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G® GHIDINI Srl is specialized in producing stainless steel ball valves and fittings
Founded in 1978, with over 40 years of experience, 4G® GHIDINI has always set the product and service quality as its main objective. Product quality is ensured by using raw materials exclusively sourced in the European Union and by processing them entirely in the production site located in Lumezzane, Brescia. Service quality relies on prompt stock availability of all the proposed items, added value in terms of offer and timely deliveries.
All the products are designed, manufactured and 100% tested before being marketed, following a correct certified construction practice and with the aid of highly advanced machinery to guarantee end-users a highlevel product.
The company is UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 certified. Product traceability is guaranteed throughout the entire production process, from the entry of raw materials to subsequent processing, up to the finished product. 4G® GHIDINI product is 100%
Made in Italy, no import particulars are used. 4G® GHIDINI products are used in the most varied industrial applications, including
pharmaceutical, biotechnological and cosmetic industry; food and beverage; chemistry, process, water treatment and energy production.
Pharmaceutical industry needs the best technologies to meet the needs of its productions in sterile and aseptic environments. 4G® GHIDINI valves with integral seals without dead points eliminate the deposits of fluid inside them; high performances and certifications make them the ideal product for clean applications. The valves, easily removable, guarantee ease of cleaning and quick maintenance.
Food industry requires components such as ball valves and fittings that together with performance and reliability guarantee suitability for contact with foods through certifications such as “MOCA” 1935/2004/ CE and FDA. For this sector 4G® GHIDINI provides specific solutions, such as predispositions for washing with CIP system, for sterilization by steam and for PIG product
recovery systems. All 4G® GHIDINI valve models are available also in the version with heating jacket, ideal for the use in chocolate production.
For the chemical industry, the valves and fittings made entirely in Aisi 316L from bar ensure maximum compatibility with the most aggressive fluids and the most critical conditions of use; the possibility to configure them ad hoc allows to obtain the maximum yield.
The valves can be installed in hazardous areas given the ATEX II 2 G-D T4 certification. Products comply also with the technical regulation EAC TR CU 010/2011 and EAC TR CU 032/2013
The different types of connections allow 4G® GHIDINI to customize ball valves according to customer’s needs, making them suitable for installation on any system.
Strengthened of the past and present challenges, 4G® GHIDINI is ready for the future ones.
B&B Silo Systems was established as a design and construction company for the storage, pneumatic transport, dosing, microdosing and automation systems of raw materials.
With a dynamic and successful management group, offering engineering solutions associated with a vast know-how in technological processes, it successfully established itself on the national and international scene, addressing the food,
chemical, cosmetic and pharmaceutical sectors.
This company is constantly engaged in the research of technical-system solutions able to make the production process more efficient and qualified, guaranteeing high standards:
• Qualitative (authenticity specific-physical characteristics of the products)
• Economic (saving on the purchase price of raw materials)
• Logistics (warehouse space recovery)
• Hygienic (elimination of containers and equipment that can favour bacterial contamination).
This is why B&B Silo Systems considers itself as supplier of the entire system, creating custom-made systems for each individual customer, according to their specific production needs.
Each system adapts to its context, providing the storage of raw materials in indoor and/
or outdoor silos, that can be loaded through bag or big-bag unloading systems, or directly from the supplier’s truck. Subsequently, raw materials are conveyed to the dosing point, through appropriate mechanical or pneumatic transport systems. Finally, the powder and/or liquid ingredients are dosed and mixed in the hoppers placed above the mixers. For micro-ingredients B&B Silo Systems has, instead, designed microdosers with manual or automatic loading.
B&B Silo Systems also provides accessories or special components: dust extraction systems, vibrating sieves, mixers, mills for sugar grinding, fermenters, flour cooling systems.
Moreover, B&B Silo Systems designs
software for PLC, HMI and microprocessors to manage and control systems of weighing, dosing in weight addition or subtraction, volumetric dosage, liquid dosage, multiline and multi-scale dosage, continuous raw material supply, mixing.
B&B Silo Systems develops software for the production management, monitoring and remote control of the system and synoptic software for the supervision of the entire system.
It also takes care of the control and the management of production, warehouses and shipments, by barcode or QR Code, ensuring a perfect integration of the solutions and reliability of the interface, with the consequent saving of resources.
Via M.Buonarroti, 3 - Z.I. Sipro 44020 San Giovanni di Ostellato (Ferrara) Italy
Camimpianti: Innovation and precision in the design of industrial plants
Camimpianti is a leading company in the design, construction, and management of high-tech industrial plants, with a strong focus on customization and service quality. Specialized in developing advanced solutions for a wide range of industries — including food, chemical, plastics, construction, and environmental sectors — Camimpianti has established itself as a leader in both the Italian and international industrial landscape.
Thanks to an innovative approach and continuous research into increasingly efficient technical solutions, the company stands out for its ability to design turnkey systems tailored to the specific needs of each customer.
Comprehensive and customized solutions
Camimpianti’s operational philosophy is based on an integrated service that supports the customer at every stage of the project: from feasibility studies to plant construction, through to the maintenance of machine tools. This approach ensures highly efficient, technologically advanced systems optimized to meet specific production needs.
Over the years, the company has expanded its expertise across multiple industrial sectors, solidifying its know-how and establishing itself as a reliable partner even in the most complex and regulated industries.
Food sector: Quality, hygiene, and safety
One of Camimpianti’s most consolidated areas of expertise is the food industry. The company specializes in designing systems for handling powders and granules, ensuring high hygienic standards while maintaining the organoleptic properties of the products throughout the process.
Camimpianti systems are engineered to ensure safe, precise, and controlled handling, allowing for easy inspection of raw materials during production and preserving product integrity, even during long or delicate transfers.
The company has extensive experience in building complete production lines for:
Each plant is designed in compliance with the strictest food safety regulations and includes explosion safety features, essential when working with potentially explosive ingredients such as sugar or flour. To ensure maximum safety, Camimpianti partners with leading manufacturers of explosion suppression, venting, and isolation systems, choosing the most appropriate solution for each specific case.
A sustainable and forward-looking approach
Beyond technology and customization, Camimpianti places strong emphasis on sustainability. The company is committed to designing energy-efficient, low-impact plants that actively contribute to the transition toward more responsible industrial production.
Its continuous pursuit of materials, processes, and solutions that reduce consumption and minimize emissions is a clear sign of Camimpianti’s dedication to sustainable innovation. This positions the company as the ideal partner for businesses seeking to combine production efficiency with environmental responsibility.
Cama Group
Via Giuseppe Verdi, 13
23847 Molteno (Lecco), Italy
Tel. +39 031 87 98 11
Fax +39 031 85 63 73
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Cama Group – the future of manufacturing Cama Group on embracing Industry 5.0 and rolling out its Machine Enhancement Program to improve the productivity and sustainability of its secondary-packaging machines.
Cama Group, leader Company in offering standalone machines and completely integrated packaging lines, from primary packages up to final packaging ready for palletizing, is shaping the future of its manufacturing towards Industry 5.0.
While the first industrial revolution began in the 18th century, according to European researchers we have since advanced through four more iterations as we move into the era of Industry 5.0.
Formally introduced by the European Commission in 2021, the Industry 5.0 paradigm is described by the executive branch of the European Union as “a vision of industry that places the wellbeing of the worker at the centre of the production process and uses new technologies to provide prosperity beyond jobs and growth while respecting the production limits of the planet”.
More broadly, the concept focuses on humans and machines working together.
The idea is that the implementation of collaborative robots will free up people to add value to the customer experience and use their skills to deliver a competitive advantage.
Secondary-packaging machine manufacturer Cama Group is embracing this new era of industry. Its team believe we’re in the middle of a cultural change that redraws the boundaries between humans, machines, and artificial intelligence.
“Our goal is to make sophisticated systems simple according to the Industry 5.0 paradigm, which brings humans and machines closer together through interfaces, contextualised language, and shared goals,” says Head of Research and Development Massimo Monguzzi.
Generating solutions
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (GenAI) are particular areas of interest for the team. According to Monguzzi, they have potential to improve products, processes, and services. “From an initial curiosity, AI and GenAI have now become work tools. The first area has been the writing of software code, which is becoming increasingly high level. We are rethinking the approach to programming to automate repetitive operations such as code writing,” he says.
“Delegating code generation to AI allows developers to focus on higher value-added activities. Writing code will be like tightening a screw: a necessary activity, but not strategic.”
Alongside code writing, the team are also using this technology to develop technical documentation such as manuals, technical files, risk analyses, and declarations of conformity, which are usually timeconsuming to produce.
“GenAI speeds up the creation of these materials if it is integrated in a data-rich context from which it can learn. Cama has a significant documentary asset made up of thousands of drafted technical files,” says Monguzzi. “In similar scenarios GenAI proves effective, even if it cannot replace human control, but it increases productivity. It also reduces errors and enables greater standardisation of technical content.”
To optimise its secondary-packaging solutions and make them even more efficient for its customers, Cama’s Research and Development division is producing new algorithms to study machine data in depth and identifying correlations between operating parameters and performance. “Production efficiency is also correlated with environmental variables. For example, humidity varies according to the seasons and the geographical area. It affects the machinability of materials and the quality of packaging,” Monguzzi says. “The same goes for temperature, which accelerates the wear of various parts. Knowing the functions of these parameters in depth makes it possible to improve the setting of the machines and prevent potential problems.”
The first step of the Machine Enhancement Program is augmented reality, which is now a standard on all new machines and available as a retrofit on most recently installed bases.
Using a tablet to scan QR codes placed on different machine areas, operators can access a digital environment with step-by- step procedures, 3D animations, dedicated checklists, and specific documentation. Replacing traditional operating manuals, format changeover system
“The logic is simple: choose the recipe, press a button, and the machine adjusts itself. In daily practice, this means changeover time is at least halved compared to manual operations,” Rocca says. “Fully automatic format changeover is especially useful where staff turnover is high: teams that change every month do not have to relearn the machine from scratch.”
One of the most recent additions to the Machine Enhancement Program is automatic carton loading, which was previewed at IpackIMA in May 2025. “A twofold benefit follows: the customer obtains a stable process and rapid diagnostics, and Cama raises design standards thanks to the efficient use of data to create increasingly highperforming machines.”
These new technologies will be on display at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany, in May 2026.
For more info, please visit www.camagroup.com
Via Val D’Aosta, 43 33080 Fiume Veneto (Pordenone) Italy
CLM Bakery System designs and manufactures complete pizza and bread production lines, offering you modern and efficient production systems combining the requirements of industrial production with the quality of handmade products.
CLM Bakery System can automate the whole production process, and offers you turnkey solutions and tailor-made systems, building different solutions and equipment suited to your needs.
CLM Bakery System is leader in the world in the production of bakery lines for wood-fired pizza and wood-fired bread.
In CLM Bakery Systems wood-fired pizza lines the tunnel stone ovens marketed under the CLM Vesuvio brand, powered by gas and/or wood are equipped with the innovative patented embracing heat baking system and are accompanied by complementary equipment, such as the innovative automatic fermentation room for 24/48 hours sponge/biga fermentation and main dough fermentation in small bins of 25 kilos, the automatic dough balls proofer, crossing lamination and a special hot pressing technology which does not need any additional oil or flour.
The innovative process technologies of CLM Bakery System pizza lines give you unique selling points in your market;
- Open texture great alveolation
- Melt in the mouth texture – i.e. not tough/chewy especially on the rim
- Great flavor
- Greater enzyme conversion of starch to sugars - leads to better colouration / rustic look and feel without a heavy bake
- Digestibility/ lightness of eat
- Reduced yeast levels
- Crispness through life (retention of outer shell crispness). Nowadays, we are used to seeing pizza baked in electric or gas ovens, but we should not forget that the real Italian pizza was created in 1889 in Naples with the characteristic of being baked in wood-fired oven at 450°C for no longer than 60 to 90 seconds.
CLM Vesuvio wood-fired tunnel oven for pizza now offers all the advantages of traditional wood baking with direct flame, allowing the best handmade quality to be achieved in industrial pizza production.
CLM Vesuvio wood-fired tunnel ovens are completely built in stone and refractory material and thanks to these materials, CLM
Vesuvio accumulates and emits heat uniformly, guaranteeing the best baking stability for any type of product and giving you the possibility to bring in your market the real Italian wood-fired pizza baked in a stone oven with the smokes embracing the product.
At the same time the automatic wood loading, with different kinds of woods, such as logs, briquettes, and pellets, guarantees you high productivity and energy efficiency.
Not only wood is a renewable form of energy but you have also the possibility to improve the carbon footprint of your products balking carbon neutral.
Between the proving process and the baking process, there are various processes involved in preparing the pizza, which must be carried out using high quality equipment as to ensure a finished product that complies with the reputation that Italian pizza has built up all over the world.
CLM bakery System can offer you the innovative hot pressing system and the crossing lamination.
In the CLM Bakery System hot pressing system, the dough balls are
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picked up by servo controlled mechanical hands and transferred onto the plates of the hot press conveyor with precision. Upper and lower plates are heated by a controlled electrical resistance system, which always keeps them at the ideal operating temperature.
The pressing plates are also shaped in such a way as to obtain the preferred pizza shape. By changing the shape, it is very easy to move from a flat pizza to a thick crust or rimmed one.
After the hot press step, the bases are picked up off the conveyor by a second manipulator, with vacuum-operated pick-up heads, and then placed onto the conveyor belt direction oven.
The hot pressing carried out by the CLM Bakery System procedure allows an even crispier pizza base to be obtained, so that the base absorbs the wetness of the tomato to a lesser extent, hence consistently improving the finished product.
As an alternative to the hot pressing CLM Bakery System offers you the crossing lamination: two laminators receive the proved dough balls and make them into oval shapes, which are lined up and handled by a dedicated phasing system. A retractable conveyor
then gently transfers the ovals, creating a direction change. The ovals move through the third and fourth laminator, which creates the typical round shape. Flour dusters make sure a thin layer of flour is dusted to avoid dough sticking.
In CLM Bakery System wood-fired bread lines the CLM Vesuvio tunnel oven for bread will allow modern consumers to discover the ancient flavour of traditional bread baked in a wood-fired oven, enhancing the quality, taste, fragrance and authenticity.
Food marketing in recent years has focused greatly on making the most of tradition. Since the CLM Bakery System Vesuvio industrial tunnel oven is wood fired and thanks to the smokes that hit and embrace the products, it allows the aromas and fragrances found only in few artisan bakeries to be rediscovered.
For the proofing in wood-fired bread lines CLM Bakery System offers you the proofer CLM Libera with the following advantages:
- Independence from the oven: the suitable proofing time can be chosen regardless of the baking time needed for the product;
- Flexibility in the choice of proofing times at multiple intervals of a few minutes;
- Specific trays for each product: at one time, bread was proved on wood boards, wicker baskets, linen pockets or other natural materials. Nowadays, you can choose the ideal surface for exalting the flavour and development of your products; this customisation provides for specific stores for each type of tray, with automatic inline changing of the actual trays;
- Quick and easy cleaning: The CLM Bakery System Libera proofer can be fully emptied of the trays and then cleaned very easily.
Experience in renewing tradition
The experience, technology and professionalism that have always accompanied CLM Bakery System’s development make the company a trusted industrial partner for everything to do with the world of bakery.
Defino & Giancaspro “has its roots in the time of mills made by wood”. The company was founded in 1965 in Gravina in Puglia (Bari-Italy) thanks to some craftsmen, whose main occupation was the assembling of milling plants and whose only capital was the work of their hands and their commitment to the world of wheat and cereals.
The master-fitter Vito Antonio Giancaspro, the father of the current General Manager, had many skills in various fields such as carpentry, mechanics, plants and food technology. This “artisan” disposition, after more than 50 years, remains the cornerstone
of the company philosophy and is one of its strengths. The company continues nowadays to provide its customers with all the experience and expertise of over one hundred employees with the same passion and enthusiasm.
The goal of the Defino &Giancaspro is not to simply offer a machine or a plant, but to supply all the technologies and means to adapt them to the customer’s requirements. Just like a high-quality tailored dress, the product meets the customers’ needs but always respect the company style with the unmistakable Made in Italy quality. Engineering, prototyping, research and
continuous development ensure always the best solution to the customer. In Defino & Giancaspro design is meant with the overall conception of work planning, with the aim to turn ideas into product specification through the precious and constant sharing of information between young engineers and expert workers.
The company is a specialist in realization of carbon and stainless steel spouting and accessories, has a pool consisting of more than fifty types of machines in various sizes and operates construction and assembly of structures and silos. Its success lies in the precision and accuracy of working, always realized within their own workshop, and in the use of forefront machinery and certified welding techniques, which offer an excellent finishing and quality.
The service does not end at the delivery of the supply, the relationship with the customer continues through the optimization and the implementation of the new product, ensuring support, maintenance and constant assistance, namely a complete turnkey product.
Plants and machines manufactured and assembled by Defino & Giancaspro are requested and appreciated all over the world. Almost daily and constant are collaborations not only in Italy and Europe, but also with Russia, the United States, Mexico and North Africa.
Proud of their work, everywhere, from the offices to the workshop, all the departments work daily to improve and expand the range of products and services to satisfy both historical and new customers.”
Dositech
Via Divisione Julia, 15 36031 Dueville (Vicenza) - Italy
Tel. +39 0444 36 60 00 www.dositechglobal.com
DOSITECH, brand of Color Service
S.r.l., is a globally recognized leader in the design and production of automated dosing and dispensing systems for both powder and liquid ingredients. The company’s systems are designed to significantly simplify and automate previously manual dosing tasks, specializing in delivering smart, tailor-made solutions for specific industrial needs. By replacing manual operations with accurate, automated systems, DOSITECH enables the reduction of production time, material waste, and the risk of human error, while improving accuracy, traceability, and hygiene.
Engineered to meet the demands of a wide variety of industries, DOSITECH’s
systems serve sectors such as Battery and Energy, Food and Beverage, Cosmetics, Masterbatch production, Paints, Coatings and Adhesives, Rubber, Tire manufacturing, and many more. Whether dealing with simple raw materials or complex multi-component recipes involving micro-ingredients and sensitive additives, DOSITECH solutions ensure precise repeatability and compliance with industry-specific regulatory standards. All processes of the systems are traceable as well as automatically monitored and data are recorded in the software developed to be user friendly and intuitive.
With a mission to deliver precise, reliable, and smart ingredient dosing and dispensing systems that empower manufacturers to optimize throughput, minimize waste, and elevate production safety and consistency, DOSITECH innovates not for the sake of novelty, but to solve real-world production challenges with measurable impact.
One of DOSITECH’s core objectives is to actively reduce environmental and ecological impact through smart, sustainable technology. Its systems are engineered to optimize resource efficiency by significantly lowering energy and water consumption during production processes, cutting down on environmental pollution, and reducing material waste. The unique integration of environmental responsibility, precision, flexibility, and technical know-how positions DOSITECH as a trusted partner.
Additionally, the company places a strong emphasis on collaboration, offering comprehensive support from initial project consultation and system design to installation, training, and after-sales service. This customer-first philosophy is supported by an extensive global sales network and a solid local presence, allowing the company to respond quickly and effectively to the needs of clients across the globe.
Escher Mixers Srl
Via Copernico, 62
36034 Malo (Vicenza) Italy
Tel. +39 0445 57 66 92
Fax +39 0445 57 72 80
mail@eschermixers.com www.eschermixers.com
Escher Mixers specializes in the production of mixing machinery for the bread and pastry-making sectors. Over the years, Escher Mixers has gained specialized knowledge that has allowed this company to develop machines and solutions to meet the needs of a variety of clients and different types of markets.
Escher Mixers machines are renowned for their sturdiness, durability, accurate finishes, and for the quality of the dough they produce.
Bakery equipment
Escher Mixers proposes Spiral and Wendel mixing concepts. Both solutions can be with removable bowl through a patented® bowl locking and motion system MR-MW Line or bottom discharge system MD-MDW Line with conveyors belts or bowl lifters which can be matched with automatic solutions with linear system and storage of the resting bowls in vertical or linear storages, rotating automatic systems-carousel, scraps recovery systems, transverse
hopper systems and star-cutting/guillotine/roller with guillotine and other customized solutions.
Pastry equipment
The range of planetary mixers with double tool for the pastry industry is characterized by the lack of oil lubrication systems, improving hygiene and reducing machine maintenance. A wide range of interchangeable tools is available for different uses and doughs. For industrial productions, Escher Mixers has developed the PM-D Line with independent tool movement, with individual speed regulation and the possibility to reverse the motion. While the PMDB Line with the bridge structure allows automatic insertion of the ingredients, air insufflation to reduce mixing times and increase volume, dough processing with negative/positive pressure and cleaning through CIP washing system. Various bowl discharge options are available.
FIC Spa
Via Trivulzia, 54
23020 Mese (Sondrio) Italy
Tel. +39 0343 410 51 fic@fic.com www.fic.com
Precision thermal control for milk, ice cream, and industry: FIC solutions
FIC S.p.A. is a leading international player in the design of thermal control systems for the dairy, food, and industrial refrigeration sectors. With over sixty years of experience, the company has developed cutting-edge technologies capable of meeting complex and diverse production needs.
The use of Pillow Plate technology, a high-efficiency laser-welded system, ensures reliability, uniform thermal distribution, and optimized energy consumption.
FrigoMilk: Solutions for every scale
The FrigoMilk line is designed to preserve the quality of raw milk by rapidly lowering its temperature immediately after milking. Each model is engineered to deliver the right balance of performance, durability, and operational simplicity.
• The G4 model, with a capacity from 500 to 2000 liters, is ideal for medium-sized farms. Direct heat exchange through the Pillow Plate bottom and the FIPO 3 control system ensure ease of use, efficiency, and uniform cooling.
• The G10 model, available in 2M and 4M versions up to 3000 liters (and only in 4M up to 6000 liters), features a closed vertical
configuration, automatic Ramset cleaning, and a compact or remote refrigeration unit. With the FIPO 1 control system and a large heat exchange surface, it’s perfect for intermediate production needs.
• The G9 top-of-the-line model is designed for large farms and milk collection centers, with capacities from 2000 to 30,000 liters. Its closed horizontal tank and bottom exchange surface allow for rapid cooling even with large volumes. The XFIC control system, available from 2000 liters, enables advanced and customizable management. Chilled water for industry
FIC offers a full range of systems for producing chilled water at
0.5–1°C, tailored to the food, wine, chemical, and process cooling industries. These solutions ensure thermal stability, energy savings, and operational continuity, even in variable cycles.
• EVEREST systems use ice storage to reduce electrical power requirements and stabilize outlet temperatures — ideal for facilities with intermittent consumption.
• RED systems supply continuous chilled water through direct cooling. The RED (blue/inox) versions include refrigeration units and remote condensers and must be installed by a certified technician. The RED Compact line, on the other hand, is plug & play, ready to use, and perfect for smaller spaces.
• Falling film chillers are designed for intensive production. Water flows as a thin film over vertical Pillow Plates, enabling continuous, ultra-efficient thermal exchange.
Ice cream tanks: Control and reliability
FIC designs pasteurizers and aging vats for industrial ice cream production — robust and hygienic solutions ideal for labs, R&D, and the confectionery industry.
• The pasteurizer, equipped with double Pillow Plate jackets, heats the mixture up to 85°C. The electronic control system allows for the setting of precise temperature curves, while cooling is handled by external systems.
• The aging vat keeps the mix at a stable temperature (approx. 4°C) and stirs it slowly to maintain uniformity and stability. The result is a safe and repeatable mixture, ready for the freezing phase.
All FIC tanks are made of AISI 304 stainless steel, easily inspectable, sanitizable, and integrable into any production environment.
Tailored solutions and installation benefits
The FIC range is known for its depth and versatility: each system can be customized according to layout, process type, and specific
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production needs. Installation beneath a roof rather than outdoors helps protect the equipment, reduce energy loss, and increase overall efficiency.
FIC also prioritizes sustainability, integrating low-impact design principles and production processes across the board.
To stay up to date with FIC complete range of thermal control solutions, visit the new website: www.fic.com
Smart packaging, real results: Gampack at the forefront of automation
Gampack: Excellence and innovation in industrial packaging
Founded in 2003, Gampack has become a global reference in secondary packaging and end-of-line turnkey solutions. With over 20 years of experience in packaging automation and a strategic acquisition in 2020 of a renowned Italian robotics company, Gampack serves industries such as food & beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and pet food with tailored, high-performance systems.
A company with an innovative DNA
Gampack is known for its innovative approach to designing and manufacturing advanced secondary and tertiary packaging systems. Its core offering includes automatic machines specific for rigid products—beverage cartons, cans, bottles and glass jars—targeting liquid and semi-liquid goods like juices, jams, milk, and pet food. The robotics division expands the range with modular, customizable systems capable of handling both rigid and flexible formats such as doypacks, flowpacks, and pouches.
A recent example is a specialized production line for the pharmaceutical industry to pack cartons into American cases. In this process, the case packer prepares the pre-formed cases; these are filled by a 6-axis robot and, in the end, closed with adhesive tape (machine speed: 8 cases/min). A dedicated labelling machine then applies a wrap-around warehouse pallet label on each case. Finally, as the cases move toward the palletizing cell, a Cobot places them on the pallet, creating the layer configuration requested by the customer, at a speed of 5 to 6 cases per minute. This cutting-edge strategy confirms Gampack’s commitment to providing top-level technological solutions tailored to each specific sector.
Beyond the pharmaceutical industry, similar systems are successfully applied to food and beverage supply chains, where the need for both flexibility and robustness is essential. The ability to integrate robotics with traditional packaging methods ensures that customers can choose solutions suited to their market’s specific demands, whether film-based wrapping or cardboard case packing.
Flexibility and reliability
Flexibility is a cornerstone of Gampack’s design philosophy. Its machines can quickly adapt to various packaging sizes (automatic size changeover) and production needs, ensuring maximum versatility. With over 1,700 installations worldwide, Gampack
Vertical case packer – detail RSC case closed with adhesive tape
guarantees solutions tailored to the customer’s needs, backed by excellent after-sales service, which distinguishes the company from its competitors. This includes timely spare parts supply and technical interventions on production lines within 24 hours from the customer’s request to ensure seamless operational continuity, reinforcing the company’s reliability.
Another key strength lies in Gampack’s proactive approach to customization: each machine can be configured with optional modules such as handle applicators, quality-control devices, or labelling units, thereby enhancing both functionality and operational efficiency. This high level of adaptability ensures that multinational corporations and local producers alike can benefit from optimized packaging processes, increasing competitiveness and market responsiveness.
Two decades of growth and vision
Led by co-founder and President Giuseppe Gazzola, Gampack pursues continuous innovation and ambitious growth. A solid management team supports its future-focused strategy, driving success while maintaining Gampack’s core identity. With an unwavering focus on innovation and sustainability, Gampack strengthens its leadership by offering full turnkey systems—from processing line output to palletizing and pallet transport to automated warehouses via AGVs.
Today, this holistic vision makes Gampack not only a machinery supplier but also a reliable partner able to support customers in achieving long-term goals of efficiency, cost reduction, and ecological responsibility.
A strategic fit for the Asian & Pacific market
This adaptability, combined with strong expertise in both American/ wrap-around case packing and shrink-film wrapping, makes Gampack particularly aligned with the packaging preferences of the Asian and Pacific markets, where cardboard-based solutions are increasingly in demand alongside more traditional shrink-wrapped sizes. For example, in many Asian and Pacific countries, the use
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of American cases is considered the standard in logistics and distribution, thanks to their strength and ease of stacking. Gampack’s technologies are designed to meet these requirements at competitive costs, offering customers the reassurance of robust, efficient, and compliant packaging systems.
By combining Italian engineering excellence with a global outlook, Gampack confirms its mission: delivering innovation, reliability, and tailor-made packaging solutions for every market, with a particular focus on regions like Asia that are rapidly evolving and setting new benchmarks in industrial packaging.
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Vertical case packer for RSC cases with integrated palletizing Cobot
I.VAR. Industry Srl
Via San Pierino, 4 - Z.A.I.
37060 Trevenzuolo (Verona) Italy
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Boilers and steam generators for food and industrial processes
I.VAR. Industry Srl is world leader as a manufacturer of industrial boilers, present on the market since 1956, designs and manufactures steam generators, diathermic fluid heaters and hot water boilers for residential, industrial and food use with constructing them with full respect of environment and energy saving.
Its mission is to satisfy every need, creating customization based on the requests of each customer maintaining national and international regulatory standards.
A wide range of solutions with a high level of technology both in design and production. Thanks to the use of the best materials and technologically advanced machines, I.VAR. Industry is able to manage internally all the processing stages from laser cutting of sheets, to shaping, automatic welding by numerical control machines.
Its production covers most of capacities required by market keeping the energy saving as one of the main objectives. The range is divided into: hot water - superheated water - direct and indirect steam generators - diathermic fluid heaters“special” engineering and construction (combustion air heat recovery, steam accumulators, steam producers, steam generator whit fluegas recovery, economizers).
The offer is finally completed offering customers a maintenance of boilers/generators that thanks to the know-how of I.VAR. Industry’s highly specialized technicians can ensure the extension of the useful life.
Landucci: 100 years between tradition and innovation
The year 2025 marks an extraordinary milestone for Landucci: 100 years of activity. A century of challenges, transformations, and achievements that have made the company a global benchmark in the production of pasta dies and machinery. This anniversary is not only a moment to celebrate the company’s history, but also a launchpad toward the future, with new projects and investments that reinforce its long-term vision.
Founded in 1925 as a small family business, Landucci was born from the determination and entrepreneurial spirit of those who believed in the value of their work. In rapidly evolving Italy, the company established itself
through the quality of its products and its ability to grow alongside the market. From the very beginning, it embraced a clear guiding principle: to innovate without losing touch with tradition.
This philosophy enabled Landucci to expand and adopt cutting-edge technologies,
improving production efficiency and ensuring increasingly high-quality standards. Today, Landucci dies and machinery are used in over ninety countries across five continents, valued for their reliability and their ability to meet the specific needs of each customer. An international reputation built on strong values and a constant pursuit of excellence. At the heart of this journey are, above all, people. Technicians, designers, and skilled operators work every day with expertise and passion to deliver tailored solutions, preserving the artisanal knowledge passed down through generations. Landucci’s corporate culture is rooted in experience, dedication, and an ongoing commitment to quality.
In recent years, sustainability has become a strategic priority. The company is committed to reducing energy consumption and minimizing the environmental impact of its production processes, developing technologies that combine efficiency with responsibility. Today, innovation also means taking care of the planet. For Landucci, 2025 is not just a year of celebration, but also a time for reflection and renewed momentum. With a century of history behind it, the company continues its journey with the same spirit that guided its origins: building the future of pasta by uniting tradition and innovation
Via Galliera, 62 - 40050
Funo di Argelato (Bologna) Italy
Tel. +39 051 46 83 268
info@mc2-srl.com www.mc2-srl.com
Industrial mixing
MC²: The ultimate mixing solution for food applications MC² produces top-quality industrial mixers with passion, care for detail and competence, for countless applications in the food industry, thanks to its extensive experience.
Whether you’re into chocolate or sugar, flour or cereals, powdered milk or baby food, herbs and spices or stock cubes...
Whether you deal with simple, straightforward powder mixes or complex multi-ingredient recipes… Whether you handle all-dry mixes or whether fats and liquids are incorporated…
Whether it’s fluffy, light materials you’re involved in or whether you deal with sticky, pasty products...
Whether you require a vigorous mixing action to properly distribute all micro-ingredients into the bulk materials, or whether you need to carefully and delicately blend your fragile powers and granules without crushing or pulverizing them… Whether you need to dry your mixes, heat them or cool them, keep them at a specific temperature, break down any lumps or simply keep the ingredients stirred and free flowing...
At MC² you will always be met with professionalism, competence, and care for detail: and, above all, you will find the solution to your mixing needs, tailored to your specific requirements and engineered for your unique set-up.
Please visit the website at www.mc2-srl.com for a comprehensive overview of the company and its products and services; be sure to browse the Case Histories section, where you will find detailed summaries of solutions supplied for numerous applications within the food industry.
Feel free to get in touch with MC² staff by e-mail (sales@ mc2-srl.com) or by phone (+39 051 4683268) to discuss your specific requirements. MC² looks forward to hearing from you!
MC2: The ultimate mixing solution!
Millennium Engineering Srl
Via Monte Cristallo, 1 - 35018
San Martino di Lupari (Padova) Italy
Tel. +39 049 96 24 258
Fax +39 049 96 23 823
info@me-foodsolutions.com
www.me-foodsolutions.com
Innovation and automation: Metalworking company
Millennium Engineering invests in Laser Eagle and Modula storage system to boost operational efficiency
Technological innovation and smart automation are now the driving forces behind growth at Millennium Engineering Srl, a long-standing metalworking company that has recently revamped two strategic areas: the cutting department and internal logistics. With the introduction of the Laser Eagle system and the Modula automated storage system, the company is taking a bold step forward toward a more efficient, integrated, and future-oriented production management approach.
Laser Eagle: Performance and precision serving sheet metal
The new Laser Eagle machine is the beating heart of the cutting department. Equipped with next-generation fiber laser technology, high-speed capabilities, and high-definition cutting, it ensures significantly reduced processing times and improved final product quality. Featuring automatic loading and unloading systems, the machine communicates directly with management software, allowing for streamlined and dynamic programming.
“We’ve increased our production efficiency and can now handle even complex orders without slowdowns,” says Luca Magrin, Head of the Laser Department.
Modula: The vertical storage system that optimizes space and time
To enhance logistics management and reduce inefficiencies, the company has installed the Modula vertical automated storage system.
A compact and intelligent solution, it helps reclaim valuable space, improve component traceability, and speed up picking operations. Its digital interface and automated stock control allow operators to quickly access materials, minimizing errors and downtime.
“With Modula, we’ve turned our warehouse from a critical point into a true strategic asset,” emphasizes company owner Eng. Luca Priore.
A smart future for metalworking production
The integration of these technologies marks a turning point for Millennium, aiming for a more responsive, digital, and sustainable manufacturing model. It’s not just about new machines — it’s a long-term vision focused on continuous innovation, operator safety, and global competitiveness.
The company OCRIM, headquartered in Cremona, is globally renowned as a reliable partner for the construction and supply of milling, feed, and cereal processing plants, as well as end-of-line plants. Its commitment in research, customer care, training and communication has always been an incentive for innovative and productive teamwork.
In Cremona, Ocrim boasts two large sites, due to the ever-increasing insourcing of processing: The original headquarters in Via Massarotti, which houses offices and parts of its production factories, and the premises at the industrial area of the city for some important production and logistics departments, and not far, there is also the Milling Hub created jointly with Bonifiche Ferraresi, is meant to strengthen Italian agro-food supply chain by offering food industries without milling plant the chance of using a customized plant, as well as the technical and technological knowledge of OCRIM team.
Turnkey projects are one of OCRIM’s strong points, supplied in tailormade solutions, increasingly welcomed by international customers who decide to rely on a single partner who can guarantee a high professional level and respect programmed time. OCRIM is an irreplaceable partner also for the supply of machines only, and in milling plant upgrade/modernization.
The FBC department designs and manufactures end-of-line plants for palletization and packaging of bags and other packing, supplied turnkey and personalized upon customer’s requirements. Today, it is fully integrated in OCRIM and further piece to complete the industrial chain, which means internalizing all processes, thus guaranteeing a traced, controlled, and certified Italian Made product. OCRIM’s versatility and seriousness have been further highlighted at the beginning of 2024, thanks to the acquisition of the company SIMA of Treviso, specializing in storage system design and construction for more than thirty-five years. All that grounds on shared values, such as honesty, reliability, team feeling and availability, and above all, attention to Human Capital. OCRIM has always been an attentive and well-prepared supplier of storage plants, and this partnership adds further and crucial element not only to “The Italian Agri-Food Chain Choice”, of which OCRIM is one of the main players, but also to the increasingly complete production chain.
With the goal of supplying long-lasting milling plants and efficient highquality services, OCRIM proposes increasingly innovative solutions in terms of sanitation, reduction of energy consumption, maximization
Industrial area of Cremona – OIFarmhouse, the farmstead renovated by OCRIM
Cremona historic city centre – HO, the house that OCRIM puts at its guests’ disposal
Cremona – OITheatre on OCRIM historical premises
of technological results of the plants, and reduction of operating and maintenance costs down to the minimum.
In fact, as for strategies and management related to maintenance and improvement of technological results, OCRIM has introduced the Modular Mill Concept, an innovative technology that enables stopping some parts of the grinding section, for any reason (ordinary and extraordinary maintenance, or else), while letting another run, thus granting uninterrupted specific production. This solution is chosen and highly appreciated by many customers thanks to the benefits it generates.
As far as automation is concerned, OCRIM plays the role of direct reference, thus avoiding external bodies for the study and implementation of plant management systems.
The general automation package @mill, which includes many application packets, the innovative @rollermills, which enables controlling the mills remotely via tablet, and the Immersive Reality are futuristic solutions created to improve and simplify the work activities of those in the milling sector.
In addition, OCRIM also offers its customers comprehensive support with its innovative Service, and its customers can be granted specialised after-sales technical support in real time, and can easily and quickly require their own. This state-ofthe-art approach to customer service sets this company apart in the milling industry, offering timely and customised solutions for every need.
Industrial area of Cremona - OCRIM logistics warehouse
Cremona – OIMuseum at OCRIM historical premises
Industrial area of Cremona – FBC department
Cremona – conference hall on OCRIM historical premises
Cremona – roller mills assembly on OCRIM historical premises
OCRIM also excels in terms of training and higher education, in fact, thanks to the extensive training experience of OCRIM International School of Milling Technology, active since 1965, and in line with the Milling Hub initiative, the Milling Hub Masterclass training hub has been established. This hub enriches the training with an innovative perspective. Access to the Masterclass is reserved to previously trained technicians only, with proven expertise, as to guarantee a high-degree training. 360° advanced training focusing on the knowledge of seeds, through cereal and pulses processing, to finished product sales.
On account of this corporate positive development, OCRIM’s R&D department is committed to experimenting new strategies and state-of-the-art projects can be broadly acknowledged as unique in the milling sector and in full harmony with the innovation the company has been experiencing. The partnership between OCRIM and some prestigious Italian universities is further strengthened, broadly contributing to get valuable results for the milling sector in general. OCRIM’s communication instruments mean to finetune the corporate language to the new trends.
The company boasts considerable visibility through both national and international sector publications, via its LinkedIn and Instagram profiles, and three Internet websites: the corporate website www.ocrim.com, one dedicated to the company’s museum www.ocrimcore.com, one dedicated to the blog www.ai-lati.com, strongly wanted by OCRIM as a real information provider for the entire The Italian Agri-Food Chain Choice chain, and therefore for its member companies.
In 2020, the company’s media department was greatly and successfully developed with the start of highly technical-scientifical Webinars into the milling world. Yet, the real novelty arrived at the end of 2022 with the new format O-News Live, a TV news hosted by three OCRIM employees, whose stage is the new O-Theatre, a space that OCRIM strongly wanted for events like this, as well as for meetings with customers. In addition to this, OCRIM also continues offering its customers tailored solutions featuring customized machines, participates in events such as “Wheat, flour, and …”, and welcome its guests at O|HOUSE, a historic residence in the center of Cremona, and at O|FARMHOUSE, a farmstead typical of the Cremona area, renovated and inaugurated on occasion of the company’s event “Wheat, flour and …” 2022). Those are the events and projects created to provide a close-up view of a company that is continuously and constantly evolving.
Industrial area of Cremona – Milling Hub
Cremona – OCRIM historical premises
Industrial area of Cremona – Milling Hub – roller mills floor
Superior – the compact mill by OCRIM
Superior is a compact mill representing a strategic and smart investment that offers safe and versatile productive solutions for an excellent final product. Pre-assembled at OCRIM warehouse, Superior reduces the costs of a dedicated multi-level building and bureaucracy expense for urbanization works, and offers high energy performance for reduced production and management costs. Meant for customers with different entrepreneurial courses, Superior is suitable for people approaching the milling world for the first time as well as for those who want a compact plant to extend or diversify their offer, without revolutionizing their industrial production.
Create in the 1950s, Superior is a stateof-the-art engineering icon that has highly contributed to OCRIM’s industrial development internationally.
The mill offers the possibility to personalize its technical, technological, and design equipment, with four different solutions available: Passion, Natural, Gold, and Style. Back to OCRIM home in a futuristic shape, from the technological and design points of view, Superior has generated great interest and significant demand, as to persuade OCRIM to create dedicated Internet website (www.ocrimsuperior.com) and e-mail address (info@ocrimsuperior.com) for information and request, accompanied by a as well as a brochure that fully conveys the elegance of this compact mill.
OPARTS: Ocrim’s world is just a click away
OCRIM launched the innovative platform www.oparts-shop.com, an e-commerce portal with interactive catalogues where spare parts for milling plants can be bought.
The entire website has been designed with the customer in mind. The aim is to ensure the best user experience in terms of ease of navigation, speed, and intuitiveness. The is available worldwide and allows customers to directly purchase milling products 24 hours a day via certified international payment circuits.
The portal is structured in two parts: a B2B e-commerce platform for the immediate and
direct purchase of milling plant articles, and a customised section for loyal customers with interactive catalogues. In the latter area, the user’s machine catalogues are uploaded for browsing, with the minimising the chance of error when searching for a specific component. Thanks to this portal, with just a few clicks, the user can choose and order the spare parts he needs for his machine, by selecting them directly from the table and order, and also find dedicated promos in the “My Area” and keep track of requests and orders at all times.
For more information visit www.oparts-shop. com or e-mail to info@ocrim.com for more details and to receive a brochure about this service.
Superior today
Superior 1948
Olocco Srl
Via del Santuario 41 12045 Fossano (Cuneo) Italy
Tel. +39 0172 69 25 79
Fax +39 0172 69 25 78
info@vdlolocco.com www.olocco.eu
Olocco Srl has been manufacturing valves and components for pneumatic conveying and metering since 1950. Its valves are used in the feeding, unloading and pneumatic conveying of any kind of product in grain or powder, in the food, chemical or plastic industry, with low, average, high-pressure lines. Olocco’s commitment has always been characterized by constant research from design to production of valves and accessories, ensuring the manufacturing of products at the top technical specifications, quality and safety. In recent years, the production department has undergone a profound renovation with the commissioning of new machining centres equipped with the most
modern, flexible production systems, with high levels of automation for the handling of pieces, pallets, tools. New milling, boring and turning centres have produced a great increase of internal manufacturing capacity and brought our quality standards to everhigher levels. During the last years, despite the difficult situation caused by the pandemic, Olocco has been able to complete the construction of the new office building and assembly department. All this demonstrates the will to grow and bet on the future.
In 1997, Olocco Srl obtained the quality certification UNI EN ISO9001:2015 and afterwards certified most of its products according to ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU.
In 2007, it so started manufacturing rotary valves in accordance with EN15089:2009, the European Standard that describes the general requirements for explosion isolation systems.
Olocco Srl is also able to guarantee the food compatibility of the materials used in the manufacturing of any valve, in compliance with the provisions of EC Regulation No.1935/2004 concerning materials and objects in contact with food products (MOCA), and the EC Regulation No.2023/2006 on good manufacturing practices.
Due to the increase in demand for stainless steel components, the manufacturing of a new range of rotary valves, “UPH”, entirely built in AISI316 stainless steel, with unified round flanges according to UNI PN10 / DIN2576 standards, in the sizes from DN150 to 300 and flow rates from 3 to 37 litres/rev, is at an advanced stage. These valves will be also available in the quick disassembly version with extraction bars, “SMD”, typically to ensure the safety of the operators, to facilitate cleaning and general maintenance, inspection tasks or where rapid cleaning times are requested. A fully disassemblable rotor gives the possibility to clean it separately and remove any deposit. In advance inner surfaces can be completely polished and blended to meet the strictest hygienic standards in food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
Omag, your partner for primary and secondary packaging for over 50 years
Since 1973, Omag has been designing and manufacturing customized packaging machines for the packaging of powdery, granular, liquid and solid products in sachets and single-dose stick-pack dedicated to the food, cosmetic, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. The product range is very wide: starting from limited size packaging machines useful for laboratory tests or new product launches to complete packaging lines for high productivity.
Dedicated technologies for the food sector
Omag’s offer for the food sector consists of a wide range of packaging machines - horizontal or vertical, continuous or intermittent motion - according to the customer’s specific production needs. In fact, packaging machines can be equipped with different
dosing systems for powdery, granular, liquid and pasty products, combined with robotic counting systems, cartoning machines and a wide range of optionals such as markers, smart cameras, sensors, etc.
At the technological level, issues concerning technology and augmented reality remain focal points to which much of the R&D investment is devoted.
In addition, Omag is testing and implementing predictive maintenance processes on packaging machines: thanks to IoT technologies, remote control and machine interconnection, in the very near future it will be possible to constantly monitor the performance and status of packaging machines, receive specific information on individual machine components so as to intervene more effectively at the customer’s premises and zero in on the risks of downtime.
Customer at the center: Omag as a reliable all-around partner
An important novelty concerns secondary packaging: Omag used to supply complete lines by working with partners, while now, thanks to continuous investment in research and development and favorable tests on
different prototypes, Omag is finally able to offer a complete 360° solution, from primary to secondary packaging Omag wants to be a reliable partner for the customer, able to offer a complete, easyto-use and intelligent solution that allows monitoring all parameters and interveningeven remotely - to solve any anomalies. In this way, production is continuous, downtime is minimized, and losses are minimized.
My-O: new Omag’s dedicated customer portal
With the aim of offering the best customer experience, the brand new My-O portal was launched in recent months. This is an online reserved area and accessible to Omag customers that allows them to consult the documents of their machines and lines, from certificates to machine manual, from electric and pneumatic schemes to spare part list, organized by contents and by machine models.
In addition, customers can view the 3D of the machine making easy the spare parts offer, in a secure way and with the 24-hours support of the Service Omag.
Visit www.omag-pack.com to be always update with the latest news and events.
The PND mango peeler positions itself in international markets as a paragon of Italian engineering ingenuity. This machine, the best-selling of its kind, stands out as the ideal solution for the food industry, thanks to its ability to adapt to fresh, frozen, and dehydrated sectors.
A range for every need
From the compact PL4M model with 4 heads, capable of processing 700 kg/h, to its larger counterpart with 8 heads nearing 112 fruits per minute, PND has considered everything. Each machine in the line is a powerhouse of strength and precision, designed to optimize production processes without compromising the quality of the finished product. These machines are the key to an industry aiming for peak efficiency while maintaining high processing standards.
Efficiency and environmental respect
The PND mango peeler is distinguished by its ability to handle fruits of any ripeness level, ensuring a near-perfect yield post-peeling. This not only ensures resource optimization but also places the company at the forefront of promoting sustainable practices, minimizing food waste.
The ease of maintenance and cleaning, thanks to the use of stainless steel and intuitive design, translates into reduced machine downtime and greater longevity of the machinery, essential aspects in a modern production context.
International success
The secret to PND’s success lies in the versatility of its peelers, which have conquered markets around the world, from South America, rich in mango plantations, to Europe, where the demand for technologically advanced solutions is constantly rising. This spread testifies to the universality of the solution proposed by PND, capable of adapting to different contexts and production needs.
Beyond the machine: Assistance and support PND does not limit itself to providing cutting-edge machinery; it also offers toplevel post-sale assistance, with remote support to ensure operational continuity and efficiency for its clients. This customerfocused approach confirms the company’s philosophy: to innovate not only in products but also in service.
The excellence of Italian innovation
The story of the PND mango peeler is a shining example of how the company is capable of creating solutions that significantly improve the modus operandi and efficiency of hundreds of companies in the fruit
processing world. With a constant focus on sustainability and efficiency, PND reaffirms itself as a benchmark in the sector.
To complete the mango line, we find the machine SS8, designed for destoning and cutting mango into slices, fingers and chunks, which processes 40 fruits per minute. It is a semi-automatic machine, very simple in use and maintenance, versatile and incredibly fast in changing cuttings thanks to replacement of cutters and plungers. The operator loads the product and the automatic mechanism pushes the product through the cutter, allowing the product to be cut and output on the appropriate belt. For a complete line PND recommends the use of a peeling machine and two SS8 cutting machines, one for destoning and the other for slicing or chunking.
PND invites you to discover the PND world by visiting its website www.pndsrl.it, for more information you can write to info@pndsrl.it
Popping machine RP-EVO: Re Pietro’s innovation for the production of cereal cakes and nofried snacks
Popping machine RP-EVO is the press of the latest generation manufactured by Re Pietro Srl to produce both cereal cakes and no-fried snacks, products that following a worldwide trend are having a constantly increase in demand. With this new press, the highly innovative attitude of Re Pietro Srl is setting new standards in cereal cakes and snacks production, by offering one solution that will revolutionise and simplify the manufacturing of these products. In fact, once the mould has been chosen and installed, the popping machine RP-EVO transforms the cereals and/or the micro-pellets into fragrant cakes or crunchy snacks. Its efficiency and flexibility allow to have a wider range of products, using one press only. Nowadays these products not only are appreciated as healthy alternatives to conventional bread, but they are also valued for their versatility by professionals and consumers: they are perfect as carbs supply during meals, as crunchy snacks for a quick bite or as fancy decorations to dishes and desserts.
You may wonder how many moulds and which shapes can allow you to produce both cakes and snacks with the new press. Round big and small, round with ridges, triangular or square, hexagonal and rectangular just to name a few. But Re Pietro can also produce customised moulds based on the customers’ requests.
Popping machine RP-EVO – focus on Structure in nickel coated steel, certified food contact material, electric panel in stainless-steel with a side rotating and swivelling touch screen control panel set at eye’s level for easier use. Equipped with a hydraulic system that produces the high pressure needed for the expansion of the cereals or micropellets turning them into fragrant cakes or crispy snacks. The volumetric dosing is carried out by a pneumatically operated feeding plate. The moulds which shape the popped cakes and snacks are made by hardened steel coated with titanium nitride, to guarantee solidity and a long-lasting life, and to prevent the sticking of the products on the moulds. The moulds, as well as all the parts that get in touch
with the products, comply with the MOCA specification for food processing machines as per Reg. No.1935/2004 CE (MOCA compliance). The upper and lower moulds are heated by cartridge heaters separately controlled by thermoregulators.
Each press has got its own PLC (Siemens S7-1200) and 7” control panel. From the HMI it is possible to set up each production phase, to save the recipes and check any malfunctioning thanks to its efficient diagnostic system. Popping machine RPEVO is another milestone in the production of Re Pietro Srl, where the manufacturing of food processing machines and plants has always been approached with an eye to innovation and development, relying on 90 years of solid experience. In fact, the company, surrounded by paddy fields in the southern outskirts of Milan, celebrates this year the 90th anniversary of the great intuition of its founder Mr. Carlo Re, who saw the potential of rice and its processing. Without forgetting the incredible added value of the Made in Italy quality.
Sigma started its activity in 1974 as one of the most important European manufacturers of mixers. Sigma production consists of:
Pastry machines
Planetary Mixers. Different lines characterize the production of planetary mixers for craft and catering:
• Best Mix, a line with mechanical speed variator from 10lt to 80lt
• Chef line with electronic speed variator (inverter) from 7,5lt to 60lt
• Powermix planetary mixers for industrial use from 60 up to 160lt, with motorized bowl lift and descent, total tool disengagement and programmable control panel
• Aeromix with a worldwide patented system. With their outstanding speed ratio, they offer the best results in terms of quality when used for making emulsions, mixtures and dough for pastry-making and food preparations. What makes them truly unique is the combined use of three special tools in the production of the mixtures. The range of machines for pastry also includes:
• Sheeters
• Electric cookers
• RF300 grinding machine
• Twin-arm mixers
Pizza machines
Worth of special mention the “Sprizza” cold spreading system, a machine that reproduces the manual skills of a pizzaiolo as closely as possible by imitating his unrivalled delicateness with a cold working process, and the rounding cutter Dr 1411 to cut and round 800/1000 portions of dough per hour, from 150 to 650 gr with 2 different cutting groups.
The portfolio is completed with:
• Spiral mixer bench model Tauro from 12 to 40 kg dough
• Screw rounder Sfera for dough ball from 30 to 1000gr
• Vertical sheeter T50
Bakery machines
The production of spiral mixers is composed of different lines, such as:
• Benchtop spiral mixers Tauro for kneading from 12 to 40k g of pizza dough. Available with fixed or removable bowl
• Red Line spiral mixers with fixed bowl of capacity from 60 to 280 kg of dough
• Green Line with fixed bowl, able to save around 20%-25% energy compared to the traditional mixers
• Self-emptying spiral mixers available in models of 80-120 - 160200 - 280 kg of dough, able to automatically empty the dough onto a table or into a divider
• Spiral mixers Silver Line with removable bowl in the following models: 80,120,160,200,250, 300 kg of dough capacity.
• Spiral mixers Super Premium with removable bowl
Other kinds of machines to complete the range:
• Bowl lifters
• Feeding hoppers
• Hexagonal dividers
• Squared dividers
• Bun dividers
• Conical rounders
• Moulders for wrapped bread and baguette
All the Sigma manufactured equipment complies with EU safety and hygiene directives. Today, Sigma is present in over 100 countries in the world through its 500 regular dealers. The attention paid to its customers and constant commitment to innovation have always distinguished the Sigma’s philosophy.
High-speed flow pack innovation: Enhancing packaging efficiency and sustainability in Asian markets
With the expansion of e-commerce and the modernization of retail across Asia, the demand for fast, flexible and sustainable packaging solutions continues to rise. SMIPACK’s FW series of automatic flow pack machines addresses these challenges with Italian-made technology, high-speed performance and environmental responsibility.
In a rapidly evolving global market, efficiency and adaptability are crucial for packaging machinery manufacturers. SMIPACK S.p.A., an Italian leader in the packaging sector and part of the SMI Group, combines strong engineering heritage with continuous innovation. Founded in 1997, the company provides integrated solutions from primary to secondary packaging, serving diverse industries worldwide.
Supported by an extensive international network and a direct presence in Asia through branches in China, Malaysia and India, SMIPACK is a strategic partner capable of meeting the needs of a highly dynamic and heterogeneous market.
From snacks and bakery products to ready meals, local manufacturers require machines capable of handling a variety of formats (singleserve or multi-pack) and materials — including mono-material, laminated, paper-based and metallized films — with options suitable for e-commerce-ready packaging. The FW series delivers high
throughput, quick changeovers and full Industry 4.0 connectivity, making it ideal for fast-paced production environments.
E-commerce growth and retail modernization in Asia
Consumer habits in Asia are undergoing major transformation: e-commerce is expanding rapidly, modern retail chains are growing, and export-driven production demands more efficient and flexible lines. Flow pack technology has become a strategic solution, combining speed, optimized use of packaging materials and excellent product presentation.
Developed according to Industry 4.0 and IoT principles, the FW series packs individual or grouped products — even irregular shapes — in mono or laminated films, reaching up to 200 products/minute depending on the model. These features make it particularly suitable for Asian production lines characterized by high volumes and a wide variety of formats.
Operational & quality benefits
FW series machines ensure a stable production flow with batch traceability, format memory and detailed process statistics. The FLXMOD® control system with touch-screen interface enables realtime monitoring of production rates, machine efficiency and pack counts. The robust, fully Italian-made construction — featuring AISI 304 stainless steel product-contact surfaces — ensures hygiene and durability. Longitudinal sealers, film folding devices and dynamic conforming systems guarantee consistent results even with irregular or
multi-pack products. Motorized reel holders and ergonomic access to key components reduce downtime and streamline format changeovers.
For manufacturers and exporters focused on traceability, consistent quality and sustainable production, these advantages translate into lower cost per pack and a faster return on investment.
Sustainability and technical versatility
The FW series meets modern sustainability and innovation requirements through reduced energy consumption, optimized material usage and intelligent process control.
The dynamic film conformer and “no product – no bag” sensors can cut film waste by up to 10%, while compatibility with both monomaterial and laminated films enables reduced thickness and packaging weight without compromising performance.
Stainless-steel versions — ideal for food and non-food applications — together with multiple optional features such as MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging)
predisposition, printer integration, reel changeover device with automatic splicing and gusseted-bags system, provide maximum operational flexibility.
Combining efficiency, versatility and environmental attention, the FW series offers Asian manufacturers an advanced solution that delivers high performance and strengthens global competitiveness.
Comprehensive Made in Italy packaging solutions
Beyond the FW series, SMIPACK offers a complete range of packaging machinery designed & made in Italy to cover all stages of the secondary packaging process. From compact L-seal hood packers, automatic L-sealers and continuous packers to shrink wrappers, wrap-around case packers and automatic handle applicators, each solution is engineered for efficiency, reliability and sustainability. Integrated with Industry 4.0 connectivity and supported by modular options, these machines provide versatile solutions for diverse products and packaging
Smipack Spa
Via Piazzalunga, 30 24015 San Giovanni Bianco (Bergamo) Italy
Tel. +39 0345 40 400
info.smipack@smigroup.net
www.smipack.it
formats, ensuring optimal protection, presentation and operational performance. With a commitment to continuous innovation, local technical support and a wide range of customized packaging solutions for Asian markets, SMIPACK enables manufacturers to enhance productivity, reduce waste and compete effectively in an increasingly demanding environment.
Tecno Pack Spa
Via Lago di Albano, 76 36015 Schio (Vicenza) Italy
Tecno Pack means technology, experience, service in flow and pillow-pack packaging, primary and secondary.
Market leader Tecno Pack provides all the technology your company needs: from small electronic packaging machines with manual loading, right to complete plants.
Skilled trade team, experienced technical department, in-house production of mechanic parts, accurate material selection, excellent production team and after-sales assistance for the world over, enable Tecno Pack to propose machines and plants that are thought as “tailored suit” and broadly recognized as cutting-edge technology by Gruppo Barilla, Nestlé, Pavesi, Kraft, Baxter, Chipita, PepciCo, to name some but a few.
Speed, flexibility, modified atmosphere, shelf life, integration of the packaging into the corporate system, are the issues that Tecno Pack deals with enthusiastically every day and that gives it new evolution leaf of live.
IFP Packaging is a sound benchmark in heat-shrink film wrapping technology. At the end of 2011, it became part of Tecno Pack SpA group, thus beginning a new course of greater technological, commercial and industrial development.
Electronic continuous wrapping machines built on fully cantilever structures, and high performance, high reliability, sanitization, versatility and customization are just some assets of IFP Packaging’s offer.
Automatic loading systems, bundling machines of any size, complete end of line systems are fully customized by the company’s skillful and versatile technical department. Adjusting the state-of-the-art technology upon customer’s peculiar requirements is IFP Packaging’s main goal. Moreover, the company also proposes the market its sturdy and versatile wrapping machines, standard built, for a quite interesting quality-price ratio.
General System Pack continues evolving and implementing its range of machines and automation flow-pack dedicated.
30 years of continuous development have turned this company into a world leader able to study, produce and install machines from horizontal single flow-pack packaging to fully electronic machines and complete packaging lines for any kind of product.
General System Pack introduces its GSP 50 EVO model to package a broad range of products thanks to full control of brushless motors and reduce time for change of format down to the minimum.
High speed, controlled atmosphere, full automation of the entire primary, secondary and end-of-line cycles are carried out ordinarily by applying the highest state-of-the-art mechanical and electronic technology.
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customer-centred design. With the launch of Be-Fill and ongoing R&D investments, the company is expanding its footprint in the beverage industry, while strengthening its position as a global partner for nextgeneration filling and seaming technologies.
For more than seven decades, ZACMI has embodied Italian engineering excellence through continuous innovation and
Future vision
ZACMI’s global service provides on-site and remote support worldwide through advanced augmented-reality tools, ensuring rapid installation, predictive maintenance, and minimal downtime. The customer care portal offers 24/7 access to machine documentation, remote diagnostics, and an intuitive online spareparts catalogue for fast and accurate ordering. This integrated digital platform streamlines operations and optimizes plant performance.
After-sales and customer care
Beyond filling and seaming, ZACMI designs complete solutions for essential food processing operations, such as pasteurisation, ensuring efficient thermal disinfection that preserves organoleptic properties while meeting international food safety standards. Energy efficiency and precise temperature control are at the heart of every design.
Processes
This synergy maximises versatility and minimises waste.
Among ZACMI’s most advanced solutions, the Synchronised Group integrates a piston filler and high-speed seamer working in perfect harmony—reaching up to 1,200 cpm for filling and 1,600 cpm for seaming.
• Vacuum seamers preserve product integrity and extend shelf life.
• Clean design seamers are fully washable and meet the most demanding hygiene standards.
• The new seaming machine (TimeCraft Master, launched in 2024) features a compact, modular design that simplifies operation and reduces costs.
ZACMI seamers combine reliability, flexibility, and low maintenance:
Launched in 2025, Be-Fill is ZACMI’s new beverage filler designed for absolute cleanliness. It features automatic internal and external washing, a Teflon membrane isolating the product path from air, and dummy containers for fully automated CIP. Three valve types—dual-channel, singlechannel, and internal-recirculation—ensure versatility across still, carbonated, and hotfill products, combining top hygiene with maximum efficiency. Seaming
• Be-Fill – Beverage Innovation –
• Monoblocks – Compact systems integrating rinsing, filling, and closing for optimized space and performance.
• Telescopic fillers – Rapid, accurate, and efficient, reducing waste and improving productivity.
• Vacuum fillers – Preserve product quality and freshness, ideal for topping up pre-filled containers or handling dense products.
• Piston fillers – For liquid and viscous products, with or without suspended solids. A patented dosing system ensures perfect accuracy and no dripping.
ZACMI fillers are renowned for precision, versatility, efficiency and cleanability:
Filling
Leveraging decades of expertise, the company offers a wide range of advanced machinery, from standalone units to fully integrated processing lines, designed to meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
Since joining the ProMach Group in 2024—a global leader with over 50 brands—ZACMI has further strengthened its international presence. Driven by innovation and precision engineering, the company develops tailormade solutions that combine performance, reliability, and hygienic design. Its specialized R&D department and highly skilled technicians ensure continuous technological advancement and first-class customer support worldwide Machinery and solutions
Founded in 1954 in Parma, Italy, ZACMI is a leading manufacturer of filling and seaming machinery for the F&B industry.
ACMI: Advanced solutions for the global food & beverage industry
• It is used to make packs on SMI SFP series packaging machines.
The stretch film allows you to reduce energy consumption during the packaging process for film-only packaging thanks to the elimination of the shrink tunnel.
• Combined shrink film + carton box packaging machines of the LCM, CM and AFCW series.
• Automatic shrink wrapping machines of the LSK, CSK, SK, ASW series.
SMI machines:
The recycled film material reduces the production and dispersion of virgin plastic material and can be used with the following
SMI solutions for eco-sustainable plastic packaging
PET (so-called rPET). It is in fact important to distinguish between recyclable plastic and recycled plastic: the former is composed of virgin material, just introduced into the production cycle, while the latter is material from recycled sources, therefore already used in previous productions, collected and reused. From a sustainability perspective, the latter is undoubtedly preferable.
made of 100% post-consumer recycled
On the other hand, the raw material is obtained from oil, a limited and non-renewable resource, and is not biodegradable; for these reasons, it is important to choose packaging
• Savings: with the same technical characteristics, it is common to use film reels with a lower thickness, to reduce the energy consumption of shrink wrapping
• Aesthetics: for example, the neutral film allows you to easily identify the products inside while the printed one enhances them
• Resistance during the transport and storage phases of the packages
• Impermeability: a fundamental factor in preserving food and avoiding waste
The features that distinguish this type of packaging are:
Plastic packaging has excellent protective properties and can be recycled, in theory an unlimited number of times. Compared to paper, plastics require less energy in both production and recycling processes.
Respecting the environment by choosing plastic
• The combined machines of the CM series.
• The wrap-around case packers of the WP series
®Arcwise paperboard developed by the Swedish company SCA Forest Products uses a raw material entirely derived from renewable sources. Thanks to the special bevelled design that distinguishes it, this package offers the advantage of being able to reduce the amount of material used by about 30% compared to a traditional box; In addition, the perfect adherence of the package to the packaged product guarantees greater strength. This type of cardboard can be used on:
