What Mazzer Luigi does

Mazzer Luigi S.p.a. is a family-owned Italian manufacturer of professional coffee grinders and burrs, founded in 1948 by Luigi Mazzer in a precision mechanical workshop near Venice and now led in its second generation by Giovanni Mazzer, who assumed ownership in 1988. The company operates from a 14,000+ square-metre production facility in Scorzè (Venice area), reinvests 12% of annual turnover into R&D, and is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards. Its products are exported to more than 100 countries across five continents, with over 80% of volume sold internationally, and an installed base exceeding one million grinders in daily professional use globally.

The core product portfolio is organized around three commercial categories — on-demand, doser, and single-dose grinders — with named lines including Kold, Kony, Lux, Major, Mini, Philos, Robur, Super Jolly, and the ZM digital grinder, plus the Omega manual grinder serving the home barista segment. Underlying technology centers on proprietary burr geometries (including the 2025 ZZ line with special steel construction delivering up to 2x lifespan), micron-level digital grind adjustment, true zero calibration, and sub-0.45g single-dose retention. Supporting accessories include replacement burrs in steel, titanium-coated, special steel, and stainless steel variants; the T-Tamper automated tamping system; an IoT connectivity module; and a mobile application for grinder management.

The business model is hardware-led B2B sales of professional coffee equipment and consumables, distributed globally through direct enterprise sales, regional distributors and equipment dealers, a direct e-commerce shop, and a partner resources portal. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales with a community-led motion anchored by barista competition sponsorships (World Brewers Cup 2022, The Barista League 2022) and brand ambassador partnerships (Boram Um, 2023 World Barista Champion; Jack Simpson, 2023 Australian Barista Champion). Customer segments span small to large professional coffee shops, specialty roasters, distributors, and an emerging home-barista persona, with no disclosed revenue, funding, or external institutional investment.

Name

Mazzer Luigi

Legal name

Mazzer Luigi S.p.a.

Website

https://mazzer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mazzer Luigi is a family-owned Italian manufacturer of professional coffee grinders and burrs, founded in 1948, serving specialty coffee shops, roasters, distributors, and home baristas across 100+ countries from its Venice-area production facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Scorzè

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Coffee Grinders: Sale of professional coffee grinders including on-demand grinders, dosers, and single-dose grinders. Models include Kold, Kony, Lux, Major, Mini, Omega, Philos, Robur, Super Jolly, and ZM product lines.
2. Burrs/Spare Parts: Replacement burrs (flat and conical) and spare parts for coffee grinders. Burr types include steel, titanium-coated, special steel, and stainless steel options.
3. Accessories: Accessories including tampers (T-Tamper, Kit telescopic tamper, hand tamper), hoppers, dosing cups, canisters, IoT modules, and burr centering jigs.
4. Mobile Application Services: Mobile app providing grinder management, potentially with subscription services for professional users.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mazzer Luigi designs, manufactures, and sells professional coffee grinders and burrs in Italy. Its product portfolio covers on-demand electronic grinders, traditional doser grinders, single-dose grinders, manual hand grinders, replacement flat and conical burrs, and tamping accessories. All grinding components are designed and produced in-house at the 14,000+ square meter production facility in Scorzè, Venice. The grinders are used by coffee shops, specialty roasters, and barista competitions in over 100 countries.

Product overview

Mazzer Luigi is an Italian company specializing exclusively in professional coffee grinders and burrs since 1948. The product portfolio is organized into three main categories: On-demand grinders (electronic dose-based), Dosers (traditional dispensing), and Single Dose models. Core products include a range of professional coffee grinders: Kold, Kony, Lux, Major, Mini, Omega (manual), Philos, Robur, Super Jolly, and ZM/ZM Plus (digital). Supporting accessories include burrs (flat and conical), hoppers, the T-Tamper automatic distribution system, Magnetic Dosing Cup, IoT module for connectivity, and Philos-specific accessories. The company is 100% Made in Italy with 14,000+ sqm production facilities in Scorzè, Venice, exporting to over 100 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kold / Kold S Coffee Grinder Commercial on-demand coffee grinder with advanced grinding technology, available in electronic and doser versions for professional coffee shops.
• Kony / Kony S Coffee Grinder Professional coffee grinder with conical burrs, available in electronic and doser versions for high-volume specialty coffee operations.
• Lux Coffee Grinder Entry-level professional coffee grinder with flat burrs for doser applications, targeting small coffee shops.
• Major Coffee Grinder Professional coffee grinder with flat burrs available in doser, electronic, single-phase, and three-phase versions for diverse commercial environments.
• Mini / Mini g Coffee Grinder Compact professional coffee grinder available in electronic, doser, and filter versions, with Mini g featuring a standard magnetic dosing cup fitting.
• Omega Manual Hand Grinder Manual hand grinder designed for coffee excellence at home or on the go, suitable for all coffee preparations from French press to espresso. Available in Omega and Omega X versions with stainless steel conical burrs, true zero calibration, external microstep adjustment, and compact mode.
• Philos Single Dose Coffee Grinder Single dose coffee grinder with on-demand grinding technology designed for specialty coffee applications with minimal retention.
• Robur / Robur S Coffee Grinder High-performance professional coffee grinder with conical burrs, available in electronic and doser versions, recognized for fast and powerful grinding in busy commercial settings.
• Super Jolly Coffee Grinder Iconic professional coffee grinder with flat burrs available in multiple versions including doser, electronic, grocery, V Pro, and V Up, widely used in small to medium coffee shops.
• ZM Digital Coffee Grinder Digital grinder for specialty coffee with electronic grind adjustment controlling burr distance in microns, True Zero calibration, up to 20 programmable grind settings, and minimal coffee retention under 0.45g for single dosing.
• ZM Plus Digital Coffee Grinder Enhanced version of the ZM digital grinder with a multifunctional unit for both espresso and filter coffee grinding, including universal portafilter holder, quick-connect canister, and bag holder.
• Replacement Burrs (Flat and Conical) Replacement flat and conical burrs for all Mazzer grinders, available in various sizes and materials (steel, titanium-coated, special steel, stainless steel), including the new ZZ line with extended lifespan.
• T-Tamper Automatic Tamping Device Automatic tamper that distributes, levels, and tamps ground coffee for constant extractions, improving extraction consistency and protecting barista well-being.
• Magnetic Dosing Cup Magnetic stainless steel dosing cup for hands-free grinding workflow, with up to 30-gram dose capacity and compatibility with Mini g, Super Jolly V Pro el, Kony S el, Major V el, Major VP el, Robur S el, and Kold S el grinders.
• IoT Connectivity Module Internet of Things module for connecting Mazzer grinders to digital networks for monitoring and management.
• Kit Telescopic Tamper Spring-loaded tamper with plastic disc and long fork for mounting on dispensers, enabling consistent tamping pressure in cafe workflows.
• Omega Travel Kit Optional accessory kit for the Omega manual grinder, including rainproof storage case, cleaning brush, and a three-level volumetric measuring device for travel and home use.

Quantifiable outcome

• Burr lifespan up to 2x longer than standard burrs with ZZ special steel line
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Boram UmflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Boram Um, 2023 World Barista Champion, became Mazzer's brand ambassador. Boram Um commented on being 'thrilled to collaborate with Mazzer for its heritage and focus on quality.' Partnership announced January 2024.
• Jack SimpsoncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Australian Barista Champion 2023, Jack Simpson, joined Mazzer Racing Team as brand ambassador. Simpson stated 'Mazzer has always been a benchmark for specialty coffee grinders.'
• World Coffee Events (World Brewers Cup)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022Mazzer ZM was the official grinder sponsor of the World Brewers Cup 2022 finals in Melbourne. 37 national champions used ZM grinders during the competition. The ZM grinders were equipped with special steel k151F 83mm flat burrs.
• The Barista LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2022Partnership with The Barista League, a series of events organized 'for baristas by baristas' making the coffee industry more accessible and inclusive. 10 events planned in 2022 across Hamburg, Toronto, Budapest, Copenhagen, Melbourne, Portland, Kansas City, Barcelona, Manchester, and Mexico City. Mazzer sponsors competitions with Robur S grinders.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Eureka: Italian-based manufacturer of professional and home coffee grinders (Atom, Mignon, Filtro series); competes head-on with Mazzer across on-demand and doser segments in cafés and specialty retail.
• Ditting: Swiss manufacturer of high-end commercial and industrial coffee grinders (KR series, 807 range); comparable precision-engineering heritage and specialty-coffee customer overlap with Mazzer.
• Compak: Spanish commercial coffee grinder maker (E10, E5, C-Bar) targeting specialty cafés; competes with Mazzer across on-demand and traditional doser professional segments globally.
• Fiorenzato: Italian professional coffee grinder manufacturer (F4, F83, AllGround) with deep presence in espresso shops; comparable Italian heritage, similar professional-barista target market and burr-based technology focus.
• Mahlkönig: German manufacturer of premium professional and commercial coffee grinders (EK43, E80, E65 series) — the most direct and arguably most prestigious competitor to Mazzer in commercial espresso grinders worldwide.

Emerging players

• 1Zpresso: Taiwanese premium manual coffee grinder maker; emerging player competing with Mazzer's Omega in the high-end hand-grinder category for home and travel use.
• Niche (Niche Zero): UK-based single-dose grinder brand that disrupted specialty coffee with the Niche Zero; competes directly with Mazzer's Philos and ZM single-dose grinders in the specialty/home barista segment.
• HeyCafé: Taiwanese-origin commercial grinder manufacturer offering competitively priced on-demand grinders; emerging player in the global specialty-coffee equipment market overlapping with Mazzer's distribution partners.

Broad incumbents

• Baratza: US-based coffee grinder specialist (Encore, Vario, Forté) with broader consumer/home-barista focus and growing commercial presence; competes with Mazzer's Omega manual grinder line and DTC channels.
• Cimbali Group / La Cimbali: Italian heritage espresso-equipment manufacturer group with broader foodservice equipment portfolio; adjacent to Mazzer (espresso machines vs. grinders) but operates in the same professional-coffee ecosystem and channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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