Synecom Srl

What Synecom Srl does

Synecom Srl is an Italian privately-held company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Stezzano (Bergamo), specializing in industrial management of SF6 (sulphur hexafluoride) gas for high and medium voltage electrical installations and particle accelerators. SF6 is one of the most potent greenhouse gases (GWP ~22,800x CO2) yet remains technically necessary for electrical insulation and arc extinction, making its lifecycle management a regulatory and environmental priority. Synecom positions itself as the first and only provider in Europe offering an Integrated SF6 Regeneration Cycle, built around a proprietary cryogenic molecular seal regeneration process that returns decomposed or contaminated SF6 to purity levels equal to or exceeding new gas (>3.7N–4.5N) under IEC 60376 standards. The company operates a 450 ton/year regeneration facility, the only REACH-certified operation of its kind across Europe, and supports utilities and research institutions with the F-Green continuous monitoring system, certified handling services, and certified training under EU 2024/573.

The business operates a hybrid B2B model combining professional services (regeneration, analysis, recovery, refilling, leak detection, decontamination, training) with proprietary hardware sales (portable compressors, vacuums, refilling kits, Basic/Active/Giant/Synergic/Flow V1/Comfort Flow lines, and the 2025-launched Micro Analyser ALY-101-05-S). Customers are concentrated in two verticals — energy utilities and OEMs (TERNA, ENEL, SIEMENS, ABB, SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC, HITACHI) and nuclear physics/fusion research institutions (CERN, ITER, INFN, CNR/RFX, JAEA/QST, F4E) — supplemented by a global distributor network. Go-to-market is enterprise direct sales supplemented by international trade fair presence (Italy, Spain, France, Germany, USA, Colombia, UAE), a training academy serving as a credentialing channel, and event-driven demand generation. Pricing is quote-based with no publicly disclosed rates. Headquarters reside in Stezzano with reported headcount of 11–50 employees.

Name

Synecom Srl

Legal name

Synecom Srl

Website

https://synecom.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Synecom Srl is an Italian privately-held firm founded in 2005 that provides an integrated SF6 gas regeneration cycle — combining cryogenic regeneration, certified handling services, the F-Green monitoring system, and proprietary equipment — for energy utilities and particle accelerator research institutions across Europe and beyond.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Stezzano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. SF6 Gas Supply: Supply of new and regenerated SF6 gas in technical quality according to IEC 60376 with purity levels from 99.97% (3.7N) to 99.995% (4.5N).
2. SF6 Regeneration Services: Industrial regeneration process that extends SF6 gas lifecycle, returning gas to quality standards exceeding IEC 60376 requirements. The process avoids both production of new SF6 and disposal of used gas.
3. Gas Analysis and Certification: Analysis and certification services for SF6 gas in cylinders, equipment and containers, classifying according to CEI 60376 and CEI 60480 standards.
4. Recovery and Filling Services: On-site recovery and filling of SF6 gas in high/medium voltage electrical equipment and particle accelerators by qualified and certified technicians.
5. Monitoring Systems (F-Green): Proprietary monitoring system for continuous surveillance of SF6 gas parameters including dew point, temperature, and pressure with remote connectivity capabilities.
6. SF6 Handling Equipment: Portable compressors, vacuum units, filling kits, and accessories for SF6 gas management. Products include Basic, Active, Giant, Synergic, Flow V1, Comfort Flow lines.
7. Training Courses: European F-Gas certification courses per EU 2024/573, equipment handling training, and specialized courses for high/medium voltage installations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Synecom provides an Integrated SF6 Regeneration Cycle covering sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) gas regeneration, analysis, recovery, refilling, and monitoring for high and medium voltage electrical installations and particle accelerators. The company sells proprietary SF6 handling equipment (compressors, vacuums, refilling kits, analyzers) and the patented F-Green monitoring system, alongside certified training services for F-Gas handling under EU regulations.

Product overview

Synecom Srl is a specialized provider of SF6 (sulphur hexafluoride) gas management solutions, offering an integrated portfolio of products and services for the energy sector. The core offering centers on the patented Integrated SF6 Regeneration Cycle, a comprehensive platform combining gas regeneration, analysis, recovery, and monitoring services. Key products include the new Synecom Micro Analyser (ALY-101-05-S) for portable on-site gas analysis, the F-Green Monitoring System for continuous SF6 gas monitoring and loss prediction, and a full range of portable equipment (compressors, vacuums, refilling systems) under product lines including Basic, Synergic, Giant, and Active. Services encompass gas regeneration (cryogenic molecular-sealed process), gas analysis and certification (CEI 60376/60480), recovery and refilling, vacuum treatments, leak detection, decontamination, and end-of-life equipment management. Training services for European F-Gas licensing are also provided. The company serves high/medium voltage electrical installations (AIS/GIS), particle accelerators (ITER project), piping systems, and automation and control systems applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• F-Green: Patented monitoring system dedicated to SF6 gas and F-Gas, ensuring environmental protection, monitoring, event dating, reporting, and prevention of failures in high voltage installations and particle accelerators.
• Synecom Micro Analizzatore (ALY-101-05-S)
• Integrated SF6 Regeneration Cycle

Quantifiable outcome

• Each kg of regenerated SF6 gas avoids 2.05 tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions into the atmosphere
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Trafag EspañaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 November 2025Regional exhibition partner for ENLIT Europe 2025 in Bilbao, Spain (November 18-20, 2025). Collaborates on trade show presence in Spanish market.
• ErasmusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 November 2025Regional exhibition partner for FISE 2025 in Medellin, Colombia (November 11-13, 2025). Collaborates on trade show presence in Latin American market.
• TERNA Rete ItaliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Closed-Cycle Management of SF6 project. Synecom receives SF6 gas extracted from equipment no longer suitable for reuse (due to impurities above CEI EN 60480 limits) for regeneration and reuse in the same equipment. This partnership enables Terna to minimize disposal and atmospheric dispersion of SF6 gas while reducing direct emissions from their National Transmission Grid operations.
• ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSynecom holds contracts with ITER, the largest international reference for nuclear fusion experimentation. ITER is a consortium of European Union, Russia, China, Japan, USA, India, and South Korea. Synecom works on NBTF (Neutral Beam Test Facility) projects including MITICA full-scale prototype development.
• Consortium RFXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific organization founded in 1996 in Padua, promoted by CNR, ENEA, University of Padova, INFN, and Acciaierie Venete. Synecom collaborates on controlled thermonuclear fusion research, specifically on the MITICA project at PRIMA site in CNR Padua.
• JAEA/QST (Japan Atomic Energy Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on particle accelerator projects and nuclear fusion research. JAEA is a major international research laboratory partner for Synecom's NBI/NBTF power supply systems.
• F4E (Fusion for Energy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean joint undertaking for ITER. Synecom holds contracts for installation and testing of power supply systems in NBTF (Neutral Beam Test Facility) for nuclear fusion research.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Linde plc: Global industrial gases major with extensive specialty gas and on-site services capabilities. A potential large-scale entrant into SF6 gas services given its distribution scale and utility customer relationships across Europe.
• Solvay SA: Belgian chemical company historically one of the major SF6 gas producers globally. While a gas supplier rather than regeneration specialist, Solvay represents the 'compete vs. partner' incumbent on the upstream side of the SF6 value chain.
• Air Liquide SA: Global industrial gas and services company with deep utility and research-institution relationships. Listed as a Synecom customer/partner already, but also a broad incumbent capable of competing in SF6 management services at scale.
• WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG: Global measurement instrument manufacturer with gas analysis and monitoring solutions including SF6-related measurement products. A broader incumbent with portfolio overlap on gas analysis instrumentation, though not specialized in full regeneration services.

Direct peers

• EMTEL Sp. z o.o. Polish company specializing in SF6 gas regeneration, recovery, and analysis services for the power industry. Direct competitor in the European SF6 gas management service market with comparable offerings to Synecom's core regeneration cycle.
• DILO Armaturen und Anlagen GmbH: German-headquartered global leader in SF6 gas handling equipment and services for the electrical industry. Directly comparable to Synecom across SF6 recovery, regeneration, analysis, refilling equipment, and training, with a longer track record and broader international footprint.
• GAT - Gas- und Abgas-Technik GmbH: German specialist in gas and waste-gas technology serving power and industrial customers. Comparable SF6-related service offerings focused on European power utilities, overlapping with Synecom's customer base.
• Enerac Inc. US-based manufacturer of portable gas analyzers including combustion and emissions analyzers used in industrial applications. Comparable to Synecom's Synecom Micro Analyser product line in portable on-site gas analysis instrumentation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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