SOPI

What SOPI does

SOPI d.o.o. is a Slovenia-based manufacturer of precision plastic dispensing solutions, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Komenda. The company designs and produces plastic dispensing nozzles, adapters, caulk caps, mixing nozzles, and specialty items using Fanuc injection moulding technology, with materials including HDPE and post-consumer recycled (PCR) HDPE. Its flagship innovation is the patented Flip'n'Spread adhesive spreader system, protected by a 2020 patent, which targets precise application of compounds in foil sausage and cartridge formats. SOPI also operates the Nozzle Design Lab, providing custom mould design, assembly lines, and turnkey production solutions for private label and bespoke nozzle programs.

The company sells primarily to industrial and professional buyers across the chemical, automotive/marine, construction/flooring, and DIY segments in approximately 19 countries. Distribution runs through a B2B e-commerce storefront with account-based pricing, email ordering, direct pickup at headquarters, and a Netherlands distribution center established in 2016. Pricing is unit-based, ranging from roughly €15 for Flip'n'Spread test packs to €360+ for professional spreader sets, with private label and custom work quoted on a project basis.

SOPI holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications (valid through 2026), integrated an on-site solar power plant and Factory 4.0 practices in 2022, and is privately held under founder/CEO leadership with no disclosed outside investment. The company carries the SOPI® trademark, runs the Flip'n'Spread and Nozzle Design Lab sub-brands, and emphasizes sustainability, customization, and 20 years of dispensing expertise as core positioning.

Name

SOPI

Legal name

SOPI d.o.o.

Website

https://sopi-dispensing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SOPI d.o.o. is a Slovenia-based manufacturer of precision plastic dispensing nozzles and the patented Flip'n'Spread adhesive spreader system, serving chemical, automotive/marine, construction/flooring, and DIY customers across 19 countries via B2B e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Dispensing Components

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Blow-Molded Packaging Closures & Dispensing Components (Caps, Nozzles) (IMANAGAH)

Keywords

• Plastic dispensing nozzles
• Adhesive spreader systems
• Injection moulded components
• PCR eco nozzles
• Industrial dispensing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Komenda

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Dispensing Nozzles: Sale of plastic nozzles including standard nozzles, PCR nozzles, V-seam nozzles, flat bead nozzles, and specialty nozzles for various industrial applications. Products sold in packs with varying quantities (e.g., 50 pcs, 100 pcs, 1200 pcs).
2. Product Sales - Flip'n'Spread Systems: Sale of Flip'n'Spread adhesive spreader systems including spreader heads, adapters, test packs, and complete flooring sets. Products range from test packs (14.90-19.90 EUR) to professional sets (150-360+ EUR).
3. Product Sales - Adapters and Accessories: Sale of plastic nozzle adapters, foil bag adapters, cartridge adapters, nozzle extenders, caulk caps, and mixing nozzles for diverse dispensing needs.
4. Private Label / Custom Products: Custom-made products developed through Nozzle Design Lab at cost-effective pricing. Private label nozzles can be customized for specific customer requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SOPI designs and manufactures plastic dispensing nozzles (including HDPE and post-consumer recycled PCR variants) and the patented Flip'n'Spread adhesive spreader system for precise application of adhesives, foams, silicones, and sealants. Products are produced via in-house Fanuc injection moulding and sold to industrial B2B buyers in chemical, automotive, marine, construction, and flooring sectors across 19 countries. The Nozzle Design Lab provides custom mould design, private label manufacturing, and turnkey production solutions for OEM clients.

Product overview

SOPI is a Slovenia-based manufacturer of innovative dispensing solutions, specializing in plastic nozzles and adhesive application technology. The product portfolio centers on three main categories: (1) Standard dispensing nozzles including plastic nozzles, PCR (post-consumer recycled) nozzles, caulking nozzles, ribbon bead nozzles, mixing nozzles, and specialty nozzles for automotive/marine applications; (2) Flip'n'Spread™ adhesive spreader system - the company's patented flagship innovation for precise adhesive application in flooring, woodworking, and masonry applications, available with various spreader heads (50mm, 63mm), adapters, and test packs; and (3) Nozzle Design Lab - a custom design and manufacturing service for creating bespoke injection-moulded dispensing solutions. The company serves industrial and professional users across 19 countries with manufacturing capabilities including a Fanuc injection moulding center, and holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Flip'n'Spread: World's most versatile adhesive spreader for compounds and adhesives stored in foil sausage systems and cartridges
• Nozzle Design Lab

Quantifiable outcome

• Flip'n'Spread V100 A4 1365 applies 100 mm wide adhesive band with 6 beads yielding 800-1000 g of flooring adhesive per square meter
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Bostik (Arkema): Global adhesives manufacturer serving construction, industrial, and DIY markets with complementary applicator and nozzle accessories — overlaps with SOPI's construction/flooring and chemical-industry customer base.
• 3M: Diversified industrial major offering adhesive dispensing accessories, caulking nozzles, and DIY applicators — broad overlap with SOPI's standard nozzles, caulking nozzles, and DIY/consumer segments.
• Sika AG: Swiss construction chemicals and flooring adhesives major with its own dispensing/applicator systems for sealants and adhesives — comparable to SOPI's flooring and construction vertical, especially through Flip'n'Spread.
• Henkel (Loctite): Global adhesives and sealants major with Loctite-branded dispensing accessories, nozzles, and applicators — overlapping with SOPI's chemical-industry and DIY segments but as part of a much broader adhesive portfolio.

Direct peers

• TAH Industries: Manufacturer of static mixing nozzles and dispensing cartridges for two-part adhesives — directly comparable to SOPI's mixing nozzle and caulking nozzle offerings for chemical and construction customers.
• medmix (formerly Sulzer Mixpac): Swiss-based manufacturer of static mixing nozzles, cartridge systems, and two-component dispensing components serving adhesives, sealants, and chemical industries — directly overlaps SOPI's mixing nozzle and dispensing product lines.
• RAMPF Group: German-based producer of polymer dispensing and mixing systems including static mixers and cartridge solutions for industrial adhesives — directly comparable to SOPI's dispensing nozzle and custom moulding capabilities.
• Nordson Corporation (EFD): US-headquartered precision fluid dispensing specialist offering nozzles, valves, and cartridge systems for adhesives and sealants — directly comparable to SOPI's precision nozzle portfolio and automotive/marine dispensing use cases.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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