What Bra Services does

Bra Services (Bra Servizi SRL a socio unico, part of Gruppo Piumatti) is an Italian integrated waste management and ecological services operator founded in 1989 in Bra, Piedmont by Giuseppe Piumatti. The company runs a 150,000 square-meter waste treatment facility, operates 80+ specialized vehicles within a fleet of 160+ units, and maintains two service subsidiaries: Alba Spurghi (industrial cleaning and waste transport) and TecnoDit (pipeline services including video inspection and sewerage rehabilitation). It serves a diversified customer base of approximately 55,000+ businesses in Italy across Aziende (industrial/commercial), Enti Pubblici (public entities), Privati (households), Ospedali (hospitals), and HO.RE.CA. (hospitality/restaurant/catering) segments, with cumulative historical customers reported at 88,000+.

The company's service portfolio spans the full waste value chain: collection and transport, treatment and disposal, hazardous and special waste handling, industrial cleaning, sewerage and pipeline rehabilitation, document destruction, equipment rental (Noleggi), and environmental consulting. Bra Services operates Italy's first asbestos-metal separation line at the Bra plant and in 2024 claimed to be the first European operator to deploy AI in waste management, with stated applications in smart bin monitoring, route optimization, and pipeline management. The firm is privately held by the Piumatti family and holds an unusually dense regulatory certification stack for the sector: ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, EMAS, AGCM 3-star Rating di Legalità, Modello 231, and UNI/PDR 125:2022 for gender equality.

The business model combines contracted recurring collection services for B2B and public-sector clients with project-based hazardous/special-waste work and ancillary service fees (equipment rental, consulting, document destruction). Revenue mechanics are not disclosed; monetization is anchored in long-tail SME/private customers supplemented by enterprise and public-sector contracts. Recent strategic moves include a 2025 partnership with Greenthesis Group for circular-economy scaling and the launch of a wine-label circular-recycling project for agribusiness customers. Geographic reach is concentrated in Piedmont and northern Italy, with 24/7 emergency response coverage and active participation in Ecomondo and other national waste-sector events.

Name

Bra Services

Legal name

Bra Servizi SRL a socio unico

Website

https://braservizi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bra Services is a Piedmont-based, family-owned Italian waste management and ecological services operator (founded 1989) serving 55,000+ businesses with integrated collection, treatment, hazardous waste handling, and pipeline services from a 150,000 sqm facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Services

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Remediation Services (562910), Waste Collection (56211), Waste Treatment and Disposal (56221)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Refuse Systems (4953), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Universal Waste Management (Batteries, Lamps, Mercury Devices, Aerosols) (BPALAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical & Biohazard Waste Disposal (RMW/Sharps) (IMAIAFAJ), Emergency Waste Packaging, Transportation & Disposal (Post-incident) (EUAIAMAH), Universal Waste Management (Batteries, Lamps, Mercury-Containing) (BPALAHAL)

Keywords

• Waste management services
• Hazardous waste disposal
• Industrial waste collection
• Environmental remediation services
• Pipe rehabilitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cuneo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Waste Collection and Transportation: Bra Servizi collects and transports all types of waste — solid, liquid, hazardous, and non-hazardous — using a fleet of over 80 specialized vehicles. Revenue is generated through service fees charged to businesses, public entities, and private individuals for scheduled or on-demand waste collection and transport to disposal or recovery facilities.
2. Waste Treatment and Disposal: The company's own 150,000 sqm plant treats, sorts, recovers, and disposes of industrial and municipal waste. Revenue comes from processing fees charged to waste producers, as well as income from material recovery (selling sorted materials to paper mills, glassworks, etc.).
3. Emergency Response Services (Pronto Intervento): 24/7 emergency waste management, sewer cleaning, hazardous waste removal, and pipeline repair services billed at premium rates for urgent interventions, available year-round including holidays.
4. Specialized Technical Services: Through subsidiaries Alba Spurghi (sewer cleaning, liquid waste) and TecnoDit (pipe rehabilitation, air duct sanitization), the group offers specialized services including pipe relining, video inspections, asbestos removal, chemical analysis, and HVAC cleaning — billed as distinct service contracts.
5. Equipment Rental and Supply: Bra Servizi rents equipment including chemical toilets, waste containers, roll-off containers, and hazardous waste handling equipment to construction sites, events, and public festivals, with delivery, installation, collection, and disposal included.
6. Certified Document and Material Destruction: Certified destruction of sensitive documents and materials (paper, IT media, faulty products) compliant with GDPR and DIN 66399 standards, with issuance of a certificate of destruction and compliant environmental disposal.
7. Environmental and Regulatory Consulting: Advisory services covering waste classification (CER codes), hazardous waste management under ADR regulations, MUD forms, environmental compliance audits, and sustainability strategy — billed as consulting engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bra Servizi provides end-to-end waste management and ecological services: collection, transportation, treatment, recovery, and disposal of solid, liquid, hazardous, and non-hazardous waste for businesses, public entities, hospitals, and private households across Italy. The group also delivers complementary specialized services including 24/7 emergency response (Pronto Intervento), sewer cleaning, non-invasive pipe rehabilitation, air duct sanitization, asbestos removal, certified document destruction, chemical analysis, and environmental/regulatory consulting — supported by a 150,000 sqm treatment plant, an 80+ vehicle fleet, and three operating brands (Bra Servizi, Alba Spurghi, TecnoDit).

Product overview

Bra Servizi is an Italian environmental services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of waste management, remediation, and infrastructure maintenance services. The core offering includes 19 distinct service categories spanning waste collection and transport, hazardous waste disposal, pipe rehabilitation, air duct sanitization, asbestos removal, certified document destruction, and 24/7 emergency response. The company operates through three main divisions: Bra Servizi (core waste management), Alba Spurghi (specialized septic and liquid waste services), and TecnoDit (non-invasive pipe rehabilitation and air duct cleaning). A 150,000 sqm processing facility handles waste sorting, recycling, and disposal. The company is pioneering AI applications for waste collection optimization and smart bin monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Raccolta e Trasporto rifiuti (Waste Collection and Transport) Scheduled and on-demand waste collection and transport services for private citizens, public administrations, and industrial, medical, liquid, hazardous, and recyclable materials, using the company's own fleet of 80+ specialized vehicles.
• Smaltimento rifiuti (Waste Disposal) Complete waste disposal services handling both hazardous and non-hazardous waste with certified disposal at authorized facilities, including the company's own 150,000 sqm treatment plant.
• Pronto Intervento (24/7 Emergency Response) 24/7/365 emergency response service for urgent environmental situations including pipe leaks, sewer blockages, hazardous waste cleanup, asbestos incidents, and natural disaster response, dispatched via the dedicated +39 0172 412 507 hotline.
• Spurghi e Disotturazioni (Septic Services and Drain Unclogging) Septic tank emptying, drain unclogging, and sewer cleaning services for residential and industrial sewage systems, including 24/7 emergency response.
• Rimozione e Smaltimento amianto (Asbestos Removal and Disposal) Asbestos removal and disposal services including site analysis, mapping, containment, safe removal, and compliant disposal at authorized facilities.
• Ricostruzione interna Tubazioni / Pipe Relining (Non-invasive Pipe Rehabilitation) Non-invasive pipe rehabilitation using relining technologies to restore water and sewage networks without extensive excavation, preserving surrounding structures.
• Manutenzione condotte (Pipeline Maintenance and Video Inspection) Pipeline maintenance services using non-invasive video camera inspection and underground mapping to identify problems and prevent failures in water and sewage networks.
• Collaudi e Ricerca perdite (Leak Testing and Detection) Leak testing and water loss detection services for water supply systems, pipelines, and sewage installations using advanced techniques like video inspection, gas tracers, and acoustic analysis.
• Mappatura impianti (Infrastructure Mapping) Infrastructure mapping service using geolocation and underground detection technologies to create accurate maps of pipe networks and systems for maintenance planning.
• Sanificazione canali d'aria (Air Duct Sanitization) Air duct sanitization services using advanced technologies and certified products to remove dust, bacteria, molds and contaminants from ventilation systems.
• Pulizia cappe di aspirazione (Exhaust Hood Cleaning) Professional cleaning of exhaust hoods and ventilation systems, particularly for industrial kitchens and food preparation environments, removing grease, fumes and residues.
• Bonifiche (Environmental Remediation) Environmental remediation services for contaminated sites including removal of hazardous materials, soil and water treatment, and site restoration.
• Analisi chimiche (Chemical Analysis) Chemical analysis services for proper waste classification, hazardous substance identification, and environmental compliance documentation.
• Distruzione documenti e materiali sensibili (Certified Document and Sensitive Material Destruction) Certified destruction of sensitive documents and materials (paper, IT media, faulty products) compliant with GDPR and DIN 66399 standards, with issuance of a certificate of destruction and compliant environmental disposal.
• Distruzione fiscale e Recupero accise (Fiscal Destruction and Excise Recovery) Fiscal destruction services for tax-compliant disposal of goods with certified destruction documentation and excise duty recovery, including denatured alcohol recovery from fiscal destruction.
• Consulenza ambientale e normativa (Environmental and Regulatory Consulting) Environmental and regulatory consulting including waste classification (CER codes), dangerous goods transport (ADR), documentation preparation, and MUD reporting.
• Noleggi e forniture (Equipment Rental and Supply) Equipment rental and supply services for construction sites, events, and public gatherings including chemical toilets, waste containers, and ADR-certified vehicles, with delivery, installation, collection, and disposal included.
• Aspirazione solidi e polveri (Industrial Vacuuming of Solids and Dust) Industrial dust and solid material vacuuming services for maintaining safe work environments and preventing contamination in industrial settings.
• Disidratazione fanghi (Sludge Dewatering) Sludge dewatering and drying services using advanced technologies to separate solids from liquids, reducing waste volume for easier disposal.
• Sgombero e Facchinaggio (Clearing, Moving and Bulky Waste Removal) Clearing, moving, and handling services for civil and industrial spaces including relocation of materials, removal of bulky waste, and construction debris.
• Alba Spurghi (Subsidiary: Sewer and Liquid Waste Services) Subsidiary specializing in septic services, liquid waste transport and disposal, sewage unclogging, video inspection, and tank cleanup. Provides services for private, industrial, and public sector clients.
• TecnoDit (Subsidiary: Pipe Rehabilitation and Air Duct Sanitization) Subsidiary specializing in non-invasive pipe rehabilitation and air duct decontamination. Offers video inspections, robotic cutting, leak detection, pipeline mapping, relining, and HVAC system cleaning with AIISA and NADCA certifications.
• Impianto (Waste Treatment, Recovery and Disposal Facility) 150,000 square meter waste selection, recovery, and disposal facility with advanced technologies for processing industrial and municipal waste, including hazardous materials. First in Italy to separate asbestos and metal on a single processing line.

Quantifiable outcome

• 36 years of continuous operations with consistent annual growth
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Greenthesis GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Bra Servizi entered a strategic partnership with Greenthesis Group (Milan), uniting two Italian families in environmental commitment and waste valorization. The partnership, announced in late 2025, represents a strategic alliance for growth. Sonia Piumatti appeared with Greenthesis on Rai 2's Urban Green program, and the two companies co-presented at Ecomondo 2025. The partnership aims to leverage synergies in circular economy and environmental services.
• TMT InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Bra Servizi collaborated with TMT International to design, build, and showcase an innovative semirimorchio (semi-trailer) artwork piece called 'Il Fiore' at Ecomondo 2025. The collaboration involved Alfredo Spinozzi, CEO of TMT International, and Cavalier Giuseppe Piumatti jointly designing and constructing the mobile waste collection and transport unit. The project was featured as a shared creative and industrial design initiative.
• TecnoDitcoreOthersTecnoDit Srl is the most recent acquisition by Gruppo Piumatti. It is a company specializing in non-invasive pipe rehabilitation and air duct sanitization with 30 years of experience. It operates as a fully owned subsidiary, providing specialized services within the group portfolio and extending coverage to all Italian regions.
• Alba SpurghicoreOthersAlba Spurghi was one of the first acquisitions by Gruppo Piumatti, greatly expanding the group's range of services. It specializes in sewer cleaning, liquid waste management, and tank cleaning. It operates as a fully owned subsidiary and participates in the 24/7 Pronto Intervento service alongside Bra Servizi and TecnoDit.
• Italian Universities and Research AssociationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBra Servizi collaborates with universities, associations, and other local companies in ongoing R&D to develop new waste disposal systems that enable the recovery of materials previously considered unrecoverable. The company works toward continuous improvement of environmental performance and circular economy outcomes.
• L'Anello Forte AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBra Servizi partnered with the L'Anello Forte Association as the technical partner for an innovative wine label recycling project in the Langhe and Roero wine region. The project collects silicone-backed wine labels (liner), separates the paper and silicone components, and recycles both materials — a first-of-its-kind initiative addressing a special waste stream from the wine industry.
• ONLUS Vivi la VitaminorOthersGruppo Piumatti supports ONLUS Vivi la Vita, an association assisting women who are victims of abuse and domestic violence. The partnership reflects the company's social commitment beyond environmental services.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Herambiente (Hera Group): Herambiente is the waste management subsidiary of Hera Group, one of Italy's largest multi-utility operators. Operates integrated waste collection, treatment, and disposal across Emilia-Romagna and broader Italy — directly comparable to Bra Servizi in service portfolio though substantially larger in scale.
• Veolia Italia: Italian subsidiary of Veolia, the global environmental services giant. Offers waste management, hazardous waste handling, water services, and remediation across Italy — overlapping with Bra Servizi's core offerings though as part of a much broader international portfolio.
• Iren Ambiente: Waste management and environmental services subsidiary of Iren Group, a major Italian multi-utility operating across northern and central Italy. Provides integrated waste collection, treatment, and disposal comparable to Bra Servizi's full-service offerings.
• A2A Ambiente: Environmental services arm of A2A Group, a major Italian multi-utility. Operates waste collection, treatment, disposal, and material recovery across Lombardy and northern Italy with a vertically integrated plant network — comparable to Bra Servizi's national integrated model though at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• Deco SpA: Italian waste management company headquartered in Abruzzo, operating integrated waste collection, treatment, and recycling across central-southern Italy. Comparable in integrated operating model and mid-market scale to Bra Servizi but focused on a different geographic region.
• ASM Vigevano (ASM Ambiente): Lombardy-based multi-utility providing waste collection, sewer services, and environmental management in the Vigevano area. Comparable to Bra Servizi in local waste management and Pronto Intervento-style services, but operates primarily within a single Lombardy catchment.

Direct peers

• Greenthesis Group: Italian environmental services company headquartered in Milan focused on waste valorization, circular economy, and environmental remediation. Recently entered a strategic partnership with Bra Servizi (announced late 2025), making it the most directly comparable peer in services, geography, and customer profile.
• Eco Eridania SpA: Italian industrial and hazardous waste management specialist serving industrial clients across Italy with collection, transport, treatment, and disposal services. Comparable to Bra Servizi's industrial hazardous waste services and Adriatic/Southern Italy customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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