What Quantum Corrugated does

Quantum Corrugated Srl is an Italian manufacturer of compact corrugated board production machinery headquartered in Vimercate, Italy. The company was constituted as a standalone legal entity in 2020, but its engineering DNA traces back more than 80 years through BP Agnati, whose corrugated machinery operations were absorbed into the Fosber Group. Quantum designs and builds three primary product lines: the QUANTUM Line, a compact corrugator built around a proprietary single thermal cycle process that replaces the conventional double-heating architecture and supports papers as light as 40 g/m² with a fast 10-minute flute change; the LAMIGATOR, a hybrid corrugator-laminator launched in 2024; and the WAVY compact single-face line launched in 2023. All machines are designed to occupy significantly shorter factory footprints (55-96 meters) than traditional corrugator installations.

The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fosber Group, which itself was acquired by Brookfield in April 2026 for approximately $900M. Its go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales from the Italian headquarters with a channel partner network inherited and extended through Fosber that spans more than 25 regions globally. Customer-facing commercial activity is anchored in industrial corrugated converters worldwide, with an installed base of approximately 12 QUANTUM line systems disclosed in source material. Beyond equipment sales, Quantum monetizes its installed base through four branded after-sales service programs: Always Care, Always in Stock, Always on H-24, and Always Makeover, signaling an intent to build recurring service revenue.

The company employs 51-100 staff and is led by General Manager Massimo Palombo, appointed in 2026. Its recent strategic agenda has centered on platform expansion (WAVY, LAMIGATOR, Quantum 2.0), ownership consolidation under Fosber/Brookfield, and leadership refresh, positioning it as a niche specialist in compact and micro-flute corrugation within the broader Fosber industrial machinery portfolio.

Name

Quantum Corrugated

Legal name

QUANTUMCORRUGATED S.R.L.

Website

https://quantumcorrugated.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Quantum Corrugated Srl is an Italian manufacturer of compact corrugated board production machinery serving industrial converters worldwide, with flagship single thermal cycle corrugators and a Fosber Group distribution network spanning 25+ regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corrugated Board Production Machinery

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Corrugated board machinery
• Industrial corrugators
• Packaging manufacturing equipment
• Sheet laminating systems
• Converting equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Vimercate

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Corrugator Equipment Sales: Quantum Corrugated generates revenue through the sale of industrial machinery including QUANTUM corrugators, LAMIGATOR combined laminator-corrugators, and WAVY single-face production lines. These are capital equipment purchases with configurations ranging from working widths of 1.8m to 2.5m depending on customer requirements.
2. After-Sales Services: Comprehensive after-sales support including upgrades, retrofits, spare parts, 24-hour technical support, and maintenance services. These services provide ongoing revenue from the installed base of machinery worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Quantum Corrugated designs, engineers, and manufactures industrial machinery for corrugated board production, including compact QUANTUM corrugators, LAMIGATOR hybrid laminator-corrugators, and WAVY single-face production lines. The company also delivers after-sales services covering technical support, spare parts, 24-hour hotline assistance, and machine upgrades/retrofits for an installed base worldwide.

Product overview

Quantum Corrugated is a manufacturer of corrugated board production machinery and after-sales services, operating as a member of Fosber Group. Its core product portfolio consists of three distinct machine lines: (1) the QUANTUM Line — the company's founding revolutionary compact corrugator with a novel single thermal cycle process, available in 1.8m and 2.5m working widths; (2) the LAMIGATOR — a hybrid corrugator-laminator that combines corrugated board manufacturing and lamination of pre-printed sheets in a single production line, supporting both PVA adhesive and starch bonding; and (3) the Wavy — a compact single-face (open flute) corrugating line for high-speed sheet production. These three machine lines are supported by a suite of after-sales services branded under the 'Always' family: Always Care (technical support and maintenance), Always in Stock (spare parts), Always on H-24 (24-hour hotline with remote diagnostics), and Always Makeover (upgrades and retrofits).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Quantum Line: Revolutionary compact corrugator machine adopting a new production process concept in the corrugated industry. Available in working widths 1.8 and 2.5 m, ideal for micro-flute production (N-F) with light papers up to 40 gr/m2 as well as standard products (B-C-E-R-T flutes). Total length between 55-96m.
• Lamigator
• Wavy

Products and services

• QUANTUM Line Revolutionary compact corrugator for corrugated board production available in working widths of 1.8m and 2.5m, using a single thermal cycle process that forms the single face web and external liner virtually simultaneously. Supports fine flutes (N-F) with papers as light as 40 gr/m² and standard flutes (B, C, E, R, T). Total length between 55-96m depending on dry-end configuration.
• LAMIGATOR Hybrid production line combining corrugated board manufacturing and lamination of pre-printed sheets/liners in a single machine. Operates in laminator mode up to 220 m/min (12,000 sheets/hour) and corrugator mode up to 250 m/min. Supports both PVA adhesive and starch bonding with fast flute change in 10 minutes without pre-heating. Designed for premium packaging manufacturers.
• Wavy Compact single-face (open flute) corrugating line designed for high-speed production of corrugated sheets. Working width 1,800mm, production speed up to 200 m/min, total length approximately 35m. Features a Wet-End capable of running all flute types and a simplified Dry-End for quick installation in limited spaces.
• Always Care Technical support, maintenance, and after-sales assistance service for corrugators and corrugated board lines. Includes Help Desk activities, remote diagnostics via modem/VPN, on-site service technicians, and coordinated support for technical analysis and planning.
• Always in Stock Original spare parts availability and logistics service for corrugators. Provides a dedicated spare parts team to satisfy requests and recommend optimal logistic and shipment solutions, coordinated with customer service.
• Always on H-24 24-hour hotline service for customers. Free of charge during office hours (08:00-18:00 Italian time), with extended 'Service H24' from 18:00 to 08:00 Monday-Friday and 24 hours on weekends and public holidays. Supports remote diagnostics via VPN and modem-based troubleshooting.
• Always Makeover Upgrades and retrofits service for existing corrugating lines. Develops solutions using the latest technical innovations, including for older machines, to improve operational safety, machine availability, productivity, quality, and waste reduction. Includes on-site installation by qualified technicians with operator training and start-up support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced energy, steam, starch, manpower, and waste compared to traditional corrugators
• +7 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fosber GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020In 2020, BP Agnati became part of Fosber Group, a strategic investment that secured ongoing development and expansion of product portfolio and led to the birth of Quantum Corrugated Srl. Fosber SpA later acquired the remaining 40% share previously held by Brivio Pierino & C. Srl, making Quantum fully part of the Fosber Group. Fosber Group is the world leader in design and installation of complete corrugating lines and machines for corrugated board.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• BOBST: Swiss-based global supplier of equipment and services for the packaging industry, including corrugated converting and finishing machinery. Comparable as a broad incumbent in corrugated packaging equipment with overlapping customer base.
• Isowa Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of corrugated board production machinery including corrugators and converting equipment. Larger and more established than Quantum in Asia, with broader product portfolio across the corrugated production chain.

Emerging players

• Jiangsu Lianguan Machinery: Chinese producer of corrugated board machinery including corrugators, laminators, and converting equipment. Comparable to Quantum on laminator technology and increasingly competing in emerging markets on cost and lead time.
• Taiyang Machinery: Chinese supplier of corrugated board production lines including single face machines and full corrugators. Emerging competitor for entry-level converters, particularly relevant to Quantum's WAVY product positioning.
• Mingrui Machinery: Chinese manufacturer of corrugating machinery including single facers, corrugators, and related production equipment. Competes primarily on price in emerging markets and increasingly in Latin America and South Asia where Quantum has channel partners.

Direct peers

• Fosber: Sister company under the Fosber Group umbrella and Quantum's parent. Designs and installs complete corrugating lines, overlapping directly with Quantum's corrugator product range but from a different process architecture.
• EMBA Machinery: Swedish manufacturer of complete corrugating lines and corrugator machinery for the global corrugated board industry. Comparable in scale and product scope to Quantum's QUANTUM line, targeting mid- to large-volume converters.
• BHS Corrugated Maschinen- und Anlagenbau: World's leading manufacturer of corrugators and corrugating line systems for the corrugated board industry. Direct competitor to Quantum's QUANTUM and WAVY product lines, serving the same converter and sheet feeder customer base globally.
• Marquip (BHS): North American corrugator manufacturer now part of BHS, producing complete corrugating lines for the U.S. and Canadian markets. Competes with Quantum in converting plants and sheet feeders, particularly through U.S./Canada coverage.

Others

• KBA (Koenig & Bauer): German printing press manufacturer with corrugated post-print operations. Adjacent to Quantum in the corrugated value chain, addressing similar converters and premium packaging manufacturers for printing and converting applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCa9ALmxfTfcJh92Y_yJHIsA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quantumcorrugated

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Quantum Corrugated