ACMA

What ACMA does

ACMA S.p.A. is an Italian packaging machinery manufacturer headquartered in Bologna, founded in 1924 and operating as a subsidiary of the Coesia Group. The company designs and manufactures automated packaging equipment primarily for the confectionery, soap, home care, personal care, and chemical industries, with a stated installed base of over 700 machines in liquid filling alone and a global operational footprint spanning Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

The company's core product portfolio spans five technology categories: flow packing machines (FP ONE, FP PRO, FP EDGE) for horizontal wrapping of bars and snacks; fold wrapping machines (CW-UF, CW 600, CW 800, CW 1400) for chocolate pralines and lollipops; soap packaging equipment (SW 200, SW 550) and cartoning machines (SC 350); liquid rotary fillers (LRF-PC, LRF-HC, LRF-OI); and robotic pick-and-place systems. Underlying technology includes patented systems such as the Virtual Level System for precision liquid filling, the Double Pincer System for delicate chocolate handling, and the Ecoshell cardboard packaging design. The OptiMate human-machine interface (developed with Coesia Digital), PerforMate production monitoring platform, and Advanced Remote Assistance service provide an integrated digital ecosystem enabling Industry 4.0 capabilities including predictive maintenance and real-time production analytics.

ACMA's business model is primarily enterprise B2B capital equipment sales with quote-based pricing dependent on specifications and customization. Revenue streams include hardware sales (machines, spare parts via webshop and 24-hour express delivery through DHL/FedEx partnerships), professional services (maintenance, equipment modernization, training), and lifecycle management through the ACMA Cares Programme launched in 2024. Distribution relies on direct enterprise sales to large consumer goods manufacturers, supported by global after-sales service networks and participation in industry exhibitions. Notable long-term customers include Laica (Italian chocolate manufacturer, partnership since 2002) and Scitra (GCC Home and Personal Care contract manufacturer, 35+ year relationship with approximately 12 machines installed).

Name

ACMA

Legal name

ACMA S.p.A.

Website

https://acma.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ACMA is an Italian packaging machinery manufacturer founded in 1924, designing automated flow packers, fold wrappers, soap packagers, and liquid fillers for confectionery, home care, personal care, and chemical industries. Operates as a subsidiary of the Coesia Group with global enterprise B2B sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Packaging Machinery

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

akta.pro primary industry

Bagging, Pouching & Sachet Packaging Equipment (IMAHAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Conveying, Feeding & Material Handling for Packaging Lines (IMALAOAG)

Keywords

• Packaging machinery
• Flow wrapping machines
• Cartoning equipment
• Liquid filling systems
• Soap packaging machines

Headquarters

HQ city

Bologna

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Machinery Sales: Sale of automated packaging machines including flow packers, cartoning machines, bottle fillers, folding wrappers, and robotic handling systems. Machines are sold as capital equipment with varying specifications for different industry segments.
2. Parts and Materials: Spare parts supply including premium express delivery service for rapid shipment within 24 hours. Includes webshop for online purchasing of spare parts.
3. Maintenance Services: Comprehensive maintenance programs including ACMA Cares programme for equipment modernization, performance upgrades, and lifecycle extension.
4. Training Services: Worldwide training programs for mechanical/electrical machine technicians and operators, including standard and customized educational packages.
5. Equipment Modernization: Solutions to add new machine functionalities, address obsolescence, and comply with new sustainability standards through ACMA Cares programme.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ACMA designs, manufactures, and services automated packaging machinery for consumer goods industries, including flow packing machines, fold wrapping machines, cartoning equipment, liquid rotary fillers, and robotic pick-and-place systems. The company also produces the Ecoshell sustainable cardboard packaging solution and provides lifecycle services (ACMA Cares), training, spare parts, and remote assistance. Its products serve food (chocolate, confectionery, baked goods, snacks), home care (soaps, detergents), personal care (liquid soaps, fragrances, skin care), oils, and chemical (lubricants) industries.

Product overview

ACMA is a worldwide leader in automated packaging solutions, operating as part of the Coesia Group and based in Bologna, Italy. Founded in 1924, the company offers a comprehensive portfolio of packaging machinery across multiple technology categories. The core product lines include: (1) Flow Packing machines (FP ONE, FP PRO, FP EDGE) for horizontal flow wrapping of bars, biscuits, and snacks; (2) Fold Wrapping machines (CW series including CW-UF, CW 600, CW 800, CW 1400) for chocolate pralines and lollipops; (3) Soap Packaging machines (SW 200, SW 550) and Cartoners (SC 350); (4) Liquid Rotary Fillers (LRF-PC, LRF-HC, LRF-OI) for Personal Care, Home Care, and Oils sectors. The technology portfolio is complemented by smart handling solutions including robotic distribution, ACMA Carousel, and VL feeding systems. ACMA's digital ecosystem includes OptiMate (web HMI platform), PerforMate (production monitoring), and Advanced Remote Assistance. The company provides comprehensive services through ACMA Cares Programme (lifecycle management), Training Programs, Express Delivery, and Sustainability Lab initiatives. ACMA serves industries including confectionery, food, home care, personal care, chemicals, and soaps with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and Industry 4.0 integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FP EDGE High-speed cold seal horizontal flow wrapper for bars operating at up to 150 m/min with paper-ready capability, advanced servo-driven belts, OptiMate HMI, Vision System, and Advanced Remote Assistance integration. Designed for high-volume food manufacturers.
• FP PRO Versatile flow packing machine with both hot seal (up to 60 m/min) and cold seal (up to 100 m/min) capabilities, ergonomic design, and full production line integration. Targets manufacturers needing flexible flow wrap solutions across multiple product types.
• FP ONE Entry-level compact horizontal flow wrapping machine providing an efficient and accessible option for manufacturers entering the flow pack segment or with lower-volume production needs.
• CW 1400 High-speed wrapper for confectionery packaging delivering high-speed performance for the confectionery industry.
• CW-UF Automatic wrapping machine for umbrella-shaped chocolate products with stick (lollipops), operating at speeds up to 250 ppm with patented double pincer system for gentle chocolate handling.
• CW 600 Multi-style wrapping machine for flat-based chocolate pralines offering up to 8 different wrapping styles including the new Protected Double Twist, with quick format changeover (approximately 30 minutes). Deployed at major chocolate manufacturers such as Laica.
• CW 800 High-speed wrapping machine for chocolate balls and eggs in the confectionery segment.
• SW 550 Soap bar wrapping machine providing precision and accuracy for home and personal care soap packaging. Deployed at major contract manufacturers including Scitra.
• SC 350 Cartoning machine for soap bar packaging as part of complete packaging lines for soap bars and powder detergent products.
• SW 200 High-end low-speed wrapper for the low volume soap market. Handles rectangular and oval bar soaps (75-200g) at up to 200 ppm with a compact cantilevered footprint and format changeover in less than 1 hour.
• LRF-PC Liquid rotary filler platform for the Personal Care sector featuring tool-less format changeover, precision net weight filling system, and Virtual Level System for accurate dosing of fragrances, hair care, liquid soaps, and skin care products.
• LRF-HC Liquid rotary filler platform for the Home Care sector with corrosion-resistant treatments for aggressive products such as detergents, dishwashing, and laundry care liquids.
• LRF-OI Liquid rotary filler platform for edible and mineral oils with precision filling capabilities for food industry and mechanical engineering applications.
• Ecoshell Sustainable cardboard packaging solution with patented innovative design and manufacturing technology, replacing plastic in confectionery applications. Plastic-free unit-dose system for traditional candies and gums with distinctive patented shape.
• ACMA Cares Programme Lifecycle management programme offering performance upgrades, total cost of ownership reduction, flexibility enhancements, product quality improvements, and safety/compliance updates for installed ACMA machinery.
• ACMA Training Program Worldwide training service offering standard and customized educational packages for mechanical and electrical machine technicians and operators on ACMA packaging machinery.
• ACMA Express Delivery Premium spare parts delivery service with 24-hour shipment guarantee through logistics partnerships with DHL and FedEx, designed to reduce customer machine downtime.
• Advanced Remote Assistance (ARA) Remote assistance service using augmented reality and high-quality audio/video for diagnostics, real-time technical support, troubleshooting, and technical documentation to reduce customer downtime and boost operational efficiency.
• OptiMate Web-based Human-Machine Interface (HMI) platform developed with Coesia Digital providing single point of access for machine controls, production data, digital services, customer care, IoT-as-a-service, big data analytics, and machine learning algorithms. Industry 4.0-ready with OTA updates and cross-compatibility with common PLC protocols.
• PerforMate Integrated monitoring platform for real-time production line monitoring and bottleneck analysis with user-friendly customizable interface, providing real-time production monitoring accessible from anywhere.

Quantifiable outcome

• Speeds up to 250 ppm for chocolate lollipop wrapping with CW-UF machine
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ScitracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACMA and Scitra have enjoyed a successful partnership for over 35 years. ACMA has provided Scitra with about a dozen machines (wrapping and cartoning technologies) for soap bars and powder detergent production. Scitra is the GCC's market-leading contract manufacturer of Home and Personal Care products, part of the Albatha Group. ACMA supplied SW550 and SC350 machines along with electrical upgrade kits. ACMA provided on-site and remote technical support during installation, sharing technical knowledge with packaging suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Theegarten-Pactec GmbH & Co KGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint statement partners issuing warning about competitors illegally imitating packaging machinery. ACMA, Theegarten-Pactec, and Loesch Verpackungstechnik jointly condemn companies that wrongly exploit engineering resources put into designing carefully crafted models. The partnership represents shared advocacy for fair competition and IP protection in the packaging machinery industry.
• Loesch Verpackungstechnik + Co. KG GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint statement partners issuing warning about competitors illegally imitating packaging machinery. ACMA, Theegarten-Pactec, and Loesch Verpackungstechnik jointly condemn companies that wrongly exploit engineering resources put into designing carefully crafted models. The partnership represents shared advocacy for fair competition and IP protection in the packaging machinery industry.
• DHLminorOthersDHL is a valued logistics partner supporting ACMA's Express Delivery service for next-level express delivery of spare parts. Through strengthened logistics with DHL and FedEx, ACMA guarantees shipments within 24 hours to reduce machine downtime for customers.
• FedExminorOthersFedEx is a valued logistics partner supporting ACMA's Express Delivery service for next-level express delivery of spare parts. Through strengthened logistics with DHL and FedEx, ACMA guarantees shipments within 24 hours to reduce machine downtime for customers.
• LaicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACMA has been Laica's packaging partner since 2002. Laica is a leading Italian chocolate manufacturer producing 5 million chocolates daily, distributing to 54 countries. ACMA provided CW 600 multi-style wrapper, CW 800 for chocolate balls and eggs, and continues supporting their production needs. Laica's Technical Director emphasizes ACMA's strength in speed, quality, efficiency, reliability, and post-sales customer support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights10 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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