What Macchi does

Macchi S.p.A. is a 64-year-old Italian manufacturer specializing exclusively in industrial blown film extrusion lines for the plastics converting industry. Founded in 1961 by Luigi Macchi and headquartered in Venegono Inferiore (Varese), the company designs and builds coextrusion systems ranging from 1 to 9 layers (with 11-layer development referenced), producing film webs of 800-4,000 mm. Its product architecture is organized around dedicated platforms — POD FLEX for general-purpose films, R-POD FLEX for high recycled-content/PCR applications, COEX FLEX for multilayer barrier structures, and Agrifilm for agricultural film — supported by the BO Series of winders and the Recotrim inline trim-recovery module.

The technology stack layers proprietary Industry 4.0 software on top of the mechanical platform: Macchi IoT for OEE monitoring and predictive maintenance, Macchi AI as a generative-AI virtual operator assistant covering more than 100 languages, Easy Control Plus 4.0 built on Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Unified for line-side HMI, and Macchi VR for remote assistance via smart glasses. End applications served include food packaging, agricultural films, collation shrink, wide-web converting, and industrial/recycled-content films, with approximately 200 barrier-film installations cited as a reference subset of the broader base.

The business model combines one-time capital-equipment sales with recurring spare-parts, technical-support, and revamp revenue, sold via direct enterprise field sales and an exclusive agent network covering more than 90 nations — including named partners WIKU (Germany), ASHLING (India/South Asia), Rieckermann (China/SEA), NB Equipment (UK), Novaflex (Colombia), PACTIVE (Korea) and CONEQUIPT (South Africa). The company remains family-controlled under EQUINOX HOLDING SRL, with the Macchi family (Pinuccia Macchi as Vice President, founder's daughter) retaining active involvement and Anthony Michael Caprioli installed as the first non-family CEO in October 2024.

Name

Macchi

Legal name

Macchi S.p.A.

Website

https://macchi.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Macchi S.p.A. is a family-owned Italian manufacturer of industrial blown film extrusion lines (1-9 layers) serving converters in food packaging, agriculture, and flexible packaging across 90+ countries through direct sales and an exclusive agent network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Blown Film Extrusion Machinery

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Blown film extrusion
• Coextrusion machinery
• Flexible packaging equipment
• Agricultural film lines
• Plastic film machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Venegono Inferiore

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Blown Film Extrusion Lines: Macchi's primary revenue stream is the manufacture and sale of complete industrial extrusion lines (1 to 9 layers), including POD FLEX, R-POD FLEX, COEX FLEX, and Agrifilm series. Lines are sold as capital equipment with full installation, commissioning, and training included.
2. Spare Parts & Consumables: Macchi supplies original spare parts for its extrusion lines, including extrusion heads, screws, nozzles, heating elements, and wear components. Parts can be ordered with express delivery within hours for urgent needs. The company also offers head cleaning, repair, regeneration, and recoating services (chrome, Nye-Carb, PVD) at its facility.
3. Revamping & Modernization: Macchi offers two revamping programs: LITE REVAMPING (installation of control panel upgrade, advanced die bolt regulation, HMI interface update) and FULL REVAMPING (complete new electrical cabinet with Siemens PLC, resolution of recurring issues, and optional IoT/4.0/remote assistance upgrades) applicable to any installed line regardless of installation year.
4. Technical Services & Remote Assistance: After-sales technical support including teleservice (modem or internet-based remote diagnostics), Macchi VR remote assistance with smart glasses, on-site field service, operator training, and maintenance programs. Available through regional help lines (North America, South America, Europe) 24/7.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Macchi S.p.A. designs, manufactures, and globally sells industrial blown film extrusion lines — multi-layer coextrusion systems ranging from 1 to 9 layers (up to 11 in development), with film widths from 800 to 4000 mm — for producing plastic films used in food packaging, agricultural films, flexible packaging, collation shrink, wide webs, and web converting. The company complements equipment sales with original spare parts, technical services (teleservice, on-site field service, operator training), VR-based remote assistance, and revamping programs (Lite/Full) applicable to any installed line regardless of age.

Product overview

Macchi S.p.A. is a leading manufacturer of blown film extrusion lines offering a comprehensive portfolio of equipment for the plastic film industry. The product range spans from 1 to 9 layer coextrusion systems, including POD FLEX Series (5 and 7-layer for polyolefin applications), R-POD FLEX (for recycled materials), COEX FLEX 3 (entry-level 3-layer platform), and COEX FLEX 5-7-9 (multi-layer barrier lines up to 11 layers). Supporting products include BO Series Winders (gearless winding units), Recotrim (inline trim recycling), Easy Control Plus 4.0 (SIEMENS-based supervision), Macchi AI (generative AI virtual assistant), and Macchi IoT (Industry 4.0 digital platform for OEE and predictive maintenance). The portfolio serves diverse applications from food packaging and agriculture to flexible packaging and web converting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• POD FLEX: Series of 5 and 7-layer coextrusion lines dedicated to polyolefin extrusion for lamination, barrier and technical films
• R-POD FLEX
• COEX FLEX
• COEX FLEX 5-7-9
• Easy Control Plus 4.0
• Macchi IoT
• Macchi AI
• Macchi VR
• Recotrim
• BO Series Winders

Products and services

• POD FLEX Series Blown film extrusion lines dedicated to polyolefin processing, available in 5 and 7-layer configurations for lamination, barrier, and bio-based film applications. Features rapid job change capability, minimal production waste, integrated gravimetric dosing, PVD-treated extrusion heads, high-flow cooling rings, no-contact thickness control, and MDO stretching technology.
• R-POD FLEX Blown film extrusion line specifically designed for processing recycled and biobased raw materials (up to 100% PCR content). 5-layer setup with up to 1200 kg/h output at 2500 mm net width, with integrated MDO or MDO-ready configuration.
• COEX FLEX 3 3-layer coextrusion platform with compact, container-sized design enabling productivity from 100 to 1000 kg/h, suitable for upgrading single-layer lines and producing barrier films, agricultural films, and specialty applications.
• COEX FLEX 5-7-9 Multi-layer coextrusion lines for barrier film production, available in 5 to 11 layer configurations (up to 11 layers in development) for double or triple barrier structures, serving food packaging and industrial applications. Capacities from 100 to 1000 kg/h, with film widths up to 4000 mm.
• Agrifilm Large-scale blown film extrusion lines for agricultural applications including wide-web films for mulching, silage bags, fumigation films, and greenhouse coverings in 3 to 7 layer configurations with large die heads and extra-large cooling rings.
• BO Series Winders Digitally controlled, gearless horizontal winding units available in BO Basic (contact winding) and BO Plus (contact, gap, and center winding) configurations, with diameters up to 1200 mm. Includes Smart Load robotic modular reel handling system and twin-station configurations.
• Recotrim Inline pelletizing system for recycling production trims during extrusion, featuring counter-rotating twin-screw design with up to 50 kg/h productivity, feeding, melting, and pelletizing production waste without losing physical properties.
• Easy Control Plus 4.0 Line supervision system developed on SIEMENS SIMATIC WinCC Unified platform with customizable HMI interfaces, integrated external utilities management, SQL database for materials and recipes, and full Industry 4.0 compliance including NIS2 directive compliance.
• Macchi AI Advanced virtual assistant using generative AI technologies to support operators with plant management, fault diagnosis, and alarm resolution in over 100 languages. Integrates plant usage know-how, operation and maintenance manuals, and diagnostic data to reduce machine downtime.
• Macchi IoT Industry 4.0 digital platform enabling OEE monitoring, breakdown analytics, predictive maintenance, real-time production efficiency verification, energy consumption analysis, KPI statistical analysis, machine event recording, shift planning, and smart notifications with threshold alerts.
• Spare Parts & Consumables Original spare parts for Macchi extrusion lines, including extrusion heads, screws, nozzles, heating elements, and wear components. Express delivery available within hours for urgent needs. Head cleaning, repair, regeneration, and recoating services (chrome, Nye-Carb, PVD) at Macchi facility.
• Revamping & Modernization Programs Two revamping programs applicable to any installed Macchi line regardless of age: LITE REVAMPING (control panel upgrade, advanced die bolt regulation, HMI interface update) and FULL REVAMPING (complete new electrical cabinet with Siemens PLC, resolution of recurring issues, optional IoT/4.0/remote assistance upgrades).
• Technical Services & Remote Assistance After-sales technical support including teleservice (modem or internet-based remote diagnostics), Macchi VR remote assistance with smart glasses, on-site field service, operator training, and maintenance programs. Available through regional help lines (North America, South America, Europe) 24/7.

Quantifiable outcome

• EVOH barrier layer reduced to just 4% of total film structure — qualifying the film as mono-material and fully recyclable
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• CONEQUIPT CCmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2026New collaboration announced April 2026 for the South African market. CONEQUIPT is represented by Daniel and Mark Cooper and brings over 40 years of experience in flexible packaging, now in its third generation. They bring strong expertise in extrusion and converting processes, making them a valuable partner for business development in the region.
• Novaflex Representaciones S.A.S.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2025Partnership for the Colombian market announced November 2025. Founded in 1999, Novaflex specializes in supporting customers from needs analysis through implementation and performance improvement. They offer machinery, equipment, consumables, and prepress solutions for Colombia and the Andean Region. Both companies will exhibit at Andinapack (November 4-7) at Hall 3 – Stand 226.
• PACTIVE KOREAmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2025New partnership for the Korean market announced February 2025. The collaboration was highlighted at the Koplas exhibition in South Korea, marking Macchi's strengthened presence in the Korean market.
• NB Equipment LtdmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2023New technical and commercial partnership for the UK market. Founded in 2001 by Neil and Kim Bacon with 25 years of industry experience, NB Equipment serves the UK flexible packaging market with top technological products for printers and converters. Now in its third generation with son Chris Bacon.
• WIKU Plastic GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2023New technical and commercial partnership for the German market announced in late 2023. WIKU Plastic was founded in 1989 by Mr. Winter, who previously worked at a German blown film equipment manufacturer from 1980, eventually serving as worldwide sales manager. Mrs. Weiß has been an assistant to management at WIKU for 22 years and was appointed as additional managing director and shareholder in January 2023.
• ASHLING Innovation LLPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2023Partnership established in October 2023 making ASHLING the exclusive Macchi representative for India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. ASHLING brings a well-established sales and service network in the region, complementing Macchi's product portfolio. The partnership focuses on expanding Macchi's range of blown film lines for flexible packaging, agricultural film, food packaging, collation shrink, wide webs, and web converting applications.
• Rieckermann Industrial Technologies (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Strategic partnership established in 2019 for the Chinese and Southeast Asian markets. Rieckermann represents Macchi across China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and other SEA countries. Their local engineers have installed multiple lines including 7-layer and 9-layer blown film lines at reference customers such as Thong Guan (Malaysia), PT Primajaya Eratama (Indonesia), and Hai Nam (Vietnam). Rieckermann's commercial efforts in China also secured the sale of three specialized masking film production lines. Rieckermann's remote assistance via Macchi VR technology enabled successful commissioning during pandemic travel restrictions.
• EQUINOX HOLDING SRLcoreOthersEQUINOX HOLDING SRL is identified as Macchi S.p.A.'s sole shareholder (socio unico), representing the ownership entity of the Macchi family. Luigi Macchi was the founder (1961), and Pinuccia Macchi serves as Vice President and daughter of the founder.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kuhne Group: German manufacturer of blown film extrusion lines and downstream equipment for packaging films. Direct competitor in 3–7 layer coextrusion systems serving similar converters in food packaging, agricultural films, and laminations.
• Reifenhäuser Group: German family-owned manufacturer of blown and cast film extrusion lines. Competes directly in multi-layer coextrusion with strong presence in barrier film, stretch film, and agricultural film — closely overlapping with Macchi's POD FLEX and COEX FLEX platforms.
• Hosokawa Alpine: German maker of blown film extrusion lines for packaging, technical films, and barrier applications. Competes in mid- to high-layer coextrusion, particularly in Europe, with comparable customer profile in food and industrial packaging.
• Windmöller & Hölscher: German global market leader in blown film extrusion, printing, and converting machinery. Direct head-to-head competitor across coextrusion lines for packaging and barrier films with overlapping customer base and broader portfolio.
• SML (SML Maschinengesellschaft): Austrian manufacturer of cast and blown film extrusion lines for flexible packaging and technical films. Competes with Macchi in multi-layer barrier film systems and shares many European and global film-converter customers.
• Bandera (Luigi Bandera): Italian extrusion machinery manufacturer specializing in blown film lines for agricultural, industrial, and packaging applications. Closest Italian peer with overlapping geography, customer base, and product range — competes on multi-layer barrier and agri film lines.

Broad incumbents

• Brückner Group: German broad-line plastics machinery group covering film stretching, extrusion, and related lines. While primarily known for BOPP lines, Brueckner serves overlapping film-producer customers with machinery-adjacent technology and is a recognized competitor in premium film equipment.
• Amut: Italian plastics machinery manufacturer offering extrusion, recycling, and complete plant solutions. Adjacent competitor serving flexible packaging and recycling customers with broader portfolio including cast film and recycling systems.

Emerging players

• Jinming Machinery: Chinese blown film extrusion line manufacturer gaining share in domestic and emerging Asian markets. Increasingly competitive on price-performance for 3–5 layer lines serving flexible packaging and agricultural film segments where Macchi also operates.

Regional players

• Plasmec: Italian plastics machinery specialist active in blown film extrusion and compounding equipment. Regional European competitor with overlapping customer base in flexible packaging, particularly in Southern Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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