SAM Europe

What SAM Europe does

COMAS S.p.A., referenced internally as SAM Europe in the firmographic header, is an Italian industrial equipment manufacturer headquartered in Casale Monferrato, Piedmont, that operates as the converting business unit within Coesia Group, a diversified global conglomerate. The company designs and builds custom converting machines and individual components based on a roll-to-roll technology platform, with core product lines spanning Solution Coating Lines, Extrusion Coating Lines, and Electrode Coating & Drying systems. Supporting technologies include cutting, storing, processing equipment, flow automation, conveyor and feeding systems, cartoning and end-of-line packing, exhaust air treatment, green leaf threshing, powder treatment, primary processing for next-generation products, and software & line controls.

The company serves enterprise customers across multiple verticals: dairy, food, electronics, renewable energies (including battery cell manufacturing and energy storage systems), pharmaceuticals, personal care, optical materials (films), automotive, industrial goods, and nicotine delivery systems. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting the custom-engineered nature of the equipment. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales plus recurring engineering, installation, commissioning, parts and materials, maintenance, equipment modernization, training, and production support services.

The business model is enterprise field sales led, with direct engagement from engineering design through aftermarket support. Distribution leverage is provided by Coesia Group's global infrastructure. The company self-describes as 'the global leader in converting solutions' and distributes globally, though no specific geographic split is disclosed. The firmographic data lists 8 employees, which is inconsistent with the breadth of the product portfolio and the Coesia Group parent context; this headcount likely represents a local function rather than the full unit. No revenue, funding, or M&A activity is disclosed, and named customer logos are not public.

Name

SAM Europe

Legal name

COMAS S.p.A.

Website

https://sam-eu.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

COMAS S.p.A. (parent: Coesia Group) is an Italian B2B manufacturer of custom roll-to-roll converting machines and components, including solution coating, extrusion coating, and electrode coating systems, serving enterprise customers across dairy, food, electronics, batteries, pharmaceuticals, and packaging industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Casale Monferrato

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Converting Equipment Sales: Sale of tailor-made converting machines and individual components for various industrial applications including dairy, food, electronics, renewable energies, and pharmaceuticals
2. Engineering and Technical Services: Engineering design, installation, commissioning, and after-sales support services provided as part of comprehensive customer solutions

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

SAM Europe operates as the operational brand of COMAS S.p.A., manufacturing custom industrial converting machinery and integrated production line solutions. Core product offerings include solution coating lines, extrusion coating lines, and electrode coating and drying systems, with the business extending across cutting, storing, processing equipment, flow automation, cartoning and end-of-line solutions. The company also delivers engineering design, installation, commissioning, and comprehensive after-sales services covering parts, maintenance, modernization, training, and production support.

Product overview

COMAS provides custom converting solutions as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offerings include Solution Coating Line, Extrusion Coating Line, and Electrode Coating & Drying systems, all falling under the roll-to-roll technology umbrella. These custom converting machines and individual components serve industries including dairy, food, electronics, renewable energies, and pharmaceuticals. The portfolio extends to supporting technologies such as cutting, storing, processing equipment, flow automation, cartoning & end-of-line solutions, exhaust air treatment, green leaf threshing, powder treatment, and software & controls for comprehensive production line integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solution Coating Line Custom solution coating lines for industrial converting applications, engineered to exceed international standards and tailored to customer specifications across multiple process industry verticals.
• Extrusion Coating Line Custom extrusion coating lines designed for converting applications requiring polymer extrusion and coating onto substrates, configured to specific industrial customer requirements.
• Electrode Coating & Drying Specialized electrode coating and drying systems for battery cell production and electronics manufacturing applications, delivering high-precision coating required for energy storage and electronic component production.
• Parts and Materials Supply of OEM spare parts and consumable materials for installed converting equipment, supporting operational continuity for industrial customers.
• Maintenance Services Preventive and corrective maintenance services for installed converting lines, provided to industrial customers to maximize uptime and equipment reliability.
• Equipment Modernization Engineering services to upgrade and modernize existing converting equipment, extending asset life and improving performance for installed customer lines.
• Training & Documentation Structured training programs and documentation services delivered to customer operations and maintenance teams to support correct use of installed converting equipment.
• Production Support Services On-site and remote production support services assisting customer plant teams in operating converting lines at target performance and quality levels.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Coesia GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOMAS operates as part of the Coesia Group, a global group of companies. The company is listed under Coesia's portfolio and shares group resources including careers, news, and group-wide initiatives. COMAS represents Coesia's converting business unit.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Andritz AG: Austrian industrial machinery group with diversified special machinery across multiple industries including food, paper, and energy. Comparable as a broad industrial machinery incumbent serving similar custom-engineering needs.
• GEA Group: German-based provider of process engineering equipment for food, dairy, and pharma. Comparable to COMAS in custom industrial machinery for similar regulated verticals.
• Bühler Group: Swiss industrial machinery leader serving food, feed, and advanced materials. Overlaps with COMAS in food/dairy processing equipment and process engineering capabilities.

Direct peers

• Bobst Group: Swiss-based global leader in printing and converting machinery for packaging. Directly comparable to COMAS in roll-to-roll coating, laminating, and metallizing equipment serving similar industrial customers.
• Davis-Standard: US-headquartered manufacturer of extrusion and converting systems for plastics, paper, and specialty substrates. Overlaps directly with COMAS's extrusion coating and converting machinery portfolio.
• Macro Engineering & Technology: Canadian supplier of film extrusion, coating, and laminating lines for packaging and specialty applications. Closely comparable custom converting machinery competitor.
• Atlas Converting Equipment: UK-based manufacturer of slitter-rewinders and converting machinery, owned by Convertec. Competes with COMAS in downstream roll-to-roll finishing and converting equipment.
• Hosokawa Micron Group: Japanese-European specialist in powder and particle processing equipment, including coating and drying technologies. Overlaps with COMAS's powder treatment and drying capabilities.
• Kohler Coating Technology: German specialist in custom coating and laminating systems for industrial applications. Direct niche competitor in custom converting and coating line technology.

Others

• Coesia Group (parent): Parent industrial conglomerate of COMAS, providing shared services, R&D resources, and distribution channels. Listed as it shapes COMAS's strategic direction, capital allocation, and cross-portfolio synergies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 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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