Farmo Res

What Farmo Res does

Farmo Res Srl is an Italian privately held company headquartered in Cervia (Ravenna) that designs and manufactures thermoforming machines and automated packaging systems for pharmaceutical, contact lens, cosmetics and consumer goods, and food industry customers. The company's portfolio spans a flagship pharma-facing range (PRIMA K7, PRIMA ALU, KN260, SICURA, FARMO DUE FD series with suppository capacities up to 30,000 units/hour), the BIORES corrugated cardboard cartoner, BLISTER SEALER contact lens packaging systems, and downstream syringe handling automation (DE-NESTER, RE-NESTER, BUFFER TUB/NEST, STAND ALONE LOADER). Differentiated technology modules include FARMO VISION (computer vision-based quality control integrated with the machine HMI), FARMO RES ROBOTICS (delta robots with INDUSTRY 5.0 compliant servo motors), and the UGO real-time video monitoring system, often paired with ABB robotics.

The business model is capital equipment B2B sales with quote-based pricing tailored to customer specifications, distributed via direct enterprise field sales and a global sales network covering 15+ countries across EMEA, North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Primary marketing channels are major international trade shows (Interpack, CPHI, Pharmintech, PACK EXPO, ACHEMA, INTERPHEX) supported by website, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. The North American market is served through the Fariba Pack joint sales office in Brigantine, New Jersey, established in March 2024 with Cariba Srl. The company is family-run under the Armetti family (Andrea Armetti as Managing Director) and traces its heritage to Farmografica, founded in Milan in 1958, with the first thermoforming patent filed in 1964.

Name

Farmo Res

Legal name

Farmo Res Srl

Website

https://farmores.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Farmo Res Srl is an Italian privately held manufacturer of thermoforming and packaging machines, serving pharmaceutical, contact lens, cosmetics, and food industry customers globally through direct enterprise sales and a network of regional partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Machinery

akta.pro primary industry

Blister, Skin & Thermoform Packaging Machines (IMAHAOAI)

Keywords

• Thermoforming machines
• Pharmaceutical packaging machinery
• Blister packaging systems
• Suppository packaging machines
• Automated packaging equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Cervia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Thermoforming Machines and Packaging Equipment: Farmo Res generates revenue through the design, manufacture, and sale of thermoforming machines and automated packaging systems. Revenue is derived from custom machine sales, standard product lines, and related automation solutions for pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, and contact lens industries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Farmo Res designs, manufactures, and sells thermoforming machines and automated packaging systems for pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, and contact lens industries. The portfolio includes the PRIMA K7, KN260, SICURA, and FARMO DUE machine series for suppository, monodose, syringe, vial, ampoule, medical device, and single-serve packaging applications, supplemented by supporting automation systems (DE-NESTER, RE-NESTER, BUFFER TUB/NEST, STAND ALONE LOADER), the BIORES carton packaging system, BLISTER SEALER for contact lenses, and proprietary FARMO VISION quality control and FARMO RES ROBOTICS integration modules.

Product overview

Farmo Res is an Italian company specializing in thermoforming machines and packaging automation since 1964. The product portfolio centers on thermoforming machines (PRIMA K7, PRIMA ALU, KN260, SICURA, FARMO DUE FDM series) for pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, and contact lens packaging. The FARMO DUE series offers specialized suppository packaging (FD5, FD11, FD22, FD-EVO models ranging from 5,000 to 30,000 units/hour). Supporting systems include BIORES CARTONER for corrugated cardboard packaging, BLISTER SEALER for contact lenses, DE-NESTER/RE-NESTER for syringe tray processing, BUFFER TUB/NEST for production line management, and STAND ALONE LOADER automation systems. Key technology modules include FARMO VISION (integrated camera quality control system) and FARMO RES ROBOTICS (delta robot integration), both embedded across machine platforms. The 2025 R70 INNOVA represents the latest thermoforming advancement with UGO video supervision and ABB robot integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FARMO RES ROBOTICS: Innovative industrial robotics solutions for packaging, featuring delta robotic solutions integrated with machine HMI for product handling
• FARMO VISION
• FARMO DUE
• BIORES
• PRIMA K7
• KN260
• SICURA

Products and services

• PRIMA K7 Thermoforming Machine Advanced thermoforming machine with servo motor-driven units in electronic cam configuration for packaging syringes, vials, ampoules, and medical devices. Features full electronic control, front format changeover, integrated electric lifter for reel change, FARMO VISION camera integration, and FARMO RES delta robotics for product handling.
• PRIMA ALU Thermoforming Machine Thermoforming machine designed for aluminum film of various thicknesses for medical device packaging. Includes reinforced heating plates, integrated vacuum mold and counter-mold, customizable loading zone with FARMO RES robotic handling, and FARMO VISION quality control.
• KN260 Thermoforming Machine Versatile thermoforming machine with aluminum frame for food products, introduced in the early 1980s. Features innovative heating systems, simple maintenance, rapid format changeover, and robotic integration with FARMO VISION cameras. Designed for confined spaces.
• SICURA Vertical Thermoforming Machine Vertical thermoforming machine for single-serve food, pharma, and cosmetic products. Features servomotors with electronic cam control, ESL (Extended Shelf Life) devices with ISO 5 laminar flow, UV-C germicidal lamps for film disinfection, and MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) sealing system.
• FARMO DUE FDM Thermoforming Machine Dual-reel thermoforming machine for single-serve products with simultaneous thermoforming of two reels for perfect cavity alignment. Features balcony dosing area for full process inspection, automatic dosing volume setting, and fast format changeover. Includes FD11M (up to 9,000 single doses/hour) and FD22M (up to 20,000 single doses/hour) models.
• FARMO DUE FD-EVO Suppository Packaging Machine Fully electronic suppository packaging machine with servo motor-driven groups achieving up to 30,000 suppositories per hour. Features modular design (forming/dosing, cooling tunnel, sealing/cutting), universal forming system for plastic or aluminum, and FARMO VISION OCR/OCV vision system.
• FARMO DUE FD22 Suppository Packaging Machine Suppository packaging machine producing up to 22,000 suppositories per hour. Designed for high-capacity production lines, often connected to automatic cartoning machines.
• FARMO DUE FD11 Suppository Packaging Machine Intermediate suppository packaging machine with 11,000 suppositories per hour capacity. Offers high flexibility for managing both small and large production batches.
• FARMO DUE FD5 Suppository Packaging Machine Compact suppository packaging machine for up to 5,000 suppositories per hour. Ideal for reduced production volumes with balcony dosing area for process inspection and easy cleaning.
• BIORES CARTONER Ecological Packaging Machine Ecological packaging machine using corrugated cardboard for cosmetics, consumer goods, vials, and ampoules. Uses patented drum-based forming system from the 1990s that creates waves with bottom sheet for stiffness.
• BLISTER SEALER (BS) Contact Lens Packaging Machine Contact lens packaging machine with precision electronics and servo drives. Features delta robotics for handling, Farmo Vision camera system for quality control, saline solution dosing, integrity check, and preparation for autoclave. Configurable from R&D to industrial production scale.
• DE-NESTER 200/400 Syringe Extraction Machine Automatic machine for extracting syringes from DE-NESTER tub trays directed to syringe sterilization. Available in 200 or 400 syringes per minute configurations. Feeds downstream machines including inspection machines, plunger inserters, and labelling machines.
• RE-NESTER 200/400 Syringe Insertion Machine Automatic machine for inserting syringes into RE-NESTER trays for sterilization. Organizes recovery and accurate repositioning inside NESTS and TUBS. Available in 200 or 400 syringes per minute configurations.
• BUFFER TUB/NEST Production Line Management System Production line management system using FI FO (First In, First Out) technology for continuous and efficient workflow for syringe packaging lines. Dynamically adapts to production line needs, can be activated/deactivated as needed, reduces downtime, and increases operating flexibility.
• STAND ALONE LOADER Automation System Stand-alone automation systems for loading products (vials, ampoules, syringes, contact lenses). Features customization, flexibility, integrated quality control with artificial vision, advanced robotics, and energy efficiency.
• FARMO VISION Integrated Camera Quality Control System Standalone integrated camera system for quality control, fully integrated into machine HMI. Monitors product presence, completeness, and print correctness. Manages multiple cameras on a machine or across entire production lines with advanced connectivity for network integration.
• FARMO RES ROBOTICS Industrial Robotics Solutions Standalone industrial robotics product line with delta robots fully integrated with machine electronics. Controlled via machine HMI for real-time management and diagnostics. Features interchangeable servo motors, FARMO VISION synergy for product recognition, and INDUSTRY 5.0 shared bus energy saving.
• R70 INNOVA Thermoforming Machine Advanced thermoforming machine introduced in 2025 for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and medical products. Features UGO System (Unified Guidance & Observation) for real-time video monitoring, ABB IRB 1100 robot integration, flexibility and high performance for speed, precision, and adaptability.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• ABBcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Over twenty-year collaboration with ABB for robotic integration in packaging machines. ABB IRB 1100 robot featured in R70 INNOVA thermoforming machine for handling and blister loading of medical devices, achieving up to 100 picks and places per minute. ABB's global support network provides reliable worldwide customer assistance.
• Senna InoxstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Strategic partner at CPHI Milan 2024, specializing in stainless steel processing for pharmaceutical machinery production. Part of joint exhibition showcasing integrated solutions for pharmaceutical packaging.
• OmagstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Strategic partner at CPHI Milan 2024, innovators in packaging lines for pharmaceutical products and medical devices. Part of collaborative exhibition demonstrating integrated pharmaceutical packaging solutions.
• Cariba SrlcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2024Strategic partnership for joint North American market expansion. Farmo Res and Cariba Srl established a new sales office in Brigantine, New Jersey, branded as Fariba Pack. Cariba CEO Emilio Baldanza participated in inauguration. Both companies share commitment to innovative packaging solutions for pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food sectors.
• Fariba PackcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 March 2024North American branch office operated by Farmo Res and Cariba Srl. Located in Brigantine, New Jersey. Represents Farmo Res products in the US market, strengthening foreign sales network. Inaugurated March 16, 2024 with President Michele Leonardi leading operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Marchesini Group: Italian family-owned pharmaceutical packaging machinery specialist with strong global footprint and full-line capabilities (filling, labeling, packaging). Closest peer in heritage, family ownership model, and pharma vertical focus.
• IMA S.p.A. Italian packaging machinery giant serving pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetics end-markets with a much broader portfolio including aseptic filling and processing lines. Comparable target customer base (pharma OEMs) and shared Italian industrial heritage.
• Coesia Group: Italian industrial packaging holding company with multiple pharma and consumer packaging machinery brands. Comparable Italian industrial heritage and overlaps with Farmo Res in pharmaceutical packaging customer relationships.
• GEA Group: Large German industrial group serving food, pharma, and dairy with processing and packaging equipment. Overlaps with Farmo Res in food and pharma packaging segments as a much larger, diversified incumbent.
• Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): Major global packaging equipment manufacturer covering pharma, food, and consumer goods with broad product portfolio including processing, filling, and packaging. Competes against Farmo Res in pharma packaging line bids.

Direct peers

• Optima Group: German manufacturer of pharmaceutical and consumer packaging machinery with strong specialization in filling, sealing, and sterile packaging lines. Comparable pharma customer base and packaging machine technology focus.
• Romaco Group: Pharmaceutical processing and packaging machinery specialist offering tableting, filling, and packaging solutions. Direct overlap with Farmo Res in pharma packaging machinery procurement decisions.
• Multivac: Multivac is the global leader in thermoforming packaging machinery, headquartered in Germany. Most direct competitor to Farmo Res in thermoforming technology, with broader food and medical packaging exposure and significantly larger scale.
• Harro Höfliger: German specialist in pharmaceutical and medical device packaging machinery with focus on aseptic and high-precision applications. Comparable niche positioning in pharma packaging machinery with similar customization model.

Emerging players

• Sealpac (a Bühler company): Specialized tray sealing and modified atmosphere packaging equipment maker for food and medical applications. Partial overlap with Farmo Res's SICURA/FARMO DUE food packaging lines, particularly in single-serve and MAP applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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