What Saccardo does

Saccardo (legal entity Saccardo Arturo Figli SRL) is an Italian family-owned industrial machinery manufacturer, founded in 1975 by Arturo Saccardo and currently led by Walter Saccardo, headquartered in Thiene in the Veneto region. The company designs and manufactures vacuum packaging machines and integrated packaging lines for the food industry, serving meat, cheese, cured-meat, fish, and bakery processors as well as HO.RE.CA customers. Its product portfolio spans six families: automatic and manual bagging machines (JS08 with integrated Cartesian robot, JS06, PL06, JS02), automatic vacuum packaging (AS38 series, Dublino entry-level lines), manual vacuum packaging (CELO-SACC SV line, WS series), vertical vacuum packaging (VN1500), shrink/cooling/drying tunnels (TST800, CH800, DR800, VECT manual tanks), and integrative line solutions such as bag dispensers and alignment belts.

The underlying technology relies on PLC controllers with touchscreen interfaces, stainless-steel construction, FDA-certified conveyor belts, and Wi-Fi connectivity for remote monitoring and tele-diagnostics on flagship models like the AS38, alongside energy- and water-saving features such as the TST800's water recirculation system. The business operates on a quote-based, project-driven model: Saccardo sells customized hardware through a combination of direct enterprise sales, foreign subsidiaries, and a capillary distributor network covering 40+ countries across Europe, Asia, America, and Australia, supported by participation in international trade fairs and a multilingual digital presence. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of machines and integrated lines, with a secondary stream of after-sales services including predictive maintenance integrated with HACCP food-safety plans, technical consulting, training, and spare parts distributed via a dedicated e-commerce portal.

The customer base is segmented vertically by use case (food brands, producers and wholesalers, HO.RE.CA) and by application sector (meat, cheese, cured meats, fish, bakery), with the producers-and-wholesalers segment positioned as the primary buyer of high-volume equipment. Saccardo's GTM blends enterprise field sales for custom line projects with channel partners for geographic reach, and the company emphasizes long-cycle, multi-year contracts rather than transactional pricing. As of the input data, the company has no external funding rounds, no public listing, no parent entity, and operates as an independent multi-generational family business.

Name

Saccardo

Legal name

Saccardo Arturo Figli SRL

Website

https://saccardo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Saccardo is a 1975-founded, family-owned Italian manufacturer of vacuum packaging machines and integrated packaging lines for the food industry, serving meat, cheese, cured-meat, fish, and bakery processors and HO.RE.CA customers across 40+ countries via direct sales, subsidiaries, and distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Machinery

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Bagging, Pouching & Sachet Packaging Equipment (IMAHAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wrapping & Bundling Equipment (Shrink/Stretch) (IMAHAOAD), Packaging & Bagging Equipment (Weighers, Baggers, Sealers) (AFAAAJAI), Meat, Poultry & Seafood Packaging (MAP/Vacuum/Skin) (IMALAHAF)

Keywords

• Vacuum packaging machines
• Industrial bagging equipment
• Food packaging machinery
• Shrink tunnel systems
• Automated packaging lines

Headquarters

HQ city

Thiene

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Packaging Machinery Sales: Sale of vacuum packaging machines, bagging machines, shrink tunnels, and integrated packaging line solutions. Machines range from compact manual units to large-scale automatic production lines.
2. After-Sales Service and Support: Technical consulting, predictive maintenance services, remote assistance, training programs, and spare parts sales through dedicated e-commerce platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Saccardo designs and manufactures industrial vacuum packaging machines and integrated packaging line solutions for the food industry. The portfolio spans bagging machines, automatic and manual vacuum packaging machines, vertical vacuum packaging systems, shrink tunnels, cooling and drying units, and modular end-of-line integration solutions. The company also provides after-sales technical service, predictive maintenance, training, and spare parts.

Product overview

Saccardo is a manufacturer of industrial food packaging machines founded in 1975, offering a comprehensive portfolio of packaging solutions. The product portfolio includes six main categories: (1) Bagging machines (JS Line: JS08 with integrated Cartesian robot for automatic loading, JS06 automatic bagger, PL06 manual bagger, JS02 manual blow bagger); (2) Automatic Vacuum Packaging machines (AS38 series: 1500 DN B double-belt model, 1500 B belt-chamber model, 1000 belt-chamber model, plus Dublino 1396 and Dublino 860 entry-level models); (3) Manual Vacuum Packaging machines (CELO-SACC line: SV-40-52-B benchtop, SV-51-44-CA and SV-52-89-CA single-chamber mobile units, SV-65-82-D double-chamber; WS series: WS940 single-chamber and WS830 double-chamber with integrated wheels); (4) Vertical Vacuum Packaging (VN1500 for mold-cooked hams); (5) Shrink tunnels and auxiliary units (TST800 rain shrink tunnel, CH800 cooling tunnel, DR800 water removal unit, VECT 45-60 and VECT 60-80 manual tanks); (6) Integrated Packaging Line Solutions (BD06 bag dispenser, alignment belts, matching belts, and 90-degree loading systems). The company designs and builds complete modular production lines integrating these solutions for the food industry, with over 50 years of experience and presence in 40+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• JS08 Automatic Bagging Machine Advanced automatic bagging machine that creates bags from tubular film, featuring an integrated Cartesian robot that automatically loads products into downstream vacuum packaging machines, ensuring production continuity and reducing manual intervention for cured meats and cheese processors.
• JS06 Automatic Bagging Machine Automatic bagging machine that creates bags from tubular film for a wide range of standard-sized products, suitable for packaging cured meats and cheeses using laminated or shrinkable films.
• PL06 Manual Bagging Machine Manual bagging machine equipped with motorized belts that facilitate product insertion and correct positioning inside bags, particularly suited for bagging anatomical cuts of fresh meat.
• JS02 Manual Blow Bagger Compact manual blow bagger using controlled airflow to keep bags open and stable, freeing both hands of the operator for product insertion.
• AS38 1500 DN B Double-Belt Chamber Vacuum Sealer Automatic double-belt chamber vacuum sealer for vacuum packaging in heat-sealable bags, with a separate loading belt enabling single-operator operation. Suitable for fresh and processed meats, cheese, cured meats, and fish.
• AS38 1500 B Belt-Chamber Vacuum Sealer Automatic belt vacuum packaging machine optimized for cycle times and high hourly output. Suitable for fresh and processed meats, cheese, cured meats, and fish.
• AS38 1000 Belt-Chamber Vacuum Sealer Automatic belt vacuum packaging machine with FDA-certified conveyor belt and Wi-Fi connectivity for remote monitoring and tele-diagnostics. Suitable for fresh and processed meats, cheese, cured meats, and fish.
• Dublino 1396 Automatic Vacuum Packaging Machine Entry-level automatic vacuum packaging machine designed for companies entering automatic packaging with medium production volumes, featuring an intuitive touchscreen interface and a speed-adjustable conveyor belt.
• Dublino 860 Automatic Vacuum Packaging Machine Automatic vacuum packaging machine combining simple construction with advanced technology for consistent, precise vacuum packaging.
• SV-40-52-B Benchtop Single-Chamber Vacuum Packager Benchtop manual vacuum packaging machine with stainless steel structure and transparent plexiglass lid for visual monitoring of the vacuum cycle. Part of the CELO-SACC product line.
• SV-51-44-CA Mobile Single-Chamber Vacuum Packager Mobile manual vacuum packaging machine with a compact design and integrated wheels for easy placement. Part of the CELO-SACC product line.
• SV-52-89-CA Single-Chamber Vacuum Packager Manual vacuum packaging machine with a transparent plexiglass lid for real-time monitoring of the vacuum cycle and fast, efficient cycles. Part of the CELO-SACC product line.
• SV-65-82-D Double-Chamber Vacuum Packager Double-chamber manual vacuum packaging machine designed for efficiency and continuous operation by allowing alternating between loading and sealing activities. Part of the CELO-SACC product line.
• WS940 Single-Chamber Vacuum Packager Single-chamber manual vacuum packaging machine with a compact design and integrated wheels, stainless steel structure, and an intuitive digital control panel.
• WS830 Double-Chamber Vacuum Packager Double-chamber manual vacuum packaging machine allowing alternating between loading and sealing operations, reducing downtime and increasing productivity.
• VN1500 Vertical Vacuum Packaging Machine Vertical vacuum packaging machine designed for mold-cooked hams and products that need to remain upright during the vacuum cycle, featuring fast automation of vacuum and sealing phases and an ergonomic design with PLC touchscreen control.
• TST800 Rain Shrink Tunnel High-productivity rain shrink tunnel using a hot water cascade for uniform shrinkage, featuring a hybrid heating system that combines electric elements and steam injection with PLC touchscreen control and a water recirculation system.
• CH800 Cooling Tunnel Water-cooled tunnel for thermal shock treatment after the shrink tunnel, performing rapid cooling to prevent bacterial growth and surface discoloration, with stainless steel construction.
• DR800 Water Removal Unit Water removal unit positioned after the shrink tunnel to remove residual water, featuring a three-air-knife configuration for effective product drainage and drying.
• VECT 45-60 Manual Shrink Tank Manual shrink tank for small production batches providing uniform shrink results with minimal operator effort, featuring stainless steel construction and automatic conveyor lowering and lifting.
• VECT 60-80 Manual Shrink Tank Manual shrink tank for small batches with automatic lowering and lifting of the conveyor, featuring PLC control and a touchscreen panel for smooth, consistent operations.
• After-Sales Service and Predictive Maintenance Technical consulting, predictive maintenance integrated into HACCP food safety plans, remote assistance, training programs, and spare parts sales through a dedicated e-commerce platform, provided by Saccardo and its authorized service centers.
• Custom Packaging Line Design and Engineering Custom engineering service that designs complete modular packaging lines integrating bagging, vacuum packaging, shrink tunnels, and end-of-line solutions, including space analysis, workflow optimization, and production layout design for food industry clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced processing times through fast and precise vacuum and sealing automation
• +2 more outcomes

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

One partnership is on record.

• CELO-SACCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCELO-SACC is a product line collaboration for manual vacuum packaging machines. The SV series (SV-40-52-B, SV-51-44-CA, SV-52-89-CA, SV-65-82-D) is marketed under the CELO-SACC line, combining Saccardo's manufacturing expertise with CELO brand positioning for specific market segments.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group: Global large-cap equipment supplier for food processing, packaging, and refrigeration. Broader portfolio than Saccardo but addresses overlapping food-industry capex including packaging and processing line integration.
• ProMach: US-based packaging machinery platform with multiple brands across food packaging, flexible packaging, and integrated line solutions. Comparable to Saccardo as a broad packaging machinery incumbent rather than a like-for-like competitor.

Direct peers

• SEALPAC: Dutch manufacturer of vacuum and MAP packaging machines and integrated lines for food, particularly meat, cheese, and ready meals. Closely competes with Saccardo's AS38 and shrink tunnel offerings.
• MULTIVAC: German global leader in packaging machinery, including vacuum chamber and thermoforming systems serving meat, cheese, and food processors. Direct competitor to Saccardo across automatic vacuum packaging and integrated line solutions.
• ILPRA: Italian packaging machinery maker producing vacuum, MAP, tray-sealing, and fill-seal equipment for food and non-food. Headquartered near Saccardo, competing directly in the same Italian and European food brands market.
• Turatti: Italian food processing and packaging equipment company offering washing, drying, and vacuum-related solutions for vegetables, salads, and prepared foods. Comparable as Italian food machinery peer with overlapping industrial customer base.
• Henkelman: Dutch specialist in vacuum packaging machines (chamber, belt, and tabletop) for food, HoReCa, and industrial users. Comparable to Saccardo's manual and entry-level automatic vacuum product lines.
• Reepack: Italian manufacturer of vacuum packaging, tray-sealing, and shrink-wrap machinery for food producers. Direct competitor in the Italian and southern European food packaging machinery market.
• VC999: Swiss-headquartered vacuum and shrink packaging machinery manufacturer serving food and industrial customers globally. Direct competitor in chamber vacuum packaging and shrink tunnel equipment.
• Ulma Packaging: Spanish packaging machinery manufacturer offering flow pack, thermoform, tray-seal, and vacuum systems for food industry. Competes with Saccardo in integrated food packaging lines across Europe and Latin America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saccardo-arturo-figli-srl-unipersonale
• Instagraminstagram.com/saccardo.vacuumpackingmachines

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Saccardo