What Carimali does

Carimali is an Italian manufacturer of professional coffee machines, grinders, and accessories, operating under the VEA Group umbrella and headquartered in Chignolo d'Isola (Bergamo) with its second production unit in Suzhou, China. Founded in 1919 by Angelo Carimali in Milan, the company sells fully automatic machines (Blue26, BlueDot, SilverTwin, SilverAce, Armonia, Optima, Mya Ultra ranges — spanning from ~75 to ~400 drinks/day capacity) and traditional espresso machines (Bubble, Nimble, Cento, Glow, DivaPRO), plus a comprehensive accessories line including grinders, fridges, cup warmers, and the Instant Unit. Differentiated technology centers on the in-house CARIcare IoT platform — providing real-time telemetry, remote parameter editing, alarm response, and touchless drink selection via a consumer-facing app — alongside proprietary subsystems such as the removable CARIbrew brewing unit, CARIcream and CARImilk Plus milk systems, M-Brew heavy-duty brewing, and Virtual Doser dosing control.

Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of machines and accessories plus after-sales service contracts and spare parts. Carimali distributes via direct sales offices — Carimali Italia (Lainate, Milan), Carimali China (Suzhou, exporting to 15 countries), and headquarters-based global direct sales — supplemented by participation in major Ho.Re.Ca and OCS trade exhibitions (Host, Sigep, Hotelex). Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Customer segments are horizontally diversified across Ho.Re.Ca, hotels and B&B, offices (OCS), convenience stores and QSR, lounges, and canteens/self-service. The company is privately held by the Doglioni Majer family, currently led by President and CEO Umberto Doglioni Majer (appointed 2022), and operates from 40,000+ sqm of production capacity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and PAS 24000 certifications.

Name

Carimali

Legal name

VEA Group S.p.A. con socio unico

Website

https://carimali.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carimali, founded in 1919 and part of Italy's VEA Group, designs and manufactures professional fully automatic and traditional espresso machines, grinders, and accessories for Ho.Re.Ca, offices, hotels, QSR, and self-service operators globally, distributed through direct sales offices in Italy and China and supported by the proprietary CARIcare IoT platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Coffee Machines

NAICS

Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing (33521), Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing (335210), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Household Appliances (3630), Electric Housewares & Fans (3634), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee, Espresso & Tea Appliances Retail (CRACADAC)

Keywords

• Professional coffee machines
• Fully automatic espresso machines
• Traditional espresso machines
• Commercial coffee equipment
• Coffee grinders and accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Torre D'isola

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Coffee Machine Sales: Sale of professional coffee machines including fully automatic and traditional espresso machines. Product range spans from entry-level to premium machines with varying daily production capacities.
2. Grinders and Accessories: Sale of professional grinders (automatic and on-demand) and accessories including fridges, cup warmers, water boilers, and instant units to complement coffee machines.
3. After Sales Service: Service support including spare parts portal, technical documentation, and assistance to maintain machines. Service portal provides access to technicians and support resources.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Carimali designs, produces, and distributes professional coffee machines for commercial use, including fully automatic machines (SilverAce, SilverTwin, BlueDot, Blue26, Armonia, Optima, Mya Ultra ranges) and traditional espresso machines (Bubble, Nimble, Cento, Glow, DivaPRO), complemented by grinders and accessories. Manufacturing occurs at the primary plant in Chignolo d'Isola (Bergamo), Italy and a second production unit in Suzhou, China, serving Ho.Re.Ca, office coffee service, QSR, convenience store, hospitality, and premium self-service segments globally.

Product overview

Carimali offers a comprehensive portfolio of professional coffee machines organized into two main categories: Fully Automatic and Traditional machines. The fully automatic lineup includes SilverAce/SilverAce Plus/SilverAce Power (high-volume, up to 400 drinks), SilverTwin/SilverTwin Plus (hotel/office focused, up to 150 drinks), BlueDot/BlueDot Plus/BlueDot Power (office/mid-size hotel, up to 100 drinks), Blue26/Blue26 Plus/Blue26 Power (compact, up to 75 drinks), Armonia Soft/Light/Ultra (premium self-service, up to 200 drinks), Optima Soft/Optima Ultra (high-speed cappuccino, up to 400 drinks), and Mya Ultra (fast reliable for quick service). The traditional lineup includes DivaPRO, Bubble, Nimble, Cento, and Glow machines available in 1, 2, or 3 group configurations. Supporting accessories include grinders (CGM58, CGE58, CGD58 Touch, CGM65, CGD65 Touch), fridges (Fridge-C, Fridge-S, Fridge-Plus, Fridge-Ultra, Silver Fridges), cup warmers (CW-S, Cup Warmer Plus, Silver Cup Warmer), and the Instant Unit. Proprietary technologies include CARIcare IoT telemetry system, CARIbrew brewing unit, CARImilk Plus, and CARIcream milk system. The complete offering is unified under VEA Group, which acquired Carimali in 2017.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CARIcare: IoT system enabling real-time monitoring of dispensing operations and remote configuration of professional coffee machines.

Products and services

• SilverAce range (SilverAce / SilverAce Plus / SilverAce Power) Fully automatic coffee machine family for lounges, convenience stores and quick service restaurants. Recommended daily production up to 250 drinks (SilverAce / SilverAce Plus), with the SilverAce Power variant reaching up to 400 drinks daily. SilverAce Plus emphasizes a wide variety of high-quality milk-based drinks; SilverAce Power emphasizes one-touch fast coffee for rush hour throughput.
• SilverTwin range (SilverTwin / SilverTwin Plus) Fully automatic coffee machines for hotel breakfast service and offices (SilverTwin) and convenience stores, QSR and canteens (SilverTwin Plus). Up to 150 drinks daily with easy set-up for a wide variety of customized drinks and self-customization capability.
• BlueDot range (BlueDot / BlueDot Plus / BlueDot Power) Fully automatic coffee machines for offices and mid-size hotel breakfast service. Up to 100 drinks daily. BlueDot Plus adds a 7-inch touch screen for one-touch coffee in offices, meeting rooms, and hotels; BlueDot Power emphasizes top coffee technology in the same capacity class.
• Blue26 range (Blue26 / Blue26 Plus / Blue26 Power) Fully automatic coffee machines in the smallest dimensions, positioned as affordable (Blue26), user-friendly (Blue26 Plus), and full-technology (Blue26 Power) for small offices, B&Bs, and small hotel breakfast service. Up to 75 drinks daily.
• Armonia range (Armonia Soft / Armonia Light / Armonia Ultra) Fully automatic coffee machines for premium self-service locations. Over 10 million cups per day capability. Armonia Soft up to 200 drinks daily; Armonia Light up to 150 drinks daily; Armonia Ultra up to 200 drinks daily.
• Optima range (Optima Soft / Optima Ultra) Fully automatic coffee machines delivering a real cappuccino in less than 30 seconds. Optima Soft offers top performance at entry-level price for multitasking operators or self-service canteens; Optima Ultra targets VIP lounges and premium self-service with a wide menu including foamed cold milk. Up to 400 drinks daily.
• Mya Ultra Fully automatic coffee machine designed for fast and reliable performance during rush hours in convenience stores and quick service restaurants. Up to 400 drinks daily production.
• Bubble traditional espresso machine Traditional espresso machine with a design-for-flavor approach for small coffee shops, kiosks, and restaurants. Available in 1, 2, and 3 group configurations in both high and low group variants.
• Nimble traditional espresso machine Traditional espresso machine providing quick and affordable coffee with quality and customization at a competitive price. Ideal for small coffee shops, restaurants, and kiosks. Available in 1 and 2 high group configurations.
• Cento traditional espresso machine Traditional espresso machine delivering everyday flavor with excellent performance at a very competitive price for small coffee shops, restaurants, and kiosks.
• Glow traditional espresso machine Traditional espresso machine combining sturdiness and affordability with excellent performance and design. Available in 1, 2, and 3 high group configurations.
• DivaPRO traditional espresso machine Traditional espresso machine offering technology for flavor with customizable extraction quality. Ideal for small coffee shops. Available in 2 and 3 high group configurations, with digital temperature setting and electronic pre-infusion.
• CGM58 grinder Professional coffee grinder with automatic dosage and 58 mm diameter burrs, complementing the Carimali espresso machine range.
• CGE58 on-demand grinder On-demand professional coffee grinder with 58 mm flat blades, designed for medium daily coffee consumption.
• CGD58 Touch on-demand grinder On-demand professional coffee grinder with user-friendly touch-screen display and 58 mm flat blades, designed for medium daily coffee consumption.
• CGM65 grinder Professional coffee grinder with automatic dosage and 65 mm diameter burrs for higher-volume grinding applications.
• CGD65 Touch on-demand grinder On-demand professional coffee grinder with user-friendly touch-screen display and 65 mm flat blades, designed for medium daily coffee consumption.
• After-sales service and spare parts support Service support including spare parts portal, technical documentation, and assistance to maintain Carimali coffee machines, accessed through the aftersales service portal by technicians and customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 100 drinks daily production (BlueDot Plus)
• +5 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HeylocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Heylo, the induction-powered coffee system, was born within VEA Group ecosystem in 2022, representing innovative coffee technology development.
• BKONminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021VEA Group invested in BKON in 2021, a technology company providing high-quality ready-to-drink solutions.
• SlingshotcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Investment and Joint Venture with Slingshot in 2020 for high-tech coffee grinders and accessories.
• ElektracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020VEA Group acquired Elektra in 2020, a company specializing in espresso coffee machines since 1947, expanding the portfolio of Italian heritage coffee brands.
• ExelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019VEA Group acquired Exel in 2019. Exel provides highly-customized hardware and software solutions for the coffee technology ecosystem.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• La Marzocco: Italian heritage manufacturer of professional espresso machines, founded 1927. Direct competitor in the premium Ho.Re.Ca. espresso segment with comparable product positioning and Made-in-Italy brand equity.
• Nuova Simonelli: Italian professional espresso machine manufacturer with deep Ho.Re.Ca. presence. Competes head-to-head with Carimali in traditional and super-automatic machines for cafes, hotels, and restaurants.
• Rancilio Group: Italian professional coffee machine and grinder manufacturer serving Ho.Re.Ca. and OCS channels globally. Closely comparable in product mix, target customer, and heritage Italian positioning.
• Jura Elektroapparate: Swiss-based premium super-automatic coffee machine specialist. Direct competitor in the high-end automatic segment for offices, hotels, and self-service locations.
• WMF Professional Coffee Machines: German manufacturer of professional fully automatic coffee machines for Ho.Re.Ca., OCS, and retail chains. Comparable in product range, IoT features, and target customer profile.
• Franke Coffee Systems: Swiss manufacturer of professional super-automatic coffee systems. Direct peer in the high-volume, IoT-enabled, premium Ho.Re.Ca. and convenience-store segments.
• Thermoplan: Swiss professional coffee machine manufacturer focused on high-volume Ho.Re.Ca. and QSR chains. Direct competitor in the convenience-store and quick-service-restaurant category.
• Bravilor Bonamat: Dutch manufacturer of professional coffee and hot beverage equipment. Comparable in Ho.Re.Ca., OCS, and self-service focus with a similar European manufacturing heritage.
• Cimbali (Gruppo Cimbali): Italian professional espresso machine manufacturer under Gruppo Cimbali. Direct competitor across traditional and super-automatic machines for cafes, hotels, and chains.

Broad incumbents

• De'Longhi Professional: Large Italian appliance group with a professional/Ho.Re.Ca. division. A broader incumbent with overlapping product lines and significantly larger scale and global distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/carimalibenelux
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCF0K2KldTbIvhK1eWl3y7gQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/CarimaliSpa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2447430
• Instagraminstagram.com/carimali_official

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

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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