Who we are
Sisma is an Italian company specialising in the production and distribution of FMCG products for personal care, food sharing and home care.
A leader with its iconic brands, it offers innovative and effective products to improve people's quality of life and contribute to sustainable development.
PERSONAL
CARE
FOOD
CARE
HOME
CARE
Our numbers
Sisma has been present in Italy for 60 years and soon became a major player on the Italian and European scene.
With the acquisition of the Cottonord production plant and the company Ivalda S.p.A, Sisma intensified its production and distribution of cotton products and toothpicks and skewers.
1.9 mld
*
Cotton pads
produced annually
3.7 mld
*
Cotton buds
produced annually
2.1 mld
*
Toothpicks
sold annually
*Sisma data 2023
2
Production plants
170+
Employees
50
Countries
2.9 mld
Cotton pads
venduti ogni anno
5 mld
Cotton buds
venduti in un anno
1.4 mld
di stuzzicadenti
venduti ogni anno
Our history
1965
Sisma was born
Sisma was born in Mantua thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit of the Lotti family, who started their business by distributing sponges and toothpicks. From an encounter with a Japanese wood merchant, the production of toothpicks began. Thus, Samurai was born: the unique and original toothpick.
1990
Sisma started producing private-label products.
Today, it holds the largest market share in Italy.
1995
Turning point year. Sisma acquired Cottonord, a production plant in Bollate (MI) and the Farmacotone brand, becoming Europe’s largest manufacturer in cotton processing. Production diversification begins: cotton buds are joined by make-up remover cotton pads, cotton balls and medical cotton wool.
Sisma also entered the home care market under the brand name Logex.
2002
Sisma strengthened its leadership in the market of toothpicks
and skewers with the acquisition of Ivalda S.p.A, an Italian company specialising in the distribution of items such as toothpicks, skewers, straws, under the brands Kendo and Sayonara.
2011
Year of relaunch. Sisma begins a process of restyling of all brands’ logos. It entered new categories in the personal care market with wet wipes and body sponges. It enriches the food accessories line with Samurai Party.
2020
On 19 December, Clessidra Capital Credit SGR, already owner of 50% of Sisma’s capital, acquired the remaining 50%, confirming its support for its growth path.
2024
On December 19th, Clessidra Capital Credit SGR, already owner of 50% of Sisma’s capital, takes over the remaining 50%, confirming its support for its growth path.
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1965
Sisma was born
Sisma was born in Mantua thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit of the Lotti family, who started their business by distributing sponges and toothpicks. From an encounter with a Japanese wood merchant, the production of toothpicks began. Thus, Samurai was born: the unique and original toothpick.
1990
Sisma started producing private-label products. Today, it holds the largest market share in Italy.
1995
Turning point year. Sisma acquired Cottonord, a production plant in Bollate (MI) and the Farmacotone brand, becoming Europe’s largest manufacturer in cotton processing. Production diversification begins: cotton buds are joined by make-up remover cotton pads, cotton balls and medical cotton wool.
Sisma also entered the home care market under the brand name Logex.
2002
Sisma strengthened its leadership in the market of toothpicks and skewers with the acquisition of Ivalda S.p.A, an Italian company specialising in the distribution of items such as toothpicks, skewers, straws, under the brands Kendo and Sayonara.
2011
2020
2022
To seize new business opportunities, Sisma enters the skincare market with Cotoneve pre.B, a natural and sustainable cosmetics line.
2024
On December 19th, Clessidra Capital Credit SGR, already owner of 50% of Sisma’s capital, takes over the remaining 50%, confirming its support for its growth path.