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Alpaplastic

HardwareGalliate Lombardo, ItalyFounded 1967· One of 1702 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Manufactures specialized injection-molded thermoplastic spools for FDM filament, featuring eco-certified recycled materials that reduce plastic waste by up to 70%, supporting sustainable 3D printing workflows.

CEO / Founder
Matteo Alberti
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Active
Total Funding
Bootstrapped
Latest Round
Bootstrapped

Technology & Products

Key Products

RS Series Spools; AG Series Spools; Plastic Second Life Recycled Spools; Hybrid Cardboard Spools

Technological Advantage

Specialized injection molding for high-precision filament carriers with certified recycled content. Claimed: Superior dimensional stability for high-speed winding. Verified: IPPR 'Plastic Second Life' certification.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces filament packaging costs and environmental compliance overhead by utilizing 'Plastic Second Life' certified recycled spools and lightweight hybrid designs that lower shipping expenses.

How They Differentiate

Focus on sustainability and circular economy with certified recycled materials. Differentiates from generalists by offering specialized AM-specific spools with 'Plastic Second Life' certification and hybrid cardboard-plastic designs that reduce plastic weight by 30%.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

3D printing filament manufacturers

Industry Verticals

Additive Manufacturing; Wire and Cable; Electronics

Competitors

Häfner & Krullmann; Sonoco; Spool-Techies

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Exporting to 20+ countries; 50+ years of operation.

Major Milestones

Founded in 1967; Launched Plastic Second Life certified products in 2015; Exhibitor at Formnext 2025

Notable Customers

CREAMELT®; Fillamentum; ColorFabb; Spectrum; Extrudr; Smart Materials 3D; Sakata 3D; Material4Print; Filament PM; Elkem