Engico

What Engico does

Engico's underlying technology stack pairs brushless Direct Drive motors (gearless main axes, low noise, low energy consumption) with Siemens controls and motors, top-tier European mechanical components (SKF, INA, Wittenstein, Sew), and patented Fan Fold and Dual Size innovations. The Dual Size system allows a single machine to operate in both 66-inch and 99-inch formats, and remote-control capability is fitted to all units for real-time service. The company monetizes via direct enterprise sales of high-ticket capital equipment (hardware), after-sales service and spare-parts distribution (same-day shipping, dedicated US service line), and tailormade retrofit modernization projects; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Corrugated cardboard converters are the sole customer segment, reached through enterprise field sales teams in Italy and North America supplemented by industry trade shows (AICC, FEFCO, CCE), open-house customer events at headquarters, a corporate LinkedIn channel launched May 2024, and earned media in trade publications such as Board Converting News.

Name

Engico

Legal name

Engico S.r.l.

Website

https://engico.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Engico designs and builds modular, automated converting machines for the global corrugated cardboard packaging industry, offering Super Jumbo, Jumbo, and Midi lines plus retrofit and after-sales services from Italy with North American support via Engico America Corp.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Corrugated Converting Machinery

NAICS

Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing (322212), Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAMAHAB

Folding Cartons & Paperboard Packaging Converting

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Paper & Forest Products/Converted Paper Products (Corrugated, Bags, Labels, Stationery)

SECONDARYIMALACAL

Paper & Paperboard Packaging Converting & Finishing (Die-Cutting, Gluing, Windowing, Coating)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Paper & Paperboard Packaging (Cartons, Corrugated, Folding Boxboard)

SECONDARYIMAMAFAM

Paperboard Sheet & Roll Converting (Slitting/Sheeting/Rewinding)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Paper & Forest Products/Paperboard & Containerboard Manufacturing

Keywords

• Corrugated converting machinery
• Flexo folder gluers
• Printer slotter machines
• Fan fold systems
• Industrial automation equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Lissone

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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. Industrial Machinery Sales: Sale of corrugated cardboard converting machines including Super Jumbo, Jumbo, and Midi lines. Machines are designed, built, and installed with modular and automated systems.
2. After-Sales Service and Support: Comprehensive after-sales assistance including engineering support, mechanical and electrical spares with same-day shipping and next-day delivery. Remote control technology for direct first aid through prompt engineer connection.
3. Retrofit and Modernization: Specialized retrofitting services to integrate new Engico solutions into old machines, extending equipment life and optimizing performance with budget-friendly, tailor-made projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Engico designs, builds, and installs modular and automated industrial machines for the corrugated cardboard converting industry. Its core Converting product platform comprises three size variants (Super Jumbo, Jumbo, Midi) assembled from configurable modules including Feeders, Printers, Slotters, Side Slots, Rotary Die Cutters, Flexo Folder Gluers, Stitchers, Bundle Counter Ejectors, and High Pile Down Stackers. Complementary offerings include the patented Fan Fold system, the award-winning Dual Size format-switching technology, and Retrofit services that modernize existing machines with new Engico solutions.

Product overview

Engico is an Italian company designing and building machines for the corrugated cardboard industry. The product portfolio consists of a platform-based architecture centered on Converting machines with modular, automated systems. The core Converting product line includes three size variants (Super Jumbo, Jumbo, Midi) that share common modules such as Feeder, Printers, Slotter, Side Slots, Rotary Die Cutter, Flexo Folder Gluer, Stitcher, Bundle Counter Ejector, and High Pile Down Stacker. Additional Special Features modules (Dual Size, Slotter, Side Slots) can be added to enhance capabilities. The Fan Fold system provides specialized folding capabilities, while Retrofit services enable integration of new Engico solutions into existing equipment. The Dual Size feature, awarded Bronze for Best Innovation at FEFCO 2019, uniquely allows machines to operate in both 66-inch and 99-inch formats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Converting Modular automated systems for the corrugated cardboard converting industry, configurable from modules such as Feeder, Printers, Slotter, Side Slots, Rotary Die Cutter, Flexo Folder Gluer, Stitcher, Bundle Counter Ejector, and High Pile Down Stacker. Targeted at corrugated cardboard converters producing boxes and packaging.
• Super Jumbo Corrugated converting machine for automotive and heavy industry applications with processable sheet sizes up to 2,514 x 6,500 mm (99" x 256"), the largest in the world. Available in Printer Slotter RDC and Flexo Folder Gluer versions.
• Jumbo Mid-size converting machine with processable sheet sizes from 600 x 1000 mm (23.7" x 39.4"), expandable with Dual Size technology. Targets mainstream corrugated box production.
• Midi Compact converting machine with a smaller footprint, offering the same functionality as other Converting machines. Processable sheet sizes from 450 x 800 mm to 2,500 x 4,100 mm. Targeted at converters with space constraints or smaller production runs.
• Dual Size Standalone technology module that enables a single machine to operate in both traditional 66-inch and new 99-inch formats with an independent automatic module and direct-drive motors. Allows production of a wide range of packaging on the same machine. Awarded FEFCO Bronze Award for Best Innovation - Outstanding Technology in 2019.
• Slotter Universal automatic slotting unit designed to work with any brand or model of existing top or bottom printer/slotter. Features automated setup in under 30 seconds, minimal power requirements, and minimal noise levels.
• Side Slots Module enabling production of folders, trays, wrap-arounds, and 5-panel boxes without dedicated die-tools. Maximum depth of slots 300 mm and maximum board thickness 7 mm.
• Fan Fold Fully automated, patented fan fold machine with processable web up to 2,800 mm and cardboard caliber 1.5-7 mm. Productivity up to 180 mt/min (590 fpm). Can be integrated with up to three inline flexo printing modules. Requires only 3 meters of floor space.
• Retrofit Service for retrofitting existing machines by integrating new Engico solutions, extending equipment life and optimizing performance with budget-friendly, tailor-made projects. Targets converters seeking modernization without full line replacement.
• After-Sales Service and Support Comprehensive after-sales assistance including engineering support, mechanical and electrical spares with same-day shipping and next-day delivery, plus Remote Control technology providing direct first aid through prompt engineer connection. Service teams located in Italy and the USA.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy consumption reduced by up to 50% compared to competitors
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Italian and European Component SupplierscoreTechnology or IntegrationEngico sources all components from scrupulously selected Italian and European suppliers, ensuring quality and reliability. Uses top-quality mechanical parts from brands like SKF, INA, Wittenstein, and Sew. Siemens controls and motors for electronics.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationControls and motors built with Siemens technology for maximum performance and energy savings.
• SKF, INA, Wittenstein, SewcoreTechnology or IntegrationTop-quality mechanical parts from finest brands including SKF, INA, Wittenstein, and Sew. All shafts are chromed, and unpainted parts are corrosion-treated.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• BHS Corrugated: German-headquartered global leader in corrugated and converting machinery, including folder-gluers and complete converting lines that compete directly with Engico's core product family in Europe and globally.
• Fosber: Italian manufacturer of corrugating and converting machinery, the closest geographic and product-line peer; competes with Engico on converting lines for corrugated board, particularly in EMEA.
• Barry-Wehmiller (Marquip): US-based industrial group whose Marquip division specializes in folder-gluers and corrugated converting equipment, directly competing with Engico in the North American market.
• Göpfert Maschinen: German manufacturer of corrugated board processing machinery, including slotters, die-cutters, and folder-gluers, with overlapping product modules to Engico's portfolio.
• EMBA Machinery: Swedish-based maker of flexo folder-gluers, slotters/scorers, and corrugated converting lines, overlapping with Engico's Converting and Special Features product families.
• Sun Automation Group: US supplier of corrugated converting equipment and feed systems, including retrofits and upgrades that overlap with Engico's Slotter, Side Slots, and Retrofit offerings.
• Agnati: Italian-based manufacturer of corrugated board machinery, including complete converting lines; comparable to Engico in product scope, geography, and target customers in Southern Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Bobst: Swiss large-cap packaging machinery group offering corrugated converting, printing, and finishing equipment; competes with Engico's folder-gluers and printing modules but across a much broader portfolio.
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Corrugating Machinery): Japanese industrial conglomerate with a dedicated corrugating machinery division offering complete converting lines; competes globally with Engico in large-format machinery and slotters.

Regional players

• Asahi Corrugating Machinery: Japanese manufacturer of corrugated converting and folder-gluer equipment, primarily serving the Asian market but competing indirectly with Engico in global accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/engico-s.r.l.
• Xx.com/engicorr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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