Comi Condor

What Comi Condor does

Comi Condor SpA is an Italian industrial centrifuge manufacturer founded in 1920 and headquartered in Settimo Milanese, with production based in Santa Cristina e Bissone (Pavia). The company designs and builds batch (discontinuous) filtering centrifuges for solid/liquid separation across three product families: horizontal-axis peeler and inverting-filter centrifuges (HX/GMP, HX, HX/L/S, HT/GMP), vertical-axis bottom- and top-discharge centrifuges (TM/S-IV, ALFA/S-IV), and pilot-scale units (HX/GMP, HT/GMP) for laboratory testing and small-batch high-value production. Its equipment is targeted primarily at pharmaceutical customers producing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (HPAPI), with secondary exposure to chemical and food/starch processors. The company claims 5,000+ machines installed across 100+ countries and operates with approximately 84 employees across its two Italian sites.

The technical base rests on proprietary mechanical designs (Hyperbaric Centrifugation System for residual moisture reduction via high-pressure nitrogen; rotary siphon technology for filtration acceleration; automatic back-wash for residual-cake regeneration), in-house process management software, and compliance with cGMP, ISO 9001:2015, and ATEX Directive 2014/34/UE. Manufacturing is internalized at a 6,000 m2 production facility on a 25,000 m2 site, with CNC machining, water-jet cutting, welding, cleaning and polishing capability. Competitive positioning is anchored on century-long incumbency, qualified installed base in regulated pharma, and customization (material selection in AISI 316L, HASTELLOY, MONEL; basket dimensions up to and beyond 2 meters; optional features and surface finishes).

The business model combines one-time capital-equipment sales (configured and quoted per customer specification) with recurring after-sales services: technical assistance, 24/7 (including remote) support, original spare parts, customized maintenance contracts, equipment upgrades, and revamping of installed units. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales through a global agent and local-contact network in 30+ countries, supplemented by direct pre-sales consultation, pilot centrifuge rentals, and demonstrations. North American coverage is delivered through wholly-owned subsidiary Comi Polaris Systems, Inc. The company is privately held and 100% owned by the Poma family, with no institutional investors, public listing, or external equity identified.

Name

Comi Condor

Legal name

COMI CONDOR SpA

Website

https://comicondor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Comi Condor SpA, founded 1920 and family-owned, designs and manufactures industrial centrifuges for solid/liquid separation serving pharmaceutical (API/HPAPI), chemical, and food/starch producers worldwide, with 5,000+ machines installed across 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Centrifuges (Solid/Liquid Separation Equipment)

akta.pro primary industry

Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes) (IMAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

General Lab Equipment (Centrifuges, Incubators, Shakers, Ovens) (HLAGAIAC)

Keywords

• Industrial centrifuges
• Solid liquid separation
• Pharmaceutical separation equipment
• Chemical processing centrifuges
• Starch production equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Milanese

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

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. Industrial Centrifuge Sales: One-time sales of industrial centrifuges for solid/liquid separation. Products include horizontal axis centrifuges (HX/GMP, HX, HX/L/S), vertical axis centrifuges (TM/S-IV, ALFA/S-IV), and pilot centrifuges. Equipment is customized based on customer requirements including size, materials, and specifications.
2. After-sales Service and Support: Comprehensive after-sales support including technical assistance, original spare parts, 24/7 technical support (including remote), customized maintenance contracts, upgrades, reviews and revamping of installed equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Comi Condor designs, manufactures, and assembles industrial centrifuges for solid/liquid separation using discontinuous (batch) filtering technology. The product range covers horizontal-axis peeler and inverting filter centrifuges, vertical-axis bottom- and top-discharge centrifuges, and pilot-scale centrifuges for laboratory and small-scale production. Equipment is custom-configured for pharmaceutical API/HPAPI, chemical, and food/starch applications, complemented by after-sales services including spare parts, maintenance contracts, upgrades, and revamping.

Product overview

Comi Condor produces a complete range of industrial centrifuges for solid/liquid separation, organized into three main product lines: Horizontal centrifuges (HX/GMP peeler, HX chemical, HX/L/S with siphon, and HT/GMP inverting filter) for pharmaceutical, chemical, and food/starch applications; Vertical centrifuges (TM/S-IV bottom discharge and ALFA/S-IV top discharge) for similar industries; and Pilot centrifuges (HX/GMP and HT/GMP) for laboratory testing and scale-up. The company, founded in 1920 and privately held by the Poma family, operates two manufacturing plants in Italy (Settimo Milanese and Santa Cristina) with approximately 84 employees and over 5000 machines installed worldwide. All products feature internally-developed process management software and comply with GMP/ATEX standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HX/GMP Horizontal Peeler Centrifuge (Pharmaceutical) Horizontal-axis peeler (knife discharge) centrifuge designed for pharmaceutical applications requiring cGMP compliance. Features a fully inspectable process area, VHP sterilizability, clean-in-place capability, and knife discharge of the cake. Built for API and HPAPI solid/liquid separation.
• HX Horizontal Peeler Centrifuge (Chemical) Horizontal-axis peeler centrifuge for chemical industry applications. Available with perforated drum or rotary siphon configuration, suited to chemical products with good filterability. Designed for corrosive chemical service and operator protection.
• HX/L/S Horizontal Peeler Centrifuge with Siphon (Food and Starch) Horizontal peeler centrifuge with rotary siphon under the filtering section for native and modified starch production. Includes automatic residual cake regeneration (back-wash) to maintain filter media performance over many cycles.
• HT/GMP Horizontal Inverting Filter Centrifuge (Pharmaceutical) Horizontal inverting filter centrifuge for pharmaceutical products with difficult-to-filter characteristics and compressible cakes. Filter cloth inversion enables gentle, complete product discharge. cGMP-compliant execution.
• TM/S-IV Vertical Bottom Discharge Centrifuge (Pharmaceutical) Vertical-axis bottom discharge centrifuge for pharmaceutical applications with GMP-compliant design. Openable vessel and lid provide full inspection access for clean-in-place operations.
• TM/S-IV Vertical Bottom Discharge Centrifuge (Chemical) Vertical-axis bottom discharge centrifuge configured for chemical applications, suited to toxic and/or flammable products with integrated operator protection.
• ALFA/S-IV Vertical Top Discharge Centrifuge (Pharmaceutical)
• HX/GMP Pilot Centrifuge
• HT/GMP Pilot Centrifuge
• After-Sales Service and Support

Quantifiable outcome

• 5000+ centrifuges installed worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Alfa Laval: Alfa Laval is a large industrial conglomerate offering separation equipment including centrifuges for pharma, chemical, and food industries. While broader in scope, their centrifuge business directly competes with Comi Condor in pharmaceutical API processing.
• SPX Flow Technology: SPX Flow offers separation and process equipment including centrifuges for pharmaceutical, chemical, and food applications. While part of a broader industrial portfolio, their separation products compete with Comi Condor in pharmaceutical processing equipment markets.

Direct peers

• Flottweg SE: Flottweg is a German specialty centrifuge manufacturer focused on pharmaceutical, chemical, and food applications with a similar product portfolio of peeler and inverting filter centrifuges. Directly comparable to Comi Condor in scale, technology, and target customers.
• Thomas Broadbent & Sons: Thomas Broadbent is a UK-based centrifuge manufacturer with a long heritage in industrial centrifugation. Interestingly, they also appear as Comi Condor's UK sales agent, indicating both a competitor and distribution relationship. Direct overlap in pharmaceutical and chemical centrifuge markets.
• Heinkel Filtering Systems: Heinkel is a German manufacturer of filtering centrifuges and drying equipment serving pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Direct competitor to Comi Condor in batch filtration centrifuge technology for API and intermediate production.
• Ferrum AG: Ferrum is a Swiss manufacturer of centrifuges and process equipment for chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries. Comparable to Comi Condor in producing peeler and inverting filter centrifuges for European specialty chemical and pharmaceutical customers.
• Rousselet Centrifugation: Rousselet is a French specialty manufacturer of industrial centrifuges for pharmaceutical, chemical, and food applications. Similar scale and product focus to Comi Condor, particularly in peeler centrifuge technology for API production.
• GEA Mechanical Separation: GEA's separation division manufactures industrial centrifuges including peeler and inverting filter centrifuges used in pharmaceutical API production. They compete with Comi Condor across pharma, chemical, and starch verticals with similar batch filtration technology.
• Andritz Separation: Andritz Separation is a leading global manufacturer of centrifuges and other separation equipment serving the same pharmaceutical, chemical, and food/starch verticals as Comi Condor. Both companies compete directly in peeler and bottom-discharge centrifuge categories for API and HPAPI production.

Regional players

• Western States Machine Company: Western States is a US-based manufacturer of industrial centrifuges primarily serving North American pharmaceutical, chemical, and food customers. Similar product portfolio to Comi Condor but focused on the North American market rather than competing directly in Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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