Elisam
Elisam designs and manufactures high-capacity optical grading machines — led by the GranTorino — with proprietary True-AI deep-learning defect detection for fruit and vegetable packhouses globally across 48 countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1989
- HeadquartersBudrio, Italy
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Elisam does
Elisam is the grading-machine brand of Ellips B.V., a Dutch private limited company, with operations centered in Budrio, Italy. The company designs and manufactures high-capacity optical grading and sorting equipment for the fresh produce industry, serving enterprise growers and packhouses across 48 countries. Its flagship product is the Elisam GranTorino, an industrial grading machine that combines 360-degree full-surface optical inspection, NIR-based internal quality analysis, and the proprietary True-AI deep-learning engine to deliver both internal and external defect detection at high throughput — cited at 40 tons/hour for citrus by customer Agrofrut Hellas.
Underlying technology spans computer vision for external quality grading (size, color, surface defects), structured-data NIR analysis for internal defects, and a generative-AI / deep-learning layer (True-AI) that enables continuous accuracy improvements and reduced post-control requirements. The platform integrates with adjacent packhouse equipment — multi-head weighers, bin tippers, washing/waxing tunnels, drying tunnels, palletizers, and automated packaging — enabling full-line turnkey installations.
Elisam generates revenue through hardware sales of grading and packaging machines, licensing-style fees for its grading software/technology, and recurring professional services covering pre-season checks, on-hand seasonal support, post-season data analysis, and specialist training. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with customized facility-by-facility design; the company maintains a client portal for installed-base customers and supports 16 produce categories including apples, potatoes, onions, citrus, kiwifruit, cherries, berries, and tomatoes. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, consistent with a high-touch, quote-based enterprise sales motion targeting large growers and packhouses rather than transactional SMB channels.
Elisam firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Elisam
- Legal name
- Ellips B.V.
- Website
- https://elisamgrading.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1989
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Elisam designs and manufactures high-capacity optical grading machines — led by the GranTorino — with proprietary True-AI deep-learning defect detection for fruit and vegetable packhouses globally across 48 countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Elisam industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural sorting and grading equipment
- NAICS
- Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111)
- SIC
- Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Sorting, Grading & Optical Inspection Systems (Size/Color Sorters) (AFAAAJAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Industrial Vision & Quality Inspection (HDAAAEAG), Industrial Quality Inspection & Metrology (Machine Vision) (IMAIAMAF)
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Where Elisam is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Budrio
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Markets served
Elisam business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Grading Machine Sales: Sale of Elisam GranTorino grading machines - industrial hardware equipment for fruit and vegetable sorting and quality inspection.
- Grading Technology/Software: Optical and AI-based grading technology solutions including True-AI software for quality inspection.
- Service & Support: Pre-season checks, on-hand support during season, post-season data analysis, expert maintenance, and specialist training services.
- Customized Packaging Solutions: Automated packaging systems that distribute products into boxes, bags, bins, totes or tanks.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Elisam product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Elisam designs, manufactures, and sells high-capacity optical grading machines for fruits and vegetables. Its flagship Elisam GranTorino machine uses AI (True-AI) and 360-degree full-surface inspection technology to grade 16 types of produce by size, color, internal and external quality. The company also offers customized packaging solutions, pre-season checks, on-site maintenance, specialist training, and post-season data analysis as part of an integrated packhouse offering.
Product overview
Elisam is a sub-brand of Ellips Group specializing in high-capacity optical grading machines for the agricultural industry. The main product offering is the Elisam GranTorino grading machine, which uses advanced True-AI technology for fruit and vegetable sorting. The system integrates with packhouse equipment including multi-head weighers, bin tippers, washing and waxing machines, drying tunnels, palletizers, and automated packaging systems. Elisam machines handle 16 types of fruits and vegetables (potatoes, apples, onions, dates, kiwis, lemons, oranges, pomegranates, pears, peaches, brussels sprouts, bell peppers, tomatoes, apricots, plums, cherries, blueberries, cherry tomatoes) across 48 countries globally. The company also offers customized packaging solutions and comprehensive service and support including pre-season checks, on-site maintenance, specialist training, and client portal tutorials.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Elisam GranTorino: The fastest, most reliable and accurate grading machine by Elisam, designed to maximize harvest value with maximum throughput, consistent quality, and accurate defect detection.
Products and services
- Elisam GranTorino Grading Machine High-capacity optical grading machine designed for fruit and vegetable sorting. Features full-surface 360-degree inspection, True-AI deep learning defect detection, and combined internal and external quality grading. Used by commercial growers, farmers, and packhouses globally; covers 16 types of produce including potatoes, apples, onions, dates, kiwis, lemons, oranges, pomegranates, pears, peaches, brussels sprouts, bell peppers, tomatoes, apricots, plums, cherries, blueberries, and cherry tomatoes.
- Grading Service and Support Comprehensive service and support package for Elisam grading machine customers, including pre-season equipment checks, on-site maintenance and support during the active packing season, post-season performance data analysis, specialist operator training, and a dedicated client portal with tutorial resources.
- Customized Packhouse Integration Solutions Fully integrated custom packhouse lines combining the Elisam grading machine with downstream equipment including multi-head weighers, bin tippers, washing and waxing machines, drying tunnels, palletizers, packing tables, and automated packaging systems. Solutions are designed and customized for each customer facility.
Quantifiable outcome
- 40 tons/hour throughput for citrus grading
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Elisam
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Elisam technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability5 records
Feature6 records
Elisam partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Elisam competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Strengths7 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Elisam social profiles
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Elisam leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Elisam funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Elisam M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Elisam
What does Elisam do?
Elisam designs, manufactures, and sells high-capacity optical grading machines for fruits and vegetables. Its flagship Elisam GranTorino machine uses AI (True-AI) and 360-degree full-surface inspection technology to grade 16 types of produce by size, color, internal and external quality. The company also offers customized packaging solutions, pre-season checks, on-site maintenance, specialist training, and post-season data analysis as part of an integrated packhouse offering.
Is Elisam a public or private company?
Elisam is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Elisam founded?
Elisam was founded in 1989. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Elisam based?
Elisam is headquartered in Budrio, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Elisam make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Grading Machine Sales are the primary driver. The others are grading Technology/Software, service & Support and customized Packaging Solutions.
Does Elisam have an API?
No public API is recorded for Elisam.
What industry is Elisam in?
Elisam's product category is Agricultural sorting and grading equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAAAJAC, Sorting, Grading & Optical Inspection Systems (Size/Color Sorters), with a secondary code of HDAAAEAG, Industrial Vision & Quality Inspection. Its NAICS code is 333241 and its SIC code is 3559.