What EPICOS does

EPICOS (operating as Epicomm) is a privately-held Italian e-commerce distributor and online broker specializing in industrial equipment and packaging supplies, headquartered in Perugia with legal seat in Assisi. The company operates as a 'società benefit' (Italian benefit corporation), combining e-commerce efficiency with a stated sustainability orientation. Its platform serves Italian small and medium enterprises (PMI) and e-commerce businesses across the packaging, handling, storage, and lifting-equipment lifecycle, with a catalog spanning hundreds of SKUs across more than 60 product categories — from stretch film, cardboard boxes, and bubble wrap to pallet trucks, industrial shelving, vacuum sealers, and PVC strip doors.

The business model is primarily self-serve e-commerce with a B2B consulting layer: customers browse and purchase directly through the epicomm.it storefront using customer accounts, wishlists, and standard payment options (Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, bank transfer), with tiered unit pricing, volume discounts, and free shipping above €200. Sourcing is aggregated from over 300 suppliers, supported by an operational warehouse in Perugia. EPICOS complements this distribution model with proprietary own-brand manufacturing for select categories (PVC strip doors, waste systems, plastic cases, chrome steel shelving, containers) and a rule-based chrome-steel shelving configurator that allows buyers to customize modular storage kits. Distribution is exclusively domestic (Italy), with no international footprint or app presence disclosed. No external funding, no enterprise customer logos, no leadership disclosures, and no revenue figures are present in the available source material.

Name

EPICOS

Legal name

Epicos srl

Website

https://epicos.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EPICOS (Epicomm) is an Italian e-commerce distributor and online broker selling industrial equipment and packaging supplies to Italian SMEs and e-commerce businesses, aggregating products from over 300 suppliers across packaging, handling, storage, and lifting categories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Perugia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Product Sales: Online retail of industrial equipment and packaging materials. Products are sold directly through the e-commerce platform with tiered pricing based on quantity. The company offers thousands of SKUs across multiple categories including own-brand manufactured products and third-party branded items from over 300 suppliers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

EPICOS is an Italian online industrial supply retailer (Epicomm) that sells packaging materials, material handling equipment, warehouse storage systems, and packaging machinery to SMEs and e-commerce businesses. The catalog spans thousands of SKUs aggregated from over 300 suppliers, with proprietary-brand manufacturing in PVC strip doors, chrome steel shelving, plastic cases, waste systems, and industrial containers. Sales are conducted via a self-serve e-commerce platform complemented by B2B account consultation for larger orders.

Product overview

EPICOS (Epicomm) is a multi-category e-commerce platform serving Italian SMEs and e-commerce businesses with equipment and packaging solutions. The product portfolio centers on stretch films, industrial containers (metal and plastic), shelving systems (industrial and chrome-plated steel), material handling equipment (pallet trucks, carts, workbenches), packaging machinery (vacuum sealers, strappers, stretch wrappers, heat sealers, sealers), PVC strip doors, protective packaging materials (bubble wrap, foam, paper), pallets and pallet protection, professional cases, shipping boxes and envelopes, retail equipment, scales, hardware, and safety equipment. The company acts as a broker/aggregator, sourcing from over 300 suppliers while also manufacturing proprietary products including PVC strip doors, waste systems, plastic cases, chrome steel shelving, and containers. The offering is organized around the packaging, handling, and storage lifecycle, with both standard catalog items and custom-configurable solutions like the Scaffali configurator for chrome-plated shelving.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Manual Stretch Film (Film Estensibile Manuale) Manual stretch film for pallet wrapping and load stabilization during transport and storage, available in transparent, colored, and low-thickness variants. Sold online by the roll or case to Italian SMEs and e-commerce businesses.
• Machine Stretch Film (Film Estensibile Macchinabile) Machine-applicable stretch film for automated pallet wrapping in high-volume packaging operations.
• Metal Industrial Containers (Contenitori in Metallo) Metal drums and containers for storage and transportation of liquids and bulk materials in industrial operations.
• Plastic Industrial Containers (Contenitori in Plastica) Plastic industrial containers including fruit crates, multi-purpose containers, plastic drums, jerricans, and hinged-lid containers.
• Chrome-Plated Steel Shelving Kits (Scaffali in Acciaio Cromato) Modular chrome-plated steel shelving kits with an online Configuratore Scaffali Cromati that lets buyers customize shelving units. Proprietary brand product manufactured by EPICOS.
• Industrial Shelving Systems (Scaffali Industriali) Industrial shelving systems for warehouse and workshop storage applications.
• Pallet Trucks and Forklifts (Transpallet e Carrelli Elevatori) Manual and electric pallet trucks and forklifts for material handling in warehouses and production facilities.
• Industrial Carts (Carrelli) Platform carts, all-purpose carts, chrome steel carts, roll containers, electric carts, cylinder carts, panel carts, and Ho.Re.Ca. carts.
• Workbenches and Accessories (Banchi da Lavoro e Accessori) Workbenches and accessories for workshop and industrial environments.
• Vacuum Packaging Machines (Macchine per Sottovuoto) Vacuum packaging machines for food preservation and product packaging applications.
• Manual Strapping Machines (Reggiatrici Manuali) Manual strapping machines for securing packages and pallets with plastic or steel strapping.
• Pallet Wrapping Machines (Fasciapallet) Pallet wrapping machines for automated stretch film application around palletized loads.
• Packaging Machinery (Macchine da Imballaggio) Packaging machinery including bell sealers, bag stitchers, taping machines, staplers, and glue dispensers for end-of-line packaging.
• Heat Sealers (Termosaldatrici) Heat sealers in bench, pedal, continuous, and clamp models for plastic film packaging.
• PVC Strip Doors (Porte a Strisce in PVC) PVC strip doors for industrial entrances, temperature control, and dust protection. Proprietary brand product manufactured by EPICOS.
• Custom PVC Curtains (Tende in PVC su Misura) Custom-made PVC curtains for industrial and commercial applications.
• Bubble Wrap (Pluriball) Bubble wrap for protective packaging and surface protection in shipping and storage.
• Pallets and Platforms (Pallet, Bancali e Pedane) Pallets in plastic, wood, and cardboard, plus bases and platforms for loading and shipping.
• Cardboard Packing Boxes (Scatole da Imballaggio) Cardboard packing boxes in various sizes and configurations for shipping and storage.
• Shipping Envelopes (Buste per Spedizioni) Shipping envelopes including padded mailers, document carriers, and security bags.
• Metal Professional Cases (Valigie in Metallo) Metal professional cases for tool storage and equipment transport.
• Hermetic Protective Cases (Valigette Ermetiche) Waterproof and airtight protective cases for sensitive equipment transport and storage.
• Retail Store Equipment (Attrezzature per Negozi) Retail equipment including banknote verifiers, coin counters, bill counters, price labelers, and garment racks.
• Scales and Measuring Instruments (Bilance e Flessometri) Floor scales, approved bench scales, electronic scales, counting scales, analytical scales, pallet scales, and digital dynamometers.
• Containment Basins and Tanks (Vasche di Contenimento e Cisterne) Containment basins and tanks for liquid storage and spill containment in industrial facilities. Proprietary brand product line manufactured by EPICOS.
• Recycling and Waste Containers (Contenitori Raccolta Differenziata) Differentiated waste bins, special collection containers, and accessories for waste sorting and recycling.
• Safety Equipment (Antinfortunistica) Workplace safety equipment including safety knives, work gloves, and personal protective equipment.
• Conveyor Rollers and Material Handling Systems (Rulliere e Movimentazione) Conveyor rollers and material handling systems for production lines and warehouses.
• Cranes and Gantries (Gru e Caprette) Cranes and gantries for heavy lifting in warehouses and workshops.
• Elevating Platforms (Piattaforme Elevatrici) Elevating platforms for personnel access at height in warehouses and industrial settings.
• Industrial Furniture (Mobili, Sedie e Tavoli) Chairs, stools, and tables for industrial and office use.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Over 300 SupplierscoreOthersEPICOS sources products from over 300 suppliers, enabling a wide multi-category product range and well-stocked warehouse with thousands of selected references, reducing procurement time and costs for industrial products.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Manutan: European B2B e-commerce distributor of industrial, packaging, and MRO supplies to SMEs. Directly comparable business model — multi-category catalog, self-serve plus account management, broad supplier base, and a similar customer profile of small and mid-sized businesses.
• Ratioform: European specialist in packaging supplies distribution to SMEs, with a strong catalog of cardboard, stretch film, and protective packaging. Closest direct competitor in packaging-heavy categories with a similar self-serve plus consulting GTM model.
• Zoro Tools: Pure-play online B2B distributor of MRO and industrial supplies owned by Grainger. Comparable self-serve platform with tiered pricing and free shipping thresholds, serving a similar SME and mid-market customer base.
• Mercateo: European B2B procurement marketplace aggregating millions of MRO and industrial SKUs. Comparable horizontal catalog model serving SME procurement, with a marketplace structure rather than EPICOS's owned inventory approach.
• McMaster-Carr: Benchmark B2B industrial MRO supplier with a deep online catalog and self-serve ordering. While US-based and far larger, the operating model — vast SKU breadth, configurators, fast fulfillment — is the long-term standard EPICOS is emulating.

Broad incumbents

• Amazon Business: Largest B2B e-commerce platform for industrial and MRO supplies in Europe. Directly competes with EPICOS on price, selection, and delivery speed in commodity packaging and consumables categories.
• Distrelec (Würth Group): European electronic and industrial MRO distributor owned by the Würth Group. Overlaps with EPICOS on industrial tools, equipment, and consumables, particularly serving SME and mid-market industrial buyers.
• RS Components: Global broad-line industrial and electronics distributor operating in Italy through RS Online. Overlaps with EPICOS on industrial consumables, tools, and safety equipment, but RS also serves large enterprise customers and offers electronics-specific depth.

Regional players

• Centroedile: Italian online distributor of hardware, tools, and industrial supplies serving professionals and SMEs. Comparable catalog breadth on hardware and consumables, with a similar online-led distribution model focused on the Italian market.
• Bricoman: Italian retail chain specializing in building materials, hardware, and equipment for trade professionals and SMEs. Overlaps with EPICOS on hardware, tools, shelving, and consumables, but distributed through physical store formats.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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