Safe

What Safe does

Safe S.p.A. is an Italian designer and manufacturer of integrated compression systems for the natural gas, biomethane, hydrogen, and oil & gas sectors, founded in 1975 and headquartered in San Giovanni in Persiceto near Bologna. The company produces reciprocating piston compressors (S, ST, SW, SV series), hydraulic compressors (B, Hydrus, MDE/H, TDE/H, DDE series), and integrated turnkey solutions including high-pressure storage, control panels, cooling systems, CNG dispensers, Mobile Refueling Units (MRU), Pressure Reduction and Metering Stations (PRMS), and screw compressors for low-pressure biogas. Its technology stack includes oil-free compression architectures critical for hydrogen purity, proprietary solutions such as the Hydrus hydraulic compressor capable of 1000-bar hydrogen compression, the SW H2 mechanical series for hydrogen refueling and Virtual Pipeline applications, and a proprietary Virtual Pipeline mother-daughter distribution concept with 24/7 remote monitoring. Safe has approximately 4,000 active compressor installations across 80 countries, including 3,000+ CNG units and 325+ hydrogen compression units worldwide.

Name

Safe

Legal name

Safe S.p.A.

Website

https://safegas.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Safe S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer founded in 1975 that designs and produces integrated reciprocating and hydraulic compression systems for CNG, hydrogen, biomethane, and oil & gas applications, serving energy companies, fleet operators, and industrial clients across 80 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gas Compression Equipment

NAICS

Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Air & Gas Compressors (General Purpose) (IMAHANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Natural Gas Compression Services (EUAAACAC), Process Gas & High-Pressure Compressors (IMAHANAF), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Natural Gas Compression Services (EUALACAG), Gas Gathering & Inlet Compression (EUAAABAA), Compressor Stations (Distribution Boosting) (EUAJABAG), Natural Gas Compressor Station Operations & Services (TLAGACAD)

Keywords

• Gas compression systems
• Natural gas compressors
• Hydrogen compression equipment
• Biomethane production systems
• CNG refueling stations

Headquarters

HQ city

San Giovanni In Persiceto

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Compressor and Infrastructure Equipment Sales: SAFE designs, produces and sells custom compressor systems and complete infrastructure for CNG, hydrogen, biomethane and industrial gas applications. Products include reciprocating compressors (S, ST, SW, SV series), hydraulic compressors (B, MDE/H, TDE/H, DDE, Hydrus series), integrated solutions (All-In-One, MRU, PRMS), and accessories (dispensers, storage, control panels, cooling systems). Revenue is generated from equipment sales with project-specific engineering and customization.
2. After-Sales Service and Support: Three-tier service structure: First-level local technical assistance with trained teams and dedicated spare parts warehouse; Second-level advanced technical support from central specialists for diagnostics, performance analysis and strategic spare parts; Third-level applied engineering and customization including plant optimization, technological upgrades, retrofit and custom solution development. Training services also provided to customers.
3. Monitoring Services: Remote monitoring services providing real-time diagnostics and plant parameter monitoring. Connection via protected internet network enabling rapid and secure access to operational data for continuous monitoring and preventive maintenance support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Safe S.p.A. designs and manufactures industrial gas compression systems — including mechanical reciprocating compressors (S, ST, SW, SV, SW H2, SWSE series) and hydraulic compressors (B, Hydrus, MDE/H, TDE/H, DDE series) — together with refueling accessories and integrated turnkey solutions (All-In-One, MRU mobile refueling units, PRMS pressure reduction & metering stations, gas dryers, screw compressor packages). The offering targets natural gas, biomethane, hydrogen, and oil & gas applications, with a hydrogen compression capability up to 1000 bar.

Product overview

Safe S.p.A. is an Italian company founded in 1975 specializing in the design and production of compressors and infrastructure for natural gas, hydrogen, biomethane, and Oil & Gas applications. The company offers comprehensive solutions from well to distribution and refueling for mobility. The product portfolio is organized into five categories: (1) Mechanical Reciprocating Compressors including S Series, ST Series, SW Series, SV Series, and SW H2 Series for various gas compression applications; (2) Hydraulic Compressors including B Series, Hydrus, MDE/H, TDE/H, and DDE for different pressure and flow requirements; (3) Accessories including CNG Dispensers, Prefabricated Modules, Control Panels, Storage systems, and Cooling Systems; (4) Integrated Solutions including All-In-One, MRU ST-Hydraulic, PRMS, Dryer, and Screw Compressors for complete turnkey installations; and (5) SCADA systems for remote monitoring and management. Safe's approximately 4,000 installed compressors operate worldwide, with solutions covering the entire energy value chain from hydrogen production and distribution to biomethane upgrading and CNG refueling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Reciprocating Compressors (S, ST, SW, SV, SW H2, SWSE series)
• Hydraulic Compressors (B, Hydrus, MDE/H, TDE/H, DDE series)
• CNG/Hydrogen Refueling Accessories (dispensers, modules, control panels, storage, cooling)
• All-In-One Integrated Solution
• MRU (Mobile Refueling Unit)
• PRMS (Pressure Reduction & Metering Station)
• Gas Dryers
• Screw Compressor Packages
• After-Sales Service
• Remote Compressor Monitoring Service

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% particulate emission reduction with CNG vs diesel
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IdromeccanicacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022SAFE acquired Idromeccanica in 2022, strengthening technological presence in hydraulic compression sector. This acquisition enhanced SAFE's capabilities in hydrogen compression technology, bringing additional expertise in oil-free hydraulic compressor design. Idromeccanica technology is referenced as 'Powered by Idromeccanica' for next-generation hydraulic compressors for hydrogen applications.
• Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF)minorOthersDisplayed as institutional partner logo on hydrogen solutions page. Nature of partnership not explicitly detailed.
• MIT - Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyminorOthersDisplayed as institutional partner logo on hydrogen solutions page. Nature of partnership not explicitly detailed.
• Italian Ministry of Environment (Ministero dell'Ambiente)minorOthersDisplayed as institutional partner logo on hydrogen solutions page. Nature of partnership not explicitly detailed.
• Italian Schools, Universities and Technical InstitutesminorOthersSAFE operates Graduate Program for students and has activated 5 thesis programs between 2024-2025. Collaboration includes thesis projects in mechanical engineering, management engineering, software engineering, predictive maintenance, and industrial planning. Students are inserted into technical teams with practical and analytical tasks.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• MAN Energy Solutions: German manufacturer of large reciprocating and turbo compressors for oil & gas, LNG, and emerging hydrogen applications. Competes with SAFE in industrial gas compression and hydrogen markets with significantly larger scale.
• Atlas Copco: Swedish multinational and global leader in industrial compressors, including oil-free and gas compression solutions for hydrogen, CNG, and industrial applications. Much larger than SAFE with broader product portfolio, but competes directly in gas compression markets.
• Caterpillar (Solar Turbines): Subsidiary of Caterpillar manufacturing gas turbine compressors for oil & gas, power generation, and emerging hydrogen applications. Competes with SAFE in midstream natural gas compression and industrial gas applications.
• Ingersoll Rand: American multinational providing compressed air and gas solutions including hydrogen compression (through Haskel and other acquired brands). Competes with SAFE in hydrogen mobility and industrial gas compression.
• Siemens Energy: Global energy technology company with significant gas compression business (formerly Dresser-Rand) covering oil & gas, hydrogen, and industrial applications. Competes with SAFE in hydrogen compression and large-scale natural gas projects.

Regional players

• Pietro Fiorentini: Italian company specializing in gas processing equipment, including compressors and pressure regulators for natural gas distribution and biomethane. Competes with SAFE in Italian and European markets with adjacent gas infrastructure products.

Direct peers

• Burckhardt Compression: Swiss-listed manufacturer of reciprocating compressors for natural gas, hydrogen, and industrial gases. Most directly comparable to SAFE in product portfolio (reciprocating compressors, hydrogen, CNG, biomethane), business model (custom-engineered industrial compressors), and customer base (oil & gas, industrial gas, gas utilities). Public company provides useful valuation benchmark.
• Howden (Chart Industries): Manufacturer of reciprocating and rotary compressors for hydrogen, biogas, natural gas, and industrial applications. Now part of Chart Industries, creating a major competitor in clean energy compression markets directly comparable to SAFE's product portfolio.
• Ariel Corporation: American manufacturer of reciprocating gas compressors primarily serving oil & gas production, gas processing, and industrial applications. Similar custom-engineered business model to SAFE with comparable product technology.
• Neuman & Esser (NEA): German manufacturer of reciprocating compressors for hydrogen, natural gas, and industrial applications. Comparable in size and product focus to SAFE, with similar custom-engineering approach and hydrogen technology focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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