Intimac

What Intimac does

Intimac S.r.l. is an Italian used and reconditioned process and packaging machinery dealer serving the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, veterinary, and food industries. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Fagnano Olona near Milan Malpensa Airport, the company holds an inventory of more than 750 machines sourced from premium European original equipment manufacturers including Mettler Toledo, IMA Italy, Marchesini Group, Bosch, Uhlmann, Rovema, Groninger, and Bausch Ströbel. Its core offering spans packaging machines (blistering, thermoforming, overwrappers, cappers, cartoning), process equipment (tablet presses, tanks), sterilization and cleaning systems, laboratory equipment, conveying systems, and complete turnkey production lines.

The company's revenue model is transactional rather than recurring: it acquires used and surplus machinery, professionally inspects and reconditions it, and resells individually with quote-based pricing under 30-day payment terms and ex-works delivery. A complementary buyback and trade-in program pays 100% upfront for customer surplus equipment, with free valuations delivered within 24 hours. Services include acceptance testing, installation, and commissioning support. Marketing is primarily direct-to-buyer through a multilingual website (11 languages), LinkedIn, YouTube, and a WhatsApp sales line, with worldwide export as a stated capability.

Since 2024, Intimac has operated as part of the Foeth international group of companies following Foeth's acquisition and the ongoing integration of Foeth machinery systems into Intimac's operations. The combined entity positions itself as a circular economy supplier, citing 4.43 tonnes of CO2 saved per reused machine, and holds DUNS, Greencast, certified-dealer, and MVO Nederland credentials. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and revenue is not reported.

Name

Intimac

Legal name

Intimac S.r.l.

Website

https://intimac.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Intimac is a Fagnano Olona-based Italian dealer of used and reconditioned process and packaging machinery, serving pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, veterinary, and food manufacturers with 750+ machines in stock and a worldwide export operation, operating as part of the Foeth group since 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Used Industrial Machinery

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Trade-in, Buyback & Instant Cashout Recommerce (CRAFAGAL)

Keywords

• Used process machinery
• Reconditioned packaging equipment
• Pharmaceutical machinery dealer
• Industrial equipment resale
• Production line solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Fagnano Olona

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Used Machinery Sales: Sale of premium quality used and reconditioned process and packaging machinery. Equipment is sold individually with pricing based on specific machine condition, brand, and specifications. One-time transaction model rather than recurring revenue.
2. Equipment Buyback/Trade-in: Purchase of surplus equipment from manufacturers, offering 100% upfront payment. Enables customers to upgrade equipment while Intimac acquires inventory for resale.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Intimac is a specialist dealer sourcing, reconditioning, and reselling premium used process and packaging machinery from leading European brands to pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, veterinary, and food manufacturers worldwide. The company maintains an inventory of 750+ machines across categories such as packaging machines, presses, tanks, sterilization/cleaning, laboratory, conveying systems, and complete production lines. Supporting services include acceptance testing, equipment trade-in/buyback with 100% upfront payment, and installation/commissioning.

Product overview

Intimac operates as a premium used and reconditioned process and packaging machinery dealer serving the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, veterinary, and food industries. Their portfolio includes packaging machines (blistering, thermoforming, overwrappers, cappers), process equipment (presses, tanks, sterilization systems), laboratory equipment, conveying systems, and complete production lines. With over 750 machines in stock sourced from leading European brands including Mettler Toledo, Uhlman, Rovema, Groninger, Bausch Ströbel, Bosch, IMA Italy, and Marchesini Group, the company provides a circular economy model by extending equipment lifespan. Services include equipment evaluation/testing, trade-in programs (100% upfront payment), and installation/commissioning support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Used Packaging Machinery Refurbished packaging equipment including blistering machines, thermoformers, overwrappers, shrinkwrappers, banders, cappers, tube fillers, and cartoning machines sold to pharmaceutical and industrial packaging operators.
• Used Process Machinery (Presses and Tanks) Pre-owned industrial process equipment including tablet presses and process tanks, professionally inspected and refurbished for continued industrial use in pharmaceutical, chemical, and cosmetic manufacturing.
• Sterilization and Cleaning Equipment Sterilization systems, autoclaves, water treatment systems, and pure steam generators sold for pharmaceutical and laboratory cleanroom environments.
• Quality Control Equipment Inspection and quality control machinery including checkweighers and vision systems for ensuring product quality in manufacturing processes.
• Laboratory Equipment Laboratory-scale process and packaging equipment suitable for R&D, testing, and small-scale production in pharmaceutical and cosmetic labs.
• Conveying Systems Material handling and conveyor systems for pharmaceutical and industrial production lines, including unscramblers and reorganizers.
• Complete Production Lines Full integrated turnkey production lines for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, and food manufacturing, available as complete systems.
• Equipment Evaluation and Testing Services Acceptance testing services allowing customers to verify equipment conforms to specifications before purchase.
• Equipment Trade-In and Buyback Service Trade-in service allowing customers to exchange surplus equipment for cash with 100% upfront payment and free offers provided within 24 hours.
• Installation and Commissioning Support End-to-end support services from selection and documentation to installation and commissioning of purchased machinery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.43 tonnes of CO2 saved per machine

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FoethcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoeth acquired Intimac, integrating Foeth systems into Intimac's operations. Intimac now operates as part of an international group of companies, combining Foeth's equipment systems with Intimac's inventory and market presence. The acquisition strengthens Intimac's position as a leading used machinery supplier.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IMA (Industria Macchine Automatiche): IMA is the parent OEM of brands Intimac frequently resells (IMA Italy, Bausch Ströbel). As an OEM with growing certified-pre-owned programs, IMA represents both a key inventory source and a strategic competitor whose certified used program could directly pressure Intimac's resale business over time.
• Marchesini Group: Marchesini Group is a leading OEM of packaging machinery for pharma and cosmetics whose equipment is heavily represented in Intimac's inventory. Like IMA, Marchesini is both a supplier of trade-in equipment and a potential competitor through any future certified-pre-owned channel.
• Bosch Packaging Technology: Bosch Packaging Technology (now Syntegon) is a major OEM of pharma and cosmetics packaging lines whose machines feature prominently in Intimac's resale inventory. Comparable as a counterparty in the secondary market and as an incumbent whose service and refurbishment programs encroach on Intimac's value proposition.

Direct peers

• Federal Equipment Company: US-based used industrial machinery dealer with strong presence in pharmaceutical and cosmetics process equipment. Directly comparable to Intimac on product mix (packaging, processing, lab equipment), customer base (regulated manufacturers), and reconditioning service offering.
• Machinery & Equipment Co. (M&E): M&E is a US-based used process equipment dealer serving food, pharma, chemical, and cosmetics industries with broad inventory and appraisal services. Comparable to Intimac in transactional resale model, reconditioning services, and customer concentration in regulated process industries.
• Aaron Equipment Company: Aaron Equipment is a long-established US dealer of used process and packaging equipment serving pharma, chemical, food, and cosmetics manufacturers. Directly comparable to Intimac on inventory breadth, buyer profile, and quote-based transactional sales model.
• Loeb Equipment & Appraisal Co. Loeb Equipment buys and sells used processing and packaging machinery, with a Chicago-based inventory and global customer base. Closely matches Intimac's profile — small specialist dealer, broad category coverage, transactional B2B sales to regulated manufacturers.
• Perry Videx: Perry Videx is one of the largest global dealers of used process equipment, with deep pharma, chemical, and food-industry inventories. Directly comparable to Intimac in business model (used machinery dealer), customer base (process manufacturers), and product categories (reactors, fillers, packaging lines).
• Foeth: Foeth is the Netherlands-based used process equipment specialist that acquired Intimac in 2024 and now operates as Intimac's parent. It is the closest direct peer — both specialize in pre-owned process and packaging machinery for pharma, food, chemical, and cosmetics industries, and the two now share inventory and systems.

Emerging players

• EquipNet: EquipNet operates an online marketplace and disposition service for used industrial assets, including a notable pharma and packaging equipment category. Overlaps with Intimac in target customers and asset classes, but emphasizes digital/auction-style disposition rather than reconditioned-ready inventory.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Intisrl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/intimacsrl

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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