What Cimprogetti does

Cimprogetti S.p.A. is an Italian engineering firm founded in 1967 in Bergamo (Lombardy) by Pierluigi Rizzi, specializing in the design and supply of complete lime processing plants and equipment. Its product portfolio spans vertical kilns for the calcination of limestone and dolomite — including Twin Shaft Regenerative (TSR) kilns in Flex ReVerSy and Vanguard variants and the single-shaft ABC kiln — as well as the Cim-HYDRAX family of quicklime hydration plants (4G MAX, FGD, Compact) and auxiliary equipment such as the TurNOx SCR system for NOx reduction, Cim-Zeropoll bag filters, Cim-Digidoser, Cim-Microsep, and Cim-Cage. The company operates an EPCm model covering all phases from feasibility study through commissioning, supported by an in-house laboratory, university partnerships, and the BOT Platform digital management software for process data, remote supervision, and analytics.

The company monetizes primarily through capital equipment sales (lime kilns, hydration plants, and auxiliary systems) complemented by recurring aftermarket services including spare parts supply, technical assistance, operator training, remote supervision, and process consulting. It also generates revenue from technical publications and laboratory analyses. Customer segments are concentrated in steel and metallurgy (largest), with growing exposure to environmental applications (flue gas desulfurization, water and waste treatment), construction, and chemical/industrial uses.

Cimprogetti goes to market through a direct enterprise field sales model: technically-knowledgeable Sales and Applications Managers cover five regional territories, supported by wholly-owned subsidiaries in India (Cimprogetti of India Pvt. Ltd., established 2016) and Mexico (Cimprogetti de México, since 1980), plus a worldwide agent network. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Over 50+ years, the company has commissioned more than 400 plants across 72 countries, holds 28 patents and 37 trademarks, and is ISO 9001 certified since 1997. In 2015 the firm returned to 100% Italian ownership, and in 2024 converted from Srl to SpA to reflect growth. Leadership: Pierluca Rizzi (President, son of founder), Paolo Caimi (Managing Director), Andrea Rubini (Vice President & CFO); auditing by KPMG S.p.A.

Name

Cimprogetti

Legal name

Cimprogetti S.p.A.

Website

https://cimprogetti.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cimprogetti S.p.A., founded 1967 in Bergamo, Italy, designs and supplies complete lime processing plants and equipment — including vertical calcination kilns, hydration units, and emissions control systems — to industrial customers across 72 countries, with primary focus on steel, environmental, and chemical sectors under an EPCm model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lime Processing Equipment

NAICS

Lime Manufacturing (32741), Lime Manufacturing (327410)

SIC

Cement, Hydraulic (3241)

akta.pro primary industry

Mineral Processing Plant Design & EPCM (Flowsheet Development, Piloting & Scale-up) (IMAKALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction Management & General Contracting (EPCM, Scheduling, QA/QC, HSE) (EUAMAFAJ)

Keywords

• Lime processing equipment
• Vertical lime kilns
• Quicklime hydration plants
• Calcination plant engineering
• Industrial lime manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Dalmine

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lime Processing Plants and Equipment: Design and supply of complete lime processing plants and equipment, from vertical kilns for calcination to complete quicklime hydration units. Services span from feasibility study to plant commissioning (EPCm model - Engineering/Procurements/Construction Management).
2. Aftermarket Services: Technical assistance, spare parts supply, process operator training, remote supervision and plant maintenance including periodic on-site visits for process control and regulation.
3. Technical Publications and Consulting: Process studies, laboratory analyses, technical publications and consulting services related to lime production and processing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cimprogetti designs, engineers, and supplies complete lime processing plants and equipment — from vertical kilns for calcination of limestone and dolomite (ABC single-shaft and Twin Shaft Regenerative kilns) to complete quicklime hydration units (Cim-HYDRAX family). The company delivers the full project lifecycle under an EPCm model, spanning feasibility study, basic and detailed engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, and aftermarket services including spare parts, maintenance, and training.

Product overview

Cimprogetti is a single-source supplier for lime processing offering a comprehensive portfolio spanning from vertical kilns for calcination of limestone and dolomite to complete quicklime hydration units. The core product line includes the ABC single-shaft vertical kiln and Twin Shaft Regenerative (TSR) kilns available in Flex ReVerSy and Vanguard models. Hydration solutions comprise the Cim-HYDRAX series including 4G MAX, FGD, and Compact variants, plus pilot-scale testing capabilities. The BOT Platform provides digital management and data analytics for plant operations. The portfolio is complemented by auxiliary equipment (Cim-Digidoser, Cim-Zeropoll, Cim-Microsep, Cim-Cage), the TurNOx emissions reduction system, and comprehensive aftermarket services including spare parts management, maintenance, training, and remote supervision.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cim-Reversy: Twin-shaft regenerative kiln technology
• Twin-D
• Cim-Hydrax
• Cim-Hydrax-Compact
• Cim-Hydrax-4G MAX
• Cim-Hydrax-FGD
• BOT Platform
• Flex ReVerSy
• Vanguard
• TurNOx
• ABC Kiln
• CIM Academy
• Cim-ReVerSy

Products and services

• ABC Kiln (Advance Burning Concept)

Quantifiable outcome

• Dust emissions below 10 mg/Nm3 with Zeropoll filtration technology
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

AI capability3 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KPMG S.p.A.coreOthersKPMG serves as the statutory auditor of Cimprogetti, conducting legal audit of financial statements pursuant to Art. 13 of Legislative Decree 27 January 2010, No. 39. Located at Via Camozzi, 5 in Bergamo, Italy.
• Confindustria (Italian Employers' Confederation)coreOthersConfederation of Italian Industry - Cimprogetti is a member, connecting to the broader Italian industrial ecosystem.
• National Lime Association (USA)minorOthersUS industry association for lime producers - Cimprogetti maintains membership for industry engagement.
• University of BergamominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty of Engineering partnership for research and development collaboration.
• Politecnico di MilanominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartment of Chemical, Materials and Chemical Engineering collaboration for research and development.
• University of Magdeburg (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitute of Fluid Dynamics and Thermodynamics partnership for mathematical testing of installation sections.
• UNI (Italian Standards Organization)minorOthersItalian standardization organization for quality and technical standards.
• CEI (Italian Electrotechnical Commission)minorOthersItalian electrotechnical standards organization.
• Italian Chamber of CommerceminorOthersChamber of commerce for Italian businesses and international trade support.
• Italo-Arabic Chamber of CommerceminorOthersBilateral chamber of commerce supporting business relations between Italy and Arab countries.
• Mechatronics DistrictminorOthersRegional technology district for mechatronics and industrial innovation.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Gebr. Pfeiffer: German manufacturer of grinding, drying, and processing equipment for cement, lime, and industrial minerals. Pfeiffer's MVR mills and MPS grinding technology serve many of the same downstream lime and mineral processing customers as Cimprogetti.
• Metso: Finnish global leader in sustainable processing and flow control for the minerals and metals industries. Metso's minerals processing equipment and EPC capabilities serve lime, cement, and adjacent industrial mineral customers, making it a broad comparator for Cimprogetti's lime-focused EPCm business.
• Andritz: Austrian global supplier of process technologies for pulp & paper, metals, and industrial minerals processing. Andritz's separation, drying, and calcination capabilities intersect with lime processing applications, particularly for specialty industrial mineral customers.
• KHD Humboldt Wedag: German supplier of cement and lime processing equipment, including kilns and grinding technology. KHD's vertical integration across cement and lime plant engineering makes it a directly comparable EPCm peer for Cimprogetti's mid-sized industrial lime customers.
• FLSmidth: Danish global supplier of equipment and services to the cement and minerals industries, including lime processing plants. While FLSmidth operates across cement, mining, and minerals, its lime processing capabilities and EPC delivery overlap directly with Cimprogetti's core offerings.
• Claudius Peters: German-based specialist in materials handling and processing technology for cement, lime, gypsum, and aluminum. Claudius Peters' silos, conveyors, and calcination systems overlap with Cimprogetti's lime plant EPCm offering, particularly for integrated materials handling scopes.
• ThyssenKrupp Polysius: German engineering brand within ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions offering cement, lime, and minerals processing plants. Polysius's POLRO and PRT kilns and complete EPC capabilities make it a major global competitor in Cimprogetti's core vertical kiln and lime plant market.

Emerging players

• Atritor: UK-based specialist in drying, calcination, and grinding equipment for mineral and chemical processing applications. Atritor's dryer/pulverizer technology serves a narrower set of lime and mineral processing customers, making it a smaller but technically comparable specialist peer.

Others

• Schenck Process: German-based global supplier of weighing, feeding, and screening equipment widely used in cement, lime, and minerals processing plants. While not a direct competitor for kilns, Schenck Process supplies complementary auxiliary equipment (gravimetric feeders like Cimprogetti's Cim-Digidoser) to the same customer base.

Direct peers

• Maerz Ofenbau AG: Swiss-based global leader in lime and dolomite kiln technology, offering PFR (Parallel Flow Regenerative) kilns that compete directly with Cimprogetti's TSR (Twin Shaft Regenerative) and ABC kiln lines. Both firms serve the same global steel, environmental, and chemical customers with vertical lime calcination solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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