What Giorik does

Giorik SpA is an Italian manufacturer of professional catering equipment, founded in 1963 and headquartered in Sedico (Belluno), Italy. The company designs, develops, and manufactures ovens, modular cooking lines, and rapid salamanders for commercial kitchens serving restaurants, hotels, canteens, hospitals, and food processing operations across more than 30 countries, with primary markets in Italy, Spain, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the UK, Ireland, Greece, Portugal, the Middle East, and South Asia. Giorik is wholly owned through Pacandi Srl a socio unico and operates as a privately held società per azioni with approximately 51–100 employees and €1,000,000 in stated share capital.

The product portfolio spans three categories. The ovens range includes the Steambox Evolution, Kore, Minitouch, Movair, EasyAir, and Pop Speed Oven lines, differentiated primarily by steam generation method (boiler vs. direct injection) and form factor. The modular cooking category is organized around the Unika 700, Unika 900, and Gio 60 depth-standardized lines covering gas ranges, solid tops, electric and induction cookers, ceramic glass hobs, fry tops, aquagrill, volcanic rock grills, bain-marie, pasta cookers, fryers, bratt pans, and boiling pans. Rapid salamanders comprise the Hi Lite, Hi Plus, and Hi Touch models featuring proprietary ceramic-reflective-dish heating, plate presence detection, and capacitive touch controls. Differentiated technical features include the Hi-Lite heating system (8-second heat-up, up to 79% energy savings), Hi-Touch control panel, Hi-Plus Flat Presence sensor, a proprietary melting system for gradual fat heating, and DUPLEX 2304 stainless steel bratt pan construction.

Giorik monetizes primarily through one-time hardware sales via a multi-channel GTM combining an in-house sales force with an extensive dealer, distributor, and reseller network (approximately 500 reference points in Italy plus 30+ country coverage). Marketing relies on trade fair participation (FHA, Alimentaria + Hostelco, Euroshop), a corporate website with downloadable product literature, an email newsletter community, and a reserved portal for dealers and end customers to access price lists and technical documentation. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through direct sales engagement. The company holds REACH and GDPR compliance certifications but has no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, no public APIs or SDKs, and no disclosed patents, awards, or external funding.

Name

Giorik

Legal name

Giorik SpA

Website

https://giorik.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Giorik SpA is an Italian professional catering equipment manufacturer founded in 1963, producing combi ovens, modular cooking lines, and rapid salamanders for restaurants, hotels, hospitals, canteens, and food processors across 30+ countries via dealers and direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sedico

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Catering Equipment Sales: One-time hardware sales of professional kitchen equipment including ovens, modular cooking lines, and salamanders. Products are sold through dealers, distributors, and direct sales with in-house support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Giorik designs, develops, and manufactures professional catering equipment for commercial kitchens. Its portfolio spans combi steam ovens (Steambox Evolution, Kore, Minitouch, Movair, EasyAir, Pop Speed Oven), modular cooking lines (Unika 700, Unika 900, Gio 60 covering ranges, fryers, bratt pans, boiling pans, pasta cookers, bain-marie, induction cookers, grills), and rapid salamanders (Hi Lite, Hi Plus, Hi Touch). The company sells these products through dealers, distributors, and a direct sales force to HoReCa, institutional, and food-industry customers in over 30 countries.

Product overview

Giorik SpA is a professional catering equipment manufacturer founded in 1963, producing intuitive and technologically advanced products for commercial kitchens. The product portfolio consists of three main categories: Ovens (Steambox Evolution, Kore, Minitouch, Movair, EasyAir, and Pop Speed Oven), Modular Cooking equipment (organized in Unika 700, Unika 900, and Gio 60 lines covering gas ranges, electric cookers, induction cookers, fry tops, fryers, pasta cookers, bratt pans, boiling pans, bain-maries, and specialty items like aquagrill and volcanic rock grills), and Rapid Salamanders (Hi Lite, Hi Plus, and Hi Touch models with escalating technology levels from basic to touch-screen control). The products are designed for professional kitchens in restaurants, hospitals, canteens, and food service operations, emphasizing energy efficiency (up to 79% energy savings claimed for salamanders), rapid heating, and ease of cleaning and maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pop Speed Oven: A specialized product line/brand for rapid cooking ovens, operated at popspeedoven.giorik.com

Products and services

• Steambox Evolution Combi oven range with boiler (H model) and direct injection (Master model) steam generation, designed for professional kitchens requiring precise cooking control.
• Kore Oven line available with boiler (Kore B) or direct injection (Kore I) steam systems, targeting professional catering applications.
• Minitouch Compact oven with direct injection steam (Minitouch M) designed for space-constrained professional kitchen environments.
• Movair Oven with direct injection steam technology, part of the MovAir product range for flexible professional cooking.
• EasyAir Oven range with humidifier and 2 fan speeds (EME model) and direct injection option (ECE model), providing enhanced air circulation control.
• Pop Speed Oven Combination oven product line with a dedicated website (popspeedoven.giorik.com), representing Giorik's entry into speed-cooking oven technology for professional kitchens.
• Unika 700 Modular cooking line with 700mm depth, encompassing gas ranges, electric cookers, solid tops, ceramic glass hobs, induction cookers, fry tops, aquagrill, volcanic rock grills, bain-marie, pasta cookers, fryers, bratt pans, and boiling pans. All models share 700mm depth for easy configuration with other modular elements.
• Unika 900 Heavy-duty modular cooking line with 900mm depth, available in gas ranges, electric cookers, solid tops, ceramic glass hobs, induction cookers, fry tops, aquagrill, volcanic rock grills, bain-marie, pasta cookers, fryers, bratt pans, and boiling pans, designed for intensive professional kitchen use.
• Gio 60 Compact modular cooking line with 600mm depth, available in gas and electric versions for gas ranges, electric cookers, ceramic glass hobs, fry tops, volcanic rock grills, bain-marie, pasta cookers, and fryers.
• Hi Lite Rapid electric salamander with exclusive heating system using high thermal efficiency resistors housed in a ceramic reflective dish, reaching cooking temperature in 8 seconds and delivering up to 79% energy savings. Programmable cooking time (5 seconds to 15 minutes) on digital display. Available in SH20 (3kW), SH30 (4.5kW), and SH40 (5.3kW) models.
• Hi Plus Advanced rapid electric salamander with Flat Presence and Hold functions. Heating elements activate automatically when a plate touches the sensor bar above the grid. Features independently activatable heating elements with electronic regulation for uniform cooking. Available in SHP30 and SHP40 models.
• Hi Touch Top-tier rapid electric salamander with touch screen panel that detects and interprets operator touch. Features three operating modes: COOKING (time-based), HOLDING (40-70°C at adjustable power 1-8), and PROGRAM (P1, P2, P3) for cook-and-hold cycles. Available in ST30 and ST40 models.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 79% energy savings compared to traditional salamanders

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Alto-Shaam: US-based manufacturer specializing in combi ovens, cook-and-hold ovens, and heated holding. Closely comparable to Giorik on combi-oven technology and the cook-and-hold programs found in the Hi-Touch salamander.
• Garland (Middleby brand): US/Canadian commercial cooking equipment brand within Middleby. Directly overlaps Giorik's modular cooking ranges, griddles, fryers, and salamanders in the HoReCa segment.
• Lainox Ali Group: Italian manufacturer of combi ovens and professional cooking equipment, part of the Ali Group. Closest domestic peer to Giorik, competing head-to-head in Italy and internationally with overlapping combi-oven and modular-cooking ranges.
• Blodgett (Middleby brand): Long-established US commercial-oven manufacturer (now part of Middleby). Direct competitor to Giorik in convection and combi ovens for restaurants, hotels, and institutional kitchens.
• MKN Maschinenfabrik Kurt Neubauer: German manufacturer of professional cooking equipment including combi steamers, modular cooking lines, and salamanders. Directly comparable to Giorik's Unika modular line and combi-oven portfolio, with a similar mid-sized European manufacturer profile.
• Henny Penny: US-based manufacturer of commercial cooking equipment including combi ovens and pressure fryers. Comparable mid-sized specialist peer serving global QSR and institutional customers.
• Rational AG: German global market leader in combi steam ovens for professional kitchens. Direct competitor to Giorik's Steambox Evolution, Kore, and EasyAir combi-oven lines across the same HoReCa and institutional segments.

Regional players

• Elettrobar: Italian manufacturer of commercial glasswashers, dishwashers, and complementary professional equipment. Domestic Italian peer to Giorik serving the same dealer network and HoReCa customers, though primarily in warewashing rather than cooking.

Broad incumbents

• Middleby Corporation: US-listed conglomerate of commercial cooking, refrigeration, and food-prep brands. Competes with Giorik through multiple acquired brands (e.g., Blodgett, TurboChef, Celfrost) covering combi ovens, modular cooking, and speed ovens globally.
• Electrolux Professional: Swedish-listed broad-line manufacturer of professional kitchen, laundry, and beverage equipment. Overlaps Giorik in ovens, modular cooking, and salamanders as part of a much wider portfolio serving the same HoReCa and institutional customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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