GMF

What GMF does

GMF (legal entity: G.M.F. Commerciale S.A.S., operating as GMF Commercio e Rappresentanze) is an Italian partnership based in Monza that operates as a dealer and commercial representative in the corrugated cardboard industry. Founded around 1990 by Gianluca Fossati, who brought more than ten years of prior sector experience, together with his brother Michele Fossati (previously at Unilever) and later joined by Isabella Farò and Marta Fossati, the firm is a small (1–10 employees), family-owned business with more than 30 years of operating history.

The company's core activity is the resale of used and new industrial machinery for corrugated cardboard production. Its inventory spans rotary die cutters (Fustellatori Rotativi), casemakers, folder-gluers (Piega Incolla), automatic flatbed die cutters, strapping machines (Reggiatrici), stitching machines (Cucitrici), printer-slotters, gluers, palletizers, laminators, wrappers, box makers, feeders, stackers, printing machines, corrugators, flatbed platen presses, and roller conveyors. GMF does not develop proprietary technology; the value it adds is intermediation, condition verification (CE certification is documented on multiple line items), and post-sale consulting. In parallel, the firm acts as commercial representative for an international partner set that includes RELIFE, INDES, TCY Machinery, OMS Group, OMSTRAP, MACROSS, AMBROGIO, and Cartiere Internazionali, and supplies raw materials (paper in rolls, cardboard) sourced through Cartiere Internazionali.

GMF generates revenue from one-time, quote-based sales of used and new machinery, representation commissions on partner sales, and raw material supply. Distribution is conducted through its own multilingual website (Italian, English, French, Spanish, German), direct contact via phone and email, and the Machinio System marketplace. The customer base is horizontal — corrugated cardboard manufacturers in Italy, with extension into Spain and the United States — and the company positions itself as a "360°" provider of equipment, consumables, and ongoing support to that niche. No revenue, funding, or headcount growth metrics are disclosed.

Name

GMF

Legal name

G.M.F. COMMERCIALE S.A.S.

Website

https://giemmeffe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GMF is a family-owned Italian dealer and commercial representative that resells used and new industrial machinery, supplies raw materials, and provides post-sale support to corrugated cardboard manufacturers in Italy, Spain, and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corrugated Cardboard Machinery Dealer

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Machinery Manufacturing (333)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Corrugated Packaging & Boxes (RSC, die-cut, bulk bins) (IMAMAHAA)

Keywords

• Corrugated cardboard machinery
• Used industrial equipment
• Packaging machinery sales
• Folder gluer machines
• Raw material supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Monza

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Used Machinery Sales: Sale of used industrial machinery for corrugated cardboard production including die cutters, casemakers, folder gluers, strapping machines, printers, and other production line equipment. Revenue is generated through one-time transactional sales of equipment from their inventory.
2. Raw Material Supply: Supply of raw materials including paper in rolls and cardboard to corrugated cardboard manufacturers.
3. Commission/Representation Services: Commercial representation for international partners, earning commissions on sales facilitated through their representation network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GMF operates in the corrugated cardboard industry as a B2B dealer and commercial representative, supplying new and used industrial machinery for cardboard production and processing. It also offers raw material supply, post-sale support and representation for partner brands in the sector.

Product overview

GMF COMMERCIO E RAPPRESENTANZE is a machinery reseller specializing in the corrugated cardboard industry, operating at 360 degrees in the world of corrugated cardboard. The company offers both new and used industrial machinery, with an extensive inventory of used equipment across multiple categories. Their product portfolio includes Fustellatori Rotativi (rotary die cutters), Casemaker, Legatrici (tying machines), Piega Incolla (folder-gluers), Autoplatine/Fustellatrici Automatiche (automatic die cutters), Reggiatrici (strapping machines), Cucitrici (stitchers), Printer Slotter, Incollatrici (gluers), Pallettizzatori (palletizers), Accoppiatrice, Avvolgitrice, BOXMAKER, Caricatore, Impilatore, Macchina da stampa, Ondulatore, Platina, and Rulliere. The company operates as both a machinery reseller and representative, working with international partners including RELIFE, INDES, TCY MACHINERY, OMS GROUP, OMSTRAP, MACROSS, AMBROGIO, and CARTIERE INTERNAZIONALI.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rotary Die Cutters [Fustellatori Rotativi]
• Casemaker
• Tying Machines [Legatrici]
• Folder-Gluers [Piega Incolla]
• Automatic Flatbed Die Cutters [Autoplatine/Fustellatrici Automatiche]
• Strapping Machines [Reggiatrici]
• Stitching Machines [Cucitrici]
• Printer Slotter
• Gluing Machines [Incollatrici]
• Palletizers [Pallettizzatori]
• Laminating/Coupling Machines [Accoppiatrice]
• Wrapping Machines [Avvolgitrice]
• BOXMAKER
• Loaders [Caricatore]
• Stackers [Impilatore]
• Printing Machines [Macchina da stampa]
• Corrugators [Ondulatore]
• Flatbed Platen Die Cutters [Platina]
• Roller Conveyors [Rulliere]
• New Machinery [Macchine Nuove]
• Raw Material Supply
• Commercial Representation Services

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RELIFEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational and international representation partner for corrugated cardboard products
• INDEScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational and international representation partner for corrugated cardboard products
• TCY MACHINERYcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresentation partner for casemaker and rotary die-cutter machinery
• OMS GROUPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresentation partner for secondary packaging and end-of-line machinery and systems
• OMSTRAPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresentation partner for PP and PET strapping, tensioners, wrapping machines and taping machines
• MACROSSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresentation partner for handling and peripheral machinery
• AMBROGIOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresentation partner for trim evacuation systems
• CARTIERE INTERNAZIONALIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresentation partner for paper in rolls raw materials

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• BHS Corrugated: Leading global supplier of corrugators and complete corrugated lines. Comparable as the OEM counterparty to GMF's representation and used-equipment business for corrugated manufacturers.
• Fosber: Major manufacturer of corrugating lines and ancillary equipment serving corrugated packaging producers worldwide. GMF's used-machinery offering competes in the same installed-base context as Fosber's new-line sales.
• Bobst: Global leader in packaging machinery and services, including corrugated cardboard equipment. While GMF resells Bobst machines on the used market, Bobst's broad portfolio and direct sales force set the competitive context for GMF's market.
• Marquip (BW Papersystems): Manufacturer of corrugated machinery including flatbed die cutters and folder-gluers. Relevant as both an equipment source for GMF's secondary offerings and a competitive reference point.

Direct peers

• OMS Group: Italian manufacturer of secondary packaging and end-of-line machinery represented by GMF. Comparable as a corrugated/secondary packaging equipment specialist with overlapping customer base.
• Curioni: Italian manufacturer of corrugated cardboard machinery (casemakers, rotary die cutters, Flexo folder-gluers). GMF sells and represents Curioni equipment on the secondary market, making it both a supplier and a directly comparable niche player.
• Martin Corrugated Machinery: Italian manufacturer of corrugated cardboard machinery (e.g., Martin DRO 1628 line). Comparable as a regional OEM whose new and used equipment flows through GMF's distribution channels.
• TCY Machinery: Taiwan-based supplier of casemaker and rotary die-cutter machinery represented by GMF. Directly comparable as a corrugated equipment specialist with global sales channels.

Emerging players

• Machinio: Global online marketplace for used industrial machinery including corrugated equipment. GMF actively lists on Machinio's platform; it represents both a channel and a competitive threat to traditional dealer intermediation.
• Surplex: European online auction house and marketplace for used industrial machinery. Directly comparable business model to GMF's used-machinery sales, with broader geographic reach and a digital-first approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzaj2UrwS4NyhuPXhbqIkzA
• Facebookfacebook.com/giemmeffe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/g-m-f

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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