Italy: who works there
Eni, which operates in 79 countries, is counted among the world's seven oil and gas supermajors, so Italian refineries and gas sites often follow large-operator procedures for contractors and equipment.
Italy · industrial
Industrial Cell Phone Distributor in Italy
The IS-04Z1 is an intrinsically safe Android handset designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21, built for the refineries, petrochemical poles and gas terminals from Porto Marghera to Priolo and Sarroch. The Val d'Agri area in Basilicata hosts the largest onshore hydrocarbon field in Europe, so upstream work extends to the south of the country as well as offshore. Distribution partners for Italy are being identified ahead of the Q4 2026 launch of the IS-04Z1.
Pre-launch · certification in progress · Launching Q4 2026
Marking targetEx ib IIC T4Intrinsic safety, Zone 1 / 21 design target · certification in progress
AvailabilityQ4 2026via authorised distributors
Search topicindustrial
DeviceCell Phone
RouteDistribution
WhereItaly
Short answer. Italy has no appointed SAMS distributor yet: the IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued, launch planned for Q4 2026), and distributor applications are open.
Current position: certification in progress, nothing issued, launch targeted for Q4 2026. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · industrial
Checklist: industrial cell phone for Italy
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Ingress protection | IP rating for dust and water | IP68 design |
| Fleet management | EMM and MDM support | Android 16 with EMM and MDM |
| Explosion protection | A separate certificate and marking | In progress; not issued |
| Where it applies | Italy: Milazzo, Sarroch, Taranto | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Italy
The product behind this search: the SAMS IS-04Z1.
SAMS IS-04Z1
An intrinsically safe Android smartphone designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas in Italy. It is pre-launch: IECEx, ATEX and NEC 500 certification is in progress ahead of the Q4 2026 launch.
- IP68 sealed
- 4,000 mAh battery
- 50 MP camera
- Android 16
- Zone 1 / Zone 21 design target
The market · Italy
Where this applies in Italy
The classified areas, operators and sites below are the ones covered in the SAMS Italy market guide.
Operators, EPCs and contractors
- Eni
- Refining and biorefining at Sannazzaro, Taranto, Gela and Venice.
- Versalis
- The Eni petrochemical arm, with plants at Brindisi, Priolo and Ravenna.
- Sarlux
- Runs the Sarroch refinery and its power complex in Sardinia.
- ISAB
- Priolo Gargallo refinery, around 320,000 barrels a day.
- Raffineria di Milazzo
- Refinery and marine terminal on the north Sicilian coast.
- Snam
- National gas transmission, underground storage and regasification.
Industrial areas and sites
- Priolo, Melilli and Augusta
- The largest Sicilian petrochemical belt, refining and chemicals together.
- Gela
- South Sicilian coastal site, now producing biofuels.
- Milazzo
- Refinery and port on the Tyrrhenian side of Sicily.
- Sarroch
- Sardinian refinery of about 300,000 barrels a day.
- Taranto
- Refinery and heavy industry on the Ionian coast.
- Brindisi
- Petrochemical plant, power generation and port on the Adriatic.
Field notes · Italy
More about Italy that matters for portable equipment
Italy: industry on the ground
The Sarroch refinery in Sardinia, run by Saras since it began operating in 1965, has a refining capacity of about 15 million tonnes a year, equal to roughly 15% of total Italian refining capacity.
Italy: rules and approvals
Directive 2014/34/EU became mandatory for manufacturers on 20 April 2016, replacing Directive 94/9/EC, and equipment groups divide into Group I for mining and Group II for surface industries.
Italy: infrastructure
Natural gas supplies more than half of Italian electricity, and an important share of electricity is imported, mainly from Switzerland and France, so gas-fired power stations are a large source of classified areas.
The term · industrial
What “industrial” means for a smartphone
“Industrial” describes a phone built for plant conditions: sealed, drop-resistant and manageable at fleet scale through Android Enterprise. It does not by itself mean the phone may enter a classified area. Only a device with a valid explosion-protection certificate and marking may do that.
The IS-04Z1 is designed to be both an industrial Android phone (IP68, 4,000 mAh battery, 50 MP camera, Android 16 with EMM and MDM support) and an intrinsically safe one. Its explosion-protection certificates are in progress and have not been issued.
In Italy. Italian poli petrolchimici combine operators, shared-site services and contractors, so EMM or MDM enrolment helps provision devices per contract. The IS-04Z1 is designed for managed deployment. Island and coastal sites need a connectivity plan, charging belongs in safe areas, and Italian-language set-up should be agreed beforehand.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Italy
A distributor for Italy would carry the IS-04Z1 after certification completes; the Q4 2026 launch is the planning date and no appointment has been made. SAMS reviews applicants one by one and prefers companies with their own Ex-competent technical and service staff, since certified devices must not be repaired outside approved channels.
What SAMS looks for in a partner
- Operator relationships
- Existing supplier registrations or a clear route to them with the main operators and contractors in Italy.
- Ex-competent staff
- People who understand zone classification, markings and the conditions of a certificate.
And equally important
- Local-language support
- Documentation, training and helpdesk in the languages the workforce uses.
- Service capability
- Spares, battery replacement and repair routed through SAMS-approved channels.
Questions · Italy
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an industrial cell phone in Italy today?
Not today. Until the certificates are issued the IS-04Z1 stays out of classified areas, and until launch there is nothing to purchase. You can ask for the datasheet and the certification schedule, or book a safe-area evaluation unit.
What does an industrial cell phone in Italy cost?
No price is published. While certification is in progress there is no list price and no committed lead time, and a supplier quoting a firm figure for an uncertified Ex handset is promising something it cannot stand behind. Indicative pre-launch pricing is issued in writing against a stated quantity and site.
Is the IS-04Z1 an industrial phone as well as an Ex phone?
Yes by design: IP68 sealing, a 4,000 mAh battery, a 50 MP camera and Android 16 with EMM and MDM support. The explosion-protection certificates are separate and still in progress.
Which sites in Italy does this cover?
The market guide for Italy covers Priolo, Melilli and Augusta, Gela, Milazzo, Sarroch, among others. Site-level pages are linked below.
How do I become a SAMS distributor for Italy?
Apply through the distributor page with your company details and the territory you cover. SAMS reviews applications company by company and has not yet granted a territory for Italy.
Does Italy require ATEX certified phones in hazardous areas?
Italy applies ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU as an EU member, and employers zone workplaces under Directive 1999/92/EC. Devices for Zone 1 and Zone 2 should carry CE and Ex markings with Italian-language instructions where required. Operators usually add their own approval and permit procedures.
Where is upstream hazardous-area work in Italy?
The Val d'Agri area in Basilicata hosts the largest onshore hydrocarbon field in Europe, and the Po Valley and offshore Adriatic hold moderate gas reserves. Refineries, fuel terminals and gas stations add downstream sites. Confirm site lists with the operator.
Can a device be trialled during a fermata?
The market guide says teams can test a unit through a fermata while certification runs. Trial terms and site access are set by the plant operator, and a unit would need to be accepted for the zones it enters. Ask the operator's HSE team before arranging a trial.
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ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone in ItalySame place, different guide
Italy market guideCertification route and regulators
All guides for ItalyEvery route we cover
Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · Italy
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Italy
Share the site details and quantity. You will get the datasheet and the certification schedule back by email; pricing is indicative only until launch.
Enquiry · Italy
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Italy?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.