SAPA - the One-Shot® Company - is Superior Auto Parts Always.
This was born in the 70s.
An industrial group that begins with the first step taken by Angelo Affinita, a man born and raised in a small suburb of central-southern Italy. It all starts with craftsmanship, from "handmade", foundation of made in Italy.
I want to share a small but significant anecdote.
Angelo's father made handcrafted fixtures and fittings. Unique and inimitable pieces, real small works of art. But it was Angelo Affinita's intuition and ingenuity that radically changed his father's work and the future of SAPA.
In fact, he convinced his father to make the doors and windows in series , optimizing work processes and production. From manual processing to the perfection of mass-produced work.
The patented One-Shot® method, if you will, has its beginning right there.
The extraordinary human, technical and entrepreneurial skills of Angelo Affinita have transformed an artisan business into a consolidated and growing industrial reality, with 11 plants in Italy and Europe, over 1,800 employees and a turnover of 300 million.
Today SAPA is an Italian industrial group dedicated to injection molding for the automotive sector, with direct supply to the major Car Makers in Italy and abroad.
Key Facts
11 Factories3 South Italy / 3 North Italy / 2 Spain / 1 Poland / 1 Morocco / 1 China |
3 Varnishing Installments |
> 200 injection moulding press machinesFrom 50 to 4.000 tons |
29 patents ONE-SHOT® method |
4.5% turnover re-INVESTED in r&D |
+1800 PEOPLE |
Green investments10.000 m2 OF MODULES in 5 plant 4.500 t OF co2 Avoided 8.000.000 kwh PRODUCED |
85.500.000 COMPONENTS PER YEAR |
M&A focusInvestment banking strong relationships |
They chose us
our customers
Our story
from its foundation to today
2022
SAPA Group acquires a majority stake in Quarza's portfolio company, Grupo Hispamoldes, and expands its presence in Spain and Morocco.
2019
sapa in the future
Worldwide launch
Rosanna De Lucia, President of SAPA, was awarded by the President of the Italian Republic with the title of Cavaliere del Lavoro, an Italian honor bestowed on leading figures in the industry "who have proved to be singularly worthy"
2018
The FCA awards ceremony was held on December 17, 2018, where SAPA received the "Supplier of the Year 2018" award. This is the motivation: "for the proactive pursuit of technological excellence and the optimization of product costs".
2018
SAPA presents the One-Shot® method at IZB, one of the most important global events for automotive components.
2018
SAPA acquires Selmat and expands into the industrial vehicles and luxury cars sector.
2018
SAPA - the One-Shot Company - is always superior quality auto parts. The One-Shot® method is a worldwide patented, fastest all-in-on process for producing cheaper and lighter car components. SAPA Gmbh officially opens in Germany.
2017
new acquisitions
Acquisition of Brigoni S.p.A.
SAPA acquires 100% of Brigoni S.p.A., bringing the aggregate turnover close to 180 million euros, with 6 production sites and more than 1,000 people employed.
2016
superior automotive parts and applicationnua
One Level Up
SAPA becomes Superior Automotive Parts and Application.
A precise focusing method, with the aim of taking injection molding for the automotive sector to a higher level, with 2 main product families: engine area and interiors car.
SAPA becomes part of the ELITE project of Borsa Italiana, the new 21,000 m2 plant in Poland in Sosnowiec is inaugurated and turnover grows to almost 130 million.
2015
processo interanzionale
Expansion up to the USA
From Italy to Eastern Europe to the USA.
SAPA begins a scouting operation thanks to the support of the Chamber of Commerce and the UK Trade & Investments dept.
SAPA's international expansion project adds a prestigious and important element: in fact, it becomes part of the American Chamber of Commerce in Italy.
2014
new foreign markets
Strategic choices
The time has come for important strategic choices: SAPA focuses on new markets to consolidate its position on the foreign market.
An additional sales office is opened in Germany, oriented towards new customers such as Daimler and BMW.
2013
an increase in turnover of around 30 million euros
It's Jeep time
After Fiat and Volkswagen, it's time for Jeep: SAPA wins the order for the new SUV from the American company, with an increase in turnover of around 30 million euros.
And that's not all: the first assignment of activities by Volkswagen Group.
Continuous growth also requires new spaces, a new plant is acquired in Melfi (PZ).
2011
continue climbing
Volkswagen Group
Growth continues in the foreign market: a sales office is opened in Germany. The internationalization program launches the climb towards the heights of the giants.
SAPA is included in the list of accredited suppliers selected by the Volkswagen Group for the industrial production of plastic components.
2010
a pivotal year
The project in Poland starts
It's a crucial year. Angelo Affinita passes away, leaving control of the company to his wife Dora and children Mariangela, Antonio and Giovanni.
At the same time, the wings of the company also spread abroad: the project for growth in Poland, with the new opening of “SAPA Polska”, located in the Tychy area.
2007
continuous growth
300 million euros
The group acquires Robotec Srl in two stages: initially 49% (2007) and then total control in 2009.
It is the process of consolidating the group in the automotive plastic molding sector. A growth that it also reflects on the total turnover, exceeding 50 million euros.
2005
sales grows
Fiat group direct suppliers
Direct suppliers
SAPA becomes the direct supplier of the Fiat group, thanks to the acquisition of a branch of Lucchesi Srl, a company operating in the plastic material molding sector.
Turnover grows to 40 million euro and the process of focusing begins: only the automotive sector, the household appliances business unit is eliminated.
1995
ripe times
Plastcaudio srl is born
PLASTCAUDIO srl is born. After almost twenty years from the beginning, the time is ripe to start the plastic material molding business.
The production is directed to the automotive and household appliances industries. A significant, second step: the turnover will reach 12 million euros in 2004.
1974
a long entrepreneurial journey
Simeg Srl
The long entrepreneurial journey of Angelo Affinita and SAPA begins: Simeg Srl is established, a company that operates in the galvanic sector
2022
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2011
2010
2009
2007
2005
1995
1974
2022
SAPA Group acquires a majority stake in Quarza's portfolio company, Grupo Hispamoldes, and expands its presence in Spain and Morocco.
OGGI
2022
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2011
2010
2007
2005
1995
1974
2019
Rosanna De Lucia, President of SAPA, was awarded by the President of the Italian Republic with the title of Cavaliere del Lavoro, an Italian honor bestowed on leading figures in the industry "who have proved to be singularly worthy"
OGGI
2022
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2011
2010
2007
2005
1995
1974
2018
The FCA awards ceremony was held on December 17, 2018, where SAPA received the "Supplier of the Year 2018" award. This is the motivation: "for the proactive pursuit of technological excellence and the optimization of product costs".
OGGI
2022
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2011
2010
2007
2005
1995
1974
2018
SAPA presents the One-Shot® method at IZB, one of the most important global events for automotive components.
OGGI
2022
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2011
2010
2007
2005
1995
1974
2018
SAPA acquires Selmat and expands into the industrial vehicles and luxury cars sector.
OGGI
2022
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2011
2010
2007
2005
1995
1974
2018
SAPA - the One-Shot Company - is always superior quality auto parts. The One-Shot® method is a worldwide patented, fastest all-in-on process for producing cheaper and lighter car components. SAPA Gmbh officially opens in Germany.
OGGI
2022
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2011
2010
2007
2005
1995
1974
new acquisitions
Acquisition of Brigoni S.p.A.
SAPA acquires 100% of Brigoni S.p.A., bringing the aggregate turnover close to 180 million euros, with 6 production sites and more than 1,000 people employed.
OGGI
2022
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2011
2010
2007
2005
1995
1974
superior automotive parts and applicationnua
One Level Up
SAPA becomes Superior Automotive Parts and Application.
A precise focusing method, with the aim of taking injection molding for the automotive sector to a higher level, with 2 main product families: engine area and interiors car.
SAPA becomes part of the ELITE project of Borsa Italiana, the new 21,000 m2 plant in Poland in Sosnowiec is inaugurated and turnover grows to almost 130 million.
OGGI
2022
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2011
2010
2007
2005
1995
1974
international process
Expansion up to the USA
From Italy to Eastern Europe to the USA.
SAPA begins a scouting operation thanks to the support of the Chamber of Commerce and the UK Trade & Investments dept.
SAPA's international expansion project adds a prestigious and important element: in fact, it becomes part of the American Chamber of Commerce in Italy.
OGGI
2022
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2011
2010
2007
2005
1995
1974
new foreign markets
Strategic choices
The time has come for important strategic choices: SAPA focuses on new markets to consolidate its position on the foreign market.
An additional sales office is opened in Germany, oriented towards new customers such as Daimler and BMW.
OGGI
2022
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2011
2010
2007
2005
1995
1974
an increase in turnover of around 30 million euros
It's Jeep time
After Fiat and Volkswagen, it's time for Jeep: SAPA wins the order for the new SUV from the American company, with an increase in turnover of around 30 million euros.
And that's not all: the first assignment of activities by Volkswagen Group.
Continuous growth also requires new spaces, a new plant is acquired in Melfi (PZ).
OGGI
2022
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2011
2010
2007
2005
1995
1974
continue climbing
Volkswagen Group
Growth continues in the foreign market: a sales office is opened in Germany. The internationalization program launches the climb towards the heights of the giants.
SAPA is included in the list of accredited suppliers selected by the Volkswagen Group for the industrial production of plastic components.
OGGI
2022
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2011
2010
2007
2005
1995
1974
a pivotal year
The project in Poland starts
It's a crucial year. Angelo Affinita passes away, leaving control of the company to his wife Dora and children Mariangela, Antonio and Giovanni.
At the same time, the wings of the company also spread abroad: the project for growth in Poland, with the new opening of “SAPA Polska”, located in the Tychy area.
OGGI
2022
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2011
2010
2007
2005
1995
1974
a pivotal year
SAPA becomes a corporate group
Constant growth over time leads to a reorganization and SAPA becomes a corporate group. From a transfer operation, the PLASTCAUDIO group transfers its industrial branch to the group controlled by Adler Sapa (today, SAPA), thus becoming the holding company of the group that controls SAPA and Robotec.
OGGI
2022
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2011
2010
2007
2005
1995
1974
continuous growth
300 million
euros
The group acquires Robotec Srl in two stages: initially 49% (2007) and then total control in 2009.
It is the process of consolidating the group in the automotive plastic molding sector. A growth that it also reflects on the total turnover, exceeding 50 million euros.
OGGI
2022
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2011
2010
2007
2005
1995
1974
sales grows
Fiat group direct suppliers
SAPA becomes a direct supplier of the Fiat group, thanks to the acquisition of a branch of Lucchesi Srl, a company that operates in the plastic material molding sector.
Turnover grows to 40 million euros and the process begins of focus: only the automotive sector, the household appliances business unit is eliminated.
OGGI
2022
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2011
2010
2007
2005
1995
1974
ripe times
Plastcaudio srl is born
PLASTCAUDIO srl is born. After almost twenty years from the beginning, the time is ripe to start the plastic material molding business.
The production is directed to the automotive and household appliances industries. A significant, second step: the turnover will reach 12 million euros in 2004.
OGGI
2022
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2011
2010
2007
2005
1995
1974
a long entrepreneurial journey
Simeg Srl
The long entrepreneurial journey of Angelo Affinita and SAPA begins: Simeg Srl is established, a company that operates in the galvanic sector