Logiudice Forni

What Logiudice Forni does

Logiudice Forni SRL Unipersonale is an Italian designer, manufacturer, and installer of professional bakery equipment, founded approximately in 1958 and headquartered in Arcole (Verona), Italy. The company operates as a vertically integrated SME (11-50 employees) that designs, produces, and tests all products in-house under a 100% Made in Italy certification, holding ISO 9001, Lean Production, and Italian Industry 4.0 compliance. Its portfolio spans rotary ovens (FOX, VORTEX, VORTEX PELLET, STREAM CLASSIC, STREAM PLUS), deck ovens (MODUS, MINISTAR, PRIME, KAPPA, FOKUS, ENERGY), spiral mixers (IRIS line, MASTER series, GEMMA), industrial tunnel ovens under the MECATECK sub-brand (FAST-TMA, SILVER-TMT, FLEX-TC), a Premium line, and supporting equipment (oven loaders, bowl lifters, dough processing systems). The flagship STREAM PLUS integrates the proprietary MARCONI touch screen control panel with 99 cooking programs, 8 phases each, remote monitoring, and teleassistance capabilities.

The company serves artisan bakeries, pastry shops, pizzerias, industrial bakeries, and retail/in-store bakery counters across more than 40 countries, with multilingual website support in Italian, English, Spanish, Russian, and French. Its go-to-market combines direct B2B sales (website inquiry forms, reserved customer area) with a strong event-driven presence at seven major international trade shows including SIGEP, HOST Milano, IBIE, IBA Düsseldorf, SIRHA Lyon, GULFOOD Manufacturing, and DJAZAGRO. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of configured ovens and mixers, complemented by installation, maintenance, and teleassistance services. Pricing is non-public and built on customer-specific configurations, with eligible Italian buyers able to access iperammortamento 2026 fiscal incentives (up to 43% effective savings) for Industry 4.0 certified equipment.

In May 2026, Logiudice Forni was acquired by Waico Group, a diversified industrial conglomerate, alongside the Mecateck industrial brand. The companies are being integrated under a shared corporate identity while preserving the existing product lines, certifications, and brand equity, positioning the combined entity to scale the industrial tunnel oven business and the international dealer footprint.

Name

Logiudice Forni

Legal name

Logiudice Forni SRL Unipersonale

Website

https://logiudiceforni.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Logiudice Forni is an Italian (Arcole, Verona) manufacturer of professional bakery equipment — deck ovens, rotary ovens, spiral mixers, and industrial tunnel ovens — serving artisan bakeries, pastry shops, pizzerias, and industrial food producers across 40+ countries since 1958, with products 100% Made in Italy and Industry 4.0 certified.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Arcole

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Bakery Equipment Sales: Direct sales of professional ovens (deck ovens, rotary ovens, tunnel/industrial ovens) and spiral mixers to bakeries, pastry shops, pizzerias, and industrial food production facilities. One-time hardware purchase model with optional accessories and configurations.
2. Industrial System Sales: Large-scale industrial tunnel oven systems (MECATECK line) for continuous production in industrial bakeries, including customization and integration services.
3. Professional Services: Installation, maintenance, and technical support services for equipment, with teleassistance capabilities for remote troubleshooting and monitoring.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Logiudice Forni designs, manufactures, and installs professional bakery equipment including deck ovens, rotary ovens, industrial tunnel ovens, spiral mixers, oven loaders, bowl lifters, and dough processing systems. The company serves bakeries, pastry shops, pizzerias, and industrial food production facilities with a comprehensive portfolio produced entirely in-house at its Italian facility in Arcole.

Product overview

Logiudice Forni is an Italian manufacturer of professional bakery, pastry, and pizza equipment with over 60 years of experience. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of baking solutions organized into distinct product lines: (1) Deck ovens (MODUS, MINISTAR, PRIME, KAPPA, FOKUS, ENERGY) and Rotary ovens (FOX series, VORTEX, VORTEX PELLET, STREAM CLASSIC, STREAM PLUS) for core baking operations; (2) Spiral mixers (IRIS, IRIS_ARB, MASTER MIX, GEMMA, MASTER CLASSIC, MASTER PLUS) for dough preparation; (3) Industrial tunnel ovens under the MECATECK brand (FAST-TMA, SILVER-TMT, FLEX-TC) for continuous high-volume production; (4) Premium line (PREMIUM deck oven and PREMIUM ROTOR) representing top-tier offerings; (5) Supporting equipment including oven loaders (EASY, SIRIO, PSA), bowl lifters/tippers (TOWER series), and processing systems (rounders, formers, dividers, sheeters, coolers, water systems). The STREAM PLUS features the MARCONI Industry 4.0 certified touch screen control system with remote monitoring capabilities. All products are manufactured in Italy with quality certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MECATECK: Industrial tunnel ovens for bread and pastry production lines, featuring models including FAST-TMA, SILVER-TMT, and FLEX-TC series.
• Premium

Products and services

• FOX 10T – LFRC Rotary oven with 10 baking trays, featuring compact design with maximum power output for professional bakeries.
• FOX 15T and 18T – LFRC Rotary ovens with 15 and 18 baking trays, offering scalable capacity for larger bakery productions.
• FOX 18T 8080 – LFRC Rotary oven with 18 baking trays, designed for high-volume baking operations.
• VORTEX – LFRNP Rotary oven with rotating cart featuring rear-mounted heat exchanger or resistances.
• VORTEX PELLET – LFRNP Rotary oven with rotating cart and pellet burner for sustainable energy operation.
• STREAM CLASSIC Rotary oven with rotating cart featuring front-mounted heat exchanger or resistances.
• STREAM PLUS Advanced rotary oven with front-mounted heat exchanger or resistances, Industry 4.0 certified touch screen control panel with remote monitoring, 99 cooking programs with 8 phases, and energy monitoring capabilities.
• MODUS – LFM Modular electric deck oven system designed for bakeries, pastry shops, pizzerias, and hot food points. Configurable from 1 to 5 stacked modules, each with separate temperature control between top and bottom.
• MINISTAR – MSR Deck oven with steam and annular tube heating system for professional baking.
• PRIME – LF Professional deck oven for artisan baking applications.
• KAPPA – LFK Professional deck oven model for artisan baking operations.
• FOKUS – LFKR Professional deck oven for artisan baking operations.
• ENERGY – LFE Electric deck oven for professional baking operations.
• IRIS Fixed-tank spiral mixer with 30 to 300 kg dough capacity, featuring dual-speed motors, available with electromechanical, digital, or touch screen control panels.
• IRIS_ARB – ARS Spiral mixer with extractable tank for flexible mixing operations.
• MASTER MIX – AR Industrial spiral mixer for medium to large production volumes.
• GEMMA – ESX Spiral mixer for professional bakery and pastry applications.
• MASTER CLASSIC – ESI Classic spiral mixer for professional dough mixing.
• MASTER PLUS – ESI Advanced spiral mixer with enhanced performance capabilities.
• MECATECK FAST – TMA Industrial tunnel oven for high-volume continuous production baking.
• MECATECK SILVER – TMT Industrial tunnel oven for continuous baking operations.
• MECATECK FLEX – TC Flexible industrial tunnel oven system for various production requirements.
• PREMIUM – Forno a Piani Premium line deck oven representing the excellence in artisan baking equipment.
• PREMIUM – Rotor Premium line rotary oven for high-end professional baking.
• EASY Manual oven loader for deck ovens, designed for lifting baking frames.
• SIRIO Semi-automatic oven loader for deck ovens.
• PSA Oven loader system for deck oven applications.
• TOWER SR2 Bowl lifter and tipper for transferring dough in bakery and pastry production.
• TOWER SB-ST Bowl lifter and tipper for dough transfer operations.
• TOWER SRP Bowl lifter and tipper for industrial bakery applications.
• Dough Processing Equipment Line Comprehensive line of dough processing equipment including conical rounders (ARROTONDATRICE CONICA), long loaf formers (FORMATRICE FILONATRICE), baguette formers (FORMATRICE PER BAGUETTE), bread grinders (MACINA PANE), planetary mixers (PLANETARIA), butter and dough presses (PRESSA BURRO E PASTA), water coolers (REFRIGERATORI D'ACQUA), dough sheeters (SFOGLIATRICE), flour sifters (SETACCIATRICE PER FARINA), dough dividers and rounders (SPEZZATRICE series), and water metering/mixing systems (WATER MET, WATER MIX).

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 43% real savings on equipment investment through Italian iperammortamento 2026 tax incentives
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Waico GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Waico Group acquired Logiudice and Mecateck brands, integrating them under the Waico Group umbrella. The acquisition was announced in May 2026. Logiudice Forni now operates as part of the Waico Group (https://www.waicogroup.com/), maintaining its product lines while benefiting from group synergies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Revent International AB: Swedish manufacturer of rack ovens and bakery proofers serving industrial bakeries; comparable technology base in rotary/rack baking equipment and shared focus on European bakery capex market.
• Bongard: French manufacturer of professional bakery ovens (deck, rotary, rack) and bread-making equipment for artisan and industrial bakeries, directly overlapping with Logiudice's FOX, STREAM, and MODUS product families.
• Wachtel GmbH: German specialist in rack ovens and bakery ovens with a strong European installed base; competes head-to-head with Logiudice's rotary oven line (FOX, VORTEX, STREAM) in industrial and mid-size bakeries.
• MIWE Roll-in e.K. German manufacturer of deck ovens, rotary ovens, rack ovens and bakery proofing systems; one of Logiudice's closest direct competitors in the European artisan/industrial bakery equipment segment with a comparable full-line product portfolio.
• Polin Group: Italian manufacturer of industrial ovens, mixers, and complete bread-making plants; a clear domestic peer competing with the MECATECK industrial tunnel line and Logiudice's premium segment offerings.
• Sveba Dahlen AB: Swedish manufacturer of bakery equipment (deck, rack, and tunnel ovens) and dough-handling systems; directly comparable product mix and target customer base of artisan and industrial bakeries.
• Pietroberto S.r.l. Italian maker of spiral mixers, planetary mixers, and automated dough-handling systems; closest Italian peer to Logiudice's IRIS and MASTER spiral mixer lines serving the same bakery and pastry segments.

Regional players

• UNOX S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of professional combi ovens and bakery ovens for foodservice; an Italian peer with comparable Made-in-Italy positioning but stronger brand recognition in restaurant/pizzeria channels outside Logiudice's traditional bakery focus.

Broad incumbents

• Middleby Corporation (Blodgett): Large diversified US foodservice equipment conglomerate whose Blodgett and Baker's Pride brands supply commercial/combination ovens to bakeries globally; competes with Logiudice particularly in industrial tunnel and rack ovens at the high end.
• Rational AG: German global leader in professional combi ovens for foodservice; overlapping commercial oven technology and digital control platforms but serving a broader foodservice market rather than Logiudice's bakery specialty.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/logiudicefornisrl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/logiudice-forni-s-r-l
• Instagraminstagram.com/logiudice_forni

Compliance7 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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