What Air Project does

Air Project Srl is an Italian industrial equipment company headquartered in Verderio Inferiore (Lecco) that designs, manufactures, and installs custom extraction and filtration systems for industrial trimmings, dust, and oil mist. Its core product pillars are trim removal systems (pneumatic transport from production point to bale-press, press-container, or pulper), industrial filtration (localized dust extraction, oil mist filtration, ATEX 2014/34/EU compliant plants), and supporting machinery (Bergman Roll-Packers and Roto-compactors, twin-shaft and single-shaft shredders, reel core shredders, high-performance chopper fans, Venturi extraction systems, and an ionized-air Web Cleaner). All systems are engineered in-house using 3D simulation software and fabricated at a 2,000 m² internal workshop, then installed by in-house technician teams that also train customer staff and provide after-sales maintenance and remote monitoring.

The business model is a custom project-sales motion: first on-site inspection, bespoke 3D-engineered design, in-house fabrication, installation, commissioning, and recurring after-sales service, with revamping of legacy plants as a supplementary stream. Pricing is project-based and not publicly disclosed; revenue derives from hardware sales (equipment), professional services (installation, commissioning, training), and maintenance/revamping. Air Project sells both direct to industrial end users and through a network of channel partners (Daukat, Impex Continental, Paper Slice, Bergmann), and its systems are embedded into machinery built by major OEMs in the paper, printing, and corrugated industries.

Air Project serves more than 950 customers worldwide, with primary focus on the paper industry (mills, converting, corrugated cardboard, tissue, cutting centres, adhesive paper and labels) and secondary exposure to plastic film/flexible packaging, graphic arts/binderies, and general industrial dedusting. The company is founder-owned (Roberto Malagoli, CEO, 30+ years in the paper sector; Marco Malagoli, COO and Technical Manager), is not backed by external investors, and has no public revenue disclosure; current operational signals include participation in CCE International 2022 and Print4All 2025 and ongoing product-line extensions.

Name

Air Project

Legal name

Air Project Srl

Website

https://air-project.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Air Project Srl is an Italian industrial equipment company that designs, builds, and installs custom trim removal, dust extraction, and filtration systems for paper, packaging, and converting plants worldwide, selling direct and via channel partners to OEMs and industrial end users.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Dust Extraction and Filtration Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial) (IMAHALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Vacuum Systems (Wet/Dry, Dust Extraction) (IMAHALAC), Emission Control & Scrubbing Equipment (Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Catalytic Systems) (IMAHAEAK), Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes) (IMAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Industrial dust extraction
• Trim removal systems
• Industrial filtration plants
• Paper industry machinery
• Waste extraction systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Lecco

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Plant Design and Manufacturing: Design, manufacture and install customized extraction and filtration plants for industrial clients. Projects include extraction and transport plants for paper/plastic trimmings, granulate separation systems, production waste shredding systems, industrial dust removal and mist reduction systems, solvent extraction systems.
2. Installation Services: Technical installation teams install plants, conduct operational tests, train customer staff on use and maintenance. Manages logistics including transport and lifting equipment rental.
3. After-Sales and Maintenance: Ordinary and extraordinary maintenance services, remote monitoring of plant operating status, technological update proposals.
4. Plant Revamping: Revamping and upgrading of existing plants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Air Project designs, manufactures, and installs customized industrial extraction and filtration plants for paper trimmings, dust, and oil mists. The company produces three main product categories: trim removal systems (full-cycle pneumatic extraction from production point to storage), industrial filtration systems (dust extraction, oil mist filtration, ATEX-compliant plants), and supporting machinery (shredders, compactors, chopper fans, Venturi extraction systems). All equipment is custom-built in a 2,000 m² internal workshop, installed on-site, and supported with after-sales maintenance.

Product overview

Air Project is an Italian industrial equipment company specializing in the design, manufacture, and installation of trim removal systems, industrial filtration plants, and supporting machinery for paper and cardboard converting industries. The product portfolio consists of three main pillars: (1) Trim Removal Systems — full-cycle extraction plants that remove paper and plastic trimmings from production machinery to storage points; (2) Industrial Filtration — dust extraction, oil mist filtration, and ATEX-compliant systems; and (3) Machinery — including Bergman-branded roto-compactors and roll-packers for waste compaction, twin-shaft and single-shaft shredders, reel core shredders, high-performance chopper fans, 'All in One' wheeled extraction units, and 'Venturi' extraction systems. The company also provides sector-specific solutions for graphic arts, adhesive paper/labels, paper mills, corrugated cardboard, paper converting, cutting centres, plastic films, and tissue industries. All products are designed with 3D simulation, manufactured in-house at their 2000 m² workshop, and installed with full documentation including use/maintenance manuals, installation diagrams, and wiring/piping schematics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trim Removal System Full-cycle extraction plants that remove paper and plastic trimmings from production machinery to storage in bale-press, press-container, or pulper, including pneumatic transport and air filtration. Designed for paper mills, paper converters, and packaging operations.
• Industrial Filtration Localized dust extraction systems developed for the paper sector and various industrial applications, including customized hoods dimensioned for correct capturing speed. Air is filtered before re-introduction to environment.
• Machinery (Custom Industrial) Customized industrial machinery including compactors, shredders, and extraction systems designed and dimensioned to meet specific customer requirements. Used in paper, plastic, and packaging production lines.
• Bergman Roto-compactor Continuous waste collection compacting system with silent hydraulic drive and low maintenance. Feeds continuously from above and can be installed under trim extraction plants. Material is compacted into PE bags on standard pallets or containers. Distributed under Air Project's plant portfolio.
• Bergman Roll-Packer Compaction solution for large quantities of bulky waste in open containers. Uses a heavy compaction drum with rolling movement that breaks, shreds, and compacts material, reducing volume up to five times and increasing container load capacity by 5x.
• Twin-shaft Shredders Counter-rotating dual-shaft shredders developed for the paper sector to reduce trim volume for pneumatic transport. Used primarily in paper converting for gripper trimming or entire warping from autoplatens.
• High-speed Shaft Shredders Single-shaft shredders made of thick painted sheet steel for reducing paper trim to make it extractable. Used mainly for reel-sheet cutters where rejected paper sheets are unloaded directly into the shredder hopper.
• Reel Core Shredders Shredders designed to break cardboard cores for disposal in paper and cardboard processing. Makes cores packable and integrable into existing recycling process, increasing bale-press volume and minimizing storage space.
• High Performance Chopper Fans for Trim Chopper fans designed for high-efficiency transport of trimmings, both chopped and continuous. Customized, strong, high-performance machines for pneumatic transport of filamentary materials with optional sound-proof cabinet.
• All in One Wheeled Systems Compact devices positioned beside production machines that can extract, shred, and collect trimmings in PVC bags. Air used for transport is filtered by filtering sleeve and re-introduced into the environment.
• Venturi Extraction Systems Extraction system exploiting depression created by ejector pressurized by high-pressure fan. Extracts filamentary materials from multiple points without passing through fan; continuous trimmings collected in baskets without chopping. Can be implemented with sound-proof booths.
• Industrial Dedusting Centralized plant design for industrial environment redevelopment. Dusty air filtered through bag filters or cartridge filters before re-introduction into atmosphere. Filters can be ATEX 2014/34/EU compliant.
• Filtration of Oil Mist Centralized systems for extraction and filtering of oil mists from machine tools. Includes source-near capture, hoods with perimeter strips, and articulated arms for extraction near tools.
• Manufacturing Plants in Compliance with ATEX Directive Extraction plants for explosive dust classified as hazardous. Built in compliance with European regulations and ATEX 2014/34/EU Directive for safe handling of dangerous dusts.
• Web Cleaner Ultra-efficient dust extraction systems eliminating dust from paper sheets using ionized air flow to eliminate electrostatic charges of dust particles. Custom systems from 400 mm reels up to 3,000 mm extraction span.

Quantifiable outcome

• Volume reduction of material by up to 5 times with Roll-Packer
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments4 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

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DaukatcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing collaboration with Daukat, a company rooted in European territory offering Air Project plants to their customers.
• Impex ContinentalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Impex Continental for distribution of Air Project extraction and filtration plants.
• Paper SlicecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaboration with Paper Slice for offering Air Project plants to their customer base.
• BergmanncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Bergmann for Roll-Packers and Roto-compactors. Bergmann has over 30 years experience in compacting bulky waste. Air Project installs these machines under their trim extraction plants.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sly Inc. North American manufacturer of industrial dust collectors and air filtration equipment. Overlaps with Air Project in custom-engineered dust collection systems for manufacturing facilities.
• Nederman: Swedish publicly-listed manufacturer of industrial air filtration, dust and mist extraction, and material handling solutions. Closely comparable to Air Project in serving paper, printing, and converting OEMs with custom-engineered extraction systems.
• Keller Lufttechnik: German specialist in industrial dust extraction and process ventilation systems for metalworking, paper, and converting. Highly comparable to Air Project's custom-engineered dust collection and filtration offering.
• Camfil: Global air filtration manufacturer with strong industrial dust and mist filter portfolio. Comparable to Air Project in delivering filtration solutions for industrial environments, including paper and converting sectors.
• Airpol: Polish manufacturer of industrial dust extraction and air filtration systems. Comparable niche specialist competing with Air Project in custom industrial dedusting and pneumatic transport solutions.
• Herding GmbH: German manufacturer of industrial dedusting systems based on sintered plate filter technology. Directly comparable to Air Project's industrial dedusting and dust filtration product line for process industries.

Broad incumbents

• AAF Flanders (American Air Filter): Global industrial air filtration incumbent under Daikin. Competes with Air Project in industrial dust and mist filtration as part of a much broader HVAC and cleanroom portfolio.
• Donaldson Company: Global industrial filtration leader offering dust collection, fume extraction, and air purification across multiple end markets. Overlaps with Air Project in industrial dedusting and OEM filtration but at vastly greater scale and breadth.

Regional players

• Imeco: Italian specialist in pneumatic conveying and dust extraction systems primarily for the paper and converting sector. Direct domestic competitor to Air Project in the Italian and Southern European paper-converting niche.

Emerging players

• Mavitec: Dutch manufacturer of waste processing equipment including for the paper industry. Comparable emerging specialist with partial overlap in trim/waste handling downstream of extraction, complementing Air Project's extraction focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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