What Colimatic does

Colimatic (legal entity COLIGROUP SPA) is an Italian family-owned designer and manufacturer of thermoforming packaging machinery, founded in 1973 in Chiari (Brescia) and now led by second-generation CEO Vittorio Libretti. The company produces industrial thermoforming lines, tray sealers, and vacuum packaging machines (notably the THERA series in 100–650 mm formats and the TDF series in 1500–1900 mm formats, plus the OMEGA 800 vacuum chamber), serving primarily the industrial food packaging and medical/sterile packaging end-markets. Its technology stack includes a patented production-line management software called Lisa, the proprietary KERS energy-recovery system, an integrated machine vision module for in-line quality control (seal integrity, product presence, printing and code verification), and the WEBSKIN/WEBMAP sustainable packaging platform for recyclable films. Colimatic also offers a Sutures sterilization system for medical packaging lines.

The company's business model combines capital-equipment sales with multi-decade aftermarket revenue: each machine sold carries an extended spare-parts and after-sales service commitment (10-year parts availability), supplemented by the Second Life program for refurbished machinery and the WEBSKIN/WEBMAP materials business. Go-to-market is direct from Italian headquarters, augmented by wholly-owned subsidiaries Colimatic USA Inc. (Irvine, California, established 2002) and Colimatic Argentina S.A. (Buenos Aires, 2008), an OEM/turn-key integrator partnership with Weber Maschinenbau covering Denmark, Croatia, Norway, Sweden, and Mexico, and the IO Trading joint venture in Sweden. With approximately 5,000 machines cumulatively installed across more than 60 countries and five Italian production facilities totaling over 15,000 sqm, Colimatic is positioned among the top 5 global producers of thermoforming packaging lines and is the leading supplier in Italy.

Name

Colimatic

Legal name

COLIGROUP SPA

Website

https://colimatic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Colimatic is an Italian family-owned manufacturer of thermoforming packaging machinery for the food and medical industries, founded in 1973. With nearly 5,000 machines installed across 60+ countries, it ranks among the top 5 global thermoforming line producers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Machinery

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Blister, Skin & Thermoform Packaging Machines (IMAHAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Thermoforming Machinery & Automation (IMANAHAK), Tray Sealing & MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) Equipment (IMAHAOAL), Bagging, Pouching & Sachet Packaging Machines (IMALAOAJ)

Keywords

• Thermoforming packaging machines
• Industrial packaging automation
• Tray sealing equipment
• Medical device packaging lines
• Sustainable food packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Chiari

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Thermoforming Machines: Sale of industrial thermoforming machines (THERA series: 100, 250, 450, 500, 650 models) - high-value capital equipment with custom configurations for packaging lines
2. Tray Sealers: Sale of tray sealing machines (TDF series: 1500, 1650, 1900) for preformed tray packaging with various technologies (vacuum, MAP, skin)
3. Vacuum Chamber Machines: Sale of automatic vacuum machines (Omega 800 series) for food packaging applications
4. Medical Line Automation: Customized turn-key packaging lines for medical devices including COVID-19 test lines, surgical sets, blister packaging, syringes, bags, and vials
5. Food Line Automation: Complete customized packaging lines for food processing including ready meals, fresh pasta, cheese, sausages, cold cuts, and single portion packaging
6. Sustainable Packaging Materials: WEBSKIN sustainable packaging solutions using paper-based and mono-material films that are fully recyclable
7. Second Life / Pre-used Machinery: Refurbished and re-certified used Colimatic machines offered at approximately 50% of new machine cost, with full warranty and spare parts support
8. Spare Parts and After-sales Service: Dedicated spare parts department and after-sales technical support for installed machinery base

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Colimatic manufactures industrial thermoforming machines (THERA series 100, 250, 450, 500, 650), automatic tray sealers (TDF 1500, 1650, 1900), and vacuum chamber machines (OMEGA 800) for food and medical packaging applications. The company also delivers complete turn-key automation lines integrating labeling, printing, dosing, and robotic feeding systems, along with sustainable WEBSKIN packaging solutions and the proprietary Lisa production line management software.

Product overview

Colimatic (Coligroup SPA) is a leading manufacturer of packaging machinery based in Italy, established in 1973. The product portfolio centers on thermoforming machines (THERA series: 100, 250, 450, 500, 650), tray sealers (TDF 1500, TDF 1650-1900), and vacuum chamber machines (OMEGA 800). These core machines are complemented by specialized technologies including COOK-IN zero-loss cooking systems, WEBSKIN sustainable packaging using recycled cellulose, and SKIN packaging for maximum shelf-life. The company offers complete automation lines for both food (meat, dairy, seafood, vegetables, bakery, pasta, ready meals) and medical sectors (syringes, vials, surgical sets, sutures, COVID tests). Supporting services include Second Life refurbished equipment and the proprietary Lisa software for production line management. Colimatic exports to over 60 countries with nearly 5,000 machines installed worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WEBSKIN/WEBMAP: Sustainable and ecological packaging solution combining thermoforming technology with minimal plastic use - 90% recycled cellulose packaging.
• SECOND LIFE PROJECT
• Lisa

Products and services

• THERA 650 Thermoformer High-performance modular thermoforming machine with up to 35 cycles/min production rate, handling film thickness from 20 to 1200 my, designed for high-output packaging lines and large-sized products for food and medical industries.
• THERA 500 Thermoformer Medium-high production thermoformer with up to 15 cycles/min featuring KERS energy recovery system and film savings up to 30%. Available for vacuum, MAP, SKIN, and SHRINK packaging technologies.
• THERA 450 Thermoformer Compact thermoformer for medium production needs with up to 14 cycles/min, featuring hinged chambers for fast format changes and IP65 electrical cabinet suitable for corrosive environments.
• THERA 250 Thermoformer

Quantifiable outcome

• 35% reduction in packaging material costs for suture packaging through elimination of double packaging requirement
• +5 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Weber Maschinenbaucore/flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWeber Maschinenbau is one of the leading system providers for slicing applications and automation and packaging of fresh products. Weber has been an official Colimatic sales partner in several countries (Denmark, Croatia, Norway, Sweden, and Mexico). The partnership has intensified with Colimatic now also becoming an OEM manufacturer for Weber, producing packaging lines that integrate with Weber's slicing and automation systems. Stefan Krakow, Product Management Director at Weber, stated that 'the Colimatic product range perfectly complements our portfolio and technically matches our quality standards.' CEO Vittorio Libretti noted they found in Weber a partner who shares the same high quality standards and values.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves19 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ProMach: US-based packaging machinery conglomerate with thermoforming, tray sealing, and integrated line solutions across food and medical. ProMach competes with Colimatic in North American and global enterprise deals offering a wider portfolio.
• Sealed Air: Global packaging solutions company with significant food packaging equipment and materials (Cryovac). Sealed Air competes with Colimatic where integrated packaging machinery meets sustainable materials, particularly in food.
• GEA Group: Large German industrial machinery group with food processing and packaging equipment lines. GEA overlaps with Colimatic in food-industry packaging automation, though packaging is one segment within a much broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• ULMA Packaging: Spanish manufacturer of thermoforming, tray sealing, and flow-wrapping packaging machinery for food and medical markets. ULMA is a close peer competing on similar turn-key line capabilities across Europe and Latin America.
• Ilpra: Italian-based manufacturer of tray sealers, thermoformers, and fill-seal packaging machines for food and medical applications. Ilpra is a direct domestic competitor to Colimatic with overlapping product categories.
• Cavanna: Italian packaging machinery maker specializing in flow-wrapping and end-of-line solutions with growing presence in thermoforming-adjacent packaging. Cavanna is a regional peer competing in similar food and pharma end-markets.
• Multivac: Global market leader in thermoforming packaging machinery and integrated packaging lines for food, medical, and consumer goods. Multivac is Colimatic's most direct global competitor and is even referenced in Colimatic's own used-equipment listings.
• G.Mondini: Italian manufacturer of tray sealing and thermoforming packaging equipment, headquartered near Brescia. G.Mondini targets the same food-industry customers as Colimatic with comparable tray sealing and MAP technology.
• SEALPAC: German specialist in tray sealing and MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) equipment, directly comparable to Colimatic's TDF tray sealer line and THERA MAP/SKIN capabilities for food applications.
• Mecapack: French manufacturer of tray sealing, thermoforming, and MAP packaging equipment for food and medical industries. Mecapack is a comparable European peer with similar product positioning and customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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