What SMI does

SMI S.p.A. is an Italian industrial machinery manufacturer specializing in PET stretch-blow moulding, integrated blowing-filling-capping systems, secondary packaging equipment, and palletizing automation for the beverage and packaging industries. The company's core technology stack centers on the EBS KL ERGON series of rotary stretch-blow moulders (4-10 cavity configurations producing up to 27,500 BPH), the ECOBLOC® integrated systems that combine blowing, filling and capping into a single compact module (available in still, carbonated, and oil variants), and a full secondary packaging portfolio including ASW shrink wrappers, ACW/AFCW wrap-around case packers and combi packers, plus APS ERGON automatic palletizers (up to 140 packs/minute). Complete turn-key bottling lines can reach output rates of up to 55,000 bottles/hour. The proprietary Motornet System® automation platform and Posyc® operator interface provide process control, predictive monitoring, and energy management, complemented by AR Smart Glasses for remote service support and the Smyzone/Smycall after-sales portals.

SMI generates revenue primarily through one-time equipment sales of bespoke industrial bottling and packaging lines, with recurring after-sales revenue from spare parts, technical assistance, upgrades, and training delivered via its Smyzone platform. Pricing is quote-based and customized to customer specifications, capacity requirements, and configuration, with multi-year contract terms typical for large installations. The company serves enterprise customers across six primary verticals: beverage (water, soft drinks, juices, beer, wine, spirits), dairy, food (oils, vinegars, condiments), chemical/detergents, pet food, and pharmaceuticals. SMI operates a direct enterprise field sales motion supported by international trade show presence (Pack Expo, Gulfood Manufacturing, Brau Beviale, Drink Technology India, AllPack Indonesia, Bevertech) and regional subsidiaries, most notably SMI Do Brasil in São Paulo. Named enterprise customers include Água Pedra Azul (Brazil), Pulmuone Waters (South Korea), Latteria Soresina (Italy), Águas de Carvalhelhos (Portugal), Sant Aniol (Spain), Bepensa Bebidas (Mexico), and Santa Vittoria (Italy). With approximately 792 employees (644 in Italy, 148 abroad), the company is controlled by parent SMIGROUP S.p.A. and belongs to the SMI INDUSTRIES VAT group.

Name

SMI

Legal name

SMI S.p.A.

Website

https://smigroup.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

SMI S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of PET stretch-blow moulding, integrated blowing-filling-capping systems, secondary packaging machines, and palletizers, serving enterprise beverage, dairy, and packaging producers globally with turn-key bottling lines up to 55,000 bottles/hour.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Bottling and Packaging Machinery

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

akta.pro primary industry

End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF), Capping, Sealing & Closing Machines (IMAHAOAG), Blow Molding & Thermoforming Packaging Equipment (Bottle/Tray Making) (IMALAOAK), Bottling Line Maintenance, Automation & Integration Services (AFAFAJAN)

Keywords

• PET stretch-blow moulding
• Integrated bottling lines
• Secondary packaging machines
• Automatic palletizing systems
• Bottle filling equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

San Giovanni Bianco

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: SMI designs, manufactures and sells industrial bottling and packaging machinery including stretch-blow moulders, fillers, packers, palletizers and complete bottling lines. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales with optional after-sales services including spare parts, technical assistance, upgrades, and training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SMI designs, manufactures, and sells industrial PET stretch-blow moulders, integrated blowing-filling-capping systems (ECOBLOC), electronic fillers (ENOBERG), secondary packaging machines (shrink film, wrap-around, stretch film, cardboard case), and automatic palletizers, delivered as turn-key complete bottling lines up to 55,000 bottles per hour. The offering is supported by proprietary automation platforms (Motornet System, Posyc interface, SWM line supervisor) and a global after-sales service network including the Smyzone portal, Smycall technical assistance, AR smart glasses remote support, on-site intervention, upgrades, and training programs.

Product overview

SMI is a manufacturer of PET blow moulding, filling, and packaging equipment based in Italy. The product portfolio centers on turn-key bottling and packaging lines with output rates up to 55,000 bottles per hour. Core offerings include the EBS KL ERGON series of rotary stretch-blow moulders for PET/rPET/PP containers (4-10 cavity configurations producing 11,000-27,500 BPH), the ECOBLOC® integrated systems combining blow moulding with HEVF/HEVS/HEMF electronic fillers for still, carbonated, and oil products, and secondary packaging machines including ASW/ACW/AFCW shrink film, wrap-around case packers and combi packers with in-line or 90-degree infeed configurations. The offering is completed by APS ERGON palletizers, conveyor systems, and the proprietary Motornet System® automation platform. After-sales services include the Smyzone portal, Smycall remote/on-site support, AR Smart Glasses, and training programs. The company also operates the SMIPACK sub-brand for compact packaging machines and ENOBERG sub-brand for electronic fillers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SMIPACK: Packaging machines for secondary packaging operations
• ENOBERG
• ECOBLOC
• Smyzone
• Smycall
• Posyc
• Motornet System

Products and services

• Complete Bottling Lines Turn-key bottling and packaging lines that integrate blow moulding, filling, capping, secondary packaging, and palletizing into a single-vendor system with output rates up to 55,000 bottles per hour, targeting enterprise beverage, dairy, food, and packaging manufacturers globally.
• EBS KL ERGON Series (Rotary Stretch-Blow Moulders) Rotary stretch-blow moulders for PET/rPET/PP containers in 4 to 10 cavity configurations producing up to 27,500 bottles per hour, featuring integrated heating and blowing sections, cam-free servomotor stretch rods, and ultra-compact design for enterprise PET bottle production.
• EBS K ERGON Series (Rotary Stretch-Blow Moulders) Rotary stretch-blow moulders for PET/rPET bottle production with integrated heating and blowing sections.
• EBS KL HC ERGON Series (Stretch-Blow Moulders for 5-10 L Containers) Rotary stretch-blow moulders for 5-10 L PET/rPET containers for bulk format production.
• EBS E ERGON Series (Rotary Stretch-Blow Moulders) Rotary stretch-blow moulders for PET/rPET bottles with ergonomic design.
• ECOBLOC® KL ERGON Integrated System Integrated blowing, filling, and capping system combining EBS KL ERGON stretch-blow moulder with HEVF electronic fillers in a single compact module for still liquids in PET/rPET bottles.
• ECOBLOC® HEVS (Carbonated Beverages) Integrated system for blowing, filling, and capping of carbonated beverages combining stretch-blow moulding with high-efficiency filling technology.
• ECOBLOC® HEMF (Edible Oils) Integrated system for filling edible oils with hyper-clean electronic fillers integrated with stretch-blow moulders.
• HEVF Electronic Fillers (Still Products) Hyper-clean electronic fillers for still liquids available as stand-alone machines or integrated with stretch-blow moulders in ECOBLOC® systems.
• HEVS Electronic Fillers (Carbonated Products) Electronic fillers for carbonated beverages with precision dosing and carbonation maintenance.
• ASW ERGON (Shrink Film Packers with 90° Infeed) Shrink film packers with 90-degree infeed for packs in film, tray, tray+film, and pad+film configurations at speeds up to 150 introductions per minute.
• ACW ERGON (Wrap-Around Case Packers with 90° Infeed) Wrap-around case packers with 90-degree infeed for packs in tray and wrap-around case configurations at speeds up to 150 introductions per minute.
• AFCW ERGON (Combined Packers with 90° Infeed) Combined packers with 90-degree infeed for packs in tray, tray+film, and wrap-around case configurations at speeds up to 150 introductions per minute.
• LSK ERGON (Shrink Film Packers with In-Line Infeed) Shrink film packers with in-line infeed for secondary packaging of containers.
• SK ERGON (Shrink Film Packagers) Shrink film packaging machines for bundling containers in film.
• CSK ERGON (Compact Shrink Film Packers with In-Line Infeed) Compact shrink film packers with in-line infeed for space-efficient packaging operations.
• SFP ERGON (Stretch Film Packagers) Stretch film packaging machines for bundling containers.
• LWP/CWP/WP ERGON (Wrap-Around Cartoners with In-Line Infeed) Wrap-around case packers with in-line infeed for cardboard case packaging.
• CM ERGON (RSC Cardboard Case Packers) RSC (American) cardboard case packers for standard cardboard packaging.
• Kraft Cardboard Packaging Solutions Packaging solutions using kraft cardboard materials for sustainable secondary packaging.
• LCM/CM ERGON (Combined Cardboard and Film Packers with In-Line Infeed) Combined packers integrating cardboard and film packaging in single machines with in-line infeed.
• APS ERGON Palletizers Automatic palletizing systems available in Minipal, in-line, and 90-degree infeed configurations, with outputs up to 140 packs per minute.
• Conveyor Belts Air conveyors, chain conveyors, and cooling conveyors for handling bottles and containers between production stages.
• Motornet System® Automation Platform Proprietary automation and control system that manages stretch-blow moulding operations, maintains optimal parameters during production cycles, and enables direct modification of machine settings.
• Posyc® Operator Interface Operator interface with advanced management and diagnostic software for production efficiency, energy savings, and predictive monitoring of SMI machinery.
• Smyzone Customer Service Portal Customer assistance portal providing technical support and service management for installed SMI equipment.
• Smycall Technical Assistance Services Technical assistance services including online support and on-site intervention by specialized technicians for SMI installed base.
• AR Smart Glasses Remote Assistance Augmented reality smart glasses service for remote technical assistance and support of SMI machinery at customer sites.

Quantifiable outcome

• Output rate up to 55,000 bottles/hour for complete bottling lines
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 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.

• SMI Do BrasilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSMI Do Brasil is the company's wholly-owned subsidiary serving South American markets. Located in São Paulo, Brazil, it handles equipment sales, installation support, and customer relations for Brazilian and neighboring markets. The subsidiary delivered the Valued Customer's Club award to Água Pedra Azul as part of strengthening the partnership.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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