EPF

What EPF does

EPF Elettrotecnica S.r.l. is a privately held Italian industrial automation company founded in 1961 and headquartered in Carrù (Cuneo), operating through three divisions: EPF Automation (modular robotics, AI-powered vision systems, and light automation solutions), EPF Plastic (exclusive Southern European distributor and service partner for Shibaura Machine injection molding presses, including the Full-Electric EC-SXIII and Servo-Hydraulic S-GEN XT series), and EPF Energy (EPC contractor for hydropower, photovoltaic, and wave energy projects). The company develops and sells proprietary branded products — Supata (AI-driven modular smart feeder with industrial metaverse self-setting), Bocia (autonomous mobile collaborative robot), Beika (2D/3D vision quality control), Flexible Palletizer, and Counting Machine — alongside the iPaqet remote monitoring and predictive maintenance platform that processes live production data from Shibaura presses. EPF serves enterprise manufacturers across automotive, medical, packaging, food and renewable energy verticals, quoting custom multi-year contracts and delivering turnkey projects from design through installation and 24/7 after-sales service. The company maintains wholly-owned operations in Italy, Mexico and Albania, and in July 2026 formalized a joint venture with Shibaura Machine to integrate Southern European sales, service and application development under a unified organization.

Name

EPF

Legal name

E.P.F. ELETTROTECNICA S.R.L.

Website

https://epf.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EPF Elettrotecnica S.r.l. is a privately held Italian industrial automation company founded in 1961 that designs modular robotics, AI-powered vision systems, and Shibaura Machine injection molding distribution, alongside renewable energy EPC services, serving enterprise manufacturers across automotive, medical, packaging and energy verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Equipment

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Power Plant Electrical Systems EPC (Switchyard, Transformers, Protection & Controls) (EUAEAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electrical Balance-of-Plant EPC (MV Collection, Cabling, Earthing, Lighting) (EUAEADAB), Environmental & Permitting Compliance During Construction (Erosion Control, Wildlife Mitigation, Monitoring) (EUAMAFAM)

Keywords

• Industrial automation systems
• Injection molding presses
• AI quality control vision
• Collaborative robotics
• Renewable energy EPC

Headquarters

HQ city

Carrù

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Automation Systems: Design, manufacture, and integration of automation systems including robotics, AI-powered vision systems, and turnkey production lines. Revenue generated from custom system design, equipment supply, installation, and ongoing service contracts.
2. Shibaura Machine Distribution: Exclusive distributor of Shibaura Machine injection molding presses (Full-Electric EC-SXIII series and Servo-Hydraulic S-GEN XT series) in Southern Europe. Revenue from equipment sales, technical support, and spare parts.
3. EPC Energy Projects: EPC Contractor services for renewable energy projects including hydropower plants, photovoltaic systems, and wave energy installations. Turnkey project delivery from permitting through commissioning and after-sales support.
4. Technical Services and Maintenance: 24/7 remote assistance, predictive maintenance programs, training courses, and after-sales technical support for installed equipment and production lines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

EPF designs, manufactures and integrates industrial automation products (AI-powered smart feeders, mobile collaborative robots, vision-based quality-control systems, palletizers and counting machines) and is the official Southern European distributor and service partner for Shibaura Machine injection molding presses. Through its EPF Energy division, EPF also acts as EPC contractor for renewable energy installations including wave energy converters, hydroelectric plants and photovoltaic systems.

Product overview

EPF (Elettrotecnica S.r.l.) is an Italian industrial automation and renewable energy company founded in 1961, operating in three divisions: EPF Automation, EPF Plastic (Shibaura Machine), and EPF Energy. EPF Automation provides modular automation products including Supata (AI smart feeder), Bocia (collaborative mobile robot), Beika (quality control vision), Flexible Palletizer, and Counting Machine, along with Light Automation solutions. EPF Plastic distributes Shibaura Machine full-electric and servo-hydraulic injection presses (EC-SXIII and S-GEN XT series) as official distributor for Southern Europe, with integrated turnkey solutions. EPF Energy offers renewable energy solutions including wave energy converters, hydroelectric plants (30+ MWp installed), and photovoltaic systems as EPC contractor. The portfolio is connected through shared AI/ML capabilities (deep learning vision, predictive maintenance via iPaqet) and Industry 4.0/Smart Factory integration via OPC-UA and EUROMAP protocols.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SUPATA: Flexible, modular, and mobile AI smart feeder system for singularization and quality control in assembly and packaging lines.
• Bocia
• Beika
• Flexible Palletizer
• Counting Machine

Products and services

• Supata® AI Smart Feeder Modular, mobile AI-powered smart feeder for the singularization and feeding of components in industrial assembly and packaging lines. Built for high-mix environments with frequent format changes, it integrates deep-learning vision, a vibrating table, hopper, robot and single HMI control panel. Used by industrial manufacturers across automotive, packaging and consumer-goods sectors.
• Bocia® Mobile Collaborative Robot Mobile collaborative robot designed to move autonomously and interact with existing machinery and operators, bringing flexibility, speed and safety to complex production lines. Used by manufacturers needing to add robotic automation without fixed safety cages.
• Beika® AI Quality Control Vision System Integration system using 2D/3D vision and AI for precise and automatic detection of non-conformities, optimizing quality control processes in demanding manufacturing sectors such as medical and packaging.
• Flexible Palletizer Automated palletizing system with 2D/3D vision and AI for efficient, versatile and collaborative stacking of finished goods at the end of production lines.
• Counting Machine Automatic counting and insertion system for high-efficiency primary and secondary packaging with compact design, precision and energy savings.
• Light Automation Solutions Flexible, modular and scalable automation solutions for packaging, assembly, quality control and collaborative robotics, designed for quick adaptation to format changes and delivered by EPF since 2008.
• Shibaura Machine Injection Molding Presses (EPF Plastic) Full-electric EC-SXIII (50-3000 ton) and servo-hydraulic S-GEN XT Shibaura Machine injection molding presses distributed, installed and serviced by EPF in Southern Europe, with OPC-UA and EUROMAP MES/ERP compatibility for Smart Factory integration. Sold to automotive, medical, packaging and construction-materials manufacturers.
• iPaqet Remote Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance Remote monitoring system for Shibaura Machine injection presses that processes real-time production data and uses AI algorithms to optimize cycle and machine parameters for specific processes. Includes 24/7 remote assistance and predictive maintenance programs.
• EPF Energy - Hydro Power EPC Turnkey EPC contracting for hydroelectric power plants including Pelton, Kaplan, Francis turbines and hydraulic screws; installed park exceeding 30 MWp. Delivered to industrial energy users, utilities and public authorities.
• EPF Energy - Photovoltaic Systems Turnkey photovoltaic systems including roof, ground-mounted and greenhouse installations for companies, individuals and public authorities seeking on-site solar generation.
• EPF Energy - Wave Energy Converters Technologies for electricity generation from sea waves and underwater currents, including E-WAVE oscillating dual-chamber device, WAVESAX system and OBREC overtopping breakwater system for coastal installations.
• Technical Service, Training and After-Sales Support 24/7 remote assistance, predictive maintenance programs, operator training courses and after-sales technical support covering all installed automation systems, injection presses and renewable energy installations across the three EPF divisions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supata® provides ROI with average payback period of fewer than 2 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and supporting.

• Shibaura MachinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026EPF serves as official distributor and service partner for Shibaura Machine injection molding presses in Southern Europe. The partnership began in 2013 and evolved into a Joint Venture in 2026 to strengthen brand presence in European market through integrated organization for sales, service, and applicative development. EPF operates dedicated showroom, technical offices, and spare parts warehouse.
• SiemensstrategicTechnology or IntegrationSiemens Xcelerator partnership for development of automation technologies. Supata® product is equipped with Siemens technology, demonstrating deep technology integration.
• OMRONsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for automation components and industrial robotics integration.
• CognexsupportingTechnology or IntegrationVision systems partner providing industrial image processing solutions integrated into EPF automation systems for quality control applications.
• FestosupportingTechnology or IntegrationAutomation components partner for pneumatic and electrical automation technology.
• SMCsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAutomation technology partner for pneumatic components.
• PROPLASTsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium for Promotion of Plastic Culture - industry association partnership for plastic processing sector.
• REMAGICAsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner for auxiliary equipment and products for injection molding.
• TEYSIsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner for auxiliary equipment for plastic injection molding.
• Politecnico di TorinostrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing academic partnership with Department of Electronics for robotics and AI technology development. Thesis projects reserved for Politecnico di Torino students in mechatronic and electrical engineering.
• RSE (Ricerca sul Sistema Energetico)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian research center partnership for wave energy projects including WAVESAX project for development of wave energy generator prototype.
• Confindustria CuneosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional industry association partnership for school-work alternation projects with technical institutes ITIS Vallauri, ITIS Cigna, and ITIS Delpozzo.
• European Union (MedWaveImage Project)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected in 2024 for European project MedWaveImage alongside eight other partners to introduce microwave imaging technology into European hospitals for breast cancer diagnosis and stroke monitoring.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Siemens: Global industrial automation and digital industries leader, and EPF's technology partner through Siemens Xcelerator (integrated into Supata). Dominant incumbent in factory automation, control systems, and drive technology that competes with EPF's automation offerings at the high end.
• FANUC: Japanese global leader in CNC, robotics, and factory automation. Competes with EPF Automation in industrial robots and automation integration, with massive scale and global service network.
• ABB: Swiss-Swedish multinational offering industrial automation, robotics, motion, and power solutions. Competes with EPF in factory automation and robotics integration, but with significantly broader product portfolio and global reach.
• KUKA: German-headquartered robotics and automation systems integrator. Competes with EPF Automation in robotic cells and turnkey automation, but with substantially larger scale, broader international footprint, and deeper balance sheet.
• Yaskawa: Japanese industrial robotics, motion control, and automation company. Comparable in robotics and motion control capabilities that underlie EPF's automation product portfolio, but with global scale and broader market coverage across factory automation.

Direct peers

• Comau: Italian-headquartered industrial automation systems integrator and robotics specialist serving automotive and general manufacturing. Closely comparable to EPF Automation in geographic base, customer verticals, and turnkey systems integration business model.
• Arburg: German manufacturer of injection molding machines and integrated turnkey solutions. Direct competitor to the Shibaura Machine presses that EPF Plastic distributes, particularly in European mid- and high-tonnage segments.
• Wittmann Battenfeld: Global manufacturer of injection molding machines, robots, and auxiliaries for plastics processing. Directly competes with the Shibaura Machine product lines that EPF Plastic distributes, making it the closest comparable for EPF's plastics distribution and integration business.
• Sacmi: Italian industrial machinery group specializing in ceramics, packaging, and automation. Comparable Italian peer with similar customer base in packaging/manufacturing and overlapping expertise in machine vision and factory automation.
• ENGEL Austria: Austrian manufacturer of injection molding machines and integrated automation cells. Competes head-to-head with Shibaura Machine in the European plastics equipment market that EPF serves through its distribution partnership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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