What Sgorbati Group does

Sgorbati Group Srl is a family-owned Italian industrial company headquartered in Brescia that designs, integrates, and services vegetable processing machinery and complete production lines for the agri-food sector. Its core offering spans handling and preparation equipment, washing and drying systems, optical sorting and calibration machines (notably the Visar Sortop Revolution with 360-degree computer vision at up to 80 quintals/hour), peeling and cutting lines, and weighing and packaging equipment, organized into turnkey lines for asparagus, carrots, potatoes, onions, and fourth-range salad. The firm also distributes Sanodyna OnSite, an Electro Chemical Activation (ECA) water sanitization system that produces hypochlorous acid from water, salt, and electricity, positioning it as a chlorine-replacement solution for processors and nurseries.

The business operates as a system integrator: Sgorbati aggregates best-in-class components from international partners (Visar/Switzerland, Tong, Belgian and Italian specialists) and acts as the single point of contact for custom line design, installation, and post-sale support. A complementary InfinityID LOGIC layer adds RFID-based product identification, production monitoring, and blockchain-certified traceability. Revenue is generated through one-time machinery and turnkey line sales, plus professional services including the Time Suppliers Audit (production diagnostics), Carbon Offsetting, Energy Efficiency, Water Treatment and Recovery, Waste Valorization, and subsidized-financing advisory. Go-to-market is sales-led, direct to enterprise vegetable processing companies in Europe, supported by a multi-language website (Italian, English, French, Spanish), an e-shop for new and used equipment, technical content marketing, newsletters, and industry open days. The company has been active for over a century with three decades of specific vegetable-processing focus and remains privately held under Sgorbati family leadership.

Name

Sgorbati Group

Legal name

Sgorbati Group Srl

Website

https://sgorbatigroup.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sgorbati Group Srl is a family-owned Italian industrial firm that integrates and services vegetable processing machinery and complete production lines for European agri-food enterprises, distributing optical sorting, RFID traceability, and ECA water sanitization technologies alongside sustainability and project management services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brescia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Machinery and Equipment Sales: Sale of individual machines and complete production lines for vegetable processing including handling, calibration, washing, sorting, and packaging equipment
2. Consulting and Advisory Services: Time Suppliers Audit service providing production optimization analysis, workflow detection, performance analysis, and final reports for improving efficiency
3. Sustainability Services: Carbon offsetting projects, energy efficiency solutions, water treatment systems, and subsidized financing (Finanza Agevolata) support for digitalization
4. Project Management: Customized project development integrating technological and strategic aspects for vegetable processing companies, acting as single point of contact

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sgorbati Group designs, integrates, and supplies complete vegetable processing machinery and turnkey production lines (for asparagus, carrots, potatoes, onions, and lettuce) drawing on a curated network of international equipment manufacturers. Its portfolio spans handling, washing, optical sorting, calibration, processing, and packaging equipment, alongside the proprietary Sanodyna ECA water sanitization line and InfinityID RFID traceability framework. The company also acts as a single point of contact for custom project development, including production audits, sustainability advisory, and carbon offsetting services.

Product overview

Sgorbati Group operates two integrated divisions: 'Macchine e impianti' (Machines and Plants) provides complete vegetable processing solutions including handling, washing, optical sorting/calibration, processing, and packaging equipment organized into specialized lines for asparagus, carrots, potatoes, onions, and lettuce; and 'Sanodyna' offers ECA (Electro Chemical Activation) water sanitization products including OnSite systems and IND10K/STD2000 units for eco-friendly disinfection without chemical residues. The product portfolio centers on Visar optical sorters for 360-degree quality selection, InfinityID RFID-based tracking systems, and turnkey processing lines. Business strategy services including Time Suppliers audit, Carbon Offsetting, Energy Efficiency, and Sustainability Project Management complement the machinery offerings. The company positions itself as a single-point-of-contact partner for custom vegetable processing projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sanodyna: Eco-friendly sanitizer product line using electrochemical activation (ECA) process for water disinfection and sanitation in vegetable processing.

Products and services

• Sanodyna OnSite Eco-friendly sanitizer system using Electro Chemical Activation (ECA) technology that produces hypochlorous acid from water, salt, and electricity for disinfection of wells, crops, and vegetable processing lines without leaving chemical residues. Sold to vegetable processing companies.
• Sanodyna IND10K Industrial sanitizer production unit for high-capacity vegetable processing operations, capable of producing up to 10,000 L/day of ECA water.
• Sanodyna STD2000 Compact sanitizer production unit producing up to 600 L/day of ECA water, suited to nurseries and smaller vegetable processing operations.
• Visar Sortop Revolution Swiss-made optical sorter and calibrator using 360-degree camera analysis and centrifugal loading for potatoes and carrots, achieving 80 quintals/hour with air-jet ejection for quality selection and size calibration (up to 5 calibers + waste).
• Asparagus Processing Line (Linea di lavorazione Asparagi) Complete turnkey processing line for asparagus, including handling, washing, sorting, and packaging. Sold to asparagus processing companies.
• Carrots Processing Line (Linea di lavorazione Carote) Complete turnkey processing line for carrots including pre-washing, brushing, optical calibration, final washing tunnel, and automatic packaging. Sold to carrot processing companies.
• Potatoes Processing Line (Linea di lavorazione Patate) Complete turnkey processing line for potatoes covering reception, destoning, washing, brushing, optical sorting/calibration, and packaging. Sold to potato processing companies.
• Onion Processing Line (Linea di lavorazione Cipolle) Complete turnkey processing line for onions including handling, peeling, sorting, and packaging. Sold to onion processing companies.
• Salad Processing Line (Linea di lavorazione Insalata) Complete turnkey processing line for fourth-range (ready-to-eat) salad including washing, disinfection, drying, and packaging. Sold to fresh-cut produce processors.
• Calibration and Optical Sorting Machines (Calibratura e selezione ottica) Optical sorting and electronic calibration machines for quality selection and size grading of vegetables. Sold as standalone machines to vegetable processors.
• Handling and Preparation Equipment (Movimentazione e preparazione) Equipment for receiving, unloading, and initial preparation of vegetables including hoppers, conveyors, destoners, and stone removal systems. Sold to vegetable processors.
• Washing and Drying Equipment (Lavaggio e asciugatura) Washing machines, brushers/polishers, and drying equipment for vegetable processing, including modern polishers that achieve 30-40% water consumption reduction. Sold to vegetable processors.
• Vegetable Processing/Transformation Equipment (Trasformazione) Vegetable transformation equipment including peeling, cutting, and further processing machinery. Sold to vegetable processors.
• Weighing and Packing Equipment (Pesatura e confezionamento) Weighing and packaging equipment for processed vegetables, completing the processing line offering. Sold to vegetable processors.
• Time Suppliers Audit Service Production area diagnostic service analyzing process workflows, performance data, strengths and weaknesses, with a final report for production flow optimization. Sold to vegetable processing companies.
• Carbon Offsetting Service Carbon emission compensation service helping companies measure and reduce their environmental footprint through targeted sustainability projects. Sold to vegetable processing companies.
• Sustainability Project Management

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80 quintals/hour sorting capacity with Visar optical sorters
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Visar SortingcoreTechnology or IntegrationSwiss company specializing in optical sorting machines for carrots and potatoes. Partnership for providing Sortop Revolution optical sorters with 360-degree analysis capability, achieving up to 80 quintals/hour capacity. Collaborated on customer projects for vegetable processing line optimization.
• TongcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of vegetable processing equipment chosen for custom production line projects due to real customization capabilities. Used in complete line redesign projects achieving 25 t/h efficiency.
• Nuova Control System (Sanodyna)coreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of Sanodyna OnSite systems for ECA water sanitization. Exclusive distributors for the fruit and vegetable sector. Sanodyna uses electrochemical activation technology for eco-friendly disinfection without chemical residues.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tong Engineering: UK-based manufacturer of vegetable handling and processing equipment (potatoes, carrots, onions, brassicas). A core supplier of Sgorbati and a direct competitor to its custom line integration business across European fresh produce processors.
• Turatti Group: Italian manufacturer of food processing machinery, particularly for vegetables and fresh produce. Most directly comparable peer due to shared Italian heritage, similar customer base in IV gamma and fresh-cut producers, and overlapping product categories (washing, sorting, peeling).
• Sorma Group: Italian specialist in fruit and vegetable sorting, grading, and packaging machinery. Comparable in product scope (optical sorting and packing lines) and in serving European fresh produce cooperatives and processors.
• CFT Group: Italian food processing equipment manufacturer serving fruit, vegetable, and tomato processing industries. Direct overlap with Sgorbati on processing line design, project management, and southern European customer base.
• Key Technology: US-based maker of optical sorters, vibratory conveyors, and processing equipment for food processors. Comparable in optical sorting technology (competing with Visar Sortop) and turnkey line capability for potato/vegetable processors globally.
• Ellips: Dutch specialist in optical sorting and grading technology for fresh produce (potatoes, onions, carrots). Direct competitor in the optical sorting subcategory that anchors Sgorbati's value proposition for carrots and potatoes.

Broad incumbents

• TOMRA: Norwegian global leader in optical sorting and sensor-based solutions for food, recycling, and mining. Competes with Sgorbati's Visar/Tong-powered lines through its own food sorting business, with vastly greater scale, R&D, and global service network.
• Heat and Control: US/Australia-based manufacturer of food processing and packaging equipment. Competes with Sgorbati in integrated processing line design for vegetables and prepared foods, with broader scope and larger engineering footprint.
• JBT Corporation: US-listed provider of food processing and air transport solutions. Its FoodTech segment competes with Sgorbati in vegetable and fruit processing equipment, with significantly larger R&D, global service, and capital resources.
• GEA Group: German global supplier of food processing machinery, including vegetable and potato processing lines. Overlaps with Sgorbati on vegetable processing equipment but competes at much larger scale across dairy, beverage, and pharma-adjacent food categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sgorbatigroup

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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