What Cozzini does

Cozzini, LLC designs and manufactures industrial food processing equipment for the protein and pet food industries, operating as a subsidiary of The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MBB). Headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Illinois with manufacturing operations in Iowa and a 12,000 square foot Protein Innovation Center in Midera, the company sells a comprehensive portfolio organized under four primary product sub-brands: PrimeGrind (frozen and fresh meat grinders with capacities up to 72,000 lbs/hour), PrimeCut (MultiCut emulsion and reduction systems with plate sizes from 5 to 9 inches), PrimeMix (vacuum massagers and mixer/blenders with capacities from 100 to 20,000 lbs), and PrimeMove (material handling equipment including transfer hoppers, screw loaders, vertical conveyors, dumpers, and pallet lifts). Supporting product lines include the SUSPENTEC Particle Reduction System, FastHam vacuum massagers, QuadCut emulsion plates, and Danfotech defrost technology, all backed by a substantial US and international patent portfolio covering cutting geometries, emulsification systems, and material handling innovations.

The company's technology foundation rests on proprietary MultiCut cutting technology, patented plate geometries (chamfered-edge, QuadCut, and thin emulsion plates), and integrated equipment designs using Allen-Bradley controls. Cozzini also offers Custom Stainless Fabrication, Plant Design services, around-the-clock Parts and Service support, and Cozzini Advisor Services providing Meat Science and Process Advisory consulting, positioning the company as a full-line preparation solutions provider rather than a single-machine vendor.

Commercially, Cozzini operates a direct enterprise field sales model selling custom-engineered solutions worldwide through its own sales representatives and Middleby's global distribution network. Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure. Revenue streams include one-time equipment sales (grinders, emulsion systems, mixers, material handling), replacement parts and service, custom fabrication, and professional advisory services. Customer segments span protein/meat processors (bacon, poultry, sausage, hot dog, deli meat, charcuterie), pet food manufacturers, alternative protein producers, whole muscle processors, and sous vide producers, all served via direct quote-driven engagement without third-party resellers or distributors.

Name

Cozzini

Legal name

Cozzini, LLC

Website

https://cozzini.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cozzini, LLC designs and manufactures industrial food processing equipment for protein and pet food processors, offering grinders, emulsion systems, mixers, and material handling equipment under the PrimeGrind, PrimeCut, PrimeMix, and PrimeMove sub-brands. The company operates as a subsidiary of Middleby Corporation, serving enterprise food processors worldwide via direct quote-based sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Processing Equipment

NAICS

Poultry Processing (311615), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013), Poultry Slaughtering And Processing (2015), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Snacking & Single-Serve Protein Meals (Bowls, Bites, Packs) (AFANAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pet Food Toppers, Mixers & Broths (AFADAFAN), Manufacturing, Private Label & Co-Manufacturing for Animal Diets (HLAMAHAO), Co-Products & Pet Food Ingredients from Meat (Offal, Trimmings) (AFAKALAI), Proteins & Functional Nutrition Ingredients (Plant/Animal Proteins, Collagen, Amino Acids) (CRADAOAJ), Giblets & Poultry Specialty Parts Processing (Gizzards, Livers, Necks, Frames) (AFANAJAG)

Keywords

• Food processing equipment
• Meat grinding machinery
• Protein processing systems
• Industrial mixers blenders
• Material handling conveyors

Headquarters

HQ city

Elk Grove Village

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Food Processing Equipment Sales: One-time sales of food processing equipment including grinders, emulsion systems, mixers, material handling equipment. Equipment ranges from single machines to fully automated systems.
2. Parts and Service: Replacement parts, technical support, and service for installed equipment. Offers 24-hour tech support and same-day response options.
3. Custom Stainless Fabrication: Custom fabrication services for unique customer requirements and plant design needs.
4. Meat Science and Process Advisory Services: Professional advisory services through Cozzini Advisor Services for technical guidance and expertise.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cozzini designs, manufactures, and sells industrial food processing equipment for protein and pet food processors. Its portfolio spans four core product families — PrimeGrind (grinders), PrimeCut (emulsion and reduction systems), PrimeMix (mixers, blenders, and massagers), and PrimeMove (material handling equipment) — supplemented by the patented SUSPENTEC particle reduction system, custom stainless fabrication, plant design, and 24-hour parts and technical service.

Product overview

Cozzini is a manufacturer of high-performance food processing equipment for protein and pet food processing, operating as a comprehensive portfolio of distinct product sub-brands. The core equipment line includes PrimeGrind (grinding equipment with models for fresh and frozen meat processing up to 72,000 lbs/hour), PrimeCut (emulsion and reduction systems in various sizes including gravity-fed, pump-fed, and compact configurations), PrimeMix (vacuum massagers and mixer/blenders with capacities from 100 to 20,000 lbs), and PrimeMove (material handling equipment including hoppers, dumpers, conveyors, and screw loaders). Supporting these are accessory products like Work Platforms, Brine Mixers, Condiment Feeders, Belt Conveyors, and the specialized SUSPENTEC Particle Reduction System for whole muscle injection processes. Beyond equipment, Cozzini offers Custom Stainless Fabrication, Plant Design services, Parts and Service support with 24-hour tech support, and Cozzini Advisor Services for process consulting. The company also holds multiple patents for their industrial designs including chamfered-edge plates, QuadCut emulsion plates, and emulsification systems. Headquartered in Elk Grove Village, IL with manufacturing in Iowa, Cozzini serves processors worldwide with a complete end-to-end preparation solution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PrimeGrind: Product line for grinding equipment including grinders for fresh and frozen products
• PrimeCut
• PrimeMix
• PrimeMove
• FastHam
• SuspenTec
• Giraffe
• Danfotech

Products and services

• PrimeGrind Grinding Equipment Complete line of fresh and frozen meat grinders and self-feeding grinders (e.g., PrimeGrind 117, 119, 119-SF, and 400) for processing raw protein materials to desired particle sizes, with capacities up to 72,000 lbs per hour, available with MultiCut plates and optional bone/gristle elimination.
• PrimeCut Emulsion and Reduction Systems MultiCut-based emulsion and particle size reduction systems (AR722, AR922, AR901, CPF-7, VS722, VS922, CS722, CS922) for producing fine-textured meat emulsions, with holeplate sizes from 1.0mm to 9.9mm, variable speed pump feed, and Allen-Bradley controls.
• PrimeMix Mixing and Blending Equipment Vacuum massagers, vacuum mixer/blenders, overlapping paddle mixers, and standard mixer/blenders (including FastHam Vacuum Massager and PrimeMix Mixer/Blender) with capacities from 100 to 20,000 lbs, optional glycol jacketing or CO2 injection cooling, and feedscrew discharge.
• PrimeMove Material Handling Equipment Transfer and stuffing hoppers, horizontal and inclined screw loaders, Giraffe vertical screw conveyors, pallet lifts, vat/combo and column dumpers, Cozzini Air Pumps, and belt conveyors for moving product through processing lines.
• SUSPENTEC Particle Reduction System Patented particle reduction system for injecting lower-cost protein materials into whole muscle products, featuring MultiCut reduction and holding hoppers with optional chillers; delivers increased bind, reduced cook/chill shrink, and increased slice yield.
• Custom Stainless Fabrication Custom stainless steel fabrication services for bespoke equipment solutions tailored to specific plant requirements and processing needs.
• Plant Design Services Complete plant design services for outfitting food processing facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and optimized production layouts.
• Parts and Service Replacement parts, around-the-clock technical support including a 24-hour tech support line (773-897-6940), and on-site support options for installed equipment worldwide.
• Cozzini Advisor Services Professional Meat Science and Process Advisory services providing expert guidance on food processing challenges, equipment selection, and operational optimization.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 72,000 pounds (32,660 kg) per hour grinding capacity with CPG119 grinder
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MiddlebycoreOthersCozzini is a subsidiary of The Middleby Corporation, a leading provider of equipment and systems for the global food service and food processing industries. Cozzini is identified as part of the Middleby Food Processing portfolio, and the company hosts the Middleby Food Processing Protein Innovation Center.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Inject Star: Austrian specialist manufacturer of injection and marinating equipment for meat, poultry, and fish processors. Inject Star is a focused competitor in the injection/particle reduction niche where Cozzini's patented SUSPENTEC system also competes.

Broad incumbents

• JBT Corporation: US-listed global supplier of food processing technology, including protein and poultry processing solutions, with a broad portfolio spanning freezing, cooking, and packaging. JBT is a broad incumbent competing with Cozzini in select protein processing equipment categories while also serving broader food and beverage markets.
• GEA Group: German-listed global food processing equipment manufacturer with operations spanning meat, dairy, beverage, and pharmaceutical processing. GEA is a broad incumbent whose separation/centrifugation and processing equipment partially overlap with Cozzini's protein processing portfolio.

Direct peers

• Handtmann: German family-owned manufacturer of food processing equipment, particularly vacuum stuffers, portioning systems, and forming equipment for meat and sausage production. Handtmann is a direct peer in sausage/hot dog processing equipment, the same core segment where Cozzini's PrimeCut and PrimeGrind compete.
• Bettcher Industries: US manufacturer of meat processing equipment including trimmers, saws, portioning, and cooking systems. Bettcher overlaps with Cozzini in protein processing equipment for fresh and prepared meat, poultry, and further-processed applications.
• Vemag: German manufacturer of vacuum stuffers, portioning, and forming equipment for meat, sausage, and pet food processors. Vemag directly competes with Cozzini's stuffing/portioning and grinding equipment, especially in sausage, hot dog, and pet food applications.
• Marel: Iceland-based global leader in food processing equipment for meat, poultry, and fish, offering grinding, portioning, and full-line solutions. Marel is a direct competitor to Cozzini's protein processing equipment portfolio and serves many of the same meat, poultry, and pet food customers worldwide.
• Provisur Technologies: US-based manufacturer of industrial food processing equipment including grinding, forming, coating, and slicing systems for meat, poultry, seafood, and pet food. Provisur is a direct competitor across multiple of Cozzini's product categories and serves overlapping customer segments.
• Henneken: Netherlands-based manufacturer of vacuum stuffers, mixers, and grinding equipment for the meat processing industry. Henneken is a focused mid-sized peer in sausage, hot dog, and meat emulsion equipment — directly competing with Cozzini's core emulsion and mixing portfolio.

Regional players

• FPS Food Process Solutions: Canadian-based designer and manufacturer of food processing equipment including cooking, freezing, and forming systems. FPS overlaps with Cozzini in select protein and pet food processing categories, primarily serving North American markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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