified disposal of replaced equipment.
• Stamp Personalization Service Custom stamp creation service for businesses and professionals covering self-inking stamps, date stamps, numbering devices, pocket stamps and traditional wood/resin stamps produced via laser engraving on high-density rubber.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cost reduction in print management up to 30%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EOSA (European Office Supplies Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Office Supplies Alliance membership providing expanded logistics and sourcing capabilities across the continent. Enables access to thousands of product references with constant warehouse availability and competitive commercial conditions.
• ConfindustriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in Confindustria providing preferential commercial conditions and services for member companies. Includes dedicated Key Account Manager, free audit services for print optimization and space planning, and privileged access to e-procurement platforms.
• UnindustriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Unindustria (industrialists association) demonstrating deep knowledge of the local entrepreneurial fabric and enabling tailored procurement services for member companies.
• HP POLYcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partnership for meeting room solutions. HP POLY Studio videobars (V12, V52, V72) integrated into Errebian's meeting room package offerings.
• Barco (Clickshare)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration of Barco Clickshare wireless presentation systems (CX-20, CX-30) into meeting room solutions packages.
• HPcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership including premium assistance service based on predictive AI detection for hardware issues, included with HP models.
• Leading International Printing BrandscoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnerships with major international printing equipment brands enabling provision of advanced hardware integrated with sophisticated document management and archiving software.
• Major Furniture BrandscoreTechnology or IntegrationCurated selection of prestigious brands for office furniture including Elica, Okamura, Interstuhl, Linea Fabbrica, Sitland, and Diemme.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lyreco: France-headquartered European leader in B2B office and workplace supplies distribution with a comparable multi-category catalog (office supplies, IT, furniture, PPE), direct sales force, and e-procurement platform — Lyreco is the most direct comp to Errebian's 'single supplier' model across Europe.
• Antalis: European B2B distributor of paper, packaging, and visual communication products — closely comparable wholesale-distribution model to Errebian with multi-category catalog and country sales networks.
• Spicers: UK-based B2B office products wholesaler and dealer offering office supplies, furniture, janitorial, and machine solutions — comparable business model and category breadth to Errebian.

Broad incumbents

• Staples: Global B2B office products distributor (Staples Business Advantage) with broad catalogs, e-procurement, and managed print services — competes with Errebian for Italian and pan-European enterprise procurement contracts.
• Amazon Business: Global digital-first B2B procurement marketplace with broad catalogs, business pricing, approval workflows, and ERP integrations — increasingly competes with traditional office suppliers like Errebian for enterprise spend.
• Office Depot: US-rooted global office supplies distributor operating across Europe (including via Viking Office) with deep catalogs and B2B procurement platforms — overlaps with Errebian in workplace supplies, IT, and MPS.

Regional players

• Gruppo Buffetti: Historic Italian office products and stationery retailer/distributor with a nationwide network of affiliated points-of-sale — most comparable Italian peer to Errebian's B2B office supplies business, though more retail-skewed.

Emerging players

• Mercateo: European B2B e-procurement platform aggregating millions of SKUs from third-party suppliers with ERP integration — overlaps with Errebian's CORAL 2.1 platform and e-procurement value proposition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/errebianspa
• Facebookfacebook.com/errebian.it

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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