Dolzan Impianti

What Dolzan Impianti does

Dolzan Impianti Srl is an Italian privately-held manufacturer of automatic packaging machinery founded in 1962 and headquartered in Galliera Veneta (Padova), in Italy's Veneto industrial packaging cluster. The company specializes in Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) packaging machines, with a modular product architecture that pairs a common vertical bag-forming platform with interchangeable dosing systems (multihead weighers, linear weighers, volumetric auger fillers, volumetric cup dosers, and liquid fillers) to serve granular, powdered, and liquid products across both food and non-food applications.

Its product portfolio spans five primary bag formats (fondo quadro/square bottom, cuscino/pillow, Doy-Style with optional zip, Stabilo quad-seal with four vertical seals, and vacuum bags) and includes specialty lines for single-serve coffee capsules and pods, monodose single-serve bags, and semiautomatic dosing machines. Differentiating features include dual MAP/vacuum capability on a single machine, integrated in-line metal detection, nitrogen injection, degassing valve application for coffee, quick-release hygienic construction, MOCA (EU Regulation 1935/2004) food-contact compliance, and Industry 4.0 certification. A reconditioned (refurbished) machine program and a prompt-delivery stock program complement new-build sales. Since 1962, Dolzan has sold over 4,000 packaging plants into more than 91 countries.

Dolzan operates a direct, consultation-driven sales model with no distributors or resellers, pricing custom-quoted against each customer's product and format requirements. Lead generation is anchored in participation in more than 10 major international trade fairs annually (Cibus Tec, IPACK-IMA, HOST Milano, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Gulfood Manufacturing, Djazagro, SIRHA Budapest, Triestespresso, SANA, SIGEP, APPEX) and supplemented by a bilingual Italian/English website, LinkedIn presence, and Vimeo video content. Primary customer verticals are food (coffee, dried fruits, snacks, pasta, flour, frozen foods, supplements), non-food industrial (fertilizers, detergents, building materials, pet food, hardware), and a developing presence in pharmaceutical/nutraceutical. The company has 11-50 employees and no disclosed external capital, ownership, or financial figures.

Name

Dolzan Impianti

Legal name

Dolzan Impianti Srl

Website

https://dolzan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dolzan Impianti Srl is a privately-held Italian manufacturer founded in 1962 that designs and builds Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) automatic packaging machines, with over 4,000 plants sold across 91+ countries serving food, non-food industrial, and pharmaceutical processors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Machinery

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333)

akta.pro primary industry

Form-Fill-Seal (VFFS/HFFS) Machines (IMAHAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Filling & Dosing Equipment (Liquid, Powder, Aseptic) (IMALAOAB), Bagging, Pouching & Sachet Packaging Machines (IMALAOAJ)

Keywords

• Vertical form fill seal machines
• Automatic packaging machinery
• Industrial packaging equipment
• Food packaging solutions
• Modified atmosphere packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Galliera Veneta

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. New Automatic Packaging Machine Sales: Dolzan Impianti designs, manufactures, and sells new automatic vertical packaging machines (confezionatrici) with various dosing systems (multihead weighers, linear weighers, volumetric auger/cup fillers) configured for specific customer product requirements. Machines are built to order with high customization levels. The company also sells complete packaging lines with accessories (labellers, printers, metal detectors, feeding systems, outfeed conveyors).
2. Reconditioned (Refurbished) Packaging Machine Sales: Dolzan offers a selection of reconditioned (ricondizionati) packaging machines. Each refurbished machine undergoes careful replacement of obsolete and worn-out components, with results guaranteed. Customers can customize the solution and purchase a reliable, durable packaging machine at a potentially lower price point than new equipment.
3. Prompt Delivery (Ready-Stock) Machines: A section of the website dedicated to machines available for prompt delivery (pronta consegna), indicating some inventory of pre-configured machines available for quick purchase and deployment.
4. Customized Technical Consultation and Aftersales Support: The company provides personalized technical consultancy during sales (format selection, dosing system configuration) and after-sales support. Customer care operates Monday–Friday 8:00–12:00 / 13:30–17:30.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dolzan Impianti designs, manufactures, and sells automatic vertical packaging machines (VFFS — Vertical Form Fill Seal) for food and non-food products from its facility in Galliera Veneta, Italy. The company's core machines are built to order and configured with dosing systems (multihead weighers, linear weighers, volumetric auger/cup fillers, liquid fillers) to suit granular, powdered, and liquid products, producing bag styles such as pillow, square bottom, doypack, quad-seal, single-serve, and vacuum bags. The portfolio also includes coffee capsule and pod packaging systems, semiautomatic dosing machines, reconditioned (refurbished) equipment, and complementary accessories such as metal detectors, label applicators, printers, and nitrogen injection systems.

Product overview

Dolzan Impianti is an Italian manufacturer of automatic packaging systems (VFFS - Vertical Form Fill Seal machines) founded in 1962. The company's core product portfolio centers on vertical packaging machines organized by dosing technology: Confezionatrici Verticali con Pesatrici Multiteste (multihead weighers for high-speed granular products), Confezionatrici Verticali con Pesatrici Lineari (linear weighers for medium-volume dosing), Confezionatrici Verticali con Dosatore Volumetrico (auger/cup/liquid volumetric fillers for powders and liquids), Confezionatrici per Buste Sottovuoto (vacuum packaging), Confezionatrici per Buste Doy-Style (pre-made doypack bags with optional zip), and Confezionatrici per Buste Stabilo 4 Saldature (quad-seal bags). Specialty lines include Capsulatrice Caffè and Cialdatrice Caffè for coffee packaging, plus Dosatrici Semiautomatiche and Confezionatrici per Buste Monodose for smaller-scale applications. The company also sells Reconditioned Machines (Macchinari Ricondizionati) rebuilt with updated components. Products support various bag styles (fondo quadro, cuscino/pillow, doystyle, sottovuoto, stabilo) and handle food products (coffee, dried fruits, cereals, legumes, pasta, flour, snacks, frozen foods, ice cream powders, supplements) and non-food products (fertilizers, detergents, building materials, pet food). Accessories include metal detectors, label applicators, printers, and nitrogen injection systems. The company has sold over 4,000 installations to 91 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Confezionatrici Verticali con Pesatrici Multiteste Automatic vertical packaging machines equipped with multihead weighers (10-14 heads) for high-precision dosing of granular products at elevated speeds, targeted at food and industrial manufacturers packaging products such as coffee, cereals, snacks, dried fruits, and legumes.
• Confezionatrici Verticali con Pesatrici Lineari Vertical packaging machines with 1-3 linear weighers for precise dosing of granular products, suitable for medium production volumes and applications such as 5-25 kg bags.
• Confezionatrici Verticali con Dosatore Volumetrico Vertical packaging machines with volumetric dosing systems including auger filler, cup doser, and liquid filler for powder, granular, and liquid products.
• Confezionatrici Verticali per Buste Sottovuoto Vertical packaging machines for vacuum bag packaging, featuring linear weighers, volumetric cup fillers, or auger fillers for extended shelf-life products such as coffee, dried fruits, and industrial powders.
• Confezionatrici Verticali per Buste Doy-Style Vertical packaging machines producing Doy-style bags with optional zip open-close functionality, suitable for coffee, dried fruits, and various food products requiring stand-up premium packaging.
• Confezionatrici Verticali per Buste Stabilo 4 Saldature Vertical packaging machines for quad-seal (Stabilo) bags with 4 vertical seals, providing excellent bag visibility and structure for coffee, snacks, and similar products.
• Dosatrici Semiautomatiche Semiautomatic dosing machines with volumetric auger filler, linear weighers, or cup dosers for small-batch or flexible packaging needs where full automation is not required.
• Confezionatrici Verticali per Buste Monodose Vertical packaging machines for single-serve (monodose) bag packaging, used for products such as single-serve coffee, sugar, or condiments.
• Capsulatrice Caffè Coffee capsule packaging systems for single-serve coffee portions, targeted at coffee roasters and capsule manufacturers.
• Cialdatrice Caffè Coffee pod (cialda) making equipment for fresh coffee portion packaging, used by coffee roasters producing pod-based products.
• Macchinari Ricondizionati Refurbished/reconditioned packaging machines rebuilt with new components (replacement of obsolete and worn-out parts), offering certified quality at reduced prices with customization options for cost-conscious buyers.
• Accessori e Complementi per Confezionamento Supplementary packaging equipment sold with Dolzan machines, including metal detectors, label applicators, printers, gas/nitrogen injection systems, degassing valve applicators, and outfeed conveyors for complete packaging line integration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,000 packaging plants sold since 1962
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IMA Group: Italian-headquartered global leader in packaging machinery for food, pharma, and non-food. Direct competitor in VFFS and vertical packaging machines, with much broader scale, multi-segment portfolio, and global service network.
• Rovema: German specialist in VFFS and vertical packaging machines for food and non-food products. Closely comparable product portfolio to Dolzan, competing in the same mid-market VFFS segment with similar dosing-system-driven configurability.
• TNA Solutions: Australian-headquartered packaging and processing solutions provider with a strong VFFS portfolio for snacks, confectionery, and food powders. Direct competitor, particularly meaningful in snack and frozen-food verticals where Dolzan also competes.
• Viking Masek: US-based VFFS and packaging machinery manufacturer serving food, nutraceutical, and non-food markets. Direct competitor focused on vertical packaging, with comparable mid-market positioning and similar bag-style configurability.
• MULTIVAC: German manufacturer of packaging solutions, including VFFS and vertical packaging machines for food and non-food. Direct competitor in the same VFFS product category serving similar food processing customers globally.
• Triangle Package Machinery: US manufacturer of VFFS and vertical packaging machines for food and non-food. Closely comparable product offering and mid-market positioning, competing for similar contract packagers and food manufacturers.
• Ilapak: Swiss/Italian manufacturer of horizontal and vertical packaging machines for food and non-food. Direct competitor in VFFS with similar European manufacturing heritage and mid-market customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group: German industrial machinery conglomerate with food processing and packaging equipment divisions. Broad incumbent with overlap in food packaging machinery, though GEA is much larger and more diversified across processing and packaging.
• Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): Global packaging machinery incumbent (formerly Bosch Packaging), offering a broad portfolio across VFFS, horizontal flow wrap, and complete packaging lines for food and pharma. Overlaps with Dolzan in VFFS but operates at substantially larger scale and broader scope.
• ProMach: US-based packaging machinery conglomerate with multiple VFFS brands (Matrix, AMS, Flexpac). Broad incumbent overlap with Dolzan in VFFS but serves a wider portfolio of packaging categories and customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dolzan-impianti-srl
• Facebookfacebook.com/dolzanimpianti

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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