What S&h does

S&h Srl is an Italian industrial electronics design and manufacturing company founded in 1979 in Peschiera Borromeo, Milan, by engineers Guglielmo Crivellaro and Rinaldo Denaro. The company operates as a single point of contact for enterprise customers across the full product lifecycle — from concept and feasibility studies through R&D, prototyping, certification, mass production, and long-term after-sales support — with all activities performed in-house at a single facility. Approximately 30% of staff work in R&D, and the company holds Italian Ministry Advanced R&D Laboratory recognition (1995), EN ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications, and ATEX/IECEx product certifications for hazardous-environment electronics.

The product portfolio spans six solution domains: Electric Mobility (EV charging stations and infrastructure including the CityPlug, Wally, XLC, GLM, DUAL, SEED bidirectional charger, Rotopark multipoint system, E-CUBE wireless charger, RicaricAIR, and Nautilus electric outboard motors), EX Electronics for hazardous environments (ATEX Zone 2-certified SmartEx Air tablet with proprietary PLC, EX Bridge retrofit module, SEM smart electric motor, and TMX touch PC), Bio Medical devices (ThermoBag plasma defroster, E-Fit 3D biometric scanner, Optichrome evaporation chamber), AI/Machine Vision systems (AIQI few-shot-learning visual inspection, ACSENS robotic sensor calibration), Industrial IoT/Robotics/Automation (PSS safety helmet for CERN, XCS pipe welding, Power Fashion self-powered wearables, GVS energy-harvesting water control), and Power Electronics (SolEau bidirectional inverter for renewables). The portfolio is anchored by four granted patents covering Smart Power Management, SEED bidirectional charging (ISO 15118-20), SmartEx Air Power Line Communication, and the SEA Smart Energy Area system.

S&h generates revenue through hardware sales of both proprietary catalog products and customized industrial electronics solutions, supplemented by R&D professional services and recurring after-sales support contracts offering up to 10 years of service and parts availability. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with single-point-of-contact accountability and direct engagement; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The customer base spans coatings (PPG, 30-year relationship), particle physics (CERN), retail and EV charging networks (Iper la Grande I, since 2008), rail (Ferrovie Nord), utilities and mobility (Enegan, A2A Mobility), biomedical distribution (Euroclone), and water management (PIDE), with a reported 92% customer return rate. The company is privately held with €100,000 share capital, no disclosed funding rounds, and no parent organization.

Name

S&h

Legal name

S&h Srl

Website

https://seh.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

S&h Srl is an Italian industrial electronics design and manufacturing firm founded in 1979, serving as a single point of contact for full-lifecycle product development in electric mobility, hazardous environments, biomedical devices, AI/machine vision, industrial IoT, and power electronics for enterprise customers including PPG, CERN, and Ferrovie Nord.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electronics

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (334), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Embedded & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (Industrial PCs, HMIs, Panel PCs) (IMAGAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

EV/Industrial Charging Power Electronics (Chargers, rectifiers, power stages) (IMAGADAF), Industrial IoT/Edge Electronics Manufacturing (Gateways, Edge Controllers) (IMAGAGAC)

Keywords

• Industrial electronics design
• Electric vehicle charging
• Explosion-proof equipment
• Machine vision inspection
• Custom electronic manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Peschiera

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Customized Industrial Electronics Solutions: Full-service product development and manufacturing for industrial electronics, from concept to prototype to mass production. S&h serves as single point of contact throughout the entire product lifecycle.
2. Catalog Products: Proprietary products including electric vehicle charging stations (Wally, XLC, GLM, City Plug, Rotopark, SEED), outboard motors (Nautilus), and specialized equipment for industrial and medical applications.
3. Research and Development Services: Product development services including requirements definition, feasibility studies, prototyping, certification, and engineering for customized solutions across multiple industries.
4. After-Sales Support and Maintenance: Long-term maintenance guarantee with up to 10 years of service and parts availability, multilingual helpline 24/7, remote assistance, and fast product swapping service within 24 hours.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

S&h develops, engineers, and manufactures industrial electronics solutions for enterprise customers across six verticals: Electric Mobility (EV charging stations and infrastructure), EX Electronics (hazardous environments), Bio Medical, AI/Machine Vision, Industrial IoT/Robotics/Automation, and Power Electronics. The company operates as a single point of contact from conception through development, mass production, and after-sales support, producing both proprietary catalog products and fully customized solutions entirely in-house at its Peschiera Borromeo facility.

Product overview

S&h is an industrial electronics company offering a diverse portfolio of custom-engineered and catalog products across six solution domains: Electric Mobility (EV charging stations and infrastructure), Industrial IoT/Robotics/Automation, Power Electronics, Bio Medical, EX Electronics (hazardous environments), and AI/Machine Vision. The portfolio includes proprietary EV charging products (CityPlug, Wally, Wally Mini, XLC, GLM, DUAL, SEED, Rotopark, E-CUBE, RicaricAIR, Nautilus), energy management systems (SolEau, SEA), industrial automation (PSS Safety Helmet, XCS Welding, Power Fashion, GVS), hazardous-environment electronics (EX Bridge, SmartEx Air, TMX, SEM), biomedical devices (ThermoBag, E-Fit, Optichrome), and AI-powered inspection systems (AIQI, ACSENS). Products are entirely conceived, designed, engineered, and manufactured in-house at the Peschiera Borromeo facility, serving as single-point-of-contact from concept through production and after-sales support. 30% of staff works in R&D.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CityPlug Ultra-compact AC EV charging station designed for widespread deployment in urban environments and residential areas. It is 50% smaller than traditional Quick columns and is installable on public lighting poles without requiring dedicated parking stalls. Patented power management is integrated.
• Wally Professional wall-mounted AC EV charging station combining aesthetic design with industrial-grade ruggedness. Features metal chassis with anti-fingerprint nanotechnology, color touchscreen, single-phase or three-phase power support, and OCPP cloud connectivity with redundant communication channels.
• Wally Mini Ultra-compact wall-mounted AC EV charging system for residential areas and business parking lots. Sets a maximum threshold of static power output to safely recharge vehicles without damaging home electrical systems, compliant with international regulations and European safety standards.
• XLC Charging Pole Durable EV charging pole designed for professional environments such as logistics hubs, corporate fleets, and public areas. Features vandal-resistant metal casing, modular structure for easy maintenance, patented Smart Power Management technology, and connectivity via Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or SIM with OCPP protocol for remote management.
• GLM Charging Station Smart EV charging station for public areas with dual-vehicle simultaneous charging (Type 2 and Type 3A), a large interactive 7-inch or 15-inch display, and patented Smart Power Management technology. Vandal-proof metal structure with full customization and OCPP cloud management for remote control, payment, and scheduling.
• DUAL DC+AC Charging EV charging system supporting both DC (CSS Combo) and AC (Type 2) simultaneous dual-standard charging of two vehicles. Available in wall-mounted or ground-mounted versions with a 7-inch or 15-inch touchscreen display and OCPP 1.6 Ethernet for remote control.
• SEED (Smart Efficient Energy Dispatcher) Smart energy hub enabling bi-directional EV charging according to the ISO 15118-20 standard. It optimizes energy flows between electric vehicles, photovoltaic panels, and the grid, allowing vehicles to act as static battery storage for vehicle-to-grid energy return. Interconnects multiple units for multi-point stations with Smart Power Management.
• Rotopark Multipoint EV charging system with patented Smart Power Management technology that distributes available power among all charging outlets in real time. Reduces grid connection and installation costs, supports adding new outlets after initial installation, and meets LEED certification requirements for building eco-sustainability.
• E-CUBE Wireless (inductive) EV charging system delivering up to 3 kW of power. A ground-embedded transmitter eliminates surface space while the vehicle-mounted receiver communicates with the Battery Management System via Bluetooth and data line. It is operated remotely via OCPP protocol like a standard charging station.
• RicaricAIR Made-in-Italy EV charging station with integrated real-time air quality monitoring. It combines charging and atmospheric monitoring, reducing installation costs by 65% and maintenance costs by 40% versus separate solutions. It generates local pollution maps with up to 10-meter resolution using big data analysis.
• SolEau Bidirectional inverter for renewable energy sources (wind turbines, solar panels, micro-grids, non-electrochemical storage). Based on two-stage active technology with MPPT and PMSM active control for managing intermittent energy sources. IP55 rated for outdoor use in unmanned areas.
• SEA (Smart Energy Area) Innovative e-mobility hub providing rental services for light electric vehicles (e-bikes, scooters, mopeds), photovoltaic carports with EV charging, refrigerated lockers for grocery pickup, and smart energy management.
• Nautilus Electric Outboard Motor Range of electric outboard motors for tenders, small inflatable boats, and sailboats. Environmentally friendly with no CO2 emissions or flammable fuels. Features a detachable battery rechargeable from land or via included solar panel while sailing. Developed with BRIN, Indonesia.
• EX Bridge Embedded system for retrofitting electronic equipment with USB and/or Bluetooth connectivity to enable cloud connection in hazardous environments. Features 2 USB 2.0 ports, supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet. Certified for EX Zone 2 gas group IIB, Class 1 Division 2, and IECEx. Allows remote management via API Rest and mqtt protocols.
• SmartEx Air Industrial smart tablet certified for ATEX Zone 2 explosive environments. Features a 13-inch scratch-resistant touchscreen, proprietary virtualization software for wireless connection to Smart Stand with USB, serial, and Ethernet peripherals. Uses patented Power Line Communication technology for network connections via power lines.
• TMX Touch PC for color research and dispensing in automotive body shops. ATEX Zone 2 certified (gas group IIB, T4). Features an 18-inch scratch-resistant color screen with IK08 glass protection and multi-touch technology. Connects to precision scales, spectrophotometers, and barcode readers for job progress monitoring and color stock management.
• SEM (Smart Electric Motor) Intelligent motor group (80Vdc 8A stepper motor with encoder feedback and driver) designed for integration inside ATEX Zone 2 flexographic printing machinery. Features Bluetooth/wireless module for remote diagnostics, forced pressurization enclosure, and sophisticated firmware for collecting operational data and predictive maintenance.
• PSS Personal Safety System Battery-operated 300-gram personal safety kit mounted on safety helmets for workers in high-risk environments. Equipped with a camera, dosimeter, Wi-Fi access point, and VoIP button, it transmits real-time radiation data and live video to a remote control center, alerting when maximum radiation exposure is reached.
• ThermoBag Plasma Defroster Rapid plasma bag defroster that thaws up to four 700-mL plasma bags at a constant 37°C, reducing process time by up to 25 minutes. Features UV sterilization, a 7-inch touch screen, audible alarms, and a centrifugal pump for homogeneous heat distribution. EN 60601-1 certified.
• E-Fit 3D Biometric Scanner 3D biometric scanner for instant digital reconstruction of limbs and anatomical parts with accuracy up to 0.3 mm, including moving subjects. Battery-powered, ultra-compact, and uses GPGPU computing, embedded systems, and machine vision to automatically extract biometric measurements.
• Optichrome Evaporation Chamber Evaporation chamber with automatic temperature and humidity control for cytogenetic analysis. Processes four samples simultaneously with 9 programmable modes and 4 independent timers. Features a 7-inch color touchscreen, data storage, remote control module, and activated carbon filters for safety against fixative fumes. Developed with UNIMI Biology Department and Euroclone Spa.
• AIQI Visual Quality Inspection

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of clients return after their first collaboration
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability12 records

Feature13 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• A2A mobilitymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Strategic collaboration on CityPlug ultra-compact electric vehicle charging station project, with design collaboration by Giugiaro Architettura, for urban charging infrastructure.
• Giugiaro ArchitetturamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Design partnership for CityPlug ultra-compact charging station, creating harmonious integration into urban contexts suitable for historic centers.
• Ferrovie NordmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration on Smart Energy Area (SEA) project developing innovative light mobility hubs near railway stations, with S&h as lead partner responsible for all electronic elements including rental systems, photovoltaic carports, and charging stations.
• AerfrigorminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner in Smart Energy Area project contributing refrigerated locker systems for grocery pickup functionality in urban mobility hubs.
• CERNmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration on high-risk environment solutions, including development of PSS Personal Safety System for ATLAS particle detector technicians working in high-radiation environments at CERN Geneva.
• Politecnico di MilanomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on multiple projects including AIQI artificial intelligence quality inspection system using few-shot learning, GVS energy harvesting water control system, and Smart Energy Area project.
• University of Milan (UNIMI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on bio-medical solutions including Optichrome evaporation chamber developed with the Department of Biology, and ThermoBag plasma defroster with hospital laboratory applications.
• BRIN (Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency on Nautilus electric outboard motor project for sustainable marine mobility.
• Studio Palmanova 28minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign partnership for PSS Personal Safety Helmet combining ergonomics and design expertise for protective equipment in high-risk environments.
• Euroclone SpamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment and marketing collaboration on Optichrome cytogenetic evaporation chamber for laboratory applications.
• Politecnico di MilanomajorTechnology or IntegrationCo-development of AIQI artificial intelligence quality inspection system using few-shot learning and one-shot learning techniques for industrial visual inspection.
• FRAMIS ItaliamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in POWER FASHION project developing self-powered wearables with flexible photovoltaic cells and microelectronics integrated into textiles.
• Linificio, Canapificio NazionalemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in POWER FASHION project covering textile expertise for smart fabric integration.
• Carlo Secoli InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in POWER FASHION project covering fashion and textile technology expertise.
• Polytechnic University of Milan, Department of Civil and Environmental EngineeringmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on GVS energy self-sufficient water network control system development with energy harvesting capabilities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wallbox: Direct competitor in EV charging with similar portfolio focus on smart AC chargers and bidirectional charging (Quasar 2). Comparable product categories include wall-mounted chargers, cloud connectivity, and bi-directional V2H/V2G capabilities, though Wallbox is significantly larger and globally distributed.
• Circontrol: Spanish/European EV charging and power electronics manufacturer with overlapping product lines in AC/DC charging stations, smart charging management, and dynamic load balancing. Comparable business model of industrial-grade charging hardware for enterprise, public, and parking applications across Europe.
• Alfen: Dutch EV charging and smart grid solutions provider offering charging stations, energy storage systems, and grid management. Comparable in combining EV charging hardware with power electronics expertise and smart grid integration, though substantially larger with public listing.
• SECO: Italian-headquartered embedded computing and IoT solutions company serving industrial, medical, and transportation verticals. Comparable as another Italian industrial electronics specialist offering hardware/software integration and edge AI capabilities for industrial customers.
• Eurotech: Italian industrial IoT and edge computing company with similar multi-vertical exposure (industrial, transportation, medical) and embedded systems expertise. Comparable product portfolio of ruggedized edge gateways, IoT hardware, and vertical-specific solutions for industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• ABB E-mobility: Global incumbent offering complete EV charging infrastructure portfolio (AC, DC fast, depot, opportunity charging). Represents the larger-scale competitor S&h faces in public and commercial charging tenders, with substantially greater resources, global footprint, and direct current fast charging capabilities.
• Kontron: European embedded computing and industrial IoT platform serving industrial automation, transportation, energy, and medical verticals. Comparable in offering embedded boards, edge gateways, and vertical-specific industrial electronics, though at materially larger scale.
• Advantech: Global industrial computing and IoT platform with embedded boards, edge gateways, and vertical-specific solutions. Comparable in serving industrial automation, energy, and transportation with embedded electronics manufacturing services and IoT integration capabilities.

Regional players

• Be Charge: Italian EV charging infrastructure operator deploying public charging stations across Italy. Comparable as another Italian EV charging ecosystem participant, though focused on charging network operations rather than hardware manufacturing like S&h.
• Ducati Energia: Italian industrial electronics manufacturer specializing in power electronics, capacitors, and EV charging solutions. Comparable as a similarly sized Italian industrial electronics specialist with overlapping product categories in power conversion and EV charging infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance9 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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