What DIMA does

DIMA s.r.l. is a privately held Italian capital-equipment manufacturer founded in 1983 by Claudio Aldrovandi and headquartered in Modena, Italy. The company designs, manufactures, and commissions single machines and complete production plants for the manufacturing of "pasta filata" (stretched) cheeses, including mozzarella, pizza cheese, string cheese, provolone, scamorza, caciocavallo, kashkaval, and ricotta. Its product portfolio spans the full production cycle: cheese-making vats for milk coagulation, curd maturation and whey draining equipment, water and steam cooking-stretching machines (DM12 and DM18 series), dry salting and curd cutting systems, drum and carousel moulding machines, extrusion and string cheese systems, cooling and brining lines, patented automatic mozzarella loading/counting/weighing systems for packaging feed, and ricotta production lines designed to 3-A Sanitary Standards. DIMA holds registered patents on its multi-track mozzarella loading system and on its cooling-line product movement architecture.

DIMA operates with approximately 50 multilingual employees out of a 3,000 square meter facility, exporting over 90% of production to more than 80 countries across five continents, with a cumulative installed base of over 2,200 machines. Revenue is generated through one-time capital equipment sales plus commissioning services, targeting both artisan production units and highly automated industrial dairy plants. The company holds UNI EN ISO 9001 certification (since 2000), has been an EHEDG member since 2016, and has been the exclusive international distributor of Tetra Pak since 2010. Sales are conducted directly and through trade show presence at major food industry exhibitions (Gulfood Manufacturing, Cibus Tec, Anuga FoodTec, Salon du Fromage, CFIA Rennes, Food Manufacturing Indonesia, China International Dairy Technology Expo, Propak Vietnam). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled via website inquiry.

Name

DIMA

Legal name

DIMA s.r.l.

Website

https://dima.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DIMA s.r.l. is a privately held Italian manufacturer founded in 1983 in Modena that designs, builds, and commissions specialized machinery and complete plants for producing "pasta filata" (stretched) cheeses such as mozzarella, pizza cheese, string cheese, and ricotta for dairy processors in over 80 countries, distributed internationally via Tetra Pak.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Processing Equipment

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Pasta Filata Cheese Manufacturing (Mozzarella, Provolone, String Cheese) (AFAHABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAB), Cheese Packaging & Portioning (Retail Packs, Snack Packs, Singles) (AFAHABAI)

Keywords

• Dairy processing equipment
• Cheese machinery manufacturing
• Pasta filata production lines
• Mozzarella equipment suppliers
• Industrial food machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Modena

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Capital Equipment Sales: DIMA designs, manufactures, and commissions single machinery and complete production plants for pasta filata cheese manufacturing. The company sells capital equipment directly to dairy processors. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales with commissioning services, targeting artisan production units as well as complete and highly automated dairy plants.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

DIMA designs, manufactures and commissions single machinery and complete production plants, worldwide, using Italian technology to produce "pasta filata" stretched cheeses such as mozzarella, pizza cheese, string or stick cheese, kasar, kashkaval, shredded mozzarella and whey ricotta cheese. Its offering spans the entire production cycle from milk coagulation vats through curd maturation and whey draining, water and steam cooking and stretching, drum and carousel moulding, extrusion, cooling and brining, to patented automatic mozzarella loading/counting/weighing systems for packaging lines.

Product overview

DIMA designs, manufactures, and commissions industrial cheese-making machinery and complete plants for the production of 'pasta filata' (stretched) cheeses. The product portfolio covers the entire production cycle: cheese making vats (Polivalente/CVH series) for milk coagulation; curd maturation and whey draining equipment; compact all-in-one machines for small-scale production; water cooking and stretching machines (DM12, DM1232/CIP, DM5000/CIP series); steam cooking and stretching machines (DM18 series); dry salting, curd cutting, and transport systems; drum moulding machines (DM26-E, SP24 series); carousel moulding machines (DM61 series); extruding and string cheese production systems; cooling and brining lines (HL and BL series); automatic loading, counting, and weighing systems for packaging; and ricotta whey cheese production equipment. The machinery produces mozzarella, pizza cheese, string cheese, provolone, scamorza, caciocavallo, kashkaval, and ricotta. DIMA exports over 90% of production to more than 80 countries and operates in partnership with Tetra Pak as its exclusive international distributor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cheese Making Vats (Polivalente) Cheese making vats for milk coagulation, available in various types and capacities (Polivalente/CVH series) to suit different production requirements for pasta filata cheese manufacturing. Used by dairy processors from artisan to industrial scale.
• Curd Maturation & Whey Draining Equipment Equipment for curd maturation and whey draining processes, designed for automated curd handling and whey separation within pasta filata cheese production lines.
• Compact Machines Family - Small Scale Mozzarella Cheese Making Equipment Compact all-in-one machines (including COMPACT CSM model) for small-scale mozzarella production, combining multiple processing steps (steam cooking-stretching and moulding) in a single unit with high automation and versatility. Designed for artisan and small-scale dairy producers.
• Mozzarella Water Cooking and Stretching Machines Continuous and batch machines for cooking and stretching mozzarella using hot water (DM12/CIP, DM1231/CIP, DM1232/CIP, DM5000/CIP series) with dual screws and adjustable speed. For industrial pasta filata cheese manufacturers.
• Mozzarella Steam Cooking and Stretching Machines Steam-powered continuous cooking and stretching machines (DM18/350, DM18/500, DM18/600, DM18/800, DM18/1000 series) for producing pasta filata cheeses with different moisture content requirements.
• Dry Salting, Curd Cutting Machines and Transport Systems Automated systems for dry salting, curd cutting, and transport of curd within pasta filata production lines, used by dairy processors for intermediate-stage operations.
• Mozzarella Drum Moulding Machines Drum moulding machines (DM26-E and SP24 series, including electronic versions) for forming mozzarella and other pasta filata cheeses into defined shapes.
• Mozzarella Carousel Moulding Machines Carousel-type moulding machines (DM61-1200, DM61-1600, DM61-2000, DM61-3400) for automated forming of pasta filata cheese into cylindrical, brick, or rectangular block shapes, featuring 1600mm diameter carousel disc and heating jacket.
• Extruding and String Cheese Production Systems Extrusion systems for producing string cheese, cheese sticks, and similar extruded pasta filata products.
• Cooling, Pre-Cooling and Brining Lines Cooling and brining systems including HL series (hardening vats) and BL series (brining and cooling) lines for mozzarella and pizza cheese. Incorporates a patented product movement system for cooling lines optimizing heat exchange between cooling water and cheese.
• Automatic Mozzarella Loading, Counting and Weighing Systems Patented automated systems for loading, counting, and continuous weighing of mozzarella to feed packaging machines, with single-row loaders (up to 80 pieces/minute), multi-row loaders (up to 300 pieces/minute) and cherry mozzarella loaders (up to 200 pieces/minute), each with independent multi-track control for missing-piece compensation.
• Ricotta "Whey Cheese" Equipment Complete production lines for ricotta whey cheese, featuring fully automated Isothermal Tank (flocculator) and Drainage Belt Conveyor designed according to 3-A Sanitary Standards, replacing traditional manual systems with full automation.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Tetra PakcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2010Tetra Pak, a Swedish company operating worldwide in the food industry, signed a partnership agreement with DIMA in 2010, becoming formally its exclusive international distributor. This partnership is a significant milestone for DIMA, serving as an incentive to continue growing and offering the best products.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tetra Pak: Global dairy and food processing equipment giant; DIMA's exclusive international distributor since 2010 and the largest player in dairy processing equipment, with a much broader portfolio that extends well beyond pasta filata into milk, cheese, ice cream and beverage processing. Directly comparable as a dairy equipment OEM and partially overlapping as a potential competitor in mozzarella lines.
• Marel: Icelandic-listed global provider of advanced food processing equipment, including dairy and cheese solutions. Comparable to DIMA as a large-scale industrial equipment maker selling capital equipment to global food processors, though focused more on meat, fish and broader dairy rather than pasta filata specifically.
• SPX FLOW: US-listed global supplier of process equipment for food, dairy and beverage industries, including mixing, separation and cheese processing systems. Comparable to DIMA as a dairy capital equipment OEM serving large multinational processors, but with much broader scope.
• Alfa Laval: Swedish multinational providing heat transfer, separation and hygienic fluid handling equipment widely used in dairy processing, including cheese and whey processing. Comparable as a major dairy equipment OEM serving global dairy processors with broader capabilities than DIMA's pasta filata specialization.
• GEA Group: German-listed global supplier of equipment and plants for the food and dairy processing industry, including cheese and mozzarella production lines. Comparable to DIMA as a large-scale dairy processing equipment manufacturer with a broader product portfolio and significantly larger installed base.
• JBT Corporation: US-listed global supplier of processing equipment and solutions for food and beverage industries, including dairy processing technology. Comparable to DIMA as a diversified food/dairy capital equipment vendor competing for the same large multinational processor customers, albeit with a broader product mix.

Direct peers

• CMT Costruzioni Meccaniche e Tecnologia: Italian-based manufacturer of equipment and complete plants for pasta filata cheese production (mozzarella, pizza cheese, etc.). Directly comparable to DIMA as a same-country, same-product-category specialist serving global dairy processors with similar mozzarella machinery offerings.
• Alpma: German manufacturer of processing equipment for cheese, dairy and food, including pasta filata systems and complete cheese plants. Comparable to DIMA as a specialized European dairy equipment maker offering similar product families to mozzarella/pasta filata producers.
• Scherjon Dairy Equipment: Dutch manufacturer of dairy processing equipment including cheese vats, curd handling, moulds and pasta filata equipment. Comparable to DIMA as a European specialist OEM focused on cheese-making machinery, including pasta filata lines for mozzarella producers.

Emerging players

• IDMC Limited: Indian dairy processing equipment manufacturer supplying machinery and turnkey plants to the dairy industry, including cheese and milk processing. Comparable to DIMA as an emerging dairy equipment OEM targeting growth in Asian dairy markets where DIMA is also expanding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

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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