What dgroup does

Dgroup is an Italian mechanical automation services company headquartered in Villafranca (province of Forlì-Cesena), Emilia-Romagna, that designs and manufactures custom automatic machines for industrial customers. Founded in 1999 by Mauro Dalmonte as a mechanical-design consultancy and later formalized with the involvement of the founder's children, the company operates a 11–50-person family-run workshop executing bespoke turnkey machinery projects. Its technology stack centers on 3D CAD design (SolidWorks, Inventor, Solid Edge) combined with FEM structural analysis to validate mechanical designs, with the entire production lifecycle — from ideation and material procurement through quality control, mechanical and electrical assembly, software installation, and final testing — managed in-house. Differentiated capabilities include clean-design manufacturing for food-industry hygiene compliance (micro-peening surface treatment), ATEX-certified equipment for explosive atmospheres, and large-format industrial handling systems (e.g., an 80+ meter chain conveyor line for an automated warehouse).

The company monetizes through four streams: turnkey machine supply on a project basis, third-party mechanical assembly (conto terzi), mechanical design services, and a White Label licensing arrangement that lets OEM partners rebrand and resell Dgroup machines through their own channels. Pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed. Customers are primarily in the food and packaging sector (conveyors, pick-and-place systems), industrial equipment distributors and OEM partners (via White Label), and general industrial manufacturers (including hazardous-environment processing). Geographic focus is regional within Emilia-Romagna, with sales conducted direct-to-B2B via website contact form, email, and phone.

Portfolio evidence includes clean-design modular belt conveyors with integrated folder pre-folding for the food sector, ATEX-certified powder mixers at 5 kg and 30 kg capacities with rapid mixing cycles and mirror-polished stainless steel surfaces, high-speed pick-and-place systems for oven trays, and the 80+ meter chain conveyor line for a cement-products automated warehouse. The firm holds Italian VAT registration (P.IVA 02681400392) and operates with a single office location. No external investors, M&A activity, or funding rounds are disclosed.

Name

dgroup

Legal name

dgroup

Website

https://d-group.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dgroup is a family-owned Italian mechanical automation firm in Emilia-Romagna that designs and manufactures custom automatic machines, provides mechanical design and assembly services, and offers a White Label program for OEM partners serving food, packaging, and general industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lugo

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

Revenue model

1. Turnkey Machine Supply: Dgroup designs and manufactures custom automated machines to customer specifications, handling the entire production process from initial concept through final testing. Revenue is generated on a project-by-project basis, with each machine tailored to specific customer requirements.
2. Third-Party Mechanical Assembly ( conto terzi): Contract assembly services where Dgroup assembles machines and mechanical components to the customer's exact specifications. This allows clients to focus on their core business while Dgroup handles production.
3. White Label Partnership: Strategic partnership model where partners rebrand and commercialize Dgroup-designed and manufactured machines as their own, expanding their product range without internal investment in design and manufacturing capabilities.
4. Mechanical Design Services: Custom mechanical engineering and design services using 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, Solid Edge), covering the full development process from ideation to final technical documentation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Dgroup designs and manufactures custom automated machines for industrial clients, delivering turnkey solutions from initial specifications through material procurement, mechanical and electrical assembly, software installation, and final testing. The company provides mechanical design using 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, Solid Edge) with FEM structural analysis, third-party mechanical assembly services, and a White Label program that allows partners to rebrand and resell Dgroup-designed machines.

Product overview

Dgroup is an established mechanical automation services company offering turnkey machine solutions. Their core offering consists of three main services: Macchina in fornitura completa (turnkey machine delivery), Progettazione Meccanica (mechanical design using SolidWorks, Inventor, Solid Edge with FEM analysis), and Assemblaggio (third-party assembly). They also provide a White Label service for strategic partnerships. Their portfolio includes specialized products such as chain line systems for automated warehouses (over 80 meters), high-speed pick and place systems for oven trays, ATEX-certified powder mixers (5kg and 30kg capacities with rapid mixing cycles and cooling systems), and clean design modular conveyor belts with folder pre-folding capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Macchina in fornitura completa (Turnkey Machine Delivery) Complete custom automated machine delivery service for industrial clients, covering the entire production lifecycle from initial customer specifications through material procurement, quality control, mechanical and electrical assembly, software installation, and final testing, delivering fully operational machines.
• Progettazione Meccanica (Mechanical Design) Custom mechanical design service using 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, Solid Edge) with FEM structural analysis, covering the full development process from initial ideation through 3D design to final technical documentation. Targeted at industrial clients needing bespoke mechanical components and systems.
• Assemblaggio (Third-Party Mechanical Assembly) Third-party mechanical assembly service ("conto terzi") where Dgroup assembles machines and mechanical components to the customer's exact specifications using qualified professionals, allowing clients to outsource production.
• White Label Partnership Program Strategic partnership solution enabling OEMs and distributors to rebrand and commercialize Dgroup's custom-designed and manufactured machines as their own, allowing partners to expand their product portfolio without investing in internal design and production capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80 meters of custom chain conveyor line produced and installed for an automated warehouse
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Supplier NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDgroup maintains close collaborative relationships with its material suppliers for the procurement of components used in machine manufacturing. These relationships enable efficient material sourcing as part of the turnkey machine delivery process.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• IMA Group: Italy's largest packaging machinery conglomerate serving pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, and processing end-markets. Comparable as a benchmark for dgroup's packaging automation niche, though significantly larger and globally diversified across many product categories.
• Krones AG: Global German packaging and beverage equipment manufacturer serving food and beverage end-markets. Comparable conveyor and packaging-line automation overlap to dgroup, though much larger and product-broad.
• Marchesini Group: Major Italian packaging machinery manufacturer headquartered in Emilia-Romagna, focused on pharmaceutical and cosmetics automation. Comparable geographic and customer-overlap base, though operates at much larger scale with a wider product portfolio.
• GEA Group: Global food processing equipment and machinery supplier listed in Germany. Comparable to dgroup's food-industry processing equipment (e.g., ATEX powder mixers, pick-and-place for food), though much larger and broader in scope.
• Tetra Pak: Global food packaging and processing equipment supplier, deeply embedded with food-industry hygiene and clean-design standards comparable to dgroup's Clean Design conveyor systems. Operates globally as a broad incumbent reference point.
• Coesia: Bologna-based industrial automation holding company with a portfolio of machinery and packaging brands serving industrial automation end-markets. Provides a relevant public-comparable for an Italian automation roll-up strategy around dgroup.
• Syntegon Technology: Global packaging and processing machinery company (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology) serving food and pharmaceutical customers. Comparable end-markets to dgroup's food-sector machinery work, though operating globally and at much higher revenue scale.
• ATS Automation: Canadian-listed custom industrial automation integrator delivering turnkey automated manufacturing systems across multiple industries. Highly comparable turnkey, project-based business model to dgroup, though at substantially larger scale and global footprint.

Direct peers

• Cama Group: Italian-based custom packaging machinery specialist serving food and FMCG end-markets with turnkey automated lines. Directly comparable to dgroup's packaging-line conveyor and food-grade clean-design equipment offerings, with similar project-based B2B delivery model.
• Bema S.r.l. Italian industrial automation company offering custom machines, robotic systems, and turnkey lines for food and packaging manufacturers. Comparable in size and project-based delivery model to dgroup, operating in the same Emilia-Romagna industrial corridor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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