What ZAGO does

ZAGO S.r.l. is an Italian privately-held, family-owned manufacturer of agricultural and ecological machinery headquartered in Campo San Martino, in the Veneto region of Italy. Founded around 1978, the company operates through two product divisions: ZAGO UNIFEED, which produces horizontal and vertical feed mixer wagons (self-propelled, trailed, and stationary) for livestock farms using the Unifeed/TMR technique, and ZAGO GREEN, which manufactures composting and organic waste recycling machinery including self-propelled and trailed compost turners, drum sorting screens, and bio-shredder mixers. ZAGO also produces stationary mixer wagons for biogas plant operators, with stainless steel linings designed for corrosive environments.

The company's product portfolio rests on three proprietary mixing technologies developed internally: the patented Free Flow Mix system (a 2+2 horizontal auger configuration that ensures continuous ingredient movement and eliminates stagnation), the patented Duo Mix system (two counter-rotating horizontal spiral screws developed in the early 1990s), and a Vertical Mixing system using vertical augers with saber-profile progressive knives. All machinery is designed and manufactured in Italy. ZAGO generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of mixer wagons, straw blowers, compost turners, screeners, and bio-shredders, supplemented by technical services (pre- and post-sale consulting, training, warranty extensions of up to 5 years, and equipment rental) and spare parts distribution. The company distributes through a network of dealers and direct exports to more than 60 countries, supported by a multilingual website available in six languages. Its customer base spans livestock/zootechnical farms (primary segment), biogas plant operators, composting facilities, and agricultural contractors. No public revenue figures, funding rounds, or institutional investor backing are disclosed; the company is described as self-funded through operations over its 45-plus-year history.

Name

ZAGO

Legal name

ZAGO S.r.l.

Website

https://zago-srl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ZAGO S.r.l. is an Italian family-owned manufacturer of feed mixer wagons, biogas mixers, and composting machinery, organized around its ZAGO UNIFEED and ZAGO GREEN divisions. The company exports proprietary mixing technology products to livestock farms, biogas operators, and composting facilities in over 60 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Machinery (Livestock Feed Mixer Wagons and Composting Equipment)

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

On-Farm Milling, Grinding & Feed Processing Equipment (Hammer Mills, Rollers) (AFAAAJAD)

Keywords

• Agricultural machinery manufacturing
• Livestock feed mixer wagons
• Zootechnical unifeed equipment
• Composting machinery
• Biogas mixer wagons

Headquarters

HQ city

Campo San Martino

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Machinery Sales: Sale of mixer wagons, self-propelled and trailed mixers, stationary mixers, straw blowers, and composting machines. Products include horizontal and vertical mixers, biogas mixers, and compost turners.
2. Technical Services and Support: Pre and post-sale consulting, technical assistance, training on machine use, spare parts supply, warranty extension programs (up to 5 years), and rental services for trailed or self-propelled mixer wagons.
3. Spare Parts: Wide availability of spare parts in warehouse with delivery within 5 working days. Original ZAGO parts for optimal and extended equipment function.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ZAGO designs, manufactures, and markets zootechnical mixer wagons (UNIFEED division) for livestock feed preparation using Unifeed/T.M.R. technology, and biogas mixer wagons, compost turners, bio-shredder mixers, and screening equipment for organic-waste composting and recycling (GREEN division). All machines are engineered and produced in Italy at the company's Campo San Martino (PD) headquarters and exported to 60+ countries through a dealer network, with revenue also generated from spare parts and pre-/post-sale technical services including warranty extensions up to 5 years.

Product overview

ZAGO is an Italian agricultural machinery manufacturer offering two main product divisions: ZAGO UNIFEED for livestock feed preparation and ZAGO GREEN for organic waste composting. The UNIFEED division produces horizontal and vertical mixer wagons (self-propelled, trailed, and stationary) for the Unifeed/TMR technique, including models such as King Lion Avant, AVM Wolf Avant, Hawk, King NT/WT, Sabre NT/WT, Whale, and AVM series. The GREEN division manufactures composting machinery including self-propelled and trailed compost turners (Krause V series, Krause AFH/TAF series, Krause LHS/KFS series), drum sorting screens (Ecogreen Screener T series), and bio-shredder mixers (Ecogreen Composter, Eko-King, Eko-Sabre, Dominator-A7000). Both divisions are powered by ZAGO's proprietary mixing technologies: Free Flow Mix (patented 4-auger horizontal system), Duo Mix (patented 2-auger counter-rotating system), and Vertical Movement system. The company also offers consultation services, customer support, and 5-year warranty extensions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ZAGO UNIFEED DIVISION: Division focused on feed mixer wagons and Unifeed/T.M.R. technology for livestock feeding and animal welfare.
• ZAGO GREEN DIVISION
• FREE FLOW MIX
• DUO MIX
• Exel Line
• Krause Line
• Ecogreen Line
• Eko Line
• Dominator Line

Products and services

• Self-Propelled Feed Mixer Wagons (UNIFEED Division) Self-propelled horizontal and vertical feed mixer wagons (King Lion Avant, AVM Wolf Avant) for livestock nutrition in zootechnical farms using the Unifeed/TMR technique. Designed for farms requiring automated on-farm mixing and distribution to improve animal welfare and productive yields.
• Trailed Feed Mixer Wagons (UNIFEED Division) Trailed (towed) feed mixer wagons for livestock farms, available in horizontal configurations (Hawk, King NT, King WT, Sabre NT, Sabre WT, Whale) and vertical auger configurations (AVM 1.H, AVM 1.S, AVM 2.WH, AVM 2.WS, AVM 3.WH). Designed for farms that mix and distribute feed using existing tractors.
• Straw Blowers (Exel Line) Straw blower machines (Exel 2000, Exel 3000, Exel 4000, Exel 12000) for blowing and distributing straw bedding and feed preparation in livestock operations.
• Stationary Feed Mixer Wagons Stationary horizontal mixer wagons (King Stazionario, Sabre Stazionario, Whale Stazionario) and vertical stationary mixer wagons (AVM Stazionario Unifeed) for fixed feed-mixing installations in livestock facilities.
• Stationary Biogas Mixer Wagons AVM Stazionario Biogas vertical stationary mixer wagon with stainless steel linings engineered for biogas plant operators handling corrosive organic substrates inside anaerobic digesters.
• Self-Propelled Compost Turners (Krause V Line) Self-propelled horizontal-axis compost turners (Krause V 7.27 ~900 m3/h, Krause V 8.30 ~1,600 m3/h, Krause V 9.40 ~2,500 m3/h) for small-to-large composting plants turning organic windrows to accelerate aerobic decomposition.
• Trailed Compost Turners (Krause AFH/TAF, KFS, LHS Lines) Trailed compost turners (Krause AFH / TAF 2500, 3000, 3300; Krause LHS 2500; Krause KFS 2500, 3000) with throughputs ranging from ~450 m3/h to ~1,050 m3/h for composting operations of varying scales.
• Drum Sorting Screens (Ecogreen Screener T Line) Drum sorting screens (Ecogreen Screener T 1000, T 1200, T 1300, T 1800) for green-waste, compost, and organic-material screening at capacities from 15-30 m3/h up to 25-50 m3/h.
• Trailed Bio-Shredder Mixers (Ecogreen Composter, Eko-King, Eko-Sabre) Trailed bio-shredder mixers using ZAGO's Free Flow Mix and Duo Mix technologies: Ecogreen Composter (four augers, processes 10-30 cm branches), Eko-King (four augers, 3-6 cm branches), and Eko-Sabre (two counter-rotating augers, 3-6 cm branches).
• Stationary Bio-Shredder Mixers Stationary bio-shredder mixers in electric (Eko-King Stazionario, Ecogreen Composter E.E.) and diesel (Eko-Sabre Stazionario, Ecogreen Composter E.D.) versions, with 5-30 m3 capacities, for stationary composting and shredding operations.
• Bio-Shredder with Hammer Mill (Dominator-A7000) Professional bio-shredder with hammer mill (Dominator-A7000) featuring 64 articulated hammers and 630x200mm material passage for shredding branches, leaves, and garden maintenance residues.
• Spare Parts Supply Original ZAGO spare parts held in warehouse with delivery committed within 5 working days, supporting continued operation of installed equipment across ZAGO's product lines.
• Pre- and Post-Sale Technical Services, Training, Warranty Extensions, and Rental Pre- and post-sale consulting, on-site transport/commissioning/installation, technical assistance, user training, optional 5-year warranty extensions, and rental services for trailed or self-propelled mixer wagons.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced mixing times and elimination of product stagnation points with FREE FLOW MIX technology
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Special Cab SrlminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Partner in 'From Local to Global' export promotion project (POR FESR 3.4.1). ATI of 3 companies working together to consolidate international market presence through coordinated export actions and shared communication strategies.
• V.I.V. Group SrlminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Partner in 'From Local to Global' export promotion project (POR FESR 3.4.1). ATI of 3 companies working together to consolidate international market presence through coordinated export actions and shared communication strategies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Vermeer Corporation: Large US-based equipment manufacturer whose composting and windrow-turning equipment overlaps with ZAGO GREEN, though its portfolio extends well beyond composting into industrial and environmental machinery.
• Kuhn Group: Large French/European agricultural machinery group offering feed mixers alongside a broad implement portfolio; competes with ZAGO in mixer wagons but with much wider product breadth and scale.

Direct peers

• Trioliet: Dutch family-owned manufacturer of TMR/Unifeed mixer wagons, trailed, self-propelled and stationary, directly competing with ZAGO UNIFEED across European and global dairy markets.
• SILOKING: German manufacturer of vertical and horizontal feed mixer wagons plus stationary mixers, with global dealer reach; directly comparable to ZAGO across livestock feeding product lines.
• Jaylor: Canadian manufacturer of TMR vertical mixer wagons for dairy and beef operations, comparable in product category with ZAGO UNIFEED and active in North American export markets.
• Storti SpA: Italian manufacturer of feed mixer wagons and Unifeed equipment, with comparable product positioning, customer segments and international distributor model.
• Faresin Industries: Italian competitor also headquartered in the Veneto region, producing feed mixer wagons and livestock handling equipment, with overlapping export channels and customer base.
• BvL Maschinenfabrik: German family-owned producer of feed mixer wagons, including self-propelled and trailed models, directly overlapping with ZAGO's livestock-feeding portfolio.
• RMH Lachish (Doda): Feed mixer wagon manufacturer competing in European and global dairy markets with horizontal and vertical mixing systems similar to ZAGO's Free Flow Mix and Duo Mix ranges.

Emerging players

• Mazzoni: Italian supplier of equipment and plants for organic-waste processing and biogas, partly overlapping with ZAGO GREEN and ZAGO biogas mixer product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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