Hylab Srl

What Hylab Srl does

Hylab Srl is the Italian operating entity of a multi-entity group that designs and manufactures commercial soap, paper, and hygiene dispensing systems. The brand was formed from the fusion of two pre-existing dispenser businesses, consolidating their product portfolios under a single sustainability-focused identity anchored by recycled-content plastics and on-site manufacturing scrap recycling.

The group's product range spans roughly a dozen dispenser families, including the Intro, Myriad, Multiflex, Excel, and Ecoline series, covering soap and foam dispensers, hand-towel and autocut dispensers, toilet tissue dispensers, and modular touch-free and manual configurations. Dispensers are designed for compatibility with proprietary refill formats and consumables, and are documented to use up to 85% post-consumer recycled plastic in selected SKUs. Manufacturing and design are performed in-house.

The group operates through Hylab Srl (Italy, Monza), Brightwell Dosing Limited T/A Hylab and Hylab Dispensers Ltd (United Kingdom), Brightwell Dispensers Inc. (Delaware, with a Lenexa, Kansas office), and serves the French market, supported by a multilingual website and dealer/distributor channels. Pricing is quote-based and go-to-market targets three commercial verticals: healthcare, hospitality, and facilities management. Revenue is generated through hardware unit sales and the recurring consumption of compatible soap and paper refills installed across multi-site washrooms.

Name

Hylab Srl

Legal name

Hylab Srl

Website

https://hylabdispensers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hylab Srl is the Italian entity of a multi-country group that designs and manufactures commercial soap, paper, and hygiene dispensing systems with recycled-content plastics, serving healthcare, hospitality, and facilities management customers across Europe and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Hygiene Dispensers

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Hygiene Packaging & Dispensing Systems (Dispenser Systems, Packs) (IMAMAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Home Care Tools & Consumables (Sponges, Wipes, Brushes, Gloves, Mop Refills) (CRADAKAM)

Keywords

• Soap dispensers
• Paper dispensers
• Commercial hygiene
• Washroom solutions
• Hand towel dispensers

Headquarters

HQ city

Vimercate

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dispenser Hardware Sales: Sale of soap dispensers, toilet paper dispensers, and hand towel dispensers for commercial environments including healthcare, hospitality and facilities management sectors.
2. Custom/Bespoke Solutions: Custom design and manufacturing services for personalised dispensers with branded elements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hylab designs and manufactures soap, hand towel, and toilet tissue dispensing systems for commercial washrooms across healthcare, hospitality, and facilities management environments. Its portfolio spans entry-level to premium ranges built from ABS, recycled ABS, stainless steel, and biodegradable polypropylene, including sealed-cartridge touch-free systems aimed at preventing cross-contamination. The company offers custom branding and design services and operates an on-site recycling center that reprocesses post-consumer plastic waste into new dispenser casings.

Product overview

Hylab is a global provider of soap and paper dispenser solutions operating from Milan, Italy and Newhaven, UK. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of dispensing products organized into multiple product lines: Ecoline (biodegradable PP dispensers), Excel (ABS plastic dispensers), Intro/Intro2Life (versatile and sustainable recycled plastic dispensers), Multiflex (custom healthcare dispensing systems), Myriad (sleek healthcare dispensers), and Vela/Mercury/Milano/Materia/2Life (additional washroom solutions). Product categories span soap dispensers (manual, touch-free, bulk-fill), hand towel dispensers (centrefeed, autocut, folded), and toilet tissue dispensers (jumbo, coreless, domestic). Materials include ABS plastic, recycled ABS, stainless steel, aluminum, polycarbonate, and biodegradable polypropylene. The company serves healthcare, hospitality, and facilities management sectors with customization options including branding and color choices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Intro: Entry-level dispenser range including Intro Modular, Intro 2nd Life, and Intro Mini variants for soap and paper dispensing.
• Intro 2nd Life
• 2Life
• Myriad
• Myriad Recycled
• Modular
• Multiflex
• Mercury
• Vela
• Milano
• Materia
• Ecoline
• Excel
• Profood

Products and services

• Ecoline Range Eco-friendly dispenser line made from biodegradable Polypropylene (PP) with additive that accelerates biodegradation up to 99%, breaking down in under 10 years. Bulk-packaged to reduce waste. Includes soap dispensers, hand towel dispensers, centrefeed dispensers, jumbo roll dispensers, toilet tissue dispensers, and domestic toilet roll dispensers for commercial washrooms.
• Excel Range High-quality ABS plastic dispensers with sleek white finish for modern washrooms. Includes soap dispensers (1000ml liquid/800ml foam), mini jumbo roll dispensers, hand towel dispensers, toilet tissue dispensers, touch-free soap dispensers, twin toilet roll dispensers, jumbo roll dispensers, and centrefeed dispensers.
• Intro Range (including Intro 2nd Life) Versatile dispenser line including standard Intro models and the Intro 2nd Life sustainable sub-line. Intro 2nd Life dispensers feature 85% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic and compact design (25% smaller than predecessors). Intro Modular (2025) continues the modular approach with hygiene-focused features.
• Multiflex Range Custom dispensing solutions designed for healthcare settings to prevent cross-contamination. Uses sealed cartridges to safeguard soap from airborne germs and bacteria. Offers liquid, foam, and spray pump options with key or keyless opening. Available in manual and touch-free versions.
• Myriad Range Sleek and easy-to-clean dispensers available in black or white, featuring seamless joint design. Includes manual and MultiFlex variants for liquid, foam, or spray soaps. Targeted at healthcare and infection-sensitive environments.
• Vela Range Premium dispenser line including Tris System paper dispensers for modern washrooms.
• Mercury Range Commercial-grade hand towel dispensers, toilet tissue dispensers, and soap dispensers for professional washroom environments.
• Milano Range Tris System paper dispensers with Italian design aesthetic for washrooms and commercial environments.
• Materia Range Tris System paper dispensers for commercial washroom applications.
• 2Life Range Sustainable dispenser line with eco-friendly materials and design for reduced environmental impact, made from recycled plastics for hand towel and toilet tissue dispensing.
• Soap Dispensers Manual, touch-free, and bulk-fill soap dispensers available in various materials (ABS, recycled ABS, stainless steel, biodegradable PP) and capacities (400ml to 3000ml). Compatible with liquid, foam, gel, spray, and institutional soap formulations.
• Hand Towel Dispensers Dispensers for paper hand towels including centrefeed, autocut, and folded (C/V/Z-fold) configurations. Capacities range from 150 to 600 towels with various materials including ABS plastic and recycled options.
• Toilet Tissue Dispensers Dispensers for toilet paper including mini jumbo, coreless, corematic, and domestic roll configurations. Features include transparent windows for level monitoring and locking mechanisms for security.
• Modular Multiflex Touch-Free Soap Dispenser Hygienic touch-free soap dispenser with custom sealed cartridges preventing cross-contamination. Uses C-cell batteries and infrared sensors. Dimensions: 10.4 x 6.6 x 4 inches. Capacity: 33.8 oz disposable bottle. Available in white and black.
• Modular Multiflex Manual Soap Dispenser Manual soap dispenser with sealed cartridges for healthcare environments. Dimensions: 10.3 x 4.5 x 4 inches. Capacity: 33.8 oz. Material: ABS cover/backplate/window.
• Myriad Multiflex Dispenser Manual soap dispenser for healthcare featuring sealed cartridges minimizing bacterial contamination. Sleek design in black or white with seamless window joint. Delivers controlled liquid or foam soap. Dimensions: 10.4 x 4.7 x 4 inches.
• Custom/Bespoke Dispenser Design Service Custom design and manufacturing services for personalised dispensers with branded elements, allowing customers to tailor aesthetics, color, and branding to specific requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% post-consumer recycled plastic in Intro 2nd Life products
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Tork (Essity): Global market-leading commercial paper and soap dispenser brand owned by Essity, sold as part of integrated tissue and hygiene consumables programmes. Overlaps directly with Hylab's paper dispenser ranges but at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Rubbermaid Commercial Products: US manufacturer of commercial washroom and janitorial products including soap dispensers and waste systems. Overlaps with Hylab's soap dispenser and facilities management offerings as part of a much broader product portfolio.
• Georgia-Pacific Professional: US commercial hygiene business offering enMotion and Pacific Blue dispensers integrated with paper consumables programmes. Competes with Hylab's hand towel and tissue dispenser ranges in facilities management accounts.
• Kimberly-Clark Professional: Major US-based manufacturer of commercial washroom dispensers, soaps, and paper products including Scott and Kleenex brands. Competes with Hylab across healthcare and facilities management channels with bundled consumables supply models.

Direct peers

• OPHARDT Hygiene: German-headquartered manufacturer of commercial soap, sanitizer, and paper dispensers serving healthcare and public-sector washrooms globally. Closest direct comparable to Hylab in product mix, sustainability messaging, and Europe-led distribution.
• GOJO Industries: US-based specialist in soap and sanitizer dispensing systems (PURELL brand) with strong healthcare and foodservice presence. Closest comparable to Hylab's healthcare-focused Multiflex platform and touch-free soap dispenser range.
• Hagleitner Hygiene: Austrian manufacturer of commercial soaps, sanitizers, and proprietary dispensers serving European healthcare and hospitality markets. Closely comparable to Hylab on integrated soap-plus-dispenser offering, European footprint, and sustainability positioning.
• Brightwell Dosing Limited: UK-based parent company of Hylab and established dosing and dispenser manufacturer. Shares overlapping product technology, manufacturing footprint, and customer base with Hylab and represents the closest internal benchmark for the Hylab brand's economics.
• CWS Hygiene: European hygiene solutions provider offering washroom dispensers, soaps, and managed service contracts across healthcare, hospitality, and facilities. Comparable to Hylab in target segments and integrated dispenser-plus-consumables model.
• Dolphin Solutions: UK-based commercial washroom solutions provider offering soap dispensers, hand dryers, and accessories. Competes with Hylab directly in the UK healthcare and facilities management specification channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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