Siopa & Siopa

What Siopa & Siopa does

Siopa & Siopa is a Portuguese specialty manufacturer founded in March 1990 that produces cutting dies (cortantes), stripping tools (descasques), separators, counterparts, and complementary tooling for the graphic and packaging industry. The product portfolio is organized into six categories: cutting dies for automatic Bobst machines (both cardboard and corrugated cardboard applications), simple cylindrical dies, thermoforming dies, and rotary dies; stripping tools in Standard and Premium grades; male and female separators; counterparts including milled plates, pertinax, and creasing channels; accessories such as Braille and Accubraille pieces, female Braille pieces, and box-former molds; and a prototyping service for packaging validation. The firm holds dual Bobst certifications — SP (November 2021) for cardboard cutting dies and SPO (May 2023) for corrugated cardboard cutting dies — placing it among a small number of companies worldwide qualified for both Bobst automatic-machine platforms.

The firm operates from a single headquarters in the Talaide industrial area of São Domingos de Rana, Portugal, where it employs more than 30 people after growing from a 2-person artisanal workshop at founding. Siopa & Siopa engages in direct sales to graphic and packaging companies in Portugal, with quote-based pricing and multi-year contracts rather than disclosed list pricing. Distribution is entirely direct with no intermediated channels, and the customer base is described as "some of the best graphic and packaging companies in Portugal," though no specific customer logos are disclosed. Marketing channels are limited to the company website and periodic news releases, with no identified social media presence.

The revenue model is one-time equipment/tooling sales with custom quotations, supplemented by a prototyping service. The business is privately held with no disclosed investors, parent entity, external funding rounds, or stock exchange presence. Geographic reach is restricted to a single country (Portugal), with operating geographies stated as Portugal and the Lisbon Metropolitan Area. The firm maintains an ongoing technical partnership with the Bobst Tooling Division covering certification, training, and qualification as a preferred tooling supplier for Bobst-equipped customers, and participates in the Portugal 2020 EU-funded investment framework.

Name

Siopa & Siopa

Legal name

Siopa & Siopa

Website

https://siopa.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Siopa & Siopa is a Portuguese specialty manufacturer founded in 1990 that produces certified cutting dies, stripping tools, separators, counterparts, and Braille accessories for graphic and packaging companies, and is one of few firms worldwide holding dual Bobst SP and SPO certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Packaging Tooling and Cutting Dies

NAICS

Industrial Mold Manufacturing (333511), Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Finishing, Converting & Die-Cutting Services (IMALAKAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Thermoforming Tooling, Mold & Die Manufacturing (IMANAHAJ)

Keywords

• Cutting dies manufacturing
• Packaging tooling
• Creasing tools
• Automatic machine dies
• Printing industry supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

São Domingos de Rana

HQ country

Portugal

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Cutting Dies and Creasing Tools: Production and sale of cutting dies (cortantes) for various types of machines including automatic machines (Bobst SP and SPO), cylindrical machines, rotary machines, and thermoforming applications. Revenue generated through direct sales to graphic and packaging companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Siopa & Siopa manufactures cutting dies (cortantes) and related tooling — stripping tools, separators, counterparts, Braille/Accubraille pieces, box-former molds, and packaging prototypes — for the graphic and packaging industry. Its products serve automatic machines (Bobst SP and SPO types), cylindrical machines, rotary machines, and thermoforming equipment, processing cardboard, corrugated cardboard, and other packaging materials.

Product overview

Siopa & Siopa is a manufacturing company specializing in cutting dies (cortantes) and related equipment for the packaging and printing industry. The product portfolio is organized into six main categories: (1) Cortantes — cutting dies for various machine types including automatic machines for cardboard and corrugated card, simple cylindrical dies, thermoforming dies, and rotary dies; (2) Descasques — stripping tools available in Standard and Premium grades for high-speed automatic production; (3) Separadores — male and female separators for automatic machines; (4) Contra-Partes — counterparts including milled plates, pertinax, and creasing channels; (5) Complementos — accessories including Braille and Accubraille products, female Braille pieces, and molds for box formers; and (6) Prótotipos — prototype production service for packaging visualization. The company holds dual Bobst certifications (SP and SPO) and serves leading Portuguese packaging and printing companies with a focus on versatility, rapid response, and high precision.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cutting Dies for Automatic Machines (Cardboard) Cutting dies designed for automatic Bobst SP machines and similar equipment for cardboard (cartolina) processing in packaging production.
• Cutting Dies for Automatic Machines (Corrugated Cardboard) Certified high-quality cutting dies for automatic machines, including Bobst SPO and other brands, for corrugated cardboard (cartão canelado) applications.
• Simple Cutting Dies Various types of simple cutting dies for cylindrical machines, applicable to multiple materials.
• Thermoforming Cutting Dies Cutting dies with aluminum base and/or high blade for the thermoforming industry.
• Rotary Cutting Dies High-quality rotary cutting dies designed for the corrugated cardboard market.
• Standard Stripping Tools (Descasques Standard) Simple and robust stripping tools for automatic machines, including Bobst and similar equipment, used to remove waste from cut packaging.
• Premium Stripping Tools (Descasques Premium) Premium stripping products capable of high-speed production runs with advanced technology for automatic machines, applicable to cardboard and corrugated cardboard.
• Male and Female Separators Male and female separators for automatic Bobst-type machines and other brands.
• Calibrated Milled Plates (Chapa Fresada) Calibrated milled plates for effective creasing with reduced setup time, used as counterparts in packaging production.
• Pertinax Counterparts Pertinax products used to assist in packaging creasing as counterparts.
• Creasing Channels (Calha de Vinco) Creasing channels with different thicknesses and functions to assist in package folding.
• Braille and Accubraille Male Pieces Standard-size male Braille and Accubraille pieces for packaging with language for visually impaired individuals.
• Female Braille Pieces (Fêmeas de Braille) Standard-size female Braille pieces for packaging with language for visually impaired individuals.
• Molds for Box-Forming Machines Molds for cardboard box-forming machines, available in wood or PE certified for the food industry.
• Packaging Prototypes Prototype production service that allows customers to visualize the actual object as it will appear, enabling adjustments to ensure perfect packaging functionality.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bobst Tooling DivisioncoreTechnology or Integration · 1 May 2023Ongoing technical partnership and certification relationship with Bobst Tooling Division. The company received dual certifications (Bobst SP and SPO) for cutting dies, demonstrating advanced production methods, best technical knowledge, and high-quality materials. Bobst provides ongoing support and distinctly qualifies Siopa & Siopa to solve problems and improve automatic packaging production processes for both machine types.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Kocher + Beck: German-based manufacturer of cutting dies (flatbed and rotary), stripping tools, and counterplates serving the label and packaging printing industries worldwide. Directly comparable product portfolio (cutting dies for automatic packaging machines, stripping, counterparts) and customer overlap (packaging converters using Bobst and similar machines).
• RotoMetrics: RotoMetrics is a global manufacturer of rotary dies, anvils, and tooling for the label, folding carton, and corrugated converting industries. Comparable as a maker of cutting tooling for packaging production, particularly strong in rotary dies — a category Siopa & Siopa also serves.
• Marbach Die Cutting: Marbach is a leading global manufacturer of dies, makeready, and counterplates for the packaging industry, supplying flatbed, rotary, and thermoforming tooling for packaging converters. It is the broadest incumbent peer — comparable product categories (cutting dies, stripping, counterplates, thermoforming tooling) and similar end customers (packaging/printing converters) — but at much larger global scale than Siopa & Siopa.

Direct peers

• Spartanics: Spartanics produces laser cutting tooling and steel-rule dies for the label, packaging, and folding carton industries. Comparable product offering (cutting dies for packaging converters) with overlap in converting-industry tooling, though its technology base leans more toward laser-based die cutting.
• Atlas Die: Atlas Die is a North American manufacturer of steel rule dies, ejection rubber, and counter materials for the folding carton, corrugated, and plastics thermoforming industries. Closely comparable in producing cutting dies and counter-parts for packaging and thermoforming production, serving packaging converters — the same end customers as Siopa & Siopa.
• Bernal Dies: Manufacturer of cutting dies, stripping tools, and counterplates serving packaging and printing converters. Comparable product portfolio focused on steel-rule dies for packaging production — direct category overlap with Siopa & Siopa's cortantes, descasques, and contra-partes lines.

Emerging players

• Zünd Systemtechnik: Zünd manufactures digital cutting systems and modular cutting/routing solutions for packaging, signage, and industrial applications. Comparable as a cutting-tooling provider for packaging converters, though it focuses on digital cutting systems rather than steel-rule dies — represents the technology frontier that may shape the category over time.

Others

• BOX ON Demand: Provides corrugated box manufacturing equipment and tooling solutions for on-demand box production. Adjacent rather than directly competitive — operates in packaging production tooling but at the system level rather than replacement-die level. Useful as a reference point for the wider packaging tooling ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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