SAB Imballaggi S.r.l.

What SAB Imballaggi S.r.l. does

SAB Imballaggi S.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer of custom industrial packaging founded in 1994 and headquartered in Proserpio (Como), Lombardy, with additional production sites in Inverigo (Como) and Cadrezzate (Varese). The company operates four production departments — Reparto Cartone (cardboard), Reparto Legno (wood), Reparto Plastica (plastic / Lastrocel), and Reparto Cartotecnica (paperboard converting) — alongside an in-house Centro di Sviluppo del Prodotto that performs CAD-based design, prototyping, and holistic logistics analysis. It holds ISO 9001, FSC, PEFC, and IPPC/FAO FITOK (code IT-03-071, ISPM-15) certifications, supported by an in-house heat treatment oven, enabling direct export of compliant wood packaging.

The product portfolio spans corrugated cardboard boxes, modular patented crates (Nebox, Nebox 201), wooden crates (LF+, LF, CL-Box, Casse Fiera, Gabbie), stackable pallets (Nepallet), cardboard pallet collars (H-WALL), thermal insulation boxes (ZeroboX), ESD antistatic packaging, VCI anticorrosion packaging, protective cushioning (Lastrocel, PU), and luxury/sample presentation packaging (Scatole Luxury, campionari, tirelle). Customers include industrial manufacturers, e-commerce operators, furniture and interior design companies, textile and wallpaper firms, electronics manufacturers, and metalworking/precision engineering businesses.

The business model combines a consultative, quote-based custom-manufacturing motion (commercial consultation → technical consultation → prototyping → production) with a self-serve e-commerce channel (centroimballo.it) for standard products. Pricing is bespoke, driven by material grade, dimensions, wave type, print customisation, phytosanitary treatment, and volume; technical consulting and prototyping are bundled into the manufacturing engagement. Marketing relies on regular trade fair participation (IPACK-IMA, MECSPE, A&T, SICAM, Fornitore Offresi), the company website, YouTube product demonstrations, and direct inbound enquiry handling. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, the company is privately held with no external investors identified in the source data, and no M&A, funding, or leadership changes are recorded.

Name

SAB Imballaggi S.r.l.

Legal name

SAB IMBALLAGGI SRL

Website

https://sabimballaggi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SAB Imballaggi S.r.l. is an Italian custom industrial packaging manufacturer founded in 1994, producing multi-material packaging (cardboard, wood, plastic, foam) for industrial manufacturers, e-commerce operators, furniture, textile, electronics, and metalworking clients across three Lombardy facilities, with patented proprietary products and ISPM-15 / FSC / PEFC certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Proserpio, Lombardia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Packaging Manufacturing & Sales: Core revenue stream from the design and manufacture of custom industrial packaging in cardboard, wood, and plastic. Customers engage through a consultative sales process (commercial consultation → technical consultation → prototyping → production). Pricing is quote-driven based on specifications, materials, and volumes.
2. Standard Packaging Products (E-commerce): Sale of standard and semi-standard packaging products through the online store centroimballo.it. Products include boxes, protective materials, pallets, and accessories sold in standard dimensions with customisation options.
3. Technical Consulting & Prototyping Services: Technical consulting and prototype development services provided as part of the custom packaging engagement, bundled with the manufacturing sale. Includes CAD design, material analysis, logistics analysis, and prototype production.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SAB Imballaggi is an Italian custom industrial packaging manufacturer that designs and produces made-to-measure packaging solutions in corrugated cardboard, solid board, wood (fir, OSB, plywood), expanded polyethylene (Lastrocel), and plastic films for industrial, artisanal, and e-commerce buyers. Its offering combines an in-house Product Development Centre (CAD design and prototyping) with three integrated production departments and proprietary branded products such as Nebox modular crates, Nepallet stackable pallets, Sled adhesive palletizing beams, H-WALL cardboard side walls, Sicuribox shipping boxes, and ZeroboX thermal boxes.

Product overview

SAB Imballaggi S.r.l. is a packaging manufacturer founded in 1994, based in Proserpio, Italy, offering a comprehensive portfolio of custom packaging solutions. The company operates multiple production departments (Cardboard, Wood, Plastic, Cartotecnica, and Product Development Center) and produces products across several categories: (1) Corrugated cardboard boxes including American boxes, adhesive closure boxes, tubular packaging, cross boxes, book boxes, bottle boxes, archive boxes, and garment boxes; (2) Special cardboard boxes including padded kits, Sicuribox, ESD anti-static boxes, and ZeroboX thermal boxes; (3) Cardboard crates including the patented Nebox modular system, Nebox 201 with integrated feet, octagonal boxes, and flap boxes; (4) Wooden crates including LF+ modular hook-close systems, LF O.S.B. crates, CL-Box foldable crates, exhibition crates, and wooden cages; (5) Transport, storage, and protection products including H-WALL cardboard dividers, Nepallet stackable pallets, fir pallets, protective films, cushioning materials (Lastrocel/PU foam), protective profiles, dividers, saddles, and Sled adhesive blocks; (6) Communicative packaging including Luxury boxes, sample binders, fabric swatches, and bottle carriers; (7) Processing solutions including Lastrocel foam processing, wood processing, cardboard processing, complete kit packaging, anti-corrosion, and ESD solutions; (8) Green line products including Sicuribox Green and cardboard Sled. The company provides end-to-end services from technical consultation and prototyping through production, with strong focus on customization and sustainability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nebox: Modular cardboard box system with collapsible ring, lid, separator sheet and self-assembling base with plastic feet, replacing traditional wooden crates.
• Nepallet
• Sicuribox
• Sled
• H-WALL
• ZeroboX

Quantifiable outcome

• Warehouse space reduction of up to 70% with Nepallet stackable pallets compared to traditional wooden pallets
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Goglio S.p.A. Italian flexible packaging and industrial packaging manufacturer producing laminated films, pouches, and complete filling machinery systems. Comparable to SAB as another Italian-headquartered packaging manufacturer serving industrial customers with multi-material solutions, though Goglio is larger and more focused on flexible/aseptic packaging.
• Storopack: German-headquartered protective and custom packaging manufacturer offering paper, foam (including expanded PE), and engineered cushioning solutions. Directly comparable to SAB Imballaggi in serving industrial customers with multi-material custom packaging, though Storopack operates at significantly larger scale across Europe.
• Ranpak: US-based paper-based protective packaging specialist with strong European presence, offering custom-engineered paper cushioning and void-fill solutions. Comparable to SAB in its focus on paper-based protective and custom packaging for industrial and e-commerce applications, with patented paper-converting systems similar to Nebox/Nepallet.
• Cartonificio Fiorelli: Italian SME paperboard and folding carton manufacturer serving similar industrial and luxury packaging markets as SAB Imballaggi, with comparable focus on custom printed cartons and specialty boxes for premium goods. Closest size and geographic match within Italian paperboard converting.

Broad incumbents

• Pregis: North American protective packaging manufacturer with European operations offering paper, foam, and film-based protective packaging plus automated systems. Comparable to SAB in protective packaging offerings but operates at much larger scale across multiple material categories and geographies.
• Smurfit Kappa: World-leading paper-based packaging manufacturer with extensive European footprint, offering corrugated, folding cartons, and custom packaging solutions. Directly competes with SAB in paperboard packaging categories but as a global incumbent with substantially more resources for R&D and geographic reach.
• DS Smith: Major European corrugated and paperboard packaging producer with deep Italian operations, serving industrial customers with custom and standard packaging. Comparable product categories (corrugated boxes, custom containers) but at vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach than SAB's regional Italian operation.
• Sealed Air: Global protective packaging leader known for Bubble Wrap and Instapak foam-in-place systems, with broader food packaging operations. Overlaps with SAB in custom protective packaging for industrial and e-commerce shipping, though operates as a diversified incumbent rather than a specialty SME.
• Mondi: Global packaging and paper group with significant European operations producing corrugated, paper bags, and flexible packaging. Competes with SAB in paperboard container and protective packaging categories as a large multinational incumbent with vertically integrated paper production.

Others

• Antalis: European distributor of paper, packaging, and visual communication solutions, supplying packaging materials and protective products through a distribution model. Comparable ecosystem role to SAB's e-commerce channel (centroimballo.it) and adjacent as a channel partner rather than direct manufacturing competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UClZOomzbVsdgrLIkW4k12Vg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sab-imballaggi

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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