What Pomati Group does

Pomati Group S.r.l. is a privately held Italian manufacturer of chocolate-processing machinery, founded in 1967 and headquartered in Codogno, Italy. The company designs, builds, and sells equipment for artisan and small-to-medium-scale chocolate and confectionery operations, organized around two product families. The first is its tempering-machine range, consisting of the legacy T series (T5, T8, T20, T35) and the new SL series (SL 16, SL 30, SL 50, SL 80), the latter marketed with a 35% energy-consumption reduction and recycled AISI 304 stainless-steel construction. The second is its One Shot Depositor (OSD) platform, which simultaneously doses chocolate and filling into molds at throughputs up to 360 molds per hour. Around these anchor products the company has built a complete chocolate-production ecosystem: melting tanks (up to 300 kg capacity), CUBE and T8 ICE counter melters, enrobing trolleys, T-Line molding systems, mold tippers, egg rotators, automatic demolders, Bassina panning machines, ball mill refiners (18-26 micron fineness), and horizontal, vertical, and 600mm cooling tunnels. Newer categories include the Aqua and Aqua-E waterjet cutters and the Aria decoration cabin, extending the addressable surface beyond pure chocolate processing into wider food-laboratory uses.

The company's revenue model is predominantly B2B hardware sales of quote-priced machines ranging from bench-top units for artisan laboratories to integrated industrial coating lines for larger confectionery producers, supplemented by professional services: customized production-line design, pre- and post-sale consulting, and hands-on training delivered through the Pomati Open laboratory at headquarters. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers request quotes via a multi-language website (Italian, English, Spanish, French), phone, email, or in person at international trade shows such as Sigep (Rimini), Interpack (Düsseldorf), HOST (Milan), NRA Show (Chicago), IBA (Düsseldorf), Bakery China (Shanghai), and Grand Prix Gelato (Erfurt). Customer segments are essentially all small, with artisan chocolate laboratories, pastry shops (pasticceria), gelaterie, and small-to-medium confectionery companies as primary buyers, and HORECA and food laboratories as secondary segments. Distribution is direct enterprise field sales with no dealer network identified; the company is family-owned, led by President Giovanna Tei Pomati and Technical Manager Massimiliano Pomati alongside Sales Manager Stefano Galli Vandanesi, with 11-50 employees and no disclosed external investors.

Name

Pomati Group

Legal name

Pomati Group S.r.l.

Website

https://pomati.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pomati Group is an Italian, family-owned manufacturer founded in 1967 that designs and sells chocolate-processing machinery — tempering machines, One Shot Depositors, cooling tunnels, waterjet cutters, and complete production lines — serving artisan chocolate laboratories, pastry shops, gelaterie, and small-to-medium confectionery companies worldwide via direct B2B sales and international trade shows.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chocolate Processing Equipment

akta.pro primary industry

Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF)

Keywords

• Chocolate processing machines
• Tempering machines
• Confectionery equipment
• Chocolate depositors
• Enrobing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Codogno

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chocolate Processing Machines: Sale of industrial chocolate processing equipment including tempering machines (SL series, T series), One Shot Depositors, melting tanks, cooling tunnels, ball refiners, enrobing belts, and molding equipment. Machines range from small bench-top units for artisan laboratories to full production lines for industrial facilities.
2. Customized Production Lines: Design and construction of customized chocolate production lines tailored to specific laboratory requirements, integrating multiple machines and accessories into complete solutions.
3. Professional Services and Training: Pre and post-sale consulting, production line design services, and training programs through Pomati Open laboratory. Includes customized chocolate processing courses at their facility.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pomati Group manufactures and sells industrial chocolate processing machines and accessories. The portfolio includes tempering machines (SL and T series), One Shot Depositors for simultaneous chocolate and filling dosing, melting tanks, cooling tunnels, enrobing trolleys, ball mill refiners, panning machines, waterjet cutting systems (Aqua), and decoration cabins (Aria). Products range from bench-top units for artisan laboratories to complete customized production lines for industrial-scale confectionery operations.

Product overview

Pomati Group is an Italian manufacturer of chocolate processing machines founded in 1967, offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial and artisan chocolate working equipment. The product range includes two main tempering machine series: the new SL Series (SL 16, SL 30, SL 50, SL 80) featuring 35% energy reduction and recycled stainless steel construction, and the traditional T Series (T5, T8, T20, T35) for various production capacities. Melter/Tank products include DADO, CUBE, T8 ICE, and Tanks S80/S150/S300 for chocolate melting and temperature maintenance. The One Shot Depositor line (OSD Zero, OSD-5, OSD-10) enables simultaneous chocolate dosing and filling for pralines. Supporting equipment includes enrobing trolleys (CSL, Tilting, Coating), molding systems (T-Line, Tipper, Egg Turner, Demolding Machine), cooling tunnels (600mm, Standard, PRO, Vertical), panning machines (Bassina, Mini Bassina), and ball mill refiners. Novelty products include Aqua waterjet cutting machines (standard and compact Aqua-E), Aria decoration cabin, and topping dispensers. Complete production lines integrate these machines for specific applications like industrial coating and panettone processing. The company also offers Pomati Open training services for chocolate working techniques.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aqua: High-precision waterjet cutting solution for food laboratories, designed for cutting chocolate decorations and various food products
• Aria
• Aqua-E

Products and services

• SL Series Tempering Machines New-generation tempering machines (SL 16, SL 30, SL 50, SL 80) with bowl capacities from 16 kg to 80 kg, featuring 35% reduced energy consumption, recycled AISI 304 stainless steel construction, extractable stainless steel auger, multi-zone heating via latest-generation resistances simulating bain-marie heating, and touch screen control panel. Designed for professional chocolate working in artisan to industrial laboratories.
• T Series Tempering Machines Traditional tempering machine series (T5, T8, T20, T35) with bowl capacities from 5 kg to 50 kg, featuring double heating circuit for bowl and auger, air-cooled refrigeration unit, digital controls, high-precision temperature thermostats, and heated vibrating table. T5 is the smallest continuous benchtop temperer; T35 is for medium enterprises with higher chocolate and filled praline production needs.
• Chocolate Melters and Tanks Chocolate melting and temperature maintenance equipment including CUBE Melter (5 kg bowl capacity, chocolate fountain design), T8 ICE Melter (9 kg, designed for pastry shops and ice cream parlors), Tank S80 (80 kg with bain-marie heating), Tank S150 (150 kg with optional pump extraction), Tank S300 (300 kg large-capacity continuous processing), and DADO Melter (1.8 kg compact unit for pralines and glazing).
• One Shot Depositors (OSD) One Shot Depositor line (OSD Zero, OSD-5, OSD-10) enables simultaneous dosing of chocolate and fillings to produce filled chocolates, pralines, and other products in a single operation. OSD Zero handles 120 molds per hour; OSD-5 produces up to 70 kg of chocolates per hour with 2x5 dosing system; OSD-10 handles up to 360 molds per hour for ultra-thin, filled, and special-shaped chocolates. Capable of producing products with up to 80% filling.
• Aqua Waterjet Cutting Machine High-precision waterjet cutting solution for food laboratories featuring 60cm x 40cm work surface with removable grid, advanced aspiration system, integrated high-pressure pump, USB and Ethernet connectivity, and CAD/G-Code support. Adapts industrial waterjet technology for artisan and semi-industrial laboratories for precision cutting of chocolate decorations and food products.
• Aqua-E Compact Waterjet Cutter Compact version of the Aqua waterjet cutter with 30cm x 40cm work surface and dimensions 940 x 800 x h 1450 mm. Designed for food laboratories with limited space requiring precision cutting of chocolate decorations and various food products.
• Aria Decoration Cabin Heated cabin with integrated aspirator system for mold decoration using airbrush techniques, featuring 3-level air filtration, LED lighting, and integrated compressor with pressure regulation. Designed for maintaining cocoa butter fluids and colors during chocolate decoration work.
• Industrial Coating Line 600mm Complete production line composed of SL80 tempering machine, CSL 600mm enrobing trolley, and 600mm cooling tunnel designed for industrial-scale chocolate coating operations.
• Panettone and Leavened Products Coating Line Coating line configurations for panettone and leavened products, available in Cascade and Decorator configurations for artisan laboratories to medium-large industries. Designed for chocolate coating of festive and leavened baked goods.
• Cooling Tunnels Cooling tunnels for chocolate processing including 600mm industrial tunnel with dual belts, standard tunnel for chocolate-covered products like biscuits, PRO tunnel for taller products like Easter eggs with adjustable passage height up to 290mm, and vertical tunnel achieving 90% space saving with capacity for 72 or 108 molds simultaneously.
• Bassina Panning Machines High-performance panning machines for chocolate coating of almonds, hazelnuts, coffee, popped rice and other products. Bassina offers 8 or 16 kg capacity with heat pump for hot/cold air production. Mini Bassina offers 4.5 kg capacity for small/medium productions with heat pump technology.
• Ball Mill Refiner Ball mill refiner for producing spreads, anhydrous pastes, pralinated products, ice cream creams and cremini. Features 20 kg tank, refrigeration unit, 18-26 micron fineness, touch screen with 50 savable recipes. Heat-regulating refrigeration group included.
• Vibrovaglio Vibrating Screen Vibrating sieve for screening spreads, anhydrous pastes, chocolate and products from the mill, achieving granulometries imperceptible to the palate down to 16 microns.
• T-Line Molding System Mold loading, dosing and vibration system for polycarbonate molds (275x175 or 275x135 mm) for producing tablets, pralines, and napolitaines in chocolate only. Transforms a tempering machine into a complete production line.
• Automatic Demolding Machine (SMD) Automatic demolding machine for extracting pralines, tablets and similar products from molds after cooling. Features icon-based software, touch screen panel, and capacity of up to 6 molds per minute.
• Tipper Mold Inverter Mold tipping, vibration and cleaning machine for polycarbonate molds (175x275), suitable for solid products (tablets, napolitaines) and hollow products (pralines, eggs, cups).
• Rotating Device for Hollow Bodies (Egg Turner) Rotating device for hollow chocolate eggs up to 3 kg, controlled by foot pedal, featuring magnetic mold fixation and adjustable 4-arm rotation speed via inverter.
• Granellatore Topping Dispenser Topping dispenser for depositing decorations and sprinkles on chocolate-coated products. Compatible with One Shot Depositor systems and featuring interchangeable roller for all sprinkle types.
• Enrobing Trolleys Enrobing trolleys for chocolate coating operations including CSL 400/600mm with double-veil hopper for total and partial coatings, tilting enrobing trolley with 180/250 mm belt width, and coating trolley with quick-release belt for washing. Compatible with SL50 and SL80 tempering machines.
• Pomati Open Training Program Pre and post-sale consulting, production line design services, and customized chocolate processing training programs at the Pomati laboratory. Includes hands-on courses where professionals can test machines and learn chocolate processing techniques.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35% reduction in energy consumption compared to market average with new SL tempering machines
• +4 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Aasted ApS: Aasted is a Danish manufacturer of chocolate processing machinery including tempering, depositor, and molding equipment. Comparable to Pomati as a specialized mid-sized chocolate equipment supplier serving both artisan and industrial confectionery customers globally.
• Baker Perkins: Baker Perkins is a UK-based manufacturer of food processing equipment including chocolate, confectionery, and bakery machinery. Comparable to Pomati in product overlap (chocolate and confectionery processing lines) and B2B industrial customer base.
• Sollich KG: Sollich is a German family-owned manufacturer of chocolate processing equipment (tempering machines, enrobers, cooling tunnels, molding lines) — directly comparable to Pomati in product category, customer base (artisan to industrial chocolate makers), and family-owned mid-market positioning.
• Hacos NV: Hacos is a Belgian manufacturer of chocolate processing machinery including molding lines, depositors, and cooling equipment. Comparable to Pomati as a specialized mid-sized European chocolate equipment supplier serving artisan and industrial confectionery markets.
• Royal Duyvis Wiener: Royal Duyvis Wiener is a Dutch manufacturer of cocoa and chocolate processing equipment including ball mills, refiners, and complete processing lines. Comparable to Pomati in chocolate processing machinery category and direct overlap in ball mill refiner product lines.
• Netzsch-Feinmahltechnik: Netzsch is a German manufacturer of grinding and milling equipment including ball mills used in chocolate refining. Comparable to Pomati specifically in ball mill refiner and chocolate refining equipment category.
• Selmi Group: Selmi is an Italian manufacturer of chocolate equipment including tempering machines, enrobers, and molding systems. Comparable to Pomati as a fellow Italian family-owned chocolate machinery specialist targeting artisan and small/medium confectionery customers.

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group: GEA is a large German industrial machinery group with a food processing and refrigeration equipment segment including chocolate cooling tunnels and processing equipment. Comparable to Pomati as a broader incumbent offering overlapping equipment to similar end customers.
• Bühler Group: Bühler is a Swiss global leader in food processing technology with extensive chocolate and cocoa processing equipment offerings. Comparable to Pomati as a chocolate machinery competitor but operates at substantially larger scale with broader product portfolio across grains, feed, and advanced materials.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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