Binacchi

What Binacchi does

Binacchi & C S.r.l. is an Italian family-owned industrial equipment manufacturer, founded in 1969 and headquartered in Gazzada Schianno near Milan, that designs and assembles turn-key plants for the global soap, detergent, and glycerine industries. Its product portfolio spans the full production chain — from oil refining and continuous saponification (including the patented MPSD Swing and CSWE Full Boiled systems), through soap finishing (mixers, roll mills, plodders, refiners, cutters, presses, stampers), detergent processing (DSD spray drying, DGC granulation, sulphonation, dry mix, silicate plants), glycerine recovery (80-88% concentrate or 99.9% pharma grade from soap spent lyes, fatty acid sweet waters, or biodiesel crude glycerine), toilet rim block production, and end-of-line packaging (wrappers, flowpack, cartoners up to 700 bar/min, bundlers, plus liquid filling via the Zeta S.r.l. subsidiary). Approximately 50% of machines sold are patented, more than 100 saponification plants are operating worldwide, and the company explicitly positions itself as the only single-source supplier offering complete factories from feasibility study through engineering documentation and product formulations.

The business model is project-based B2B capital equipment sales: turn-key plant contracts and individual machine sales priced per project, with long sales cycles and multi-year implementation horizons. Revenue is generated through three streams — industrial plant sales, industrial machinery sales, and component/spare parts supply — all distributed via direct enterprise field sales without intermediary channels. The customer base spans multinational CPG corporations down to small specialty soap producers across nearly every country, served through trade shows (Beauty Istanbul, Gulfood Manufacturing), the corporate website, and a YouTube demonstration channel. The January 2022 acquisition of Zeta S.r.l. extended the portfolio into liquid product filling, capping, and labelling, completing the liquid detergent value chain.

The company is privately held under continuous Binacchi family supervision with no external venture capital or private equity investment, a registered share capital of €520,000, and 11-50 employees. It is described as financially solid across 50+ years of operation with no frequent shareholder changes or strategy shifts. The strategic emphasis, per company statements, is on robust, reliable equipment with decades-long service life, patented technical innovation, and Italian design and assembly rather than scale or financial engineering.

Name

Binacchi

Legal name

Binacchi & C S.r.l.

Website

https://binacchi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Soap and Detergent Manufacturing Equipment

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Filling & Dosing Equipment (Liquid, Powder, Aseptic) (IMALAOAB)

Keywords

• Industrial soap manufacturing equipment
• Detergent production plants
• Glycerine recovery systems
• Saponification plant engineering
• Turn-key packaging machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Gazzada

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Plant Sales: Binacchi generates revenue through the sale of complete turn-key soap and detergent manufacturing plants, including saponification plants, detergent plants, glycerine recovery plants, and complete factories from scratch. Revenue is project-based with long sales cycles, serving clients from feasibility study through to complete engineering documentation and raw material specifications.
2. Industrial Machinery Sales: Sale of individual machines and production lines including soap finishing lines (additive dosing, mixers, roll mills, plodders, refiners, cutters, presses, stampers), packaging machines (infeed systems, wrappers, flowpack, cartoners, secondary packaging), and toilet rim block finishing lines.
3. Component and Spare Parts: Supply of components for sulphonation technology and other manufacturing components. Also likely includes spare parts and after-sales service for installed equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Binacchi designs, engineers, and assembles turn-key industrial plants and individual machines for the production of soap, synthetic detergents, and glycerine. Its portfolio covers saponification (MPSD Swing and CSWE Full Boiled), soap finishing, detergent spray drying and granulation, sulphonation, glycerine recovery, toilet rim block lines, packaging machinery, and (since 2022 via Zeta S.r.l.) liquid filling, capping, and labelling. Sales are project-based, with engineering documentation, raw-material specifications, and product formulations supplied alongside the equipment.

Product overview

Binacchi & Co. is a turn-key industrial equipment manufacturer specializing in soap, detergent, and glycerine production plants. The company offers a comprehensive one-stop-shop portfolio spanning from raw material processing to finished packaged products. Core product lines include Saponification Plants (MPSD Swing saponifications, CSWE Full Boiled processes), Soap Finishing Lines (mixers, plodders, cutters, presses), Detergent Plants (DSD Spray Drying, DGC Granulation, Sulphonation, Dry Mix), Packaging Machines (wrappers, cartoners, bundlers, flowpack), Liquid Detergents Production and Filling equipment, Glycerine Plants, and Toilet Rim Block production lines. The portfolio was expanded in 2022 with the acquisition of Zeta S.r.l. for filling, capping, and labelling solutions. Binacchi differentiates as the only supplier offering complete factory solutions from a single company, with approximately 50% of machines sold containing patented technology. All equipment is designed and manufactured in Italy near Milan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Saponification Plants Continuous saponification plants for bar and toilet soap production, including MPSD (Swing) and CSWE (Full Boiled) designs, supporting flexible process selection (full boiled, semi-boiled, fatty acid neutralization) and integration with vacuum spray driers. Sold to multinational and specialty soap producers.
• Soap Finishing Lines Complete toilet soap finishing lines including additive dosing, mixers, roll mills, plodders and refiners, cutters, presses, and stampers, designed for the highest production speeds and sold to multinational and specialty soap producers.
• Detergent Plants Complete synthetic detergent manufacturing solutions including DSD spray drying (low/medium density powders), DGC granulation (high density, no-tower), post addition & combo systems, dry mix plants, sulphonation plants, liquid detergent production plants, silicate plants, and packaging for powder detergents. Sold to detergent manufacturers globally.
• Packaging Machines Full range of packaging equipment for soap and detergent including infeed systems, soap wrappers (paper), flowpack, continuous-motion cartoners (BSC series, 150-700 bars/min), universal vertical cartoners (AVR-40), and secondary packaging/bundlers (2x1 to 6x3 layers). Sold to soap and detergent producers.
• Liquid Detergent Production and Filling Lines Plants for liquid detergent production (batch BL-DET and continuous CL-DET) plus filling, capping, and labelling lines for liquid detergents, personal care products (body wash, shampoos), fabric softeners, dishwashing liquids, disinfectants, edible oils, and chemical products. Sold to liquid detergent manufacturers and contract packagers.
• Glycerine Plants Recovery plants producing concentrated glycerine (80-88%) or distilled pharma grade (99.9%) from soap spent lyes, fatty acids sweet waters, or biodiesel crude glycerine. Sold to soap producers and biodiesel processors.
• Toilet Rim Block Production Lines Complete production lines for toilet rim blocks including raw material dosing, BZ heavy duty double arm mixers, twin worm extruders, electronic cutters, and flat belt conveyors for bi-color processing. ATEX-compliant with stainless steel construction and PLC recipe management. Sold to household cleaning product manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ saponification plants operating worldwide
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Zeta S.r.l.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022In January 2022, Binacchi & Co. announced the acquisition of Zeta S.r.l., an Italian leader in manufacturing filling, capping, labelling lines for liquid products. This operation enables Binacchi to complete the portfolio of solutions for liquid detergents and directly satisfy the packaging needs of customers. Zeta was established in 2006 by engineers having more than twenty years experience in packaging machines for detergents, personal and home care products, edible oils and chemical products. The combination of Zeta's experience in detergents filling lines with Binacchi's expertise in high-level mechanical and mechatronic solutions further improves the design and quality of Zeta machines. This is not a commercial agreement but a real and durable participation in the company.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• IMA S.p.A. Italian global leader in packaging machinery for pharma, cosmetics, food, and personal care. Comparable as a domestic Italian competitor in finishing and packaging equipment for soap and personal-care bars that Binacchi's BSC cartoners and bundlers serve.
• Alfa Laval AB: Swedish global supplier of heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling equipment for chemical processing, including glycerine refining and detergent production. Comparable on the glycerine recovery and process equipment side of Binacchi's portfolio.
• Tetra Pak: Swiss global provider of processing and packaging solutions for food, dairy, and liquid consumer goods. Comparable as a turn-key process-plus-packaging supplier for liquid detergents and personal care products following Binacchi's Zeta acquisition.
• GEA Group AG: German global industrial machinery group with process equipment for detergents, home care, and chemical applications via its separation, homogenization, and liquid processing divisions. Competes with Binacchi on large turn-key detergent and liquid processing plants.
• ProMach: US-based packaging machinery group with broad capabilities across filling, cartoning, wrapping, and end-of-line for cleaning, personal care, and chemical products. Comparable on the packaging equipment side of Binacchi's portfolio for soaps, detergents, and liquid products.
• SPX FLOW, Inc. US-listed industrial process equipment provider covering mixing, blending, drying, and reaction for chemical and cleaning-product manufacturers. Competes with Binacchi's drying, mixing, and process plant capabilities in detergent and glycerine production.

Direct peers

• Cavanna S.p.A. Italian packaging machinery specialist focused on flowpack, cartoning, and end-of-line solutions for bars, biscuits, and personal care products. Directly competes with Binacchi's soap wrappers, cartoners, and secondary packaging equipment.
• Ballestra S.p.A. Italian-headquartered direct competitor that designs and supplies complete plants and equipment for the production of soap, synthetic detergents, and surfactants. Closest rival to Binacchi in turn-key saponification and detergent plant technology.

Regional players

• Marchesini Group: Italian packaging machinery manufacturer serving personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical customers. Comparable on the packaging side of Binacchi's portfolio (cartoners, bundlers, flowpack) for personal-care bar and liquid product lines.
• MG2 S.r.l. Italian manufacturer of packaging machinery for powders, granules, and liquids in personal care and chemical applications. Comparable to Binacchi's powder detergent packaging, secondary packaging, and liquid filling offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/binacchicompany/videos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/binacchi-co

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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