MGT Italia

What MGT Italia does

MGT Italia S.r.l. is an Italian privately held industrial automation company founded in 1998 and headquartered in Rovereto, Trentino. The firm designs, manufactures, and deploys automated vending and distribution hardware — including the MGT Tool (automated tool dispenser), MGT Locker (intelligent storage cabinet), MGT DRS rotary/drawer dispensers (mDRS, mxDRS, mcDRS), and MGT Cabinet — together with its proprietary warehouse management software platform i24Manager. i24Manager records every material withdrawal by operator identity, integrates with major ERP systems via REST API and native database access, triggers supplier restocking, and produces consumption analytics. The integrated stack is positioned for Industry 4.0 environments and aligned with Italian workplace safety compliance (D.Lgs. 81/2008) for PPE (DPI) and consumables traceability.

The company serves Italian manufacturing and industrial customers in metalworking, petrochemical, steel/siderurgical, logistics, and artisanal segments. Its go-to-market is direct and consultative: prospective buyers contact the firm through a website form ('Contattaci'), receive a customized site analysis, and are sold a configured hardware-plus-software bundle ('made in Italy'). Revenue is generated primarily from hardware sales of dispensing systems, with an apparent recurring component from i24Manager licensing/subscription. Marketing is conducted through a blog, social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube), and trade shows — most recently the STOM manufacturing technology fair in Bari (November 27-29, 2025). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

MGT Italia operates as a lean, self-funded entity with approximately 11 employees, a stated share capital of €10,000, no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and no M&A activity. Its commercial footprint is concentrated in Italy, although i24Manager documentation is available in English, suggesting latent potential for cross-border expansion. Strategic momentum is visible through product launches (mobile app, integration module) and event participation, but revenue scale and growth trajectory are not publicly disclosed.

Name

MGT Italia

Legal name

MGT Italia S.r.l.

Website

https://mgtitalia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MGT Italia S.r.l. is an Italian industrial automation firm, founded 1998 in Rovereto, that designs automated vending hardware and proprietary i24Manager warehouse management software for manufacturers needing full operator-level traceability of tools, PPE, and consumables under Italian workplace safety compliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Vending Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Asset & Maintenance Management (EAM/CMMS) Platforms (HDAEAEAM)

Keywords

• Industrial vending systems
• Warehouse management software
• Automated material distribution
• PPE management solutions
• Industrial automation hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Rovereto (TN)

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automated Distribution Hardware Sales: MGT Italia generates revenue primarily from selling physical automated vending and distribution equipment including MGT Tool, MGT Locker, MGT DRS (rotary distributors mDRS/mxDRS/mcDRS), and intelligent cabinets. These are industrial hardware systems sold to manufacturing companies for in-plant material management.
2. i24Manager Software Licensing/Subscription: The proprietary i24Manager software platform provides recurring value through warehouse management capabilities. While the exact pricing model is not publicly disclosed, the software appears to be offered as a licensed or subscription-based solution integrated with the hardware systems, providing ongoing support, updates, and cloud connectivity features.
3. Smart Cabinet / Intelligent Locker Systems: Sale of intelligent cabinet systems for managing high-value equipment with access control, targeting Category III DPI and shared equipment requiring individual traceability.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MGT Italia designs, manufactures, and sells automated industrial distribution hardware (MGT tool, MGT locker, MGT mDRS) for dispensing PPE, tools, and consumables, and develops proprietary warehouse management software (i24Manager) that automates inventory tracking, replenishment, and ERP integration. The integrated system is sold to manufacturing and industrial enterprises to control consumption, ensure regulatory compliance, and replace manual stock management.

Product overview

MGT Italia offers an integrated hardware and software ecosystem for automated warehouse and material management in industrial environments. The core product is the i24Manager software platform, which operates 24/7 to automate logistics workflows, track materials, and integrate with business management systems. This platform is complemented by hardware solutions including MGT tool (automated tool dispensers), MGT locker (intelligent storage cabinets), and MGT mDRS rotary distributors for PPE and consumables. The product architecture follows a platform-plus-modules approach, with i24Manager as the central nervous system connecting automated dispensing hardware to enterprise systems via REST API and native integrations, enabling real-time monitoring, traceability, and automated reordering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• i24Manager: Proprietary warehouse management software developed by MGT Italia for optimizing logistics, material withdrawals, and inventory control in industrial environments. Includes features for real-time monitoring, automated ordering, user management, and ERP integration.
• MGT tool
• MGT locker
• MGT DRS
• MGT mDRS
• MGT mxDRS
• MGT Cabinet

Products and services

• i24Manager Proprietary cloud/server-based warehouse management software platform that automates inventory tracking, replenishment, and consumption analysis for PPE, tools, and industrial consumables. Sold in three editions (Plus, Enterprise, Power Enterprise) to manufacturing and industrial customers, with native ERP integration via REST API.
• MGT tool Automated industrial vending machine that dispenses tools and small equipment on a controlled, tracked basis to authorized operators. Designed for manufacturing and metalworking plants seeking to control tool availability and consumption.
• MGT locker Automated industrial locker system used to dispense and track PPE and personal protective equipment in manufacturing environments. Provides controlled access and auditable usage records to support workplace safety compliance.
• MGT mDRS Rotary distributor system (mDRS) designed for high-volume automated dispensing of industrial consumables. Suited to manufacturing environments requiring rapid, controlled access to frequently used items.
• i24Manager Mobile App Mobile companion application for the i24Manager platform, providing remote access to inventory data, replenishment triggers, and system notifications for plant operators and managers.
• i24Manager Integration Module Integration module for the i24Manager platform that enables data exchange with third-party ERP and corporate management systems via REST API, ensuring warehouse and vending data sync with existing business software.

Quantifiable outcome

• Complete withdrawal traceability by operator, timestamp, and quantity for workplace safety compliance documentation
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Treston Group: Treston provides industrial workstations, modular storage, and integrated material management solutions for manufacturing environments. It targets similar customers to MGT Italia in metalworking and industrial production with comparable modular hardware offerings.
• Cota Systems: Cota Systems supplies automated industrial vending and tool crib management solutions with integrated software for industrial PPE and consumable distribution. It directly competes with MGT Italia's hardware-plus-i24Manager offering in the industrial vending category.
• Apex Industrial Vending (Mars Electric): Apex Industrial Vending provides automated tool and supply vending machines with cloud-based inventory management software for manufacturers. It is a direct competitor to MGT Italia in the industrial vending/DPI dispensing market.
• Lista International (Stanley Black & Decker): Lista offers industrial workstations, tool storage, and connected inventory management systems. It serves a similar manufacturing customer base as MGT Italia with comparable hardware (cabinets, lockers) and integration with enterprise software.
• Bott (Bott GmbH): Bott is a European manufacturer of industrial workstations, tool storage, and in-plant logistics solutions. It serves a similar manufacturing and metalworking customer base with comparable hardware products (lockers, cabinets).

Broad incumbents

• Hänel Büro- und Lagersysteme: Hänel is a German manufacturer of automated rotary storage and vertical lift systems with integrated warehouse management software. It operates in a larger-scale industrial automation category but overlaps with MGT Italia's automated storage/dispensing hardware and software platform.
• Kardex Group: Kardex is a major European supplier of automated storage, retrieval, and material handling systems with proprietary software platforms. It competes with MGT Italia in industrial automated storage and integrated inventory management for manufacturing sites.
• Knapp AG: Knapp is a leading intralogistics and warehouse automation specialist offering integrated hardware and software solutions for industrial customers. While operating at a much larger scale, it shares MGT Italia's positioning of integrated automation + IT for industrial material flow.
• Stanley Black & Decker (Cribmaster / Inventory Solutions): Stanley Black & Decker's Cribmaster / Inventory Solutions division is the largest industrial vending and tool control provider in the market. Both MGT Italia and Cribmaster sell automated dispensing hardware plus cloud software for PPE, tool, and consumable traceability targeting industrial customers.

Regional players

• IVM S.r.l. (Industrial Vending Machines): IVM is an Italian manufacturer of industrial vending machines for PPE and consumables. It directly competes with MGT Italia in the Italian market with comparable automated dispensing hardware and software offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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