What CSTA does

CSTA - Centro Servizi Tecnico Ambientali S.r.l. is an Italian private limited company headquartered in Orbassano (Turin), founded in 1994 and operating for over 30 years in workplace safety, environmental compliance, and engineering consulting. The company delivers services through four business units: Safety and Environment (risk assessment, DVR, chemical/ATEX risk, ISO 45001/14001 management systems, ESG/sustainability, ADR, Modello 231), Engineering (machinery CE marking, machine ensemble certification, Performance Level evaluation, laser safety, instrumental verification, machine adaptation), Training (Art. 37 D.Lgs. 81/2008 worker training, technical and customized courses), and Construction Sites (Responsabile dei lavori, CSP/CSE coordination, field verifications, DUVRI management). CSTA is also the official Italian distributor of Blackline Safety connected worker monitoring products (G7, G8, EXO 8, Loner Mobile App), adding a hardware and cloud-monitoring layer to its service portfolio.

The technology stack is built on certified technical instrumentation for risk and environmental measurement (earth continuity, thermography, vibration, acoustic/fonometric, illuminance, electromagnetic fields, microclimate, dust) and the proprietary 'Metodo CSTA' four-phase methodology (Assessment, Technical Evaluations, Interventions, Certification) that standardizes delivery across business units. The Blackline Safety line introduces cloud-connected wearables with real-time incident detection (falls, immobility, gas exposure), ATEX Zone 0 certification, IP67 rating, GPS localization, SOS alerting, and optional 24/7 monitoring center integration.

CSTA generates revenue primarily through personalized, project-based professional services engagements, plus hardware resale from its Blackline Safety distribution line. Pricing is fully custom with no public tiers; engagement originates via website contact form, phone, and email, with delivery performed by field technicians conducting on-site visits. In 2024, CSTA executed more than 6,000 site visits, delivered 600 training courses to ~4,500 workers across 3,600+ training hours, and managed safety programs covering 20,000 workers across client companies. Customers are large Italian and multinational enterprises (Ferrero, Nestlé, Campari, S.Pellegrino, Colussi, Freudenberg, CVA, etc.), with the company operating exclusively in the Italian market under a sole-shareholder (socio unico) ownership structure and €55,520 share capital.

Name

CSTA

Legal name

Centro Servizi Tecnico Ambientali S.r.l.

Website

https://csta-sicurezza.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CSTA is an Italian workplace safety, environmental compliance, and engineering consultancy serving large enterprises and construction sites in Italy with risk assessment, ISO/ATEX/ADR advisory, machinery CE marking, training, and on-site coordination, plus authorized distribution of Blackline Safety connected worker monitoring devices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Safety Consulting

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

ESG, Sustainability Reporting & Compliance (BPAEAPAM), HACCP/Preventive Controls (HARPC) Plan Development & Validation (AFALADAB)

Keywords

• Workplace safety consulting
• Machinery risk assessment
• Environmental compliance services
• Occupational safety training
• CE marking certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Orbassano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Safety and Environment Consulting: Risk assessment (DVR), chemical risk evaluation, environmental consulting, sustainability/ESG support, ADR dangerous goods, Modello 231, management systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001). Provided as ongoing technical support engagements.
2. Engineering Services: Machinery risk assessment, CE marking certification, machine ensemble certification, laser safety certification, Performance Level evaluation, machinery adaptation, instrumental verification services. Provided as project-based consulting engagements.
3. Training Services: Art. 37 D.Lgs. 81/2008 worker training, technical training, customized on-request training, course catalog. CSTA delivered 600 courses for approximately 4,500 workers totaling over 3,600 training hours in 2024. Training is delivered in-house, at client sites, or through specialized facilities.
4. Construction Site Safety (Cantieri): Works supervisor (Responsabile dei lavori), Coordinator in design phase (CSP), Coordinator in execution phase (CSE), documentation and monitoring of workers and equipment, field verifications. Ongoing site coordination services.
5. Blackline Safety Device Distribution: CSTA is an official distributor of Blackline Safety products (G7, G7c Multigas, EXO 8, Loner Mobile App). Sales of connected safety monitoring hardware devices and related cloud monitoring services for lone workers and gas detection applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CSTA is a business consultancy providing occupational safety, machinery risk assessment, environmental compliance, and technical training services to large enterprises and construction sites across Italy. Its offering is structured around four business units — Safety and Environment, Engineering, Training, and Construction Sites — delivered through on-site consulting by certified technicians and following the proprietary "Metodo CSTA" four-phase methodology. CSTA is also an authorized Italian distributor of Blackline Safety connected worker monitoring and gas detection devices (G7, G7c Multigas, EXO 8, Loner Mobile App).

Product overview

CSTA is a safety and environmental services company offering a portfolio of connected safety monitoring products and professional services. The core product line consists of Blackline Safety devices (G7 Lone Worker, G7c Multigas, EXO 8 area monitor, and Loner Mobile App) which form a cloud-connected ecosystem for worker safety monitoring. These hardware products are complemented by four professional service pillars: Safety and Environment (risk assessment, consulting, laboratory analysis, sustainability), Engineering (machine certification, risk evaluation, safety verification), Training (regulatory and technical safety courses), and Construction Sites (coordination and site safety management). The Blackline Safety line represents the company's technology-forward offering for real-time worker protection, while the service divisions provide consultancy-based safety solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sicurezza e Ambiente (Safety and Environment) Consulting Integrated risk assessment, environmental consulting, sustainability/ESG support, ADR dangerous goods transport, Modello 231 organizational model, and ISO 45001/14001 management systems implementation for large enterprises and industrial companies in Italy.
• Ingegneria (Engineering) Services Engineering services covering machinery risk assessment, CE marking certification, machine ensemble certification, laser safety certification, Performance Level evaluation, machine adaptation, and instrumental verification (earth continuity, thermographic, vibration, acoustic, electromagnetic field, illuminance, microclimate, dust measurements) for manufacturers and industrial operators.
• Formazione (Safety Training) Services Art. 37 D.Lgs. 81/2008 worker training, technical training, and customized on-request safety training delivered at CSTA's in-house facility (up to 25 seats plus practical training areas) or at client premises, with a course catalog and published calendar.
• Cantieri (Construction Site Safety) Coordination Construction site safety coordination services including Responsabile dei lavori (works supervisor), Coordinator in design phase (CSP), Coordinator in execution phase (CSE), documentation and monitoring of workers and equipment, and on-site field verifications for construction companies and contractors.
• Blackline Safety Connected Worker Monitoring Devices Connected worker monitoring and gas detection hardware and cloud services for lone workers, including the G7 Lone Worker device, G7c Multigas detector, EXO 8 area monitor, and Loner Mobile App, with features such as real-time incident detection, SOS, GPS localization, ATEX Zone 0 certification, and 24/7 monitoring center integration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 6,000 site visits conducted at client companies by specialized technicians in 2024 alone
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Principi S.r.l.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 29 January 2026Principi S.r.l. conducted an accessibility audit of CSTA's website (https://www.csta-sicurezza.it/) using WCAG-EM methodology and automated scanners (Pa11y, axe-core, Lighthouse, QualWeb) in January 2026. The audit assessed 14 pages against WCAG 2.1 AA standards, identifying 31 unique accessibility issues and producing an accessibility declaration and violation register per EAA (EU Directive 2019/882) requirements. CSTA is required to address identified violations as part of its accessibility compliance roadmap.
• Blackline SafetycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCSTA is an official authorized distributor of Blackline Safety products in Italy, offering connected lone worker monitoring devices (G7, G8), multi-gas detectors, area monitors (EXO 8), and the Loner Mobile App. CSTA provides sales, technical integration, and ongoing monitoring center support services for these devices across Italian industrial and construction clients.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ambiente Italia: Italy-based environmental consulting firm offering environmental management, sustainability, ESG reporting and compliance services. Comparable to CSTA's Environment and Sustainability (Sostenibilità) service lines within the Safety & Environment pillar.
• RINA: Italy-headquartered international certification body providing testing, inspection, certification and engineering services including ISO 45001/14001, machinery compliance and industrial safety. Closest direct peer to CSTA given shared Italian roots and TIC focus.
• Sicuritalia: Italy-headquartered provider of safety, security and compliance services to enterprises, including workplace safety consulting, training and connected monitoring solutions. Comparable to CSTA as a domestic Italian safety services specialist.
• TÜV SÜD Italia: Italian arm of the global TÜV SÜD TIC group, offering machinery certification, CE marking, ISO management systems, training and workplace safety services. Directly comparable to CSTA's engineering, certification and training pillars.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC leader with a significant Italian presence offering testing, inspection and certification services including machinery CE marking, ISO management systems and workplace safety. Most directly comparable to CSTA across the engineering, certification and training stack, but at much larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Intertek: Global TIC player with Italian operations providing testing, inspection and certification for industrial and consumer products including machinery and environmental compliance. Overlaps with CSTA's instrumental verification and certification work.
• DNV: Norwegian-origin global TIC incumbent operating in Italy across certification, environmental services, workplace safety and ESG assurance. Competes with CSTA in certification and environmental consulting but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• SGS: Swiss-headquartered global TIC leader with Italian operations covering inspection, testing, certification, environmental compliance and industrial safety. Comparable in scope but at much larger scale and broader geographic reach than CSTA.

Emerging players

• Gi Group: Major Italian HR services group with adjacent offerings in workplace safety training, compliance and HSE staffing. Comparable to CSTA's training and safety consulting pillars, though broader HR focus rather than pure TIC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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