What Cifarelli does

Cifarelli S.p.A. is an Italian family-owned manufacturer of professional backpack-style agricultural and gardening machinery, founded in 1967 in Voghera, Italy. The company designs and produces four core product categories — atomizers (mist blowers), shakers (for olive and nut harvesting), blowers, and aspirators — as well as a new line of battery-powered equipment. Its technical differentiation is built on proprietary in-house 2-stroke engines (the C7 family since 1974 and the C5 50cc engine since 2004), patented air-intake filtration, aspiration separation, and noise reduction systems, and vertically integrated manufacturing including plastic injection molding and CNC machining. Production capacity exceeds 300 machines per day in a 7,000+ sqm climate-controlled facility, with a patent cadence of approximately two filings per year.

The company's business model is exclusively B2B through a selective channel: one distributor per country internationally (serving 80+ countries) and a network of specialized resellers in Italy. Cifarelli deliberately does not sell directly to the public or online, instead concentrating on professional users (farmers, agricultural cooperatives, landscaping companies, and municipal services) who require high-performance equipment and after-sales support. Approximately 95% of revenue is generated from international markets. In addition to its own product lines, Cifarelli now holds exclusive distribution rights for FlowZone battery-powered sprayers in Italy and Spain (announced 2026), and has minority equity stakes in Italian startups Nantoo and AidaMask and Turkish partner PMG Taral, signaling a diversification strategy beyond pure mechanical equipment. The company is currently 100% family-owned after the Cifarelli family repurchased the 30% stake previously held by Emak Spa in 2020.

Name

Cifarelli

Legal name

Cifarelli S.p.A.

Website

https://cifarelli.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cifarelli is an Italian family-owned manufacturer of professional backpack-style agricultural machinery — atomizers, shakers, blowers, and aspirators — sold exclusively through a selective distributor network spanning 80+ countries and serving professional farmers, landscapers, and municipal operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Agricultural Machinery

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Crop Protection & Application Equipment (Sprayers/Spreaders) (IMAHACAC)

Keywords

• Backpack agricultural sprayers
• Professional atomizers
• Olive harvesting shakers
• Leaf collection aspirators
• Professional garden blowers

Headquarters

HQ city

Voghera

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

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. Equipment Sales: Sale of professional agricultural machinery including atomizers, shakers, blowers, and aspirators. One-time hardware revenue through distributor and reseller network.
2. Spare Parts: Sales of replacement parts and maintenance kits. Orders received in the morning are shipped the same afternoon. Company maintains compatibility and provides transformation kits even for very old machines (25-30 years).
3. FlowZone Distribution: Exclusive distribution of FlowZone battery-powered backpack sprayers and nebulization systems for Italy and Spain markets

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cifarelli manufactures professional backpack-style agricultural machinery including atomizers (mist sprayers), shakers (for olive and nut harvesting), blowers, and aspirators for crop treatment, harvest, and green space maintenance. The company produces its own proprietary 2-stroke engines (C7 and C5) and offers a battery-powered product line, with all equipment designed for professional farming, gardening, and urban hygiene applications. Sales occur exclusively through a selective network of distributors and resellers across 80+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FlowZone: American brand of battery-powered backpack sprayers and nebulization systems. Cifarelli holds exclusive distribution rights for Italy and Spain.

Products and services

• Atomizzatore L3EvoEU Professional backpack mist blower/atomizer for agricultural spraying, pest control, fungicide and anti-parasitic crop treatments. Designed for professional farmers and intensive farming operations.
• Atomizzatore M1200 Professional backpack atomizer with 27 m3/min air volume for penetration into foliage canopy, effective coverage up to 13 meters and maximum horizontal range of 18 meters. Winner of EIMA Technical Innovation Award 2012. For professional agricultural pesticide and fungicide treatments.
• Polverizzatore M1200PG Professional powder/pulverizer version of the M1200, designed for application of powdered agricultural treatments. For professional farming operations.
• Scuotitore SC904R Professional olive and nut tree shaker for mechanical harvesting, using the proprietary C5 50cc engine (developed since 2004). Designed for specialty crop harvesting operations.
• Scuotitore SC605 Professional olive and nut harvesting shaker using the proprietary C5 50cc engine. Designed for specialty crop harvesting.
• Scuotitore SC800 Professional olive shaker with 90-95% olive drop rate and capacity to harvest 2000-4000 kg per day. Uses proprietary C5 engine for efficient harvesting without plant damage.
• Abbacchiatore Elivo SB200 Battery-powered olive harvester (abbacchiatore) designed to refine harvesting results by cleaning thinner branches after shaker use. Targets professional olive farming operations.
• Soffiatore BL1200 Professional backpack blower for debris and leaf clearing, featuring a patented noise reduction fan configuration with double insulated cover for low-noise operation. Used in gardening, landscaping, and urban hygiene applications.
• Soffiatore BL2200 Compact professional backpack blower added to the Cifarelli range; more compact than BL1200 but with equivalent efficiency. For professional gardening and landscaping use.
• Soffiatore BL3EVO Professional backpack blower designed for extremely dusty work environments (e.g., hazelnut harvesting). Features a patented air intake filtration system that draws air from a low-dust zone, providing maximum engine protection, long engine life, and 'turbo' performance from the air inlet design with minimal maintenance.
• Aspiratore V1200E Professional backpack aspirator/vacuum collector featuring a patented aspiration separation system that separates product from leaves and light debris. Collection efficiency equal to 3 persons working in upright position. For nut harvesting, leaf collection, and urban hygiene operations.
• Aspiratore V1200PK Professional backpack aspirator variant designed for specific use cases; features patented aspiration separation system for efficient product/debris separation. For nut harvesting and agricultural collection operations.
• Atomizzatore a batteria Vortex 40V FlowZone battery-powered backpack sprayer (40V) distributed exclusively by Cifarelli for Italy and Spain markets. Provides efficient and sustainable battery-powered spraying for professional users.
• Pompa a spalla Typhoon 3 FlowZone battery-powered shoulder pump (Typhoon 3) distributed exclusively by Cifarelli for Italy and Spain markets. For professional spraying applications requiring battery-powered portability.
• Pompa a spalla Storm 1 FlowZone battery-powered shoulder pump (Storm 1) distributed exclusively by Cifarelli for Italy and Spain markets. Entry-level battery-powered spraying solution for professional use.
• Decespugliatori (Brushcutters) Professional brushcutters for vegetation clearing. Cifarelli returned to brushcutter production in 2023 after discontinuing the original line in 1992. Not available in Italy; sold through international distribution network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Shaker SC800 can harvest 2000-4000 kg per day with 90-95% olive drop rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FlowZonecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 January 2026Exclusive distribution partnership for FlowZone battery-powered backpack sprayers and nebulization systems for Italy and Spain. FlowZone is an American brand producing battery-powered shoulder pumps and nebulization systems. The partnership complements Cifarelli's existing product range with efficient and sustainable battery-powered machines.
• NantoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStartup investment made by Cifarelli in 2023 as part of company diversification strategy.
• AidaMaskminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStartup investment made by Cifarelli in 2023 as part of company diversification strategy.
• PMG TaralminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTurkish company in which Cifarelli acquired shares in 2023, representing international expansion through investment in regional partners.
• Fischer (Vevey, Switzerland)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirst true export destination in June 1968. Fischer of Vevey, Switzerland is still a distributor today, representing a over-55-year continuous business relationship.
• CNR (National Research Council of Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with CNR and other research centers for product development and innovation in agricultural machinery.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Husqvarna Group: Swedish multinational producing professional outdoor power equipment including sprayers, blowers, and forestry machinery. Comparable through overlapping professional battery-powered and combustion backpack product lines, though much broader portfolio.
• Yamabiko Corporation (ECHO): Japanese manufacturer of professional outdoor power equipment under ECHO and Shindaiwa brands, including backpack sprayers and mist blowers. Comparable in professional-grade atomizers and blowers sold through dealer networks.
• Makita Corporation: Japanese power tool leader with growing professional outdoor and gardening equipment lines including battery backpack sprayers and blowers. Comparable through Cifarelli's battery product expansion (FlowZone partnership, BL3EVO) but operates at much larger scale.
• STIHL: Global leader in chainsaws and outdoor power equipment, including backpack sprayers and mist blowers. Directly comparable to Cifarelli in professional backpack sprayers and blowers, but operates at vastly larger scale with broader product portfolio.
• Kubota Corporation: Japanese agricultural machinery major with broad product portfolio including sprayers and specialty crop equipment. Comparable through the agricultural equipment category, but at vastly larger scale and broader scope than Cifarelli's focused backpack specialty.

Direct peers

• Birchmeier Sprühtechnik AG: Swiss manufacturer of professional spraying, foam, and dispensing equipment including backpack and compression sprayers. Closely comparable to Cifarelli's atomizer business, serving professional agriculture, gardening, and disinfection applications in European markets.
• Emak Group: Italian outdoor power equipment group (Efco, Oleo-Mac, Bertolini brands), which held a 30% stake in Cifarelli from 2016-2020. Direct comparable in backpack sprayers, brushcutters, and agricultural machinery targeting European professional users.
• Solo Kleinmotoren (SOLO): German specialist manufacturer of backpack and handheld sprayers, mist blowers, and shakers for professional agricultural use. Closest direct competitor to Cifarelli in the core backpack atomizer and shaker categories, serving similar professional farming and specialty crop customers.
• Pellenc SA: French specialist in battery-powered professional equipment for viticulture, olive, and arboriculture — including handheld and backpack tools for harvesting and pruning. Directly comparable to Cifarelli's specialty crop (olive, nut) harvesting and battery transition strategy.

Emerging players

• FlowZone: US-based manufacturer of battery-powered backpack sprayers and nebulization systems, for which Cifarelli holds exclusive distribution rights in Italy and Spain. A complementary product line peer that signals Cifarelli's positioning in the battery transition segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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