PELLACINI - THE FUTURE-PROOF, FOOD-TECH INDUSTRY

It all started with the aim of enhancing and preserving all the flavour of tomatoes, one of the symbols of Made in Italy excellence and of the Parma area. From then on, it was 1896, the year the company was founded, the synergy between industry and agriculture became increasingly consolidated, and Pellacini Engineering, a company specialized in the design and construction of fruit and tomato processing plants, became the protagonist of various innovations, through the creation of numerous industrial patents, and the expansion of its commercial prospects abroad. Pellacini Engineering has experienced all the stages of growth in the food processing sector, and, thanks to its experience gained in the international field, is now able to respond to a market that is increasingly attentive to productivity, safety and environmental sustainability.

What are your peculiarities and operating philosophy? Our peculiarity is that of being able to transfer into the present the great wealth of knowledge acquired over a century of work, and that of adopting a production methodology in line with the needs of economy and technical effectiveness demanded by the current market. Indeed, our production philosophy is based on an innovative methodology: the Tailoring System. We design solutions based on the specific needs of the customer, and, free from our own production constraints, choose the most suitable workshops for each project, managing the tailored production process, and directly controlling each phase to guarantee the best quality to price ratio.

In a global context in which it is increasingly difficult to stand out, how have you achieved it? It is well-known that the Pellacini brand is a strength

Our story began with a first workshop in 1896, entirely dedicated to tomato processing, helped by our location in the Parma area. In 1925, we registered our first patent: the “Reviati System Mixer” was the first prototype of the current continuous pasteurizer. Among our firsts was that of having been among the very few in Italy to experiment with an aseptic filling system in pre-sterilized bags, respecting strict international standards. he Pellacini brand is known all over the world. On the market for several generations, it has created a network of customers, in both strategic countries and markets where it has presented itself as a first mover. This diversification has ensured territorial coverage and an excellent brand reputation. Interest and trust have always grown, and customers associate Pellacini with a highly competitive quality to price ratio. Today more than ever, with the affirmation of the principles of sustainability and energy efficiency, a space is opening up for the evolution of production processes that particularly concern the food sector. And it is precisely in this direction that Pellacini is directing its R&D, as evidenced by some already consolidated projects that aim to optimize resources, in terms of both energy and raw materials, for example, by creating plants aimed at recovering up to 95% of production waste.

What commercial strategy and goal does Pellacini Engineering have? What are the results of the Pellacini Engineering – Co.Mark collaboration?

Pellacini’s commercial strategy has always been based on its excellent reputation, acquired and consolidated over 125 years of history. The good references of previous customers have made it possible to acquire new ones, while relations with returning customers have been consolidated by a prompt and efficient after-sales assistance and spare parts service. That said, competition, new technologies and the new production model have made it necessary to take action to generate more contacts and, above all, ensure continuity.

On this basis, a fruitful collaboration came into being with Co.Mark, a consultancy company specialized in internationalization, with the aim of constant growth and an organic coverage of the markets in which Pellacini Engineering operates www.pellacini.com