What Gemm does

GEMM S.r.l. Unipersonale is an Italian manufacturer of professional refrigeration equipment for the food and catering industry, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Codognè, Treviso province (Veneto). The company designs and builds a complete portfolio of equipment including blast chillers and freezers (New Runner series), refrigerated cabinets (Delice, Delice Plus, Space, Space Plus), pizza preparation counters (Display, New Smart, Universal), refrigerated bases and counters (Atlas Plus, Basic, Labor, Labor Plus, New Atlas), modular retarder proofer rooms (Planet series with 7-inch touch screen and GEMM-Cloud Wi-Fi supervision), refrigerated cells, wall-mounted refrigerated cabinets, wine display cabinets under the Brera sub-brand, and dry aging chambers. Underlying technology combines proprietary refrigeration systems (e.g., HSS 'Helped Static System' for pizza counters), tropicalized high-performance units for demanding environments, and IoT-enabled remote monitoring via the GEMM-Cloud platform.

The company operates a B2B distribution model, selling exclusively through a qualified network of resellers in Italy and over 70 countries worldwide, with pricing not publicly disclosed and distributed via quote-based B2B channels. Revenue comes primarily from hardware sales of professional refrigeration equipment, supplemented by after-sales service through the reseller network. Customer segments are vertical-specific: restaurants and food service (ristorazione), pastry and bakery (pasticceria), gelato (gelateria), pizzeria, dry aging, and wine cellars (Brera). The company is privately held under a single-member LLC structure with no external investors, has received POR FESR 2014–2020 regional development funding from Regione del Veneto for international expansion and growth, and holds ISO 9001 quality management certification.

Name

Gemm

Legal name

GEMM S.r.l. Unipersonale

Website

https://gemm-srl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gemm is an Italian manufacturer of professional refrigeration equipment for the food and catering industry, founded in 1999 in Codognè, distributing blast chillers, refrigerated cabinets, pizza counters, retarder provers, wine displays, and dry aging chambers through a reseller network in over 70 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

NAICS

Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Blast Chiller & Specialty Refrigeration Service (HSAOAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Refrigeration & Freezer Retail (Refrigerators, Freezers, Wine/Beverage Coolers) (CRACACAB)

Keywords

• Professional refrigeration equipment
• Blast chillers freezers
• Refrigerated display cabinets
• Retarder prover equipment
• Commercial food service refrigeration

Headquarters

HQ city

Codognè

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Refrigeration Equipment Sales: GEMM manufactures and sells professional refrigeration equipment including blast chillers, refrigerated cabinets, refrigerated bases and counters, pizza preparation counters, and specialized units for pastry, gelato, pizzeria, and dry aging applications. Equipment is sold through a network of qualified resellers in Italy and over 70 countries worldwide.
2. After-Sales Service and Support: The company maintains a service network (rete assistenza) and provides technical assistance, with resellers guaranteeing post-sale service reliability.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

GEMM manufactures and sells professional refrigeration equipment for the food industry, including blast chillers/freezers, refrigerated cabinets, refrigerated bases and counters, pizza preparation counters, retarder provers, refrigerated cells, wine display cabinets, and dry aging chambers. The products are purpose-built for the food service sector, including professional kitchens, pastry laboratories, gelaterias, pizzerias, and wine storage. Distribution is conducted through a network of qualified resellers in Italy and over 70 countries worldwide, with the company also providing after-sales service through this network.

Product overview

Gemm is an Italian manufacturer of professional refrigeration equipment founded in 1999, offering a comprehensive portfolio of refrigeration solutions for the food industry. The product line includes: Abbattitori di Temperatura (Blast Chillers/Freezers) under the NEW RUNNER series (Basic, Flexi, Maxi, Maxi Tunnel, Top); Armadi Refrigerati (Refrigerated Cabinets) in Delice, Delice Plus, Space, and Space Plus series; Banchi Pizza (Pizza Counters) in Display, New Smart, and Universal series; Basi e Tavoli Refrigerati (Refrigerated Bases and Counters) in Atlas Plus, Basic, Labor, Labor Plus, and New Atlas series; Fermalievitazione (Retarder Provers) under the Planet series for controlled fermentation; Celle Frigorifere (Refrigerated Cells); Vetrine Vino (Wine Display Cases) branded as Brera with Wine Display and Wine Library; Dry Aging cabinets for meat and dairy; and Pensili Refrigerati (Wall-mounted Refrigerated Cabinets). These products serve sectors including professional kitchens (ristorazione), pastry (pasticceria), ice cream (gelateria), pizzeria, and wine storage. Gemm operates in Italy and over 70 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Brera: Wine display and wine cellar product line featuring wine display cabinets and wine library solutions.

Products and services

• Blast Chillers and Freezers (Abbattitori di Temperatura) Professional blast chillers and freezers for rapid cooling and freezing of food products, part of the NEW RUNNER series including Basic, Flexi, Maxi, Maxi Tunnel, and Top variants. Designed for professional kitchens and food service operations requiring rapid temperature reduction for food safety compliance.
• Refrigerated Cabinets (Armadi Refrigerati) Professional refrigerated and freezer cabinets available in multiple series including Delice, Delice Plus, Space, and Space Plus for food storage in commercial kitchens. Used by restaurants, hotels, and food service operations for ingredient preservation.
• Pizza Preparation Counters (Banchi Pizza) Professional pizza preparation counters with refrigerated bases, granite worktops, and refrigerated display cabinets. Available in Display, New Smart, and Universal series with various configurations. Features the HSS 'Helped Static System' refrigeration for efficient cooling at pizza workstations.
• Refrigerated Bases and Counters (Basi e Tavoli Refrigerati) GN 1/1 refrigerated base units and counters for cooking tops, available in Atlas Plus, Basic, Labor, Labor Plus, and New Atlas series. Designed for food preparation areas with various temperature options for both positive and negative temperature storage.
• Retarder Provers (Fermalievitazione) Controlled fermentation equipment including prover cabinets, rooms, and tables for managing proofing cycles. Planet series offers climate control with temperature, humidity, and ventilation management for baking and pizza applications. Includes 7-inch touch screen control and GEMM-Cloud Wi-Fi remote supervision. Modular panel construction allows configurations from 1 to 16 trolleys.
• Refrigerated Cells (Celle Frigorifere) Walk-in refrigerated cells and rooms for large-scale food storage and processing needs in professional food service operations.
• Wine Display Cases (Vetrine Vino - Brera) Wine display and storage cabinets for professional wine presentation under the Brera sub-brand. Includes Wine Display and Wine Library series for wineries, wine merchants, and restaurants requiring professional wine storage and presentation.
• Dry Aging Cabinets Specialized aging cabinets for dry aging meat and dairy products. Includes Dairy and Dry Aging product lines for controlled environment dry aging processes requiring precise temperature and humidity management.
• Wall-Mounted Refrigerated Cabinets (Pensili Refrigerati) Wall-mounted refrigerated cabinets for space-saving storage in professional kitchens where floor space is limited.
• After-Sales Service and Technical Support Technical assistance and post-sale service provided through a qualified service network (Rete Assistenza) operated by resellers, ensuring product reliability and post-sale service coverage in Italy and over 70 countries worldwide.

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Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Electrolux Professional: Swedish-Italian multinational foodservice equipment manufacturer with a full commercial refrigeration line. Competes with GEMM across refrigerated cabinets and prep tables within its broader full-kitchen portfolio.
• Ali Group: Italian-headquartered multinational foodservice equipment group owning numerous refrigeration, cooking, and warewashing brands. Overlaps directly with GEMM's product portfolio and is a likely acquirer of niche Italian refrigeration specialists.
• True Manufacturing: US-based commercial refrigeration manufacturer producing reach-ins, prep tables, and display cases. Competes with GEMM in refrigerated cabinets and bases, with significantly larger scale and North American distribution.
• Hoshizaki: Global Japanese manufacturer of commercial refrigeration, ice machines, and foodservice equipment. Direct competitor in blast chillers and refrigerated cabinets, but operates at much larger scale across broader product categories.

Direct peers

• Coldline: Italian refrigerated cabinet and counter manufacturer for the Horeca channel. Direct competitor to GEMM in refrigerated bases, counters, and cabinets across European foodservice.
• Frilixa: Italian manufacturer of commercial refrigeration including blast chillers, refrigerated counters, and cabinets. Directly competes with GEMM in the Italian and European foodservice market.
• Friulinox: Italian manufacturer of professional refrigeration equipment including blast chillers, refrigerated cabinets, and prep counters. Closely comparable to GEMM in product mix, Italian manufacturing base, and target foodservice customers.
• Tecnodom: Italian maker of professional stainless-steel refrigeration for catering, pastry, and gelato. Overlaps directly with GEMM's blast chillers, refrigerated cabinets, and pastry/bakery product lines.
• Polaris (Refrigerazione Polaris): Italian specialist in professional refrigeration for restaurants, pastry, and gelato. Closely comparable product catalog and customer base to GEMM, with a similar Made-in-Italy positioning.

Regional players

• Williams Refrigeration: UK-based commercial refrigeration manufacturer with a comparable product range to GEMM (cabinets, counters, blast chillers). A regional peer serving primarily the UK and Commonwealth markets rather than direct head-to-head in Italy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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