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ITALIAN TECHNOLOGY FOR THE
FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY
A successful event for Africa’s evolving food economy
Africa Food Show 2026 returns amid Africa’s expanding $ 1 trillion food and beverage market
Africa’s food and beverage sector is entering a defining growth phase.
Valued at approximately $346 billion in 2024, the continent’s F&B market is projected to reach approximately $567 billion (R9 trillion) by 2032, with longerterm projections placing the broader opportunity at nearly $1 trillion (R16 trillion) by 2030.
Driven by rapid urbanization, population expansion, retail modernization and shifting consumer demand, Africa’s food economy is evolving at pace. Rising incomes, a growing middle class and a young, globally connected consumer base are reshaping purchasing habits and accelerating demand for premium, healthfocused, convenience and value-added products.
At the same time, structural pressures remain significant. Hunger is rising in Africa, where more than one in five people are affected. If current trends continue, as many as 512 million people could face hunger by 2030, nearly 60 percent of them in Africa. These realities highlight the urgency of innovation in food processing, pricing, logistics and distribution.
Against this context of both opportunity and structural pressure, Africa Food Show 2026 returns to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from the 10th – 12th of June 2026, strategically positioned as Africa’s leading food and beverage sourcing platform where growth meets solutions.
The three-day exhibition connects retailready food and beverage suppliers,
manufacturers, distributors and technology providers with senior buyers, wholesalers, importers, exporters, hospitality groups and procurement leaders from across Africa and beyond. By bringing together more than 350 local and international exhibitors and over 8,000 industry professionals from 60+ countries, the show provides a structured platform for sourcing, deal-making, partnership development and expansion into African markets.
“Africa’s F&B sector is brimming with opportunity amid rapid urbanization, retail transformation and growing consumer demand,” says Margaret Peters, Event Director at dmg events. “But sustained growth depends on stronger connections across the value chain. Africa Food Show 2026 is where suppliers, buyers and industry leaders come together to unlock new partnerships, strengthen route-tomarket strategies and drive measurable business growth.”
Following a 21-year legacy as Africa’s Big 7, the event was rebranded in 2025 as Africa Food Show, marking a strategic evolution aligned with the changing needs of the market. The inaugural edition under its new identity welcomed nearly 350 global exhibitors and more than 9,000 industry
professionals from over 60 countries. The 2026 edition will once again be colocated with Hotel & Hospitality Expo Africa, reflecting the structural link
between hospitality growth and food procurement. Africa’s hotel development pipeline currently stands at 577 hotels and resorts totalling more than 104,000
rooms, up 13.3% year-on-year, signalling sustained demand for foodservice, ingredients, beverage innovation and operational supply solutions across the continent.
The 2026 edition is supported by leading industry partners Synercore, Cape Food Ingredients and Crown Food Group.
“As Platinum Sponsors of Africa Food Show, we see first-hand how critical this platform is for connecting manufacturers with serious buyers across Africa,” says Alex,. “The show creates real commercial momentum - from new product development to distribution partnerships - and reflects the collaborative growth mindset needed to strengthen Africa’s food ecosystem.”
Africa Food Show 2026 combines structured networking with high-impact content designed to attract qualified buyers and elevate industry dialogue. Headline features will include: Africa Culinary Cup 2026, hosted in partnership with the South African Chefs Association, bringing junior culinary teams from across Africa and the Middle East to compete on an international stage; Game of Chefs, a live culinary innovation competition; National Pizza Challenge and National Burger Challenge, showcasing craftsmanship and product innovation; and on-floor workshops focused on innovation, sustainability, food safety and growth strategy.
As African governments and private sector
leaders focus on strengthening local value addition, improving supply chain resilience, and expanding intra-African trade, platforms that facilitate credible business connections are becoming increasingly important.
Africa Food Show 2026 serves as that marketplace - a place where manufacturers establish distribution partnerships, brands
enter new territories, retailers discover innovation and suppliers secure long-term buyers.
Registration opened on 18 March 2026 for industry professionals looking to source new products, explore partnerships and gain insight into Africa’s evolving food economy. www.theafricafoodshow.com
4G Ghidini Srl
Via Ruca, 400 (Z.I) 25065 Lumezzane (Brescia) Italy
4G® GHIDINI has specialized since 1978 in the design and production of stainless steel ball valves and fittings characterised by high installation versatility, thanks to connections compliant with international regulations such as ISO, UNI, EN, ANSI and DIN, and to the use of raw material such as Aisi 316L and PTFE which guarantee high compatibility in contact with fluids of all kinds.
The company is committed to promoting
Made in Italy through design and production based on key values such as quality, tradition and innovation, creativity and artisanship, global perception.
4G® GHIDINI demonstrates passion for excellence through artisanship and attention to detail, pursuing continuous improvement that guarantees high quality standards in its production processes carried out exclusively at the Lumezzane production site in the province of Brescia. Stainless steel ball valves and fittings
are specific for the pharmaceutical, biotechnological and cosmetic, food and beverage, chemical, process, water treatment and energy production industry. The constant commitment to continuously improving its products and processes has led to the achievement of quality system certification according to UNI EN ISO 9001 Stainless steel ball valves comply with “PED” 2014/68/UE on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States in the field of pressure equipment and on request they can be supplied in compliance with “ATEX” 2014/34/UE directive relating to safety systems and equipment intended for use in potentially explosive environments Zone 1-21, II 2G Ex h IIC T4 Gb – II 2D Ex IIIC T135°C Db.
The PTFE seals are in compliance with 10/2011/UE regulation and with the FDA 21 CFR 177.1550, FDA 21 CFR 175.300 and USP CLASS VI requirements.
4G® GHIDINI ball valves and fittings comply with “MOCA” 1935/2004/CE regulation for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food, and with EAC TR CU 010/2011 and EAC TR CU 032/2013 and UKCA technical regulations.
4G® GHIDINI, through improving energy efficiency and optimizing resource consumption, is committed to reducing environmental impact and active in the implementation of the supply of electric energy from renewable sources. Passion for one's work, respect for people and territory, openness to new markets and a future driven by innovation are for 4G® GHIDINI opportunities for personal, cultural, professional, and social growth.
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
B&B Silo Systems Srl
Via M.Buonarroti, 3 - Z.I. Sipro 44020 San Giovanni di Ostellato (Ferrara) Italy
Tel. +39 0533 31 11 63
commerciale@bebsilos.com
commerciale1@bebsilos.com www.bebsilos.com
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.
CAMImpianti Srl
Via Paradisi n. 5/A
44042 Corporeno Cento (Ferrara) Italy
Tel. +39 051 972184
Tel. +39 051 0353273
sales@camimpianti.eu www.camimpianti.eu
CAMImpianti, bulk solids handling
CAMImpianti is a reliable partner for the industrial sector, with extensive experience in storage, dosing, and transport of powders and granulated products.
This decade-long experience represents the company’s strength, enabling it to offer a wide range of services, from the design to the construction of the machinery, from the on-site installation and commissioning, all through the after-sales support.
CAMImpianti stands out for its ability to deliver tailor-made, engineered solutions based on the specific needs of each customer.
The main services offered include:
• Silo and tank storage units
• Pneumatic and mechanical conveying systems
• Dosing systems
• Mixers
• Filtration units
• Software automation.
Founded in 1992 by professionals with over thirty years of experience in powder handling, CAMImpianti provides innovative, functional, and technologically advanced plant solutions for a wide range of industries, including food, chemical, plastics, rubber, as well as ecological and environmental sectors.
CAMImpianti’s operations are based on a solid technicalcommercial foundation, allowing it to approach the market with highly reliable solutions.
The in-house technical office customizes solutions for each client during the executive design phase, producing 3D drawings that make it possible to assess the true value of the proposed solution in advance. The in-house workshop, operating according to Industry 4.0 principles, is responsible not only for manufacturing the machines, but also for their assembly and preliminary testing before delivery to the client.
Once production is complete, the machines are shipped to the site, where specialized teams carry out full installation and final commissioning of the systems.
In addition to recent investments in machinery upgrades and infrastructure expansion, CAMImpianti has also obtained UNI EN
ISO 9001/2015 certification — further recognition of the quality of its processes and its commitment to continuous improvement. Thanks to the expertise and dedication of its team, CAMImpianti is able to offer solutions that guarantee customers efficiency, safety, and cost optimization, contributing to the success of industrial operations.
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 baking carbon neutral.
Between the proving and the baking, 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 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
CLM Bakery System Srl
Via Val D’Aosta, 43
33080 Fiume Veneto (Pordenone) Italy
Tel. +39 0434 17 08 720
Fax +39 0432 16 92 077
sales@bakerysystem.com www.bakerysystem.com
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 in-line 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.
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 MRMW 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 PM-DB 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.
F.lli Sacchi S.n.c.
Fraz. Mandrino, 25 27018 Vidigulfo (Pavia), Italy
Tel. +39 0382 619261
info@cmsacchi.com www.cmsacchi.com
The revolution of industrial automation in the food powder sector is driven by advanced robotic solutions such as SmartPick, SmartTipping, and SmartPack. Sacchi worldwide leader in robotic powder handling has developed a fully robotic integrated platform for the production of complex powder mixes that are then packaged in bags. This article describes an integrated system that utilizes these three modular systems to manage the dosing, mixing, and packaging of powders, ensuring precision, traceability, hygiene, efficiency, and safety.
The integration of SmartPick, SmartTipping, and SmartPack in this platform offers a comprehensive system for dosing, mixing, and packaging powders.
The main components of the system are SmartPick manages the supply of medium and large quantities of powders to the mixer, SmartTipping handles micro-dosing, and SmartPack packages the final product. This combined system has many advantages:
• Increases production efficiency,
• Ensures precision in dosing and mixing,
• Reduces risks for operators,
• Ensures total product traceability and quality, almost doubles the production capacity.
The adoption of this integrated robotic system has been successfully implemented by manufacturers of food ingredients, spices and flavours, ice cream preparations, sauces and fillings, ready meals, and represents a significant step towards full automation and optimization of production processes, improving competitiveness and quality in the food and chemical sectors.
The SmartPick system is designed to
automate the handling of bags containing large quantities of raw materials. This robotic system picks up bags up to 80 kg, opens them, empties them, and doses the contents into mixers, kneaders, blenders, and general processing machines, ensuring the correct preparation of recipes. The main advantages include:
• Complete automation of bagged recipes.
• Certification of recipe correctness.
• Automatic traceability of raw materials.
• Elimination of manual labour and handling.
• Reduction of operator exposure to powders.
The use of SmartPick reduces risks associated with manual handling of powders, improves production efficiency, traceability, and ensures a safer and more hygienic working environment.
SmartTipping is a robotic solution for the precise dosing of microcomponents.
It uses various types of feeders, such as screw, belt, and vibrating feeders, to ensure extremely accurate dosing, down to tenths of a gram. This system is ideal for preparing recipes that require precise amounts of minor ingredients. The main features of SmartTipping include:
• Precise and synchronized coordination of dosers.
• Collection of micro-doses in containers or bags.
• Batch traceability via barcodes or RFID.
• Adaptability to different dosing needs.
• Direct interfacing with processing machines.
SmartTipping ensures unprecedented operational flexibility and modularity, enabling precise and reliable management of micro-dosing.
SmartPack is a highly efficient robotic packaging solution for powders and granules. This system fills, seals, or sews the bags and palletizes them, ensuring uniform and consistent production. The main features of SmartPack include:
• Robotic system for the entire packaging and palletizing process.
• Compact and versatile layout.
• Customizable configuration based on customer needs.
• Ease of management and cleaning.
• Zero downtime product changeover. SmartPack is designed to adapt to various sectors, including food, pharmaceutical, and chemical, offering a complete and integrated solution for the packaging of mixed powders.
FIC Spa
Via Trivulzia, 54
23020 Mese (Sondrio) Italy
Tel. +39 0343 410 51 fic@fic.com www.fic.com
FRIGOMILK® and FICSENSE: From milk cooling to intelligent farm management
In modern dairy farming, milk cooling is no longer just a matter of temperature control. Today’s producers are increasingly looking for systems capable of combining reliability, hygiene, operational efficiency and digital connectivity within a single integrated solution. In this evolving scenario, FIC S.p.A. introduces a new approach through FRIGOMILK® and the innovative FICSENSE platform, transforming the traditional milk cooling tank into a connected and intelligent management system.
With decades of experience in thermal technologies and stainless-steel equipment manufacturing, FIC has developed the FRIGOMILK® range to meet the needs of modern dairy farms, where process continuity, milk quality preservation and operational simplicity are essential requirements. Available in both horizontal G9 and vertical G10 versions, FRIGOMILK® tanks are designed to guarantee high cooling performance, low energy consumption and maximum hygiene standards.
The tanks are manufactured entirely in AISI 304 stainless steel and equipped with high-efficiency insulation, ensuring
excellent thermal stability and reduced environmental impact. The refrigeration system operates with direct expansion technology, providing fast and uniform cooling even with low filling levels. Depending on the model, FRIGOMILK® systems can be configured for two or four milkings and are compatible with pre-cooling systems and milking robots, supporting the operational flexibility increasingly required by modern dairy operations.
Another key feature is the automatic washing system, designed to optimise water and detergent consumption while ensuring accurate and repeatable cleaning
cycles. High-efficiency stainless steel pumps, automatic detergent selection and integrated washing management contribute to maintaining high hygiene standards while reducing manual intervention and operating time. However, of the most innovative solutions in the market introduced by FIC is represented by FICSENSE, the new integrated connectivity solution that brings digital intelligence directly to the tank. More than just an electronic controller or monitoring app, FICSENSE is a complete ecosystem developed to simplify equipment management and provide real-time access to operational data, technical documentation and support services.
Installed directly on the FRIGOMILK® unit, FICSENSE comes with a default internet connection and acts as the system’s digital control hub. Through a dedicated QR code placed on the tank, operators can instantly connect to the FIC platform using a smartphone or tablet, without requiring complex installations or technical setup. This intuitive approach allows users to access all machine-specific information within seconds.
With FICSENSE, farmers and operators can monitor milk temperature and quantity in real time, improving operational control and ensuring optimal storage conditions throughout the entire cooling process. The platform also provides immediate access to manuals, certifications and technical documentation, reducing downtime and simplifying maintenance operations. An additional advantage is the integrated service management system. Users can send and manage support requests directly through the platform, accelerating communication with the technical service department and improving response times. At the same time, the complete history of maintenance activities and interventions is automatically stored, ensuring full traceability and better organisation of service operations.
FICSENSE also allows dairy professionals to stay constantly updated with the latest FIC innovations, software updates and technical improvements, helping maintain equipment performance over time and optimise day-to-day management.
The result is a significant evolution in the concept of milk cooling equipment. FRIGOMILK® is no longer simply a refrigerated tank but becomes a fully connected platform capable of combining refrigeration technology, automation and digital services within a single integrated solution.
This development reflects a broader transformation currently taking place across the dairy industry, where digitalisation and intelligent monitoring are becoming increasingly important for
improving efficiency, reducing operational costs and guaranteeing product quality. In this context, FIC positions itself not only as a manufacturer of thermal equipment, but as a technology partner capable of supporting dairy producers in the transition toward smarter and more connected farm management. By combining robust construction, advanced refrigeration performance and intelligent connectivity, FRIGOMILK® with FICSENSE represents a new generation of milk cooling solutions designed for the future of the dairy industry.
Kosme Srl
Via dell’Artigianato, 5
46048 Roverbella (Mantova) Italy
Tel. +39 0376 75 10 11
Fax +39 0376 75 10 12 kosme@kosme.at www.kosme.it
Engineering excellence: Innovations and efficiencies in South Africa
In the evolving glass packaging industry, the design of production lines is key to achieving efficiency, flexibility, and innovation across multiple segments. Kosme stands out in delivering integrated glass line solutions, combining its own technologies with those of the Krones Group and selected partners. This integration is enabled by advanced conveyor systems, the versatile Flectra labeller—suitable for all production types— and line automation, ensuring seamless product flow and reliable communication between machines.
Kosme enhances production performance through energy analysis tools and consultancy services aimed at optimizing line efficiency. A strong emphasis is placed on the recovery and reuse of energy generated during production, including water, steam, and electricity, with increasing reliance on renewable energy sources. In parallel, Kosme adopts chemical-free sanitization processes based on enzymatic detergents. This approach guarantees effective cleaning while reducing energy consumption and improving operator safety—an important benefit across both beverage and Home & Personal Care segments, especially when integrated with dedicated systems such as the Continua X3M solution for H&PC applications.
The engineering process is tailored to meet precise customer requirements across different product categories and container types. Machine speeds, accumulation buffers, and process parameters are carefully defined to ensure target performance levels. Special attention is given to conveyor design rules to guarantee proper handling of glass containers—both returnable and non-returnable formats for beer and alcopops—minimizing breakage risks and ensuring smooth line operation.
Layouts are optimized to reduce operator intervention while maximizing efficiency, always considering the specific spatial constraints of each facility. Machine interfaces and communication systems are clearly defined, and for complex applications, line simulations are conducted to identify and mitigate potential critical points.
Predicting line efficiency remains a complex task, addressed through advanced simulation tools capable of reproducing real production conditions. These tools allow Kosme to identify the optimal combination of machine performance, line efficiency, and buffer capacity. Detailed statistical models simulate machine behaviour, including speed variations, sensor-driven start-stop operations, and interactions between equipment, ensuring highly realistic results.
Kosme’s expertise extends to the development of dedicated solutions for glass packaging across multiple applications. In the Wine & Spirits segment, Primafill Class ensures high-precision filling for still wines and spirits, while Barifill HES is specifically designed for sparkling wines, guaranteeing product integrity and optimal CO₂ management.
For beer and alcopops, Kosme delivers robust returnable and non-returnable glass lines, capable of handling high-speed production while maintaining reliability and quality standards.
Sustainability remains a core driver. In addition to energy-efficient systems, Kosme supports the growing demand for returnable glass solutions, which significantly reduces environmental impact. At the same time, optimized non-returnable glass lines ensure lightweighting, reduced material usage, and efficient logistics.
Talking about efficiency and flexibility instead: in the Home & Personal care sectors Continua X3M Line provides adaptability, hygiene, and high performance across a wide range of products.
Market insights in South Africa South Africa offers a dynamic environment for glass packaging across several segments, including beer, alcopops, wine, spirits, and Home & Personal Care products.
• Beer and Alcopops: The market remains strong, with a mix of returnable and non-returnable glass formats. Efficient and robust production lines—supported by universal labelling solutions like the Flectra labeller—are essential to manage high volumes while ensuring product quality and sustainability.
• Wine & Spirits: South Africa is a globally recognized wine producer, with production concentrated in the Western Cape and a growing premium spirit’s segment. Kosme supports these applications with Primafill
Kosme Srl
Via dell’Artigianato, 5 46048 Roverbella (Mantova) Italy
Tel. +39 0376 75 10 11
Fax +39 0376 75 10 12
kosme@kosme.at www.kosme.it
Class for still wines and spirits and Barifill HES for sparkling wines, ensuring precision and flexibility.
• Home & Personal Care: Increasing demand for sustainable and premium packaging is driving the adoption of glass. Kosme provides adaptable and hygienic solutions, with systems like Continua X3M enabling efficient handling of diverse product formats with only few minutes of change format time.
Customer-centric approach Kosme’s success is built on close collaboration with customers, delivering
tailor-made solutions based on specific production needs. Advanced simulation tools enable accurate performance forecasting, helping to minimize downtime and optimize line efficiency from the design phase.
Kosme is well positioned to expand its presence in South Africa: through continuous innovation and technologies will continue to meet evolving industry demands, reinforcing its role as a trusted partner in modern production line engineering.
Landucci Srl
Via Landucci, 1
51100 Pistoia, Italy
Tel. +39 0573 53 25 46
Fax +39 0573 53 30 67
landucci@landucci.it www.landucci.it
In the landscape of Italian manufacturing excellence, Landucci stands as a remarkable example of how tradition and innovation can coexist and evolve together over time. Founded in 1925, the company has recently celebrated an extraordinary milestone: one hundred years of activity dedicated to the development and production of machinery and dies for the pasta industry. A century marked by constant growth, technological evolution and a clear consistency of values, always guided by the vision of the Landucci family, now represented by the fourth generation actively involved in the company.
Over the decades, Landucci has accompanied the evolution of the global pasta industry, contributing to the definition of quality standards recognized worldwide. The company’s history is deeply connected to the people who have shaped it through experience, technical expertise and passion. Engineers, designers and specialized technicians have transformed knowledge accumulated over generations into highly advanced technological solutions, capable of responding to the increasingly complex demands of pasta manufacturers across international markets.
Quality has always been the core objective of every Landucci process. Each detail is carefully designed and developed to guarantee high standards in reliability, durability and production consistency. This philosophy fully reflects the authentic value of Made in Italy manufacturing, where artisanal attention to detail merges with the most advanced industrial technologies. The result is a product that combines precision engineering, operational efficiency and the ability to enhance the final quality of pasta production.
One of the key factors behind Landucci’s
long-term success has been its continuous investment in automation, robotics and process digitalization. These investments have enabled the company to improve production efficiency and flexibility while offering increasingly customized and highperformance solutions to its customers. Innovation at Landucci is not simply the adoption of new technologies; it is a process of continuous improvement that respects the company’s heritage while looking firmly toward the future.
In line with this vision, the company has recently expanded its industrial structure with the opening of a new strategic production hub entirely dedicated to machinery for pasta forming. This new facility has been specifically designed to meet the evolving technological requirements of the market, providing advanced manufacturing capabilities and greater responsiveness to customer needs worldwide. The investment represents another important step in strengthening Landucci’s role as a global partner for pasta producers seeking reliability, innovation and tailor-made solutions.
At the same time, Landucci continues to place people at the center of its development strategy. Human capital is considered one of the company’s most valuable resources and a decisive factor in maintaining high standards of excellence.
Continuous staff training guarantees constantly updated skills and highly specialized expertise, allowing innovation to be effectively translated into value for customers. The integration of new professional figures alongside experienced
personnel also ensures a constant exchange between tradition and new ideas, preserving and enriching the company’s know-how generation after generation. For Landucci, innovation means improving every day without losing sight of the values that built the company over the past century. It means combining engineering and craftsmanship, industrial culture and technological research, sustainability and efficiency. Every project is developed through constant dialogue with pasta manufacturers around the world, transforming shared experience into customized solutions designed to enhance production quality and operational performance.
Today, with more than one hundred years of history behind it, Landucci continues to represent a point of reference for the international pasta industry. The company embodies a concrete example of how Italian excellence can evolve while preserving its identity and cultural heritage. Looking ahead, Landucci remains committed to developing technologies capable of interpreting the future needs of the market while continuing to place people, knowledge and innovation at the center of its vision. Because for Landucci, the future is a tradition renewed every day through the value, expertise and passion of the people who make it possible.
M.G.M. Motori Elettrici: Italian excellence in brake motor technology for global industrial automation
For over 75 years, M.G.M. Motori Elettrici S.p.A. has been a recognised international benchmark in the field of brake motors, standing out for quality, reliability and continuous innovation. The company has successfully evolved while maintaining strong manufacturing roots in Italy and a global vision, with an established presence across Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East.
Headquartered in Serravalle Pistoiese, in the heart of Tuscany, M.G.M. Motori Elettrici produces 100% of its brake motors in-house, ensuring full control over design, testing and certified quality standards. All products are entirely Made in Italy and manufactured at the Italian facility, while components are distributed to international branches for assembly according to local market requirements. Decades of technical expertise and rigorous production processes ensure durability, robustness and long service life, where reliability in motion control is never an option but a requirement.
M.G.M.’s international presence is supported by operational subsidiaries in Montreal, Detroit, Chennai and Izmir, together with an extensive network of distributors and technical support active in over 80 countries worldwide.
Over the years the company has developed advanced technological solutions in brake motors for a wide range of industrial applications. The product portfolio is highly diversified, with shaft heights from 56 to 355 mm and power ratings from 0.09 kW to 250 kW. Motors can be equipped with
AC or DC braking systems and are also available in customised configurations to meet specific application requirements.
M.G.M. solutions are widely used across key sectors of industrial automation, including lifting and material handling, cranes and overhead cranes, industrial processing machinery, as well as packaging and logistics systems. In addition to standard applications, the company develops dedicated solutions: the BMBM series is designed for theatres, television studios and stadiums, where silent braking is essential, while the BAHX range is engineered for harsh environments and heavy-duty applications, including offshore installations, where reliability under extreme conditions is critical.
Technological innovation has always been one of the company’s core pillars. Many of the solutions currently adopted in AC brake motors originate from M.G.M.’s inhouse research and development activities. Since 2008 product energy efficiency has steadily improved, with a progressive reduction in energy consumption and a consistent increase in performance.
Today all single-speed motors comply with European energy efficiency regulations. Further developments in brake electromagnets, for both AC (BA series) and DC (BM series), have enabled significant reductions in power consumption together with improved operational performance. Efficiency and sustainability are fully integrated into M.G.M.’s industrial strategy. At the Serravalle Pistoiese plant, most of the electricity used is generated by photovoltaic systems. This is complemented by additional initiatives, including geothermal solutions and measures aimed at reducing plastic
consumption and optimising the use of water and energy throughout the production process.
Sustainability is also promoted along the entire supply chain, involving suppliers and partners in a shared and responsible approach.
A new range of standard and brake motors with NEMA dimensions is now available in Europe, developed in synergy with the company’s North American operations. This solution allows the conversion of IEC motors into NEMA configuration simply by replacing the shaft and flange, and, if required, the feet.
This range supports customers exporting machinery to the North American market or requiring spare parts for equipment built in the United States or Canada and operating in Europe. The M.G.M. technical team also provides dedicated support in IEC–NEMA conversion processes.
With a strong focus on innovation, efficiency and sustainability, M.G.M. Motori Elettrici continues to strengthen its role as a reliable partner in global industrial automation.
Mondo & Scaglione Srl
Regione San Giovanni, 19 14053, Canelli (Asti) Italy Tel. +39 0141 824206 sales@mondo-scaglione.com www.mondo-scaglione.com
Innovative technological solutions that involve many packaging and packing aspects
Mondo & Scaglione was founded in Canelli (the capital of Asti Spumante) in 1969, since then the company has been designing and building packaging machines.
At the beginning, Mondo & Scaglione worked especially for local wineries producing sparkling wines around its area (Gancia, Bosca, Riccadonna, Cinzano, Martini & Rossi…); these companies needed a local manufacturing company able to build case packers, case erectors, and palletizers, the so-called “end of line” machines as an alternative to German machine manufacturers that were dominating the market at the time.
After a few years from its establishment, Mondo & Scaglione spread its presence not only all over Italy but also to the foreign markets. Today, Mondo & Scaglione has customers all over the world and exports more than 85% of its manufactured machines. Thanks to this success, it has widened its market presence addressing not only its core business (wine and spirits) but also the beverage, food and chemical markets with machines that feature innovative technological solutions.
Mondo & Scaglione designs and manufactures all its machines entirely in-house, starting from the mechanical and electronic engineering, right through parts and components manufacturing for final assembly.
Besides the Design Office and the Electronic Office, Mondo & Scaglione has also a Welding Department to build in-house machine frames, and a Tooling Machines Department for the manufacturing of all the components that will be assembled on the machines.
Moreover, Mondo & Scaglione has also an important Electrical Department to create electrical cabinets and to completely wire in-house the machines, as well an assembly department that enables assembling the mechanical parts of the machines before testing and start-up before shipments.
In general, installation, start-up and commissioning of Mondo & Scaglione machines are operated by its specialized service engineers.
The company has also an after-sales and spare parts department suitable to help the customers worldwide supplying the necessary parts and components it keeps in its inventory or
supporting them by phone, e-mail or via remote access to the machines PLC.
Mondo & Scaglione is a dynamic company that does not only build standard machines for its customers, but it also tries to understand customer’s requirements as to propose a tailored technological solution upon the product to handle, space available, and required production speed.
Flexibility is for sure one of the major features that Mondo & Scaglione is recognized on the market for, and for this reason it often manufactures “special” machines upon its customers’ needs.
That requires a strong “team effort” with engineers constantly exchanging ideas, as well as the considerable experience that Mondo & Scaglione can count on as a company that has been on the market for more than 50 years, a peculiarity that is hardly to be found in other companies of the sector.
In a few words, thanks to its experience and know-how gained in more than 50 years, the flexibility and strong motivation to always find new technical challenges, Mondo & Scaglione sees its future bright always looking for new market opportunities.
Mondo & Scaglione Srl
Regione San Giovanni, 19 14053, Canelli (Asti) Italy Tel. +39 0141 824206
Headquartered in Cremona, Ocrim is recognized worldwide as a reliable partner in the design and supply of milling plants, feed mills, grain processing lines, end-of-line systems, and storage. Its ongoing commitment to research, customer service, training, and communication has always driven a dynamic and innovation-oriented teamwork.
In Cremona, Ocrim has two operational facilities: the historic complex in Via Massarotti, which houses the offices and part of the production facility, and the Cremona industrial area, home to the main production departments, logistics offices, and the Milling Hub, built in collaboration with Bonifiche Ferraresi. The latter was established with the aim of strengthening the Italian agri-food supply chain by offering to food companies without a milling facility the opportunity to take advantage of a customized facility, supported by the technical and technological expertise of the Ocrim team.
Among the company’s strengths are its turnkey projects, custom-developed to meet each client’s specific needs. This increasingly popular formula allows clients to rely on a single point of contact — from design to post-commissioning training — capable of ensuring high professional standards and consistent project management. This category also includes the Superior compact mills, a strategic and intelligent solution that, thanks to complete assembly at the Ocrim workshops, reduces overall
construction times, building costs (as it requires a warehouse to house it), and the bureaucracy associated with specific buildings. The Superior mill stands out for its high energy performance and low operating costs, making it ideal for both
those new to the milling industry and those looking to expand their offerings with a compact, high-performance system. Born in the 1950s, the Superior has become an icon of advanced engineering that has contributed to Ocrim’s industrial and
Cremona - part of the yard of Ocrim historical premises
O|Farmhouse at industrial area of Cremona
O|HOUSE in the historic centre of Cremona
Cremona - O|Theatre on Ocrim historical premises
international growth. Today, it presents itself in its current guise, completely reengineered and with high-tech applications.
The OcrimFBC department - specializing in the design and construction of end-ofline systems, palletizing, and packaging systems - also plays a key role. Fully integrated within the company, OcrimFBC offers customized solutions, representing a key step in the internalization of the production chain. In this way, Ocrim guarantees an Italian Made product, traceable, controlled, and certified at every stage.
Ocrim’s solidity and versatility were further confirmed in 2025 with the acquisition of Grespan, a Trevisobased company with over sixty years of experience in the production of feed systems. The transaction, which follows the 2024 acquisition of Sima — a company specializing in grain storage — strengthens Ocrim’s expertise in the feed sector, expanding its industrial supply chain and
In 2025, Ocrim acquired Grespan
enriching “The Italian Agri-Food Chain Choice” project, of which the company is a key player.
With the goal of offering durable systems and high-quality services, Ocrim develops increasingly efficient and sustainable solutions, focusing on innovations related to sanitation, reducing energy consumption, and maximizing the technological performance of its systems, with a constant focus on containing operating and maintenance costs. The Modular Mill Concept, introduced a few years ago, fits this bill: technology that allows only part of the milling section to be shut down for routine or unscheduled maintenance, while maintaining production in the rest of the plant. This intelligent solution has evolved over time and is now widely adopted by customers for the clear and concrete advantages it offers. In the field of automation, Ocrim manages the development of its control systems internally, avoiding the need for external structures. The @mill package, which integrates numerous application modules, and the @rollermills system, which allows remote control of rolling mills via tablet, along with the use of Artificial Intelligence, represent cutting-edge solutions designed to make work in the milling sector
info@ocrim.com
Cremona - conference room of Ocrim historical premises
O|Museum on Ocrim historical premises
Cremona - assembly department on Ocrim historical premises
Ocrim end-of-line dept on the premises of industrial area of Cremona
increasingly simple, precise, and digital. Always focused on constructive customer contact, Ocrim has confirmed its commitment to service through the success of the O|Parts project – www.oparts-shop. com – which has revolutionized access to spare parts by drastically reducing waiting times and ensuring extremely accurate configurations. Building on this success, the new Ticketing platform has been active since 2026, designed to offer even more advanced customer support.
Ticketing Portal
Ticketing allows you to manage emergency interventions, technical requests, training, and annual support packages in a digital, integrated, and transparent environment. Training is a fundamental and untouchable element: the historic International School
of Milling Technology, with 60 years of experience, is now joined by the Milling Hub Masterclass training center, created in synergy with the Milling Hub project. This initiative is designed for already trained technicians and offers a highly specialized program that ranges from seed knowledge to the marketing of finished products, providing a comprehensive overview of the grain supply chain.
Thanks to these positive transformations, Ocrim’s Research & Development
department is constantly engaged in the study of new strategies and cuttingedge technologies, in collaboration with prestigious Italian universities, with the aim of generating value and progress for the entire milling sector.
Ocrim’s communication is based on authentic dialogue with those who share the company’s values and vision. It is the expression of an innovative spirit that never ceases to evolve, just like the milling world it portrays daily.
Ocrim is present in major national and international publications, on LinkedIn and Instagram, and on the website www. ocrim.com, completely revamped in 2025. This digital platform is designed to bring people together, with sections dedicated to Customer Service, the company museum, and the Ailati blog, where stories, experiences, and reflections on the future of the sector are shared.
In 2020, Ocrim chose to further open up its communications by launching webinars and, shortly thereafter, Ondemand meetings, technical and scientific events that allow it to stay in touch with customers and partners around the world, even remotely.
These new ways of communicating have, over time, been so successful that the company has introduced another new media medium: in 2022, the first
Industrial area of Cremona - roller mills floor at the Milling Hub
Industrial area of Cremona – plansifter assembly Department
O|News Live was broadcast, a sort of corporate newscast hosted by three Ocrim employees. The program was broadcast from the company’s O|Theatre — a multipurpose space also designed for meetings and client engagements — or from alternative locations, in keeping with the themes of each episode.
Ocrim’s dedication to communication is also reflected in its hospitality. Visitors to the company and its team can experience the soul of Ocrim firsthand at the O|House, a historic residence in the heart of Cremona, and the O|Farmhouse, a typical Cremonese farmhouse renovated and inaugurated in 2022: meeting places where guests are welcomed as part of the family.
Tailor-made solutions and customized machines are also offered, bringing the company’s expertise to the most important international trade exhibitions and events. And finally, the “Wheat, Flour and...” event, which every year attracts hundreds of customers and enthusiasts from around the world. This is the company’s signature event, which has become a true trademark. These days are packed with technical,
educational, cultural, and convivial content — different each year — designed to reflect the current historical moment and market needs. “Wheat, Flour and...” expresses better than any words what it truly means to be part of the great Ocrim family. Ocrim thus continues to confirm its role as
a global leader in the milling sector, thanks to significant and fundamental investments, and by combining tradition and innovation, expertise and passion, to build the future of the Italian and international agri-food sector.
Milling Hub - industrial area of Cremona
Ocrim headquarters in the industrial area of Cremona
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 ever-higher 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.
PND Srl
Via Brancaccio, 11
84018 Scafati (Salerno) Italy
Tel. +39 081 850 93 68
info@pndsrl.it
www.pndsrl.it
For butternut squash lines: innovation in food processing with PND
“The fresh butternut squash market is expected to grow from USD 2.89 billion in 2025 to USD 2.99 billion in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 3.53 billion by 2031. This growth is driven by a shift in demand from whole-fruit sales to processed formats, functional ingredients and industrial feedstocks”, according to market analysis by Mordor Intelligence. At PND, they are always in step with market trends. PND offers a wide range of machines for butternut squash processing, which can be configured into production lines that are perfectly tailored to customers’ needs.
Let’s take a detailed look at these.
The PREP-WASH, a washer equipped with a recirculation pump and a water filtering system, is a specific tool for washing fresh fruit. A stream of water pushes the fruit, which is moved by the bubbling motion, onto a modular conveyor belt that allows the fruit to be treated in water.
Then comes the PL1DZ, a peeler also available with 2 and 4 stations, which ensures smooth and uniform peeling, even with non-calibrated or irregularly sized products, thanks to adjustment functions on the spindle and blade.
The operator manually loads the fruit into the dedicated holder, where a mechanical system peels the outside carefully and accurately. The larger structure means that taller fruits can be processed while
maintaining the same performance and quality standards. All components are easily interchangeable and the parts in contact with the product are food-grade certified.
The semi-automatic wedger, PWS, made of AISI 304 stainless steel and exclusively mechanical, is very easy to maintain and clean. The operator loads the fruit by pressing two buttons and activating the cutting head. It is possible to cut 4 to 6 slices, depending on requirements, which end up on the output belts without affecting their physical and organoleptic integrity. The machine is equipped with two output belts that move the product along to the next stage.
The optional AIRCUBE chunker, which processes 6 units per minute, is designed for cutting into cubes of various sizes, offering a robust and precise solution. With its reinforced structure and crossblade system, the machine ensures a clean uniform cut. The operator manually loads the butternut squash into the dedicated housing, where the push mechanism guides the product through the cutting grid and turns it into chunks.
The interchangeable blades allow the cube size to be adjusted according to production needs, making it ready to be packaged or further processed. This chunker tackles one of the most complex problems in the industry: how to ensure uniform cutting of a vegetable with a hard skin, compact and fibrous flesh and often irregular and elongated dimensions.
Measuring less than a metre, the machine is made entirely of stainless steel and all parts in contact with the product are food-grade certified, ensuring safety and hygiene throughout the process.
Let’s move on to the brand new PND machine: the SEEDY. Small and compact, this machine is designed to remove seeds and filaments from the butternut squash, after cutting it lengthwise in half or opening it from the bottom. It is a single-head machine that processes about 10 units per minute and is equipped with a tool that is activated by light pressure combined with a foot pedal safety system. It has a removable hopper for ease of cleaning and sanitising, and a washing system that may be used, if necessary, during processing.
PND butternut squash lines are now in demand across all continents, with the highest sales being in England, Spain, Switzerland, the USA and Italy. In the case of the latter, we should mention Azienda Agricola Don Camillo, located in Brescello
Via Brancaccio, 11
84018 Scafati (Salerno) Italy
Tel. +39 081 850 93 68
info@pndsrl.it
www.pndsrl.it
(RE), which in early Autumn 2025 saw the installation of a major plant, designed and built in just four months.
Over the past 25 years, PND has earned the trust of both industry technicians and customers, who recognise its machines as irreplaceable partners. The company’s customer-centric approach means that it
can always find the right solutions for its buyers.
Visit www.pndsrl.it to browse the range of machines available and view the trade shows where the company has been and will be exhibiting. For more information: info@pndsrl.it.
QVision-Tech Srl was founded in 2015, with the desire to take advantage of more than 25 years of experience in the field of artificial vision by creating a company highly specialized and focused on the development of technologies for the automation of the quality control in industrial production.
With a specialized staff operating for years in the field, QVision offers:
• Experience gained over 25 years in the field
• Reliability, ensuring maximum availability and maximum personal commitment at all stages of cooperation, from the initial feasibility study to the realization of the product, its installation, training to the personnel working on the machines, the after-sales, and the possible update of the product over the years, also according to the changing needs of the customer.
• Attention to the specific needs of the customer, in the belief of the fundamental importance of a personal direct relationship, intended to transform the simple supplier-customer duality in a constructive and proactive cooperation,
aimed at achieving a common goal.
• Willingness to growth and innovation in the search for ever higher quality standards, putting in first place the study and the development of increasingly advanced projects, using the most modern technologies in the field of acquisition and image processing.
The main field of activity of the company is the design and production of Artificial Vision Systems for the quality control in the packaging industry, mainly for the food and beverage sector. Basic products are the systems dedicated to the control of closures (plastic and aluminium) and the systems for the inspection of vials and bottles. These systems, using digital cameras and image processing systems,
allow the automatic quality control at the end of the production line, with the ejection of defective parts, on the basis of the control tolerances set by the line supervisor / operator.
In addition to the standard products, QVision also offers the possibility to supply “custom” systems, designed according to customers’ specifications, to allow performing special requests of inspection. Thanks to the know-how acquired in years of activity in the sector of industrial applications of machine vision, the use of the latest technology and a proprietary software completely developed in house, QVision is able to analyse specific issues and offer “turnkey” solutions, innovative and reliable.
Popping machine RP-EVO: Re Pietro’s innovation for the production of cereal cakes and no-fried 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 micropellets 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.
The petrochemical sector is particularly demanding and requires precise and safe packaging in the packaging process of jerrycans, drums, oil cans and lubricants, especially in the presence of flammable materials.
In South Africa, if you stop at any Shell or BP garage to buy engine oil or lubricant, you will find Blendcor products, an excellence in the petrochemical industry Focused on automotive, mining and energy-related products, Blendcor believes in the achievement of excellence through customer satisfaction, innovation and team working; furthermore, as an operating unit of Shell and BP, two of the largest oil companies in the world, Blendcor is obliged to comply with international standards for the achievement of the highest quality of the products.
Excellence and sustainability
Located on the coast of the Indian Ocean, Durban, the country’s third largest city and the flagship of KwaZulu-Natal, is a tropical urban jewel. It is a powerful and vibrant cocktail of contrasts: a surfer’s paradise, a centre for import/ export in southern Africa and a centre of excellence. In Durban, excellence is a way of life, teamwork and continuous innovation to achieve a single goal: customer satisfaction! This is the main concern of Blendcor (Pty) Ltd, which operates at Island View in the city’s port, a strategic area for trade and economy in South Africa. In this area of great industrial importance, Blendcor’s production facilities make use of the latest generation technologies to achieve maximum efficiency and quality. Among these, the solutions provided by SMI for the secondary packaging of 5 L jerry cans of lubricating oil in wrap-around boxes stand out.
Blendcor has installed a case packer of the LWP ERGON series with a DV 500 ERGON divider/channeler and conveyor belts, to which has been added a new line supplied by SMI for the packaging of 0.5 L and 1 L HDPE shaped bottles in wraparound cardboard boxes.
SMI solutions for Blendcor
The need to increase productivity and
ensure efficiency and quality within the packaging lines of rectangular 5L PVC jerry cans containing lubricating oil, led Blendcor to invest in the purchase of new wrap-around case packers with advanced technological content.
SMI, thanks to the support of its local partner Caltech Agencies, provided the customer with a functional and competitive packaging solution, consisting of a DV 500 series divider, an LWP 30 ERGON wrap-around case packer and conveyor belts serving the two machines. To monitor and improve the production efficiency of the plant, SMI also provided a dedicated software that manages the communications between the DV 500 divider, the weight controller and product evacuation system installed upstream of the divider. Thanks to this management, the lubricant jerry cans that do not fall within the weight parameters defined by Blendcor are automatically conveyed to a third row of belts, so that the operator can subsequently pick them up and reject them, to avoid them being packed in
cardboard boxes. The jerry cans that have the correct weight are distributed on the two rows of conveyor belts at the infeed of the LWP 30 ERGON case packer, to be packed in wrap-around cardboard boxes in a 2x2 format.
LWP 30 ERGON wrap-around case packer
• Packaging solution suitable for the protection of lubricants in 5 L jerrycans
• Packs several types of containers, both cylindrical and shaped
• Wrap-around cardboard boxes are resistant to impacts and preserve the product integrity and quality
• The cases realized with the wrap-around system are more stable
• Versatile, efficient solution, with a great quality/price ratio
• DV 500 S ERGON divider - laner
• Compact and flexible system for dividing containers into more rows and laning them towards the wrap-around case packer
• Continuous-motion divider, that ensures a smooth and constant packaging process
• The model supplied to Blendcor has an optional software for communication with the weight and evacuation system installed upstream of the divider
• Conveyor belts
• Smooth and constant handling of containers entering the LWP
• Use of high-quality components and wear-resistant materials, that reduce friction and noise, thus preserving the quality of the transported packs
• High reliability of the system, thanks to AISI 304 stainless steel structure and components
• simplified maintenance operations.
The role of partners
Blendcor attributes a key role to all partners who, by working with the company to maintain high quality and safety standards, contribute to its economic development, the creation of the value chain and market competitiveness.
The collaboration with SMI is part of this context and contributes to the achievement of Blendcor’s objectives. Thanks to SMI’s long experience in the field of packaging and the supply of state-of-the-art machines, the Durbanbased company ensures the appropriate packaging to preserve the quality of its products and their competitiveness on the market.
The first collaboration between Blendcor and SMI dates back to 1997 with the supply of a shrinkwrapper of the APET series for the packaging of 0.5 L steel cans in the 5x2 film only format and an AF 432 B model shrinkwrapper for the subsequent “repacking” in 4x4 film only formats. Over the years the collaboration has been consolidated and in 2002 SMI supplied a WP 300 XL wrap-around case packer, a DV 200 divider/channeler and conveyor belts to process 3 different types of 5 litre HDPE jerry cans in wraparound cardboard boxes in the 1x3 and 1x4 format.
The solutions adopted by SMI for Industry 5.0
SMI manufactures fully automated and ergonomic systems for primary, secondary and tertiary packaging, userfriendly and able to interconnect in digital networks. This makes it possible to increase the flexibility and efficiency of production, as well as an accurate control of the consumption of the machines, fully meeting the current criteria of Industry 4.0 and the new ones of Industry 5.0. Thanks to the digital intelligence with which they are equipped, the latest generation of SMI machines can benefit from the SMYIOT platform, which has the task of collecting all the operating and life cycle data of the same, allowing them to be verified, processed and enhanced. The HMI of SMI plants is another element of Industry 5.0 that aims to simplify human-machine collaboration. From the control panel, the operator can select various “dashboards” that facilitate the management and maintenance of the machine, allow the selection of processing parameters and provide the user with guided and interactive procedures.
Smi Spa
Via Carlo Ceresa, 10 24015 San Giovanni Bianco (Bergamo) Italy
ZACMI: Advanced solutions for the food and beverage industry
The company
Established in 1954, ZACMI (Zanichelli Meccanica) is an Italian firm headquartered in Parma, specialising in the design and manufacture of filling and seaming machinery for the food industry. In 2024, ZACMI joined the ProMach Group, a global leader with over 50 brands offering solutions across the entire production line, further strengthening its position in the international market.
ZACMI delivers technologically advanced solutions tailored to customer needs and focused on production efficiency, backed by a highly skilled team and a service-driven, forward-looking vision.
Machinery and solutions
ZACMI’s portfolio is supported by extensive research and development and spans from standalone units to fully integrated processing lines.
Filling
ZACMI’s filling machines are designed to deliver precision, efficiency, and versatility:
• Piston fillers: accurate dosing for liquid and viscous products (with or without suspended solids), with a patented system designed to ensure uniform distribution and prevent dripping.
• Vacuum fillers: airtight filling to preserve quality and freshness, suitable for topping up containers pre-filled with solids or completely filling containers with thick products.
• Telescopic fillers: rapid, precise filling for bottles, cans and other containers, minimising waste while maximising accuracy.
• Monoblocks: compact systems integrating rinsing, filling and closing to optimise space and productivity.
• Be-Fill (beverage): ZACMI has expanded into beverage canning with Be-Fill, an electronic volumetric rotary filler for cans, unveiled at drinktec 2025. Be-Fill is designed for products from 2 °C to 90 °C (beer and carbonated drinks, energy drinks, juices and
still products), scalable from 50 to 128 filling valves and matched with a 6–12 head seamer. It supports fast changeovers (including 200 to 206 can-ends) and processes aluminium or steel cans from 80 to 200 mm tall. Synchronisation is managed via a brushless drive, while the electronic volumetric system supports repeatable dosing with minimal waste. Hygiene and uptime are supported by an external buffer tank fed via a centrifugal pump (reducing product hold-up), filling valves fixed with two screws and no external pneumatic connections, and optional liquid nitrogen dosing for producers targeting extended shelf-life.
Seamers
Recently, ZACMI introduced a new seaming machine designed to improve industry standards. With a compact design, simplified maintenance, and reduced operational costs, this innovative seamer enhances flexibility and efficiency while maintaining ZACMI’s hallmark of robust performance. Its modular design minimises downtime, simplifies spare part management, and ensures faster maintenance—setting a new benchmark in seaming technology.
Other standout models include:
• Clean design seamers: Fully washable systems that meet stringent hygiene standards, reduce handling costs, and facilitate maintenance.
• Vacuum seamers: Advanced solutions that prevent contamination, preserve product integrity, and extend shelf life.
• Additionally, ZACMI seamers offer flexible configurations to adapt to specific customer requirements, ensuring high-quality productivity.
Zanichelli Meccanica Spa
Via Mantova, 65 43122 Parma, Italy
Tel. +39 0521 490211
zacmi.info@promachbuilt.com
www.zacmi.com
Synchronised Group technology
One of ZACMI’s flagship solutions is the Synchronised Group, combining a piston filler with a patented vertical valve and a highperformance seamer. Working in perfect harmony, it reaches up to 1,200 cycles per minute for the filler and 1,600 cycles per minute for the seamer, delivering high-speed versatility, waste minimisation and maintenance-friendly operation.
Processes
ZACMI also provides solutions for key food industry processes, such as pasteurisation, enabling controlled thermal disinfection while protecting organoleptic properties. Advanced technology ensures energy efficiency and compliance with strict food safety standards.
After-sales and customer care services
Global service
Global Service is a tailored support worldwide, on-site or remote (including augmented reality tools), covering installation, proactive maintenance and rapid-response troubleshooting to minimise downtime.
Customer care portal
An exclusive, advanced digital platform for ZACMI customers, designed to streamline support by providing online access to machine documentation (manuals and schematics), real-time technical assistance, and an integrated spare parts catalogue for accurate ordering and rapid delivery.
Global presence and trade fairs
ZACMI actively participates in the world’s leading packaging and food and beverage trade fairs, showcasing its cutting-edge technologies and engaging with industry professionals across the globe.
For over seven decades, ZACMI has delivered innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of the food and beverage industry. By continuously investing in research, technology, and customer support, ZACMI has established itself as trusted global partner. For more information, please visit website: www.zacmi.com
EXHIBITIONS
THE AFRICA FOOD SHOW 2026 | Cape Town, South Africa | 10-12 June | www.theafricafoodshow.com
