Cocci Luciano

What Cocci Luciano does

Cocci Luciano S.r.l. is an Italian family-owned industrial manufacturer, founded in 1978 by Luciano Cocci and now led by his son Giacomo Cocci, that designs, builds, and sells specialized stainless-steel (Aisi 316L) machinery and equipment for the shellfish industry — primarily mussels, clams, and oysters. Its product portfolio covers the full production chain: aquaculture inputs (HDPE floats and buoys, tubular mesh nets in plastic and cotton, star rollers and winches), harvesting and declumping lines (up to 6 tons/hour), debyssing machines (SB1/SB2/SB4 models from 500 to 2,000 kg/hour), vibrating grading selectors (the flagship line with thousands sold worldwide), oyster grading and sorting lines (up to 25,000 oysters/hour via vision-based inspection), electronic weighing belts, and automatic and manual packing machines (Economy Bag and Mini Bag Trace, up to 52 bags/minute). The company also produces HACCP- and IFS-compliant flexographic labels for shellfish packaging, supported by internally developed electronics and proprietary traceability software (Economy Trace), and offers 360-degree design, consulting, and after-sales assistance services.

The business operates on a direct B2B sales model through a dedicated sales team, a multilingual website (cocci.it), and active participation in major international seafood trade shows (Seafood Expo Global, Seafood Expo North America, Conxemar, Shellfish Conference, Rencontres Nationales de la Conchyliculture). Pricing is quote-based and customized, reflecting the project-specific, capital-equipment nature of the offering. The customer base spans mussel farming operators, shellfish processing and packaging centers, fishing vessels, fishmongers and small processors, and select general food-industry buyers, served globally from a single ~6,000 sqm integrated facility in Coriano (Rimini), Italy. The company holds multiple patents (self-cleaning debyssing system, double bag tensioning, automatic tube loading, tubular net loading) and emphasizes proprietary in-house Italian engineering as a core differentiator.

Name

Cocci Luciano

Legal name

Cocci Luciano S.r.l.

Website

https://cocci.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cocci Luciano S.r.l. is a family-owned Italian manufacturer of Aisi 316L stainless-steel machinery and equipment for the global shellfish industry, serving mussel farmers, shellfish processors, and fishing operators across the full production chain — from aquaculture inputs to harvesting, grading, and packaging.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shellfish Processing Machinery

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Shellfish Processing (Shrimp, Crab, Lobster, Mollusks) (AFANADAC)

Keywords

• Shellfish processing machinery
• Mussel farming equipment
• Aquaculture machinery
• Seafood packaging systems
• Food processing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Coriano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Food Processing Machinery Manufacturing: Design, manufacture, and sale of specialized machinery for shellfish processing including debyssing machines, vibrating selectors, brushing machines, and inspection belts. Equipment is sold as complete machines with various configurations and customization options.
2. Packaging Machinery: Production and sale of automatic and manual packaging equipment including Economy Bag, Mini Bag Trace, bag closers, clippers, and volumetric dosers. Includes modular and interchangeable components for customization.
3. Aquaculture Equipment: Manufacture and sale of equipment for mussel farming operations including harvesting belts, re-tubing systems, floats, buoys, tubular mesh nets, star rollers, and winches.
4. Flexographic Label Design and Printing: Design and production of flag and ribbon labels for shellfish packaging, with free design services for customers. Includes both pre-printed static data and variable data printing capabilities.
5. Design, Consulting, and Assistance Services: 360-degree design services from concept to finished machinery, custom consulting for process optimization, and ongoing technical assistance and support.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cocci Luciano S.r.l. designs, manufactures, and sells specialized machinery and equipment for the shellfish (mussel, clam, oyster) industry, covering the entire production chain from mussel farming and harvesting through processing to packaging. The portfolio includes debyssing machines (SB series, 500–2,000 kg/hour), vibrating grading machines (flagship product), oyster grading lines (up to 25,000 oysters/hour), declumping lines (up to 6 tons/hour), automatic mesh bag packing machines (Economy Bag and Mini Bag Trace), brushing machines, harvesting belts, re-tubing systems, floats and buoys, tubular mesh nets, and ancillary conveyor, weighing, and labeling equipment. The company also offers design consulting, technical assistance, and flexographic label printing services compliant with HACCP and IFS standards.

Product overview

Cocci Luciano S.r.l. is a manufacturer of specialized machinery and systems for the shellfish (mussels, clams, oysters) industry, encompassing mussel farming, shellfish processing, and packaging. The product portfolio centers around vibrating grading machines (their original flagship product), debyssing machines for mussels (SB series with 3 models), automatic and manual packing machines (Economy Bag and Mini Bag Trace), and harvesting/processing equipment for mussel farming (nastro salpareste, nastro di reincalzo, declumping lines). The company also produces aquaculture materials (HDPE floats and buoys, tubular mesh nets in plastic and cotton) and ancillary equipment (conveyor belts, bin tippers, weighing systems, label printing). Services include design consultation, custom manufacturing, and flexographic label printing. All machinery is constructed in Aisi 316L stainless steel and food-safe plastic materials suitable for marine environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Debyssing Machine for Mussels (SB Series) Machine that cuts the byssus of mussels near the shell edge with maximum cleaning quality. Available in three productivity models: SB 4 (up to 2,000 kg/hour), SB 2 (up to 1,000 kg/hour), and SB 1 (up to 500 kg/hour). Features self-cleaning debyssing rods and adjustable debyssing strength. Targeted at mussel processing operations of varying scales.
• Oyster Grading and Sorting Automatic Lines Automatic lines for weighing, inspecting, and grading oysters by weight and size. Each calibration belt handles up to 9,000 oysters/hour with modular scalability up to 25,000 pieces/hour. Features touch-screen control panel and vision inspection system that classifies oysters by size, shape, color, or surface defects. Targeted at high-volume oyster processing and packaging centers.
• Declumping Line for Mussel Farming Complete mussel declumping, washing, sorting, and re-tubing line for long-line mussel farming. The company offers three different models with up to 6 tons/hour capacity, with customizable vibrating sorters. Features an integrated washing system that removes mud, impurities, and seed from adult product. Targeted at open-sea mussel farming operations.
• Vibrating Grading Machine for Shellfish Vibrating grading machine for shellfish (mussels, clams) suitable for both processing centers and fishing vessels. Features up to 9 interchangeable stacked grids with customizable configuration for various product types. The company's flagship product line with thousands sold worldwide. Available in battery and other power configurations for marine use.
• Vibrating Grading Machine for Clams and Snails Vibrating grading machine specifically designed for clam and snail fishing vessels. Features up to 9 interchangeable stacked grids, dual vibratory motors, and customizable power supply (hydraulic, electric, or combustion engine). Targeted at small-vessel clam and snail fisheries.
• Automatic Packing Machine Economy Bag World's best-selling automatic mesh packing machine for live shellfish, in production for over 15 years. Features patented dual bag tensioning system, multi-head weigher, and touch-screen control. Standard speed of 34–42 bags/minute, with top version reaching 52 bags/minute. Equipped with vertical washable loading belt and optional remote assistance capability. Integration with Economy Trace proprietary traceability software supported via Ethernet. Targeted at high-volume shellfish packaging operations.
• Automatic Packing Machine Mini Bag Trace Compact automatic packing machine for shellfish and fragile products with 10-cell multi-head weigher providing tenth-of-a-gram accuracy. Features anti-breakage devices and three operating modes (two automatic, one semi-automatic). Speed up to 34 bags/minute, suitable for packages from 100 grams to 10 kg. Targeted at smaller-scale or premium-format shellfish packaging.
• Automatic Packing Machine with Volumetric Doser Economy Bag packing machine equipped with volumetric doser featuring dual rotating stainless steel containers with easily interchangeable cups. Offers adjustable filling regulation for maximum precision. Touch-screen control with 34–42 bags/minute speed options. Targeted at facilities needing volumetric dosing for live shellfish packaging.
• Manual Clipper with Thermal Printer Manual clipper with integrated thermal printer for closing and labeling small quantities of shellfish (0.5 to 3 kg) in mesh socks. Seals with 2 zinc-coated wire clips and automatically applies flag labels with product data, batch, date, and traceability information. Features waterproof QWERTY keyboard and USB/Ethernet connectivity. Targeted at small operations, fishmongers, and catering.
• Manual Bag Closer with Thermal Printer Manual bag closer for sealing shellfish and other product bags up to 25 kg using aluminum clips. Available in multiple models for 2.5, 3, or 4 mm wire diameter. Features thermal printer for flag labels and optional ribbon tag labeling system. Targeted at medium-scale packaging operations.
• Manual Bag Closer with Ink Stamper Manual bag closer with ink stamping system for closing shellfish bags and applying ribbon labels with date and batch information. Targeted at smaller operators needing basic traceability stamping.
• Basic Manual Bag Closer Basic manual bag closer for sealing shellfish bags using aluminum clips, suitable for small production operations and fishmongers.
• Tubular Net Loading Machine (Caricatubo) Machine for loading tubular mesh onto tube reels for mussel packaging. Available in semi-automatic and fully automatic versions with patented automatic system. The automatic version requires only pressing a button after initial mesh loading. Targeted at mussel processing and packaging operations.
• Pivoting Brushing Machine for Mussels and Clams Flat brushing machine for cleaning mussel and clam shells, removing mud, sand, algae, and most encrustations. Also performs initial product selection by facilitating opening of empty shells. Three models available: SP18 (1,500 kg/h), SP27 (2,300 kg/h), and SP36 (3,000 kg/h). Targeted at shellfish processing centers.
• Roller Brushing Machine for Mussels and Oysters Roller brushing machine for cleaning mussel and oyster shells while providing moderate declumping capability. Features dual upper and lower roller brush sets in high-resistance plastic material with synchronized rotation. Also effective for declumping large bunches of Galician-origin mussels. Targeted at mussel and oyster processing operations.
• Movable Onshore Conveyor Belt Mobile conveyor belt with adjustable inclination for loading shellfish onto vessels or unloading onto trucks. Features reinforced V-shaped belt structure, available with PVC canvas or stainless steel slats, with optional integrated washing tank or automatic cutting system. Targeted at ports, terminals, and processing operations.
• Inspection Belt for Shellfish and Other Products Inspection conveyor belt for quality control of shellfish and other food products. Features open structure for easy washing and sanitation while in operation, with adjustable speed and customizable length from 1 to over 20 meters. Targeted at processing facilities needing in-line quality inspection.
• Electronic Weighing Belt Electronic weighing belt with programmable and storable weight presets (e.g., 3 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg). Features dual stainless steel Aisi 316 load cells and dual loading belts for water drainage, achieving high weighing precision. IP65 protection rating. Targeted at packaging and processing operations needing precise in-line weighing.
• Stainless Steel Bin Tipper Bin tipper for emptying containers of various shapes and sizes at determined discharge heights. Available in two versions: standard with up to 1,500 kg capacity, and operator-present version with up to 800 kg capacity. Features IP67 protection rating and easy-to-clean design. Targeted at processing and packaging facilities.
• Re-tubing Belt for Mussel Farming Belt for re-tubing mussels into tubular mesh of various sizes. Positioned at the end of declumping lines, it collects selected product to create new mussel socks ready for sea re-hanging. Targeted at mussel farming operations following declumping.
• Re-tubing Screw for Mussel Farming Screw mechanism for re-tubing mussels into tubular mesh, specifically designed for working with juvenile mussels during their most critical growth period when shells are extremely fragile. Features interchangeable lower screws for producing different diameter socks without tools. Targeted at mussel farming operations handling fragile juvenile product.
• Harvesting Belt for Mussel Farming Harvesting belt for mussel farming with slat chain structure. Can be equipped with optional high-pressure washing tank for cleaning mussels directly in rope. Features double reinforced stainless steel chamber with dozens of nozzles for complete rope surface cleaning. Targeted at mussel farming harvesting operations.
• Harvesting Belt with Washing Tank Harvesting belt with adjustable inclination for loading mussels from longlines onto vessels. Features reinforced V-shaped slat chain structure, with optional automatic rope cutter and high-pressure washing tank with stainless steel double chamber. Targeted at onboard vessel mussel harvesting and primary cleaning.
• Harvesting Belt with Automatic Cutter Harvesting belt with integrated automatic rope cutter for mussels in longlines. Features adjustable cut length selectable from control panel and built-in safety sensors. Targeted at onboard vessel harvesting operations needing automated rope cutting.
• HDPE Floats and Buoys for Aquaculture HDPE floats and buoys for aquaculture, manufactured using blow or rotational molding with UV-resistant additives. Available in three models: VG (compressed air, up to 2–3 m depth), PU (polyurethane foam, up to 4–5 m depth), and BS (depth spheres, up to 10–12 m depth). Targeted at open-sea mussel farming and aquaculture installations.
• Radar Reflective Buoys for Maritime Signaling Custom radar-reflective maritime signaling buoys for aquaculture and mussel farming installations. Features rotomolded PE body filled with high-density polyurethane foam and X-shaped or St. Andrew's cross radar reflector. Optional LED solar-powered marine lights with 1–6 nautical mile visibility. Targeted at mussel farms and aquaculture installations needing maritime safety signaling.
• Star Rollers and Winches for Mussel Farming Star rollers and winches for modern long-line mussel farming. Star rollers feature adjustable bracket in Aisi 316L stainless steel with reinforced design. Winches include stainless steel bracket and cast iron or stainless steel bell for maximum friction and resistance. Hydraulic motor and distributor with GR2 or GR3 transmission. Targeted at long-line mussel farming systems.
• Plastic Tubular Mesh Net for Mussel Farming High-resistance extruded plastic tubular mesh suitable for open-sea mussel farming in long-line systems. Features wide temperature range (from -20°C) and exceptional durability against harsh sea conditions. Targeted at long-line mussel farming operations.
• Cotton Tubular Mesh Net for Mussel Farming Biodegradable cotton tubular mesh for re-tubing juvenile mussels. Natural white cotton degrades in 4–6 weeks in saltwater; colored cotton degrades in 2–3 weeks. High tear and abrasion resistance with predictable degradation timing for production planning. Targeted at mussel farms preferring biodegradable re-tubing materials.
• Custom Design and Flexographic Printing of Labels Design and production of flag labels and ribbon tags for shellfish packaging. Labels are produced using food-safe papers, plastics, and inks compliant with HACCP and IFS standards. Free design service with full-color and four-color process printing capabilities. Targeted at shellfish packaging operations needing compliant traceability labels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Debyssing machine models can process from 500 kg/hour (SB1) to 2,000 kg/hour (SB4) of mussels
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Murre TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2026Shared exhibition space partnership at the 9th International Shellfish Conference in Goes, Netherlands. Murre Technologies and Cocci Luciano share a booth to present their complementary aquaculture and shellfish processing solutions together. This represents a strategic alignment of complementary technologies in the shellfish industry.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Marel: Icelandic listed global leader in food processing machinery, with seafood processing among its core verticals. Comparable as a broad food-machinery incumbent whose seafood portfolio overlaps with Cocci Luciano's customer base, though Marel serves meat and poultry at much greater scale.
• GEA Group: German listed engineering group with a large food processing machinery division serving dairy, meat, and seafood customers. Comparable as a broad incumbent with seafood processing capabilities, though GEA's shellfish exposure is a small fraction of its portfolio.
• Akva Group: Norwegian listed aquaculture technology company providing equipment, feeding systems, and software to fish and shellfish farmers globally. Comparable because it serves mussel and salmon aquaculture operators with complementary equipment categories (cages, feeding, sensors), though much larger and more diversified than Cocci Luciano.
• JBT Corporation: US-listed provider of food processing and air transport equipment, with a meaningful seafood and shellfish processing portfolio through its JBT FoodTech division. Comparable as a diversified food machinery incumbent competing in similar shellfish processing equipment categories.
• Baader: German global leader in fish and seafood processing machinery with a much broader product range spanning wild catch and aquaculture. Comparable because it serves overlapping shellfish and seafood processing customers with industrial-scale equipment, though at significantly larger scale than Cocci Luciano.

Direct peers

• Skaginn 3X: Icelandic seafood processing equipment manufacturer specializing in grading, sorting, and processing lines for fish and shellfish. Directly comparable in offering grading/sorting machinery for shellfish processors, particularly in the North Atlantic seafood industry.
• Optimar AS: Norwegian seafood processing equipment maker focused on automation, processing lines, and onboard factory equipment. Comparable because it serves the same shellfish and whitefish processing customers with industrial equipment, particularly in Northern European fisheries.
• Murre Technologies: Netherlands-based shellfish processing equipment manufacturer and Cocci Luciano's recent trade-show partner. Both companies focus on specialized machinery for the mussel and oyster processing value chain in Northern Europe.

Emerging players

• TOMRA: Norwegian-listed sorting and grading technology specialist with food sorting as a growing vertical alongside its recycling core. Comparable because TOMRA's vision-based sorting systems increasingly target seafood applications, intersecting with Cocci Luciano's oyster grading vision system.

Regional players

• Cflow (Cflow Fish Handling): Norwegian provider of live fish handling and pumping systems primarily for the salmon industry. Comparable in providing equipment for live aquatic product handling in cold marine environments, though focused on fish rather than shellfish and primarily serving Nordic markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@coccilucianosrl1277
• Facebookfacebook.com/coccilucianosrl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cocci-luciano-s.r.l.

Compliance2 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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