Emmepi Group

What Emmepi Group does

Emmepi Group S.r.l. is a privately held Italian industrial automation company that designs and delivers turnkey handling, packaging, and palletizing systems for corrugated cardboard manufacturers and converters. The company operates through five specialized divisions (Handling, Strapping, Wrapping, Peripheral, and Robotica) plus a Tailor Made turnkey solutions unit and an Automation services line, collectively covering the full production flow from corrugator exit to finished goods. Underlying technology centers on Siemens S7-1500 PLCs programmed in the TIA Portal environment, supervised through client-server WinCC systems with redundant servers, and integrated with customer ERP platforms via TXT, XML, TCP/IP, OPC, and database protocols; proprietary assets include X-Y alignment systems, vertical WIP storage solutions, clamp-based robotic palletizers, and a VR plant visualization tool used in sales and engineering.

The company monetizes primarily through one-time sales of custom-engineered production lines (quote-based pricing tied to plant specifications) supplemented by recurring after-sales service, spare parts, and remote monitoring across a global network of 8 service centers. It serves large enterprise corrugated manufacturers worldwide via direct field sales, country-specific sales agents (Germany, Mexico, Brazil, Near East, India), and regional commercial offices (France, Australia), and is structured as a single-contract, single-installation-plan, single-performance-guarantee provider. Headquartered in Ponte Felcino (Perugia) with production sites across Italy (Perugia, Milano, Treviso, Pieve di Soligo, Cesena, Novara), Emmepi Group operates 24 locations globally, employs over 200 people, and reports annual revenue of approximately €60 million on the strength of 6,000+ installed machines and reference customers including Klabin, ILIM Group, and Ondulados del Papel.

Name

Emmepi Group

Legal name

EMMEPI GROUP S.R.L.

Website

https://emmepigroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Emmepi Group is a privately held Italian industrial automation firm that designs, builds, and integrates turnkey handling, strapping, wrapping, peripheral, and robotic palletizing systems for corrugated cardboard manufacturers and converters worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Machinery for Corrugated Cardboard

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK), Strapping & Banding Machines (IMAHAOAM)

Keywords

• Industrial automation machinery
• Corrugated cardboard handling
• Turnkey packaging lines
• Robotic palletizing systems
• Conveyor systems manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Perugia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Turnkey Systems and Equipment Sales: Emmepi Group generates primary revenue through the design, manufacture, and sale of complete automated production lines for corrugated cardboard handling. This includes handling systems, strapping machines, wrapping machines, peripheral equipment, and robotic palletizers, along with installation and integration services.
2. Service, Spare Parts, and After-Sales Support: Recurring revenue from after-sales service, technical support, remote monitoring, and spare parts supply through 8 service centers globally. The company provides ongoing maintenance, software updates, and training services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Emmepi Group designs, manufactures, and integrates automated production lines and material handling systems for the corrugated cardboard industry. The offering spans five divisions (Handling, Strapping, Wrapping, Peripheral, and Robotics) covering conveyors, strapping machines, winding machines, stackers, palletizers, and robotic palletizers, delivered as turnkey systems with PLC programming, WinCC supervision, ERP integration, installation, training, and remote monitoring from a single contract.

Product overview

Emmepi Group is an industrial automation company specializing in turnkey solutions for the corrugated cardboard packaging industry. The company operates through five divisions: Handling Division (modular conveyor systems including roll and belt conveyors, transfer cars, and WIP storage), Strapping Division (strapping machines with frame, vertical strapping machines, and strapping machines with joggers for both bundle and pallet applications), Wrapping Division (arm and rotating ring winding machines via Pieri Srl partnership), Peripheral Division (prefeeders, palletizers, stackers, breakers, pile turners, depalletizers, and redoublers), and Robotica Division (robotic palletizers for folder gluers and casemakers). Additionally, Emmepi Group provides comprehensive Automation services including WinCC-based supervision systems and Siemens S7-1500 PLC programming, along with Tailor Made turnkey solutions covering the entire project lifecycle from layout design through installation, training, and remote monitoring. The company was formed in 2011 through the merger of Emmepi and Gruppo E.I.L., employs over 200 people, and achieved 60 million euros in sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Favalessa Systems: Peripheral equipment division for corrugated cardboard industry including stackers, palletizers, prefeeders, depalletizers, pile turners, breakers, and redoublers. Now integrated as the Peripheral Equipment Division.

Products and services

• Handling Division - Conveyor and WIP Storage Systems Modular conveyor systems for corrugated cardboard handling at corrugator outfeed, including roll conveyors, belt conveyors, motorised angle conveyors, cross tables, rotary tables, transfer cars, pallet and sheet inserters, and intermediate automatic WIP storage systems, sold to corrugated cardboard manufacturers and converters requiring automated material flow between machines.
• Strapping Division - Strapping Machines Strapping machines for corrugated cardboard applications, including frame strapping machines (AC, ACT, ACTFP, ACTFPD series), vertical strapping machines for sheets and pallets (CH1, PR1, PR2, PR3 series), and strapping machines with joggers (PC1, PC2, PC3, PCD, PM1 series), used by corrugated converters to strap bundles and palletized loads on production lines.
• Wrapping Division - Winding Machines Arm and rotating ring winding machines supplied in collaboration with Pieri Srl, designed for high productivity in corrugated cardboard packaging lines, sold to corrugated converters requiring flexible winding of finished sheet stacks.
• Peripheral Division - Converters and Palletizers Peripheral equipment for corrugated cardboard converting machines, including prefeeders (top and bottom printing), palletizers (single die cut, twin die cut, casemaker, semi-automatic), vacuum and beater stackers, breakers, pile turners, depalletizers, and redoublers, available for each type of converting machine to fit customer needs.
• Robotica Division - Robotic Palletizers Robotic palletizers specifically designed for folder gluer lines and casemaker machines, utilizing new proprietary concepts of clamp technology to handle various box types emerging from folder gluers and casemakers, sold to corrugated converters seeking automated end-of-line palletizing without throughput loss.
• Tailor Made - Turnkey Project Delivery Comprehensive turnkey solutions for the entire corrugated cardboard supply chain covering all phases from initial layout design through installation, PLC and supervision software development, employee training, and remote control and monitoring, delivered under one contract, one installation plan, and one performance guarantee for industrial clients who need a single point of responsibility.
• Automation - PLC and Supervision Systems Industrial automation services and systems including Siemens S7-1500 PLC programming with TIA Portal, WinCC-based client-server supervision with redundant servers, ERP data exchange via TXT/XML/TCP/IP/OPC/database, and remote monitoring of strapping machines, pallet dispensers, sheet feeders, and winders, sold to corrugated plants needing centralized control and integration with their enterprise systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 360 units/hour productivity rate achieved
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SCS GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 April 2026New sales agent for Germany, representing Emmepi Group in the German market.
• Emmepi Group France (New Commercial Office)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 March 2026New commercial office in France to expand presence and directly serve customers in the French market.
• Warak Consulting s.l.u.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2026Exclusive strategic partnership for offering Vertical Warehouses. Warak Consulting brings specialized expertise in vertical warehouse solutions to complement Emmepi Group's product portfolio.
• Kento Digital PrintingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2025Collaboration for smarter corrugated production combining digital printing innovation with handling automation.
• Noureddine LabidicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 November 2025Partnership to strengthen presence in Near East region.
• Robuspack (Sergio Peñafiel)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 November 2025Partnership to strengthen presence in Mexico with local sales representation.
• Andre FazzolaricoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 October 2025Partnership to reinforce presence in Brazil with local business development support.
• HIC Machinery CocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 August 2025Collaboration for IndiaCorr Expo 2025 presentation. HIC Machinery Co represents Emmepi Group at the Indian exhibition.
• Cascade Strapping Equipment ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 20 August 2025Strategic partnership to enhance service and support capabilities throughout North America. Cascade provides comprehensive assistance during installations, ongoing technical support, maintenance, and post start-up assistance with team of six full-time technicians based in Atlanta (GA) and Portland (OR).
• Favalessa SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2025Emmepi Group completed 100% acquisition of Favalessa Systems, formerly 70% owned. Favalessa Systems becomes the dedicated Peripheral Equipment Division with new production facility in Pieve di Soligo (TV) with 9,000 m² footprint.
• Nova Latin AmericacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 June 2025Partnership for ACCCSA 2025 exhibition in Colombia. Nova Latin America hosts Emmepi Group at their exhibition stand.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gietz AG: Gietz AG specializes in hot-foil stamping, embossing, and finishing machinery with related material handling systems. It is comparable to Emmepi's Wrapping Division as a supplier of specialized industrial automation for the packaging industry.
• Fosber: Fosber is a major manufacturer of corrugator lines and related automation equipment for the corrugated packaging industry. It competes with Emmepi Group in materials handling and turnkey line solutions for corrugated manufacturers.
• Sun Automation Group: Sun Automation provides a range of corrugated converting equipment including feeders, stackers, and material handling solutions for the corrugated industry. It directly competes with Emmepi's Peripheral and Handling divisions.
• TMI Group: TMI Group (Technologie Moderne pour l'Industrie) provides end-of-line palletizing and material handling solutions for the corrugated and packaging industries. It directly competes with Emmepi's Robotica and Peripheral palletizing offerings.
• BHS Corrugated: BHS Corrugated (part of BHS Group) is a leading global supplier of corrugator lines and corrugated industry automation. It is one of the most direct competitors to Emmepi Group's handling and integration offerings for corrugated cardboard manufacturers.
• MarquipWardUnited: MarquipWardUnited (now part of Barry-Wehmiller) manufactures sheeters, slitter-scorers, and material handling equipment for the corrugated industry. It competes in corrugated handling and converting line equipment.
• A. Celli Group: A. Celli Group is an Italian manufacturer of machinery and automation for the tissue and paper converting industries, including material handling and winding solutions. It is comparable to Emmepi Group as an Italian mid-market industrial machinery specialist with a similar customer base of converters.
• Signode: Signode is a global leader in strapping and packaging solutions, including industrial strapping machines used in corrugated and shipping applications. It directly competes with Emmepi's Strapping Division products.
• BW Papersystems: BW Papersystems provides machinery for the corrugated, folding carton, and paper industries, including material handling and converting equipment. It overlaps with Emmepi Group's offerings in handling, peripheral equipment, and converting line automation.

Broad incumbents

• KOLBUS Group: KOLBUS Group is an established European manufacturer of industrial machinery for bookbinding and packaging, including automated material handling systems. It is comparable as an established industrial machinery player in adjacent packaging/handling applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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