STASTO Avtomatika d.o.o.

What STASTO Avtomatika d.o.o. does

STASTO Avtomatika d.o.o. is the Slovenian sales and service subsidiary of the Austrian-headquartered STASTO Group, operating from 88 Koprska ulica, Ljubljana. It is a 50%-held minority entity under the STASTO International KG umbrella, which coordinates management, product and partner management, data management, and marketing across all STASTO companies. As part of a distribution group serving machine and plant manufacturers, series manufacturers, in-house maintenance operations, vehicle constructors, and special-purpose machine builders, the Slovenian entity supports the local market access for pneumatic components (cylinders, valves, fittings, regulators, filters, lubricators) and industrial valves/armatures (solenoid, ball, butterfly, gate valves, pressure regulators). All active SKUs are sourced exclusively from European manufacturers under the formalized "Made in Europe" initiative.

The group's technology backbone combines a 10,000+ SKU pneumatic catalog and a comparable valve/armature catalog with the Automated Small Parts Warehouse (AKL) commissioned in 2024, an AI-supported order and invoice processing system leveraging OpenAI and Anthropic as sub-processors, and an e-commerce storefront (STASTO Store) offering reference search, technical filters, series comparison, and PunchOut/OCI procurement integration. Distribution runs through regional field sales teams in Austria (AT01, AT02) and an international desk (AT03), supplemented by the online channel and subsidiary-level service. Customer references span automotive (AVL, Magna), tire manufacturing (Michelin), food (Agrana, 11er, Rauch Mehl), packaging (Dunapack), glass (Forglass), building materials (Xella, Binderholz), energy (Rockfin, Linde Gas), mining (mine master), and many others.

STASTO Avtomatika d.o.o. earns revenue through one-time product sales of pneumatic and valve components and through professional services (technical consulting, engineering, AutomationPackage, Combination, Just-In-Time-Package). Pricing is quote-based in EUR with standard payment terms of net 30 days (2% discount within 14 days), ex works. The broader group employs 120+ people across six country operations, generated EUR 29.5 million in revenue in FY2022, and operates under a Co-Entrepreneur Model (MitUnternehmerModell) introduced in 1993 that grants qualifying employees equity participation.

Name

STASTO Avtomatika d.o.o.

Legal name

STASTO Automation KG

Website

https://stasto.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

STASTO Avtomatika d.o.o. is the Slovenian subsidiary of Austrian STASTO Group, distributing European-sourced pneumatic components and industrial valves to machine and plant manufacturers, maintenance operations, and special-purpose machine builders in Slovenia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial automation components distribution (pneumatics and industrial valves)

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pneumatic Air Preparation & Distribution (FRL assemblies, manifolds, air headers) (IMAHAGAD), Industrial MRO Supplies for Vehicle/Equipment Workshops (Bearings, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Fasteners) (TLAKAOAK), Sourcing Support & RFx Administration (RFI/RFP/RFQ) (BPAAAJAC)

Keywords

• Pneumatic components
• Industrial valves
• Compressed air systems
• Industrial fittings
• Automation engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ljubljana, Slovenia

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of pneumatic components and industrial valves through STASTO Store e-commerce platform and direct sales teams.
2. Service Revenue: Technical consulting, engineering services, STASTO AutomationPackage, STASTO Combination, STASTO Just-In-Time-Package, and logistics services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

STASTO Avtomatika d.o.o., as the Slovenian subsidiary of the STASTO Group, distributes pneumatic components and industrial valves sourced exclusively from European manufacturers. It sells cylinders, solenoid valves, fittings, regulators, filters, and armatures to industrial customers, complemented by structured automation service packages (STASTO AutomationPackage, STASTO Combination, STASTO Just-In-Time-Package) and technical consulting. Distribution is carried out via direct field sales and the STASTO Store e-commerce platform, supported by an automated small parts warehouse for short response times.

Product overview

STASTO offers a comprehensive portfolio of pneumatic and valve solutions for industrial applications. The core product range includes Pneumatics (cylinders, valves, hoses, fittings, regulators, filters, lubricators, compressed air safety) and Armatures (solenoid valves, ball valves, butterfly valves, gate valves, pressure switches, pressure regulators). These are complemented by service modules: STASTO AutomationPackage for structured complex solutions, STASTO Combination for proven configurations, and STASTO Just-In-Time-Package for deadline-critical projects. Supporting services include Consulting and Engineering, Logistics & Availability, and Digitalization & AI. All products are sourced exclusively from European manufacturers under the 'Made in Europe' initiative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pneumatics A core product category covering pneumatic cylinders, valves, hoses, fittings, regulators, filters, lubricators, and compressed air safety components used for precise movements and reliable industrial processes in manufacturing environments.
• Armatures (Industrial Valves and Control Technology) A core product category covering industrial valves and control technology, including solenoid valves, ball valves, butterfly valves, gate valves, pressure switches, and pressure regulators designed for robust long-term industrial applications.
• STASTO AutomationPackage
• STASTO Combination A service offering of proven pneumatic/valve configurations based on real-life use cases that reduce coordination effort and accelerate implementation for customers.
• STASTO Just-In-Time-Package A scheduled-delivery service package that creates reliability for projects with critical deadlines through clear delivery agreements and defined processes.
• Consulting and Engineering Services Technical consulting and engineering expertise offered to customers based on regional knowledge, short decision-making paths, and European partnerships, supporting customers across design, procurement, and maintenance of pneumatic systems.
• Logistics & Availability Service A service supporting customers with short response times and high availability of pneumatic and valve components, enabled by a fully automated small parts warehouse with intelligent robotics technology.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of customer relationships are long-term
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MS PROMCOM d.o.o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2013STASTO acquired 50% stake in MS PROMCOM d.o.o. in Belgrade in July 2013. The company had been selling STASTO products and services for several years. This partnership enables direct service of Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Montenegro markets.
• Pneumatika Hungaria Kft.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2010STASTO acquired 50% stake in Pneumatika Hungaria Kft. in Budapest in November 2010. The market expertise of this well-established company combined with STASTO's product range provides ideal conditions for successful partnership in Hungary.
• Cibex GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner50% owned subsidiary providing IT solutions within STASTO Group ecosystem.
• Infotainment Tirol GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner50% owned subsidiary founded in 2021 under STASTO Group umbrella, focused on creating interactive and captivating experiences through state-of-the-art technology and creative storytelling.
• STASTO International KGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in August 2011 to optimally advance and coordinate STASTO expansion. Located at STASTO Austria building, supports all STASTO companies in Management, Product & Partner Management, Data Management, and Marketing. Currently 5 people dedicated to these tasks.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Festo: Global market leader in pneumatic automation (cylinders, valves, air preparation) with deep direct-to-OEM sales and engineering support. STASTO's pneumatic product portfolio directly overlaps Festo's, and both serve European industrial OEMs through technical field sales.
• Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control technologies leader with significant pneumatic and valve product lines through its Industrial and Fluid Connectors groups. Competes with STASTO on pneumatic/valve components for industrial OEMs and has far greater scale and geographic reach.
• Bosch Rexroth: Major pneumatics and hydraulics supplier under Bosch, offering components plus factory automation solutions. Comparable to STASTO in pneumatic product scope, but with global scale, factory-direct relationships, and broader factory automation offering.
• SMC Corporation: World's largest pneumatics manufacturer offering cylinders, valves, FRLs and air treatment products through direct and distribution channels. Overlaps with STASTO's pneumatic catalog and competes for similar machine-builder customers across Europe.

Direct peers

• Camozzi: Italian pneumatics manufacturer with a European direct and distributor sales model very similar to STASTO's. Competes head-to-head in pneumatic cylinders, valves, and fittings for industrial OEMs and machine builders across Europe.
• Bürkert: German specialist in fluid control valves, sensors, and pneumatics with strong European direct-sales coverage. Closely overlaps with STASTO's 'Armatures' (valve/armature) product category and target customers.
• Eugen Seitz Vertriebs GmbH: German specialist distributor and technical representative for industrial valves and pneumatics serving European OEMs and plant builders. Highly comparable to STASTO in being a value-added European technical distributor of valves and pneumatics.
• Aventics (Emerson): Pneumatics specialist under Emerson offering cylinders, valves, and air preparation products to industrial customers. Directly comparable product portfolio and target customer profile to STASTO's pneumatic business.
• IMI Norgren: Fluid and motion control specialist within IMI plc, with pneumatic, valve, and actuator offerings. Comparable to STASTO in product mix and industrial OEM customer base across Europe.

Regional players

• Würth Industrie: Industrial distribution arm of the Würth Group serving European manufacturers with C-class parts (fasteners, pneumatics, tools) and vendor-managed inventory. Comparable to STASTO in distribution-led model and European mid-market customer base, though with a much wider product range.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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